Warren17c

I assume that we will get full internal shots of the Server cases?

on the Retail editions you could, copies through MSDN (like mine) you couldn't, or couldn't at the time of 8.1's release. edit - I don't know if you were to install a copy of Win 8 now, if you still can. hence the "could" why you would install 8 when 8.1 is available I don't know.

And you "could" upgrade from 8 to 8.1 for free.

With the Move to cloud Storage & faster, cheaper internet connections, Would you need 100TB on your phone? I have 32GB of which most isn't used thanks to Emit.

I see your using the PrimoChill Tubing but using the Monsoon Bending Kit (blue 1/2") How did you find using that Bending kit with the PrimoChill tubing? loving the build...

That would make sense. I generally would use the Fittings made by the tube manufacturer... How would this affect the mandrels? I mean if the EK tubing doesn't work in the mandrals that limits your choices. As I don't trust myself without the mandrels, does this limit me to using the Monsoon solution? looking at the prices here in the UK, it would be about the same price...

I was debating the same thing. It all depends on what you think the "Worth" is I suppose. For me, Not doing hard-line tubing before (Moving to it on my next upgrade) I feel it is worth it. I don't trust myself to get the exact look I want without it, especially on my first go. If I was a full time WC system builder and was doing hard-line once / twice a month it may be more hassle than its worth. I will split the cost with my Farther in law though. I know when I swap to hard-line and do a good Job, he will want me to upgrade his for him. Could be a risk though. Do a poor job and I will of wasted cash on all the Hardline equipment and be ashamed on my rig. Excuse to do it again though. 1 thing I did spot, is the Monsoon tubing is slightly larger size... Monsoon is 3/8" ID 1/2" OD (13mm) EK is 10/12mm Is this technically the same? I realize that 1/2 is 12.7mm which is about in the middle. so are they technically the same?

Nice build. I like the finish on the PSU Shroud. Personally would of made it longer to cover the whole PSU and put some cut outs in it with red perspex behind and drop some lights there. also like the Sticker placement! As for the 24pin, I assume its not run through the cable managment as it doesn't line up right with them and you wouldn't get that nice perpendicular loop of the cable. You mention a custom water-cooled loop. any idea on which way you will go? Clear blocks and tubes with coloured coolant or clear and coloured tubes? Also are you running any lighting?

Long time lurker on here, but just bought myself the G1.Sniper Z87 version of the board and was debating what ram to go with, seems that This has completely swayed my choice! When I finally get round to sorting all my bits (Its going through a slow part by part upgrade which sucks donkeys) I will post a build log, mainly for the advice.