Modding the Intel NUC 9 Extreme with James. PART 5

Today - James finishes the Intel NUC 9 Extreme build - putting the finishing touches to the last 2 months of work he put into this custom build. We may be biased but we think it looks stunning - and be sure to check out the performance now, with the custom KitGuru cooling system we created just for this build.

Let us know what you think in the comments below.

00:00 Video start
00:03 Introduction and vinyl logos update
02:06 Some changes to make
04:31 Finishing and mounting bespoke waterblock/heatspreader - heatgun time!
08:17 Silicon frame attachment - holding in place
09:32 Making our own PCIe cable
13:40 Pump cables - getting them sorted
16:48 Replacing red USB ports
17:57 Getting the Blue underglow
20:28 update on the board / waterblock / m2 heatsinks
23:51 Timelapse - final build!
28:50 Final Build
29:37 So, here we are - whats the verdict?
31:51 KitGuru modded cooling compared to original
33:28 Performance uplift - results
36:06 James Closing Thoughts

Part 5 Video Content
• Show decals that have been added to the front panel.
• Show how the custom pump mounting bracket will work.
• Modify the stock CPU cooler backplate to fit the Alphacool block.
• Bond the copper heat spreader to the CPU.
• Make a custom 12 pin PCIe cable.
• Modify pump wiring.
• Replace red front USB ports with blue.
• Add two blue led strips to the case floor for an underglow effect.
• Added copper VRM heat spreader and modified stock M.2 heat sinks, use leftover aluminium as a chipset heat sink.
• Final installation of our Custom water block to the Compute Element.
• Build the system up in its final configuration, fill and bleed the loop with coolant.
• Recap of system components.
• Thermal and system performance testing and analysis.
• Final thoughts.

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GHOST CANYON: https://simplynuc.co.uk/ghost-canyon/
SCAN: https://www.scan.co.uk/shops/intel/ghost-canyon-nuc
EBUYER: https://www.ebuyer.com/store/Components/cat/Barebones/Intel

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