[Build Log] Black&White Switch 810 - Case change?

[Deaven]

Project Black&White Switch 810



Hardware parts:

- Intel i5 4670K
- Corsair AX860i
- Asus Sabertooth Z87
- NZXT Switch White
- Samsung 830 120GB
- Samsung 840 250GB
- EVGA 770 SC ACX

- Corsair Vengeance Pro Black 8GB 1600Mhz

Watercooling parts:

- EK Supremacy Clean CSQ Acetal+Nickel
- Alphacool VPP655 w/ top
- Phobya Black Nickel Res 150
- Coolgate 360
- 3X Noiseblocker NB-Eloop B12-2
- Mayhem White Dye Coolant

- Monsoon & EK Compression fittings
- Primochill Advanced LRT Tubing



Here is a picture of my old rig:



Hardware on my old rig:

- Intel i7 920 (Overclocked to 4.1Ghz w/ Noctua SE1336)
- Asus P5T Deluxe V2
- Seasonic M12D 750W
- Radeon HD5850
- Samsung 830 120GB
- Western Digital Black 640GB
- Lancool K62
- OCZ Gold 6GB 1600Mhz

 

Finished:

 

[ToroddWold]

looking forward to see some progress  :)

As for the CPU blocks it really only depends on what kind of look you are going for, the EK block is the best performer but the differences are negligible.

the NB-eloop fans are fantastic except for pull configurations, and would go nicely in a black/white build.
I would probably go for the black case just to get that extra contrast to the liquid, but it would look awesome either way :P  

[Deaven]

Looks like in the tests that EK block doesn't perform best at all.

 

Aquacomputer is better than both in tests, Raystorm is the 2nd and EK performs the worst if you compare it to the Aquacomputer and Raystorm

 

Btw, nice to see that im not the only norwegian in here :D

[ToroddWold]

I have personally used all of these blocks and after my experience the EK block performed better, but either way it doesn't really mater all that much. What is important is how do you want your system to look :D
Where did you find these tests? 
   

[Nicktrance]

I have personally used all of these blocks and after my experience the EK block performed better, but either way it doesn't really mater all that much. What is important is how do you want your system to look :D

Where did you find these tests? 

 

^This. As long as you stick to a good quality brand the difference in performance is pretty small so you might as well choose based on aesthetics.

 

If you really want the best performance and are prepared to delid the CPU the EK with the PreciseMount is definitely the best since it bypasses the heatspreader problem by mounting directly on the naked CPU. The problem with that is I'm not sure if it's compatible with Haswell or if a Haswell version will be released soon.

 

I'd personally go with the Raystorm purely based on looks though :)

[<boss2939>]

when i heard water i was expecting it to be on water :)

[Deaven]

The picture is my old rig which will be sold tomorrow. All hardware for the new rig is ordered. The only thing thats missing is ordering the WC parts

[raminasani]

If i was you i would buy 1 ssd insted of 2 and get a gtx 780

[Deaven]

The Samsung 830 128gb is from my old rig. I could get 780, but i think the 770 is good enough for me. Focusing on WC :D

[Deaven]

Matte black or white NZXT 810?

[BenD]

had the i7 920 myself, was a descend one, upgraded myself to the i7 3930k. I'm interested how yours is going to look :)

[Deaven]

Made some changes in the parts!

 

Hardware ordered, and a white Switch 810 =)

The hardware was pricey, and since im going for a pretty expensive watercooling it will be bought as soon as i get the money for it.

 

Sorry for delaying the watercooling!

[Deaven]

Parts arrived!

 

 

EVGA did even include me a nice poster, definitly worth hanging up on the wall!

 

[Deaven]

Update: Looks like my case wont arrive before tomorrow, so building will not start before tomorrow :(

[Deaven]

Heavy update!

 

Switch 810 arrived!

 

 

Started building up the computer, here are some pictures

 

 

 

Cable Management!

 

 

[AraSarkisyan]

Very nice, I like!

[TechSage]

Beautiful build!

[Deaven]

Everything is running smoothly, as usually.

Can't wait to get this on water now, hoping that the 770 blocks will get out soon so i can buy everything when im first on it.

 

Im happy with the cable management i did too, or what do you guys think?

 

[Ultimate_PIMP]

[GuppyTech]

ridiculously hoT!!!

 

i love the Z87 sabertooth!!

 

mobo porn!!

[Eagles83]

Nice build!  I just used a z87 Sabertooth myself.  Its an awesome board.  The white Corsair cables look great in there as well.

[Deaven]

ridiculously hoT!!!

 

i love the Z87 sabertooth!!

 

mobo porn!!

 

Thanks! Yeah the mobo is great, and i picked it up mostly because of the looks.

 

Nice build!  I just used a z87 Sabertooth myself.  Its an awesome board.  The white Corsair cables look great in there as well.

 

Yup, really awesome features =) And it fits what i need so its great.

[Deaven]

Need some comments on this one.

 

Another EVGA 770 SC ACX for SLI + Custom watercooling for CPU vs Custom Watercooling for CPU and GPU?

[Ultimate_PIMP]

eh.... In my opinion, the water cooled cpu and gpu would look cooler. 

[Deaven]

Todays desktop cleanup!

 

''Da Spot''

 

 

Switch is no longer on the ground!

 

 

Give me a like for that original CocaCola glass!