Bumblebee X99 Build Log

[Nem]

Installing the fans was straightforward - same as any other fan installation. Those fan rings will be coming off in about a month to get spray painted. CPU block was no problem either. I had multiple options for the reservoir, but given that I didn't want to drill any holes in the case I had to use pre-existing holes which resulted in the mounting rings being closer together than I wanted them to be

 

 

The hardest part about all of this is that Magicool decided that customers will only be mounting the reservoir in a pull config at the top position. It took me an entire day to find extra screws that were the correct size to be able to mount the fans in push. I also need to find some type of silicon grommets/rings/pads for the pump to sit on because right now I can hear vibrations against the case which are mildly annoying.

 

 

The loop is currently filled with distilled water and will remain this way for a day to make sure no major problems crop up

[bry.yyyy]

can't wait to see the results

[Nem]

Everything went well with the distilled water run. I drained the loop and poured in the Mayhems coolant which looks so much nicer. Turns out that I didn't think the loop through enough and I'll probably end up adding a bleed port higher up in the loop so it will have an easier time draining.

 

 

Case closed up:

 

 

So the build is complete for now. I'll have to wait about a month before I can spray paint the fan rings which should tie everything together.

 

Not sure if I want to throw some white (or yellow?) LEDs inside the case or not...opinions on this?

[Phorlorn]

Not sure if I want to throw some white (or yellow?) LEDs inside the case or not...opinions on this?

 

Definitely not white, but a bit of yellow will fit just right.

 

Looks great, btw. I like it

[Derpologist]

Yeah go with some yellow led strips and you'll be lookin' mighty fine. Does look a bit darkin that last picture, but with leds it will looks amazing. Keep up the building!