Valkyrie

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Camulos17
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Mounting the fans and 480mm rad to the front tray.
Mounting the fans and 480mm rad to the front tray.
Mounting the fans and 480mm rad to the front tray.
Mounting the fans and 480mm rad to the front tray.
Test fitting the front tray.
Test fitting the front tray.
Interior view after I realized I had the fittings at the bottom of the rad and rotated it.
Interior view after I realized I had the fittings at the bottom of the rad and rotated it.
I used a $15 air cooler so I could make sure everything would POST.
I used a $15 air cooler so I could make sure everything would POST.
Cleaned up the thermal paste and removed the clip retainers.
Cleaned up the thermal paste and removed the clip retainers.
Installed the water block and fittings.
Installed the water block and fittings.
Mounted the pump/res combo to the motherboard tray. I've used twist ties to temporarily hold the cables until I can figure out where everything needs to go.
Mounted the pump/res combo to the motherboard tray. I've used twist ties to temporarily hold the cables until I can figure out where everything needs to go.
Motherboard tray test fit.
Motherboard tray test fit.
Mounting the fans on my 360mm rad.
Mounting the fans on my 360mm rad.
I love the fact the SL 120s connect to each other so I only have two wires to deal with for each set of fans (up to four).
I love the fact the SL 120s connect to each other so I only have two wires to deal with for each set of fans (up to four).
Mounted the rad to the top of the case and have tons of clearance for the motherboard tray.
Mounted the rad to the top of the case and have tons of clearance for the motherboard tray.
A few more components to add today before working on the cables. These are going to be on the back of the motherboard tray so this work will be done with the chassis on the counter. This is a steel chassis so moving it is a workout (22kg or 48.5 lbs)
A few more components to add today before working on the cables. These are going to be on the back of the motherboard tray so this work will be done with the chassis on the counter. This is a steel chassis so moving it is a workout (22kg or 48.5 lbs)
I tried to mound the drive behind the pump/res but the tracks were wider than the shaft of the screws and I couldn't tighten them enough to keep the drive secure. Not sure I'm keen on that much silver being visible so I might need to get some vinyl and cover it.
I tried to mound the drive behind the pump/res but the tracks were wider than the shaft of the screws and I couldn't tighten them enough to keep the drive secure. Not sure I'm keen on that much silver being visible so I might need to get some vinyl and cover it.
The fan controller comes with double-sided adhesive pads so I stuck it to a drive sled.
The fan controller comes with double-sided adhesive pads so I stuck it to a drive sled.
I needed three ARGB headers and the motherboard had two. I didn't want to get a normal splitter and have extra wires to deal with so for $3 CDN more I was able to find this 12-way adapter. It turns one mobo header into 11. I mounted this behind the panel that holds the drive sleds.
I needed three ARGB headers and the motherboard had two. I didn't want to get a normal splitter and have extra wires to deal with so for $3 CDN more I was able to find this 12-way adapter. It turns one mobo header into 11. I mounted this behind the panel that holds the drive sleds.
Here you can see the ARGB splitter between the drive and fan controller (the part sticking down is the molex connector for optional power). You can also see the fan controller connected to all seven fans through two power and two RGB wires.
Here you can see the ARGB splitter between the drive and fan controller (the part sticking down is the molex connector for optional power). You can also see the fan controller connected to all seven fans through two power and two RGB wires.
Ketchup and mustard USB wires......
Ketchup and mustard USB wires......
... meet Mr. Sharpie! :)
... meet Mr. Sharpie! :)
A million zip ties later.
A million zip ties later.
At this point you gotta ask if front panel connectors are really necessary. I'm good with jumping the pins with a screwdriver.
At this point you gotta ask if front panel connectors are really necessary. I'm good with jumping the pins with a screwdriver.
Alright, I caved and connected the front panel wires. Added a bit to the rat's nest but I had issues finding a good spot for the SATA power cable.
Alright, I caved and connected the front panel wires. Added a bit to the rat's nest but I had issues finding a good spot for the SATA power cable.
First tube connected.
First tube connected.
Front panel is removable so I had easy access to the fittings.
Front panel is removable so I had easy access to the fittings.
Might not be for everyone but I'm loving the look of the black tubes.
Might not be for everyone but I'm loving the look of the black tubes.
Since this is my first build using water cooling I opted to do a pressure test before adding water.
Since this is my first build using water cooling I opted to do a pressure test before adding water.
30 minutes later and the needle hadn't moved at all.
30 minutes later and the needle hadn't moved at all.
Mixed my coolant and am currently leak testing for real.
Mixed my coolant and am currently leak testing for real.
Installed the vertical mount for the GPU.
Installed the vertical mount for the GPU.
Took a Sharpie to the edge of the PCB.
Took a Sharpie to the edge of the PCB.
Couldn't figure out a better way to manage the cable for the GPU so I zip tied it to the frame so it isn't visible behind the GPU.
Couldn't figure out a better way to manage the cable for the GPU so I zip tied it to the frame so it isn't visible behind the GPU.
Put the top covers on and fired it up!
Put the top covers on and fired it up!
I love the down-fire lighting from the CPU block.
I love the down-fire lighting from the CPU block.
Finally put the tempered glass back on the sides.
Finally put the tempered glass back on the sides.
New GPU is a beast!
New GPU is a beast!
Most stressful 15 minutes of my life were taking the stock cooler off the most expensive GPU I've ever owned.
Most stressful 15 minutes of my life were taking the stock cooler off the most expensive GPU I've ever owned.
What you get in the box for the ABP version of the GPU block.
What you get in the box for the ABP version of the GPU block.
The GPU water block comes with these handy templates for size and placement of the thermal pads.
The GPU water block comes with these handy templates for size and placement of the thermal pads.
Thermal pads in place...
Thermal pads in place...
... on both sides.
... on both sides.
Front view fully assembled.
Front view fully assembled.
Back view.
Back view.
I put the plugs in to test the seals between the front plate, transfer block and back plate before installing it.
I put the plugs in to test the seals between the front plate, transfer block and back plate before installing it.
I added water blocks to both my M.2 drives. I know, I know.... but I was aiming for over the top.
I added water blocks to both my M.2 drives. I know, I know.... but I was aiming for over the top.
Still on soft tubing for now. I will probably try moving to hard tube down the road but I still like how the black looks.
Still on soft tubing for now. I will probably try moving to hard tube down the road but I still like how the black looks.
All filled and ready for the glass to be put back on.
All filled and ready for the glass to be put back on.

