Frozen.Q T-Virus Reservoir Thread

[Frozen.Q]

Hey guys, so I've created another thread. I will have some updates on the reservoir either tonight or tomorrow night.

[Sadasius]

Hey bro how's it going? Nice res you have there....can we get pics? :rofl:

[Frozen.Q]

Sorry man, but you know you can't resist. These things are going to be sooooooo damn sweet.

[NaeKuh]

i wouldnt talk about money in your own thread OP.

its boarderline vending which isnt allowed.

Money should be talked about in the FS section.

Just letting ya know b4 a mod busts ya hard.

5. a.Buying, Selling & Trading outside the Classifieds.
There will be NO buying, selling or trading of goods or services outside the Classifieds. PERIOD, there are NO exceptions. If caught doing so outside will result in immediate deletion of thread, warning to offender and possible permenant removal from Classifieds access.

^ that rule... watch out for it.

Id hate to see your thread get moved. I really like your design.

[Sadasius]

That's actually my fault!...Will edit post!

[mindspat]

Can't wait to see what lighted options you have for these. I'll be particularly looking for a plasma light option...

:D

[DarthBeavis]

I am about to design the mobo trays for the PS3 and Xbox 360 and some other parts for the rig that my two resevoirs will share . . . .do you have diameters and length measurements?

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

thats the length? I wouldnt mind a 400mm sized or 250mm.

[XHAFMaster]

I meant to ask in the last tread if compression fittings can be used on these?

[Frozen.Q]

Can't wait to see what lighted options you have for these. I'll be particularly looking for a plasma light option...

:D

I am trying very hard to figure out how to integrate plasma lights in these. They only come in 12" cathodes though, so if you could find one shorter than 8" I would gladly do it. Otherwise, a larger one would have to be made...which is no big deal either.


I am about to design the mobo trays for the PS3 and Xbox 360 and some other parts for the rig that my two resevoirs will share . . . .do you have diameters and length measurements?

Diameter of the end caps is 2-3/8"
Length is 9-1/2"


I meant to ask in the last tread if compression fittings can be used on these?

I don't see why not...the reservoir should work with any kind of G1/4" fitting.

[ILikeCosmosS]

Frozen are there going to multioption res with like 4-5 ports ?
Show them how you made it it was pretty cool !

[Frozen.Q]

I cannot do multioption reservoirs right now, because of the design, but its definitely an idea for the future.

I am also going to be posting a video of all the steps to making one.

[DarthBeavis]

Diameter of the end caps is 2-3/8"
Length is 9-1/2"

my wife read only that part and wanted your phone number . . .

[Frozen.Q]

Here was the last three hours of my life...lol
Ends are perfect...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMAG0190.jpg

[Frozen.Q]

my wife read only that part and wanted your phone number . . .

lol....nice :rofl:

[dreamaxx]

my wife read only that part and wanted your phone number . . .

Rofl. I get him first! :rofl:

[BDW88]

my wife read only that part and wanted your phone number . . . :rofl::rofl::ROTF:

[Frozen.Q]

So lets see, here's a little teaser.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4882.jpg

[Mabyboi]

I can assure you guys, FrozenQ means quality, i recently recieved my spiral reservoir I had ordered from him. Not a single flaw, everything is exactly as I wanted. Thank you FrozenQ!
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r348/mabyboi/16-04-09_1520.jpg?t=1240364134

[No1451]

So lets see, here's a little teaser.


Nice! Something I didn't really consider, where is the fillport on this thing, will there be one on the top such as the EK reservoirs?

[Frozen.Q]

I will be trying to integrate a fillport, but I am not sure that is doable. I will see though.

[ProStock]

Hey Frozen.Q i found these pic's http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2006/04/project_log_update/re06.jpghttp://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2006/04/project_log_update/re05.jpg

Q: im interested in your product will it look like this ?

thx

[HardCode]

I read your other thread and I may have missed it, but what color options will be available? I would love to see a red / black theme...but that's because it would match my current setup to a "T" (no pun intended)

[Frozen.Q]

Q: im interested in your product will it look like this ?

thx

Sort of, I will pictures of a working model tomorrow night.

Those in the picture look nice and I have seen them before but the pitch is very very uneven, and they don't hold fluid, they are just show pieces.




