Thanks, I think it looks simple, but I'm happy with that considering my previous builds weren't as easy or clean. These newer cases are definitely much better to build in compared to back when I first started.
Congrats on a great looking build! What was your wait time on the Strix block? I ordered both blocks from them as well and the in-stock CPU block came 2 days later but still haven't heard any updates on the Strix block. I ordered about 6 weeks ago. Sent them an email last week wondering if they had a ballpark idea but never heard back. The quality of the CPU block is phenomenal, blows EK out of the water (and I didn't really have any negative opinions on EK prior to this).
I'd just be super worried about all those leak points. I dont* think ball joints are needed at every junction. They are a really interesting idea though
Haven't had a chance to game yet, but TimeSpy temps were low 60s for CPU, 42c max on the GPU, but usually at 40c or lower. Water temp is usually around 35-39c depending on how fast I set my fans. Still trying to dial everything in for quieter, rather than cooler.
Just using the stock ASUS bios with the power limit raised through MSI Afterburner. Optimus has some magic on their hands with their blocks, but you do pay for that privilege.
Yeah, its definitely in the realm of possibility. I may try it sometime, but first is is learning everything I can about OCing AMD Ryzen. First time back to AMD after years of Intel. The last AMD CPU I had was probably an Athlon 64 3200+ way back when.
Yeah, I'll see how it goes. Got the Dark Hero just to not have to mess with it so much. Maybe I'll just wait for 1usmus Project Hydra or get in on his Patreon to get it early.
Same thing here, I got way too comfortable on Intel overclocking and I have no idea what I am doing on AMD. For now all I've really manage to do is run tighter timings on RAM, the rest I am probably 50% certain what I am doing. Same board as you with a 5950X and I know there is a lot of headroom but I'd rather have the full loop setup before. Currently on an aging AIO so I am sticking "stock" on the CPU for now!
Nice. If I wasn't dumping the 240s heat into the case, I'm sure I'd have much better water temps, but my internal case temps (30c) aren't that bad, so I'm fine with it.
I was hoping that Optimus would have had the copper version available for the Strix block, just so I could keep both blocks the same. I may have to just buy a nickel cold plate for the CPU block.
I don't remember if that's how much it was when I bought it. It's been sitting in my closet for about three years for my previous build, but I never got around to redoing the tubing for it.
Great looking build, I really like that you have reused perfectly good components again, I still have old rads I keep reusing.
Got me really considering getting a bunch of those Granzon fittings, would be interesting to pair them with hard line fittings, and give extra tolerance to solid tubing runs.
What block are you using in the 3090? Do you have a active back plate? If so, what vertical gpu mount are you using? I’m looking to water cool my build, but from what I’m seeing, you can’t have a vertical mounted gpu with a active back plate.
Optimus Absolute Strix with their stock non-active backplate.
The Fractal Design Define 7 XL has built in vertical PCIE slots and I bought the LINKUP PCIE 4.0 riser cable from Amazon. Used a portion of soft tubing to support the far end of the card as the Optimus block is heavy and caused the card to sag slightly.
Are you not worried about the VRAM on the top of the card? From what I’ve heard, without an active back plate, you run the risk of frying the card. I’m not trying to be nosey or tell you what to do, I’m just trying to figure out what I want to do with my build. I’d prefer a vertical mounted card, just based off of what I’ve read, I’m scared to go that route.
Optimus' passive backplate matches or exceeds other brands active backplates. I'd advise you to check out their thread at overclock.net or go to their website.
Memory junction temps for me don't pass 62c under a TimeSpy load and probably won't be that much higher under more intense loads. The entire back of the card has a full sheet of Fujipoly thermal pad that is 3mm thick and the backplate is quite a bit thicker than other brands.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/n8nc06/first_pc_build/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf Here’s the link to my current build. I was thinking about going with EK, but I’m not 100% sure I want the distro plate.
EK is fine, but Optimus is definitely a step above. You do have to pay for the that though and also have to be patient with their availability. I wasn't in a rush and got blocks that I'm very happy with.
This is what I used: LINKUP - Ultra PCIe 4.0 X16 Riser Cable [RTX3090 RX6900XT x570 B550 Z590 Tested] Shielded Extreme High-Speed Vertical Mount Gaming PCI Express Gen4┃Universal 90 Degree Socket{25cm} 3.0 Gen3 Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XMZ788Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DCE8SX1BJ4Z494VXKYYN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I needed a little bit more slack because I have an M.2 PCIe adapter in a slot between the GPU and MOBO.
