Back to basic NZXT build

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dujames777

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Well... I got tired of dealing with custom loop water cooling and decided to switch back to basic for easier maintenance and part switch out.

Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake
MSI Z270 XPower Gaming Titanium
G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB 2400MHz
FE GTX 1080
Samsung 960 EVO 250GB NVMe
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
Corsair AX760
NZXT H500i
NZXT Kraken M22 (edited)
NZXT Kraken X52 / G12 Bracket
NZXT Aer RGB Fans
Acer Predator 34 Monitor
Razer BlackWidow X Tournament Edition Chroma
Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB


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That's a beautiful case indeed. I'll probably replace my Thermaltake V4 soon and i thought about a NZXT H500, but i'm a little concerned about GPU temps. Especially something like a 1070 ti/1080.
 
It's a shame you can't route those GPU cooler tubes differently, but nice and tidy build. I like it, nice job.
 
Hi, i will purchade this case and you have the same configuration as i would like to use. The Kraken x42 fit in the rear top of the case??, especs say that must ve a 120mm fan and X42 is a 140mm system. Thanks so much
 
dujames777 said:
Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake

NZXT H500i
NZXT Kraken X42
NZXT Kraken X52 / G12 Bracket
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Hi, i will purchase this case and you have the same configuration as i would like to use. The Kraken x42 fit in the rear top of the case??, especs say that must be a 120mm fan and X42 is a 140mm radiator. Thanks so much
 
kkturbo said:
Hi, i will purchase this case and you have the same configuration as i would like to use. The Kraken x42 fit in the rear top of the case??, especs say that must be a 120mm fan and X42 is a 140mm radiator. Thanks so much
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Sorry I mistake that for something else, it, not the x42 but the M22. Sorry for the confusion.

Also, if you going to do verticle GPU setup likes I did, the graphics card going to bend a little bit in with the side panel on; cause it to stick out a few millimeters. I ran the system with the side panel off cause of that.
 
WYP said:
Nice system. How are you finding the Predator?
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It great, I just need to remember now then again to check to make sure G-Sync is on and the 100Hz OC is on lol. I'm starting to run into that issue whenever you have a screen for a while; it starts to look smaller to me now :D. First time I bought it, I thought it was gigantic, the box couldn't even fit in my car, now it looks standard size to me lol.
 
dujames777 said:
Sorry I mistake that for something else, it, not the x42 but the M22. Sorry for the confusion.

Also, if you going to do verticle GPU setup likes I did, the graphics card going to bend a little bit in with the side panel on; cause it to stick out a few millimeters. I ran the system with the side panel off cause of that.
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Ok, so M22 is the correct one. The idea was to use verticle gpu too, but if you tell me the windows wont fit..., My idea is to put on verticle with g12. Its no way to do something to solve the window problem??, The windows doesnt close at all??ggrrrr. Thanks again and sorry about my poor english.
 
kkturbo said:
Ok, so M22 is the correct one. The idea was to use verticle gpu too, but if you tell me the windows wont fit..., My idea is to put on verticle with g12. Its no way to do something to solve the window problem??, The windows doesnt close at all??ggrrrr. Thanks again and sorry about my poor english.
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The window will close, but you will see a slight tiny bending in starting from where the PCI bracket is at. This is mainly due to the way I routed the tubing because I want the NZXT logo to be straight with the CPU logo. It works fine for me, but my OCD keep seeing that and couldn't take it anymore and just run it without the window so it looks straight. If you change the way the tubing is routed with the logo going verticle and the tubing goes straight out to the side instead of up like I did, It will most likely close correctly.
 
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The pump dont touch the glass at all?, if it does not touch the glass when window is panel is mounted in the case is good for me anyway. I would like to use AIO this time, tired about custom loops me too. Thanks
 
dujames777 said:
The window will close, but you will see a slight tiny bending in starting from where the PCI bracket is at. This is mainly due to the way I routed the tubing because I want the NZXT logo to be straight with the CPU logo. It works fine for me, but my OCD keep seeing that and couldn't take it anymore and just run it without the window so it looks straight. If you change the way the tubing is routed with the logo going verticle and the tubing goes straight out to the side instead of up like I did, It will most likely close correctly.
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The pump dont touch the glass at all?, if it does not touch the glass when window is panel is mounted in the case is good for me anyway. I would like to use AIO this time, tired about custom loops me too. Thanks

If i install like this photo glass pannel close without touch the pump??

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kkturbo said:
The pump dont touch the glass at all?, if it does not touch the glass when window is panel is mounted in the case is good for me anyway. I would like to use AIO this time, tired about custom loops me too. Thanks
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the pump does touch the glass, as in it will lay completely flat against but it won't bend the card. You could try to use a different brand AIO that fit it. the X52 pump is really tall.
 
dujames777 said:
the pump does touch the glass, as in it will lay completely flat against but it won't bend the card. You could try to use a different brand AIO that fit it. the X52 pump is really tall.
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grrr, must look for another way or install gpu in normal possition. What about CPU temps with M22??, is the only thing it worry me about this build.
 
kkturbo said:
grrr, must look for another way or install gpu in normal possition. What about CPU temps with M22??, is the only thing it worry me about this build.
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It is around 60c ish at load with the side panel off and high 60c with it on. The case air flow can be a bit restrictive.
 
kkturbo said:
Not bad temps with 120mm radiator I think. I just want much silent as posible. Thanks again.
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No problem, good luck with your build. Here a pic of the case with the glass panel on, you can see the gpu bend a slight bit.

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kkturbo said:
I really like how it looks, very nice.
i´m worried about the pump will finally scratch the glass whit the pump vibrattion, cant appreciate the bend in ypur picture, must be minimal.
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well you could alway run it without the glass side panel lol, other way is just install it regular way horizontally or find another AIO with pump that not as big. On side note, I already disassemble this rig and move on to a different build :P
 
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