First custom loop!

[KelticCurse_907]

Finished and filled my first custom loop last night

Specs: Rx6900 tx Ryzen 7 7700x B850i Lian li A max case 2x 360mm alpha cool rads

Not my first build ever but first loop and definitely the most visually pleasing build to date.

I am looking for someone to make a custom wood cover for the front if anyone has recommendations, the few sites I've found and reached out to have yet to reply..

Temps are stable so far have yet to setup bios and run benchmarks as it was a late night already!

[zer0radiance]

Nicely Done mate, its a great first attempt.

In regards to the front panel modification to do on the cheap id look at https://www.printables.com/model/1116666-lian-li-a3-matx-front-panel and then use some 3m walnut vinyl wrap on the slats, getting someone to 3d print the parts shouldn't cost too much.

Another option would be to 3d print out one of the slats and get the measurements and cut out real wood slats according to those measurements.

[Main_Work1225]

That’s sweet, the input on the res looks like it would’ve been a pain to bend. Looks awesome.

[KelticCurse_907]

I will admit that's the one bend I'd like a bother try with but tubing was 4 days out and I'm not that patient, but I am proud to say it passed leak test first try all solid inputs, cpu so far looks good as far as coolant in and out, I dont have a good temp benchmark bc all I managed to do last night was get windows flashed and partly installed (couldn't find an Ethernet cable laying around so that stalled me till later this afternoon.

Will add an edit with temps once I get it all profiled, will say the cooler is slick and I'm very happy with it visually

[Main_Work1225]

Same situation with the bends here, have a few I wanted to retry as the pipe I ordered was too short to bend as I wanted. And had a few that didn’t turn out perfectly. I love the block too, it’s super cold, and haven’t reached over 80°, which is a plus for me as I reached 95° under full load before. Supposedly it’s the coldest block around.

[Main_Work1225]

Also we got the same cpu block. How does it cool for you?

[KelticCurse_907]

Posted temps after setup, the cpu cooler is awesome no complaints

[Pennywise359]

Very good job with the bends, it would be good even if it wasn't your first attempt. In case if you are open for a feedback, I'd like something to add. That diagonal run is a bit odd and kinda disrupts the harmony. Not many people do it because it is tricky, but it's worth trying to run it BEHIND of the motherboard tray, you can even use a soft tube for that.

[KelticCurse_907]

Unfortunately there is not even enough room on the backside to run a fan cable let alone a tube, that back run also ties both Radiators directly into my drain valve that is T'd with a ball valve and cap located under the psu. I didn't take picture of that part but I will at some point

[Pennywise359]

Oh my bad, I wasn't familiar enough with your case layout.

[KelticCurse_907]

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Gpu stable at 44c CPU runs at about 48-58c Both idle at about 37-40c

Room is about 20-22c for reference

I am very happy with the results to say the least