I read your other thread and I may have missed it, but what color options will be available? I would love to see a red / black theme...but that's because it would match my current setup to a "T" (no pun intended)

If by that you mean black metallic painted end caps and red leds or a red cathode then yes I can do that. I can do anything that comes in an LED or 4" CCFL

[BDW88]

Can't wait to see the finished product! :up:

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

So frozen Im assuming the middle sprial lights up with 12volts through your PS? then we fill up the res with our water and the water surrounds the viral???? Just want to make sure I understand how it works. Do we use standard 1/4inch connectors to connect them? I have some bitspower connectors thats why i ask these kinds specific I would like to use:
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/bi3cofifor1o.html

where are the ports? One at the top and one at the bottom? How many also?

[No1451]

I will be trying to integrate a fillport, but I am not sure that is doable. I will see though.

Here's hoping you can get creative:)

[omaryunus]

I think what I would want if I was going with this is to have the spirals be one loop and the outside be another loop... the fill port will be only for the tube and the spirals will only be a showpiece for my second loop and that way you can have one loop running distilled water and the other running green or red to make it look REALLY realistic :D and Frozen dude you seriously have a talent even after what happened with my res this is really calling my name :p but I... must...resist :p since I dont even have a loop going atm :p

[Frozen.Q]

So frozen Im assuming the middle sprial lights up with 12volts through your PS? then we fill up the res with our water and the water surrounds the viral???? Just want to make sure I understand how it works. Do we use standard 1/4inch connectors to connect them? I have some bitspower connectors thats why i ask these kinds specific I would like to use:
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/bi3cofifor1o.html

where are the ports? One at the top and one at the bottom? How many also?

For now, the coolant runs through the spiral and not the outer tube. The whole tube will get lit up with either a set of 4 LED's or a single CCFL tube going right down the center. And yes it will have holes tapped to G-1/4" specs.


I think what I would want if I was going with this is to have the spirals be one loop and the outside be another loop... the fill port will be only for the tube and the spirals will only be a showpiece for my second loop and that way you can have one loop running distilled water and the other running green or red to make it look REALLY realistic :D and Frozen dude you seriously have a talent even after what happened with my res this is really calling my name :p but I... must...resist :p since I dont even have a loop going atm :p

Haha thanks man. Those old spirals were just too much work with using the 3D printer so much. I think in a few weeks after I get several of these out is that I will make a few special models...some like you mentioned.

[ProStock]

Hey Frozen.Q well your product look promissing got couples question for you thx for taking the time to reply

Q: since it's called "Reservoir" How mutch coolant this Virus Reservoir can hold & is there a way to fill in coolant into this Reservoir EX: fill plug or cap ?

Q: if i got you right specs of the Virus Reservoir Diameter of the end caps is 2-3/8" Length is 9-1/2" ?

Q: how this Reservoir can be mounted verticaly horizontaly for optimized perf ?

Q: Price Tag ? Where to buy ? Availability ?

[DarthBeavis]

Hey Frozen.Q well your product look promissing got couples question for you thx for taking the time to reply

Q: since it's called "Reservoir" How mutch coolant this Virus Reservoir can hold & is there a way to fill in coolant into this Reservoir EX: fill plug or cap ?

Q: if i got you right specs of the Virus Reservoir Diameter of the end caps is 2-3/8" Length is 9-1/2" ?

Q: how this Reservoir can be mounted verticaly horizontaly for optimized perf ?

Q: Price Tag ? Where to buy ? Availability ?

I think calling this a reservoir is a misnomer. It is a water-feature. A well-built system will still need a proper bleeding system such as a T-line, three port pump with top used as inlet a.k.a Danger Den style, or a true reservoir placed at the highest point of the system.

[Frozen.Q]

Hey Frozen.Q well your product look promissing got couples question for you thx for taking the time to reply

Q: since it's called "Reservoir" How mutch coolant this Virus Reservoir can hold & is there a way to fill in coolant into this Reservoir EX: fill plug or cap ?

Q: if i got you right specs of the Virus Reservoir Diameter of the end caps is 2-3/8" Length is 9-1/2" ?

Q: how this Reservoir can be mounted verticaly horizontaly for optimized perf ?

Q: Price Tag ? Where to buy ? Availability ?

They will potentially hold about 250mL, I have plans for including a fill port

Those dimesnions are correct

It can be mounted however you choose

PM me for details on purchasing

[Waterlogged]

I think calling this a reservoir is a misnomer. It is a water-feature. A well-built system will still need a proper bleeding system such as a T-line, three port pump with top used as inlet a.k.a Danger Den style, or a true reservoir placed at the highest point of the system.

