Neptune - NZXT Switch 810 Water Cooled Build

[joejoe69]

Some daylight shots of Neptune. Also, check my main page to watch the build video on YouTube.

[zinton]

Thank you!! For the total end product, I'd say 5 days altogether (120hrs), not counting the planning and waiting for parts to shop to Hawaii :/

I know how ya feel; the shipping is never free (quite expensive) and takes twice as long.

[nike12000]

Neptune

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This build is a hardware update and total makeover from a previous build called "Project Shift": http://www.overclock.net/t/1355177/build-log-project-shift-nzxt-switch-810

The main attraction is the use of Bitspower Crystal Link throughout the entire build and a whole lot of "unnecessary, overkill water cooling" epicness...

 

The Parts List

- Core components -

Case: NZXT Switch 810 full tower w/ 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K @ 4.7GHz, 1.336V (De-lidded)

MB: ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe

GPU: EVGA GTX 680 Signature x2 in SLI

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz 16GB

DSC: Creative Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional THX

PSU: Corsair HX1050

PSU Cables: Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables

SSD: Intel 520 Series SSD 240GB

HDDs: WD Black 2TB/WD Green 1TB

ODD: Don't need one...

- Liquid Cooling -

CPU block: Bitspower Summit EF

RAM block: Bitspower Universal RAM Module Kit

GPU block: Bitspower VG-NGTX680 x2 SLI (reference designed)

VRM block: Heat Killer MB-SET ASUS-P8X77-V LT

Radiators: XSPC EX420 / EX360 / EX240 crossflow

Tubing: Bitspower Crystal Link / E22 12/10 Acrylic

Coolant: Mayhem's Pastel Blue Berry

Fittings: Bitspower Matte Black assorted fittings

Reservoir: Bitspower Multi-Z 250mL standalone

Pumps: Swiftech MCP655/D5 w/Bitspower D5TOPX2 pump top and pump mod kits

Fans: Corsair SP120/AF140 Quiet Editions and Vantec HDD cooler (All @ 7V)

Temp Displays: Blue XSPC (case temps), White XSPC (water temps)

- Lighting -

Automotive white LED strips with Mod Smart Kobra sleeving

Bitspower 3mm and 5mm blue LEDs with Mod Smart Kobra sleeving

- Build Process -

The build, previously as "Project Shift", before going under the knife.

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The cooling power. 900mm of rad capacity.

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16GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM is water cooled by a Bitspower Universal RAM Module Kit in black.

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Intel 3770K de-lidded and is joined by Liquid Ultra. Bitspower Summit EF in Black Ice cools the CPU.

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VRMs cooled by Heat Killer and everything is combined with acrylic tubing.

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The mobo installed in the case.

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A pair of GTX 680 Signature cards in SLI and parallel.

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Water cooled WD Black 2TB. Yes, unnecessary but I don't have HDD cages anymore so...

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The heart of the water cooling system. Dual D5 pumps with the Bitspower armor and 250 Multi Res. The frontLED holder is painted gloss black from behind to hide the blinding blue LEDs.

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The drainage system. This config helped drain the system countless times.

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The mockup of the system before painting the HDD back panel black and tightening everything down.

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Putting rings on the back of Corsair AF Series fans to help the aesthetics on top.

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The case gets carbon fiber armor by 3M Di-Noc. I ran out of it for the side panels, I'll order more to cover the entire case.

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My PSU extension cables with ASUS P8Z77 themed colors from Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables, made by Joe Masson. I add an extra touch with sewing all the cables myself, the "FrankNSteinPC" way.

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- Completion -

All done!!

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Something just doesn't feel right.....

I got it..

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Thanks for watching!! Now see me on this Saturday's "Build Logs of the Week" on the WAN Show!! ;)

thats amazing man!

[joejoe69]

I know how ya feel; the shipping is never free (quite expensive) and takes twice as long.

 

The only place I can count on is PerformancePCs.com.  Although based in Florida, if I were to order my items through USPS Priority first thing in the morning, they'd be here in two days.  Very reliable and reputable company in my books.  

 

thats amazing man!

Thanks man!!

[a1015n]

Slick, you get that? Make it happen!! Lol.

 

I knew it, saw you on the WAN show! whooooo

[joejoe69]

 

I knew it, saw you on the WAN show! whooooo

 

 

I guess Slick made it happen, haha!

[GrievingJosh]

Wow dude, that build is gorgeous! I feel bad for not putting nearly as much effort into my own build, LOVE the colour scheme!  

[joejoe69]

Thanks. I'm glad you like it!!

[_wky]

That tubing looks awesome!

[rutwik]

Awesome no further words found in oxford

[joejoe69]

That tubing looks awesome!

  

Thanks!!

Awesome no further words found in oxford

Haha, okay. Thanks!!

[Jozi]

Really good job

[Soler]

Epic cable management and nice angled fittings with clean running tubes my only criticism is that you put ALOT of thermal compound on the cpu but besides that the build was fenominal on of my top 10 builds I have seen.

[sk8ermanblue]

looking good bro... I love the fluid color. how does it perform compared to other coolants out there? separations staining ect...

[joejoe69]

Epic cable management and nice angled fittings with clean running tubes my only criticism is that you put ALOT of thermal compound on the cpu but besides that the build was fenominal on of my top 10 builds I have seen.

Thank you very much!! For Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra, you have to spread it with the included brush. It may look a lot but that's a very thin layer that took several minutes to apply. Pea-sized dots and line methods don't work with this thermal compound. ;)

looking good bro... I love the fluid color. how does it perform compared to other coolants out there? separations staining ect...

Thanks. I used to have XSPC EC-6 Coolant with my other build. Performance-wise, I can't really tell but aesthetics is definitely a major plus with Mayhems Pastel. I've drained my system numerous times and previously opened my water blocks after 6-7 months of re-using my Mayhems coolant and found no traces of clogging, staining, or any kind of junk. I'd use this coolant over plain distilled with biocide/kill coil any day because it has the right amount of ingredients to combat galvanic corrosion from mixed metals and any other junk that builds up. If used with soft tubing, plasticizer is what carries the color around the system and clogs everything. I've experienced it before and that's what drove me to using Crystal Link and E22 tubing. Acrylic tubing has no plasticizer, is resistant to staining, and lasts much longer than soft silicone tubing. I used new bottles of concentrate this time around to start fresh because of the exposed ions of reusing it. I'll leave it in for more than a year or until I upgrade again...

[joejoe69]

Really good job

Thanks!!

[Rale]

Looks good all finished up man!

[joejoe69]

Looks good all finished up man!

 

Thanks!!

[zlugzter]

That is one of the most gorgeous machines i have ever seen  :blink:  :o

[joejoe69]

That is one of the most gorgeous machines i have ever seen :blink: :o

Thanks!!

[MotMan]

That's my wife's reaction to seeing the total cost of this build...

i laughed soo much but i can belive it but dam son think its my dream build u got there

[joejoe69]

Lol thanks!!

[Colombini]

Absolutely, freaking, awsome, epic build!!      

I love it, great job!

[joejoe69]

Absolutely, freaking, awsome, epic build!!      

I love it, great job!

 

 

Thanks!! I'll be doing a 2.0 revision very soon.

[frederik84]

Hi i just wanna say u have one sweet ass build. Im new into watercooling and im gonna try to copy a few things from your build (i also have a switch 810) can you please, please provide links to where i can buy all the stuff for the pump/tops and mod kits..