The Left Handed Build

[piggin23]

Not the biggest update but very important.
The work that has gone into getting everything looking so neat has been incredible.
I have to add how disappointed I am in the quality of the images I have taken (they all look soft).
I hope this does not distract from the viewing experience.
I hope you enjoy

The motherboard was ‘test fitted’ a lot of times to ensure everything was correct





All the fittings have spacers fitted underneathe them. These have been machined in a lathe to ensure they are the correct length





This has ensured that all the pipework looks very ‘clean’ & minimalistic





Both reservoirs test fitted in place





I also went with the EK system for linking all the GPU’s together (you may also notice that I now have another 680GTX (sorry no pictures))
I also run in all the cables





All the cables that were run up to the fan controllers were ‘adjusted’ to ensure they were not longer than required. (this was very fiddly & just used up so much time )
But looks neat in the end




Not long now until it’s all finished

[Phage]

He's baaaaack !
Lovely work there.

[doyll49]

Love the way it's coming together.

[Biscuit]

Unreal how awesome that build is, whats the noise level like with all the fans running?

[piggin23]

He's baaaaack !
Lovely work there.

lol, thanks very much

Love the way it's coming together.

thanks very much

Unreal how awesome that build is, whats the noise level like with all the fans running?

Its very quiet as the fans are all run on the lowest setting through the fan controller.
I think it could almost go passive with the amount of rads I am running

[jeckulz]

Hurry up and finish before you think you need to upgrade for the.... fifth time?

[scaryjim]

This is utterly manic. Please please tell me you're not using 3 GTX680s to drive a single 1080p screen...

[piggin23]

Hurry up and finish before you think you need to upgrade for the.... fifth time?

lol, I think it could be more than five times this build has had upgrades
Only the other day I upgraded from a 3930 to a 3960

This is utterly manic. Please please tell me you're not using 3 GTX680s to drive a single 1080p screen...

I am running a 17" monitor @ 1280 x 1024



Actually my desk looks like this with a HP ZR30W



Well not quite
I have added a steel series mouse mat & CMStorm keyboard
Also the cables have been neatened up on the left hand side

[saj1977]

Your build looks truly amazing. Can't wait for your next update.

[scaryjim]

... I am running a 17" monitor @ 1280 x 1024 ...

So you're prepping for 16x Antialiasing?

Or do you have another cunning use planned for all that graphical oomph?

[Terbinator]

So you're prepping for 16x Antialiasing?

Or do you have another cunning use planned for all that graphical oomph?

Only 16x ?

[piggin23]

Your build looks truly amazing. Can't wait for your next update.

Thanks, should have an update soon

So you're prepping for 16x Antialiasing?

Or do you have another cunning use planned for all that graphical oomph?

Only 16x ?

lol, don't want to be short of raw power & it keeps the home office nice & warm on cold days

[piggin23]

Both res’s are now fully plumbed in





And the loops are completed (for the eagle eyed, the GPU's now have backing plates )





Leak testing ongoing





As you can see, the left hand res (used for the GPU's) is full of micro bubbles





Even though the fan controllers were ‘quite neat’





I thought a little cover would make it look that bit better





I have also added some lighting to the case, in the form of led strips on the sides & cold cathodes in the top





All the control wiring, switches & transformers are above the DVD drive





The GPU's res now has a 'crack' in the bottom & I am awaiting a replacement.
Hopefully it will be with me soon & everything will be finished

[doyll49]

Absolutely amazing quality and attention to detail!

[UseItNow]

Amazing but do I find myself wanting this finished more than you mate?

[piggin23]

Absolutely amazing quality and attention to detail!

Thanks very much

Amazing but do I find myself wanting this finished more than you mate?

lol, a few people want to see this finished (my Mrs being one of them)
Hopefully it will all be completed by this time next week as I have a replacement acrylic tube coming from EK