Custom Watercooled PC within a Desk Design & Build (Unity-Desk)

Design & build of my custom watercooled PC within a desk
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Specifications: (nothing Spectacular)
G-Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600Mhz RipjawsX Memory Kit CL9 (9-9-9-24) 1.5V
Asus GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB GDDR5 Dual DVI Mini HDMI PCI-E Graphics Card (Has Since been upgraded to a GTX760)
Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz Socket 1155 6MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor
Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z Gen 3 Z68 Socket 1155 HDMI SupremeFX X-Fi 2 8 Channel Audio mATX Motherboard
Kingston 120GB V+200 SSD - 2.5" SATA-III
Monitor Acer Hn274h Nvidia 3D
All cable extensions BitFenix via www.overclockers.co.uk
Water Cooling Specifications
CPU Block: EK-Supreme LTX - Nickel CSQ
EK-MOSFET Max IV Gene - Acetal+EN (Nickel)
VGA Block: EK-VGA Supremacy - Acetal+Nickel
2x EK-RES X3 250
Pump: Laing DDC-1T Plus 12V DC Pump (MCP 355)
Radiator: EK-CoolStream RAD XT (360)
Coolant: EK-Ekoolant Blood RED (premix 1000mL)
Compression Fittings: EK-PSC Adapter 90° G1/4 Black Nickel & EK-PSC Fitting 10mm - G1/4 E-Nickel
Thermal Paste/Grease: Arctic Cooling MX-3 thermal compound (4g)
Tubing: TUBE Masterkleer 12,7/9,5 CLEAR
Temperatures are as follows:
Idle air temp inside desk 23 - 26c
processor 20-21c
GPU (upgraded to GTX 760) temperature at 23 - 25c.
mosfet temperature at 21 - 24c
under heavy load inside desk air temperature is 25 - 30c
Processor no higher than 46c (clocked in at 5.1Ghz)
GPU no higher than 48c
Mosfet no higher than 45c
Music by Abberation, Track title "Fine Divine" from the EP "Through the Looking Glass" (www.ektoplazm.c...)

[@jmgaming7089]

Friend: Hey guys lan party at my house! You: Well fuck

[@rockybarry]

jmGaming Lol. Gaming PC for the win. Except it's more expensive. Just compare a $500 - $700 built PC to a $1200 Gaming PC. I just hate it when companies like Beats add a few extra $100 just because they're a huge company.

[@LordCalvertWhiskey]

This is what happens when intelligence meets creativity. Awesome job Gary! It's people like you that keep me alive and going in this world.

[@sidnas6652]

talk about a desk-top pc!

[@CesTech]

Sid Nas More like desk-buttom ;) xD

[@BroJam67]

Amazing build, I would have never thought to do this! I'd say the best/most interesting part is the control type panel on the desk surface with the USB and audio ports! Now that's cool.

[@JulCraftMinecraft]

Cant call it a desktop anymore, Call it a "Desk-IN"

[@walter0bz]

or a pc that really does have a Desktop

[@PackEliteVisianary]

freaking amazing...everytime i feel content with the build im going for, something like this makes me wanna push for a different design...i feel a future project coming along

[@Runetone]

wery nice. is it a bit of a pain bringing you pc to a lan :) ?

[@macwillard]

i don't go to LANs so not really an issue :)

[@Runetone]

it was mostly a joke love the work :)

[@shredderx9813]

respect to the old builder

[@macwillard]

Thanks, yeah the budget got blown so better peripherals were added later on.

[@XIIImmoralist]

holy fuck i really wasnt the only one who thought of this. Im thinking of making one myself

[@FrackeDtv]

I honestly never thought of putting the computer itself into a build like that. that's really cool.

[@moeillo8136]

LinusTechTips try this next

[@yulianurafifah1417]

YEAH

[@mattw4211]

+Yulia Nur Afifah He Built one under a desk if that interests u

[@Razzlion]

+Matt W haha that video is SO much fun xD his face when he realized what he had done!

[@poocruncha3266]

with this design its almost a dust free environment! good shit homie son.

[@MrHomeu98]

now that's what i call a Desk top

[@macwillard]

the current price is for us building them, we are currently building ten ourselves at the moment to get more interest but that was the lowest price we could do them for at the moment. you can access the components via lifting the top of the desk which is on hinges (see 2:24) no different form working under the hood of a car. the top is sealed via rubber trim which makes it completely water tight. you will have no issues fitting hardware into the desk as their is plenty of room :)

[@YoLo3434]

So AWESOME!!!

