My New Build - With Pics

[kevinjp]

Just starting with CPU, I would have got my GPU block but I am upgrading my cards soon so there is no point.

Swiftech APOGEE GTZ Ultra Extreme Performance Universal Water-block
Swiftech MCB-120™ "Radbox" radiator/fan housing Rev 2
Swiftech MCRES-MICRO™ Reservoir
Bitspower Premium G1/4" High Flow 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) Compression Fittings
12 x Tygon 3603 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) Clear Tubing
Arctic Cooling AF Fan 12025 PWM 120mm Case Fan - Sleeved
A.C. Ryan TWIN Dual 12" CCFL Light - Blue
Danger Den DD-CPX-Pro 12V Pump
Swiftech Radiator - MCR220 Quiet Power Series Dual 120 mm - Black


Before

Parts

Hardware

Holes for Rad

Resivor Assembled

Water Block mounted with Compression fittings

Dry Fit Pump and Res

Installed Cathcodes and cleaned up wiring (still adjusting)

Installed Rad/Res/Pump

Left one end off to fill res to let air drain out, then attached before turning on.

Bleeding Lines

Finished Product

In the dark it looks amazing.

 

[kevinjp]

Just wanted to add:

I had a leak on one of the upgraded compression fittings on the rad. The o-rings given with bitspower really are to small in thinkness for a good seal. I took fatter ones of the supplied barbs and they worked perfect. I will change the other later on.

Other then that, there was no leaks or problems. The Tygon 7/16 ID//// 5/8 OD tubing is great for bending, performance and looks. Came in one solid piece no problem. Also very easy to cut.

I will get some night time shots up later. And I cleaned up my wiring better. Pain in the ass to hook up the fans I bought with the 4 pin connectors on my motherboard but I made it work. Cables could have been longer considering I was running it from outside the case. But for the average fan it is plenty.

I must say the swift tech resivor is amazing. It takes out bubbles very well for you. Lines were good in minutes and virtually no bubbles after 20minutes. I recommend it to any else who is planning on building new.

I will also get some screens up soon with my overclocks. CPU idles at 18 degrees running a Q6600 @ 2.4. ~36's/~29's on load with Prime.

 

[anr11]

Very nice. Congrats on a job well done. It's obvious you planned very well before beginning.

 

[CaptainSoble]

Damn 18 degrees! That rocks. Hope to see similar temps. Got the GTZ as well. I used MX5...what did you use? Too bad about the leak. I used worm clamps myself as I can't see anything being tighter than a worm clamp.