+1 QFT :up: :yepp:...and all that other agreeing jazz.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

I think calling this a reservoir is a misnomer. It is a water-feature. A well-built system will still need a proper bleeding system such as a T-line, three port pump with top used as inlet a.k.a Danger Den style, or a true reservoir placed at the highest point of the system.

so darth based on that comment you saying that the T virus so called res. is more looks vs actual peformance? I guess I can agree to that it still be cool to have it inline with your res or something on the outside to show it off :D

[DarthBeavis]

so darth based on that comment you saying that the T virus so called res. is more looks vs actual peformance? I guess I can agree to that it still be cool to have it inline with your res or something on the outside to show it off :D

Yes, at least that is my guess as I do not have one in hand yet to say for sure. Keep in mind I am one of the few here who actually owns the famed TribalOverkill resevoirs . . . .it seems we have a couple people who have stepped into TOs shoes . . .good thing since he seems to have vanished.

[Frozen.Q]

Hey guys, this WILL be a reservoir. I finished up the plans for the water tank in one of the ends. This reservoir will hold 250mL of coolant, and will in fact have a fill port up top.

[DarthBeavis]

Hey guys, this WILL be a reservoir. I finished up the plans for the water tank in one of the ends. This reservoir will hold 250mL of coolant, and will in fact have a fill port up top.

you sure you want to do that to it? you should test to make sure it gives you the desired results. I think this stands on its own as a water feature bud. you could make an add on top.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

you sure you want to do that to it? you should test to make sure it gives you the desired results. I think this stands on its own as a water feature bud. you could make an add on top.

I might just do that.....as an add on luxury feature or something I dont see why not it could be a res if he made the viral blow from a 12volt conneciton and the water surrounds the glowing viral. Cant you bend or mold neon or something to your liking?

[No1451]

Hey guys, this WILL be a reservoir. I finished up the plans for the water tank in one of the ends. This reservoir will hold 250mL of coolant, and will in fact have a fill port up top.

Good news for people like me who don't have a place to hide a separate reservoir, or don't feel like finding a place I guess.

We need some money shots Frozen!

[DarthBeavis]

Good news for people like me who don't have a place to hide a separate reservoir, or don't feel like finding a place I guess.

We need some money shots Frozen!

This pump configurations eliminates the need for a T-line or bleeding reservoir. It just takes a little planning and it is not expensive to do. It will work perfectly with the DNA res.
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1497/dsc014037497088.jpg
Here is a D5 version of the same type of setup with one of the top line being used to fill and bleed (other inlet is on front, out let also on top):
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9199/dsc014068450794.jpg

[No1451]

But that would destroy the clean beauty of my rig sir! If it comes down to it though it is what I will end up doing if necessary, just gotta get clever for keeping the fill tube from being too predominant.

Again: Frozen Q, money shots!

[Frozen.Q]

I'm trying guys...I have 100's of emails, messages, pm's etc...this is getting very very busy

[DarthBeavis]

you are doing great work man . . . .thanks for all your efforts.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

WTFs up with the robot in the background (lol)??? Is that the same robot from iROBOT??? does he build your PC too? anyhow in the pics I dont see the t virus (for him or her)??

[No1451]

WTFs up with the robot in the background (lol)??? Is that the same robot from iROBOT??? does he build your PC too? anyhow in the pics I dont see the t virus (for him or her)??

DB is a man of many talents, soon to be conquering the world with his eye searing but well lit robot minions.

[Sadasius]

WTFs up with the robot in the background (lol)??? Is that the same robot from iROBOT??? does he build your PC too? anyhow in the pics I dont see the t virus (for him or her)??

Are you serious?!? It's a custom computer he made! :rofl:

[DarthBeavis]

WTFs up with the robot in the background (lol)??? Is that the same robot from iROBOT??? does he build your PC too? anyhow in the pics I dont see the t virus (for him or her)??

they come in the female variety as well
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9176/dscf0322mb3.jpg

Autopsy has the reservoir that inspired Frozen Q and Cyber Druid to even make reservoirs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGoyOkYXPhs
As did Daywalker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMBDVrU-BLI

[Frozen.Q]

I'll be perfectly honest...I didn't know who TribalOverkill was until someone pointed his reservoirs out...lol

[DarthBeavis]

I'll be perfectly honest...I didn't know who TribalOverkill was until someone pointed his reservoirs out...lol

then who influenced you do make them?

