First Custom Loop! *GTX 780 UPDATE*

[Liquid_Static]

Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to the forums, and while I have been interested in computers for a while, I just finished my first custom CPU loop. I tried to keep everything clean and tidy (which was tricky with all the stuff in my build).

I apologize for the photos, I do not yet have a DSLR so everything was taken with a crappy point-and-shoot.

Specs:
White Phantom 530
XSPC Raystorm
XSPC Res/Pump Combo
XSPC White 3/4" Tubing
Alphacool ST30 240mm radiator
2x Noctua NF-F12
3x Corsair AF140L
2x EVGA GTX 780 @ Stock/6800
HX750 w/ white cables
3770K @ 4.2 w/ 1.208v (crappiest chip ever)
16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 @ 2000 CL9 1.5v
WD Black 3TB
Samsung 830 128GB
LG Blu-Ray Combo
Asus P8Z77-V Pro
NZXT Strip Lights White (1m)
EVGA Pro SLI Bridge

And for all those complaining about it...

 

[S_I_N]

pictures look fine but why not give us a better look inside. from the side instead of frontal view of side?? Open the side panel shoot some pics showing it off better. From the side full on

what i see looks good so far nice build

 

[MadShadow]

Looking good, but I don't like the SLI connector. Weird colour when put next to the white GPU's.

 

[mehere]

it looks good to me apart from the gpu cables all tied up like that maybe better if they just went down between the cards

 

[Edge]

Looks great, but buy yourself one of these!

http://www.evga.com/products/Produc...ily=Accessories+-+Hardware&chipset=SLI+Bridge

 

[DarthBaggins]

Looks really good, just finished my first as well, guessing next is putting those 670's under water as well?

 

[ShaunB-91]

Nice build!

 

[SuB]

nice build but i'd personally untwist the power cables for the top card, looks out of place.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Just set this to go up on facebook, nice clean loop fella I like it

 

[Wraith]

Very very nicely done! I'm leaning more and more towards white (blame Tom) for my case always looks so crisp and clean.

Looking good, but I don't like the SLI connector. Weird colour when put next to the white GPU's.

A strip of white insulating tape would cover that up.

 

[Lystfiskern]

Welcome to OC3D Liquid Static! Very nice first post & build.

 

[Liquid_Static]

Yup! Planning to stick the 670's under water next, just waiting for the price of blocks to drop a bit. And thank you so much Tom, I'm a huge fan of yours and love your videos.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Yup! Planning to stick the 670's under water next, just waiting for the price of blocks to drop a bit. And thank you so much Tom, I'm a huge fan of yours and love your videos.

Thank you fella, its a great rig so I thought it deserved sharing

 

[MrPetya19]

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Great build, looks pretty nice.
I'm thinking on getting a P530, but I don't know if I can fit a 360 47mm rad in the top, above the frame. (only intrested in the most front 120 mount, with top on)
Can you measure for me please?

 

[Feronix]

Looks great! But I can't help but think that it would look more 'complete' with the bottom HDD cage installed as well.

 

[S_I_N]

Yup! Planning to stick the 670's under water next, just waiting for the price of blocks to drop a bit.

been my experience block prices dont normally drop in price. Unless you get them second hand. Only issue there is if the bloke ya get them from took care of the thermal pads properly.

 

[Liquid_Static]

I am planning to grab a couple blocks used and get some hands on aftermarket thermal pads. I'm betting people will upgrade when Maxwell comes along.

As for the HDD cages, removing them dropped GPU temps 3 degrees, but I get where you're coming from.

To the 47mm radiator, that is a definite yes. 2 stacked 25mm fans fit fine in the spot you described (nearest the front of the case).

 

[S_I_N]

Liquid Static what part of the world do ya hail from???

 

[Liquid_Static]

The frozen tundra that is Minnesota (USA)

 

[S_I_N]

lol it aint so hot here in Texas ATM either. I think the whole country just about got rocked by that cold blast last week and this week.

Frozen CPU or Performance PC's carry thermal pads at reasonable prices. Just find out what thickness's you need and order them by the sheet. That's what I did when i blocked up my 6950's a couple years ago. I got new blocks for my 7970's so didn't have to worry about them.