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00:00:00 – 00:26:30
The video revolves around the intricate process of building and optimizing a high-performance computer, focusing on detailed aspects such as the cooling system, power supply, fittings, and tubing arrangements. The presenter frequently faces and resolves technical challenges, such as issues with radiator fittings and cooling fluid compatibility, and addresses design flaws in the computer case. The build includes using different types of tubing, addressing power supply configurations, and ensuring proper thermal management.
Key points include discussions on the graphics cards and iFixit tools, the introduction of new cooling components, and the numerous adjustments and reconfigurations necessary to optimize the build. Highlights include debates over tubing choices, dealing with mismatched fittings, securing components properly, and strategically placing drains for effective maintenance.
The video also touches on aesthetic choices like RGB lighting and component color matching, leading to decisions on the type of coolant and adapters, with mentions of Corsair and EK Mystic Fog products. In troubleshooting, the video explores issues with thermal pads, RGB setups, and the need to reapply thermal paste to manage high temperatures properly. Performance tuning, including overclocking and voltage management for the CPU, underscores the presenter's commitment to achieving optimal performance.
Throughout, the text mentions important terms like iFixit, radiator fittings, GPU, EK coolant, thermal pads, RGB lighting, and voltage settings. Key places referenced include a visit to Microcenter for supplies. The video concludes with the presenter's satisfaction with the build, future plans for additional custom builds, and a call for viewer feedback.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the presenter aims to boot up a system and deals with some interruptions to promote iFixit products. They mention the release of new graphics cards and portable tools from iFixit. Returning to the main task, the presenter addresses why a component tipped over, identifying an issue with a tube and deciding to add a spacer for stabilization. They also note dissatisfaction with the current feet of their system, contemplating using feet from another model after modifying the holes. The presenter then acknowledges forgetting to connect a cooling zone cable essential for monitoring various system parameters through the water block, which includes sensors for flow and temperature.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is working on the cooling system for a computer build and addresses several challenges and considerations. They discuss the placement and configuration of fittings and tubing for the radiator and loops, debating whether to use solid or soft tubing and noting concerns about space and abrasion from the cooling fluid. They reflect on past setups and the impact of not including a particular radiator, as well as design flaws in the case. The speaker also mentions a shortage of matching black fittings, indicating they’ll need to mix in chrome ones to complete the build, despite a preference for uniformity.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is troubleshooting an issue with fittings for a setup, mentioning they have seven fittings but can’t find one of them. They discuss the configuration, noting the importance of directing the inlet to the bottom and outlet to the top of the radiators to avoid trapping air. The speaker emphasizes the need to fashion a drain on the lowest part of the system. They explore different fitting configurations and decide on a layout that ensures proper slack and clean runs for the tubing, using spacers and 45-degree fittings for easier alignment. The speaker also refers to using a rubber tube from EK and checking coolant compatibility.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the intricacies of managing a stiff tube fitting, emphasizing the need to heat it up for easier installation. They express concerns about the looseness of certain fittings and decide to replace them due to trust issues with the O-ring. The speaker then explains their strategy for arranging the tubes and fittings to ensure slack for easy handling. They mention planning the installation order, pointing out that the power supply must be installed before the 280 fitting. Notably, the speaker shares an amusing frustration regarding the power supply placement, which complicates the draining process, leading to a realization about the need to place the drain on the 280 side. Ultimately, the speaker reflects on the time-consuming nature of their build process, attributing it to necessary adjustments and optimizations.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses working on their computer build, specifically dealing with power supply fittings and cabling. They note the ample space in the case compared to previous builds and reflect on the power supply differences, opting for a 1000W unit instead of a 1600W. They highlight features of the Corsair Zenon Flex display, including its customizable bend and high refresh rate. The creator mentions reassembling parts multiple times due to missed steps and explains using a jumper for optimal power distribution to their GPU. They plan a trip to Microcenter for coolant, as they didn’t account for this need initially. Additionally, they point out a temporary silver adapter that will be changed to black for aesthetic consistency.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their experience with a new adapter and the challenges faced with the retention tab breaking, making it unusable temporarily. They highlight the design flaw of the cover that says “Cable Mod,” which doesn’t fit correctly due to the placement of the retention clip. The speaker tests the system with the GPU back in place and the water block providing enough thermal mass to prevent overheating temporarily. They verify that all lights and fans are working before proceeding further. Nick arrives with the coolant (EK Mystic Fog premix), and despite considering dyeing the loops pink for aesthetics, the speaker decides against it to maintain color control via RGB. The focus then shifts to pressure testing the GPU loop to ensure there are no major leaks, discovering that while the reservoir holds air without issue, there were minor leaks at the lower fittings on the block that needed tightening.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the issues encountered during a build involving thermal and RGB components. They theorize that a graphene pad might be causing temperature issues due to insufficient compression of thermal pads, leading to high temperatures under load. The speaker decides to wait for the installation of Armory Crate to finish before trying to resolve this. Additionally, they notice problems with the RGB setup due to a complicated connection box from AC that disrupts the RGB functionality when overloaded with splitters. To fix this, they simplify the connections, resulting in successful RGB lighting. The speaker also drains coolant to reconfigure tubing and notes the inevitability of spills in such builds. They suspect a mounting issue with the thermal paste and the movement caused by the build process, leading to a final decision to redo the thermal paste and secure the connection properly.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the voltage and performance characteristics of their setup. Initially, the voltage reaches a high of 92 when loading but stabilizes around 57. The presenter notes they haven’t yet installed the 14900K BIOS, so the system still thinks it’s a 13900K. After a brief montage, they showcase their RGB lighting setup, mentioning a switch to Team Group T-Force RAM due to color balancing issues with the previous HyperX RAM. The new RAM also offers better performance at 6200 MHz compared to the previous 6000 MHz. Lastly, the presenter notes that the 14900K CPU in use is not particularly exceptional and requires a fair amount of power.
00:24:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses their efforts in overclocking a CPU to achieve better performance, detailing a significant run with a frequency of 5.7 GHz across all cores, compared to the factory setting of 5.6 GHz. They mention their temperature concerns during the process, noting temperatures around 75°C and pointing out that the cooling bottleneck for Intel processors often lies with the integrated heat spreader (IHS). The creator also notes their voltage adjustments to prevent the motherboard from pushing excessive voltage. They reflect on the evolution of their Skunk Works computer build, highlighting changes over time and future custom build plans. Specifically, they mention an upcoming build in the Dark Base Pro 901 case for a friend. The video concludes with the creator expressing their satisfaction with the current Skunk Works build and inviting viewer feedback.