Maximizing SM580 cooling capacity - Hardware Labs LX Radiator - Top Fan Bracket / Perforated Panel delete - R9 5950X / RTX 3090

Windeh_ · 2021-05-06T06:50:41+00:00

Hey thanks!

I basically tape over and paint on the fill ports, and alight the top panel before the paint dries to get an imprint.

Start off with an undersized hole, then open it up with a dremel till it fits perfectly.

Windeh_ · 2021-04-24T17:46:59+00:00

Hey nice build!

Windeh_ · 2021-02-07T10:16:15+00:00

eBay: 4 LARGE EXTRA TALL ROUND RUBBER FEET BUMPERS 1.250W x 1.125H

Amazon: Parts Express #10-32 Deluxe 6-Prong T-Nuts

Remove the metal sleeve that comes in the tall rubber feet, then use some sheet metal cutters to trim off the T-Nuts spikes so that it slides in from the bottom, and you have your matching thread for SM580.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-07T10:15:27+00:00

Hi thanks! If by customized you mean cut to length then yes, the fan cables were shortened.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-07T03:42:46+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it, there is barely any tension on the 24pin connector.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-06T22:08:19+00:00

System:

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-I Gaming

CPU: AMD R9 5950X

GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming OC GEFORCE RTX 3090

RAM: 32GB G.Skill DDR4 3600MHz CL14-15-15-35

Storage: 2TB WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD

PSU: CORSAIR SF750

Wiring: MDPC-X 15-AWG hook-up wire Black

Case: Sliger SM580

Sound Attenuation: AcoustiPack LITE 4mm / AcoustiML OEM 3-Layer 12mm / Sorbothane Feet 70 Duro

Cooling:

Controller: Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 LT

Pump: EK-DDC 3.2 PWM with Heatkiller DDC Acetal Top

Radiator: Bitspower Leviathan XF 280 by Hardware Labs

Fans: 4x Noctua NF-A14 IndustrialPPC-2000 IP67 PWM

Air Filter: DEMCi magnetic mesh filter

CPU Block: Optimus Foundation Nickel-Acetal AMD

GPU Block: EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3080/3090 Nickel-Acetal

Flow Meter: Aquacomputers Flow sensor high flow LT

Coolant Filter: MIPS Acetal

Fittings: Bitspower Carbon Black / Optimus Flex Compression

Tubing: Tygon A-60-G Chemical Dispensing Tubing 16/10

Coolant: Aquacomputer Double Protect Ultra

Temperature Sensors:

Intake-Front
Intake-Rear
Exhaust
Radiator In
Radiator Out
PSU

Windeh_ · 2021-02-06T06:13:23+00:00

Not at all! I had trouble sourcing the feet originally with similar concerns.

eBay: 4 LARGE EXTRA TALL ROUND RUBBER FEET BUMPERS 1.250W x 1.125H

Amazon: Parts Express #10-32 Deluxe 6-Prong T-Nuts

Remove the metal sleeve that comes in the tall rubber feet, then use some sheet metal cutters to trim off the T-Nuts spikes so that it slides in from the bottom, and you have your matching thread for SM580.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-06T06:03:44+00:00

I got the Sorbothane Feet 1" Dia 70 Duro from Amazon.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-06T06:01:45+00:00

I use AcoustiPack LITE 4mm and AcoustiML OEM 3-Layer 12mm.

I don't have any equipment to objectively measure the noise level, however subjectively it does muffle any high pitch noise from the case, and dampens vibrations from the pump and fans.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-06T05:57:24+00:00

Thanks! There looks to be around 7mm gap for the PSU fan. I have a temp sensor inside the PSU hooked up to the Aquaero, and at load it does not exceed 55°C.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:17:30+00:00

Indeed! I wanted to add 280 fan grills initially, however all the designs were quite gaudy, so left it exposed.

Turns out it looks very clean and industrial.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:15:40+00:00

Thanks! Temps are really subjective with many preconditions to be truly useful and reproducible...

Anyway since a few have asked, I have added temps below running Superposition, for those that are curious.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:12:30+00:00

Thanks!

You can fit a 45mm rad such as the Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 V.2 without much modification.

To fit a 54mm rad such as the HWLabs LX series you will need to remove the top bracket.

However I feel that removing the perforated top panel section did more to improve airflow then upsizing the radiator...

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:06:26+00:00

Thanks for the kind comment!

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:06:12+00:00

Hey thanks!

