Project Supernova

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Project Supernova

Building a new PC to replace my current one (Core i7-6850k). I was recently able to obtain a RTX 3080 (MSI Gaming X Trio), so I think now is a good time to bite the bullet and build out a system that will allow me to get the most out of that card. Going to be upgrading to one of the new Intel Rocket Lake-S processors that come out hopefully in March (decided on the Core i7-11700k), which should be perfect for me with its high overclocking potential and PCI-E 4.0 support.

This build will be my first time attempting a full custom water cooling loop, so I figured I'd go all out and try to make it look nice and clean, while attempting to keep the components and lighting following a blue/gray/black/silver color scheme (may add another accent color in there too, we'll see). I spent a while searching for a case to inspire this build, and ended up landing on the silver version of the Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL. Funny enough, when I first discovered the case a couple of months ago while looking through some Gamers Nexus reviews, I had no idea just how popular it was (along with the regular O11 Dynamic); so while this build may not stand out as completely unique, it will still be a labor of love that I'm proud of :)

A couple other new things I'm trying with this build:
1. Custom PSU cable sleeving - I decided it would be fun/rewarding to try to sleeve my own PSU cables. Currently only planning on doing the 24-pin ATX, 2x8-pin EPS, and 3x8-pin PCI-E cables. Going with Teleios sleeving from MainFrame Customs.
2. RGB - a lot of the components I'm using will have RGB (case, distro plate, CPU block, GPU block, 9 fans, RAM), so I want to try to set it up in a tasteful way that will create a good color balance and not be too overwhelming.
Color(s): Black Blue Gray Silver
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: Space
Cooling: Custom Liquid Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build

Contests

This build participated in 1 contest.

Build Updates

Starting PSU cable sleeving

More cable sleeving, and a lot of waiting

Shipment from EK has arrived, and other updates

Potential GPU block clearance issue

CPU change, starting build this week

Installed GPU/CPU water blocks, radiators, and fans

Test fit before finishing sleeving and tubing

First tubes bent and Installed!

More tube bending fun

Halfway done with complex CPU tube runs

CPU loop complete, tracking down leaks

Custom sleeved EPS cables complete!

All custom cables complete; leak update

Cable management, and prepping for final assembly

First leak test with water!

Leak test results, and plans for this week

Build complete? SSD issue, but it runs!

Hardware

CPU
$ 245.95
Intel - Core i7-11700k
Socket: LGA 1200
Cores: 8
Integrated Graphics: Yes
Motherboard
$ 499.99
ASUS - ROG Maximus XIII Hero
Chipset: Z490
CPU Socket: LGA 1200
Size: ATX
Memory
$ 152.99
G.Skill - Trident Z (3200MHz) (Black/RGB)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 32 GB
Graphics
$ 759.00
MSI - GeForce Gaming X Trio
Chip Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip: RTX 3080
Interface: PCIe x16
Storage
$ 219.99
Sabrent - Rocket 4 Plus
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: PCIe x4
Capacity: 2 TB
PSU
$ 373.86
Antec - SP1000
Wattage: 1000
Form Factor: ATX
Efficiency: 80+ Platinum
Case
$ 209.00
Lian Li - O11 Dynamic XL (Silver)
Type: Full-Tower
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
RGB: Yes
Case Fan
$ 877.50
Cooling
$ 209.06
EKWB - CoolStream PE
Type: Custom Loop
Size (WxHxD): 360 mm (3 x 120 mm)
Cooling
$ 118.95
EKWB - CoolStream XE
Type: Custom Loop
Size (WxHxD): 360 mm (3 x 120 mm)
Cooling
$ 9.98
EKWB - EK-Extender G1/4 Socket - Black (2x)
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 43.96
EKWB - EK-HD Tube 10/14mm 500mm (4x)
Type: Tubing
Cooling
$ 246.94
Cooling
$ 485.60
Cooling
$ 39.95
Cooling
$ 28.36
Cooling
$ 127.84
Cooling
$ 32.97
Cooling
$ 49.98
Liquid Cool - 1000 ml CFX Pre Mix (2x)
Type: Coolant
Cooling
$ 13.95
Accessories
$ 13.65
Accessories
$ 91.99
Accessories
$ 9.49
Monitor
$ 988.88
ASUS - ROG Swfit PG279Q
Size: 27 Inch
Panel: IPS
Refresh Rate: 165 Hz
Keyboard
$ 269.99
Razer - BlackWidow Elite (Orange Switch)
Interface: Wired
Key Switch Type: Cherry MX Black
Type: Full Size
Mouse
$ 94.38
Razer - Basilisk
Interface: Wired
Desk
$ 499.99
Turismo Racing - Autodromo Gaming
Material: Metal
Color: Blue
Shape: Rectangular
Estimated total value of this build:
$ 4,997.19
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