[@macwillard]

Thanks very much :) The material mainly looked rough because plywood doesn't cut so well and splinters. what the video doesn't show is all the sanding we had to do at the end to remove all imperfections which accumulated to roughly 4 hours by hand

[@Schmorgus]

This look like a cheaper version of the Red Harbinger Cross Desk :)

[@MSDJHERO]

At least he has one LOL

[@MSDJHERO]

But actually... fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/920133_10201139181781192_314651335_o.jpg

[@macwillard]

Frank Salgado that was such a poor attempt at rendering :)

[@Schmorgus]

Never said his was bad, more like a "better" version since it looks affordable :) The Red Harbinger is insanely expensive!

[@MSDJHERO]

Gary Willard English isn't my first language, but i'll try harder, thanks (Y)

[@av6966]

Very nice design and brilliant execution of it. Bravo!

[@TheReaMrBurntSausage]

pretty hard for someone to steal if they break in

[@eduard2663]

😂😂😂👌👌👌

[@shanebovell6733]

This looks very nice and definitely showcases your talent and pride at the same time. Also, having your buddies over for a LAN party would be funny as hell.

[@rashcarrot3556]

can i order? :D

[@macwillard]

soon :)

[@jackholliday5479]

Gary Willard Depending on price I will order.

[@maovegas]

Your compudesk ROCKS!!!!!!! I just finished (tweaking it now) my first computer build, If I had seen this vid before I did mine, It wouldn't be done for 6 months because I would attempt a version of your desk. Nice job lad!

[@Elein967]

all this and keyboard and mouse like shit!

[@Hawokki]

Best PC case I have seen so far. And I have been looking at them for 2 months now, because I'm going to make my own

[@lucidbarrier]

That's a really cool idea. I was looking for an idea for a desk or something for my HTPC because I don't have room for it in my entertainment center and I found your project. Sweet fabrication and attention to detail.

[@maxchen5592]

finish product look awesome ! it's amazing how you could build this out of those rough( look cheap) raw material ,great painting to disguise the nature of the material.overall cooling design and great result.

[@semco72057]

When I first look at this custom made computer I think of the old Mini Computer which performed only one task versus the Mainframe which could do multiple jobs. I love the way it is built and it will remain cooler than the Fan Only system and can be repaired or cleaned easier also.

[@FatherQuad]

That looks amazing and such a good idea. Any upgrades down the road will be easier than working with something case built.

[@enchantedwenis4994]

Beautiful job. A technician and a craftsman making you a true renaissance tradesman. Keep doing what you do and don't let the, "buy in one click" people tell you otherwise (referring to the current 128 people who disliked this video).

[@macwillard]

Enchanted Wenis thankyou for your kind words :o)

[@PsychoKelvio]

Truly wonderful in my mind, possibly the most over engineered hand made I've ever seen

[@akaDubz]

Awesome concept, would love to be able to buy/build one of these at some point! Only suggestion might be to have the fan monitor countersunk as well so that if you have a multi-monitor set up there's no height/clearance conflict. Great job!

[@macwillard]

Hi, Thanks for the feedback. There is a cut out for the motherboard I/O (see 1:27). If anything is needed to be plugged in then there is two USB, One e-SATA & also audio I/O located on the fan controller unit next to the monitor. Additionally if any more monitors/Graphic cards were required then you just simply plop them in on the motherboard and feed the cable through the back :)

[@RFCisBEAST]

dude, that's the most inventive build i've ever seen! awesome video

[@biohead66]

This isn't a desktop,it's a desk. Omg you're a genious looks like a total beat btw.

[@johnlee1704]

this is quite honestly the best idea ever.

[@grimthereeper]

The best build I've seen so far. Great video.

[@TheMultiRruggagaming]

What you should try do is make a full gaming setup in a desk like with all the consoles and things like that. I am definitely going to try do it some day. And i would also make it fully modular and upgradeable, and places to add extra stuff all built into a cool desk, that would be amazing.

[@vipondiu]

Upgrade it with a cupholder and you'll be the king of awesomeness. Great job

[@macwillard]

answer to you first question is no, the top is sealed and no fluids can get past the rubber seal. secondly, I'm not too sure of the cost but it's affordable. Thirdly, I am able to open it up the top is on hinges (check 2:27). Thanks very much :)

[@macwillard]

yes, the coolant is dyed. there is no clumping. it's some kind of special fluid that doesn't clump I bought from EK Waterblocks. you do get a slight redness to the tubes when you drain the fluid but I'm not going to change colour so it doesn't really matter too much. Also changing the tubing is no different from changing the tubing in any other watercooled system, in fact it's probably easier as you have no space restrictions once the top is lifted up :)

[@franco1s32]

Wow, pretty nice! I'm setting this as one of my goals. i already have a custom computer, but i am planning to build another one as a whole desk just like yours.

