I updated the build replacing the 3 EKWB Vardar 120 fans with Noctua NF-A12x25 and adding an EKWEB PE240 and D5 140Res combo. Amazing low noise results, there is now just a low deep hum, the fans themselves are barely audible, most of the noise is from the turbulence of the air. The pump DDC3.2 PWN was also replaced with a D5 PWM because the DDC pump was louder. With the DDC at 3200RPM, it was similar to the D5 at 4400RPM with noise. The PE 240mm radiator was added for more surface area, with the lone XE360 there was much more heat from a smaller surface area for heat dissipation.
In progress build testing power up
In progress build testing power up
In progress build testing power up, back side
Trying other colors
Trying other colors
Almost final, some fittings did not work due to some clearance issues, need to get extension. Installed for now with one flexible tube. CPU LED which came with the water block is not RGB enabled, its just a static white LED, I may pull it.
RGB fans, and LED strips all around, so you can see the flexible tube.
GPU waterblock and motherboard monoblocks.
Radeon VII worth it?
*March 27, updated the build with Bykski GPU waterblock. My Radeon VII is now running at its best ever!
*March 3, updated the build with EK motherboard monoblock. The CPU is actually running cooler thanks to the added mass of the metal for the vrm and inductors as well as surface area the water is traveling over.
With the recent Release of Radeon VII and being able to buy into the first wave of availability, I wanted to build a 1440p 144Hz gaming system. There are also a couple of firsts for me, first time to use RGB, first time to use custom hard tube water lines and first time to use sleeved PSU cables.
Looking to get a monoblock for the motherboard and water block for the GPU once it is released. The Radeon VII works great but its loud!
*March 3, updated the build with EK motherboard monoblock. The CPU is actually running cooler thanks to the added mass of the metal for the vrm and inductors as well as surface area the water is traveling over.
With the recent Release of Radeon VII and being able to buy into the first wave of availability, I wanted to build a 1440p 144Hz gaming system. There are also a couple of firsts for me, first time to use RGB, first time to use custom hard tube water lines and first time to use sleeved PSU cables.
Looking to get a monoblock for the motherboard and water block for the GPU once it is released. The Radeon VII works great but its loud!
Color(s): Red
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: Brand
Cooling: Custom Liquid Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build
Contests
This build participated in 1 contest.
| Rank | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| #2468 | The builds.gg 10K Challenge | ended |
Hardware
CPU
$ 106.27
Motherboard
$ 301.00
Memory
$ 160.00
Graphics
Storage
Storage
$ 385.12
Storage
$ 74.85
PSU
Case
$ 160.56
Case Fan
$ 34.95
Cooling
$ 129.99
Cooling
$ 79.99
Cooling
$ 118.95
Cooling
$ 184.99
Cooling
Accessories
$ 39.99
Monitor
$ 329.99
Keyboard
$ 146.99
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