Project Mercury - Caselabs S3 | Watercooled | GTX Titan - Completed!

[Raboo]

Nice rads.

[Akula]

I have seen problems with HW chips warping the PCB when delidded,just a heads up.

 

You can use a good fujipoly pad to go around the die,this is good for onboard VRM.

 

 

I have a S3/Impact build going too...im using a 7990 instead of a Titan.

 

Yeah i considered just using AS5 or MX-4 on the SMD caps along side the die, although I'm strongly considering the Fuji pads as i believe it will also help with stability of the chip.

Yeah I've seen your build on OCN, excellent mods

 

Aha I'm Team Green i couldn't cross over to AMD so Titan it is

 

Very nice mate. Those fans look lovely.

 

Thanks bud, the Noiseblocker fans are my top choice for radiator fans, just so happens they are excellent looking too

 

Those really are some nice radiators. :wub:

 

They sure are, EK have outdone themselves this time, as most people know when it comes to radiator's usually asthetics come last, EK has taken a page from Aquacomputer's book on this one and made them stylish.

 

Nice rads.

 

Cheers bud

[B NEGATIVE]

Yeah i considered just using AS5 or MX-4 on the SMD caps along side the die, although I'm strongly considering the Fuji pads as i believe it will also help with stability of the chip.

Yeah I've seen your build on OCN, excellent mods

 

Aha I'm Team Green i couldn't cross over to AMD so Titan it is

 

A fellow OCNnrnrnrnrrrrrrrrrrr. B)

 

I dont have much bias when it comes to cards,whatever is within budget and the best available at that pricepoint.

the 7990 just.....is

 

The Titan,although mocked for its pricing,is a brilliant buy for someone that wants a workstation card on the cheap...Tesla is Tesla,regardless of badge.

[TheDornig]

Subbed. 

[Akula]

CSQ Fittings

Just arrived a few EK CSQ Fittings - I already had plenty of use left over from my previous build but i was able to get these dirt cheap from a friend, so why not?

Hopefully I'll start my wiring for the power supply tonight, I'll be using the heatshrink-less method which is more common nowadays, normally i would use heatshrink but i just don't have the time to ensure all lines are perfec this time round.

• Black 16AWG 1007 Hook up Wire
• MDPC Male Crimps
• MDPC Black Sleeving

So up until Oct 18th when my waterblock shipment is expected i can't see too much happening with the build, which is a shame because i normally don't like to take extended breaks while building, sure sleeving is going to take some time but still..

 

Painted the OCZ Vertex SSD in a "gloss" black although it's clearly turned into a matte black, which I'm quite happy with

 

 

[Youbetternot]

Those professional pictures

[Raboo]

That black.

[Akula]

That black.

 

I'm not one for much color i must live a very dull life

[Akula]

Peripherals

Not much action happening with my build in the past 2 days, being the weekend means no packages arrive and the packages i require are the ones that move this build forward

I've done a small mockup of my fan cable placement on the top radiator, reasonably happy with the result, could be a little neater.

 

Thought it was a good time to perhaps upload a few snaps of my current peripherals that i use, i moved away from the Ducky Shine few months ago and landed my lands on the Corsair K70 Anodized Edition, at first i was a little disappointed with the lack of choice with the MX Keys but now I'm in love with Red's

The mouse on the other hand has been fantastic from the start, for one of their "budget" mouses this is the best I've ever had.

• Corsair K70 Black Anodized Cheery Red
• Corsair M40 Raptor
• Corsair "Compact" M2200 Mousepad

 

[Akula]

Himuro

I almost forgot, i received my Himuro yesterday, originally i planed to use this at a feature in the build, i intended to install it in the lower section where the hard-drive's are normally mounted although I'm having second thoughts.

I've seen a user do this exact thing before on OCN, but not sure how it will tie in with my build, not to mention id need to fabricate a mounting bracket, far to lazy for that..

 

Regardless i thought id get some photo's up for you guys anyway

 

 

 

[WunderWuffle]

Himuro

I almost forgot, i received my Himuro yesterday, originally i planed to use this at a feature in the build, i intended to install it in the lower section where the hard-drive's are normally mounted although I'm having second thoughts.

I've seen a user do this exact thing before on OCN, but not sure how it will tie in with my build, not to mention id need to fabricate a mounting bracket, far to lazy for that..

Regardless i thought id get some photo's up for you guys anyway

Is the Himuro like an HDD heatsink/silencer?

[megadarkwood]

Himuro

I almost forgot, i received my Himuro yesterday, originally i planed to use this at a feature in the build, i intended to install it in the lower section where the hard-drive's are normally mounted although I'm having second thoughts.

