AAA System | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:28:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png AAA System | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 4 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-4/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-4/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=575551 This is it, the final part of the AMD Frame AAA custom build is here!

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Today’s video brings our mammoth AMD Frame Custom build project to an end. I've been hard at work getting the system ready to go to its new owner – don’t forget we will be giving this system away in a competition very soon! In this video we get the LCD screen installed in its enclosure and fitted to the frame, finish off building the rest of the system and take a look at performance. It's been a long project, but the end result is worth every moment.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
01:04 Recap and competition!
01:55 Part 4 update
04:11 LCD display enclosure
06:07 LCD enclosure building!
09:45 LCD Screen installed
10:45 Building up the custom loop
18:42 Showcasing the final system
23:27 Performance – tuning / FSR / Adrenalin Software
32:31 YOU can win this system!

KitGuru started work on the AMD Frame Build three months ago and its come a long way since then. We started off by modifying the X570 Aorus Xtreme motherboard, the EK-Quantum Velocity 2 water block and the new massive EK Surface X480M radiators, which set the tone of the system theme with a white and chrome look. In part 2 I made some beautiful custom power cables for the Seasonic Prime TX-1000 power supply, put the system on his test bench and showed us some of the features of the latest AMD software.

Behind the scenes, I've worked on preparing the remaining system components ready for Part 3 of the AMD Frame build, in which saw the build start to take shape. The Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 was treated to a covering of white paint, as were the EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 300 D5 pump/res combo units and the EK-Quantum Vector Master GPU water block. The finishing touches were added to the radiator end caps and then the build began.

Core System Specification

Cooling Hardware

Additional Hardware Components

  • Barrowch multimode OLED display protector with alarm for overheating and Intelligent shutdown FBFT04 V2
  • Waveshare 11.9inch Capacitive Touch Screen LCD 320×1480 Resolution (H×V) HDMI Display Port IPS Display Panel Toughened Glass Cover
  • MDPC-X Cable sleeving – Natural White and Platinum X

In Part 4 we pick up where we left part 3, a few parts were tweaked such as the pump mounts, fan cables and cable combs. The custom loop was always going to be a major job to build as it is two separate loops for one system, also included in the loops are EK Flow Meters and two Barrowch multimode OLED displays which give the user a visual reminder of the coolant temperature as well as the ability to be configured with an audible alarm if the coolant exceeds the users pre-set temperature threshold.

When all this is put together in such a professional way the end product is not only a stunning-looking system but as James shows with his thermal and performance testing, it’s also an extremely competent top-of-the-range gaming system, able to churn out high FPS even at 4K resolution. We think this is one of the best open frame systems we have ever seen, paired with the beautiful white and chrome theme it looks superb.

Don’t forget, we will be giving this system away in a competition in the coming days. Entry to the competition will be handled on our Facebook page. Hence, if you have not already subscribed to KitGuru on Facebook make sure you keep an eye on the page for all the details of how to enter this amazing giveaway.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

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KitGuru says: The AMD Frame build is one of our favourite creations so far and one of the best-looking open frame systems we have ever seen. What do you guys think of it? Make sure you enter the competition for a chance to win it!

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AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 3 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-3/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-3/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:36:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=573533 Let the fun begin! James starts to build the system and boy does it look good

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In preparation for part 3 of our AMD Frame custom build, I've been hard at work getting all the parts modified and ready to start building the system. Lots of parts that were black are now white, some parts have been wrapped in chrome effect vinyl and some parts have arrived from laser cutting. The system build gets underway in this video and boy it’s looking good. This could be shaping up to be the best white theme system we have ever seen!  

Timestamps:

00:00 Start/Recap
01:20 The hardware
01:55 MasterFrame 700 mods
04:24 Radiators mods
05:15 Waterblock for graphics card
05:42 Pump Res combo part mods & fixes
07:30 What needs done (and some more goodies)
08:41 Assembly of the parts
21:35 The build so far: and coming in Part 4 !
23:35 Which way to mount the graphics card? please comment
25:27 Tubing brand discussion
26:55 Making our own satin tubing
29:32 Check back for Part 4 soon!

