.:Fl4t.Bl4ck.in.Blu3:. Jor-El's [hybrid:water/phase project]

Jor3lBR · 09-24-2008, 05:08 PM

Hey guys!

This is my first work log ever because: 1st) I'm a lazy bum and 2nd) I suck in photography 3rd) I keep on switching hardware. But this time I really need some words of encouragement (and advice) to finish this.

With those concepts in mind bare with me.

My plan is to have a good old trustworthy machine running Crossfire 16x. Some components I bought back in Mar/08 and refuse to take the fall in price to resell and buy new (like 4780's and blocks etc).

Colors:
As the name Flat Black in Blue. Everything inside as flat black as possible tubes/liquid will be uv blue and discrete blue leds in some spots.

Core:
Case: LianLi rebadged Rocketfish
Motherboard: DFI Lanparty LT X48-TR2
CPU: Intel Q9650
Video: 2 x ATI Radeon 3870 (plan to voltmod)
RAM: G.SKILL F2-9600CL5D-4GBPI 2 vs 2Gb 1300Mhz
Optical: Samsung Writemaster DVDRW
HDD's1_2 RAID0: 2 x WD Raptors 74gb 10000rpms sataI
HDD's2_3 RAID1: 2 x WD 250 250gb sataII
PSU: Silverstone OP1000w-E

Cooling:
CPU: OCZ Cryo-Z (yes I got one)
GPU: 2 x EK-FC3870 Full Cover Nickel-Plated CF ready
Chipset: Danger Den MPC Universal w/ custom backplate
PWM Mosfets: HeatKiller SW-16 for DFI X48 w/ custom backplate
Board Mosfets: Enzotech MOS-C1
South Bridge: Enzotech SLF-1
Ram: OCZ XTC DDR2 Cooler
Radiator: Termochill PA120.3 with Mouting Mods Custom Grill
Rad Fans: Yate Loons med speed
Fan controllers: 2 x Sunbeam Rheobus
Pump: Swiftech MCP 655
Reservoir: Swiftech Micro RES
Tubing: MasterKleer 7/16" clear or XSPC 7/16" UV Blue/Clear (help decide!)
Fittings: 7 x Bistpower Compression 7/16" / 1 x Danger Den Fillport with BP Angle fitting / Draining 1 x BP Sealing Plug

Case Mods and Add-Ons:
All flat black inside case (with 3m Rubberized dampening flat black spray);
Window mod;
All flat black cables and wires (cable routing and black sleeving);
PA120.3 on top including DD fill port angled;
Blue CCFL lighting (switchable) all around (inside EK's GPU blocks using BP led taps);
4 x Cold cathode lamps 10";
Flat black OCZ XTC Cooler;
Probably a powdered coated flat black Cryo-Z Case;
Feser Pre-Mixed UV Blue;
All flat black/oxide hex type head screws

Will ad more when I get the ideas going.

Now lets talk pictures:
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EDIT TO INCLUDE FINISHED PROJECT PICS:

Here's the result of my CCFL Lighting and the installation I made to play with different shades of UV/ Purple/White and Blue inside the case:

TO SEE MORE FINAL PICS CLICK HERE

To view progress developments just read the entire thread

Jor3lBR · 09-24-2008, 05:09 PM

Reserved for Beginning:

My helper!

Some boxes:

Deciding what to do:

Need Paint?

This is XS Forum we want more paint!

Is this working?

You sure?

Jor3lBR · 09-24-2008, 05:10 PM

Jor3lBR · 09-24-2008, 05:12 PM

Reserved for Finished Project

Boogerlad · 09-24-2008, 05:14 PM

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majestik · 09-24-2008, 05:27 PM

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BlueAqua · 09-24-2008, 05:52 PM

You are in for one hell of a ride, lol. I did a phase/water project once. It's like a giant puzzle, but you'll have a blast.

Looks like you bought some anti-gravity parts up in the top picture.

This should be a great project, keep us updated and work hard on it.

bianco · 09-24-2008, 09:40 PM

now that's cool... literally and figuratively.

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twwen2 · 09-24-2008, 09:45 PM

Haha, this is gonna be great!

I haven't seen one of those OCZ chillers before, looks big.

Love the Borat pic, hi-fiiieeevee!

rider_2hip · 09-25-2008, 12:35 AM

subscribed!!

