Queenz Silverstone Raven Build Log

[Queenz]

OMG this is one heavy sexy beast:

 

 

Here is the back of the block:

 

 

 

It comes with G 1/4 ; 1/2" fittings already pre installed:

 

 

 

Front of the block. The front is smoked so you can see the inside of the flow of liquid which is pretty cool:

 

 

 

 

 

Applause to:

 

Edited February 2, 2010 by Queenz

[Queenz]

Now onto the CPU block. It says it's for LGA1366, but this does work with LGA1156 too which is what I have:

 

 

Opened:

 

 

Wow this block is nice and the packaging is excellent. DangerDen uses a good amount of foam:

 

 

 

Accessories:

 

 

 

More block pictures:

 

 

 

Back contact surface of the block:

 

 

I know how I have the EK Supreme-HF waterblock and now the DangerDen MC-TDX waterblock which doesn't make sense to do, but I'm using them to do a comparison in idle and load temperatures to see which one performs better. Again thanks so much Dan and DangerDen and I really appreciate what you have done. I can't wait to try these out.

 

Applause to:

 

[Queenz]

I got more even more stuff today.

 

Thisis what I got:

 

4x Scythe Slipstream 68CFM 120MM fans

GE Black Cable Ties(small)

3M Double Sided mounting tape(For cathodes)

4x Fan Cable Extensions

2x of more Bitspower Matte Black 1/2" barb fittings

 

 

So this is the package I received today:

 

 

 

Scythe Slipstream 68 CFM 120MM Fans (Black):

 

 

 

 

 

Supplied Adapter:

 

 

 

 

 

Fan extension cables. I got these cause I know for a fact the stock wiring won't reach:

 

 

[minigeek]

sick!

[Queenz]

woohoo more bitspower fittings haha:

 

 

 

 

3M Mounting tape:

 

 

GE Black Cable Ties(Small):

 

 

I bought Poland Spring Distilled water for my cooling fluid:

 

 

Don't forget to always rinse your stuff out before using it such as the radiator or CPU block, etc. Don't use tap water to do it as this will just be adding flame to the fire. Use distilled water instead:

 

 

Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Doing so will remove any particles and dust inside that gets in during the manufacturing process:

 

 

Time to install the Scythe Fans to the radiator and install the mounting brackets that allow it to be installed externally of the case:

 

 

[Queenz]

Uh oh another package today?

 

YES I know what it is:

 

 

Opened:

 

 

YAAAAAYYY it's my XFX ATI Radeon 5870 Newegg:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opened the box and slid this out (Atleast it's not the crappy boring Sapphire packaging):

 

 

Accessories:

 

 

The infamous XFX door tag:

 

 

Installation Manuals:

 

 

 

Installation CD:

 

[Queenz]

Now onto the video card:

 

 

 

 

 

Rear (Kind of looks like a dual exhaust on a car):

 

 

Back:

 

 

Crossfire Interface:

 

 

Dual 6-PIN PCI-E power connectors:

 

 

2x DVI, HDMI, Display Port:

 

 

Side Shot:

 

 

More Accesories:

 

 

More stuff to come late on guys

[minigeek]

wait, no dirt 2? AWWW MANNN

Edited February 2, 2010 by minigeek

[Bizzlenitch]

I used to be a fan of the Slipstreams but I've had three have their bearings go out in less than a year of use. Pretty disappointing. I've since switched to their S-FDB fans and haven't had a problem... yet.

 

Maybe I'm just unlucky, but every one of those fans I've touched has died. Granted, these were the 1900 RPM fans, but still...

Edited February 2, 2010 by Bizzlenitch

[ccokeman]

Looks promising so far

[Queenz]

Installed my Matte Black Bitspower fittings onto the DangerDen Summit block

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time to install the DangerDen Summit block onto my XFX 5870:

 

 

Removed the backplate and cooler:

 

 

 

Next clean off the old thermal paste:

 

 

Done!:

 

 

Installed the Thermal Pad to the regulators and applied MX-2 to the required contact surfaces:

 

 

Installed the backplate and all the screws back on. Yes the nice black backplate still fits on even with the waterblock installed:

 

 

Front Shot:

 

 

 

Applause to:

 

Edited February 3, 2010 by Queenz

[Silverfox]

Looks so weedy without the shroud

 

Nice log - impressively sourced parts.