Massively Cooling a Mini Computer

[@mo2mo1mo]

give this guy a cookie. He needs more recognition. Pure passion for modding

[@tez983]

You are just about the coolest person I ever seen. I've been building such mini machines since High School (2002), I've always known this is the future. First one was a Micro ATX + Geforce 2/4? in the original XBox (1 not One). I actually cut the top off the standard ATX PSU and removed the fan to make it all fit. I have a design in my mind now that I know you'll appreciate...

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Awesome man, we were in High School the same time doing the same stuff! Yeah send me an email with your work it is always a blast to see a fellow ITX freak's work. Peace

[@Charsept]

Perfectionists make cool KZbinrs

[@ThierryTheuns]

It's a shame that those perfectionist cool KZbinrs don't attract the masses.

[@claimedlizard3209]

especially when they have a large budget

[@NotFromConcentrate]

I'd say this video is the exception rather than the rule. I have lots of builds where I just put together stuff laying around in my shop. Thanks for watching :)

[@zuestoots5176]

lift wont make a 4wd work. dude fails

[@Skwisgar2322]

If you like perfectionists and are into cars, check out Bad Obsession Motorsports and their project Binky.

[@norith4300]

I feel like this is a more adult version of Linus and I'm happy I found him.

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Prepare to be disappointed. xD

[@fftrashhero8793]

Nah! This guy is a Hardcore Linus.

[@hungrythundr4892]

The younger looking but better Linus.

[@jacobrice3242]

dont insult nfc buy comparing him to that douche

[@sebastiaodeabreu7297]

@@jacobrice3242 yeah you hate the fact that he has nice computers hey

[@trackablenoob]

SUCH HIGH Quality vids

[@rushthezeppelin]

Seriously how the heck does this guy only have 24k subs.....this is in alot of ways right up there with LTT quality (just without the memes I guess).

[@Kazrael]

You spent more time on that block than me on my entire system. You're absolutely crazy, subscribed!!!

[@HelloPatch]

This channel is a hidden gem. I'm so upset that it got lost in my subscription (and memory) due to KZbin's dumb algorithm. You're so unique, I immediately remembered you, even though it must've been over a year (maybe 2?) since I last saw one of your videos. 16k is too low for what you deserve.

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Yeah but comments like these make it more than worth it to me. Thanks!

[@afrogedon]

This is the first Video i got recommended from you Channel, and I have to admit the Sidebar did a great job this time! Your production Quality is outstanding and your Style is unique and refreshing in this Space. I will absolutely watch every single Video on your Channel And i wish you the best in your KZbin efforts!

[@LastRightsTV]

Found your channel about a year and a half ago. Since I've been buying tools and researching non stop, with intentions to start my own custom build service. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@noone777]

I love the way the "frankenstein" GPU block turned out. The short run tubing gives it a really unique look. Great work as usual Josh!

[@larslovestech]

no i was thinking that was entertainment...pure unadulterated youtube entertainment couldn't take my eyes off for a second brilliant work

[@bijayanand309]

12.55 is straight porn.

[@phil6649]

This is possibly the greatest out of the box build I've ever seen, and breaks my belief that mini itx just can't be water cooled

[@TuanLe-eb5yp]

there are more than one mini ITX cases (

[@clevername8832]

Isn't it being mini itx full atx or whatever based on the system being enclosed in that case? Doesn't the radiator being outside of the case specially in a different room, make whatever size case the rest of the system is in irrelevant? I'm not knocking the build though, it is pretty amazing.

[@Lakkaffel]

I love it when people are creative and super smart. All boxes ticked- absolutely awesome video!

[@toxsickshaun]

RESPECT FELLA.. I love custom work.. I build my own WALL Systems and the effort of soldering own wiring and harnesses makes it all that much better!!

[@i.e.sergio]

This is a super cool and exciting project! I really liked your walkthrough of your work process. My fiancee is terrified that this is my future, since I'm an aerospace engineer who dabbles in machining and works on electronic hardware. I'll have to convince her that it's fine, we live in an apartment and I don't have a big workshop. ... yet. My Poseidon 1080 Ti clocks up past 2000, I have it in a relatively compact loop in my 570X case with 240+360mm radiators. I wish I'd known about Watercool's hardware when I put my system together, because their stuff looks really intriguing!

[@tuftman6092]

This is super cool, I'm currently in the process of building a system in an Ncase M1. It's going to have dual 240mm radiators but I'm putting in quick disconnects so I can disconnect the internal radiators if I want to use a water chiller or have extra external radiators in addition to the internal ones. edit: a word

[@loremipsum5697]

This is absolute madness. You know you've done something right when your system sits right on ambient temps.

