[Build Log] Thurst

[deguzi]

 

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

 

I'd probably go for black or yellow. I'd wait to see what the rest of it looks like inside. But overall I cant wait to see the rest its looking interesting so far!

 

P.S and I wonder what your meaning of overkill is if this is a budget build

[damov3]

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!

 

Thanks, as for covers for SSD's I have some white and yellow Acrylic here waiting

 

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

 

I like it too and turning maybe be a little difficult because of the hard drive cage I need to use

 

I'd probably go for black or yellow. I'd wait to see what the rest of it looks like inside. But overall I cant wait to see the rest its looking interesting so far!

 

P.S and I wonder what your meaning of overkill is if this is a budget build

 

Thanks, i'm going to go for black. I specced components to around 1.5k originally and was going to continue with my r9 280x but there was no water block available :mellow:, so the 290 was added after all this started! The intention was for this to cost less than £600, not really budget but everyones standard but budget by the original costs :blink:

[Jumper118]

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,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting work on the case:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

Thanks for looking.

i need some of these disc's. they wear out much too fast

[chos5555]

I don't think you can call this a budget build

Really nice BTW, I love the res mounted into the plate

[theABCshop]

Very nice.

[damov3]

I don't think you can call this a budget build

Really nice BTW, I love the res mounted into the plate

 

 

 

Very nice.

 

Thanks guys,

 

Managed to get a little more done today so thought i would update.

 

Got the pump fitted

 

 

 

I also made some SSD covers and blanked of the original HDD bay with some more acrylic(its not fixed properly in the photo)

 

 

I also fitted a 120mm fan in the rear but I'm still thinking its a little close for comfort :unsure:

[AMaleWhale]

if you get a sudden rain of cash or something, slap a lightning card in there for more cool yellow things ;D

[NerdNinja]

 

-snip-

 

 

Verry nice! The ssd cover are looking great!

[damov3]

Verry nice! The ssd cover are looking great!

 

Thanks!

[damov3]

Another update, managed to get a lot done today so hopeful this time next week I will be finished

 

CPU water block on

 

Holes cut for tube

 

Round the back, its a bit tight in there but it all fits, need to get another SP120 for the rad.

 

Some the tubing run round the front

 

Bit tight up there but it fits

 

On to the GPU, Cooler removed.

 

Back plate and water block on

 

Loop all complete.

 

Need to get some distilled water so i can get it filled and tested, just waiting on a few bits for the cables.

 

 

Thanks

[deguzi]

the more you make this look awesome the more i want this case..

[CJPowell27]

Should pain two of the RAM dimms yellow

[EldarNi]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the inlet in the center of D5, not on the top, please check.

And that front rad kinking isn't too bad, but try to avoid it.

And for the sake of better look swap top rad hoses   

Otherwise pretty good build.

[damov3]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the inlet in the center of D5, not on the top, please check.

And that front rad kinking isn't too bad, but try to avoid it.

And for the sake of better look swap top rad hoses   

Otherwise pretty good build.

 

You are were correct, its now been fixed

[EldarNi]

You are were correct, its now been fixed

Good, btw do you have any air intake in MB area, it seems like only 3 fans out and front fans are blocked now?

[Giancarlo124]

such budget. looks great, keep up the good work.

[damov3]

Good, btw do you have any air intake in MB area, it seems like only 3 fans out and front fans are blocked now?

 

Still figuring that one out, need to do some testing with the top off, front off and side off, and see which is the best option! then its a case of function V's aesthetics :lol:

 

such budget. looks great, keep up the good work.

 

Thanks!

[torogitar]

looks really good so far

[damov3]

looks really good so far

 

Thank you!

[Jack.EXE]

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

 

You'll love mine then, once I actually get around to stripping it down, cleaning it & upgrading the GPU & monitors, anyway.

[damov3]

My first water cooling loop finished and filled with no leaks super pleased and relieved this bit is done (nearly).

 

 

 

 

 

[NerdNinja]

 

My first water cooling loop finished and filled with no leaks super pleased and relieved this bit is done (nearly).

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome! I had to acces this page via proxy to see the pics cuz school internet. Looking great!

[damov3]

Awesome! I had to acces this page via proxy to see the pics cuz school internet. Looking great!

 

Thank you!

[T.E.D]

Yes an excellent build. I'd be very pleased if my first water cooling loop looked anywhere near as good.

[Lord Pantaloons]

That heatsink on the mobo looks somewhat like the top cover off of a Cooler Master V8. Good stuff though, the color scheme is a very nice break from the constant barrage of red/black builds.