My New Build: X-343B-WC [Watercooled Lian Li Cube]

[mjassbong]

Recently I completedly a new build upgrading from AMD Opteron to Intel Quad. Comments and critiques are welcome.


SYSTEM SPECS
Main Components
Mobo: Asus Striker Extreme
CPU: Q6600
GPU: eVGA 8800GTX SLI
RAM: 4GB OCZ FlexXLC PC2-9200

Audio
SoundBlaster Fatal1ty

Storage
LSI Logic Dual Channel Ultra-320 PCI-Express SCSI Controller
580GB 147GB x 4 RAID 0 Fujitsu Ultra-320 15K RPM
750GB Seagate SATA-II NL35
500GB WDC USB
Plextor PX-755SA w/Lian Li SATA USB External Enclosure

Display
Dell 307WFP-HC
Spyder 2 Pro

Peripherals
Logitech G15 Keyboard
Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse

PSU
Ultra X3 1000W

Watercooling
CPU: Swiftech GTX
GPU: EK 8800GTX FC x 2
Mobo: EK Asus NB/SB/Mosfetts Set
Pump: MCP655 x 1, MCP355 x 2
Rad: PA120.3 x 2, PA120.2 x 1
Res: Swiftech MC-Res x 3
Fitting: Koolance Compression
Tubing: Tygon 1/2", 3/8", 1/4"
Fan: Yates (Lots of It)

OS
Vista Ultimate x64

Main Use of System
Photos and Videos editing and Gaming


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[mjassbong]

Just relealized can't post image here.

 

[swtethan]

man I want it

 

[aigomorla]

Welcome to Anandtech MJB.

I am naekuh over at XS systems. Great system and a great show of a nicely and well built watercooling rig.

😀

 

[PCTC2]

Great system. Nice presentation. Must've cost you a small fortune, but I can't criticize you for that. I'm going for a dual-loop for $1000. 😀

What case is that?

 

[rise]

thats sweet man! nice job :beer:

 

[mjassbong]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
Welcome to Anandtech MJB.

I am naekuh over at XS systems. Great system and a great show of a nicely and well built watercooling rig.

😀

Hey, Thx Naekuh! You're here too 😀

 

[mjassbong]

Originally posted by: PCTC2
Great system. Nice presentation. Must've cost you a small fortune, but I can't criticize you for that. I'm going for a dual-loop for $1000. 😀

What case is that?

Thanks! It does cost me a small fortune 😀
That case is a Lian Li 343B cube.

 

[mjassbong]

Originally posted by: rise
thats sweet man! nice job :beer:

Thx!

 

[rise]

That case is a Lian Li 343B cube.

gorgeous in its simplicity 🙂

looks awesome to work with. and you got a nice end table 😉

actaully, thats a centerpiece. nice.

 

[Old Hippie]

W:shocked:W! Nice Job! :thumbsup:

 

[LOUISSSSS]

thats a crazy system u got there. congrats!

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

Saw this over at Hardforum. Excellent work! That is pretty much my definition of the ultimate computer.

 

[mjassbong]

Thx all for the positive comments. So far I am very satisfied with this watercooling setup. I don't foresee any changes to it now or in the very near future other than a CPU upgrade.

 

[WoodButcher]

Awsome box, sure is pretty. I'll bet that spent a little while floating around the gray matter. Did you actually write down a plan, or did it just sort of grow together?

 

[mjassbong]

Originally posted by: WoodButcher
Awsome box, sure is pretty. I'll bet that spent a little while floating around the gray matter. Did you actually write down a plan, or did it just sort of grow together?

Thanks! My initial plan was for only 2 simple loops, leaving one side of the case for bay devices. I scrapped that plan when further analysis indicated I really don't need those bay devices other than external USB DVD and really wanted an efficient and uber water set up.