I call my Build "Live Fast Die Last", I am heavily into cars and computers so I thought I would put the best of both together. This is my first custom build for a computer. I have done many other computer builds, but none "custom". I got help from my step-dad in a lot of the troubleshooting, fitment and fabrication. Everything you see except for the powder coating I did myself, such as sleeving, cutting, tubing, etc. It took a total of 4 months, I actually had the build complete at the 1 month mark, but it was not what I imagined it to be so, I stripped it down and started all over again.
I originally used the EVGA Hydro water kit, but after seeing my brothers temps on his build (I will post up soon), I felt there was not enough cooling for the CPU and GPU. So I installed an Alphacool 240mmx40mm on top and 80mmx40mm on back for extra cooling. I also went through three different EVGA Hydro pumps that came in the kit and they all leaked, so I upgraded to an aftermarket pump (I cant remember the name, but I will get it on the next post).
Other little things I modified was:
- Power supply fans are now 40mm Noctuas (two in rear and one mounted in front)
- SSD are mounted on top of PSU due to HDD Cage being removed.
- Swapped out the power button with nice Red LED Ring button
- Sleeved the entire PSU with black paracord
- Clear Hard tubing between upper RAD and case
- Custom Mesh plate for the 240mm RAD on top
The specs are nothing crazy:
Intel I7 4770K
ASUS Impact VI w/ Bitspower Full MB Waterblock
EVGA TITAN Black 6GB
16GB Crucial Ballistix 1600mhz RAM
x2 Samsung PRO 240GB SSD (Raid0)
Water fittings are F1 Racing Tire Tread Patterns
Alphacool 240mm & 80mm Radiator
Thermaltake Red & Black 120mm (x2) & 80mm Fan to cool radiators