[K-Dash]

Hi mates,

I start my very first worklog here at VRZ on this same thread with upgrading of my air cool rig, the previous exposure left me seeking for more. I did reading up from various guides & youtubes on watercooling which triggers my interest to further this hobby of mine to the next level.

All these while I have been admiring at other's work, figured i might as well share my progess & journey along with some reviews. I have purchased a Cannon Powershot S90 that comes with macro shot for this worklog.

Air cooled Phase 1:

Alright, lets take a look at my first actual diy setup build which I have sold. I would like to apologise for quality of the pics in advance as these were taken from my Iphone 3G. Silverstone FT02 custom with 3D Carbon Vinyl with texture on side panels/top panel/front bays all done by myself. Really time consuming on the pratice part though. Pretty pleased with the result but can't be shown clearly on these pics.

First System Spec:
- MSI P55 Trinergy Big Bang
- Intel Core I5 750 OC 4.0Ghz
- OCZ 12800/1600Mhz CL8 Intel XMP 4x2GB
- Thermalright True Black
- WD Velociraptor 150GB sata 2
- Intel X25M 80GB Gen 2
- Asus EAH5870 in CrossfireX
- Artic Cooling Accelero 5870 Xtreme (2 pieces)
- Creative Xi-Fi Titanium Fatality Pro
- Seasonic-X 750Watt
- Sony 24x DVDRW
- Silverstone SST-FT02B-W (black + window)

Completed on end of Feb 2010:







Air cooled Phase 2:


Second System Spec:
- ASUS P8P67 Deluxe
- Intel Core I7 2600K OC 4.6Ghz
- G.Skill Ripjaw-X 1600Mhz CL7 2x4Gb
- Noctua NH-D14
- Crucial C300 128Gb
- WD Velociraptor 600Gb SATA6Gbs
- ASUS EAH5870 in Crossfire
- Artic Cooling Accelero 5870 Xtreme (2 pieces)
- ASUS Xonar D2X
- Corsair AX1200watt
- Sony 24x DVDRW
- Lian Li PC-X500FX

Completed end of Feb 2011:




Air cooled Phase 3:


Second System Spec upgrade:
- Gainward GTX580 Phantom 3072MB (SLI)

Completed end of June 2011



Water cool officially started on page 5:

Second System water cooling Spec:

Water Blocks:
- 2x EK-FC 5X0 GTX GW-EN (Nickel)
- 2x EK-FC 5X0 GTX GW (Gainward) Backplate - Nickel Plated
- 1x EK-Supreme HF - Full EN (Nickel)
- 1x EK-FB Asus Max4 Extreme EN (Nickel)
- 1x EK-Ram Dominator x4 EN (Nickel)
Radiators & Assesories:
- 2x EK-Coolstream Rad XT 360
- 1x Koolance 120 to 140 Bracket Adapter
- 1x Koolance Radiator Mounting Bracket with Quick Release
- 1x DEMCiflex Magnetic Fan Dust Filter for Triple 120 Radiator
- 2x EpicPC 360 Rad Grill in Hairline Finish
Pump & Assesories:
- 2x Laing DDC 12v DDC-1 Plus (MCP 355)
- 1x Heatkiller Dual DDC-Case LT-Arcyl
- 1x (UN)Designs Pump Z2-Bracket for DDC & 120mm Fans- Black
- 2x (UN)Designs Infinite Pump Bracket for DDC Horizontal-Black
Reservoir:
- 1x EK-Multioption Res X2-150 Basic with Advanced bottom
Fittings & Connectors:
- BP G1/4" Dual Rotary 90degrees - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" Dual Rotary 45degrees - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" Rotary 30degrees Extender - (Shiny Silver)
- BP Rotary 90degrees - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" Fitting Spacer Mini - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" IG1/4" Extender - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" IG1/4" 15mm Extender - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" IG1/4" 20mm Extender - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" IG1/4" 25mm Extender - (Shiny Silver)
- BP 3/8" Sealing Plug - (Shiny Silver)
- BP G1/4" High Flow ID3/8" OD5/8" Compression Fitting - (Deep Bold Red)
- BP Multi Link Adapter - (Deep Bold Red)
- BP G1/4" Stop Fitting with O-Rings - (Deep Bold Red)
- BP G1/4" Dual Rotary 90degrees Compression Fitting ID3/8" OD5/8" - (Matte Black)
- BP G1/4" Dual Rotary 45degrees Compression Fitting ID3/8" OD5/8" - (Matte Black)
- BP G1/4" Case Top Water Fill / Through Hole Fitting Set - (Matte Black)
- BP Crystal Link Tube Set For 2 Slots
- BP Crystal Link Tube Set For 3 Slots
Tubings:
- Tygon ID3/8" OD5/8" UV Resistance Tubing (Black)
- PrimoFlex Pro LRT ID3/8" OD5/8" (White)
Coolant:
- EK Ekoolant 1000ml (Blood Red)
Fans:
- Enermax Magma Twister 120
- Scythe GT 1850rpm







This worklog is made possible by:

- My beloved wife who gave me her support on my hobby.
- Nils from MDPC-X providing such high quality sleeves.
- Daniel from Epic Store provide me with aesthetic high quality stuffs.
- Geoff from FrozenCPU provided me with excellent customer support.
- Kenneth from Edge2o giving rock solid price with service.
- Gary from Uvnium for customising cables with creativity.
- Friends who have been showing their constant support in this thread.

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[fivesixzero]

ok, can't wait for more.....

[hg_wng]

great job on the ft02
look forward to this project

[danxiaogui86]

Originally Posted by hg_wng

great job on the ft02
look forward to this project

that was PC-X500FX

[metaknecht]

where did you get the vinyl stickers?

