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[Build Log] Thurst

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Hello Guys,

 

First post from me here and I thought I'd share my on going build log here with you guys. This is my first water cooling project so I've decided to log it.

 

Im on a bit of a budget so I'm using my current 2500k and Asrock Extreme4gen3 Mobo.

 

Specs:

 

CPU: i5 2500K (currently clocked to 4.6 on air)

MOBO: Asrock Extreme4 Gen3

RAM: 16GB 1600MHZ Kingston HyperX Genesis

GPU: Asus "Voltage Unlocked" R9 290

HDD: 2 x 60GB Crucial M4(Raid0) 1 x 2TB WD Black

PSU: ThermalTake ToughpowerXT 650W

CASE: NZXT H440 White

 

RADS: EK Coolstream PE 240 x 1, EK Coolstream PE 360 x 1

FANS: Corsair SP120 x 5 AP140 x 1

PUMP: EK D5 Vario X-TOP Acetal

RES: Phobya Balancer 150 Black Nickel

CPU: EK Supremacy Acetal

GPU: EK FC R9 290/290X Acetal

BACKPLATE: XSPC Razor R9 290/290X

FITTINGS: Monsoon + others(will not be seen)

 

Some of the bits,

 

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Starting work on the case:

 

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The Res mounted just need to do some detail work on the Perspex to complete:

 

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Still awaiting some deliveries for bits and pieces including some Plastidip and yellow Perspex.

 

Thanks for looking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This looks very nice, you've intrigued me :D

 

What Dremel do you have?

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Looks cool. Is it spelt "thurst" for a reason or do you mean "thirst"? :P

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Very very cool. Subbed.

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Nice case + nice stuff = boring. I want ghetto and vintage builds :P 

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Looks promising! Subbed! I love the mod you did to the case already!

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Only Abate, Axe, and Wobbles can save us.

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Good luck and can't wait for it to be finished!  :D

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This looks very nice, you've intrigued me :D

 

What Dremel do you have?

 

I have a cheap Draper rip of unit that i got work for pocket change! but i does the Job :)

 

Looks cool. Is it spelt "thurst" for a reason or do you mean "thirst"? :P

 

Its a play on words first build and a village name ;)

 

Are you sure about "Budget" thing? :lol:

 

LOL yeah i know I've tried but it already costing more than i anticipated.

 

Nice case + nice stuff = boring. I want ghetto and vintage builds :P

 

Not sure how ghetto this will become :(

 

Looks promising! Subbed! I love the mod you did to the case already!

 

Thanks :)

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Good luck and can't wait for it to be finished!  :D

 

Just gotta say that I love your profile pic :D and your title!

The year is 20XX. Everyone plays Fox at TAS levels of perfection. Because of this, the winner of a match depends solely on port priority. The RPS metagame has evolved to ridiculous levels due to it being the only remaining factor to decide matches.

Only Abate, Axe, and Wobbles can save us.

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Most of the bits are here now so can crack on with the build.

 

Goodies

 

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Got this in yellow as well :D

 

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Starting work on the GPU backplate(need to decide whether to keep this painted or make one out of Acrylic :unsure:

 

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Also i need some help with the screw colour, as the build is based round white, black, yellow. What colour do guys think?

 

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Hopefully more updates later on this week

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I think Black screws would look the best! Also great job so far! I like the way you think with the modding!

 

Edit: Just noticed but don't you think a 280 rad and a 360 would have been slightly better? the H440 can support it. Just a suggestion.

The year is 20XX. Everyone plays Fox at TAS levels of perfection. Because of this, the winner of a match depends solely on port priority. The RPS metagame has evolved to ridiculous levels due to it being the only remaining factor to decide matches.

Only Abate, Axe, and Wobbles can save us.

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I think Black screws would look the best! Also great job so far! I like the way you think with the modding!

 

Edit: Just noticed but don't you think a 280 rad and a 360 would have been slightly better? the H440 can support it. Just a suggestion.

 

I need the room in top half of the drive bay for a drive cage, so a little bit tight for the 280. I could make it fit but want concentrate on other aspects of the build!

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I need the room in top half of the drive bay for a drive cage, so a little bit tight for the 280. I could make it fit but want concentrate on other aspects of the build!

 

Well that makes sense. I'm gonna do a build with the same case as soon as I have to money and I might use some of your ideas for watercooling later on. But I would have gone for the 280 for that little bit of extra space and ghetto rigged a hdd and ssd if I had to :P

The year is 20XX. Everyone plays Fox at TAS levels of perfection. Because of this, the winner of a match depends solely on port priority. The RPS metagame has evolved to ridiculous levels due to it being the only remaining factor to decide matches.

Only Abate, Axe, and Wobbles can save us.

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"Budget"

 

Custom water loop

GTX 290

H440

 

Edit: GTX 290? I should go to bed

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My build is a LOT more budget than this lol. Good job though, looking nice and...white

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"Budget"

 

Custom water loop

GTX 290

H440

 

Edit: GTX 290? I should go to bed

Half budget then  :lol:

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How is that even slightly budget? You undervalue your components too much it seems.

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How is that even slightly budget? You undervalue your components too much it seems.

 

Its budget in the sense that it could of cost a lot more if i didn't reuse my old mobo, processor, ram and power supply. I really hope my interpretation of budget hasn't offended you too much :P

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Right guys have made some headway over the last few days, got the top rad in with the mobo which is a mighty tight fit :wacko: and measured up round back for the pump and wot not. Got top rad painted and some detailing on the mobo done.

 

Top rad painted

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Fans surrounds painted

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Mobo detailing

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All crammed in! rear 140mm fan and rad connections are a small issue at the minute, i need to decide whether to turn the rad round or move to a 120mm :blink:

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Round the back, trying to gauge pump position.

 

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Rear 140mm fan removed.

 

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I think I'm going to make something to cover those SSD's as i don't like the label up look :(

 

Soon be the weekend so I can crack on a get finished as I have no PC now until this is done.

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Wow! Such Progress! Much Build! Many Likes!

 

Awesome job so far man! I really like the yellow and white theme! I think you should try to keep the 140 rear fan and turn the rad around. Also I think you should make yellow and white ssd covers with the build name or somthing. That might look cool! Can't wait for this to be done!

The year is 20XX. Everyone plays Fox at TAS levels of perfection. Because of this, the winner of a match depends solely on port priority. The RPS metagame has evolved to ridiculous levels due to it being the only remaining factor to decide matches.

Only Abate, Axe, and Wobbles can save us.

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I really like the rad placement. Linus wasn't wrong when he said a kidder would quickly cover that panel with some acrylic. Looking forward to this :)

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Build Log here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/119926-yin-yang-prodigy-update-2-26-14/

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