[COMPLETED][Build Log] Aperture Engine | White CaseLabs STH10 - i7 3930K - Dual GTX 690

[esonge]

I may be an idiot for asking this, but how are your cables getting put into the other end? You may not understand what I am talking about, but how are two male connectors plugging into each other? Thanks and great build, can't wait for more updates! 

[Sgt]

I may be an idiot for asking this, but how are your cables getting put into the other end? You may not understand what I am talking about, but how are two male connectors plugging into each other? Thanks and great build, can't wait for more updates! 

 

Thanks for the support !

These cables are extensions, so i'll just plug them with my PSU cable, then plug the custom sleeved one into my hardware :)

[rashdanml]

Looking forward to the result. Portal is awesome, and a Portal-based case mod is on my list of things I have to do.

[unidentical]

More. Give me more of thissssss.

[chimmychunger]

bit overkill for playing portal dont you think :P

[Sgt]

More. Give me more of thissssss.

 

I will give you more ! But not now \o/

 

 

bit overkill for playing portal dont you think :P

 

It is, but being a fan of Portal doesn't mean I play it 24/7 :)

I'm doing a lot of benchmark at the moment (while i work on my build)

you can check the results here : http://hwbot.org/user/tsgt/

 

Next step, so tonight, I will sand the back side of 2 monitors, which will probably take some hours.

 

Tomorrow I've planned to buy some Primer Spray and Matte White Spray as well, so the first layout of primer will be done tomorrow :)

[chimmychunger]

I will give you more ! But not now \o/

 

 

 

It is, but being a fan of Portal doesn't mean I play it 24/7 :)

I'm doing a lot of benchmark at the moment (while i work on my build)

you can check the results here : http://hwbot.org/user/tsgt/

 

Next step, so tonight, I will sand the back side of 2 monitors, which will probably take some hours.

 

Tomorrow I've planned to buy some Primer Spray and Matte White Spray as well, so the first layout of primer will be done tomorrow :)

it looks good man keep it up :D

[Sgt]

Update !

 

Luckily the back side of my monitors are dirty enough, sanding them is not necessary, I'll sand them a little bit, just to be perfectly sure and also have a flat surface.

 

Stop, Primer time !

[SpamBrie]

Really looking forward to this!

[Sgt]

Really looking forward to this!

 

Thanks for the support !

 

Also, Update !

 

 

 

 

Still need to do the front, and re-sand the back side with 600 paper to eliminate imperfections.

 

Also, good and/or bad news. I'm sick, which mean I'm at home for the rest of the week, so expect a lot of update :)

[Nade]

Nice work! Can't wait more updates. Get well soon :)

[Sgt]

Hello here !

 

So... weather is against me... I'm at home for the rest of the week BUT, its raining + small thunderstorm. So I can't even do the second layout of Primer.

 

Here is some pictures that might help you to wait :)

 

 

 

 

Also, the liquid I ordered previously is supposed to be delivered today. Wait time !

 

~Sgt

[Oseirus]

I saw those fittings and geeked out harder than I've geeked in a while. I have a feeling I know how you're going to arrange those. And it will be awesome. ;-)

If you're still on the hunt for a keyboard, try http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/index.php

They sell nothing but mechanical boards. The search feature is great to help pin down exactly what you're looking for, they have a great selection (even saw a board with clear Cherry MX's!), lots of stuff ships for free, and they seem to have pretty reasonable prices for all the comparisons I've done. And no, this isn't a paid endorsement or anything. That site helped me settle on a keyboard in less than 20 minutes, which is peanuts when you consider how long I pondered over the rest of my rig...

EDIT: Whoops, I misread the original post and thought you were in the states. My apologies. The site might still work to help you pick out a board, but I would recommend buying locally as their FAQ says its like $40ish USD to ship international.

[Sgt]

I saw those fittings and geeked out harder than I've geeked in a while. I have a feeling I know how you're going to arrange those. And it will be awesome. ;-)

If you're still on the hunt for a keyboard, try http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/index.php

They sell nothing but mechanical boards. The search feature is great to help pin down exactly what you're looking for, they have a great selection (even saw a board with clear Cherry MX's!), lots of stuff ships for free, and they seem to have pretty reasonable prices for all the comparisons I've done. And no, this isn't a paid endorsement or anything. That site helped me settle on a keyboard in less than 20 minutes, which is peanuts when you consider how long I pondered over the rest of my rig...

EDIT: Whoops, I misread the original post and thought you were in the states. My apologies. The site might still work to help you pick out a board, but I would recommend buying locally as their FAQ says its like $40ish USD to ship international.

 

Nice website ! helped me to see what's available on the market since i'd like to buy a tenlesskey keyboard.