There has been plenty of progress since the last time we saw the AMD Frame Custom build. I've finished off all the painting of smaller parts such as the EK pump/res combos, parts of the GPU water block, the whole Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 chassis as well as completing the mods to the EK Surface radiators which now have chrome-wrapped end caps to compliment the white fan mounts that were painted in the first video.

Painting the Acetal parts such as the pump housing, reservoir lid and GPU block end covers was tricky. Initially, there were treated like other plastic parts, so were roughed up with some 400 grit sanding pads, primed with a few coats of plastic primer and then painted with numerous white top coats. However, the acetal is a difficult surface to get paint to adhere to and with the slightest knock the paint would chip and peel off very easily.

This wasn’t going to be a durable finish so it was decided that the paint would be stripped, which wasn’t difficult as it peeled off very easily and a new technique applied. This time instead of going straight in with the plastic primer, an adhesion promoter was used first. A couple of coats of this were applied before the plastic primer and top coats, which seem to have worked very well and produced a much more durable finish that we are happy with now.

As well as painting all the parts ready for assembly, the radiator mod has also been finished. If you saw the first video in this series you will remember that the radiator fan mounts were painted white but a decision needed to be made on what to do with the end caps. These are now wrapped in vinyl with a chrome effect which really sets off the white and silver theme to a treat and fits in perfectly with the other modded parts of the system.

Core System Specification

Cooling Hardware

Now that these parts have been modded, building the system up for the final time can begin. Good progress is made on building the system up but there are one or two things that need to be changed for us to be totally satisfied with the finished product. The EK pump mounts need to be painted white, cable combs need to be swapped for white ones and the cables from the Lian-Li Uni Fans need some modification to match the rest of the system’s custom cable design.

In the next video, the last of the modding jobs will be completed and we will see how the system looks when it’s fully built up, including the 11.9-inch LCD display and custom ‘Ryzen | Radeon' logo panel which we got a sneak preview of this time around. Already this system is looking amazing but we can't wait to see how it looks when it's complete.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

KitGuru says: Even partially built, the system looks absolutely amazing, could it be the best white build you have ever seen? We think it might just be… if we can say so ourselves!

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AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 2 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-2/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-2/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:03:56 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=570361 AMD Frame Custom Build - It's time to make the cables!

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Progress of our latest custom project, the AMD Frame, has been steady since the initial launch of part 1 and today we are back working on the build. In this video we focus on modifying cables, as I make a full set of custom power cables for the Seasonic power supply from scratch, giving you the lowdown on how they are made – as we all love custom sleeved cables, right?!

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:52 Creating custom power cables (1:40 link to Seasonic custom video)
15:56 Cable making (timelapse)
21:54 Cables complete
22:18 Checking everything is working
23:09 AMD Adrenalin software
28:27 FSR & RSR / Other settings
30:08 Changing some of the wiring
33:31 Wiring mod timelapse
35:45 Improved cables straight into power supply!
36:45 Next mods for Part 3

In our AMD Frame Part 2 video, I give a refresher course on how custom sleeved PSU cables are made from scratch. We showed you the complete process in detail of how to make custom cables in one of our previous custom build projects, but today’s video is more of a recap on how it's done for those of you who may be thinking of making your own set of custom cables and need a quick refresh.

We take a look at the hardware that is needed to build custom cables such as the wire type, PET sleeving, terminal pins and connectors, as well as the tools you will find essential for building a full set of PSU cables from scratch. There are various ways to build custom cables, using different wire gauges, various types of sleeving and techniques depending on the guide you watch or read. This is our take on it, it may not be the only way about it, but it always results in a great-looking, reliable set of cables in the end.

Tools Required for Building Custom Cables:

Custom PSU Cable Hardware:

As you can see from the video, building custom cables is very time-consuming and can work out quite expensive if you need to buy tools, get quantities incorrect or make a major mistake and have to re-do some cables. You can buy custom-made cables from the likes of Overclockers UK,  Pexon PCs or cablemod but nothing is more rewarding than sitting back and admiring your work after taking the time to build your own.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

KitGuru says: What do you guys think of our DIY custom cables? Are they up to scratch for the AMD Frame build? Will this guide tempt you into making your own set of custom power cables? Let us know!

