x299 Custom Loop - 7820X - 1080 Ti SLI

[Liquid_Static]

INTRO: So this is my first personal rig build in over 2 years! I haven't been completely disconnected from the PC world but most of my free time has been spent working on my media server. That being said this rig was a ton of fun and definitely a learning experience. This is my first build with Intel's HEDT platform which definitely has a few quirks. I know 1080 Ti SLI is completely unnecessary but it's hard to deny how sexy SLI GPU's look.

I'd love to hear what you all think!

RIG SPECS: Full specs and overclocks are as follows:
Case: Fractal Define S (w/out window)
Motherboard: ASUS x299-A
CPU: Intel Core i7-7820x @ 4.6 GHz (1.246v)
RAM: 32GB (4x8 GB Kingston HyperX Predator DDR4 3000
GPU: 2x EVGA 1080 Ti FTW (2050 MHz, +500 Memory)
Storage: 1024GB Crucial OEM SSD (I use a NAS for everything else)
PSU: Corsair RM 1000x
Fans: 5x Noctua NF-F12
Radiator: 1x 360 XSPC, 1x 240 XSPC
Blocks: EK Supremacy Full Nickel CPU Block & EK Nickel-Acetal GPU Blocks w/ Stock Backplates
Fittings & Tubes: 3/8,5/8 XSPC Fittings and White Primochill Tube
Reservoir: XSPC Photon 170mm
Pump: Laing D5

I know hardline is all the rage now, hopefully my old school build still gets some love.

 

[tinytomlogan]

I like that dude - you can get those noctua fans in black now too btw.....

 

[XPredator]

I like that dude - you can get those noctua fans in black now too btw.....

Agreed. Black Noctua would look awesome in this rig! Gorgeous rig by the way!

 

[AlienALX]

Very nice. I do like me hoses. Cover the SLi bridge and you are done for me. Changing the fans would be nice, but as people move away from the original Noctua colours the more I find myself wanting to see it more. Funny that.

 

[Avet]

Very nice. Nice clean loop. The only thing that i would change are the fans. White Vardars would be epic in that build.

Why didn't you go with full block on the motherboard? I am planning similar build myself in the near future. What are your temps?

 

[Liquid_Static]

I agree with everyone! I think it would look a lot better with black fans. I’ve had the noctua fans for years and they work fine which made it hard to justify dropping another $100 on fans. That’s also the reason I didn’t go with the full block, had this one left over from my last build!

Temps are solid, 55C on GPUS and under 90 on prime with CPU (gaming it sits at 60 or so). I may delid the CPU because temps are all that’s holding me back from higher clocks.

 

[tolagarf]

I disagree! Brown/beige Noctua is "the shiz". Quit your hating

Nice build btw