[@macwillard]

thanks very much :) It took about 3 months of build working only on saturdays. also a lot of tweaking and updating the drawings in the process. the current prototype has an e-sata port, 2 USB & Audio I/O on the fan controller so i can attach an external drive USB devices etc. i didn't see any need of having an internal drive as i cant remember the last time i used DVD's or Blu-ray. good luck with your build i will be interested in seeing the final product :)

[@howtony]

I'm pretty sure you just won at life.

[@bedante90]

now thats what we call innovative!!! another future case table for pc!!!keep up the good work!!

[@PeterM0911]

Thanks for watching??? Thanks for sharing this amazing stuff! So simple yet amazingly brilliant idea! When I start to watch it, I asked myself. Why didn't I ever thought of build a PC into the desk? Beautifully done! Didn't you have any vibration due the fans or the PSU?

[@macwillard]

Thanks Parker, the Price is to be confirmed but we are aiming for no more than £460. this will include the motherboard tray along with the option for a recessed or raised controller bay, LED lighting with a choice of colour or RGB including a controller). This is only a prototype so the quality of the build will be a lot better too. should add that it will also come in a choice of paint colours. Additionally we are producing a website for you to choose your components and fit them for you too.

[@FrostAndGlacon]

Just golden arms.THIS IS FCKN AWESOME

[@robertolarios4199]

Nice, elegant, funtional and very delightuful project ! From the concept to the end produt, nice !

[@qapaMcFly]

This is DAMN sick! If i have a place where i can do something like this i will definetly try something out with my old components maybe even my actual pc.

[@h-ob1ym]

taking desktop pcs to a whole new level

[@TheMrlittletooth]

I wouldn't call it simple honestly but easier than I thought. I am adding like a door on the other side on where the window is to put like keyboards and things in. Ive made a few thing different. Like putting a power strip with holes in the back so wires for lamps can just go right into the desk and you cant see it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@macwillard]

Thanks very much :) there is no vibration whatsoever all components have a layer of a dampening material between them and the desk.

[@JackModified]

Dude you know what would have been amazingly sick though? Imagine if you made the desk and then made a metal case, seperate from the desk, except it fit into the desk as if it was slotted. And then you could just take the desk apart and have the case seperate, just in case you ever wanted a change of pace. Still very sick

[@macwillard]

thanks very much :) the part on the top is a touch screen fan controller unit. the maintenance is fine as the top is on hinges. its just like working under the hood of a car.

[@SteveDavos]

I'll look forward to seeing them cogs in carbon! It's a great looking rig/concept that will no doubt develop. I'll never stop modding & designing. It's an addiction.. :D

[@lENGLISHI]

if i meet you in reality you r getting a bigass medal for your beautyful work

[@BeirutPapa]

This is the most awesome thing I've seen, nice job and GREAT work :)

[@arimus4520]

Why didn't I think of this? Its so practical! Awesome build man.

[@pmue96]

Hi Gary Great thing you did! I'm looking forward to do something similar based on yours. I got some Questions: Did you use glue? I don't see any screws. What do you control with this control panel on top of it? Did you use paint or spray to color your deskt? And what is the right side of the table used for? I was thinking about putting a drawer in there.. Cheers Patrick from Switzerland

[@alphaking96]

this seems like a great build... It made me want to design and possibly build something of this nature...

[@chippie025]

Best build i ever seen so far, nice man.

[@TheReminator98]

What he said is not true, PC gaming is growing, and this desk is obviously meant for gaming. For the foreseeable future, tablets won't be able to keep up with consoles, at all. This is an awesome idea and looks great!

[@morkaithewolf]

That is an awesomely B-A desk. Awesome workmanship!

[@faslanhafizha]

how much is this custom PC cost... i want build one... and can you mention what is the 3D software program in the beginning?? thanks a lot... your video give me bright light

[@macwillard]

the legs and base are fitted together via four recessed bolts so you will be able to remove the top & fold the legs up for easy transportation :)

[@kevinblackstock5877]

LMFAO I think id spend more time Drooling over the desk staring at it then gaming. Excellent job.

