Build Log - Inwin 909 - 8700K - Duncans RGB Aussie PC

[SHUNKZ]

Hey,

My Experience

I have built a fair few basic assemble PC's but never challenged myself to this extent. I am a diesel fitter so I have a general understanding of how important it is to research and understand the functionality before assembly. So I am basically not that experienced.

Aim of the Build and this Forum:
Achieve an overkill PC for gaming and streaming. I would like a simplistic look that's neutral in colour governed only by the RGB lighting, this will enable me to change the theme of the build with a flick of the switch.

I will try to keep this as detailed as possible but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

I will be asking heaps of questions along the way and encourage any advice/support.

PC Components:

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/zwhQV6

CPU Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor
MB Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
RAM G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
SSD Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
GPU Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)
GPU Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)
Case Inwin - 909 SILVER ATX Full Tower Case
PSU EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
OS Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit
Fans 5 x NZXT Aer RGB120 61.4 CFM 120mm Fans
Fan Controller NZXT GRID+ V3 Digital Fan Controller
LED's NZXT HUE+ Extension Kit
LED Controller NZXT Hue+

Water Cooling Components:

Radiator Rear EK-CoolStream XE 360 (Triple)
Radiator Front EK-CoolStream SE 240 (Slim Dual)
MB and CPU Monoblock EK-FB ASUS M9H Monoblock - Nickel
GPU Monoblock 2 x EK-FC1080 GTX Strix - Nickel
GPU Monoblock Back Plate EK-FC1080 GTX Strix Backplate - Black
GPU 3-Slot Parrallel Terminal EK-FC Terminal X2 3-slot - Plexi
Tubing 6 x EK-HD Tube 12/16mm 500mm
Fittings 10 x EK-HDC Fitting 16mm G1/4 - Black
Pump/Reservoir Combos 2 x EK XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM Glass Pump/Reservoir Combo


Extra Special Tools

DIY Bending Kit EK-HD Tube D.I.Y. Kit 10&12mm
Delid Tool Rockit 88 Delid & Relid for LGA 1150 & 1151
Vinyl Cutting Tool American Crafts DIY Shop Craft Knife (Souced from local Craft Shop - Spotlight)
Grinder Grinder with a cutting disc on it for cutting the acrylic

Extra Special Components

Liquid Metal Liquid Ultra 2nd Gen Metal Liquid Thermal Paste
CPU Silicon Permatex Ultra Black RTV Silicone Gasket Maker Sealant
Cosmetic Case Mod Acrylic White Acrylic Sheet Australian (Sourced from local hardware store - Bunnings)
Cosmetic Case Mod Vinyl Matte Black Vinyl (Similar to what you use on your school books)

Status of Build
[strike]-Organise Parts[/strike]
[strike]-Design Acrylic/Vinyl covers for the case[/strike]
[strike]-Fit 1 x GPU Manifold with liquid metal[/strike]
-Fit 1 x GPU Manifold with liquid metal
[strike]-Fit GPU Rad and Fans[/strike]
[strike]-Delid CPU with liquid metal[/strike]
[strike]-Fit CPU with liquid metal[/strike]
[strike]-Fit Motherboard/CPU monoblock[/strike]
[strike]-Fit Motherboard to case[/strike]
[strike]-Fit 1 x GPU to case[/strike]
-Fit 1 x GPU to case
[strike]-Exchange 850W PSU for 1000W Platinum PSU[/strike]
-Design Loop when pumps arrive.
[strike]-Purchase and Fit 2 x Front fans for the CPU radiator to make it pull from outside the case in.[/strike]
[strike]-Purchase and Fit 3 x thin fans to 360mm radiator to make GPU radiator push pull.[/strike]
[strike]-Fit PSU[/strike]
[strike]-Fit Fan controller.[/strike]
-Fit second GPU.
-Hard line Tubing.
-Fit 1 x Pump/Reservoir combo into the top of the case.
-Fit 1 x Pump/Reservoir combo to the bottom of the case
-Cable Management.

 

[SHUNKZ]

Also as pretty as that case is, it has crappy airflow. I kind of think you picked the wrong case for this. Of course it's easy being an armchair quarterback, so what do I know.

lol yeah! I knew this case had poor air flow and cable routing but I really liked the look of it.

 

[SHUNKZ]

Do you really want to have the reservoir sitting on top of everything? Is there any way you can have them placed side by side on the bottom of the case? I get that it would mean some extra routing, however it would also be more protective of all those pretty parts. I took a look at a bunch of custom loop pictures in both edge pics and google pics. When I say bunch, I mean hundreds. Not one of them had the reservoir directly above the internals. I believe there is a good reason for that. You might want to think about this a little.

No room at the bottom for 2 pump/reservoir combos especially when I put my other 1080 in. Heaps of the in win 909 builds have a reservoir at the top.

 

[SHUNKZ]

Hi,
Apologies for the lack of updates over Easter!

So I spent a lot longer then expected finding extended bolts for the rear GPU radiator to add in the extra noctua fans making it push/pull. Still amazes me why america use imperial thread type when the rest of the world is Metric. Because 6-32 is impossible to find here in Australia I ended up drilling out the radiator holes and tapping a 5mm metric thread.

Started my hard line tubing. I used 4 tubes practising with temperatures, measuring, speed of bending before I actually received a usable outcome.

Purchased and fitted the fan controller and LED controller

Put in my hopefully last order for the sleeved cables, more 16mm tubing, more fittings plus heaps more.

 

[SHUNKZ]

Hey Guys,

Update: Completed the build apart from the cable management, slight bubble issue which I am not sure if its normal posted here http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3690749/micro-bubbles-watercool-build.html.

I am going to install windows, setup fans and drivers etc, hopefully the bubbles would have gone then give it a go overclocking it.

 

[urbancamper]

Very nice

 

[ameyer75]

Hey! I'm sorry to necro an old thread, but I have a quick question. I'm considering purchasing a 909, but I'm curious. How the heck do you get to your motherboard IO ports?? I mean, if they're enclosed in the case, do you simply not use them?? I can't for the life of me figure it out.