900d watercooling build log

[bejabbers]

So, my 900D should be arriving at the end of this month, or early next, depending on shipping dates from Corsair. So in the mean time I've started putting together a preliminary list of what's going to go in it. I will be moving my current system over, into the new case, but aside from my pump and blocks, pretty much the entire liquid loop is getting changed.

So here's what's going in the beast:
ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
Intel Core i7 3930K
16GB G.Skill RipjawZ
EVGA GTX 580 Hydro Copper 2 (soon to be replaced with the EVGA GTX Titan Hydro Copper)
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty
Antec TPQ-850
Mushkin Enhanced Chronos Deluxe 120GB SSD
Mushkin Enhanced Chronos Deluxe 240GB SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black HDD

And the cooling:
EK-D5 X-Res
Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 480mm
Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 240mm
Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 480mm
Legion Fan Controller
Bitspower 12mm spacer
Bitspower mini valve
Bitspower Fill/Drain port
Bitspower Stop plug
Bitspower 5mm spacer
Bitspower Compression fitting x 4
Bitspoer 90 degree Compression fitting x 7
Bitspower 45 degree Comppression fitting x 7
Bitspower D5 pump mod
PrimoFlex Advanced LRT tubing
Bitspower T-block
EK-NI Holder
Noctua NF-F12 x 10
Corsair AF120 x 3
Corsair AF140
EK Supreme HF Full Gold - Already have
Alphacool D5 pump - Already have

Once everything's in, I'll take some pictures and post them. It's going to be a fun build.

 

[bejabbers]

So... I haven't updated as I went, but everything except the case has arrived, going to pick that up at the UPS store on Saturday.

All the bits (missing a few in the picture, but have picked them up since)


a few other pieces I felt like getting since I wanted a better sound card and my wireless card doesn't seem to be performing optimally, sometimes causing my startup to hang.


and lastly...
Titan!!!! (it doesn't say on the box, but it's the hydro copper edition)


Build pictures coming soon!

 

[toolmaker_03]

That look to be a killer build, I will be waiting for the finished build and temp results. lots of pics please

 

[manofchalk]

This is going to be good, bring on the pics!

 

[bebop460]

WOW. awesomeness. 900D+Titan.

Yes, many pics please.

I just noticed; 2x480mm rads!?? I'm excited to see this.

 

[bejabbers]

The final piece!

Build pics coming soon.

 

[bejabbers]

Alright, so it's a minor-major update.

So, the monsta rad is just a bit too tick, I can't get the CPU power cables connected. I decided to set up the loop without the top rad in so I can still use the computer, and I'll just add it in when I get it. I'll be ordering the 60mm version to replace the 80mm monsta.

These aren't the pictures from my camera, just the ones from my phone, so they're not too great. I'll put up beauty shots when the build is completely finished.

All the boxes

Putting in the drain port

the temporary build - minus the top rad

drain port T and ball valve.

 

[bejabbers]

Finally got around to taking some pictures of my latest build!

 

[toolmaker_03]

That looks sweet, I hope that some day, I will build a rig that is as clean, as this build turned out.

 

[bebop460]

That is gorgeous. Excellent work.

 

[bejabbers]

Thanks guys it's all a labour of love

 

[xorpy]

Thanks guys it's all a labour of love

Really nice build bejabbers, turned out great! Could you share how you did filling and bleeding with that res/pump setup and top mounted radiator? I have a similar config in a 900D and am having trouble doing this.

 

[bejabbers]

Thanks guys it's all a labour of love

Really nice build bejabbers, turned out great! Could you share how you did filling and bleeding with that res/pump setup and top mounted radiator? I have a similar config in a 900D and am having trouble doing this.

I filled the loop the same way I'd fill any other loop; open the reservoir, pour in water, run pump, fill with more water, repeat. As far as bleeding, I built a T and valve into the bottom of the loop that comes out the bottom of the case. bleeding is no problem.

 

[bebop460]

Looks like the fan controller you bought is a "G-Vans," a "counterfeit...low quality and unsafe reproduction unit" (of a Lamptron). (http://www.overclock.net/t/1195612/official-statement-regarding-g-vans-knock-off-controllers-products)

I wanted to make you aware of this, as supposing it is indeed unsafe, you may wish to exchange it.

 

[Recon97]

PLEASE TELL ME HOW DID YOU DO THAT?I KNKW NOTHING CUZ I AM A BEGINNER! 🙁 please guide me to build a very clean pc with 900D

 

[bejabbers]

PLEASE TELL ME HOW DID YOU DO THAT?I KNKW NOTHING CUZ I AM A BEGINNER! 🙁 please guide me to build a very clean pc with 900D

There are lots of great guides in the stickies at the top of the forum. If you've never built a computer before, you might not want to jump into watercooling right away. But if you're really keen on it, take the time to research your components and read/watch plenty of build guides - they will help give you a good idea of what you're going to need to spend, build tips as well as some important notes about safety.

 

[rubix_1011]

^ I would definitely agree with this. There is a lot of info on these forums and all over the internet to help you get started. Most of it is just finding out info on things you might not have known to consider.