Wow. Another O11. Please clap.

Jokes aside, this was a fun client build. EK's distros and Matrix 7 system effectively lock you into a specific layout, but I tried to avoid doing just 90* bends the entire time. The CPU and GPU runs give the tube layout some depth. Next step was to make a distinct colorway. Red black and silver is pretty common, but I wanted to make sure it was present throughout the build. The solution was pretty simple, add red vinyl to areas where red is lacking. EK badges, GPU block, mobo, case exterior. I also used cablemod's red combs, m3 washers for the GPU screws and red case screws to add some more red. Perhaps the only area where I went too far was the fluid. Clear fluid + RGB lighting is something I'll consider when I swap the 3090 for a 4090.

A lot of stuff barely fit in this case. The GPU and vertical radiator runs were super tight and had to be mm precise. The EK Lumen display and the top radiator were so close, you couldn't fit a piece of paper between them, lol. The CPU cables also almost didn't fit. Everything had to be installed in a specific order.

I usually don't do "all EK" builds. I find you get better quality and value by mixing brands. With that said, almost every EK part in this build was pretty nice. The distro I purchased had a stripped thread out of the box, but the RMA experience was quick and painless. Overall, the distro is pretty high quality. ABP GPU block was nice. Very solid, clean acrylic, easy installation. Only thing I would like to see improved is the diffusion of the LED strips. The rads were also nice. The black surface is about as easy to scratch as Hardware Labs Rads, so keep that in mind. Their Torque fittings are great. No qualms about using those. EK has definitely improved over the years.

In terms of performance, it's about what you would expect. About a 15-20c water to core temp delta on the 3090. 20-30c for the 5950X. Takes about 1300rpm on the fans to keep the water temp below 40c in a 22c ambient room (gaming load). Pump needs to be around 50% to get those deltas on the blocks. Helps that the A12-25s are pretty quiet, even at 1500rpm.

If you have any feedback, please let me know down in the comments!