I wanted to give off a “super car” vibe similar to the [Mercedes Benz AMG GT Black Series](https://media-r2.carsandbids.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=2080,quality=80/ee7f173e46ec801a48d1673c50f9cebaa1bf2854/photos/rGo0xR0E-dXrhC4VnAp-(edit).jpg) but not be too literal about it (Mercedes/AMG/etc badging). The external radiator almost looks like what you would find in a car, the sleeving on the soft tubing looks like fuel line, the colorway is consistently themed throughout the build and uses materials you might find in a super car (carbon fiber, metal, chrome, even genuine alcantara, etc) as well as some “under the hood” performance modifications. Also, I took some inspiration from [TerHorstCustoms](https://builds.gg/users/terhorstcustoms-44)’s terrific builds in this case.
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Core specs:
* CPU: Intel i9 13900K
* Mobo: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I
* RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 2x16gb 7200mhz CL34
* GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC
* Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
* PSU: ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 1000W
* Case: Jonsplus i100 Pro case
* RGB: Phanteks Halos Lux dRGB fan frames, Aquacomputer RGB strips and Farbwerk 360 RGB controller
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Water cooling specs:
* CPU block: Watercool Heatkiller IV Pro w/Heavy backplate and Thermalright contact frame
* GPU block: Watercool Heatkiller V Pro for 4090 TUF/STRIX
* Radiator: Watercool Heatkiller RAD-S 360 (internal) and Watercool Mo-Ra 3 420 Pro (external)
* Reservoirs: Steelkey Uni 120D (internal) and Watercool Heatkiller Tube 200 D5 MP (external)
* Pumps: EK D5 G3 PWM w/Convection cover (internal) and Aquacomputer D5 Next (external)
* Fittings: EK Torque, Bitspower and Koolance
* Tubing: Bitspower Silver Shining brass hard tubing (12mm) and EK ZMT 10/16mm soft tubing
* Fluid: Aquacomputer Double Protect Ultra
* Fans: Noctua A12-15 Chromax, Noctua A12-25 Chromax (internal), Noctua NF A20 HS Chromax (external)
* Controllers: Aquacomputer Quadro, High Flow Next and D5 Next
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Mods:
* CNC’d acrylic internal case cover panels wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl (credit to Justin Chu for cutting the pieces)
* Replaced virtually all fasteners with countersunk screws and chrome finishing washers
* Replaced nylon fabric pull tab on top dust filter panel with genuine alcantara
* Added poster tac to pump housing and thermal putty to GPU chokes to reduce coil whine
* Thicker PCIE riser stand offs to improve rigidity of GPU mount
* 3D printed fan hub covers with R O G letters from the 4090 STRIX backplate. Also 3D printed motherboard area cable covers (below EPS header and on
* Same R O G font painted on the top case radiator (both ROG letter elements are “hidden”)
* Replaced stock ram heatspreader with XTIA FMJ heatsink and added chrome vinyl strip to match CPU block theme.
* Keyboard QDC (similar to Leemo) for external pump power
* MDPC-X Carbon PBG sleeved soft tubing and external pump power and USB cables
​
None of the mods or design decisions were particularly intricate or complicated to implement, but there are a fair number of them and they all come together to deliver a complete look.
Let me know what you think! What do you like? What would you have done differently?
Herium153
I normally hate builds like this, but I love the aesthetics of this one. Looks damn fine my friend!
Eazy12345678
this looks like if you asked AI to make a water cooled computer. none of it makes sense.
its clean and probably expensive. but why reinvent the wheel.
super niche
Rhoihessewoi
Do you even need the fans, or can it run passive?
There should be more external radiators. It makes so much more sense. (Maybe not that size..)
notsureifxml
that radiator might be bigger than the one in my Honda Fit, and I can almost guarantee it cost more…
ToastedTreant
I like the novelty.
entity360
r/foundthehondacivic
zeldaink
You play wayyyy too much Need for Speed Underground 2 mate. *Waaaay* too much smh
Hrmerder
Dope.
Whydontname
Ok, now this is cool.
DeffNotTom
You didn’t use a NZXT case so as far as I’m concerned, this doesn’t count here /s
Jk obviously. I love the creativity and how you’ve really thought outside the box.. like way outside.. You left the box in another time zone. This wouldn’t work in the amount of space I have, but in an office with a matching aesthetic, this would look so much better than a normal build. I was all proud of myself for my live edge oak PC stand (in my post history if you’re curious, but this? This is craftsmanship. 10/10 man
leperaffinity56
Guys I can’t find the computer
Dopa-Down_Syndrome
Not gonna lie. That’s the most disgusting, esthetically pleasing setup I’ve ever seen. I didn’t even know they made radiators that God dam big for PCs. Shit looks sick man.
The_Machine80
Honestly it is the size of a 90s civic radiator. Lol
AlphaTrion810
Very clean. Nice looking, can’t go wrong with black.
Juusthetip
OP, where is the Honda Civic pic for comparison?
Jabba_the_Putt
Hey at least you know it will last 100k miles!
unwhelmed
Was really hoping to open this up and see you were running a 4060ti or something.
