[Project Log] Xilence Interceptor Pro "Spider Spirit"

[babouk100]

Hi!!
First, sorry for my english, I'm french and make some mistakes. I will use a translator as much as possible to make as few mistakes, make me understand and understand your comments and suggestions.

This is my first real project in a box (I already assembled some configurations) but this time there will be installing a watercooling, cutouts, painting, sheathing .... For a first I attempt directly the big work.

Step 1
EVOLUTION

My case, November 2011:

Case: Antec 300
MB: Asus P8Z68-V
CPU: i5-2500k
PSU: Cooler Master GX750w
GPU: Gainward GTX560-Ti Golden Sample
RAM: 4*4Go G.Skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
HDD: Seagate 500Go

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I replaced the graphics card 1 month later (factory default) by SLI MSI N560GTX-Ti TFIII PE, bought a Corsair H80 and 2 more HDD (Seagate Barracuda 2To)

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The place is limited in this case and components began to heat up a bit too, so I decided to take a bigger for better ventilation, with in mind to install a watercooling for GPU cards

Step 2

I :wubsmiley the Xilence Interceptor Pro when I saw it, so I decided to buy it, with a new PSU

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I assembled the Antec's configuration (with new PSU and some parts in stock from other cases)

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Step 3

I noticed that the air flow was not terrible on top of the box, so I decided to make a few tweaks. My first steps in modding

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My first watercooling project:

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Unfortunately, no waterblock was designed for these graphics cards so it was necessary to review the entire project.

Step 4

Meanwhile, I found and bought the MSI Big Bang XPower MB II, i7-3930K, a NZXT Sentry LXE Rheobus, 520Series 180Go Intel SSD, Cyborg V.7 keyboard, RAT3 mouse, new fans (Bitfénix Spectre Pro Led) and 8x4Go G.Skill Ares 2133MHz.

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Step 5
NOW

And now, my new watercooling project (new model in progress with final elements)

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Components:

Radiators:

CPU - Phobya 480 G-Changer [WAITING DELIVERY]


GPU - 2x Phobya 360 G-Changer + 2x supports [IN STOCK] & [WAITING DELIVERY]


Tanks:

Koolance RP-452X2 [IN STOCK]


2x Alphacool Cape Fuzion Core 10 [WAITING DELIVERY]



Pumps & tops:

2x Alphacool VP655-T12 [IN STOCK]


2x KooLance - Top Acetal pour Pompe Laing D5 - PMP450-S [WAITING DELIVERY]



Waterblocks CPU & GPU:

XSPC Raystorm [IN STOCK]


2x SwifTech KOMODO & 1x SWIFTECH Bridge CF [WAITING DELIVERY]


Hoses, nozzles, liquid:

TYGON R3603-13/19 [WAITING DELIVERY]


Lots d'embouts, passe-cloison (EK, Koolance, XSPC, Bitspower...)... bought on forums [IN STOCK]


EK Water Blocks EK-EKOOLANT UV Blue & EK Water Blocks EK-EKOOLANT Blood Red [IN STOCK]




Rheobus, probes:

Bitfénix Recon [IN STOCK]


2x Sonde de Température + Afficheur LCD & Façade pour 2 Afficheurs LCD [WAITING DELIVERY]


Graphic cards:

2x HIS Radeon HD 7970 IceQ X²-GHz Ed. [CURRENT PURCHASE]


RAM:

2x G.Skill Turbulence II [IN STOCK]



Sleeving:

Gaines VedayShop et Phobya [IN STOCK]

And some tuning and modding (cutouts, painting, sheathing) will be done before, during and after watercooling assembly.

[t77snapshot]

This loop setup is quite different and I am curious about the temp results! I am looking forward to your progress of this BEASTLY case!

[babouk100]

With a case like this one, I have to make a beastly watercooling. As I said, it's my first watercooling and to have components, it's very hard here (Reunion Island) and expensive. Good computer stores are rare here and selling websites online that ship here are few and taxes are high. So, it takes lot of time to find all the components I need.

Nevertheless, I'll still do my watercooling even if it takes time and money.

