NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
I still awe over this build. Puts mine to shame easily!
Orca
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Quite a few bits Im not happy with actually, I need to get my shit together and do the refresh..........
the_weegie
New member
Although I prefer the monolithic black look, it's beautiful.
But yeah. Go balls out and build something insane
But yeah. Go balls out and build something insane
alpenwasser
New member
Well, that doesn't mean she's not a fine piece of work, just not as fine as you'd like her
to be (yet). What improvements do you have in mind, or is that a company secret?
Well, that doesn't mean she's not a fine piece of work, just not as fine as you'd like her
to be (yet). What improvements do you have in mind, or is that a company secret?
I need to change the coolant because of the well publicised issues Ive had with it Ive just been too lazy to sort it!
Im playing with the idea of an XSPC Photon D5 going in too Im just having issues sourcing UN Designs 120mm fan mount brackets for that.
Ive also got a couple of little things that I would like to do to her to add that extra little touch or two
alpenwasser
New member
Ah well, as long as it still performs fine there is no urgency I suppose. Laziness can be
a powerful force as I know from personal experience.
Haven't held one in my hands, but from what I've seen the Photons are pretty well-built,
practically targeted at build-quality fetishists such as myself. Might have considered them
as an alternative to the Aqualis if they'd been out when I bought my res. Not that the
Aqualis isn't a nice piece of kit itself (I do have one niggle with the Aqualis, which is that
you can't really make it symmetrical on top and bottom with two identical caps).
Ive also got a couple of little things that I would like to do to her to add that extra little touch or two
Aha, those are the kind of thoughts which can result in very, very long TODO lists. :lol:
B NEGATIVE
New member
Let me know in the new year when you want that bit of 'help' Tom,I need a holiday.....I need to change the coolant because of the well publicised issues Ive had with it Ive just been too lazy to sort it!
Im playing with the idea of an XSPC Photon D5 going in too Im just having issues sourcing UN Designs 120mm fan mount brackets for that.
Ive also got a couple of little things that I would like to do to her to add that extra little touch or two
The Photon is pron and will have to have a censored sticker on it. XSPC are really upping their game.
And flush that goop out before it gains sentience. :lol:
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SWDescent
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This is a beautiful computer and an amazing tribute and I hope that someday I can build something as epic as the routing of those pipes, I can only imagine that took a lot of work making sure they all lined up so perfectly. And I'm just like you and can never leave something alone, but that's the great part, it's a living tribute that you can keep for yourself and continue to upgrade and keep along side, you. And as for the all white, it didn't sound good in my head then I saw you photos and that is amazing and I kinda want to paint my desk components now.
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
Think we all know your not happy with the build but compared to mine at least i would gladly take those few bits and deal with them, however you are in a position where you can deal with it so more power to ya!
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mehere
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for a new build?
maniac
New member
Why not create a new build log and leave this one here?
My post boys thats all - I needed to bump the thread so I could get the stats quicker
Naaaa just me having to give Asus some stats - the spec list is all confirmed for the new one btw 
LePhuronn
New member
The spec, let me see...
Asus X99 Deluxe
5960X
32GB 3200MHz Dom Plats (because you're going to review, test then keep the new 3200MHz 8GB modules from Corsair) - possibly with the Lightbar upgrade.
Corsair 780T case in white. or possibly a Phanteks Ethnoo Pro in white.
2x R9 295 X2 because you already have them, but only 1 will be switched on
Full water loop
2x 1TB Samsung EVO SSD in RAID 0
3x 3TB WD Green in RAID 0 for video footage
And ALL the 360 ultra thick rads with ALL the white LED Corsair SPs
Oh, and a SuperFlower Leadex 1000W Platinum (in white) if you have any sense (even if it pisses Corsair off you're not using a RM PSU )
Asus X99 Deluxe
5960X
32GB 3200MHz Dom Plats (because you're going to review, test then keep the new 3200MHz 8GB modules from Corsair) - possibly with the Lightbar upgrade.
Corsair 780T case in white. or possibly a Phanteks Ethnoo Pro in white.
2x R9 295 X2 because you already have them, but only 1 will be switched on
Full water loop
2x 1TB Samsung EVO SSD in RAID 0
3x 3TB WD Green in RAID 0 for video footage
And ALL the 360 ultra thick rads with ALL the white LED Corsair SPs
Oh, and a SuperFlower Leadex 1000W Platinum (in white) if you have any sense (even if it pisses Corsair off you're not using a RM PSU
)
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BigBlue1
Banned
I thought an Orca (Orcinus orca) was black with some white on the belly and flukes... yours is the opposite, more like the anti-orca. 
Might be better to paint the case black and do a wavy line splitting off white on the bottom 1/4 of it...you know, like an Orca. You can even add an eye spot (the spot behind the eye of the mammal).
I understand the build has a deeper meaning and to that end, I like the name, but perhaps Beluga is a more appropriate title for this build. Or Moby Dick.
I lost my Mother several years ago, my Father 2 years ago and my Brother one year ago.
I am sorry for your loss, but be happy for their advancement. Imagine life without the risk of death or the limits of a corporeal body.
Might be better to paint the case black and do a wavy line splitting off white on the bottom 1/4 of it...you know, like an Orca. You can even add an eye spot (the spot behind the eye of the mammal).I understand the build has a deeper meaning and to that end, I like the name, but perhaps Beluga is a more appropriate title for this build. Or Moby Dick.
I lost my Mother several years ago, my Father 2 years ago and my Brother one year ago.
I am sorry for your loss, but be happy for their advancement. Imagine life without the risk of death or the limits of a corporeal body.