Pretty sick build.
ImnTheGreat
Very clean, definitely not something I’ve seen before. Not my taste but it’s so well done I have to still love it
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I wanted to give off a “super car” vibe similar to the [Mercedes Benz AMG GT Black Series](https://media-r2.carsandbids.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=2080,quality=80/ee7f173e46ec801a48d1673c50f9cebaa1bf2854/photos/rGo0xR0E-dXrhC4VnAp-(edit).jpg) but not be too literal about it (Mercedes/AMG/etc badging). The external radiator almost looks like what you would find in a car, the sleeving on the soft tubing looks like fuel line, the colorway is consistently themed throughout the build and uses materials you might find in a super car (carbon fiber, metal, chrome, even genuine alcantara, etc) as well as some “under the hood” performance modifications. Also, I took some inspiration from [TerHorstCustoms](https://builds.gg/users/terhorstcustoms-44)’s terrific builds in this case.
​
Core specs:
* CPU: Intel i9 13900K
* Mobo: ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I
* RAM: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 2x16gb 7200mhz CL34
* GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 4090 OC
* Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2TB
* PSU: ASUS ROG Loki SFX-L 1000W
* Case: Jonsplus i100 Pro case
* RGB: Phanteks Halos Lux dRGB fan frames, Aquacomputer RGB strips and Farbwerk 360 RGB controller
​
Water cooling specs:
* CPU block: Watercool Heatkiller IV Pro w/Heavy backplate and Thermalright contact frame
* GPU block: Watercool Heatkiller V Pro for 4090 TUF/STRIX
* Radiator: Watercool Heatkiller RAD-S 360 (internal) and Watercool Mo-Ra 3 420 Pro (external)
* Reservoirs: Steelkey Uni 120D (internal) and Watercool Heatkiller Tube 200 D5 MP (external)
* Pumps: EK D5 G3 PWM w/Convection cover (internal) and Aquacomputer D5 Next (external)
* Fittings: EK Torque, Bitspower and Koolance
* Tubing: Bitspower Silver Shining brass hard tubing (12mm) and EK ZMT 10/16mm soft tubing
* Fluid: Aquacomputer Double Protect Ultra
* Fans: Noctua A12-15 Chromax, Noctua A12-25 Chromax (internal), Noctua NF A20 HS Chromax (external)
* Controllers: Aquacomputer Quadro, High Flow Next and D5 Next
​
Mods:
* CNC’d acrylic internal case cover panels wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl (credit to Justin Chu for cutting the pieces)
* Replaced virtually all fasteners with countersunk screws and chrome finishing washers
* Replaced nylon fabric pull tab on top dust filter panel with genuine alcantara
* Added poster tac to pump housing and thermal putty to GPU chokes to reduce coil whine
* Thicker PCIE riser stand offs to improve rigidity of GPU mount
* 3D printed fan hub covers with R O G letters from the 4090 STRIX backplate. Also 3D printed motherboard area cable covers (below EPS header and on
* Same R O G font painted on the top case radiator (both ROG letter elements are “hidden”)
* Replaced stock ram heatspreader with XTIA FMJ heatsink and added chrome vinyl strip to match CPU block theme.
* Keyboard QDC (similar to Leemo) for external pump power
* MDPC-X Carbon PBG sleeved soft tubing and external pump power and USB cables
​
None of the mods or design decisions were particularly intricate or complicated to implement, but there are a fair number of them and they all come together to deliver a complete look.
Let me know what you think! What do you like? What would you have done differently?
I normally hate builds like this, but I love the aesthetics of this one. Looks damn fine my friend!
this looks like if you asked AI to make a water cooled computer. none of it makes sense.
its clean and probably expensive. but why reinvent the wheel.
super niche
Do you even need the fans, or can it run passive?
There should be more external radiators. It makes so much more sense. (Maybe not that size..)
that radiator might be bigger than the one in my Honda Fit, and I can almost guarantee it cost more…
I like the novelty.
r/foundthehondacivic
You play wayyyy too much Need for Speed Underground 2 mate. *Waaaay* too much smh
Dope.
Ok, now this is cool.
You didn’t use a NZXT case so as far as I’m concerned, this doesn’t count here /s
Jk obviously. I love the creativity and how you’ve really thought outside the box.. like way outside.. You left the box in another time zone. This wouldn’t work in the amount of space I have, but in an office with a matching aesthetic, this would look so much better than a normal build. I was all proud of myself for my live edge oak PC stand (in my post history if you’re curious, but this? This is craftsmanship. 10/10 man
Guys I can’t find the computer
Not gonna lie. That’s the most disgusting, esthetically pleasing setup I’ve ever seen. I didn’t even know they made radiators that God dam big for PCs. Shit looks sick man.
Honestly it is the size of a 90s civic radiator. Lol
Very clean. Nice looking, can’t go wrong with black.
OP, where is the Honda Civic pic for comparison?
Hey at least you know it will last 100k miles!
Was really hoping to open this up and see you were running a 4060ti or something.
Pretty sick build.
Very clean, definitely not something I’ve seen before. Not my taste but it’s so well done I have to still love it
Damn. That’s a work of art