Building My FIRST EVER Hardline Water Cooled PC! 💦(RX 6800, Ryzen 5900X Gaming PC Build 2021) | AD

My First Hardline Custom Loop Gaming PC Build! This X570 Hydro X Hardline Gaming PC Build packs an AMD Ryzen 5900X, RX 6800 Graphics Card inside the Corsair 7000D! - Links to everything featured below!
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[@fadedpookie249]

Today I finished my first ever pc after watching your videos!

[@PcCentric]

How did it go?

[@andrisdombrovskis2010]

Me too, only a few weeks ago. Your video helped me so much! Thank you!

[@tukz3223]

@@andrisdombrovskis2010 np

[@simondesjardins4985]

Nice mine will be in 2-3 months because I’m working far from home for at least a month and we are moving

[@CJ-ix3tw]

How did you get a gpu?

[@dartanianoakley]

Just a tip for any beginners out there. If your tube begins to either: 1) Get bubbles = overheating the tube 2) Kink on the inner side of the bend = under heating the tube. Don't rush this part. Keep the heat gun on low so you have more control and take your time. keep rotating it and moving it side to side to ensure even heating so you don't over stress one side or the other. You'll know when the tubing is at optimal temperature when it is no longer rigid and would bend on its own if you weren't holding it. You don't need much force at all to make the bend, you should be guiding the tube to the angle it needs, not forcing it to bend. If you're not confident and need to make multiple bends on the same line, you can also use angled couplings to eliminate the need to bend, this method does not impact performance.

[@tukz3223]

“Wait a minute, if you’re one of those people that have a phobia of holes… just look at that.” - PcCentric 2021.

[@bfrcrespo]

trypophobia

[@tukz3223]

@@bfrcrespo I mean he said if you’re one of those people that are scared of holes. Key word holes

[@bfrcrespo]

@@tukz3223 lol yeah just saying the specific name cuz why not

[@shanecm8580]

Great Work mate! It looks great!

[@Seids_89]

Well done mate, this has been enough to reaffirm my decision not to do a custom loop for my first build haha

[@whereisfester]

Just watching the liquid zip through the lines makes me really want to do a hard line build, but I agree it’s a difficult task.

[@All-kh6vi]

Do it. I built my first pc last year and regret not watercooling

[@Seids_89]

@@All-kh6vi why mate?

[@maazqureshi7200]

@@All-kh6vi you can always just get an AIO. no need to go with a custom loop as your first build.

[@All-kh6vi]

@@maazqureshi7200 already have an aio, msi mag 240mm. I don't think it's great though. I wished I went full watercooling because it looks nice, I assume better temps. Also I didn't have the budgelo0

[@nyxnemesia8846]

I love watching these videos, you make them so entertaining!

[@PoserGalore]

This was nerve bending! Just like the time I builded my first PC for my brother. I’m now working on my second build that is personally mine, thanks to you!

[@raahlunleashed7108]

Congratz on your first hardline water cooling!!! In the future I'll be doing the same

[@redx4real]

Ive been waiting fir a video from Centric, he taught me how to build PC’s and now im finishing my first one. You are in my debt Marcus, thank you 😊

[@AMF1]

In a world where everybody knows everything, especially in the tech media, it is refreshing to watch your video of your first hardline loop. I think it will give a lot of people confidence to also try it for the first time. Perhaps a follow up video / critique would also be good, identifying any issues that you feel could be resolved. Also, given the size of the case, I would have been tempted to use 420 radiators and also a flat reservoir with subtle RGB lighting. You could also look in to some theme modding for the area around the PSU shroud. I love the new 7000 case and the opportunities that exist for modding. I was a big fan of the Obsidian Cases. Well done for a very honest video.

[@HanuszBydalski]

Good job! So fun to watch , keep it up m8!

[@joseperez-ig5yu]

Love the RGB along with the red liquid flowing through the line. Have to compliment you on your skills!

[@Dantestoussaint]

Love the fact you show the learning process. The thought of this makes me super nervous and you captured the anxiety perfectly!!

[@GraybeardGiffTech]

You did such a great job overall! One of my first excursions into water cooling was hard lines a number of years ago..... It was then that I learned about the joys of air cooling with huge Noctua towers and fans LOL!!!

[@ACUMA57]

Being an electrician, bending these pipes will probably come second nature I’m excited for my first full liquid build

[@danpugh4529]

Looks great - well done!

[@Ju5tV1siting]

For your first ever custom hard-line loop this is great! Incredible work Marcus, keep it up :)

[@MrCrumpet]

he makes watching pc building fun again for me

[@343_GuiltySpark]

I wouldn't expect them to offer different fans. One who buys a case like that is putting in their own preferred fans. I like that they put it basic low end fans.

