Recent content by SEBAR

What’s up OC3D, I have not posted a log in a while an am finally ready to share some of my new work with you. Ever since I built the custom reservoir for my last build log, Close Quarters , I have been having a lot of ideas for different types of reservoirs. I came up with an idea for a...

I am calling this mod project "Close Quarters" because I will be cramming in two 280mm Alphacool radiators into a Corsair 350D mATX case and as you can imagine space will be very tight inside the case. The color scheme for this build will Jade and Copper. This mod will feature a full copper...

Hello all, I have not posted in a little while so I thought I would share my most recent project with you. This is a step by step how to guide. I was experimenting with making my own reservoir to mount inside my 350D build because the limited space inside the case will not allow me to run a...

Hi, guys I am starting a new build. This time it will be in a Gunmetal Black Corsair C70. Some on the specs of the system have not been finalized yet but for the most part I will be using the following components. CPU: 3570K GPU: GTX 670 PSU: AX650 RAM: Mushkin Blackline Ridgeback 996991 Water...

I need some verification on the size difference between the UT60 and the RX240 UT60 Dimensions (LxWxH):280x124x60mm RX240 Dimensions (LxWxH):280x124x63mm The technical specs show the UT60 being slightly thinner then the RX240 but with the same length and width. Do these dimensions include the...

Hey guys I am considering buying a new motherboard for my main rig, currently have an MSI P67A-G45 with a 2600K. I am thinking of keeping the CPU and only replacing the motherboard. The two motherboards that I like the most are the MSI Z77 MPOWER and the SABERTOOTH Z77. What are your...

Hey guys, I am starting to learn overclocking. I have been following the forum and learning the basics. I have finally put myself into a good position to really start to take overclocking seriously. I have always relied on the built in features for overclocking, never going over the standard...

I have my eye on a set of MIPS ASUS Maximus 4 Gene-Z Set Nickel POM Limited Edition Southbridge and MOSFET water blocks. Has anyone had any experience with these? It looks like I will lose my 2nd PCI slots with the southbridge block, will it also interfere with the 1st slot?

I found an ASUS Maximus Gene z/Gen 3 for $40 this weekend (It was a floor sample at a local retailer). I bought it because it was so cheap. Installed a 2600K onto the board to see if it will post and it did. I also updated the BIOS to the latest for support for Ivy Bridge. What also should I...

I recently got a few Scyther Slipstream slim fans and thought I would share an overview of the fan. The specs of this fan are: Model # Fan Speed Fan Noise Air Flow Voltage Ampere SY1212SL12L 1,200rpm 21.71 dBA 24.03 CFM DC12 V 0.17 A I also put up a YouTube video at...

This is a fan noise and performance test I did to compare several fans I have. The test is not conducted with scientific precision and calibrated measuring tools however I tried to make the test as scientific as I could using what I have. The noise tests were conducted late in the evening...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiQsJNbNw2g Here is a short video box opening/overview I did on the XSPC Raystorm CPU waterblock and the XSPC EX240 radiator. Initial thoughts: I am very impressed with the overall packaging and presentation XSPC has put together for their products. The...

Hello guys and gals. I have been researching water cooling for some time now. I have asked some questions on what the best components are among other things. I have been piecing together some components and finally have everything I need to get started. Here is my list of components. -XSPX...

I am contemplating using a cross flow radiator and would like some feedback from the community whether or not they are worth buying. :)

Hello all, I am planning and building my first custom water loop. I have purchased a few parts already and decided to test the pump (Swiftech MCP35B) because It has bought second hand. I set up a test loop with just the res (Bitspower Water Tank Z Multi 150 ) and the pump. I am using Bitspower...