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UPDATE (current progress):   ======================================================================================================== Hello all, its been a while since I have done a build. Ive been using my X99 system since 2014 until now. To recap and view my X99 rig please click my Mods Rigs page in my profile (Titled 2014 build). Anyways I have decided to begin a new build for 2020. Here are the components I will be using: Case: ROG Helios Motherboard: ROG Maximus XII Formula CPU: Core i9 10900k RAM: 16 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum @ 3000Mhz (4 x 4GB) GPU: TBD ? (Trying for a 3080 FTW3 or HC  ) Power Supply: ROG Thor 1200W Monitor: ROG PG35VQ (200hz, 3440x1440, HDR1000) Cooling Distro block + pump + res: EK-Quantum Reflection Evolv X D5 PWM D-RGB - Plexi CPU Block: EK Quantum Velocity Radiator: HWLabs Black Ice Nemesis GTS360 (needed thinner rad to fit in new case) Fans: Lian Li Unifan SL120 Tubing: Bitspower Non-chamfer Crystal Link 12mm OD acrylic I began with drilling some holes into the chassis to mount the distro block:     This Distro block just barely fits, but it does fit 
post edited by Cableguy696969 - 2020/11/30 17:23:55
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 09:28:45
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Motherboard installed with rough tubing path mockup    I decided to not go with the Maximus XII monoblock because I dont like the way it looks. Instead Im running tubes to the individual blocks.
post edited by Cableguy696969 - 2020/11/01 16:33:16
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 10:22:36
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Very nice, sleek and smooth, good luck with the rest of the build.
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 10:26:54
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Very nice, sleek and smooth, good luck with the rest of the build.
Thank you! The CPU is scheduled to arrive sometime this week and the rest of the tubing as well. Im hoping to complete all the tubing by this weekend 
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 10:37:15
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great start to your new build When i saw the photos of you Rig in first post ... thought nice job; then read they were your old Rig recap photos  I'd just point people towards your Mods Rigs page to see photos of your Current Rig 
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 10:53:51
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 11:57:05
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Looking good so far. I've always wanted to do a hard tubing build for my PC but I change hardware too often 
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 14:10:57
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This is what the build reminds me of.
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 19:48:43
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/26 21:24:25
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Hello all, its been a while since I have done a build. Ive been using my X99 system since 2014 until now. To recap and view my X99 rig please click my Mods Rigs page in my profile (Titled 2014 build). Anyways I have decided to begin a new build for 2020. Here are the components I will be using:
Case: ROG Helios
Motherboard: ROG Maximus XII Formula
CPU: Core i9 10900k
RAM: 16 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum @ 3000Mhz (4 x 4GB)
GPU: TBD ? (Trying for a 3080 FTW3 or HC )
Power Supply: ROG Thor 1200W
Monitor: ROG PG35VQ (200hz, 3440x1440, HDR1000)
Cooling
Distro block + pump + res: EK-Quantum Reflection Evolv X D5 PWM D-RGB - Plexi
CPU Block: EK Quantum Velocity
Radiator: HWLabs Black Ice Nemesis GTS360 (needed thinner rad to fit in new case)
Fans: Lian Li Unifan SL120
Tubing: Bitspower Non-chamfer Crystal Link 12mm OD acrylic
I began with drilling some holes into the chassis to mount the distro block:
This Distro block just barely fits, but it does fit
That's what I did on my mods rig as well, I had to drill both halves of the chassis to mount my flat pump/reservoirs. Was well worth it because I needed one on front and back side. Mine is called kingpins-n-green on the mod rigs page.
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/10/27 01:27:09
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/01 15:33:47
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/01 15:43:48
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I used a saw and jig to cut the tubing and 1000 grit sand paper to smooth out the edges   
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/01 15:51:25
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This was the first time I ever did hardline tubing. I tried to get it as close as I could to being leveled:    I left the radiator out for now because I still need to acid clean it. But I wanted to leak test the blocks since I changed around jetplates in the CPU block:  The blocks are good. No leak
post edited by Cableguy696969 - 2020/11/01 16:00:59
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/02 09:00:38
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Like the Distro block. Doing the same on my build later this month. Couldn't fit the EK one where I am placing mine, but I like the look. 
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/02 09:50:58
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looking very good ... your first time with hardline tubing .. impressive results  Using a new radiator ? Acid wash is on the harsh side ... unless it is very dirty inside .. neutralizing / removing all traces of the acid is the hardest part Good idea, pressure testing in stages - can help find any issues as the build progresses & before other parts are in the way & you can address any existing issues while waiting for parts
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/02 10:41:55
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Like the Distro block. Doing the same on my build later this month. Couldn't fit the EK one where I am placing mine, but I like the look.
Thanks I had to measure out the room I had to work with and then just get a distro that fits within the space. Cool GTX
looking very good ... your first time with hardline tubing .. impressive results
Using a new radiator ? Acid wash is on the harsh side ... unless it is very dirty inside .. neutralizing / removing all traces of the acid is the hardest part
Good idea, pressure testing in stages - can help find any issues as the build progresses & before other parts are in the way & you can address any existing issues while waiting for parts
Thank you! And yes its a brand new rad since my last one (a Thrmochill PA 120.3) was too thick for this case. The new radiator is a HardwareLabs Black Ice Nemesis 360GTS. It looks fairly clean inside but Im nervous about clogging up my new loop. I never had clear tubes before so Im trying to keep it as clean as possible. Do you think I can get away with rinsing with distilled water, run DW and flush it out a few times from the loop
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/02 12:23:39
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going all out with the hard tubing - nice
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/02 12:54:26
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And yes its a brand new rad since my last one (a Thrmochill PA 120.3) was too thick for this case. The new radiator is a HardwareLabs Black Ice Nemesis 360GTS. It looks fairly clean inside but Im nervous about clogging up my new loop. I never had clear tubes before so Im trying to keep it as clean as possible. Do you think I can get away with rinsing with distilled water, run DW and flush it out a few times from the loop
I use a Hot water flush, refill & shake - to see what comes out of the radiator  [do not make a solid connection to your faucet, household water pressure is too high & will easily damage the radiator - if the water can't escape fast enough through an open port] Repeat until it comes out clean - dumping into a white container helps you see the tiny bits After it is "clean" - then rinse with distilled water a couple of times
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/08 02:42:41
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This build is looking great so far
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/29 17:29:17
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/29 17:33:15
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/29 17:39:20
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And here is my setup from right before this upgrade. Its pretty much all the same except the the PC is now the new one  Monitor: ROG PG35VQ 35" Curved 200Hz HDR100 panel Keyboard: ROG Strix Scope Mouse: ROG Gladius II Wireless
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/29 18:57:28
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Very neat, loving the loop
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/11/30 17:19:21
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Thanks guys! This build was fun. It was definitely intimidating at first since this was my first attempt at hardline tubing and I decided to go with acrylic instead of PETG. The only part I found annoying was the tubing that goes from the CPU block to the distro block since both 90 degree bends had to be a specific distance from each other. I wasted a lot of tubing on this.. besides that 1 tube with the dual 90 degree bend, the rest went pretty smooth! I will post some final pics after I get the memory kit and the GPU waterblock installed
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/12/02 06:14:34
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Please share some Benchmark links
Need to add this to your Mods Rigs, make it your new primary PC
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/12/02 08:48:30
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Oh, man, that distro plate looks gorgeous.
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Re: My 2020 build (Comet Lake)
2020/12/02 08:57:53
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Just one awesome build. High quality work.
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