Lightning_Touge
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Hi all, Finally had time to swap cases. The O11 Dynamic mk1 I initially built the system on wasn't up to the task.
It's not as fancy as some of the awesome hard tubing builds I've seen here but I'm happy with it.
Specs:
Case: Thermaltake CTE E600MX
CPU: AMD 9800X3D + Eisblock aurora edge XPX
GPU: AMD XFX 7900XTX + Eisblock aurora + PTM7950
Mobo: Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master
Ram: 32GB G.Skill trident Z5 6000C30
Rads: 2x 360mm NexXxoS ST30
Pump: VPP Apex
Res: Eisbecher Aurora D5
Fittings: All Alphacool HF fittings except 2x bykski 45deg.
Fans: 11x Aigo AR12Pro.
Others: Alphacool 13/10 tubing, Alphacool TecProtec 2 fluid, Bykski flow meter, Alphacool fluid temp sensor, Bykski exhaust valve.
It is my first watercooled build (well second if you count the previous case). I'll give some details and would appreciate if some more seasoned builder give some advice.
Coolant temp with case open (520W CPU+GPU gaming load) is 32C, 35C with case closed (this is 12 and 15C over ambient respectively). CPU temp is a non issue at around 55C, GPU temp is also fine at 58C, 67C hotspot and 68C MEM. Case temp when closed is 26C (probe is front of the ram above the GPU power cables).
My question is, I have a feeling this coolant temp is a tad high and would benefit from a third radiator. Any insight on this?
Few friends have pointed out my fans being Aliexpress and I'm sure this comment will come so I'll address it straight away. These fans will surprise you, their performance matches the advertised specs when compared to more established brands. QC isn't great so I ordered more than what I needed and chose the best ones.
Thanks!
PS: I must say, I've dreamt of building something like this for the last 15 years but the feeling of "a small mistake could cost 1k in damage" isn't great ahahah.
It's not as fancy as some of the awesome hard tubing builds I've seen here but I'm happy with it.
Specs:
Case: Thermaltake CTE E600MX
CPU: AMD 9800X3D + Eisblock aurora edge XPX
GPU: AMD XFX 7900XTX + Eisblock aurora + PTM7950
Mobo: Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master
Ram: 32GB G.Skill trident Z5 6000C30
Rads: 2x 360mm NexXxoS ST30
Pump: VPP Apex
Res: Eisbecher Aurora D5
Fittings: All Alphacool HF fittings except 2x bykski 45deg.
Fans: 11x Aigo AR12Pro.
Others: Alphacool 13/10 tubing, Alphacool TecProtec 2 fluid, Bykski flow meter, Alphacool fluid temp sensor, Bykski exhaust valve.
It is my first watercooled build (well second if you count the previous case). I'll give some details and would appreciate if some more seasoned builder give some advice.
Coolant temp with case open (520W CPU+GPU gaming load) is 32C, 35C with case closed (this is 12 and 15C over ambient respectively). CPU temp is a non issue at around 55C, GPU temp is also fine at 58C, 67C hotspot and 68C MEM. Case temp when closed is 26C (probe is front of the ram above the GPU power cables).
My question is, I have a feeling this coolant temp is a tad high and would benefit from a third radiator. Any insight on this?
Few friends have pointed out my fans being Aliexpress and I'm sure this comment will come so I'll address it straight away. These fans will surprise you, their performance matches the advertised specs when compared to more established brands. QC isn't great so I ordered more than what I needed and chose the best ones.
Thanks!
PS: I must say, I've dreamt of building something like this for the last 15 years but the feeling of "a small mistake could cost 1k in damage" isn't great ahahah.
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