[K-Dash]

Originally Posted by danxiaogui86

that was PC-X500FX

Think hg_wng meant my previous build as that is the least i can show for now as the new casing might take another 2 weeks.

where did you get the vinyl stickers?

PMed you

Thanks mates for enduring the blurry blurry pics. lol

[jarred1223]

What will you do with your old FT02? It looked too good to be replaced

[hg_wng]

[QUOTE=K-Dash;9006517]Think hg_wng meant my previous build as that is the least i can show for now as the new casing might take another 2 weeks./QUOTE]
yup

[K-Dash]

Originally Posted by jarred1223

What will you do with your old FT02? It looked too good to be replaced

I already sold it to someone who can't agree more that it is a real steal.
When I first set eyes on the upcoming Lian Li case, I was mesmerized by the classic look, its the same reason why I choose FT02 the 1st place. Then I probe my wife & she agreed to let me go ahead with my craze, however the catch is to sell off FT02 as PC stuffs are choking our storage space at home.

I got alot of enquiries coming in the minute I posted it up for sale, that is when I ask myself if the price I set was too low. lol
Silverstone FT02B-W Alu Casing (Black + Window)

When I call my wife & told her the FT02 was immediately sold the 5th hour I posted up. She was shocked & at the same time regretted in asking me to sell it off as the 3D carbon fiber vinyl was done by both of us, something memorable. I have to honor the great buyer for the deal & went ahead with the deal with further discount as he is self collecting from the other part of the island.

[jarred1223]

Originally Posted by K-Dash

I already sold it to someone who can't agree more that it is a real steal.
When I first set eyes on the upcoming Lian Li case, I was mesmerized by the classic look, its the same reason why I choose FT02 the 1st place. Then I probe my wife & she agreed to let me go ahead with my craze, however the catch is to sell off FT02 as PC stuffs are choking our storage space at home.

I got alot of enquiries coming in the minute I posted it up for sale, that is when I ask myself if the price I set was too low. lol
Silverstone FT02B-W Alu Casing (Black + Window)

When I call my wife & told her the FT02 was immediately sold the 5th hour I posted up. She was shocked & at the same time regretted in asking me to sell it off as the 3D carbon fiber vinyl was done by both of us, something memorable. I have to honor the great buyer for the deal & went ahead with the deal with further discount as he is self collecting from the other part of the island.

Just saw the thread and I agree it's a very good deal, what a lucky buyer. I would dare to say this is the most unique FT02 in SG so far

[Philip]

Pls do not cover up the brushed alu finish of this ah lian.

Phil

[K-Dash]

Originally Posted by Philip

Pls do not cover up the brushed alu finish of this ah lian.

Phil

omg.. you read my mind

Will see how things goes after all components are in.

Alright, I recieved a package other day when I arrived home from work, rather tired. So its some cold beer to cool myself down while opening the package.



Felt kinda drunk as I took a closer look at the coaster. Maybe I should get some plain water to sober up.



I quickly took up the package and examine thoroughly & thats when I realise it's from Nils!



Now the goodies inside the package



Maybe I ordered too much just for touching up some sleeves & the yet arrived casing. lol

Kudos to all who are following my humble thread & a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!

[fusionmkx]

For all the components you are using, why don't bump up to an i7 instead?

[K-Dash]

Originally Posted by fusionmkx

For all the components you are using, why don't bump up to an i7 instead?

I have a budget of $2000 when I was assemble the system back in Jan 2010, will hold for now till Ivy Bridge & see if its good.

Been busy lately working things out with epic store for some engraving stuffs. Daniel is a great guy, easy to work with once you provided the neccessary details. He runs a CNC & can do quite abit of customisations. Feel free to take a look at his online store.
Home - My Store

[K-Dash]

Hi guys,

Time for some updates, sorry for the delay as I have been busy doing research on new hardwares/assesories.

I have replaced 4x2Gb OCZ 1600Mhz CL8 XMP to a new set of memories, Gskill Trident 2x4Gb 1600Mhz CL7. I only hear good things about this, hope this will serve me well. I have read on the web that running on 2 sticks instead of 4 actually increases the performance, some actually able to achieve 3.6Ghz & turbo boost 4.2Ghz.


Swapping out my trusty True Black to Venomous X black. I am able to run 4Ghz prime 73degrees with MX-3 on True Black. Hope this won't dissapoint me.
Venomous X is also smaller in width which helps to solve my problem of soundcard touching the fins of True Black. I have fitted it with MX-3 as well.
Some tips on MX-3, it is the best non-conducive thermal compound I have come across with but you can't keep it pass a month as it tends to get real sticky & I mean really sticky which is not possible to apply the moment you open the pack & that explains why it only comes in small tubes. I only used up 1.5 tube of the 3 tubes I have bought in total.


The Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro which I have modified to clear some space for the screws behind the graphics card previously as the heatsink was Prolimatech MK-13. This will be swapped out as well.



Have already mounted AC Accelero Xtreme 5870 on both ASUS EAH5870 using MX-3 & Akasa Thermal Tape. I have retained the original backplate to enhance the look, though I have read some comments of it restricting heat dissipation but on this case its definitely looks over this tiny bit of loss.


A little something that I have done on the card & this will be taken out later as it was meant to match the 3D Carbon Fiber Vinyl I have done on my previous casing.


Done some sleeving on the sata cables, still doing on the sata power, molex & new 24pin from the new PSU.


I will explain later as to why I will be skipping on SandyBridge & not getting I7 based on my scenerio. Last week have been good as I have got some hardwares for quite a good price from SLS, will update u guys when the photos are ready. I still have quite an amount of sleeving to do & my casing will only arrive on end of Feb, some things are hard to visualize thus takes longer to think. Thanks for watching guys!