I've seen a user do this exact thing before on OCN, but not sure how it will tie in with my build, not to mention id need to fabricate a mounting bracket, far to lazy for that..

 

Regardless i thought id get some photo's up for you guys anyway

 

 

 

 

What is that? and where can I buy one?

[megadarkwood]

Is the Himuro like an HDD heatsink/silencer?

AGGHHH YOU QUOTED PICTUREEEESSsS

[Akula]

Is the Himuro like an HDD heatsink/silencer?

 

Correct

My WD Red Drive is quite ugly, so it will look terrible if i were to install it like it is.

 

What is that? and where can I buy one?

 

Scythe Himuro 3.5" Harddrive Cooler/Silencer

I just goggled it and found the cheapest around.

[Youbetternot]

You need to be seriously payed for your photo shoots

[megadarkwood]

Correct

My WD Red Drive is quite ugly, so it will look terrible if i were to install it like it is.

Where do I buy one?

[WunderWuffle]

AGGHHH YOU QUOTED PICTUREEEESSsS

yeah, keep forgetting. On my phone... don't have my computer. Just edited it though

[WunderWuffle]

Correct

My WD Red Drive is quite ugly, so it will look terrible if i were to install it like it is.

 

 

Scythe Himuro 3.5" Harddrive Cooler/Silencer

I just goggled it and found the cheapest around.

Why don't you get a block from Bitspower?

[Nicktrance]

I'm loving the clean black look of the components .

[Raboo]

That's nice.

[Akula]

Dominator's

Quick photo of my Dominator's with their respective heat-spreader put back on, i used these Dimms in the Akula project so they were used underwater for the most part.

Once again not much progress today, in fact this entire weekend next to nothing.

 

I've decided that i will be using the Himuro 3.5" Cooler - I'll need to fabricate a mounting bracket to seamless tie into the case, without any modding required, I'll also be purchasing the Himuro Mini 2.5" Cooler and do the same for the SSD.

Credit to "MonsterITX" - Longroadtrip @ OCN for the idea and inspiration for this part of the build, he has provided details on the mounting bracket which i intend to use within my own build.

 

Originally i intended to use MDPC sleeving for this build, although I've decided to switch to Lutro's LC Sleeving - A far denser & easier sleeve to work with, especially considering i intend to go heatshrinkless with my cables, needless to say I'll now have to wait even longer for sleeving to start.

 

I've been messing with my GTX Titan on my bench for the past few days while i wait for packages, this thing overclocks quite nicely, haven't came close to it's limits as yet due to the stock cooling it's currently using, although once under water i intend to push this card to it's limits.

Recently i just ordered some of my final parts required for this build.

• Bitspower 150ml Upgrade Kit
• Bitspower V2 D5 Mod Top - Acetal

Now i have my reason's why i chose Bitspower for my reservoir & pump, EK's X3 Reservoirs seem to be slightly wider yet smaller than the Bitspower equivalent, i test fitted the EK x3 150ml Res and it didn't look right, far too small for the build so I've chosen the Bitspower alternative and it looks perfect.

 

[MEE]

looking really good =)
more pictures!

[Raboo]

Dat ram.

[Dsgreek]

Small update, I've received some parts for this build, still awaiting my Mercury S3 - 5 Business days and then some for shipping to AU.

• Intel Socket 1150 4770k
• ASUS Maximus VI Impact
• Silverstone Strider 650W Gold ST65F-G

Over the next few days i intend to test the 4770k to insure it didn't arrive DOA, if all goes well my plan is to delid the chip as i want the coolest temperatures for this mITX build.

I won't be reusing the Intel IHS, intending to use EK's Naked standoff's for this particular build.

Stay tuned for pictures soon.

A ...U ..

Another epic fellow Australian brother ?

Drops on knees and prays.

Teach me the ways of water cooling O'master

[Dsgreek]

Small update, I've received some parts for this build, still awaiting my Mercury S3 - 5 Business days and then some for shipping to AU.

• Intel Socket 1150 4770k
• ASUS Maximus VI Impact
• Silverstone Strider 650W Gold ST65F-G

Over the next few days i intend to test the 4770k to insure it didn't arrive DOA, if all goes well my plan is to delid the chip as i want the coolest temperatures for this mITX build.

I won't be reusing the Intel IHS, intending to use EK's Naked standoff's for this particular build.

Stay tuned for pictures soon.

A ...U ..

Another epic fellow Australian brother ?

Drops on knees and prays.

Teach me the ways of water cooling O'master