Rig I built in March

Vicey

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I was going to post a build log for this but I don't think that's necessary so I'll just post the final thing and a gallery where you can view individual parts I used.

Computing Components:
  • 1x Corsair 900D Case
  • 1x Intel Core i7 3930K CPU @ 4.75 GHz
  • 1x Asus RAMPAGE IV Extreme Motherboard
  • 2x EVGA NVIDIA GTX 780 @ 1.2 GHz Core
  • 1x Corsair AX1200 PSU + Red Cable Braids
  • 8x Mushkin 4GB 1866MHz RAM (32GB Total)
  • 2x Corsair Neutron GTX 120GB SSD's
  • 1x Samsung 840 Pro 120GB SSD
  • 1x Samsung 2TB Hard Disk
  • 1x NZXT GRID 10 Port Fan Controller
  • 10x Corsair SP120 Fans (Quiet Edition, High Air Pressure)
  • 1x Corsair SP140 Fan (Quiet Edition, High Air Pressure)

Water Cooling Components:
  • 1x EK CPU Block (EK-Supreme LTX)
  • 2x EK GPU Block (LC-Titan)
  • 2x EK GPU Back Plate (LC-Titan)
  • 2x XSPC 480mm Radiators
  • 1x EK reservoir (EK-D5 Vario X-RES 140)
  • 1x EK 280mm X-RES Tube (To make the X-RES longer)
  • 1x EK D5 Pump (EK-D5 PWM, Had to replace the Vario)
  • 12x Monsoon Straight Fittings in Matte Black
  • 2x Monsoon 45 Degree Fittings in Matte Black
  • 2x Monsoon 90 Degree Fittings in Matte Black
  • 2x EK Blood Red Coolant (It's a thirsty computer!)
  • 1x Bitspower Ball Valve (Out of sight in bottom of the case)
  • Three Meters of PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD

Gallery link which includes part pictures: http://imgur.com/a/qRC0M#0

Just the final thing:

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I really love this computer it's my most favorite one I've built so far. If you're curious why I went with the 3930K or the GTX 780's - I purchased these in 2012 and I simply rebuilt the system in March 2014. That's when I put the waterblocks on the graphics and changed to the 900D case etc
 
nice tidy build there, lets see some benchmark scores and overclocks!

I've not actually run any benchmarks on this system.

But I have overclocked the CPU to 4.75GHz and the GPU's to 1.2GHz. That's up from 3.8GHz (with Turbo) on the CPU and 865MHz on the GPU's.

That's with BCLK tweaking, I got it over 130MHz on the BCLK.

Love my chip.

Looks really cool, especially those fittings.

Thank you. I love these fittings and they are so easy to use due to the multi-tool Monsoon ship them with.
 
That's with BCLK tweaking, I got it over 130MHz on the BCLK.
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You have "K" cpu so you should overclock with multiplier not the blck right?
The blck is locked with that cpu im amazed you got 130mhz i suspect its unstabe. have you tried running benchmarks to compare stock vs overclocked score?

the highest stable blck for 2nd gen and later intel cpu's i have seen to date was 115mhz
 
You have "K" cpu so you should overclock with multiplier not the blck right?
The blck is locked with that cpu im amazed you got 130mhz i suspect its unstabe. have you tried running benchmarks to compare stock vs overclocked score?

the highest stable blck for 2nd gen and later intel cpu's i have seen to date was 115mhz

It's rock solid stable Prime95 for over 48 hours straight and over 2 years daily use in all kinds of load scenarios including the latest games, video and music encoding/transcoding that pegged the CPU to 100% for hours etc

And yes it is a K series which means you have the unlocked multiplier but you get higher performance by increasing the BCLK too. I tested this a long long time ago.

130MHz BCLK is not only achievable on the 3930K but if you have an Asus Rampage IV Extreme then using their built in overclock tool actually sets it to 125MHz BCLK by default (To reach 4.25GHz) and it's completely stable. I don't use their profiles though as the voltage is higher than my chip needs. I just tried it to see how it worked, I have a higher OC and lower voltage by doing it manually.

EDIT:// I should mention, the BCLK overclocking only works on LGA 2011. It doesn't work on 1156 1155 or 1150. It also doesn't work on LGA 2011 with XEON's much over 105-115MHz (if you're really lucky to get it even that far). The Core i7 3930K however easily does 130MHz stable on the BCLK.
 
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Of course not :P But the tool is only useful for tightening down the compression ring, the base of the fitting can just be easily screwed down by hand etc
 
I hope so, otherwise your cpu block would go snap crackle pop and your pc would bleed :p
 
Very nicely done sir, I'd lace your cables also relocate the led strip right into the corners. Do you have a PSU top cover?
 
You can only see the LED strip with the door off. It cannot get any further in to the corners without snapping in half lol

I do not have a PSU top cover, I like the cables and the PSU how they are.
 
You can only see the LED strip with the door off. It cannot get any further in to the corners without snapping in half lol

I do not have a PSU top cover, I like the cables and the PSU how they are.

:lol: She is a beaut, Kudos to you. ;)
 
I should mention actually I just looked at the picture with the LED strip, When I released the door to take this picture the top of the strip moved towards the front of the case which is why it's at such a radical curve, usually its much more in to the corner.

I hold it there using a cable tie in the top but it's not very tight so the LED strip can move sometimes when the door mechanism is used.

And thanks. I love this computer :)
 
No I dont want your extremly beautifull of wich I am jelous og to break no how absurd... :D
Its really stunning good job mate :)
 
Yeah I've always gone with white makes everything pop. Everything looks washed out if I were to use a red light for example. It is an RGB strip though has a little remote to change the colours but I just keep it on white. Made by Phobya.
 
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