[dreamaxx]

Hey some people can come up with the same ideas as others completely unrelated to the other person! There I was thinking my idea with nickel plating the HK 3.0 was new. Most ideas have been thought of previously :)

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

darth, im now officialy envious of you....I want a computer wife now.....:D

they come in the female variety as well
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/9176/dscf0322mb3.jpg

Autopsy has the reservoir that inspired Frozen Q and Cyber Druid to even make reservoirs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGoyOkYXPhs
As did Daywalker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMBDVrU-BLI

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

then who influenced you do make them?

resident evil??? :confused::D

[DarthBeavis]

Hey some people can come up with the same ideas as others completely unrelated to the other person! There I was thinking my idea with nickel plating the HK 3.0 was new. Most ideas have been thought of previously :)
just about everyone is influenced by someone

[Helfarch]

just about everyone is influenced by someone

60% of the time it works everytime.

[Frozen.Q]

Yep, Resident Evil all the way. My first spiral reservoir I did though was just a concept I came up with in a design elective in school. From there I just modified and tried coming up with new concepts. But I had always been thinking about making the T-virus from Resident Evil since day one, but bending the acrylic was the big challenge. Once I finally figured it out, everything came together.

Btw, the first one will be done shortly. I am waiting on the LED's and cathodes. I have none sitting around the house right now, but there are a ton on the way. I think they will come either tonight or tomorrow.

[DarthBeavis]

Yep, Resident Evil all the way. My first spiral reservoir I did though was just a concept I came up with in a design elective in school. From there I just modified and tried coming up with new concepts. But I had always been thinking about making the T-virus from Resident Evil since day one, but bending the acrylic was the big challenge. Once I finally figured it out, everything came together.

Btw, the first one will be done shortly. I am waiting on the LED's and cathodes. I have none sitting around the house right now, but there are a ton on the way. I think they will come either tonight or tomorrow.

i want to see how you bend the acrylic tubing bud. I have an acrylic heating unit so please post a youtuber you goober ;)

[Frozen.Q]

I will as soon as I have time...I'm working as much as possible. Keep in mind I have to keep up on my school work, lol. I cannot wait to graduate in June...then I will just spend the summer doing all this work.

[Frozen.Q]

Here is just a quick shot of a few of the different colors I did today. Silver, orange, metallic black, and metallic blue. Metallic red and brass will be posted soon. I just gotta go get more paint.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMAG0195.jpg

[DarthBeavis]

I like silver the best

[No1451]

Agreed, I am so confused now about which I want!

[Frozen.Q]

Just so happens that the silver ones are a pita to paint. For some reason the paint likes to separate on the surface. All the other colors paint really really nice. I am even using a really good self-etching primer first.

[dreamaxx]

I just want raw Aluminium! Clear anodised maybe.

[DarthBeavis]

red is nice as well

[Frozen.Q]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4884.jpg

[Erdrick1980]

wow that looks amazing bro...:up:

[Waterlogged]

Just so happens that the silver ones are a pita to paint. For some reason the paint likes to separate on the surface. All the other colors paint really really nice. I am even using a really good self-etching primer first.

Sounds like a bad batch of paint. It happens from time to time, even to auto makers. In fact, it's why my '95 ZR2 is silver instead of black...it seems the batch of black that GM got at the time I ordered, was falling of the vehicles on the assembly line.:eek:

[Sadasius]

Wow, let's see a red now!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

wow frozen that came together really well

[ecat]

That looks stunning :clap:

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

wow that is impressive pretty damn slick there frozen now im curious though where are the ports at? will they accept 1/4inch thread?

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4884.jpg

[XHAFMaster]

Looks Fantastic!

1000 please to water cool my house.

Oh yeah, all in blue.........

Well maybe red.

Seriously, one of the best I have ever seen!

[Utnorris]

Looks sweet! Nice job!!

[masska]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4884.jpg

:clap::clap::clap: would you ship to Australia?
Let me know re shipping charges. I'm prepared to wait for a while, i know you have a lot of orders to fill first.:up:

[dpokrajac0]

nicely done res

[Frozen.Q]

Thanks guys....ports are on the bottom, both tapped for G1/4" barbs. I will try and get some pics of it in red tonight. Just got back from the Disturbed concert, so I got some stuff to take care of = D

[AMD_Freak]

taps foot waiting to see it in red :D beautiful work dude anyone that gets one of these should be proud to have this piece of art in their case.

