[Build Log] Infinity

[levidias]

Hello,

I present to you the Infinity, a personal project that is under development.

 

 

The project is already in progress for several months and have i’ve done regular updates on various places on the web, I decided to enter here too

 

Thanks to all those who have supported this project with a special thanks to my Father.

Always been a goal for me to have a real computer (situations in life like school and work sometimes make choices in laptops).

The purpose of this machine, it’s not  just gaming, i will use in video and 3D renderings, and of course terms of photography (some already know what is "my thing").

Also want to add that it is my first project, and it really have much value to me, few understand this value.

 

 

 

Hardware:

Case: NZXT H440 (White)

Processor /CPU/: AMD FX 8350 Unlocked

Graphics /GPU/: Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 780 DirectCU II OC

Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD80

RAM: G-Skill Ripjaws 2x8Gb (16Gb) @1833 Mhz

Power Supply /PSU/: Corsair RM850

SSD: Crucial MX100 256Gb

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3Tb

 

WaterCooling:

Water/additives:

Water: Tudor Bi demineralized

Color: Mayhems Dye Dark Blue 15ml

Biocide: Mayhems Biocide 10ml

Anti-Corrosive: AntiCorro-Fluid 50ml

Bomb: Alphacool VPP655 - T12

Bomb Top: Alphacool HF D5 TOP - Plexi G1/4

Reservoir: Alphacool Cape Corp Coolplex Pro 15 LT

Radiator: Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper 360mm

Tube: Masterkleer tubing PVC 16/10mm (3/8"ID) clear

Fans: 3x Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B12-3 Bionic fan 1900rpm

CPU Block: EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel

GPU Block: EK Water Blocks EK-FC780 GTX Ti DCII - Nickel

Backplate: Feita em acrílico e personalizada (updates em breve)

Fittings:

Monsoon 16/10mm (ID 3/8" OD 5/8") compression fitting's

Monsoon 16/10mm (OD 5/8") Rotary 45° - White

Monsoon 16/10mm (OD 5/8") Rotary 90° - White

Monsoon screw plug G1/4 - White

T-piece inner thread G1/4 - compact – knurled - MSV

 

I took several pictures of the water cooling products, the objective is to see in more detail and also what brings in the boxes.

Since they are 96 photos i cant post here on the forum 

​This LINK is an album with all the photos mentioned in my official facebook page.

 

Peripherals:

Monitor: Benq XL2420T 3D

Speaker's: Harman Kardon SoundSticks III

Mouse: Razer Lanchesis 5600 Dpi's

Keyboard: Steelseries Apex

UPS: APC Back-UPS CS 650

Gamepad's: Microsoft XBOX 360 (PC)

 

Extras:

LED's Light's: NZXT Sleeved LED kit 2m (24 white LED's)

Sleeves: MDPC-X (grand bleu+ white-x+ black)

Cable Combs: E22 Clear (24; 8; 6)

Card Reader: TRANSCEND USB 3.0 MultiCard Reader

 

The choice of components and peripherals was not easy! The objective was a harmony between performance/quality and price.

Some of the peripherals i acquired over time and due to its good state of preservation and functionality, until they prove otherwise they will continue in service!

Yes, I know, I challenged many odds and divide opinions, i always have the last word and the final decision. I feel that I did my decisions well and I can say that everything is in harmony as tested after the assembly, using the term "no fan boy" machine was also created to show that you don't need follow the "manual"/"opinions" and create a machine with one or even two reference marks, i've created this machine with a variety of brands and, believe it is a pleasure saying that at the end of all the research work of compatibility between parts everything works!

 

Challenges:

Undoubtedly a major challenge was the sleeving of the cables, despite having been advised to buy extensions, i wanted to do "by hand" a complete sleeving on the original psu cables.

An adventure, which is risky and most often does not pay.

Let me explain, if you have experience in this area, and you have done sleeving already and have the necessary materials, go for it!

You can create something unique and personalize your way, and you can even save a few $ .

Speaking from my experience in this field, i've never done sleeving, I saw some videos on YouTube, but thats not enough! Each case is different, and I can tell you that it takes experience to do things correctly is a challenge I am willing to help others to overcome some barriers that I had.

I bought the sleeves in MPDPC X-site, are of good quality.

Right now, I have the following cables sleeved CPU (8pin); Motherboard (24pin); GPU (8 + 6pin) by me, i also have more thats comes already sleeved (LED’s; Fans).