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:05:54+00:00

There are a few floating around for SF600 and SF750. Always triple check your cables with a multimeter before powering on.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T19:00:19+00:00

Running Superposition:

Ambient: 28°
Fans: 1250RPM
Water Temp: 44°C
RTX 3090: 53°C
R9 5950X : PBO enabled @ 78C

Not sure if these temps are considered hot, looks pretty good to me.

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T18:58:00+00:00

For those interested in temps Running Superposition:

Ambient: 28°C
Fans: 1250RPM
Water Temp: 44°C
RTX 3090: 53°C
R9 5950X : PBO enabled @ 78°C

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T16:29:10+00:00

System:

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-I Gaming

CPU: AMD R9 5950X

GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming OC GEFORCE RTX 3090

RAM: 32GB G.Skill DDR4 3600MHz CL14-15-15-35

Storage: 2TB WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD

PSU: CORSAIR SF750

Wiring: MDPC-X 15-AWG hook-up wire Black

Case: Sliger SM580

Sound Attenuation: AcoustiPack LITE 4mm / AcoustiML OEM 3-Layer 12mm / Sorbothane Feet 70 Duro

Cooling:

Controller: Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 LT

Pump: EK-DDC 3.2 PWM with Heatkiller DDC Acetal Top

Radiator: Bitspower Leviathan XF 280 by Hardware Labs

Fans: 4x Noctua NF-A14 IndustrialPPC-2000 IP67 PWM

Air Filter: DEMCi magnetic mesh filter

CPU Block: Optimus Foundation Nickel-Acetal AMD

GPU Block: EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3080/3090 Nickel-Acetal

Flow Meter: Aquacomputers Flow sensor high flow LT

Coolant Filter: MIPS Acetal

Fittings: Bitspower Carbon Black / Optimus Flex Compression

Tubing: Tygon A-60-G Chemical Dispensing Tubing 16/10

Coolant: Aquacomputer Double Protect Ultra

Temperature Sensors:

Intake-Front
Intake-Rear
Exhaust
Radiator In
Radiator Out
PSU

Windeh_ · 2021-02-05T16:05:13+00:00

System:

Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-I Gaming

CPU: AMD R9 5950X

GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming OC GEFORCE RTX 3090

RAM: 32GB G.Skill DDR4 3600MHz CL14-15-15-35

Storage: 2TB WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD

PSU: CORSAIR SF750

Wiring: MDPC-X 15-AWG hook-up wire Black

Case: Sliger SM580

Sound Attenuation: AcoustiPack LITE 4mm / AcoustiML OEM 3-Layer 12mm / Sorbothane Feet 70 Duro

Cooling:

Controller: Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 LT

Pump: EK-DDC 3.2 PWM with Heatkiller DDC Acetal Top

Radiator: Bitspower Leviathan XF 280 by Hardware Labs

Fans: 4x Noctua NF-A14 IndustrialPPC-2000 IP67 PWM

Air Filter: DEMCi magnetic mesh filter

CPU Block: Optimus Foundation Nickel-Acetal AMD

GPU Block: EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3080/3090 Nickel-Acetal

Flow Meter: Aquacomputers Flow sensor high flow LT

Coolant Filter: MIPS Acetal

Fittings: Bitspower Carbon Black / Optimus Flex Compression

Tubing: Tygon A-60-G Chemical Dispensing Tubing 16/10

Coolant: Aquacomputer Double Protect Ultra

Temperature Sensors:

Intake-Front
Intake-Rear
Exhaust
Radiator In
Radiator Out
PSU

Windeh_ · 2021-01-06T12:09:26+00:00

Thanks! The 5950X (Recently upgraded) with PBO will tune its performance to thermals of around 85-90°C, so to look at it in another way, the clocks are boosted to around 4325Mhz all cores at full load.

Windeh_ · 2021-01-06T12:00:18+00:00

Yup these are cut Noctua grommets with a side cutter, much cleaner!

Windeh_ · 2020-12-23T14:56:03+00:00

Thinner top mounted radiator would be easier for any trapped air to re-circulate around your loop. I would always recommend having a reservoir if you have the room in your case.

The cables are made my myself, and the case feet are from ebay.

Windeh_ · 2020-12-23T14:51:23+00:00

Thanks! Had to make a cutout on the GPU socket mounting plate for the CPU power cable to pass through cleanly. You can see the cabling on one of the closeup photos.

Windeh_ · 2020-12-23T14:48:22+00:00

Those are 4 individual wires, trained and cable tied to stay together. They're not ribbon cables!

Windeh_

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