[@thespicehoarder]

I don't favorite many things, but you sir, did a very good job. I love it!

[@macwillard]

thespicehoarder thankyou very much :o)

[@jamie161089]

Thats a thing of beauty well done sir

[@adarom4684]

amazing desk bro, truly an inspiration. about how much did this thing cost you to build?

[@macwillard]

airflow is currently great, keeping nice and cool with hardly any dust build up :)

[@kassu24]

This is table/comeputre look very awesom. Spread the word every one.

[@hanburg146]

Nice! If you plan on manufacturing them, how much do you plan on selling them for? And how much money did you spend on this one (in the video)?

[@macwillard]

thanks very much & good luck :) it was made from plywood for the prototype but we will be using hardwood for future projects as you can get a nicer finish.

[@MakkusuDJF]

lol I was just trolling but I tip my hat to your honesty. Its a killer desk, I been thinking of building one myself sometime. Overkill that shit and buy some awesome stuff man. Your stuff is killer.

[@MRguitarDUDEmatt]

Some wireless tech is actually superb for gaming performance such as the razer mamba 2013 which uses both optical and laser tech to allow for outstanding accuracy and performance during long gaming sessions

[@macwillard]

really like the design :) I wish you luck on your build and I look forward to seeing the final product. keep me posted :)

[@lifeon2wheels965]

looks really nice, i was actually doing a project similar to that one in cinema 4d, but yours looks way much cooler xD

[@macwillard]

the original design was to have a Formica surface finish (high shine like bar tops). the glare that you got from it was horrible for sunlight bouncing off the surface and the monitor reflection was slightly annoying too :)

[@TGJ19]

THIS IS WHERE ALL DESK PCs STARTED. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL THIS WILL ALWAYS BE THE FIRST ONE!

[@ifell3]

Sweet, im doing the same sort of thing atm, just in the r&d side of thing. How did the routing of the glass lip go? What plywood did you use?

[@mustanggtxps3]

Stunning design, so elegantly finished. What program did you use to make the 3D template?

[@derjethi]

Geile Sache, haste echt schick hinbekommen. Wie viel Stunden Bauzeit?

[@pugs624]

Hey mate, love the setup really good, thinking of doing one for myself, as got a big desk but need to put into a small place. Question where did you get that screen on the top of your desk with the usb and jacks in? What is it called?

[@jacklassiter8461]

I can see some weird conversations, "Jimmy: Where's your tower? Gary: In the desk."

[@Haswe1111]

Awesome desk!. do you feel any vibration through the desk from the components?

[@brandonhayes161]

You could make a fortune selling these man, we have one of these for sale at my work for $999 it's made with a glass top!

[@Traxman80]

Beautiful build. What a work of art.

[@macwillard]

interesting. the air flow is pulled in from the back vents and out through the radiator. the GPU is watercooled along with the mosfets on the motherboard so there really isn't any heat build up within the enclosure (running temps are in the description). the psu is currently in the back with no heat build up at all. I thought about having a lever switch but the risk of catching or knocking it was too great, so went with flush switches. thanks for your feed back :)

[@CMDR-Cody]

Absolutely gorgeous! Very well done!

[@GreyFuzzy]

Oh man, if someone built this, and he had a brother that also was a gamer. Think about making this table a bit longer, and then have a built in pc on each side and then monitors on top :O

[@carhemi72]

that was really well made sir...looks awesome!!

[@duzty122]

really awesome work this has inspired me to make my own desk. what kind of wood did you use?

[@iviaverick52]

That's fricken sweet. How's the sound isolation and cooling performance? I use my PC for audio production so a quiet environment is always top priority, I imagine this would be a great way to reduce the noise of a system.

[@pythonusedwrong]

That is possibly the coolest thing I have ever seen, if those were in production how much would those things cost?

[@cotyford4080]

Its really cool.... I think it could be even better looking if you put fiberglass over the wood to give it a more glossy look.

[@sp3c14l1st]

awesome build, you have alot of skills making that wooden desk!

[@MrDR3AM2]

Is it plexi or real glass? And what was the price of this build? and the final question.. Do you still use it or have you created something else that is this awesome?

[@brandondaugherty8224]

That music was f***ing terrifying.

[@cammobox]

Holy cow. That is actually really impressive. I'm now inspired to do something similar one day. Not anytime soon though lol I'm an 18 year old with no money.

[@Britec09]

Nice build, I bet it was great to build as well.