The first cable that i started was the CPU and as I said the experience was still not much, so it was not as perfect as I wanted, but i can re-do

General advice: Check (and check again) that you have everything you need; is very important do a very good mapping of the pins of the connectors before removing.

 

Another challenge was the cable management.

After several suggestions and opinions like: velcro; cable ties and etc …

Then i found a better way, check the photos bellow

 

LEGO Modding:

LEGO marked my life in a special way and have a meaning for me, in terms of this project, don't you agree with me when I describe how LEGO is timeless and functional while keeping the simple design !?

The harmony between the LEGO and the system is unique and very functional, making the ability to make different look’s.

I order the LEGO baseplates (white color) in the bricklink website, and believe me now is easier to find

The baseplates arrived, then i proceed to cut them. It is not easy to cut these baseplates, i suggest a sharp x-acto. I hold the baseplates to the case with a strong double sided tape (thanks Sergio Lima for providing the tape).

The photo bellow show the hole i made in the case to drain the loop, its the lowest point on the case



A view from the two areas with LEGO's.

This is the Showboard zone.

(FUN SHOT) Ive got awesome minifigures

(FUN SHOT) Polar bear want a piece of Infinity.

(FUN SHOT) Inception, a laptop inside a desktop.

LEGO LED holders


This is just an example of a simple way using LEGO's to make a baseplate in horizontal.

(FUN SHOT) Too fat ?! My GPU can hold

LED's in the Showboad area.

 

LEGO's selected to use in the box, all within in the color scheme.

 

 

The Showboard

 

The objective is to show something customized by printing on vinyl.

Below there are photos showing the dimensions (with margins), and a photo that only serves to realize the place in question and the proportions (let me make clear that they are not final photographs from the project with the quality that I intend to).

I already made some awesome design’s

 

PS: I want to remind everyone that Showboard is modular and uses LEGO to hold on the baseplate that remains behind the Showboard! And I do not want in any way minimize the importance of LEGO in my project!

 

Dimensions / Print Margins:

 

 

More real perspective through a photo:

 

 

Initial photos of the project and mounting hardware:

Mounting hardware date: 28 June 2014

 

 

 

Water Cooling

The water cooling system was completed and in operation on 15 October 2014.

A big Thanks to everyone who helped João Pedro; Ricardo aka r1sKas from the BenchX website and Luís Alves aka Shuper 'Luu' from Moda'a'foca forum.

 

 

Here is the first video, moments after filling the loop, you can see the addition of color in the loop (Mayhems Dye Dark Blue), the first drop is always special!

However I've done other tweaks and additions since the video: re-adjusted the tube coming out of the GPU to the reservoir and added an awesome LED’s lighting.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVeXhWseoU

 

The Infinity Project is not just the case, it's the whole setup that surrounds it.

 

 

Keyboard SteelSeries Apex

 

The water cooling ambient | Believe me when i say in person is way better.

 

 

Future

This project not finished, there are still three main thing’s that i have to do.

- I want to control the fans 120mm (every 7 of them).

- Tempered Glass side window.

- Backplate for the graphic card, waiting for resolution

and other small details that I will need to resolve.

 

Thanks for the opportunity for sharing my Infinity project, i always like to see your feedback

 

 

[Flight1sim]

Please format for night theme users

(in my sig)

Woah thats a gorgeous build!

Can you post a picture of the entire side without the panel slightly at an angle to see some more of the cable management? (not urgent)

Also, what camera did you use for the pictures?

 

EDIT;

WELCOME TO THE LTT FORUMS!!! enjoy your stay!

Please read the Code of Conduct (in my signature) and if you'd like, change the theme to Night (in my signature also)

[Jodomcfrodo]

Holy mother of Gaben

[toggleguy]

Woah, damn thats cool. Welcome to the LTT forum by the way!

[toggleguy]

Please format for night theme users

(in my sig)

(If you dont know what that is, make all the text bright green!)

[levidias]

(If you dont know what that is, make all the text bright green!)

That's what i was about to ask, all the text green ?

[AlwaysFSX]

Is it me or is that GPU slanted?

 

That's what i was about to ask, all the text green ?

Don't Just select all the text that isn't intentionally a different color, and set it to "Automatic."

[Flight1sim]

(If you dont know what that is, make all the text bright green!)

 

That's what i was about to ask, all the text green ?

