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[Project Log] Obsidian GT k3v1n Oct 26th, 09, 01:06 PM #1 (permalink)
Hello

First time doing a write up in the project log. Theme of the project is Black and Red. To cut things short, here are the parts which i am going to use.

PC Hardware List:

CPU: Intel Core i7 920
M/B: EVGA X58 Classified
Memory: Corsair Dominator 1600MHz 12GB (2GB x 6)
GPU 1: EVGA GTX285 (SLi)
GPU 2: EVGA GTX285 (SLi)
HDD 1: Intel X-25M G2 80GB
HDD 2: WD Cavier Green 1TB
Sound: Creative X-Fi Titanium
Speaker: Razer Mako 2.1 Speaker
Drive: Samsung DVDRW
PSU: Corsair HX850
Chassis: Corsair Obsidian 800D

W/C & Misc Parts List

- Swiftech Apogee XT Extreme
- EK-FB EVGA X58 Classified
- Danger Den RAD-Reservoir
- Black Ice Xtreme 3 X-Flow Radiator
- Swiftech MCP655-B
- Bitspower MCP655 Mod Kit
- Bitspower MCP655 Top Kit
- Bitspower Compression Fitting - ID 3/8" OD 5/8"
- Bitspower G1/4 Dual Rotary 45-Degree Compression Fitting - ID 3/8" OD 5/8"
- Bitspower G1/4 Dual Rotary 90-Degree Compression Fitting - ID 3/8" OD 5/8"
- PrimoChill PrimoFlex Pro LRT Clear Tubing - ID 3/8" OD 5/8"
- PrimoChill ICE Non-Conductive Water Cooling Coolant - UV Red
- Cooler Master R4 120mm Red LED Fan
- Thermalright X-Silent 140mm Liquid Bearing Silent Cooling Fan

Some parts are still pending arrival like the chassis, radiator and some misc parts. Will update the post as time progress. Some pictures will be updated tonight but here are some teaser shots.




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Philip Oct 26th, 09, 01:15 PM #2 (permalink)
Not watercooling your GFXs?

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k3v1n Oct 26th, 09, 01:19 PM #3 (permalink)
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Not watercooling your GFXs?

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Not at the moment.. maybe next time currently blow too much already
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k3v1n Oct 26th, 09, 06:42 PM #4 (permalink)
Did some mod on my apogee xt to match my theme...

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ahmoo Oct 26th, 09, 08:55 PM #5 (permalink)
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Philip Oct 26th, 09, 09:03 PM #6 (permalink)
Saw some paint peeling already. Maybe you would like to use washers to protect the surface below the springs.

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k3v1n Oct 26th, 09, 10:20 PM #7 (permalink)
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Saw some paint peeling already. Maybe you would like to use washers to protect the surface below the springs.

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Noted. Thanks for the advise
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danielpng Oct 27th, 09, 12:40 AM #8 (permalink)
wah.. so many things arrive liao ar... thought you say the CPU block reach only? HAHA..
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bongholio Oct 27th, 09, 01:03 AM #9 (permalink)
nice one. we almost have the same parts. you might want to read this one when mounting the backplate or you might short circuit your board

https://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m...page=1&key=�
EVGA Classified 760 + Intel Core i7 975EE 3.3 GHz
Corsair Dominator GT 2000MHz CL7 6G
<graphics card>, 2xWD VelociRaptor 300G Raid0
Swiftech Apogee XT, EK-FB EVGA X58 Classified
Black Ice® SR1 360, 3x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 50CFM
Dander Den Laing DDC 3.25, XSPC Dual Bay Res
Bitspower compression fittings, PrimoChill tubing
LG Scarlet LG80FR 32", Samsung T240
Cooler Master HAF 932 w/ side window mod
Corsair HX1000W modular psu
Corsair Memory Cooler
Lite-On DH-401S BD-DVD Drive
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k3v1n Oct 27th, 09, 08:12 AM #10 (permalink)
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you said hang up before i can finish saying...
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nice one. we almost have the same parts. you might want to read this one when mounting the backplate or you might short circuit your board

https://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m...page=1&key=�
thanks will do a read up..
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mambo500 Oct 27th, 09, 01:57 PM #12 (permalink)
wow bro, how much to ship in the corsair obsidian??..
[System Specs]
Intel Core i7 920 @ 4095MHz (195x21 @ 1.325V) | Asus Rampage II Extreme | 3 x 2GB Corsair Dominator PC12800 DDR-3 | XFX GTX 295 1792MB @ 675/1425/2150MHz | Logitech Z-5500 | 2 x WD Velociraptor 300GB RAID-0 | WD Black 1TB | LG GGC-H20L | Corsair HX1000W | Dell 2408WFP | Silverstone TJ-09 | Logitech Illuminated Keyboard | Steel Series Ikari Optical Mouse

[WC Specs]
Swiftech GTZ WB | EK GTX 295 WB | Swiftech NB-Max WB | 2 x TFC Xchanger 120 w/ 4 x Gelid Silent 12 PWM (Push/Pull Config) | Swiftech MCR 120-QP w/ 2 x Gelid Silent 12 TC (Push/Pull Config) | MCP 655 w/ BP Mod Kit & Koolance Pump Nozzle Base | BitsPower 5.25 Bay Res | BitsPower 7/16' ID 5/8' OD Compression Fittings | Tygon 7/16' ID 5/8' OD Tubing | Feser-One Coolant (Black/UV Blue)
 
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wow bro, how much to ship in the corsair obsidian??..
Order thru Corbell.. $5++
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v nice!... subscribed!...
[System Specs]
Intel Core i7 920 @ 4095MHz (195x21 @ 1.325V) | Asus Rampage II Extreme | 3 x 2GB Corsair Dominator PC12800 DDR-3 | XFX GTX 295 1792MB @ 675/1425/2150MHz | Logitech Z-5500 | 2 x WD Velociraptor 300GB RAID-0 | WD Black 1TB | LG GGC-H20L | Corsair HX1000W | Dell 2408WFP | Silverstone TJ-09 | Logitech Illuminated Keyboard | Steel Series Ikari Optical Mouse

[WC Specs]
Swiftech GTZ WB | EK GTX 295 WB | Swiftech NB-Max WB | 2 x TFC Xchanger 120 w/ 4 x Gelid Silent 12 PWM (Push/Pull Config) | Swiftech MCR 120-QP w/ 2 x Gelid Silent 12 TC (Push/Pull Config) | MCP 655 w/ BP Mod Kit & Koolance Pump Nozzle Base | BitsPower 5.25 Bay Res | BitsPower 7/16' ID 5/8' OD Compression Fittings | Tygon 7/16' ID 5/8' OD Tubing | Feser-One Coolant (Black/UV Blue)
 
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k3v1n Oct 27th, 09, 03:51 PM #15 (permalink)
received a news that my casing won't arrive until mid nov or end nov...
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