TR 3970X build

[Xplo1t]

Parts have started to arrive, but still waiting on the CPU.  Plan to start planning the loop and doing most of the installation.  I should be able to mount the cpu and block inside the case once it arrives.

 

Parts list:

 

AMD Threadripper 3970X

Asus Zenith II Extreme

4x 16GB G.Skill 

2x Sabrent 1TB NVMe

2x WD 1TB SSD

Zotac 2080Ti AMP

Seasonic Prime Ultra 1000W

Phanteks Enthoo 719

EKWB 2x 360mm radiator

EKWB 480mm radiator

EKWB D5 Pump

EKWB Velocity sTR4 block

EKWB Velocity GPU block

14x 120mm EKWB Vardar EVO fans

140mm EKWB Vardar Evo fan

 

[Xplo1t]

Started putting it together to get an idea of how to layout the loop.  Still undecided on intake/exhaust setup.  I have another 4 Vardar fans that I can put in the side to create 8 in and 7 out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Xplo1t]

Added the two NVMe drives.  Excited to try out RAID 0.

 

[RecyclopsReveng3]

https://www.newegg.com/p/0HV-003Y-01MW9?Description=ratchet strap&cm_re=ratchet_strap-_-9SIA27CASC2348-_-Product

 

Add some of these to the parts list. Just to make sure it doesn't take off when you hit the power switch. 

 

Seriously though, looks awesome man. 

[Xplo1t]

Was finally able to find one at a Microcenter while out of town visiting my folks.  Love how they have bundle discounts.  Picked up an 860 Evo for less than the Black Friday deals.

 

[Xplo1t]

Just a quick update.  Finally got it all together and working on getting the air out of the loop and software installed.  Have some mods to the case to get it to work properly.  Apparently a top mounted radiator causes issues with some of the taps on the top panel.  The Phanteks case is nice and roomy to build in, but the quality and some of the design is a head scratcher.  My 9900K NZXT case feels like a tank compared to this one.  Also need to do something with the cables.  May get a new set from CableMods to fit the look of the build.

 

 

[Fraya]

looking nice,  with all that space i am sure you can fit 2 GPU's in the future. 

looking at the SSD, it looks like its a Sata drive, i would of thought with having such high end components you would opted for a NVME drive to make use of the faster transfer rates.  just a thought.  otherwise very nice system. 

[Xplo1t]

13 hours ago, Frayia said:

looking nice,  with all that space i am sure you can fit 2 GPU's in the future. 

looking at the SSD, it looks like its a Sata drive, i would of thought with having such high end components you would opted for a NVME drive to make use of the faster transfer rates.  just a thought.  otherwise very nice system. 

Thanks for feedback.  If you go up a couple posts, you will see that I have two PCIE 4.0 NVMe drives in RAID 0.  The Samsung SSD is just for secondary storage.

 

[NotABigGamer]

looks awesome!

[Fraya]

On 1/3/2020 at 10:16 AM, Xplo1t said:

Thanks for feedback.  If you go up a couple posts, you will see that I have two PCIE 4.0 NVMe drives in RAID 0.  The Samsung SSD is just for secondary storage.

 

wow yes this is impressive speeds and so nice to see nowadays people like yourself (and i now use for the last 2 builds) M.2 drives direct onto the m/board, its so much cleaner, faster, no cables, and looks good too.  i love the colour scheme you have chosen. 

smart and well thought out system. 

 

[Xplo1t]

Finally got the all black cables from CableMod.  Nothing like an additional 2 x 8 pin and a 6 pin just for motherboard power.  They don't make cases for all of the extra cables running from a single grommet. 

[MrHoliday]

On 1/1/2020 at 12:58 AM, Xplo1t said:

Just a quick update.  Finally got it all together and working on getting the air out of the loop and software installed.  Have some mods to the case to get it to work properly.  Apparently a top mounted radiator causes issues with some of the taps on the top panel.  The Phanteks case is nice and roomy to build in, but the quality and some of the design is a head scratcher.  My 9900K NZXT case feels like a tank compared to this one.  Also need to do something with the cables.  May get a new set from CableMods to fit the look of the build.

 

 

Always loved the white on black background look. Did the same... but shiiiiiit that's an expensive build. What is the main focus of this beast?