Tom's Watercooling Build Logs

Hey everyone-

Just had an idea of how to collect and maintain all of our build logs, etc. into a single location- HERE! In this sticky.

The way I'd like to do this, is to maybe include 1-2 brief sentences on your build and perhaps a photo and then link your build guide here. That way, we have a single go-to resource for info that doesn't clutter up the forum.

Also, if you are listed in the WC club gallery...link your build log there and here for the gallery pics, as well...I'd like to see if we can get links between the WC gallery pics and the build logs for those users so people can see pics and jump between the two stickies, but still keep them clean and separate.

Build Log - Project Colorblind.

This was my first build log, and is essentially a GPU-CPU loop w/ one 3x120mm radiator and one 2x120mm radiator. I fit most of the components into a mid-tower case, but put the radiators in a wooden rad-box underneath.

Here is the link:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] colorblind

Here are my build's - don't have a name for them...yet

Rig 1

Rig 2

* will have a new rig soon - though just waiting for the TJ08-E case to arrive.
Cheers! ~ to the folks posting and the one who was inspired to open this thread

This is my first WC build. It's currently in progress using a slightly modified Corsair 800D. No pics worth showing just yet

Edit: New Photo


Build Log: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] x580-build

Just started this bad boy last night. No where near complete, as you can see I still need to finish the loop, mount pump, cable management etc.

Going to be adding a GPU block and a 200mm radiator when I get the parts (soonish hopefully).

It's my first loop so I'm playing around with it a lot. at the moment I have 2 noctua nf p12s in push/pull and then a single XSPC XINRUILIAN in pull

I love the look of white tubing...

^ I knew it...

I made a build thread when I installed my CPU loop. In the future I'll be buying a bigger case, throwing in another rad and adding GPU(s) to the loop but for now, this is my build thread.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ild-thread

I think He's responding to my question,
I just wondered if he was ripping it all out to flush or if he was leaving it in place,
I approve of the taking it out option, well, I'm jealous because thats not going to be an option for me lol
Moto

one week must be enough I think to get sure it's all proof**

get used to examining the loop as a habit, you'll notice potential leaks sooner
Looks pretty good though, I like the Qdc's through the floor panel/separator
Moto

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/foru [...] w=0&nojs=0
totally doable, he's also a little further up on this thread, bout 8 posts up?
Moto

I forgot that this sticky existed

My Raven RV02 is my first watercooling attempt, and everything went pretty smoothly. The motivation was mostly doing it because most people don't/say it can't be. Definitely could've afforded a HAF X or 800D, but I bought a dremel instead

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] rv02-build

I'm in the middle of putting my rad in the front of my Antec 902... it's going to be interesting. Right now I'm just about ready to reconnect everything, just gotta get a few supplies to secure it all in place and finish it up. I'll definitely post pics when done. I'm kind of excited because I actually think in the future I could sandwich a second 220 rad in there, when I get my next GPU and WC it (in 2012).

I'm just debating now whether to buy a slim DVD drive or go without one, as I barely use it and my girlfriend has a USB DVD-RW.

I'm also saving around $350 by not buying a Silverstone TJ07B-W haha =P

Too true! At least at work that always seems to do the trick.

I'm very nearly done, I was hoping to fill the loop last night but ran out of time. It's looking pretty damn slick though, definitely can't wait to finish it up. Securing the rad was a serious PITA, but it's in there pretty securely now thanks to zip ties and an L bracket. Definitely look forward to "showing it off" lol. My HDD placements are a tad unique.

New build log on how I did internal mounting of the Swiftech Edge 220 in my Antec 900 II:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] g#t1939108

Wow Moto that is awesome!! Free stuff for the win

Good work my friend! I'd love to get support and pump out built rigs for a supplier wanting high end water loop builds.

That is a very nice build. i have the 650d and im running a lame h60. not a bad cooler, but def. no were near a custom loop. Super props on your ALL black look. try coving the wires with black electrical tape so they dont appear in pics(yellow cords)

Yeah fabric or gaffer's tape works well- and almost looks like sleeving if you take your time and do it right. Cheap and fast alternative to clean up some wiring.

Starting work on the new case this weekend...we'll see how it goes.

wow ive never heard of fabric tape..looks ALOT better then electrical tape geez im an idiot now for posting that haha. Very nice looking and much more professional.

i bet that gpu block ran you a good amount

Yeah, drop a build log link and/or pics to the gallery once done. If you make a new build log, simply make a new thread and then link it here and in the gallery- and vice versa.

WOW

Just realised this thread exists?

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Thats some awesome stufff...where did you manage to get the gpu coolers?

I bought a bigwater 850i....but i don't really like it........didn't have much options here in SA