Breezyjr · 09-25-2008, 03:53 AM

wow....
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pcaddict · 09-25-2008, 05:35 AM

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zlojack · 09-25-2008, 05:48 AM

This is looking epic!

begrip · 09-25-2008, 07:34 AM

really nice have been waiting for a project that is this Xtreme!

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Eddie3dfx · 09-25-2008, 07:44 AM

[quote=Jor3lBR;3312302]Reserved for Beginning:

My helper!

Looks like my old miniature pinscher
So cute! It's funny how they slurp the water with their tongue

Herc130 · 09-25-2008, 09:01 AM

Did OCZ actually release a retail phase change unit or did you get one of the few they made before cancelling production of the unit?

Jor3lBR · 09-25-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Herc130

Did OCZ actually release a retail phase change unit or did you get one of the few they made before cancelling production of the unit?

They actually did! Was for sale in California, Central Computers...

Jor3lBR · 09-25-2008, 08:34 PM

Thank you all forbthe words of wisdom! As soon as I come back from San Diego Ill get to work and updates...

AndrewZorn · 09-25-2008, 08:43 PM

It's so nice to finally have a case that people on XS also deem worthy. That OCZ unit looks awesome, and I wish I could have picked one up.

What's with all the paint? Rubber undercoating?

Chruschef · 09-25-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

They actually did! Was for sale in California, Central Computers...

Being a cali resident, where is this store, and could I still pick one up?

Herc130 · 09-26-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

They actually did! Was for sale in California, Central Computers...

Outstanding! Too bad they won't ship, "because of the compressor". Frozen CPU ships phase change units, wonder what the deal actually is. Not bad at all for $399, hope it performs well. Tried searching for other resellers and I think CCC is the only one.

http://www.centralcomputers.com/comm...=1222411506140

Jor3lBR · 09-29-2008, 02:33 PM

Hello everybody I'm back from short vacation in San Diego - what a beautiful city!

I'm refreshed to get to work with the project this week when time permits. But first let me answer some questions:

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Originally Posted by AndrewZorn

It's so nice to finally have a case that people on XS also deem worthy. That OCZ unit looks awesome, and I wish I could have picked one up.

What's with all the paint? Rubber undercoating?

The rubberized undercoat from 3M will be the base of the chassis to give the entire case as much as sound dampening as possible without using those ugly sponges. It will also provide a better insulation for the phase change.

All the paint will be used in different areas and is a result of testing in my weather conditions (too much ecstatic/dryness). But basically what will be done is prep surface with primer (most of them didn't work here in Arizona duo to the dryness), then top it off with a Flat Black paint and for the case the rubberized 3M spray. Finally a good hand of enamel or clear coat.

Parts to be painted:
- 1 dvd rom left side; flat black
- 1 wd raptor; flat back
- case chassi; flat black 3m rubberized
- drive locks; metallic blue
- hd case; flat black

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chruschef

Being a cali resident, where is this store, and could I still pick one up?

http://www.centralcomputers.com

Give them a call and ask.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herc130

Outstanding! Too bad they won't ship, "because of the compressor". Frozen CPU ships phase change units, wonder what the deal actually is. Not bad at all for $399, hope it performs well. Tried searching for other resellers and I think CCC is the only one.

http://www.centralcomputers.com/comm...=1222411506140

They do ship you just have to find out how I did it in the Cryo-Z Close Up thread started by Buckeye!

-UPDATED PICTURES LATTER ON TODAY-

NaeKuh · 09-29-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chruschef

Being a cali resident, where is this store, and could I still pick one up?

Sunnyvale
1255 W. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Tel: 650-988-8886
Fax: 650-988-0880

Santa Clara
3777 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Tel: 408-248-5888
Fax: 408-241-0390

http://www.centralcomputers.com/comm...=1222725762937

Jor can you read me that compressor model number? Im currious to know what compressor they finally agreed on.

Jor3lBR · 09-29-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

Jor can you read me that compressor model number? Im currious to know what compressor they finally agreed on.

Is this what you need Naekuh?

(disregard the gas type they actually are using Refrigerant: R-507)

Jor3lBR · 10-02-2008, 08:54 PM

Update 01/3 on 10/01/2008

Finally got some initial work done.

Some pictures of the blocks used for the DFI Lanparty X48 and they are all fully compatible:

Will be using 2 Ek's for the Radeon's:

DD MCP Universal fits like a glove for that big X48 chipset :

Very hard to find DFI X48 Mosfet blocks (to get these I had to organize a group buy here is XS Forum):

Heatkiller SW-16 by Watercool.de:

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