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My first watercooled rig!

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2022/11/07 21:21:27 (permalink)
I changed plans multiple times throughout the build and I realize it's not much, but I really wanted a new build and wanted to have it water cooled, since I've only ever had AIO for my CPU, never an actual custom loop with water blocks and stuff.
 
Case: Corsair 7000D
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk
GPU: eVGA RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra Gaming w/ ekwb Quantum Vector2 Water block (Active backplate!)
CPU: i9-12900KS
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 128GB 3200MHz
Storage: 3X Samsung 980 Pro w/ Heatsink 2TB (6TB total)
PSU: Be Quiet! Power Pro 12 1500W
 
I originally planned to do my build with a Corsair XD7 Pump/Reservoir Combo but wanted more fans instead of taking up the space with this, so I ditched it and swapped out for the XD5 instead.
 
I also planned on using hard tubing, I failed 2 attempts at bending the tube properly, 3rd times the charm, looked really good, then I went to bend the other side and it came out super good, I was proud of myself, until I realized I bent it the wrong way and at that moment I realized I was going with soft tubing. LOL.
 
This is what I started with prior to making changes, I was still missing stuff like more fans, cables, etc.
 

 
Samsung 980 Pro's installed!
 

 
i9-12900KS Installed!
 

 
RAM Installed!
 

 
CPU Waterblock installed!
 

 
Motherboard mounted inside the case, 140MM Fan on exhaust in the rear of the case, Corsair 360MM Radiator on top with 3 QL120's and 3 Noctua NF-P12's installed on top with a push/pull configuration. 360MM Radiator with 3 QL120's installed inside the case as well, First tube placed!
 

 
Leak tested for 30 hours!! Mostly because I was too lazy and lacked the will to continue the build, But I guess 30 hours leak test is good?
 

 
OMG, It's alive!!! But still, only the radiator fans (most important ones) are working as of this pic while I setup everything, Because I did not realize how many fans I would put in total and needed another PWM fan hub and extensions!
 

 
Installed a Coolermaster GPU Support Bracket to prevent sagging!
 

 
Build is finally complete!
 

 

 
 
 
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post edited by JGLuxe - 2022/11/07 21:26:24

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    Re: My first watercooled rig! 2022/11/08 08:04:21 (permalink)
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    Awesome! Really like the color contrast. 

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    Re: My first watercooled rig! 2022/11/22 00:59:14 (permalink)
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    Re: My first watercooled rig! 2022/12/06 03:58:14 (permalink)
    Congrats on your first water build! I haven't bothered with hard line tubing, yet. I don't think I have the patience for it lol. Plus, I don't even have windows in my case now. So I'm not worried.
     
    And I wonder what my little eye sees with a trigger on the floor.

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