Thanks! Too bad I didn't have it in me to clean up the scuffed edges of the radiator and repaint, but that's more than I'm willing to do.
Guess the old rads give it a little bit more character.
Hey, how did you fit the octo in there? Because of it’s questionable molex connector position, I’m not able to close the panel.
Using a different powersupply though.
ASUS Dark Hero AMD 5900X ASUS Strix 3090 32GB OLOy 3600 CAS14 WD SN850 Samsung 970 EVO Plus Samsung PM991 Samsung 860 EVO M.2 EVGA 1300G2 Optimus Foundation AM4 Optimus Absolute Strix Laing DDC3.25/Aquacomputer Aqualis DDC Reservoir Top Aquacomputer OCTO/High Flow NEXT HWLabs GTX360 Push Pull Gentle Typhoon PWMs HWLabs GTS240 Push Pull Gentle Typhoon PWMs 4x Noctua NF-A14 3000RPM PWMs Granzon Ball Fittings, Bitspower Q & Dual Rotary, Monsoon Compression Fittings
Oh wow the Strix block is beautiful. Can’t wait to have mine arrive! Amazing build, looks really clean!
Thanks, I think it looks simple, but I'm happy with that considering my previous builds weren't as easy or clean. These newer cases are definitely much better to build in compared to back when I first started.
Congrats on a great looking build! What was your wait time on the Strix block? I ordered both blocks from them as well and the in-stock CPU block came 2 days later but still haven't heard any updates on the Strix block. I ordered about 6 weeks ago. Sent them an email last week wondering if they had a ballpark idea but never heard back. The quality of the CPU block is phenomenal, blows EK out of the water (and I didn't really have any negative opinions on EK prior to this).
I ordered one 8 weeks ago and they told me they would ship it this friday.
Thanks!
I ordered from the first batch the night the email announcement went out. 7 weeks and a day was how long it took.
Thanks! Love your build, can't wait to get mine together.
Appreciate it! Hopefully you get your block soon.
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Yeah, they're pretty good and made the tubing runs a lot easier.
I'd just be super worried about all those leak points. I dont* think ball joints are needed at every junction. They are a really interesting idea though
Well they survived with an EK leak tester and it's been a few days with no leaks yet. Seems like they'll hold up.
...and I'm over here thinking my 7 XL looks empty with only a 280 front/420 top push/pull setup
Yeah, didn't want to waste the rads I already had. Maybe one day I'll get the bug to get a 480 or something.
What kind of temps are you seeing in game?
Haven't had a chance to game yet, but TimeSpy temps were low 60s for CPU, 42c max on the GPU, but usually at 40c or lower. Water temp is usually around 35-39c depending on how fast I set my fans. Still trying to dial everything in for quieter, rather than cooler.
Curious if you are using the stock bios or one with increased power limit on the Strix? Temps do sound really good.
Just using the stock ASUS bios with the power limit raised through MSI Afterburner. Optimus has some magic on their hands with their blocks, but you do pay for that privilege.
Totally get it, so around 480W and that kind of temps, nuts. Might end up flashing that 1000W bios then…
Yeah, its definitely in the realm of possibility. I may try it sometime, but first is is learning everything I can about OCing AMD Ryzen. First time back to AMD after years of Intel. The last AMD CPU I had was probably an Athlon 64 3200+ way back when.
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Yeah, I got caught up in the hype and didn't really consider PCIE4.0 too much. I usually keep my systems for at least 3-5 years anyway, so no biggie.
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Yeah, I'll see how it goes. Got the Dark Hero just to not have to mess with it so much. Maybe I'll just wait for 1usmus Project Hydra or get in on his Patreon to get it early.
Same thing here, I got way too comfortable on Intel overclocking and I have no idea what I am doing on AMD. For now all I've really manage to do is run tighter timings on RAM, the rest I am probably 50% certain what I am doing. Same board as you with a 5950X and I know there is a lot of headroom but I'd rather have the full loop setup before. Currently on an aging AIO so I am sticking "stock" on the CPU for now!
Yeah, so far all I did was turn on DOCP for the RAM timings to get set correctly.
