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[Build Log] Project Blueberry Apple G4

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Yay! The summer holidays have started so finally some more time to post some updates ^^.

First things first: I had ordered some more parts that have arrived. A huge amount of Phobya stuff for the custom sleeving (heatshink, pins, pin removal tool, ...).
I also received an antistatic work mat. It makes your workplace look so much more professional :).

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The Eiszapfen quick release connector: I will use this for the drain and the fill port.

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And of course there has to be some light ;-). Notice in the background that there's a mosfet cooler. Unfortunately it doen't fit my motherboard.

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Drilling the holes for the 240mm radiators. So much easier with a template!
https://mnpctech.com/images/companies/3/mnpctech_rad_template_15mm.pdf

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It fits!

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Well, these don't seem to fit that well, I'll have to adjust the holes a bit here...

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The 8mm motherboard standoffs have arrived from China^^.

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Driling out the holes for the motherboard.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/template-for-early-g4-poss-g3-motherboards.49828/
 
Cutting out the intake for the radiators

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With the radiators and the fans installed:
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It closes!!

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There is still about 2cm of space between the bottom radiator and the GPU

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Parts used:
Pump and reservoir:
Alphacool VPP655 and Alphacool Eisbecher 150mm plexi

Fittings:
Alphacool Eiszapfen 13mm HardTube compression fitting G1/4 for plexi- brass tubes (rigid or hard tubes) - knurled - deep black
Alphacool Eiszapfen screw plug G1/4 - deep black
Alphacool Eiszapfen L-connector rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread - deep black

GPU waterblock:
Alphacool NexXxoS GPX - Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 M03 - incl. backplate - black

CPU waterblock:
Alphacool NexXxoS XP³ Light - Acetal - Intel/AMD

Hard tubing:
Alphacool HardTube 13/10mm plexi clear 60cm - 4pcs

Radiators:
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper 240mm

Fans:
Alphacool Susurro Fan - 120 - Black / Blue Edition - 1700rpm ( 120x120x25mm )


Parts already owned:
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170X Gaming3
SSD: 256Gb Toshiba m.2 Sata
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K
Ram: Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz 16GB
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1
Any recommendations on a PCI USB Card?
 
" Notice in the background that there's a mosfet cooler. Unfortunately it doen't fit my motherboard."
Make sure you don't burn them mate!

Also, I'll deliver your Power Suply soon :)
 
I finally received my new power supply and I had the time to continue on this project. I will let the pictures speak for themselves
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I was having trouble making the new PSU fit with the reservoir/pump combo...


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Turning the PSU upside down did the trick though ;)

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This is the filling port

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I'm glad to have found a way to fit everything the way it does. However, I'm concerned with the way the cables will be routed. I guess that I'll find out soon enough
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On another note, I'm also wondering how I should go about with my loop realistically with the limited space that I have.

This is what I wanted to do originally: Reservoir --> Top radiator --> CPU --> Mosfet --> bottom radiator --> GPU
That would unfortunately mean a lot of tubing next to each other and a lot of surface to cover.

To make this easier I thought about doing it this way:
Reservoir --> Top radiator --> CPU --> Mosfet --> GPU --> bottom radiator.

Do you guys think that temps will be majorly affected by this? :/
 
Do you guys think that temps will be majorly affected by this? :/
You are worried about CPU temp, right? The difference will be insignificant considering parts you used, about 2-4 degree (depending on the flow rate). You should consider to place GPU water block first, it seems to be the hottest part of your loop (GTX970 vs 6600K???).
 
I'm looking forward to seeing this build complete, also trying to figure out how your going to fit everything in,
I'll pray for you.

Thanks :D. I'm currently waiting for some paracord to try sleeving ;)
 
You are worried about CPU temp, right? The difference will be insignificant considering parts you used, about 2-4 degree (depending on the flow rate). You should consider to place GPU water block first, it seems to be the hottest part of your loop (GTX970 vs 6600K???).

Awesome! Yeah I didn't think it would make a big difference but it's always better to ask ;)
 
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