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The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench

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duality92 New Member Total Posts : 95 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2009/11/09 15:26:36 Status: offline Ribbons : 2 2017/10/26 09:52:40 (permalink) \| ModMyMods \| HighSpeedPC \| SeaSonic \| \| Apacer \| CableMod \| Aorus \| Hi fine people :) I've been the GPU reviewer for OCN for quite a bit now and I decided to create a rig just for testing GPUs. I have partenered up with HighSpeedPc.com, Seasonic, PC Mods Canada, ModMyMods, Aorus, Apacer and Cablemod to bring you the beast of a test bench I will be creating. I will be 3D Printing a lot of things to make this test bench one of a kind. I started out with an XL-ATX bench supplied by HighSpeedPC.com, they make some great test benches, but I wanted more. I told them I would be using two 360mm radiators, they then made a custom solution for me in the form of a standalone base that can hold two radiators with a res/pump between them like a pedestal. I took this idea and started printing brackets to have it attached to the XL-ATX bench as a third bottom tiered section. I will be 3D printing a dual PSU bracket, SSD brackets to hold 4 SSDs and new bench posts to accomodate a third tier. Dual PSU? Am I crazy? Why? The CPU, RAM and GPU are made to be easily swappable for various testing, so soft tubing was a must for certain parts. Hardware CPU : i5 7640X / i9 7900X Motherboard : Gigabyte AORUS Gaming 7 Pro X299 RAM : Apacer 48GB 3600 MHz GPU :* MSI 290X Lightning SSD 1 : Apacer AS330 240GB SATA SSD 2 : Apacer Z280 240GB NMVE PSU 1 : Seasonic Prime 650W Titanium PSU 2 : Seasonic Prime 1000W Titanium The custom dual PSU cable done by PC Mods Canada is basically an 18-pin extension with a bridge to PS_ON and ground for the second PSU. This way I don't have to have two 24-pin cables and one more for the bridge to the motherboard. This also enables me to have a Kill-a-Watt one the power supply to determine the actual GPU power draw from the PSU. The 290X will be in the last slot of the motherboard with quick disconnects for testing watercooled GPUs Watercooling Alphacool Eisbecher D5 150mm Acetal Reservoir incl. 1x Alphacool VPP655 Pump Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU - Intel/AMD - Polished Clear Alphacool Eisbrecher Pro XT45 Full Copper 360mm Radiator Alphacool Eislicht LED Panel - White Alphacool Eiszapfen 12mm G1/4" HardTube Knurled Compression Fitting - Sixpack - Chrome Alphacool Eiszapfen 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD G1/4" Compression Fitting - Chrome Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" 45 Degree Angled Rotatable Adapter Fitting - Chrome Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" 90° Rotary L-Connector - Chrome Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" Male To Male Rotatable Adapter Fitting - Chrome Alphacool Eiszapfen G1/4" Stop Plug - Chrome Alphacool G1/4 Bulkhead Connector - Chrome Alphacool G1/4 Eiszapfen 2-Way Ball Valve Fitting - Chrome Alphacool G1/4 Male to Male 5mm Extension - Chrome Alphacool G1/4 Round TEE Connection Terminal - Chrome Alphacool HardTube 12/10mm plexi clear 60cm - 4pcs Alphacool HF Quick Release Connector Kit G1/4 Inner Thread - Chrome Alphacool Ice Thermal Pad - 17W/mK 120x20x1mm - 2 Pieces Alphacool NB-eLoop 120 x 25mm Bionic Fan - 1200rpm Barrow 5-Way G1/4 Flow Splitter - Clear Mayhems 3/8"-5/8" (10/16mm) Ultra Clear Tubing Phobya 4Pin Molex to 9x 3Pin Fan Splitter PCB Watercool HEATKILLER® SW-X 60 DIY EKWB FC 290X Lightning post edited by duality92 - 2017/10/26 10:17:20 It's all fun and games 'til someone pulls the pin on a Live Grenade. #1 12 Replies Related Threads
duality92 New Member Total Posts : 95 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2009/11/09 15:26:36 Status: offline Ribbons : 2 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/10/26 09:57:43 (permalink) How do you fill an Eisplateau? Like this. It's all fun and games 'til someone pulls the pin on a Live Grenade. #2
PietroBR FTW Member Total Posts : 1202 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2013/09/14 06:40:52 Location: Brazil Status: offline Ribbons : 7 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/10/28 04:01:39 (permalink) That's some watercooling that will be done there. Surely will come out in awesomeness. Eager to see it! Case: Asus Z370-G Box / MB: Asus Z370-G / CPU: Intel I7 8700K / Mem.: 16GB (2x8) 3000Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 / GPU: GTX 1080TI FTW3 / A.I.O. W.C: EVGA CLC280 / PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750W #3
Snuwfer New Member Total Posts : 99 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2009/01/15 17:00:08 Location: Arvilla, North Dakota Status: offline Ribbons : 4 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/10/28 16:23:55 (permalink) I'd be a kid on christmas with all of that R5 1600 @ 4.1GHz 1.36vc, GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid, ASRock x370 Taichi, 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPx #4
