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2019/10/22 23:55:05 (permalink)
We can rebuild her........



Above picture of my parents place, off the front porch, and where I grew up at.
 
The system survived being shipped halfway cross the country, but the X58 is showing its age.   With the wife and I starting fresh here in Arkansas, its a good new beginning for us as a new couple and starting a family .  This rebuild will need to last me a few years or more, cant spend alot on this rebuild, but the new parts needs to count too. 
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Parts List:
Asrock X470 Taichi (link)
AMD RYZEN 7 3800X 8|16_Core 3.9 GHz (4.5GHz)(link)
Gskill 2x8GB 3200Hz/CL14 (link)
Samsung 970 Pro M2 512GB (link)
Cooling List:
Alphacool NexXxoS  XT45 Radiator (link)
Alphacool Eisdecke DDC/D5 Single Reservoir for Alphacool Eisdecke Top (link)
Alphacool VPP655 D5 Pump (link)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (total of 3or6 for the rad) (link)
Already Have:
Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU - Chrome (link)
Corsair RM850x (link)
Samsung EVO 512GB SSD SATA(link)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (link)
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM (link) Case Exhaust Fan
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 SC (link)
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Not sure about the water fittings, diff want a permanent drain in the loop,  will be CPU only at first, if I do add a GPU to the loop Ill just add another 120 rad on the rear fan exhaust. Down the road I will replace the GTX_980. Feedback is welcome and will also be my first water build...
 
EDIT: So, my monitor didnt make the trip from Oregon, out of warrenty anyways, looking for a decent IPS at 1440P with DisplayPort?
AOC Q3279VWFD8  31.5 1440/75Hz (link) ATM its $250 from B&H
 
 
Thx,
Knight' 
post edited by knightsilver - 2019/10/24 21:57:39
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 05:07:11 (permalink)
    Cool that you're going to Re-build it .
     
    If you want to save some money, you could cut down the ram to only 16 gigs & drop the water cooling parts ( expensive) and swap that for AIO cooling unit on the processor .
     And possibly even downgrade the motherboard to a X470 or B series , since you aren't using the PCIe 4.0 
     
    Good luck, either way .  Enjoy ! 
     

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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 05:13:21 (permalink)
    Good luck with this build

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    knightsilver
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 09:27:28 (permalink)
    Can you even update the X470 BOIS to run a Ryzen 3, without having an older cpu?
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 14:05:33 (permalink)
    Good luck on the build. I am really thinking about building my first custom loop.With this community its making me feel more confident to take the plunge. just trying to decide on doing custom loop now on the old Devils Canyon for experience and not risking new hardware or to go all in a new build.

     
     
                               
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 14:52:17 (permalink)
    Steve,

    https://www.asrock.com/mb...%20Taichi/index.us.asp
     
    Looks like its a year old, maybe some great BOIS updates and a more seasoned solid motherboard?
    https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/asrock-x470-taichi-review,1.html
     
     
    G.SKILL AMD 16GB- 3200-CL14
    https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820232530

    For $200 looks nicer than what ya get with the X570 vs $$$, talked to Asrock, and there’s options if ya get an older X470 Taaichi if you happen to get a bois that doesn’t support Ryzen3. Ill look at a cheaper 2x8GB_LowCL/3GHz kits.

    Tattude69, I learned to build my first full custom build here in the eVGA forums. I’ve been here 10 yrs now, been through a lot myself, the community here is very helpful, along with some overly opinion dudes but just take those opinions with a grain of salt. Also check out Modmymods, their super old school, and highly recommended them for your watercooling needs.

    BTW, watch of for Sir Spam-a-lot, calls him self RJ...... 🙂
    post edited by knightsilver - 2019/10/24 19:50:22
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 15:53:54 (permalink)
    Thank you for the advise, Make no mistake this community is the only reason i was able to build what i have and enjoy it so much and i am looking forward to my first custom loop, Thanks to people like you and the rest of the community for providing such great resource's and personal experience 


     
     
                               
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/23 18:17:42 (permalink)
    If a 45 mm radiator would fit .. go with that or even better a 60mm radiator (thickness impacts cooling) 
     
    420 mm radiator  (3x140mm) has even more capacity to move heat - if it fits
     
    Near lowest point of your loop ..... add a "T" fitting - add a valve (if you like) & fitting for the hose - get a Plug - Even if you get a valve to make sure nothing leaks
     
    Use [3/8 by 5/8] - OR - [1/2 by 3/4] soft tubing ----> Always use heavy wall tubing - less likely to collapse -
     