I would also love a white one but hey, I painted my monitors, I can paint a keyboard :D

 

However on your website, it seems that there is no customize options for keycaps. I play with http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/ very often, I can't decide what layout I want to make ^^.

 

Anyway thank you for the website :)

 

I'll add to this, update !

 

Got a delivery 20min ago, Mayhems !

 

 

Bottom is to flush, Top is to fill. Middle, well, I've measured the PH of both liquid and its neutral (6 to 8). So I won't need the Biocide Extreme.

 

~Sgt

[nsyedhasan]

No dual loop?

[Sgt]

No dual loop?

 

Nope, useless :)

 

Edit : I could, but I'm not gonna do it. I can't add another reservoir because of the HDD cages standoff placements. Or I would need to use a Bay style reservoir, and I don't want to.

 

Here is the "heart" system of the cooling part :

 

 

2 Laing D5 in serial, set at 3/5 for the moment, just the time to fill the loop peacefully, then I will see if i need to crank the speed up or not.

 

I'll also use 2 480mm radiators from EK. I've just emailed them to know the average heat dissipation capacity. But in theory, 2 480 is way enough for the system. I may add another 480mm in the future.

 

~Sgt 

[nsyedhasan]

Nope, useless :)

 

Edit : I could, but I'm not gonna do it. I can't add another reservoir because of the HDD cages standoff placements. Or I would need to use a Bay style reservoir, and I don't want to.

 

Here is the "heart" system of the cooling part :

 

 

2 Laing D5 in serial, set at 3/5 for the moment, just the time to fill the loop peacefully, then I will see if i need to crank the speed up or not.

 

I'll also use 2 480mm radiators from EK. I've just emailed them to know the average heat dissipation capacity. But in theory, 2 480 is way enough for the system. I may add another 480mm in the future.

 

~Sgt 

Would look awesome though.

[alpenwasser]

I'll also use 2 480mm radiators from EK. I've just emailed them to know the average heat dissipation capacity. But in theory, 2 480 is way enough for the system. I may add another 480mm in the future.

My personal rule of thumb is about 1 full thickness (60 mm) 240 radiator per CPU and

GPU, and it's worked quite well so far. I wouldn't really count each 690 as two

separate GPUs since the combined heat output is quite a bit less than two 680's would

use, so I think you're good.

I would say the third 480 is not a completely insane idea, you should be able to lower

your fan speeds quite a bit while still maintaining decent temps if you put one in.

[Sgt]

Updateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !

 

Sorry for the big long update word, but damn, I've painted all my monitors, and jesus... Its gorgeous (in my opinion).

 

Check this out and don't be shy, I want feedback !

 

Sorry for the "low" quality pics

 

 

 

You can also see a part of my Ghetto Setup (I run like this since... a good 8 months.) (the prodigy at the left is my HTPC, its not my actual system.)

 

Hope you enjoyed this update like me !

 

~Sgt

[alpenwasser]

Damn, that was quick! Your speed of building and modding is like the complete opposite of my

glacial pace. :lol:

[Sgt]

Damn, that was quick! Your speed of building and modding is like the complete opposite of my

glacial pace. :lol:

 

Yep it was relatively fast to do :)

 

If anyone is interested to see how I play/benchmark with this rig since around 8 months, here you go :

 

 

Previously, I said that dual loop was useless, thats the reason why I think it is. I did this error one time, no more.

 

~Sgt

[SpamBrie]

Looks good so far;)

[alpenwasser]

Haha, totally ghetto, I love it! :)

[Sgt]

My personal rule of thumb is about 1 full thickness (60 mm) 240 radiator per CPU and

GPU, and it's worked quite well so far. I wouldn't really count each 690 as two

separate GPUs since the combined heat output is quite a bit less than two 680's would

use, so I think you're good.

I would say the third 480 is not a completely insane idea, you should be able to lower

your fan speeds quite a bit while still maintaining decent temps if you put one in.

 

I just got an answer from EK, here is a quote of it :

 

Hi Sebastien,

 

We are sorry, but we didn't test XT 480 so we cannot give you any information about it and everything what we would say could be a misleading.

 

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Lep *****, Kind regards, MFG!

 

He also linked something, its related to the XT 360 version of the radiators, here is the picture :

 

 

I'm now trying to find a way to adapt it for a 480mm radiators, considering I have 4 2350RPM fans per radiators, at max speed.

 

If anyone have a great knowledge about Heat Dissipation, feel free to help :)

 

~Sgt

[Sgt]

Update !

 

As you know, my monitors is done. I'm now thinking to do a Custom Triple Monitors Stand, aluminum based and of course, matte white painted.

 

Here is the shape I have in mind. This is not a real size or something, its just to get what I have in mind pictured.

 

 

Any feedback is, as usual, a lot appreciated :)