Tom's Watercooling Build Logs

[rubix_1011]

Hey everyone-

Just had an idea of how to collect and maintain all of our build logs, etc. into a single location- HERE! In this sticky.

The way I'd like to do this, is to maybe include 1-2 brief sentences on your build and perhaps a photo and then link your build guide here. That way, we have a single go-to resource for info that doesn't clutter up the forum.

Also, if you are listed in the WC club gallery...link your build log there and here for the gallery pics, as well...I'd like to see if we can get links between the WC gallery pics and the build logs for those users so people can see pics and jump between the two stickies, but still keep them clean and separate.

 

[orangejuice789]

Build Log - Project Colorblind.

This was my first build log, and is essentially a GPU-CPU loop w/ one 3x120mm radiator and one 2x120mm radiator. I fit most of the components into a mid-tower case, but put the radiators in a wooden rad-box underneath.

Here is the link:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/267589-29-build-project-colorblind

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Psycho Rider, still in progress but getting back underway
Two T-Virus resses are going at the front on top, not got them yet though due to meh.....

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareuk.inc&cat=13&post=311860&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
I'll post a link to it in the gallery when its finished so as not to break that threads rules
**T-Virus resses on route from the states, not long now hehe 15/10/11**
Moto

 

[Lutfij]

Here are my build's - don't have a name for them...yet

Rig 1

Rig 2

* will have a new rig soon - though just waiting for the TJ08-E case to arrive.
Cheers! ~ to the folks posting and the one who was inspired to open this thread

 

[ortoklaz]

you may want to include ,Name ,link and single pic (finish build)
congrats on new sticky rubix

 

[manzooka]

This is my first WC build. It's currently in progress using a slightly modified Corsair 800D. No pics worth showing just yet

Edit: New Photo

Build Log: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/269332-29-build-800d-2600k-gtx580-build

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Lies! thats a great looking project so far,
throw a couple of pics in here, like the one with the 240 and psu in to confuse people
Moto

 

[Aleckazee]

Just started this bad boy last night. No where near complete, as you can see I still need to finish the loop, mount pump, cable management etc.

Going to be adding a GPU block and a 200mm radiator when I get the parts (soonish hopefully).

It's my first loop so I'm playing around with it a lot. at the moment I have 2 noctua nf p12s in push/pull and then a single XSPC XINRUILIAN in pull

 

[Motopsychojdn]

You taking it all back out to rinse when the tubing is done or flushing in situ?
Moto

 

[rubix_1011]

I love the look of white tubing...

 

[Motopsychojdn]

It can be yours mate,
http://www.paperstone.co.uk/cat_553-579-581_Correction-Fluid-Inc-Tippex.aspx
and for the fiddly bits
http://www.paperstone.co.uk/prod_17625_553-579-582_Tipp-Ex-Shake-n-Squeeze-Correction-Fluid-Pen-Fine-Point-Ref-802422-Pack-10.aspx
hehe
Moto

 

[rubix_1011]

^ I knew it...

 

[Aleckazee]

I've cleaned everything apart from the cpu block, I think i'll take it out to clean it

 

[wolfram23]

I made a build thread when I installed my CPU loop. In the future I'll be buying a bigger case, throwing in another rad and adding GPU(s) to the loop but for now, this is my build thread.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/266095-29-water-cooling-antec-build-thread

 

[rubix_1011]

I've cleaned everything apart from the cpu block, I think i'll take it out to clean it

Well, this is rather random...

 

[Motopsychojdn]

I think He's responding to my question,
I just wondered if he was ripping it all out to flush or if he was leaving it in place,
I approve of the taking it out option, well, I'm jealous because thats not going to be an option for me lol
Moto

 

[Whunys]

As I just finished my rig one week ago and yet also the leak testing (one week must be enough I think to get sure it's all proof), here is my contribution:

 

[Motopsychojdn]

one week must be enough I think to get sure it's all proof**

get used to examining the loop as a habit, you'll notice potential leaks sooner
Looks pretty good though, I like the Qdc's through the floor panel/separator
Moto

 

[wolfram23]

As I just finished my rig one week ago and yet also the leak testing (one week must be enough I think to get sure it's all proof), here is my contribution:


[url]http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5795/casec.th.jpg[/URL]

Very nice! I'm looking at getting an 800D but I'll need a place to put my 120x2 rad on the bottom. Think that's doable?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareuk.inc&cat=11&post=269332&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
totally doable, he's also a little further up on this thread, bout 8 posts up?
Moto

 

[Whunys]

I like the Qdc's through the floor panel/separator

Thanks, got the idea from a rig I saw on youtube and found it looks good .

get used to examining the loop as a habit

I do it at least once a week when cleaning the dust from the case and have a daily global look on it to go sure, but as I said if it had to leak it would have allready happened (I think).

need a place to put my 120x2 rad on the bottom

Like Moto said, Manzooka did it he also shows how he did it in his original post.

 

[boiler1990]

I forgot that this sticky existed

My Raven RV02 is my first watercooling attempt, and everything went pretty smoothly. The motivation was mostly doing it because most people don't/say it can't be. Definitely could've afforded a HAF X or 800D, but I bought a dremel instead

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/267276-29-completed-18sep2011-raven-rv02-build

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Yup, when people say 'you can't do that' or 'that wont work' it just makes me find the way to do it,
how else can you hope to progress?
Moto

 

[wolfram23]

I'm in the middle of putting my rad in the front of my Antec 902... it's going to be interesting. Right now I'm just about ready to reconnect everything, just gotta get a few supplies to secure it all in place and finish it up. I'll definitely post pics when done. I'm kind of excited because I actually think in the future I could sandwich a second 220 rad in there, when I get my next GPU and WC it (in 2012).

I'm just debating now whether to buy a slim DVD drive or go without one, as I barely use it and my girlfriend has a USB DVD-RW.

I'm also saving around $350 by not buying a Silverstone TJ07B-W haha =P

 

[rubix_1011]

You just need a bigger hammer, that's all, bro.