Dream "Extreme" Build Log

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (voodoo do-er)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:27:21 GMT

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:50:31 GMT

Hey guys!

Sorry that I've been gone for a while, but I finally finished this thing. I couldn't get all of the part I wanted, so I stole some off of my old computer. I'll try and get pics up tonight of the final build.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (Add3r)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:41:33 GMT

Sorry to hear about your breakup... I know EXACTLY how it is, and exactly how it feels, it really sucks, and with that... Life definitely comes first, hobbies second. The forum will be waiting patiently with ur return :D But +1 to what JeffreyHam said, I just made a simple wood stand for my Antec 1200 that lifts it about 2" off the floor while keeping it very stable, it allows the bottom of the case to breath and helps with dust issues a little bit as well. Just a recommendation! Good luck with your build and I will be following it very closely, looking at building or rebuilding my rig into a new case with a new LC'ing system, good job man :D

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (JeffreyHam)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:56:27 GMT

Sorry to hear that.....they do get jealous like that sometimes.

If your setup is still like in your pix....please get that tower up off the carpeted floor....you want air to be able to circulate under it.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:43:44 GMT

Sorry I haven't updated, went through a break-up after 3 years.

I think she's jealous of my computer.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (OV3RCLK4)

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:38:27 GMT

Forget the 200mm radiator because 200mm fans suck, all of them. The pressure on them is extremely low and not good for cooling a radiator.
I wonder if this thing would fit lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eB...&ff4=263602_304652

As for the Antec 200mm rad. Don't get it. Its made of aluminum, which is retarded. Any aluminum in your loop will increase the chances of corrosion by a lot.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Tue, 17 May 2011 22:22:09 GMT

keith22

Suh-WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET. This is gonna be pretty bad arse.

I'm trying...i just hope the theme comes out as awesome as I want it to..

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (keith22)

Tue, 17 May 2011 18:43:58 GMT

Suh-WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET. This is gonna be pretty bad arse.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Tue, 17 May 2011 18:36:54 GMT

The final computer part is here...

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I am looking for a 200mm radiator...any ideas how to get one, or does nayone have an old one lying around?
The only one I can find that will fit is the Phobya Xtreme and it is not available until Sept of this year, and I'm not looking to wait that long lol.
If anyone knows please let me know.

As soon as I find this last piece I am going to order the WC parts.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Sun, 15 May 2011 19:42:42 GMT

I got the HDD cage out yesterday, I have pics, just got to get them off the camera. Probably tuesday

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (stillborn07)

Sun, 15 May 2011 17:57:46 GMT

eNuQQ

Awesome rig in the making. :)

+1

This rig is going to be sick!

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (eNuQQ)

Sun, 15 May 2011 17:30:11 GMT

Awesome rig in the making. :)

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Sat, 14 May 2011 11:54:40 GMT

Wow! It looks like I am going to be an amatuer metalsmith for this build....

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (seabigbear)

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:39:21 GMT

Looks like your going to have an awesome rig when your done!

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:13:35 GMT

Thanks for all the advice! I actually wanted to thank you for having your build log too; it was one of the first logs I found that helped me a lot when I first started looking for parts and ideas! I still have the link to it saved for future reference!

I, too, was thinking of the the same ideas. In fact, I was up until about 1 AM last night looking around for slim radiators, lol. I think I found what I want, I just need to measure to make sure.

Well, keep up the good work, I'll be following the rest of your build, and I hope you'll follow mine!

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (OV3RCLK4)

Sat, 14 May 2011 01:32:30 GMT

Hey check out my build thread.
Its pretty much the best you can possibly get for liquid cooling a cpu.
http://www.evga.com/forum...p;m=452542&mpage=1
http://cal627.imgur.com/my_pc#Q4X5z

I will be getting 2 EK VGA Supreme Universal GPU Waterblocks VERY soon. Universal as in... will fit "ANY" GPU. Including Future unreleased cards. Only thing else I'll need is a few of these to fit onto the memory chips of the card, and maybe 2 90 degree fittings to connect the two cards together

So now, I can upgrade my cards without worrying about having to get new GPU Waterblocks.

I may also add one of those Black Ice 240mm Stealth Radiators, and stick it where the GPU fan duct goes up against the hard drive cage (probably just use some double sided tape to attach it lol)
The stealth model is only 1 inch thick, and a 25mm fan is about 1 inch thick, so it would only come out 2 inches from the hard drive cage. So it should fit fine.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Sat, 14 May 2011 01:15:10 GMT

ImRelentless

Look very nice!!! :)

Thank you

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (ImRelentless)

Sat, 14 May 2011 01:12:56 GMT

Look very nice!!! :)

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:25:28 GMT

Phoenixx45

That makes sense, good luck on the rest of the build, look forward to the final pictures

Thanks, I'm having "fun" trying to figure out the water cooling, lol. This will be my first build with it.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (Phoenixx45)

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:22:01 GMT

sdwcam01

Phoenixx45

Looking good! Are you upgrading the 2 560's?

Probably going to after a while, I might wait until they go into the 6 series because I keep hearing the 590 isn't that great.

That makes sense, good luck on the rest of the build, look forward to the final pictures

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:18:37 GMT

Phoenixx45

Looking good! Are you upgrading the 2 560's?

Probably going to after a while, I might wait until they go into the 6 series because I keep hearing the 590 isn't that great.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (Phoenixx45)

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:16:17 GMT

Looking good! Are you planning on upgrading the 2 560's?

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (Phoenixx45)

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:14:36 GMT

Looking good! Are you upgrading the 2 560's?

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Fri, 13 May 2011 17:59:59 GMT

The last stuff to come in today...all I need is the RAM to start this new rig up!!

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Now to do some measurements for the water cooling..

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:58:05 GMT

I heard a rapping at my door....
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Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:51:15 GMT

I finally got my Matrox working again!!
Here are the pics..

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Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Thu, 12 May 2011 19:00:38 GMT

Here is the first part to come in!
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Only....a lot more to go!

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (sdwcam01)

Thu, 12 May 2011 17:28:36 GMT

are you going to water cool the cpu motherboard and grahipcs cards?

Yes, that is part of the plan. I need to purchase the blocks for everything.

I think I am going to wait to purchase the res and pump for now to see how and where I want to put it.

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log (nickbaldwin86)

Thu, 12 May 2011 08:21:52 GMT

Very nice, watching this build

Re:Dream "Extreme" Build Log ({uZa}DOA)

Thu, 12 May 2011 05:14:01 GMT

Nice list on hardware you have there! Good luck with the build keep us updated!