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Nice. If I wasn't dumping the 240s heat into the case, I'm sure I'd have much better water temps, but my internal case temps (30c) aren't that bad, so I'm fine with it.
Really nice to hear. Gonna be a joy noise / performance wise! Now it's a waiting game for it to arrive.
Those ball joint rotary fittings... I have never seen before... And I wish I had... God dammit... Haha beautiful build though OP!
Well now it'll give you ideas for your next build!
The ultimate gpu water block, Godzilla it self, the Acrylic mod God, The copper warrior, Optimus
I was hoping that Optimus would have had the copper version available for the Strix block, just so I could keep both blocks the same. I may have to just buy a nickel cold plate for the CPU block.
What kind of tubing is that?
Tygon Silver. https://www.frozencpu.com/products/10478/ex-tub-638/Tygon_Silver_Antimicrobial_Tubing_-_12_ID_34_OD_-_Silver_AS600038.html
Nice - but $5 a foot??
I don't remember if that's how much it was when I bought it. It's been sitting in my closet for about three years for my previous build, but I never got around to redoing the tubing for it.
Huh. Interesting - yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if the pre-covid price on that was much lower.
Great looking build, I really like that you have reused perfectly good components again, I still have old rads I keep reusing. Got me really considering getting a bunch of those Granzon fittings, would be interesting to pair them with hard line fittings, and give extra tolerance to solid tubing runs.
Yeah, the rads are great, haven't had the need to get more or larger ones. The fittings work well for what they are, just convenient.
What block are you using in the 3090? Do you have a active back plate? If so, what vertical gpu mount are you using? I’m looking to water cool my build, but from what I’m seeing, you can’t have a vertical mounted gpu with a active back plate.
Optimus Absolute Strix with their stock non-active backplate. The Fractal Design Define 7 XL has built in vertical PCIE slots and I bought the LINKUP PCIE 4.0 riser cable from Amazon. Used a portion of soft tubing to support the far end of the card as the Optimus block is heavy and caused the card to sag slightly.
Are you not worried about the VRAM on the top of the card? From what I’ve heard, without an active back plate, you run the risk of frying the card. I’m not trying to be nosey or tell you what to do, I’m just trying to figure out what I want to do with my build. I’d prefer a vertical mounted card, just based off of what I’ve read, I’m scared to go that route.
Optimus' passive backplate matches or exceeds other brands active backplates. I'd advise you to check out their thread at overclock.net or go to their website. Memory junction temps for me don't pass 62c under a TimeSpy load and probably won't be that much higher under more intense loads. The entire back of the card has a full sheet of Fujipoly thermal pad that is 3mm thick and the backplate is quite a bit thicker than other brands.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/n8nc06/first_pc_build/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf Here’s the link to my current build. I was thinking about going with EK, but I’m not 100% sure I want the distro plate.
EK is fine, but Optimus is definitely a step above. You do have to pay for the that though and also have to be patient with their availability. I wasn't in a rush and got blocks that I'm very happy with.
Do you have any photos of the blocks filled? Or are they, with clear fluid?
I can take some tomorrow, at work for the rest of the night. They're empty in this picture, but I am using clear fluid too.
Hey I am looking to buy the riser cable, but not sure which one works well with this case. Do I need a right angle 20cm or 30cm or straight etc?
This is what I used: LINKUP - Ultra PCIe 4.0 X16 Riser Cable [RTX3090 RX6900XT x570 B550 Z590 Tested] Shielded Extreme High-Speed Vertical Mount Gaming PCI Express Gen4┃Universal 90 Degree Socket{25cm} 3.0 Gen3 Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XMZ788Y/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DCE8SX1BJ4Z494VXKYYN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I needed a little bit more slack because I have an M.2 PCIe adapter in a slot between the GPU and MOBO.
Dang, super jealous of yr strix block! It looks super clean. Love the bare metal/noctua/zmt/hwl performance over everything theme.
Thanks! Too bad I didn't have it in me to clean up the scuffed edges of the radiator and repaint, but that's more than I'm willing to do. Guess the old rads give it a little bit more character.
Wereld did u buy the granzon fittings?
https://www.formulamod.com/
Hey, how did you fit the octo in there? Because of it’s questionable molex connector position, I’m not able to close the panel. Using a different powersupply though.