My phase change cooled custom test bench system with 3930K/Titan

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Even though my build has already been completed I thought I'd do a small recap build log in here since some people might find it interesting :)

So basically the build consists of:

a custom built (very cheap plywood + spray paint) test bench

Littledevil PC-V2 single stage phase change cooling system

A couple of Coolstream radiators from EK (360 and 240)

XSPC H20 750 pump/res

The proper computer hardware itself changes pretty often but the primary stuff includes:

i7 3930K at 5.3GHz stable (1.53v needed)

Rampage IV extreme with EK waterblocks (old style, none of that circle sillyness)

16GB of corsair vengeance (yes I need to replace this stuff haha)

ASUS GTX Titan (max clocks at the moment with a custom BIOS are 1254MHz stable)

Some secondary stuff includes:

Crosshair V formula

FX 8320 at 5.2GHz stable, benching 3d up to 5.7GHz at around 1.75v.

GTX 590, GTX 480, dual 5870s etc.

So let's just start with a few finished pics before moving on to show the building process:

In the next couple of posts I'll posts some pics from different points in the building process :)

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So I built the bench itself back in 2011 when I didn't have an X79 setup or my phase change cooling system yet. It was originally meant for watercooling only.

And the finished build back when I was on P55 and only using watercooling:

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After getting X79 building pics:

Waterblock installation:

Drying the motherboard due to insulation that had formed:

Insulation process, kneaded eraser, electrical tape, paper towels and armaflex :)

Installing the mobo on the mobo tray and starting with the tubing, kind of tricky getting everything to fit since the evap of the phase change unit requires quite a lot of space:

After that I technically had everything done but since then the rig has been through some adventures with DICE, and other forms of extreme cooling.

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And that's about it for that rig without going into too much detail :)

If you have any questions or would like more photos of something please ask, I'd be glad to reply.

[Tim3Shift3r]

doesnt look bad, but is it also for daily use?

[andrevautour]

Looking forward to updates.

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Yeah completely fine for daily use.

The phase change system has been in use for about a year now, as long as the insulation is good there's no reason to worry. Sure it's a bit louder than your average watercooled system but who wouldn't want temperatures of around -50C to -30C? :p

[adi518]

Hehe... I love this rig. Seen it on other forums as well. :)

[Ziommm]

Badass. I love the way this huge cooling unit still looks classy on your desk.

[FreakishKid]

awesome, had the same idea for my x79 built if i ever get to it anytime soon, but with out the phase change....

[Horton91]

phase change... lucky !

[Bazingaman18]

I think i'm in love! That is one of the coolest builds i have seen besides the computer in the desk builds.

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I think i'm in love! That is one of the coolest builds i have seen besides the computer in the desk builds.

Thanks :)

It's really been a learning process, I only built my first rig in 2009 and after that I've been all about just going crazier and crazier with my cooling solutions. Next up is a custom sub-zero system for the titan made from an old AC unit, should be fun ;D

[Musguelha17]

Oh, I know this one from OCN! Looks awesome.

[rich maltais]

thats awesome

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Thanks guys!

Oh' date=' I know this one from OCN! Looks awesome.[/quote']

Yeah I'm a moderator on OCN so I obviously spend most of my time there. Glad to come and chill on other forums sometimes too tho!

[DJ46]

Man I have the same lamp! :D

[deafboy]

Congrats on the feature.... always nice to see a fellow OCN'er on here, haha.

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Man I have the same lamp! :D

yeah IKEA for the win :p

Congrats on the feature.... always nice to see a fellow OCN'er on here' date=' haha. [/quote']

sup.

I'm out of my comfort zone without my moderator badge :/

[deafboy]

Man I have the same lamp! :D

yeah IKEA for the win :p

Congrats on the feature.... always nice to see a fellow OCN'er on here' date=' haha. [/quote'] sup. I'm out of my comfort zone without my moderator badge :/

I bet, lol. It's kind of weird seeing you as a normal member, lol.

[TheIceCreamMan]

Fucking awesome! Im guessing you have some background in Carpentry like me...

[1337_SP33K]

Welcome to the linustechtips forum Alatar nice to see you take some time from being awesome in the subzero ocn forums. BTW your making me too jealous as my TEC arrangement just cant compete on temps.

[DoctorNick]

Nice job Alatar!

BTW your bench is featured on the live stream. :)

OCN FTW!

[Sneakynade]

Thanks guys!

Oh' date=' I know this one from OCN! Looks awesome.[/quote'] Yeah I'm a moderator on OCN so I obviously spend most of my time there. Glad to come and chill on other forums sometimes too tho!

I knew it!.

Im loving the build man. (Disturbed117 from ocn btw) :D

[minus47]

The lantern accentuates the paint on your wall and the "what looks like a sphinx" very well. Excellent photography. And rig of course.