[Build Log] The Vanguard, 800D, Liquid Cooled, ROG Theme
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phx08
March 31, 2013 4:55:17 PM
First time building a computer. Currently all air cooling (picture below) and the temperatures are bearable but nothing spectacular and nothing i'm complacent with when overclocked. More to come, have to take into account many factors before decisions with the biggest one being the W.A.F (Wife Acceptance Factor)
Here is a list of the current components
What it currently looks like
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What is used to be (very minor change as of now)
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My little helpers:
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Update 04/04/2013
The sleeved wires finally arrived! A little closer to the end goal!
Here is a list of the current components
- CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
- CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler
- Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Formula EATX LGA1155 Motherboard
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
- Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
- Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
- Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)
- Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Full Tower Case
- Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
- Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer
What it currently looks like

What is used to be (very minor change as of now)
My little helpers:
Update 04/04/2013
The sleeved wires finally arrived! A little closer to the end goal!
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phx08
April 1, 2013 1:59:43 PM
marshallbradley
April 1, 2013 2:14:21 PM
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phx08
April 1, 2013 3:22:11 PM
phx08
April 1, 2013 4:42:05 PM
marshallbradley
April 1, 2013 5:48:22 PM
phx08
April 1, 2013 8:10:20 PM
Dis gunna be good
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With the 24pin and 8pin cables, Bitfenix Alchemy extensions are pre-sleeved and come in red. I use a 24pin extension (for the actually legit reason of it needing to be extended) in red, and its very good quality.
Modded side panel window, nice.
Though I do wonder whats the point when there is already a fairly large window there, and all you seem to be doing is making it smaller by removing the curve of it
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Make sure you don't go overkill with case lighting and its general red-ness, minimalism is sometimes best. I used to have two red LED strips in my rig, whole thing was lit up with a harsh red light and you could see every imperfection. Took them out, and now I just have a soft glow from a side fan and my water-block has this awesome backlight effect from the embedded LED's. Very nice shine off the graphics card if you look at it from the right angle.
Looks far better.
Any info on the water? There has to be a reason that "Liquid Cooled" is in the title.
.With the 24pin and 8pin cables, Bitfenix Alchemy extensions are pre-sleeved and come in red. I use a 24pin extension (for the actually legit reason of it needing to be extended) in red, and its very good quality.
Modded side panel window, nice.
Though I do wonder whats the point when there is already a fairly large window there, and all you seem to be doing is making it smaller by removing the curve of it
.Make sure you don't go overkill with case lighting and its general red-ness, minimalism is sometimes best. I used to have two red LED strips in my rig, whole thing was lit up with a harsh red light and you could see every imperfection. Took them out, and now I just have a soft glow from a side fan and my water-block has this awesome backlight effect from the embedded LED's. Very nice shine off the graphics card if you look at it from the right angle.
Looks far better.
Any info on the water? There has to be a reason that "Liquid Cooled" is in the title.
phx08
April 2, 2013 5:20:47 AM
Thanks for the info. On the bitfenix extensions!
Liquid cooling plans are in their infancy stage currently…Questions I’ve asked myself:
Liquid cooling plans are in their infancy stage currently…Questions I’ve asked myself:
- Are you currently happy with your temperatures at the moment?
NO!
- What do I want to do with this computer?
Gaming, 3d Max, Sony Vegas (editing) and general use.
- How well do I want these programs to perform?
The best they can
- What is needed for that to happen?
Don’t know that yet but I think I’m on the right track
- What needs to be cooled?
GPU, CPU, Motherboard (luckily mine already has the block on the VRMs)
- How much are you willing to spend?
not an issue, willing to spend however much as long as I get the most utility and happiness.
- Do you want to achieve a certain DELTA number in your loop?
Yes, but that may lead to a very loud rig.
- So what does that leave you with to do?
Sketchup the layout of the RADs (three) and tubing, CPU block, GPU blocks, tubing, compression fittings. I know I’m missing a lot probably, but it’s a start.
marshallbradley
April 2, 2013 6:24:12 AM
Yeah Biftenix extensions are fantastic, they're heatshrinkless (unlike Corsair's stuff) which is really nice.
The International site is only open at very specific times unfortunately (it's run by one single guy -- Nils -- who is kind of a legend
). You can always check out their German store with Google Translate though: http://de.mdpc-x.com/ Their cabling hooks (Kabelkrimkrams) are one thing you could consider, as I think they look much, much better than cable ties, if you're concerned about the build looking clean from all angles: http://de.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-kabelkrimskrams.htm
EDIT: Since you're going with extensions for the 24/8 Pin (and you want a ROG theme) what I think looks really good is if there is a mixed black and red theme to the wires (I don't know if they sell ones like this, they might do mixed colours though). It's not too hard to do yourself though, all you need is to get one red extension and one black -- make sure they're the same length -- (or both colors of each if you truly want to mix the colours) and re-pin them (it's not tough, just takes patience and some staples -- honestly staples are the best tool).
M
The International site is only open at very specific times unfortunately (it's run by one single guy -- Nils -- who is kind of a legend
). You can always check out their German store with Google Translate though: http://de.mdpc-x.com/ Their cabling hooks (Kabelkrimkrams) are one thing you could consider, as I think they look much, much better than cable ties, if you're concerned about the build looking clean from all angles: http://de.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-kabelkrimskrams.htmEDIT: Since you're going with extensions for the 24/8 Pin (and you want a ROG theme) what I think looks really good is if there is a mixed black and red theme to the wires (I don't know if they sell ones like this, they might do mixed colours though). It's not too hard to do yourself though, all you need is to get one red extension and one black -- make sure they're the same length -- (or both colors of each if you truly want to mix the colours) and re-pin them (it's not tough, just takes patience and some staples -- honestly staples are the best tool).
M
In regards to water, you will want to start here.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/277130-29-read-firs...
It will teach you near everything you need to know.
For the sake of cleanliness (this is your build log after all), would make a separate thread about the water aspect of the build and just post the results here. Discussions on water can take a while.
Damn, I'v been interested in custom sleeving my cables for a while now, and all this talk of it is making me want too.
Gah, I'v got other upgrades to do!
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/277130-29-read-firs...
It will teach you near everything you need to know.
For the sake of cleanliness (this is your build log after all), would make a separate thread about the water aspect of the build and just post the results here. Discussions on water can take a while.
Damn, I'v been interested in custom sleeving my cables for a while now, and all this talk of it is making me want too.
Gah, I'v got other upgrades to do!
phx08
April 2, 2013 12:28:48 PM
phx08
April 3, 2013 4:37:06 PM
phx08
April 4, 2013 4:54:29 PM
marshallbradley
April 4, 2013 4:59:41 PM
phx08
April 4, 2013 5:02:43 PM
Hah! He's a spaz...he thought they were toys and tried to chew / yank on them when I was carrying them over.
Yeah I need to get that extender pronto, and I also need to get an extender for the CPU wire since its within the PSU itself.
I actually spent some time organizing the back, but its nothing i'm proud of! I need to get some zip ties and mounts to organize the wires back there. Currently there is a noticeable bulge in the back panel when its closed.
Yeah I need to get that extender pronto, and I also need to get an extender for the CPU wire since its within the PSU itself.
I actually spent some time organizing the back, but its nothing i'm proud of! I need to get some zip ties and mounts to organize the wires back there. Currently there is a noticeable bulge in the back panel when its closed.
marshallbradley
April 4, 2013 5:44:56 PM
phx08
April 28, 2013 12:03:59 AM
phx08
April 28, 2013 1:03:21 AM
marshallbradley
April 28, 2013 5:32:03 AM
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