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AMD Frame AAA Custom System Build – Part 1 https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-1/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/james-dawson/amd-frame-aaa-custom-system-build-part-1/#respond Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=564495 It's the start of a new KitGuru modded build series, this time with all AMD hardware!

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Today, we are sinking our teeth into another one of our special modded projects. Over the next couple of months, we are working with AMD to bring you a fully customised, wall-mounted gaming rig that is part of AMD’s AAA system designs. Using AMD's most powerful CPU and graphics hardware for gaming, this will be a unique custom PC that you won’t find anywhere else, so sit back, relax and enjoy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 AMD partnership details
01:45 Core build components
05:28 The case and plan!
07:15 LCD Display
09:00 Cooling – EKWB products
16:02 Cable Sleeving
17:06 The plan for the system – COMPETITION!
17:34 Starting on some of the mods
18:33 Motherboard modding
32:14 Progress so far
35:16 Coming in Part 2

Our latest system build partnership with AMD brings you a customised wall-mounted gaming PC built here at KitGuru using AMD’s AAA philosophy, but what does AAA mean? AMD's AAA systems are built using Ryzen CPUs and Radeon graphics. The system is optimised using AMD software such as Ryzen Master for extracting every last ounce of performance from the CPU and Adrenalin to optimise GPU performance, as well as features such as Fidelity FX Super Resolution to boost gaming performance and AMD link that gives gamers the ability to stream their gameplay.

We will look at how the AMD software can help to optimise gaming and boost overall system performance later in the build series, but first, let’s take a look at the hardware and cooling that will make up the core system and the mods we have planned for the build. As well as AMD being our partner for this build, we have also had some help from vendors such as Gigabyte, G.SKILL, Kingston, EK Water Blocks, Seasonic and Cooler Master which means that we have some tasty hardware ready to be modded.

Core System Specification

Cooling Hardware

Additional Hardware Components

  • Barrowch multimode OLED display protector with alarm for overheating and Intelligent shutdown FBFT04 V2
  • Waveshare 11.9inch Capacitive Touch Screen LCD 320×1480 Resolution (H×V) HDMI Display Port IPS Display Panel Toughened Glass Cover
  • MDPC-X Cable sleeving – Natural White and Platinum X

All of that hardware sounds like a recipe for a very fast system, and as far as all-AMD gaming systems go, it does not get better than this.

As far as mods are concerned, we have a fair amount planned. In Part 1 we get underway by modding the motherboard, since the X570 Aorus Xtreme only comes in a black colour scheme and the theme for this build is white and sliver, we kick things off by stripping the board bare, soaking aluminium parts in a caustic soda solution to remove anodising and giving most of the shrouds and removable trim pieces a few coats of white spray paint. The three M.2 Heatsinks are polished to a mirror finish and coated with a sealer to protect against corrosion.

While we have the painting equipment out, we thought it would be a good time to colour code some of the other parts. The new EK Quantum Surface radiators are a dream with their modular design which makes them simple to disassemble and therefore prep and paint, which I’m sure will please the modding community. Both radiators and the EK Velocity² CPU water block were treated to a custom white finish to match our system theme.

As well as the mods seen in Part 1, we have a bunch of other customisations coming up for this system in future videos such as custom power supply cables, a dual loop custom cooling system, more white and chrome makeovers, case modifications, LCD display integration for system hardware monitoring and a whole lot more, so make sure you keep an eye on the KitGuruTech YouTube channel as you don’t want to miss what’s coming up.

Discuss on our Facebook page HERE.

Learn more about AMD:

Radeon™ 6000 series: https://www.amd.com/en/graphics/amd-radeon-rx-6000-series
Ryzen™: https://www.amd.com/en/processors/ryzen
Ryzen™ 5800X3D: https://www.amd.com/en/partner/new-ryzen-5800x3d-processor

Follow AMD on social media:

AMD UK

AMD US/HQ

KitGuru says: So what do you guys think of how our latest AMD custom build project is shaping up? Let us know if you think there is anything else worth adding to the build and don’t forget, we are giving this system away once it's complete!

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