Valkyrie

Color(s): Black
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: none
Cooling: Custom Liquid Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build

Build Updates

Updated the GPU

Finished Again!

Starting Out

So...... cables.

Finished!

Hardware

CPU
$ 917.30
AMD - Ryzen 9 (5950X)
Socket: AM4
Cores: 16
Motherboard
$ 549.00
ASUS - ROG Strix Gaming (X570-E)
Chipset: X570
CPU Socket: AM4
Size: ATX
Memory
$ 878.00
Kingston - HyperX Fury (3600MHz) (Black/RGB) (2x)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 64 GB
Graphics
$ 939.99
EVGA - GeForce FTW3 Ultra Gaming
Chip Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip: RTX 3080 Ti
Interface: PCIe x16
Storage
$ 36.99
Seagate - Barracuda (ST2000DM005)
Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 2 TB
Storage
$ 102.99
Western Digital - BLACK SN750 Internal Gaming
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: M.2 (M)
Capacity: 1 TB
Storage
$ 114.99
Western Digital - WD Black SN750 (WDS500G3X0C)
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: PCIe x4
Capacity: 500 GB
PSU
$ 415.99
Corsair - HX1200 Platinum
Wattage: 1200
Form Factor: ATX
Efficiency: 80+ Platinum
Case
$ 299.99
Thermaltake - AH T600 (Black)
Type: Full-Tower
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
Case Fan
$ 664.93
Lian Li - Uni Fan SL120 (7x)
Size: 120 mm
Cooling
$ 175.00
EKWB - CoolStream SE
Type: Custom Loop
Size (WxHxD): 480 mm (4 x 120 mm)
Cooling
$ 50.00
EKWB - CoolStream SE
Type: Custom Loop
Size (WxHxD): 360 mm (3 x 120 mm)
Cooling
$ 34.99
EKWB - EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G1/4 - Black Nickel
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 36.70
EKWB - EK-CryoFuel (Clear) (100mL) (2x)
Type: Coolant
Cooling
$ 238.16
EKWB - EK-Quantum Kinetic FLT 360 D5 PWM D-RGB - Plexi
Type: Pump/Reservoir Combo
Cooling
$ 19.23
EKWB - EK-Quantum Torque Extender Static MF 28 (Black)
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 14.49
EKWB - EK-Quantum Torque Extender Static MM 7 (Black)
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 134.97
EKWB - EK-Quantum Torque Rotary 45° - Black Nickel (3x)
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 314.95
EKWB - EK-Quantum Torque Rotary 90° - Black Nickel (5x)
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 47.92
EKWB - EK-Quantum Torque STC-10/13 - Black Nickel (8x)
Type: Fittings
Cooling
$ 434.26
EKWB - EK-Quantum Vector² FTW3 RTX 3080/90 ABP Set D-RGB - Nickel + Plexi
Type: GPU Block
Accessories
$ 218.04
Corsair - Virtuoso SE Headset (Black/RGB)
Accessories
$ 14.11
EKWB - EK-ATX Bridging Plug (24 pin)
Accessories
$ 305.94
EKWB - EK-Tube ZMT Matte Black (6x)
Monitor
$ 1,399.99
Samsung - Odyssey G9
Size: 49 Inch
Panel: VA
Refresh Rate: 240 Hz
Keyboard
$ 185.29
Logitech - G815
Interface: Wired
Key Switch Type: Romer-G
Type: Full Size
Mouse
$ 38.99
Logitech - G502 Hero
Interface: Wired
Estimated total value of this build:
$ 6,277.51
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