FilmKlub Ricks Watercooling Saga Corsair AIR 540 and 600T

[filmklub]

Hey Everyone!

Here are a few pictures of my first water cooling effort. I have been planning this for at least a year but haven't really had the spare cash so I had to be patient and watch tons of youtube videos! I am glad that I waited that long because I have changed my mind so many times but now it is finished I am really stoked with how it came out! I also took some shaky videos while building so please check them out on my youtube channel

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Spec:

• Intel i7 3770k @ 4.8GHz
• Asus Sabertooth Z77
• Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB 1600MHz
• XFX 7850
• Kingston HyperX 120GB (x2 in RAID0)
• Seagate Barracuda 3TB HDD
• Corsair AX850

Watercooling:

• Swiftech Apogee HD CPU Block
• EK 7870 GPU Block
• Alphacool UT60 Radiator
• Alphacool (Laing D5) Pump
• XSPC Tank Reservoir
• Bitspower fittings Matt Black 1/2" ID 3/4" OD
• Primochill "Primoflex" Tubing
• Corsair SP120 Fans Quiet edition
• Corsair AF140 Fans
• Waterproof LED Strips top and bottom custom made by me

At first I planned to remove the drive bays from my 600T and put a 360mm Alphacool Monsta Rad in there

I leak tested for a few hours and sat there looking at it and thought to myself "It looks proper shit!" After some more youtube videos and some measuring I decided to go for a new case. I really liked the AIR 540 but had to wait for it to be released in the UK.

Finally I got it and started work straight away. First thing I did was offer up the Monsta rad and guess what, it didn't bloody fit. BUT I thought I only needed to cut away a small section for the copper drain plug to sit in and then it would just about go in.

I used a Dremel to cut the case and installed Monsta rad but I still wasn't happy. The rad was just too big! My aim was to have a super clean and simple loop. I didn't want lots of thin rads and hose everywhere. I wanted one huge rad and a very short loop!

I sold the Monsta and bought the next one down (UT60) Still a nice big rad and would do the trick! It fitted perfectly!

I had now to sort out the rear compartment with the res tank and cables. Even though there is a ton of room I found it a huge pain in the arse!

I suppose it is finished now but Im sure I will find something to upgrade or add soon, you know how it is! Would be grateful for any feedback and ideas from you guys.

Thanks very much for taking the time to look at my build log. All the best

Rick

 

[Bartacus]

Looks pretty neat to me dude! I like what you've done. Good rad choice, and a clean setup. Win win! Nice job!

 

[theDTP]

Stunning!

 

[filmklub]

nice of you to say, thanks mate!

 

[filmklub]

thanks for your comment dude !!!

 

[sixdean]

This looks a lot better once finished. I noticed that you had modified your KRK RP8 G2's. I've got the same but have left them as is, your look pretty sweet.
I'm about to build a 7990 system, the posty is going be here any minute with my overclockers parcel

 

[filmklub]

This looks a lot better once finished. I noticed that you had modified your KRK RP8 G2's. I've got the same but have left them as is, your look pretty sweet.
I'm about to build a 7990 system, the posty is going be here any minute with my overclockers parcel

Hi mate, those are KRK RP5's Limited edition speakers. I bought them like that. I dont have the money or space for the crazy8s!!

Hope yr posty arrived! Good luck with your build fella!

 

[Konrad VI]

Nice Rig. Really. Good basic not OVER the TOP build that will run cool and most top tier games.

 

[filmklub]

Nice Rig. Really. Good basic not OVER the TOP build that will run cool and most top tier games.

cheers Konrad, that was the plan. modest but looks good! can't afford to chuck thousands at my PC!