Hello! This is the build log for my upcoming project, Serenity, aptly named after the beloved ship from Firefly, which will feature a custom made aluminium and acrylic test-bench style case, a custom loop with copper tubing, and a relatively powerful setup, including an overclocked 680 4GB, 3770k, and such.
The idea is to make a very powerful, compact, and silent PC, but keep that open and horizontal design of the test-bench. As of now, I have no sponsors, seeing as it isn't that grand of abuild, I doubt that I could get one, but I wouldlove some free watercooling gear ;)
So far, my planned parts are as followed:
- 2x Alphacool NexXxos 360mm full copper radiators, black
- 1x Laing D5 with Bitspower Mod Top and Mod Kit with Tach outputs
- 1x Aqualis bay res, or 1x Aqualis glass res, 450mL
- 6x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 1450 RPM fans for push on the radiators
- Heatkiller CU 3.0 fully nickel-plated
- EK 680 GTX+ Nickel GPU block
- 30m MDPC-X Shade 19 cable sleeving
- 30m MDPC-X Color X cable sleeving
- 20ft McMaster-Carr 10mm OD copper tubing, nickel plated
- 10x Festo 10mm hex plug fittings
Not to mention the sheet aluminium and acrylic for the test-bemch, which is essentially free, for me, at least.
Things to do:
- Buy new PSU -in process, new PSU on its way
- Sleeve new PSU
- Build test bench -in process
- Purchase watercooling hardware - pending
- Assemble loop, bend pipe, etc.
- Debezel monitor, and desk mount it with VESA stand
Now, I won't be able to get this done soon, per say. It will take me a good 2 months to purchase and assemble everything, but I will keep you updated as much as I can. When I'm done, expect some giveaways, including a Phanteks PH-TC14PE :D
Final pics well be here.