[@stephentroy3930]

Just ordered parts to build my first pc! Love your channel

[@gyg1910]

Which GBU did you get

[@stephentroy3930]

GT 1030... only one I could afford :(

[@gyg1910]

@@stephentroy3930 yeah the prices now for the gbu are crazy but Gt 1030 is cheap but not for today games if that what u bought it for

[@terencelahiri1561]

Eye catching. All that hard work is paid in a beautiful piece of art. 👍👍👍👍

[@01Peebee10]

I'm and property developer by trade (not a plumber) I've just plumbed my entire extension using copper pipe and testing my soldering skills using mains water pressure, those leaks aren't fun. lol Watching this brought back all sorts of nightmares. Thank you for making sure I never attempt a hardline build. lol

[@SUSSYMEMES]

Done about 4 hard-line builds now. It's a lot of hassle and work, but do satisfying to say "I did that" when vendors would charge thousands for the same thing. I tend to just leave only the pump going overnight with a load of paper towel out. that way I know in the morning if there's no colour on the towels it hasn't leaked

[@bullishmomentum33]

Welcome to the beautiful world of hard line tubing !!!!! Finally I been waiting for you to jump on the Wave!!! WE Hard liners WELCOME YOU!!!!!!

[@Dal1970again]

Love the red liquid, really brings it all together. Great build

[@AC-dd3rb]

Well played sir may have taken a few days but the end product looks great great result for your first bash at it.

[@puterailham7112]

The neat setup of all the items beside him is somewhat satisfying.

[@kingcrackedhen3572]

Can’t wait for the next watercooled build ;)

[@blaskotron]

My biggest learning was that PETG gets soft at a much lower point than Acrylic, and the tubes would actually warp under the hot water and pop loose from fittings spraying water through out the machine. Was multiple brands. I only use acrylic now. And I prefer fittings with teeth that can't pop loose. Also leave the res open while the system heats up to release pressure and while hot put the cap back on. Then you'll never have a high pressure situation.

[@katelikesrectangles]

reassuring seeing you do this, thanks for sharing a non-expert experience

[@loose167]

Great job Marcus! Would love to try something like this one day! I’m still too nervous to update my BIOS so perhaps in 5-10 years 🤣

[@The_18th_Fret]

Great job! It must feel so satisfying to finally get it all done, turn the machine on and see it in action. Looking forward to seeing what temps you get for the CPU/GPU under load

[@bencanty980]

Very cool video, great work for 1st attempt, looks stunning! Great tip on that pressure meter too, I don't recall Jay mentioning that!

[@wanglelife]

Folks, go easy on Marcus. It's his first hardline build! 😅 It does take lots of practice to get the bends perfect when you look at it at any angle.

[@InfinitesimallyInfinite]

Love the content man! You are one entertaining personality!

[@xavierscott954]

Most underrated tech KZbinr literally I challenge someone to change my mind

[@ehme1506]

You are the closest thing to a marvel superhero that this Earth will ever see.

[@Todd_Manus]

First hardline.. wow gr8 work.

[@jhonnyelkins3511]

deserve a like for this hardwork !

[@LG-jn5fx]

I am getting to the end of my first WC build and for the love of god goto a hardware store and buy a pipe cutter and do not use a hacksaw, will make your life so much easier. Pressure tester. YES YES YES YES. These things are great and allow you to test before adding water and killing everything.

[@jaxonhall3157]

I love his vid's I used to know nothing now feel like a pro at PC's.

[@patrickdunner39]

That’s awesome. Great job bro

[@timberw1lly]

You did great. Hard line tubing terrifies me, and it's nice seeing someone inexperienced tackle it in a video. I do love Corsair's new case line, and I'm super happy you chose the 7000D for this.

[@Nxrreshh_]

Absolutely loved this video!🔥🔥🔥

[@spyk124]

You seem like a great guy. Fun video man

[@darrooxx]

Fantastic job !!!

[@BogDustForBreakfast]

nice build , gotta be happy with that !

[@shane6023]

Nice, I have a full cpu/gpu hard-line loop with a 6800 and a 5600x, runs super cool

[@Heaththegrat]

im no expert in water cooling but for when i do my first one, im gonna measure how long the pipe is and measure the length of it as well but this was a good video to watch and good job on building this master piece :)

[@thisguy2958]

Dab soapy water with a q-tip onto your tube connections to find leaks during your pressure test.

[@gaurinalla2200]

Ur patience 👌👌😵😵

[@aofficial2383]

This guy is really underrated

[@andrewperkovich8184]

I cant wait to do a custom loop for my pc! I have a 5600x cpu and a 3080. I may wait until i get a hotter cpu tho. You gave me some confidence to do this. I’m a newbie as well

[@dvrkon7649]

Dude, u helped me with how to build a pc. Learning guides. I got a prebuilt but the knowledge was sooo helpful in general so thx

[@jGRite]

17:38 : oh no it's not lighting up 19:36 : oh good

[@crawleyman1117]

This is pretty sweet. I think the only other thing you could do to to make it more leak resistant is use a marine RTV (Silicone) around all the fittings. Usually it’s clear. Marine RTV is water proof. The only issue would be getting if off if you wanted to change any parts or have to repair something.