[@SeeonX]

Your lighting in this video is outstanding and overall this was an amazing video! Thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@meteormedia7021]

The gpu with all the cooling hardware (multiple blocks, fittings, tubing, heatsinks) attached looks sooooo good! Equal parts frankenstein and utilitarian industrial design. Makes for the perfect "modded" look, I love it.

[@jonny727272]

Words cannot describe just how crazy this is! I really like the quick disconnect system you have made, and the monstrosity of a radiator you used.

[@gorudonu]

finally something different than all those guys showing standard parts, putting the most expensive parts in it. I really like custom work, keep going!

[@Pillokun]

I thought you would do a custom radiator that is wrapped around your s4 mini not connect it to the biggest radiator ever, but it was fun anyway to see your project.

[@plasmancer6104]

I was hoping for or thinking hed make the case into pretty much a wrap around rad to make it 1 giant passive ish heatsink

[@rikachiu]

You have the stubborn persistence on the level of Vegeta. Jiren would be proud.

[@Mjkas]

Best mod I have seen

[@iJarib]

Josh, you need to continue making KZbin videos. I swear you are one of the best KZbinrs I watch.

[@und3r3]

The quality of this video was blowing me away, the presentation, errors in planning the way u figured the solutions, all presented in a cool and down to earth way. I just wanted to thank you for the effort u put into this (and cash) and declare that i will follow you . U got yourself another subscriber! :P

[@emukiller1985]

This is the first video I've ever seen on your channel and it blew my mind. You are extremely talented and entertaining. Great video.

[@jkim6849]

Thank goodness someone who uses watercool gears! I love ya!

[@ProKayakHD]

Hey Josh! I just got the chance to watch the full video! That mini looks awesome and I love the concept! I’m glad your enjoyed the PSU and I’m happily using it now and getting ready to have it professionally sleeved to finish it off. If anyone in the comments are thinking about getting one of these do it! They are so worth it IMO. Cheers -DefyLife :)

[@ExarchGaming]

The scene of you cutting the block with that badass music? Instant sub.

[@shaunjacobsen5685]

This video was in much greater detail and of higher quality than any other techtuber I've watched. Literally. This puts Linus to shame

[@nilesdavis1882]

This was the first of yours video I've watched. You just earned a subscriber today

[@dadjake]

TheNileDivision Same

[@zinku418]

This is probably the best tech youtube video i've ever came across. awesome job definitely subbed for more.

[@Sinr0ne]

Have to say.. Such things are not often to be seen. Well done.

[@XxXBrickTopXxX]

You are the most experienced modder I have ever seen! I hope to one day match your caliber of skill

[@Fee.1]

A car and PC KZbin channel?!? Is this heaven?

[@K1DWOLF]

Just got my S4 Mini and im already ready to buy another. Thank you

[@Starringo58]

2and a half minutes into the video......the parts are sick! You're easily the best modder on youtube and to know that you're from Mississippi is super cool because I'm from the "Sip. Most guys break out the dremel and feel they've done something spectacular. You take it to the next level seriously. Super glad I found your videos! :D

[@andrewformosa7844]

i wish ALL youtube was this awesome. I'm not a "computer guy" but I completely enjoyed this totally authentic video. dude. awesome.

[@Irishcream216]

Hey now, Biloxi and Gautier still get plenty cold. I remember in 2013 when they shut down the Biloxi bay bridge after that ice storm. Was nuts to see frozen sea water on the beach. 🤣

[@IBCMTB]

Wow. Just, wow. Got yourself a subscriber for sure, build quality and attention to detail, and those temps (!) - insane!

[@chriscalderon1337]

I've got to say, you are the most skilled KZbinr I've ever watched. This build was *very* impressive! Subscribed.

[@cootason]

This is fantastic, Love the attention to detail and the resulting finish, this is a water coolers dream, the quick connect is something I am seriously considering for my watercooling build in future and Thanks for the suggestion on the industrial grade cooling solution you put in the reservoir. your build makes a lot of sense as i really am considering those connectors to save hassles when i want to maintain or change parts.

[@LeftStepFPV]

This is the production quality I expect from everyone. I thank you for delivering! =)

[@conzymaher]

Incredible work. I was flinching when you were using the chop saw as your fingers looked so close to the blade. Didnt realise they were on the other side of the blade :)

[@fco__PS]

Your work is beyond perfection! Amazing to watch!

