I Just finished the last phase of my first liquid cooled setup. It was a 3-part project that spanned over a month from planning, material acquisition and completion. Parts/Material list will be at the bottom - Long Post, Lots of pics.

This Is where I started:

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As you can see nothing special, just a computer.

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Side Grade Conformity Parts

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The cable management of the standard rubberized cables was to be desired.


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Continuing teardown.

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The Define R5 comes apart really nicely.

Phase One

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First Look at the Sabretooth Mark S [Z97]

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In the case, every step not documented.

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