 

Is it me or is that GPU slanted?

 

Don't Just select all the text that isn't intentionally a different color, and set it to "Automatic."

sorry, didnt realize he was new

I edited my post ^

[Thebman712]

nice, but that headset and mouse, i just don't even 

[levidias]

Please format for night theme users

(in my sig)

Woah thats a gorgeous build!

Can you post a picture of the entire side without the panel slightly at an angle to see some more of the cable management? (not urgent)

 

EDIT;

WELCOME TO THE LTT FORUMS!!! enjoy your stay!

Please read the Code of Conduct (in my signature) and if you'd like, change the theme to Night (in my signature also)

 

I will try my best to do that...

Thanks for the support

Yes i can, but i promise i will take better than this one bellow, this one was earlier stages of the loop no water on tubes, and no adjustments yet... But no worries i promise i will take the official photos soon !

 

[Flight1sim]

I will try my best to do that...

Thanks for the support

Yes i can, but i promise i will take better than this one bellow, this one was earlier stages of the loop no water on tubes, and no adjustments yet... But no worries i promise i will take the official photos soon !

 

Awesome!

What camera do you use?

[levidias]

Woah, damn thats cool. Welcome to the LTT forum by the way!

Thanks, first post ever And first English worklog (Build log)! I hope you guys can understand, English is not my main language.

[levidias]

Is it me or is that GPU slanted?

 

Don't Just select all the text that isn't intentionally a different color, and set it to "Automatic."

 

First of all thanks for helping me to resolve the issue, now works fine

About the GPU, now its better, i rotate the reservoir i adjusted the 90º fitting on the top. But it always feel a little different on the photos...

[levidias]

Thanks for the help on fixing the text to be able to view this topic in Night theme.

[levidias]

Please format for night theme users

(in my sig)

Woah thats a gorgeous build!

Can you post a picture of the entire side without the panel slightly at an angle to see some more of the cable management? (not urgent)

Also, what camera did you use for the pictures?

 

EDIT;

WELCOME TO THE LTT FORUMS!!! enjoy your stay!

Please read the Code of Conduct (in my signature) and if you'd like, change the theme to Night (in my signature also)

 My camera that i use is an Canon 650D

[levidias]

this is sexy. +1

Thanks for the feedback

[Flight1sim]

 My camera that i use is an Canon 650D

hmm is it good?

Im considering that and the 600D 

[levidias]

nice, but that headset and mouse, i just don't even 

 

Thanks, you are totally right about the headset! It's the only one i have at this moment and i really need to buy one, i really want the SteelSeries Siberia Elite (white). About the mouse, its not the latest model, but it work's so fine and until it does i will not make him rest a day

[levidias]

hmm is it good?

Im considering that and the 600D 

 

I love it, it depends on the deal, because the differences between the two are not very huge. Right now, its still a good buy price/quality

[levidias]

Hello, i took some photos yesterday, i hope you guys liked

 

[x Relentless Xx]

Idk why people put dye in their coolant for coloring -facepalm- you shouldnt do that, its not good for the system. You should get colored tubing and use distilled water.

[123h54ah56Sfdg54wh]

Idk why people put dye in their coolant for coloring -facepalm- you shouldnt do that, its not good for the system. You should get colored tubing and use distilled water.

No, dye isn't as good for your system as distilled water, I do however think that it looks better. It's a choice everyone who gets in to watercooling has to make, his choice was dye and I think it looks very clean.

[levidias]

Idk why people put dye in their coolant for coloring -facepalm- you shouldnt do that, its not good for the system. You should get colored tubing and use distilled water.

 

First of all, thanks for your opinion. My opinion is different, and with that said. Once you make something unique and totally custom you don't want to give up that 30% of a perfect custom color in your water! You just don't! Never! For a color tube and a simple water i would buy a pre-made AIO LIQUID cooling This is 100% WATER! YES bi distilled water from Tudor (especial for radiators).

No, dye isn't as good for your system as distilled water, I do however think that it looks better. It's a choice everyone who gets in to watercooling has to make, his choice was dye and I think it looks very clean.

Thanks for your feedback Like you said its a choice, and i respect every choice. Even if i don't agree Just to make thing's clear:

 

Water: Tudor Bi demineralized

Color: Mayhems Dye Dark Blue 15ml

[levidias]

The final photos on Showboard:

A simple, how i did it

[don]

Love the cable colour combination.