[@TSPxEclipse]

That external radiator idea is pure genius in execution. I've joked about the potential benefits of having an external cooling system placed outside in forums and Reddit for years, but this is outstanding. I do have two very very small criticisms about the setup though: radiator airflow optimization, and pump placement. Those fans look like they're pushing air through the radiator just to immediately get blocked by the wall mount. Putting the radiator on some standoffs and adding a shallow pyramid shaped slope to the wall mount to help divert the air outwards would fix this. As for the pump, I personally think it should not be placed directly in front of the radiator for airflow reasons, but instead have two of them flanking the sides (for redundancy and symmetry, also for reservoir capacity in case of a leak).

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Both are great suggestions; good news is that both are already taken care of. The radiator has plenty of room behind to vent and the pump doesn't restrict airflow at all. Keep in mind too this radiator could run passive for this build. It is a BEAST 💪

[@tumor0]

I swapped tabs when the video finished and caught that last part in the background. Good lolz.

[@nomadben]

Incredible video! The quality of both your work and your video is outstanding. All the best to you my friend.

[@cutiehoney9546]

God,please give this man a happy and long life 🙏. He deserved it.

[@moussaalonazi3289]

Best DIY watercooler . Sooo wow

[@zodiacfml]

Every part is crazy! It did not feel 25 minutes at all. Shooting the quality video, editing is a a lot of work too!

[@EzekielLancaster]

You're an absolute madman. Lucky for us, you're good at it, and it makes awesome content!

[@zippinjosh7773]

Why doesnt this man have a million subscriber plack yet? His work is better then anybody I know, I'm mine blown I found this channel.

[@CamdenWallraff]

Those "brilliant" fittings are like, standard fittings for most 80 psi air lines in industrial projects. beautiful :3

[@NotFromConcentrate]

And now I know...and knowing is half the battle! xD

[@vapingtime3272]

So glad I stumbled on your channel, really enjoyed the in depth workmanship. Will be looking forward to watch the next.

[@arko424]

Always informative, enjoyable and entertaining videos. After watching I always feel like I have been on a tech adventure. Thanks

[@shadow19121]

love this video, this build took insane levels of dedication.

[@DracosDiabolis]

nice work. very nice, love to see "mad scientists" at work. Thou this does give me a idea of using a old 1977ish Millennium Falcon playset "hull" ... one with nothing in it. and turning it in a mini case that's water cooled. A friend of mine and I were talking about this concept and water cooling it. He thinks you cant keep the radiator inside the hull of the Falcon. and I think you can. and just wall mount it. But this gets my gears turning. Thanks a lot man, keep up the good work.

[@GUITARxxLEGEND]

I am a long ways away from being able to afford any of this stuff, nor am I at this level of tinkering... but somehow I watched all 25mins uninterrupted without even realizing it. Great vid NFC, you've earned a new sub

[@angelobronte1452]

Me too

[@Nerroxxx]

so awesome water cooling and modding

[@russellx769]

I don't care if I'm late to this video... this was visually delicious and amazing!

[@eliadbu]

I've thought about something like this for a while, and you did give inspiration, I also thought about some mini computer with hardware and waterblocks in a small case and the rest of the the water cooling parts in a basement and connect them with quick disconnects, like you did. I also thought about some small water cooling unit that will have power supply rads and pump/reservoir and would have also quick disconnects, so if I wish to take the computer to somewhere else I can have a mobile watercooling unit .any way keep up the great job, I loved your work and your video !

[@HolyshescaBob]

Never seen such quality in a video! Makes you think why other "big time youtubers" are not able to be on this level. Anyways, this video was amazing. Kudos dude! You gained a new sub.

[@GregPace]

So glad I found this channel. Half way into the video I subscribed. Great work!

[@bryandepaepe5984]

Watercool likes to use the highest quality raw materials and usually uses stainless steel that's been polished for brackets, mounting hardware. I have blocks for CPU, GPU and was pleasantly surprised by the use of only stainless steel for anything that wasn't copper.

[@MathsGameArt]

came here on autoplay, then saw your views and subcount. Holy shit you deserve a lot more. In depth, nice and long quality video explaining everything on the way. Subbed, please keep it up!!

[@BBradCO]

This was a FANTASTIC video, also that Jeep would be revered here in Oregon!

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Would natives bring it rocks and mud and fan it with Douglas Fir branches? If so maybe we need to take a trip!

[@analkarldervierte1759]

18:21 Thx for that info. I'm not gonna do exactly what you did, but I'll need to drill holes for Koolance QDCs into my case. I built a sleeper and can't fit a radiator into my old case, so I'm building the radiator externally.

[@silentface94]

My EVGA 1080ti ftw3 stays at 2025mhz on the core and 6050mhz on the memory with an overclock on the slave bios with a 137% power Target reaching 57c max in synthetic tests. It would probably drop clocks if the case didn't have 10 140mm noctua fans in it.(4 industrials at intake, 4 as exhaust, and 2 on the nh-d15)

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Scott M thanks for letting me know! Out of curiosity what does it cap out on boost clock with stock settings?

