Red & Black Frac (WIP)

[fractal_fan]

Should probably mention the waterblock I'm using for the GPU is here

[fractal_fan]

Can anyone tell me which interconnect I should get for adding in my second GPU (another 7950)? I plan to install them in the top two x16 slots so there will be a gap of one slot inbetween them. I think a serial interconnect is the one I want.

I've been looking through the store but don't want to get something that won't fit or work.

Thanks in advance

[Mupp1t]

Looks beautiful great job man

[Hero1]

Nice system. Good to see someone with Fractal case here, welcome to the club!

[fractal_fan]

is it really 4x 16 slots? I didn't know for sure, guess then there's no performance compromise.

From what I understand it is 4x PCIe x16 slots but actual speed the slot runs at depends on what is installed in all the other slots.

The first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X16_1) always runs at x16 speed; the second PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X8/X1_2) always runs at x8 speed; the third PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X16/X8_3) runs at x16 speed when the second PCI Express x16 slot is empty or at x8 speed when this other slot is used; and the fourth PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X4_4) always runs at x4 speed. This way, in order to achieve the best performance if you are installing two video cards, you should install them in the first and third slots, not in the first and second slots as it would appear more logical

Pulled that info from here

So having my card in that slot should have no effect on performance

[bungwirez]

is it really 4x 16 slots? I didn't know for sure, guess then there's no performance compromise.

[gdesmo]

Yup, four x 16 slots. Have the same board for my FX 8150.

[fractal_fan]

great job on the cover mods. really clean.

Thanks it took patience, plus trial and lots of error

just curious why you've got the GPU in the bottom slot?
tell me its for aesthetics and/or easier tube route?

I put the GPU in that slot (not quite the bottom, one more PCIe slot under it) simply for aesthetics. I'm caught between moving up to something more powerful or adding in the second 7950 I have.

either way, I like it mostly cause its in Mississauga!!

Born and raised

[bungwirez]

Love the Fractals ... we need more!
+1 for Darkside Rad

great job on the cover mods. really clean.

just curious why you've got the GPU in the bottom slot?
tell me its for aesthetics and/or easier tube route?

either way, I like it mostly cause its in Mississauga!!

[fractal_fan]

Thanks everyone. Sorry the picture is not more clear, else everyone could see the maple leaf

[DazMode]

Canadian CPU block!

[Hooded]

Looking Good Fractal Fan.
to the community.

[Bartacus]

Damn! I wish my first build looked that neat! Nice job!

[Father Fuzzy]

Welcome to Dazmode Zone f_f

nice and clean with the baymount res

Darkside rad looks great!

[fractal_fan]

Hello everyone, just wanted to share my first watercooled build. I'm far from new to IT world but have never dabbled into the watercooling before this.

This build is not really new or the most powerful, but its more than enough for me.

I don't pictures of every step of the way unfortunately but I plan to continually make changes to this machine and will keep this log updated with pictures as I go.

System specs:
Case - Fractal Design Define R4
Motherboard - Asus Crosshair V Formula
CPU - AMD FX8350
RAM - 32GB DDR3 1600Mhz
GPU - AMD 7950 (Have another I plan to eventually add into this build as well)
HDD - 2x Kingston 64GB SSD (RAID 0)
PSU - Corsair TX850 PSU

Cooling setup:
- DarkSide - Complete DUAL Radiator - D5 Vario Pump - Flex Kit
- 240mm Darkside Performance Radiator
- EK 7950 waterblock and backplate
- Corsair SP120 fans x4 (soon to be x6)

Planned changes:
- Finish sleeving all cables in red
- Squeeze in an additional slim 120mm Radiator beside PSU (if it does cramp up the case too much)
- Change case light to red LED and link Power/HDD LED signals
- Install additional 7950 GPU into loop
- Setup white LED's inside the case
- Full case side window
- Replace black fan on back of case with AF140 (match the rest of the fans)
- Cut out space on PSU cover for two temp sensors (CPU & GPU)
- Cut out front grill fans (behind pull fans on front radiator) to allow for less obstructed airflow.

I know the picture quality isnt the greatest but my celll phone camera is the only one I've got

This is the first pic I have of this build



This second pic has the following mods done:
- Changed PSU to smaller TX850 I had from another system and installed covers over it and the drivebays
- Front rad was installed higher to see if a 120mm rad would fit in the bottom near the PSU
- Sleeved a few cables (few more to go)




I welcome any suggestions or constructive criticism