Aquatic Ambiance - Custom loop in CaseLabs Mercury S3
Hello! After overwhelmingly positive response in my last build log on my latest water cooling project "Emerald Moon" I've decided to start new build logs early on with my new projects. I find it rewarding in many ways to watch my own progress as well as seeing your response. And also absorbing critique and advice along the way!
Components:
CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z270i Gaming
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1080Ti (ASUS Reference PCB)
RAM: 32GB HyperX DDR4 2133mhz
PSU: Seasonic FOCUS Plus 750W Gold
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 1TB (M.2, NVME)
Case: CaseLabs Mercury S3 Limited Edition (Gun Metal)
Fans: 2x 140mm Noctua NF-A14 Chromax Black, 2x 120mm Noctua NF-F12 Chromax Black
Other: Custom length + color CableMod with Cable Combs
Watercooling:
Fittings: Barrows silver/chrome
MonoBlock: EK-FB ASUS Z270I Strix RGB Monoblock (Nickel)
GPU Block: EK-FC1080 GTX Ti
RAM block: EK-RAM Monarch X2 (Nickel) + EK-RAM Monarch Module (Nickel)
Backplate: EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Backplate - Nickel
Radiator 1: Hardware Labs Nemesis 280 GTS
Radiator 2: Hardware Labs Nemesis 240 GTS
Reservoar: Bitspower Premium Magic-Cube DDC + Bitspower Acryllic Upgrade Top DDC + Bitspower Pump Cooler/Heatsink
Pump: Laing DDC-pump 12V DDC-1T Plus PWM
Pipe: 14mm OD PETG XSPC
Fluid: EK-CryoFuel Clear Premix
Other: Drain Valve and lots of other goodies
I don't want to talk to much this early on about the theme as it still is in subject of change. I can say it will be heavily focused on aesthetics and making the loop look very clean, almost industrially clean with silver details and grey metallic details. The case "Mercury S3" is a limited edition run from Case Labs. Mercury S3 allows viewers to watch both sides of the case which means I have to focus my attention on cable management a lot. I hope you sub to this thread and watch me in my journey to make another great water cooled gaming PC!