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[Build Log] "eNVy" - Custom 1-Off Parvum, 5960x, GTX 980s

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System Name eNVy
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Case Custom Parvum
HOWDY!

I'm MunneY! and this is going to be my first post here at TPU. Been "around" a long time, just never registered, but thats going to change now :-D

So, its about that time of year again when I get the itch to build something. This build has actually been in the planing stages for about 3 months, if not more. I am going to keep certain parts of the build secret until i get to the point where I reveal them. You can expect the full compliment of pictures to be done, along with Videos where I can. There definitely will be one done on the case, and one for atleast 2 other parts :-D

I don't yet have the case in hand, but I do have most of the core components. I'm still waiting to hear back from a couple of people to wrap this up. Did I mention that this build is Sponsored!??!?!

HUGE Thanks to the following people - Parvum, EVGA, Mayhems, xD3aDPooLx Customs

Main Components:
Motherboard: EVGA X99 Micro
CPU: Intel 5960x
Memory: 16GB of something
GPU: EVGA GTX 980s
PSU: Undecided
SSD: 1TB SSD

Watercooling Components:
Still working on this, but here is a list of what I'll be using

CPU Block: UNDECIDED
GPU Blocks: GTX 980 Blocks ( MUST BE CLEAR )
Radiators: 4 x 240mm
Pump: UNDECIDED
Tube Fittings: Probably Bitspower
Other Fittings (Misc): UNDECIDED
Tubing: 16mm Rigid PETG
Coolant: MAYHEMS! Probably Aurora 2

Other Components:
Fans: Parvum F1.0
Cables: xD3aDPooLx Customs Fully custom paracord
Lighting: Unsure at the moment.





 
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5960x seams to be overkill, maybe go for 5930k and get another 980 for saved money?
 
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Video Card(s) 3 EVGA GTX 980s
Storage 1TB SSD
Case Custom Parvum
Ok that is a sick looking design for a case!

Yah, I'm pretty happy with it! Can't wait to ACTUALLY get it in person!

5960x seams to be overkill, maybe go for 5930k and get another 980 for saved money?

Its supposed to be overkill :-D

Stick around, you'll be in for a good surprise
 
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Motherboard EVGA DARK
Cooling lots of BitsPower, , lots of HWLabs, eloop, Mayhems aurora
Memory 32GB Galax HOF OCE 3800 15/16/16/36
Video Card(s) SLI HOF 1080Ti @2100MHz
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Benchmark Scores One GPU: www.3dmark.com/spy/3203275 SLI: www.3dmark.com/spy/3460940 www.3dmark.com/fs/15137359
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Storage 1TB SSD
Case Custom Parvum





UPDATE TIME!!!

So for this build I wanted to have monster power in a mini package, Enter the EVGA X99 Micro. Pairing this with a 5960x is going to give me all the power I could want and the form factor to keep everything compact.

So, without further delay!




























These last few pictures are also VERY VERY important. They will bring to light the first of the big surprises of this build.












Three Full Size PCI-E 3.0 Slots... in all their X16 Glory!










And the actual surprise?!








Thank you guys for your support. Can't tell you how much it means to me. None of this would be possible without ya'll

And a HUGE thanks to [@]EVGA-JacobF[/@] and the EVGA Team!

 
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Benchmark Scores Faster than yours... I'd bet on it. :)
Jesus Christ... these Parvum builds... I wonder if they tell these people to spam across multiple forums... this is getting old...LOL!

I can't be sure if the build is more sext, or spammy.. :(
 
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Jesus Christ... these Parvum builds... I wonder if they tell these people to spam across multiple forums... this is getting old...LOL!

I can't be sure if the build is more sext, or spammy.. :(

:(

Parvum had nothing to do with this outside of helping me build my perfect case out of an imagination.
 
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Jesus Christ... these Parvum builds... I wonder if they tell these people to spam across multiple forums... this is getting old...LOL!

I can't be sure if the build is more sext, or spammy.. :(
I'll tell you what. The only way I would be able to build something like this is with a sponsorship. If I got the opportunity to build it I would post it all over and thank my sponsors even if I didn't have to.
 
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Benchmark Scores Faster than yours... I'd bet on it. :)
:(

Parvum had nothing to do with this outside of helping me build my perfect case out of an imagination.
You sound like a shill... but I'm with bubble and would do the same thing. You posted this all over the place, LOL.
 
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You sound like a shill... but I'm with bubble and would do the same thing. You posted this all over the place, LOL.

I'm not sure how to take that. I'm excited because I'm finally getting to do something that I wanted, something that hasn't been seen before. Sorry for being passionate about something bud. yeah, I've posted all over.. most people don't use multiple forums. I'm proud of this and I want people to see it.
 
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Benchmark Scores Faster than yours... I'd bet on it. :)
So are you and about 3/4 others... all using Parvum too...out of nowhere, all 'new' forum goers.... with no forum participation outside of their thread. Just a weird coincidence I suppose.

Also, let's be clear, he SOUNDS like one.. I didn't say he was. ;)



Enjoy your PC my man... its a nice one, no doubt!
 
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So are you and about 3/4 others... all using Parvum too...out of nowhere, all 'new' forum goers. Just a weird coincidence I suppose.

Also, let's be clear, he SOUNDS like one.. I didn't say he was. ;)



Enjoy your 'perfect' PC my man... its a nice one, no doubt!

Still implying it though. Parvum, has some soild designs and allows a ton of flexibility with their designs. So what if alot of people use them.
 
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Benchmark Scores Faster than yours... I'd bet on it. :)
I did imply it... I did not call him that however. That wasn't remotely my point that "a lot of people use them". My point was that, out of nowhere, brand new members join sites to spam..sorry, share their builds for/with Parvum/cases. The same users at multiple sites. It just smells pretty damn fishy is all.

My apologies. I really should not have said this out loud. If it looks like a duck and quacks like one, it could be a Turduckeon! :)
 

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Have you thought more exposure means his build and name gets out there more.

Also I pointed him here.
 

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Just to help this thread move onward....
There are no qualifications or rules to posting in this section in regards to other forum participation. It is simply a place to come and show off what you can do.
There are rules however about taking threads off topic or outright derailing the main objective of the thread.
Please play nice so we can all enjoy this build.
 
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So I've decided to show off the renders!



love the case, cant wait to see the real thing :) I am a sucker for powerful matx/itx builds. Are you gonna be able to fit 3 GPUs there?
 
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love the case, cant wait to see the real thing :) I am a sucker for powerful matx/itx builds. Are you gonna be able to fit 3 GPUs there?

Yessir! I'll take some modifications, but it'll go :-D
 

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lol tri-sli gtx 980 for 720p
 
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I think he's either joking or trolling guys. :p
 
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