"Value" W3175X & ASUS Dominus Extreme Build

[Cocco93]

Hey Guys!

 

What a stretch is must be to use the words "value" and "W3175X" in one and the same sentence in a positive way! Specially after the launch of AMDs new Threadripper linup.

But what if I told you ,the CPU, Mobo and Bitspower waterblock didn't cost me over 1'400 USD (converted from Swiss Francs)? Yep that's where the "value" kicks in... or just my inner geek that couldn't let such a deal go slip through his hands..

 

The hardware was only slightly used and in great condition. I was able to test everything at the sellers place and I was also able to register the motherboard on the Asus webpage for warranty reasons, if I will ever need some. This motherboard doesn't seem to have the issue with the wrong resistor.

 

Okay now, I usually go the "cheap way" without compromising looks and overall feel of the system, so here are my hardware-choices:

 

Lian Li PC-O11SWX

Corsair HX1200

Asus Dominus  Extreme

Intel Xeon W3175X (it is now delided) - I used the Delid Die Mate from Der 8auer

Bitspower CPU block that I painted black and silver. I originally wanted to go with the EK-Block. But the seller really wanted to get rid of his block... go figure!

6x16gb G.Skill TridentZ 3000Mhz CL15-15-15-35 1.35V

AMD Radeon RX 5700XT Reference with an alphacool waterblock

 

The watercooling part in this case will be insane! I won't tell you too much for now but rather keep you updated while I go.

 

What do you think so far of this build? Oh yeah, by the way... the total amount of this build with all parts (also watercooling) is around 3'800 USD (converted from Swiss Francs)

 

 

 

[Kalm_Traveler]

very nice! I debated updating my overkill HEDT to that earlier this year but have held off with all the news of refreshes, new product lines etc so far (and haven't really put time in to properly dial-in an OC on my existing setup so need to do that anyway). 

 

What is your plan for the 3175X ? Other than destroying benchmarks I'm not sure what use it is best suited to

[Cocco93]

1 hour ago, Kalm_Traveler1 said:

What is your plan for the 3175X ? Other than destroying benchmarks I'm not sure what use it is best suited to

The W3175X is totally overkill for my needs. I only bought it because of its price and "status"   I plan on overclocking it on its individual cores.

I was thinking about something around these settings:

8 cores to 4.7Ghz + (really depends on the heat output)

16 cores to 4.2Ghz

28 cores to maybe 4Ghz, nothing more

 

I will also play around with the Mesh-Settings and will at least try to get it to 3200Mhz.

 

I'll have 2 360mm radiators in my system. Thankfully the RX 5700XT doesn't put out a lot of heat.

[atxcyclist]

It's so bonkers seeing a single-chip motherboard with dual 24-pin, four 8-pin, and two 6-pin power connectors. It looks awesome so far, interested in seeing where you go with it.

 

 

[Zando_]

Ooooooo that's gorgeous, and big CPU blocks are so pretty (threadripper custom loops look amazing because of this too, they have big old blocks). And I'd say it is a pretty damn good value, you got a 28 core Xeon, massively overkill mobo, and CPU block for about the same price as the new 24 core Threadripper (it's $1399 IIRC). 

What tubing are you planning on using? EK-ZMT soft tubing or black PETG (I've used both on my rigs) would look reaaaally good and keep a very stealthy look. Or are you planning to go clear and colored coolant? 

[Cocco93]

21 hours ago, Zando Bob said:

What tubing are you planning on using? EK-ZMT soft tubing or black PETG (I've used both on my rigs) would look reaaaally good and keep a very stealthy look. Or are you planning to go clear and colored coolant? 

 

I won't tell you much on that aspect of the build. But the tubing will be something I haven't done before

[Cocco93]

On 11/26/2019 at 7:24 PM, Zando Bob said:

What tubing are you planning on using? EK-ZMT soft tubing or black PETG (I've used both on my rigs) would look reaaaally good and keep a very stealthy look. Or are you planning to go clear and colored coolant? 

I received a "very nice" package today

 

 

[RollinLower]

my god the deal you got on this hardware is amazing! and the build you're planning for it definitely fits such a behemoth of a motherboard.

curious to see what you're planning with that waterloop!

[Cocco93]

I've already spent multiple hours of work into my build since my last post but progress can't be really seen yet. I'm very picky when it comes to cables and how they look. So I started modding the HD-Audio cable and Power-Button cable. I also "fabricated" the cabling for my white LED strips. Als the PWM pump-header got some nice sleeving

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cocco93]

When it comes to watercooling I usually go for a mix of well known brands and parts off of AliExpress.

 

• Radiators from XSPC, EKWB, Alphacool and Barrow are usually rather good quality. I wouldn't cheap out on them.
• Pumps: I get them off of AliExpress. Barrow and Bykski are great brands with actually amazing quality products. You can find good D5-pumps with complete reservoir-kits
• Waterblocks: I got mine now with the deal of the motherboard and CPU and it was really cheap. But usually I'd go for Barrow or Bykski!
• Fittings, extenders, rotational parts etc.: No question! I'd go AliExpress all day every day. I found the brands I would usually go with and I've built multiple water cooled systems with them. No fitting has ever leaked yet! Hope it will stay like that
• Tubing: Yep, AliExpress!

 

Now, I know it might be very unpopular to go with AliExpress parts on water cooling. But I usually don't give much about opinions solely made by assumptions. You've got to test them out in order to make a real defferentiated verdict on them.

 

To underline this quote I'd like to show you some of the builds I've made by using mostly parts off of AliExpress.

 

[Cocco93]

I will try to upload some more pictures later. I get the message " you're only allowed to upload 20MB "...

[Cocco93]

However, the red PC was my first hard tube build and I was scared of bending the pipes, so I did all the angles with angled fittings and so on. The fittings and rotational parts were all off of AliEpxress, that was back in 2015

[Cocco93]

Finally...

 

The yellow one is different to the other one.

 

I built this one in 2017. It was based on an i7 6700 and RX 480 8GB GPU

 

 

This one was built last year using the Ryzen R5 2600X and a Vega 56 Nano GPU. This build wouldn't have been possible without the Bykski GPU waterblock. It is a very low volume part and back then I just couldn't find another brand producing a Vega Nano water block. Sooo..

[Mexicalibajacalifonia]

Wow that looks amazing

[Cocco93]

 

5 O-rings

 

 

Probably the most crucial part for my water cooling loop

[Cocco93]

Some progress has been made today! Getting another radiator into this case was such a pain in the ...

I had to modify the case and remove the original fan mounting bracket in the top and build an "ultra slim" version of it in order to fit the XSPC Ultra Slim 360mm crossflow radiator among with the 120x15mm Silverstone fans.. 1mm of clearance! Success!

 

 

There arent' many builds with this motherboard out there and the Lian Li PC-O11 WXC isn't officially compatible with this motherboard. Though I think it's working out rather well this far.

[Cocco93]

[Cocco93]

Progress...

 

 

[Cocco93]

More progress... 

 

[Hoodsucker]

Haven't seen a grill like that since I sold my '47 Pontiac - love it! - more, please.

Best 2020.

[Cocco93]

I will upload some high quality photos over the next days. Everything seems to be working just fine... Isn't she a beauty?

 

[Cocco93]

Girls and lads, it is finally done! I can't come up with a matching name for it. How should I call my system? Any suggestions?