notfordman Omnipotent Enthusiast Total Posts : 8772 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2007/08/09 23:52:23 Location: In a van, down by the Status: offline Ribbons : 28 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/10/30 20:02:33 (permalink) Sounds like a great project. That is a fine assembly of pieces you have so far. Is that a dye in the silver bottles/plastic bag? Heatware : http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=68330 #5
duality92 New Member Total Posts : 95 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2009/11/09 15:26:36 Status: offline Ribbons : 2 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/11/13 09:09:02 (permalink) notfordman Sounds like a great project. That is a fine assembly of pieces you have so far. Is that a dye in the silver bottles/plastic bag? it's Mayhems XT1 Nuke in UV Sky blue :) Seems I missed the updates on these forums, so here you do, a few updates in one :) So here's my motherboard, it's a unicorn, so don't try googling it xD MOSFETs - ??? 27B 73AX Capacitors - http://www.cooperindustri...4407_FP0906_Series.pdf 0906R1 R15 31PH17F So Sunday I got a few things done. I test fitted my 3D printed side combs to keep the cables in check (keep in mind, these screws are only temporary!). I replaced the stock rubber standoffs that the HighSpeedPC.com test bench come with, with regular standoffs for a more permanent solution. I installed the MNPCTech custom aluminium machined feet with alternate position for the radiator side, I have either symetrical for the test bench itself or I have offset to help with the uneven weight of the vertical pedastal type setup I have. It's all fun and games 'til someone pulls the pin on a Live Grenade. #6
RoyTInHouston New Member Total Posts : 91 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2017/04/10 16:14:43 Status: offline Ribbons : 0 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/11/13 09:39:10 (permalink) Could you send any unused parts my way :-) #7
rjohnson11 EVGA Forum Moderator Total Posts : 85038 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2004/10/05 12:44:35 Location: Netherlands Status: offline Ribbons : 86 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/11/13 09:56:53 (permalink) That is some really superior craftsmanship. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, Corsair Mp700 Pro M.2, 64GB Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 X670E Steel Legend, MSI RTX 4090 Associate Code: H5U80QBH6BH0AXF. I am NOT an employee of EVGA #8
XrayMan Insert Custom Title Here Total Posts : 63846 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2006/12/14 22:10:06 Location: Santa Clarita, Ca. Status: offline Ribbons : 115 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/11/13 20:27:34 (permalink) Looking great. I'm impressed. Takes a lot to impress me. My Affiliate Code: 8WEQVXMCJL Associate Code: VHKH33QN4W77V6A &nbsp #9
PietroBR FTW Member Total Posts : 1202 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2013/09/14 06:40:52 Location: Brazil Status: offline Ribbons : 7 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/11/14 02:10:24 (permalink) Dat cables and cable ties tho Everything looking great so far. Can't wait to see the liquid loop coming apart. Case: Asus Z370-G Box / MB: Asus Z370-G / CPU: Intel I7 8700K / Mem.: 16GB (2x8) 3000Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 / GPU: GTX 1080TI FTW3 / A.I.O. W.C: EVGA CLC280 / PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750W #10
duality92 New Member Total Posts : 95 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2009/11/09 15:26:36 Status: offline Ribbons : 2 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/12/11 09:14:59 (permalink) First batch of final pictures, M4 screws for cables holders remain :) waiting on them to arrive, long lead time though. It's all fun and games 'til someone pulls the pin on a Live Grenade. #11
Cool GTX EVGA Forum Moderator Total Posts : 31353 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2010/12/12 14:22:25 Location: Folding for the Greater Good Status: offline Ribbons : 123 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/12/11 09:36:39 (permalink) Nice test bench Learn your way around the EVGA Forums, Rules & limits on new accounts Ultimate Self-Starter Thread For New Members I am a Volunteer Moderator - not an EVGA employee **Older RIG projects RTX Project Nibbler** When someone does not use reason to reach their conclusion in the first place; you can't use reason to convince them otherwise! #12
PietroBR FTW Member Total Posts : 1202 Reward points : 0 Joined: 2013/09/14 06:40:52 Location: Brazil Status: offline Ribbons : 7 Re: The Ultimate GPU Review Test Bench 2017/12/12 02:22:17 (permalink) Amazing Build Case: Asus Z370-G Box / MB: Asus Z370-G / CPU: Intel I7 8700K / Mem.: 16GB (2x8) 3000Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 / GPU: GTX 1080TI FTW3 / A.I.O. W.C: EVGA CLC280 / PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750W #13

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