[@jetpil0t]

I can reliably hit 2050Mhz on my Auros 1080Ti on water with a full cover block and a custom 240mm EK Predator on.

[@achira828]

My 1080ti strix oc card hits 2075MHz core on air cooling lol no glitching or anything.

[@hunterlong1820]

Achira Dias my Strix 1080ti will hold 2075mhz if i max all my fans but at moderate fan speeds it’ll hold 2025mhz at 65c. This is OC’d though

[@loremipsum5697]

Bone stock on air, no oc, my Aorus 1080ti will hit about 1975mhz at around 70c with an aggressive fan curve.

[@VictorNoelCoryPaz]

This channel is all about quality!

[@James-gd3sp]

this is amazing If i was ANYWHERE close to my garage I would totally do this too! yet... I'm on the complete another side of my house

[@r3dm4il]

dude could not turn away.great video.kuddos on the mod.

[@trowawayacc]

Oh man that part about freezing. Nice.

[@menzoberranzam]

This video deserves more than just a thumbs up. Amazing job, my friend.

[@vikngaf500]

Ah, precise German over-engineering. I love to see such products.

[@LogicException]

Did you mean the MO-RA? The MO-RA 360 is the smaller one. Watercool offer a 420 version for 9 (!) 140mm fans :)

[@psychobotLoL]

over-engineering? you mean quality?

[@Nonexistanthuman]

Im glad i keep finding your videos from time to time. One of my favorite channels that I forget to turn on the notifications for. I hate when youtube burries uploads from others :/

[@FakeName39]

Bruh super impressed. attention to detail is great

[@Nogaroblueb5]

Extremely impressive and beautiful! Great work man!

[@Scootyrooty]

Still one of my fav vids. Love your stuff always!

[@bradyhopkins5207]

Not sure how I stumbled across your channel, but I loved this video! You've got yourself another subscriber! Can't wait to see more of your videos!

[@jameskingston]

SO GOOD

[@sammymorini9748]

You stuffed all that into a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini? damn man, that's awesome!

[@saidbakr]

Congratulations man, you could able to transfer the split concept from air conditioners to computers!

[@LesTutosdUneMinute]

Well that's what I call a quality video.

[@bryandepaepe5984]

I'm using a Heatkiller GPU block on a GTX 1080 FTW at stock a steady 2025 Mhz and 32C in 22C ambient with 480 rad. They look way better in person than what video can show.

[@PowBamZing]

This is incredible. Stunning work.

[@commanderdonut]

this is the first video of yours I've watched and i really enjoyed it; especially the part were you stalled out in your garage.

[@TheTakamas]

How come this wonderful guy has only around 30k subs? What is wrong with YT? After watching some of his videos, i thought he is at least at 1 million subs with that quality content and was shocked that it only is 30k.

[@sybreeder86]

Wow cool project! Reminds me a little bit of Singularity Computers

[@stackflow343]

Damn that's awesome. Wish I had the tools to make something like this.

[@Saaaaab]

Wow. So thorough and perfect.

[@Xman5219]

I know you will be one of the greatest, one my favorite subs this year. Never give up on your channel because I freakin love this ish.

[@seektruthcom]

This is how you build computers- great content!

[@miley6.915]

ok you are both a pc builder and a car builder and your videos is so high quality it feels like your watching a famous youtuber. why do you only have 27 thousands subscribers. you deserve much much more than that. keep up the good work :)

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Quality subs not quantity is what I always say starting right now. xD Thanks!

[@miley6.915]

@@NotFromConcentrate 😂. I really love your work. I found your Chanel today and i cant stop watching your videos. The water cooling was absolutely stunning:)

[@Luckysquirrel1256]

Just discovered your channel and this video is amazing, the quality is stunning.

[@johnphillips4708]

All that Koolance, used to work for their old retail arm Infotech. Did my heart good to see some KL love. Good video. 👍

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Good old Infotech in Federal way. My home town store for many years. Peter was an awesome dude and he was really generous with me starting out. Tim was also pretty cool stuff. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a note.

[@johnphillips4708]

Not From Concentrate absolutely, I’ll definitely be back! Good ole FederalWay indeed. 😂

[@Hakeem597]

Dude you’re a mad scientist! Nice!

[@sporktar]

I've had some serious flaking/corrosion issues with those black koolance QDC's (and even a set of their silver ones), hopefully using their coolant instead of distilled will help avoid some of that on your build. Amazing job btw, subscribed

[@DMRVR]

You are the most underrated KZbinr ever. Period. Keep up the phenomenal work