    3/8 tubing will be easier to use - taking less room for bends
     
    I like to use EK fitting .... they have worked for me
     
    Use the top of your Reservoir as a place to fill the loop - you can run a fill line to the top of PC if you want to a fill plug
     
    Always use hose clamps on barb fittings - the tubing Will swell under pressure & heat a Can come off the barb if not clamped

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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/24 18:14:52 (permalink)
    link: This is New?
    https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-leak-tester
     
    Fittings,
    https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-hfb-fitting-13mm-nickel
     
    https://modmymods.com/alphacool-g1-4-1-2-13mm-barbed-fitting-with-o-ring-fatboy-chrome-17089.html
     
    https://modmymods.com/alphacool-tubing-alphatube-hf-13-10-3-8-id-clear-3m-9-8ft-retailbox-18413.html
    For the Drain:
    https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-af-y-splitter-rotary-2f-1m-g1-4-nickel
     
    https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-af-y-splitter-3f-g1-4-nickel
     
    What kind of hose clamps ya use CGTX?
     
     https://modmymods.com/phobya-1-2-13mm-14-3mm-hexagonal-hose-clamp-blue-68248.html
     
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    Id have to trim the PSU shroud to fit a larger rad. Starting to think will be smart down the road, if I add anything else.
     
    Update Post One, parts, and cooling list ish....
    post edited by knightsilver - 2019/10/24 21:38:11
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/25 14:22:44 (permalink)
    I hope you enjoy your new project Knight. Those hose clamps you listed look nice, just make sure you buy the right size. Most of the major fittings will be fine: EK, Bitpower, Barrow, Koolance, Alphacool, ect. I agree with going 16Gb, you could always add another kit{matched} when $$ permits. I hope you and the wife are doing well with the new move. 

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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/25 14:31:33 (permalink)
    Handy way to join tubes  & pass through case: EK-AF Pass-Through G1/4 - Nickel
     
    EK-AF FillPort G1/4 - Nickel - works to make a "fill tube" that you remove - or permanent mount 
     
    If the clamp will not be seen - Stainless worm clamp - not too wide - so it sits in the groove - between last barb & the end of fitting with threads
     
    Some people have used zip ties to squeeze the hose on the barb fittings --> I'm not a fan - Not all that secure IMO
     
    Fittings that are viewable - use this type - EKWB EK-ACF Compression Fitting for Soft Tubing, 10/16mm (3/8" ID, 5/8" OD), Nickel, 4-Pack
     
     EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G1/4 - Nickel - Optional, it does Help
     
    lEK-AF T-Splitter 3F G1/4 - Nickel     Install the drain at 90 to the flow
     
    Bitspower Sealing Plug For 3/8" ID Tube  - plug for drain - use a Clamp

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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/25 17:08:52 (permalink)
    How do compression fittings hold up? Id rather just use the same type of fittings through out the case?
     
     
    Notfordman, The move was not fun, but its good to be home, wife loves it down here. Be nicer once things settle and get back to a normal for us.  Bend Oregon was just costing us too much to live, at least down here we can afford our own land down the raod, maybe our own small farm. 
    post edited by knightsilver - 2019/10/25 17:20:04
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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/25 18:55:00 (permalink)
    knightsilver
    How do compression fittings hold up? Id rather just use the same type of fittings through out the case?
     
     



    The "outer" knurled "ring" is the external clamp & has internal (female) threads.
     
    Slide "ring" onto the hose
    place hose onto the barb of the Installed fitting ---> the largest diameter of fitting - has male threads for the "ring"
     
    Now slide and turn "ring" --> it threads onto the fitting --> Hand tight
     
    This "ring" stops the hose from expanding & coming off of the barb

    https://www.ekwb.com/shop...6mm-white#ow_alert_box

     
    There are different brands & designs -- these have a "Carbon Fiber look"
     

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    Re: K7_The Quickening 2019/10/27 19:46:27 (permalink)

     


     
    Im thinking CPU only right now, for the watercooling "unless the Alphacool 240x86 Monsta Radiator can cool the cpu and GPU" & add a single 120 rad at the exhaust fan to the mix for the GPU later on? If I do add a GPU with watercooling, Id most likely just buy a stock gpu with the waterblock installed like EVGA's Hydro Copper, then add the single 120rad at the exhaust if the 240x86mm rad wasnt enough. But right now, thats way down the road as far as my cash goes...
    post edited by knightsilver - 2019/10/27 19:55:59
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