The RAVE PC Build Log
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The RAVE PC Build Log presents a over-the-top, RGB-drenched PC build that fuses retro neon aesthetics with modern water cooling and high-end components. The opening segment frames the concept of combining old color cathodes, UV lighting, RGB, and lasers into a single machine, setting the tone for a “rave-tastic” showcase. The crew selects the SilverStone Primera PM01FX case with bold unicorn branding and abundant front fans, planning to fit a 420 mm radiator while acknowledging clearance challenges that require some custom tweaks. They relocate and adapt hardware, including a water block for the GTX 1080 Ti, a custom backplate with magnets from a third party, and a Core i7 8700K cooled by liquid metal and Asus ROG Maximus X Formula based on a preinstalled VRM cooling loop. Throughout, the builders describe their approach to loop planning, tube hardlines, and iterative testing, emphasizing hands-on problem solving and learning by doing rather than following a perfect blueprint from the start, with humorous commentary and a sense of stagecraft as the rig comes to life.
Topics · hardware · pc_build · rgb_lighting · modding · overclocking · water_cooling
Questions answered
- What cooling solution did the builders use for the GPU in The RAVE PC Build Log?
- They mounted a water block on the NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti and used liquid cooling with a water loop setup.
- Why did they choose a 420 mm radiator and what challenge did they face?
- They aimed to fit a large radiator in the case and encountered clearance issues with the case and mountings, which led to custom fabrication steps.
- What unique lighting approach is central to the build?
- The build uses a combination of UV cathodes, RGB lighting, and a laser-based lighting concept to create a vivid, rave-like effect.