PROJECT
DARK TROOPER
A Tech Monkey Signature Build
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 5950x
16 Core - 32 Thread
Graphics
Sapphire AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Nitro+
Memory
32GB Mushkin Redline Lumina @ 3600
Storage
512GB WD Black
2TB WD Black HDD
Motherboard
ASRock Aqua X570 E-ATX #914/1000
Power
BeQuiet! Dark Power 12 1500w 80+ Titanium
Case
Thermaltake Tower 900 Black Edition ST
Fans
See Below
CUSTOM
DETAILS
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GPU Block - Aphacool - Eisenblock Aurora Acrylic
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Radiators - 2x Aquacomputer Radical 480mm
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Pumps - 2x Alphacool D5 Vpp655 Acrylic
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Tubing - EK ZMT 19/12
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Fittings - 6x Koolace Q/D
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18x Primochill
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Reservoirs - 2x Singularity Computer Protium v1 200ml
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Coolant - 3L XPC EC6 Blood Red, Opaque
ABOUT
THE BUILD
The Dark Trooper was built to exceed expectations and showcase our expertise in custom loops and overclocking. We designed it with performance in mind, using the highest-end components that could fit into the case. We paired a rare ASRock motherboard with a factory 5950X processor, which had the "golden" chip, meaning it was tested to be the best performing processor of its model and remained stable. The case and graphics card were acquired through a trade with the same person. We also used an aquarium chiller with quick disconnect lines to attach to the PC's soft tubing water line, which helped bring temperatures down. In addition, we used the "Ice Bucket", where a costco storage bin was filled wiith ice, salt, and some whater with a pond motor to keep flow in the bucket to further reduce temperatures. We used the Time Spy Benchmark, temporarily reaching #7 in rankings. To further test the system, we ran OCCT at full usage across every component, and the temperatures reached a maximum of -7°C.