[@jonathanfrancis1975]

I mean the main reason better fans aren't in the expensive cases are simply cause if someone is spending that much on a case one would think they are going to get really nice fans and remove the stock ones anyways or maybe a set of matching ones.

[@johnreese9928]

Great job sir! Challenge complete! Can't wait for my next hardline build!

[@iggsiggs1669]

You helped me out sooo much in my pc building journey!! Built my first rig 2 weeks ago now!

[@OldStickyRice]

If jayz 2 cent and Austin Evans had a baby.... sure you are the product of that 🤣🤣🤣 your thumbnail pic has me 💀💀💀💀🤣🤣

[@cj_zak1681]

Well done Marcus - amazing considering it's a first time! You're a braver man than me

[@Kellan03]

Hearing a 6900xt being called a $1300usd card in 2024 sounds so weird.

[@alexserrano6614]

You make really good vids, nice to see your first hardline tubing.

[@DAGIEBOB]

Oh my gosh that case would destroy my Table

[@sondremjelva1361]

7.30 yup, totally agree on that one m8

[@jester7554]

I'm new to your channel and I like what I see :)

[@chrisosler8]

Hardline = POG

[@vajidali530]

Lucky u got those big guns to help u pick up that huge case 🤣

[@rknine7998]

I've done PETG hard tubing and it is very painful. You need a lot of patience and a few days for measuring, cutting and bending correctly.

[@sleepy2533]

underated channel

[@colbybud]

you should run from pump to the gpu then radiator then back to cpu then reservoir or another radiator.

[@DeadPiixxel]

You look like one of those characters from we happy few

[@Smood47]

That bottom tube is off... I can totally imagine Centric being like 'YOU KNOW WHAT FUCK IT'.

[@edbeagle7929]

Air test use dish soap and water on fittings to locate leaks

[@HikingFeral]

Just found your channel and consider me subscribed lol. Nice simple content. No bullshit.

[@dc8739]

Alternative Title "Corsair sponsored me"

[@projectnuggetlucas4737]

I kinda wanna see the video where you destroyed a gpu 😆 for, you know, research purposes 😂 loving the channel and your work mate!

[@18266609]

should get yourself a phobya external power supply for bleeding your loop. dont have to connect anything else up except our pump. makes life a lot easier and is only 20 beans.

[@clydereyes7172]

Me watching youtubers build pc's: please don't drop it please don't drop it

[@adamtench4447]

You actually looked nervous in this video 😂. Good work pal!

[@johnnymarkos101]

didn’t understand a second of this video but loved it

[@blessedjunior6989]

Well done Marcus

[@nicolass2262]

great video mate, quite inspirational for complete noobs in watercooling like myself.

[@markoguillermo]

looks amazing. i admire your bravery my dude. you definitely deserve a 6900xt or 3090 in that build. HEY GIGABYTE AORUS SEND THIS GUY EITHER A 3090 OR 6900XT PLS

[@mysticfizzi1563]

This is truly. Amazing I’m feeling confident in building PCs now u have my sub mate

[@pccentricnews5173]

If serious about buying GPU, at normal retail price

[@shiro7304]

After watching your videos I’ve been starting my first ever pc setup and it’s going well. I only have the gpu RTX 3080, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800x, and the Deepcool Macube 110 case. I still haven’t ordered any parts since I haven’t got it all figured out and the gpu shortage but I can’t wait.

[@pinnedpccentric9466]

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[@blackhoundrise8431]

Well done! I reckon Dracula will love this red and black look. Dracula: is the red…. Bloood? Pc Centric: uh… no. Dracula: vat a ppiitty…. Fill it vid blooood…

[@4vnee717]

amazing work mate 🔥🙌🏻

[@callum_ritch]

Waiting since the KZbin story

[@PcCentric]

Yasss

[@StepYi1]

1:55 Daaaamn man ur hands shakinnnnn😂😂😂😂

[@ston3r172]

I love this build man one day I’ll have one you gained a sub

[@hugoplays7205]

wow thats the best pc i ever seen:))))

[@yuanjijin5749]

you could use some tube bending tools

[@garymanning7283]

Nice man congrats you did it !

[@StepYi1]

3:33 sure, wait for us to make a vid of ur fails montage xDDD

[@edbeagle7929]

He handled 7000 d mom must be proud

[@lesabre1972]

It is good for your first build with hard tube for sure looks good to me.

[@studog858585]

Nice build. But one tip, always dry post the system to the bios first before filling.

[@daleroodt3238]

Well done man

[@GregMurch]

That is awesome. I am looking for a waterblock for my RX580.