Silent Base - Solid Build

[J_Gabriel]

 

INTRODUCTION

This is my first post on the Linus Tech Tips forums actually. I want to share my build in progress with you guys, and I am curious what you think of it. Currently I own an AM3+ system from 2011 which I built myself. It still performs the day to day tasks quite well, but when it comes to 1440p gaming the system is letting me down (which makes sense). So it's about time for me to build a new system. Because of all the posts, reviews, benchmarks it was easy for me to go for a Skylake-based build. I I did plenty of research on each component (from motherboard to casefans), and I am confident this system will give me what I need. Since I live in The Netherlands, it's kinda useless to provide you with buy-links, but i'll try to get some links from the manufacturers websites.

 

My plan is to build the system in 2 steps. First, the case with all the cooling components installed and some small casemodding stuff done. The second step is to actually assemble the system and it's components. The systems colorscheme will be black and red. It won't be the extreme casemodding as you will see in other posts on this forum, like chopping up the case, custom paintjobs, etc. I do think though, my build will look pretty nice and tight when finished. All components are high end, and match the colorscheme (where possible). Plus the fact I can just take my system to friends without having the risk of everything falling apart (since im not that handyguy).

 

SPECIFICATIONS

So, let's start with the specifications. First all the components that I will install in step 1.

• Case: Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 Windowed Red
• PSU: Corsair AX1200i
• Cablemods:  Corsair Professional Individually Sleeved G3T2 Red
• Radiator: Corsair H110i GTX
• Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry
• Radiator fans: 2x 140mm Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM
• Casefans: 3x 140mm Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000, 2x 120mm Noctua NF-A12 industrialPPC-3000 PWM
• Fan mods: All fans have NA-SAVP1 chromax.red to match the case colorscheme
• Fan mounts: All fans are installed (where possible) with NA-SAV2 chromax.black fan mounts from Noctua
• Filters: All open spaces in the case are made dust-proof with Silverstone magnetic fan-filters
• RGB Controller: Aqua-Computer Farbwerk USB-Bluetooth
• LED strips: Aqua-Computer RGB Led-strip IP67

 

After doing some research, I decided to go for the Silent Base 800 Window Red from Be Quiet. The case has an excellent build quality, as well as enough space for graphic-cards, plenty of fans, place for a 280mm radiator, and an optimal airflow. Last but not least, it looks really great.

When it comes to fan-performance, there is only one fan that dominates and that are Noctua fans. The Industrial-PCC series can be modded with colored silicon rubber pads, to match your system's color scheme. The fans will be producing some noise, so I want them mounted as optimal and possible. For mounting, I used a combination of Noctua's own rubber mounts and rubber rings.

 

Mounting the radiator was not really hard. The 280mm radiator just fits between the plastic cover and the metal case. In this way, the fans will be 'inside' the system, while the radiator is placed on top of the metal case. For this radiator to fit, I had to cut some plastic placeholders from the plastic cover. Luckily it doesn't show. The 140mm Noctuafans + fanmods look really nice on the radiator. They are mounted with rubber rings in between:

 

 

I decided to keep the entire LED system on the removable cover. In this way, only one cable has to be unplugged when removing the window cover. I glued the RGB-controller to the cover and it actually sticked! The LED strips come with tape on them, and are very easy placeable. It was a bit of a job to get all colors working though, the connectors and cables are very sensitive. Some pics:

 

Time to test the LED system by attaching it to my running old PC:

 

When closing the window cover, you can see it fits perfect. The cables are not visible from the outside, and the LED's are free enough to enlight the entire system.

 

 

Now its time

Here you can see how I mounted the bottom 140mm fan. Matching colorscheme looks great If u ask me

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Some more fans, like the rear 120mm 3000RPM fan:

 

These are the 140mm fans in the front. As you can see the case has a very nice built-in fan filter, to prevent my case filling with dust:

 

 

Well, this is it for now. In the next post I will be finishing the work on the case, and make a start with installing the components (PLUS REVEALING THEM!!). Hope you like it thus far!

 

[Killervolt]

Nice job man, looks amazing so far

[J_Gabriel]

Thanks! Tonight all my parts will be delivered so im excited to post some fresh pics

[J_Gabriel]

PART 2:

I nearly got all my components, so it's time to give you all the details regarding my build. As I said it's a Skylake based system, with all components from the higher segment. With some components I could have made another choice when regarding performance, but matching the color scheme was also important for me (those Ripjaws 4 are really ugly). Here's the list:

 

• Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus VIII Formula
• CPU: Intel Core i7 6700k 4ghz Skylake
• Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 4x4gb 3600mhz
• GPU: Asus Strix 980ti
• SSD1: Samsung 950 Pro M.2 256gb

 

As you can see all parts match the case, and I believe it performs well too! Well, after this it was time to assemble everything. My PSU sleeved cables have yet to be delivered, so I cannot boot and do some benchmarking, yet. If all goes well I should have the cables by tomorrow. Anyway, time for some cool pics:

 

Motherboard with RAM installed:

 

 

So now the motherboard is inside the case, with cooling etc installed. Notice the fans + radiator:

 

View including the GPU, looks awesome!:

 

 

PSU mounted as well:

 

Well guys, this is it for now. Let me know what you think! As I said cables will be there tomorrow, so we can boot the baby. Excited to show you my LED lights as well (think i'm gonna post a short vid).