[theubersmurf]

Are those waterblocks compatible with the layout of the his ice-q you want to buy? It seems like most gpu waterblocks are designed for reference cards.

[ALMOSTunseen]

Looks great! We love french modders. Also, may I ask, where do you get your parts from?

[babouk100]

Originally Posted by theubersmurf

Are those waterblocks compatible with the layout of the his ice-q you want to buy? It seems like most gpu waterblocks are designed for reference cards.

It was a hard work to find the good graphic card compatible with this waterblock. First, I searched for PCB's reference cards, but all the model (first generation) are not in stock, and only the MSI was, but I saw there was a lot of problem with this card.
I know HIS are good 7970's cards so I looked for the good one. After long seachs, mails...I had, at least, my response. With HIS' cards, the references wit ...2M are PCB reference (all video ports on 1 line). H797QM3G2M , H797QMT3G2M and H797QMC3G2M are PCB reference.
GOOD:


NOT GOOD:


And... techpowerup.com said

Both cards use blue-colored AMD reference-design PCBs

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

Looks great! We love french modders. Also, may I ask, where do you get your parts from?

Thanks.
Here aree the web sites where I order parts:

ldlc.com
materiel.net
docmicro.com
watercooling.fr

and for sleeving:

vedayshop.fr

[ALMOSTunseen]

Originally Posted by babouk100

It was a hard work to find the good graphic card compatible with this waterblock. First, I searched for PCB's reference cards, but all the model (first generation) are not in stock, and only the MSI was, but I saw there was a lot of problem with this card.
I know HIS are good 7970's cards so I looked for the good one. After long seachs, mails...I had, at least, my response. With HIS' cards, the references wit ...2M are PCB reference (all video ports on 1 line). H797QM3G2M , H797QMT3G2M and H797QMC3G2M are PCB reference.
GOOD:
http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/18/02/90/0140_010.jpg

NOT GOOD:
http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/18/02/90/0184_010.jpg

And... techpowerup.com said






Thanks.
Here aree the web sites where I order parts:

ldlc.com
materiel.net
docmicro.com
watercooling.fr

and for sleeving:

vedayshop.fr

Thanks allot!

[phoen]

Woo un FR ! Pas mal le monstre

[babouk100]

Originally Posted by phoen

Woo un FR ! Pas mal le monstre

Merci. Et oui, un FR qui traine dans le coin, et en plus, un FR de La Réunion
Encore pas mal de boulot à faire dessus mais ça progresse. Je suis dans le calcul et choix du gainage.

[babouk100]

Yesterday, I found the future color and layout for the sleeving



with this:

[babouk100]

Waiting for

[babouk100]

Package still not arrived. It is in Reunion, but under customs. Few days to wait for fittings, tank, pumps.
Other news, I ordered some items for modding: sleeves and other useful tips



and next to order this week:

Phobya 480 G-Changer
Support for the 360 rads
tops Koolance for the pumps
Tygon hose
modding tool

[babouk100]

new order, purchase:

[adulaamin]

subbed!

[Cotton_Cup]

great project.

[babouk100]

Thanks to all. It takes time, but it progresses. Future purchases are the graphic cards, waterblocks and FrozenQ tanks. But not now, have to wait until the next payday

[babouk100]

Today, I got to my computer dealer

[theubersmurf]

Originally Posted by babouk100

Today, I got to my computer dealer

http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/18/02/90/ldr_re10.jpg

You junky

[babouk100]

Not the choice. It's very hard to have watercooling elements here. 1 week minimum between order and delivery . More is better than less

[babouk100]

[babouk100]

Small change in the choice of pieces that make up the WC.
I'll give my cpu wb EK to my brother and I, for my part, will order the XSPC Raystorm

[babouk100]

Found a reseller here in Reunion for the XSPC Raystorm, and I bought it. I'll take it tomorrow at the shop.

[babouk100]

Last purchase:



Blue leds are in the package. The 2 others are purple (gift from a friend)

[babouk100]

And some tries today, during the long wait for my packages

Bleu
Blanc
Rouge
Bleu-Blanc
Rouge-Blanc
Rouge-Bleu

[PatoRodrigues]

This last one is SICK...

Keep these pics coming!