[Frozen.Q]

It is here........

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4907.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4910.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4914.jpg

[No1451]

Oh god FrozenQ that is gorgeous....So what's the final word on this, will they only be a water feature or do they double as a functional reservoir?

[Frozen.Q]

It holds about as much as a Swiftech MCRes...so, not much but its at least a little. Truly it depends on your definition of reservoir.

[XHAFMaster]

SWEET! ORGASMIC!
Can the mounting brackets be done in clear plastic instead of black?

[Frozen.Q]

Possibly, I have to buy them and all I could find so far was black.

[DarthBeavis]

Think i will design my own brackets ;)

[No1451]

Think i will design my own brackets ;)

I'd like to see the murdermod brackets on this thing. Anyone think they could whip up something like that?

[XHAFMaster]

I don't recall ever seeing the MM brackets b4.
Any pics?

[DarthBeavis]

My Nvidia project just got a little redesign (thanks to my buddy Geno for the help). Looks like I should be able to include two of these . . . .that means they will be seen at QuakeCon and PAX as well . . . .and other places I will not mention ;) maybe published ;)

[Frozen.Q]

sweeeeeet

[XHAFMaster]

Couple more questions for you.
What is the diameter of the outside plexi tube?
How many LEDs are in your res?

[AMD_Freak]

damn thats purdy

[Frozen.Q]

Diameter of the acrylic tube is 2".

There is one LED up top and one in the bottom. For UV and red I am going to need to use 4 LEDs because they just aren't quite as bright as the blue and white ones.

[XHAFMaster]

OK. AlphaCool makes a clear 50mm mounting bracket.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

in for a request for one......are the holes threaded or you tap them in and we have no choice?

[Frozen.Q]

holes are threaded...G1/4"

[dreamaxx]

Are they far enough apart to use compressions, or should we factor in using some 45s?

[screwtech02]

Top unscrew to fill, or is there a fillport?? The blue pics, are they the uv, or blue led??

[BDW88]

I'm guessing there's no fillport due to the T-line in the pic or is it on the top?

[LockBreaker]

I think I gotta have one. Those are just extreme! :D

Faboulous work FrozenQ. :D

Are you shipping to Norway? :)

And another thing: What options do you have for filling it? And what are the dimensions? :)

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

from what I can see there is no fill port the tubing goes up in sprial and comes down in sprial on the bottom? like darth mentioned earlier its not a true resevoir more like a luxury item in your computer to show off...not a bad thing of course.

[LockBreaker]

Yeah, but I gotta have a way to fill it with water. ;)

[EagleRock]

I think every 1 want more pics :shocked:

[Frozen.Q]

Are they far enough apart to use compressions, or should we factor in using some 45s?

Yes you should be able to use compression fittings. I will order a few just to check.


Top unscrew to fill, or is there a fillport?? The blue pics, are they the uv, or blue led??

There will be a fill-port at the top. This one just doesn't have it cause I was working really hard to get it done just so that I could show some pictures.


I think I gotta have one. Those are just extreme! :D

Faboulous work FrozenQ. :D

Are you shipping to Norway? :)

And another thing: What options do you have for filling it? And what are the dimensions? :)

Thanks, I will ship to Norway as long as you are willing to pay the extra shipping costs. Dimensions are 2-3/8" x 10". The acrylic tube you mount it with is 2". You have the option of adding a fill-port on top.


EagleRock;3756935']I think every 1 want more pics :shocked:

I will get more pictures as soon as possible. Tonight's looking busy, but tomorrow night maybe I will get a few different color combos done.

[dreamaxx]

Sounds good, can't wait to see mine. Purple and silver is gonna be beaut!

[knet370]

how about some green lovin'. ;-) i'd like to see a green version. i might purchase a couple if i like what i see. keep up the good work!

[LockBreaker]

Frozen.Q
I think I gotta have one. Those are just extreme!

Faboulous work FrozenQ.

Are you shipping to Norway?

And another thing: What options do you have for filling it? And what are the dimensions?

Thanks, I will ship to Norway as long as you are willing to pay the extra shipping costs. Dimensions are 2-3/8" x 10". The acrylic tube you mount it with is 2". You have the option of adding a fill-port on top.

Okay. You don't happen to know about any shipping estimators around the web? Any good ones I mean. I'm more than willing to buy one, I just have to see if I could afford one. The budget is tight due to the financial crisis. :) and :(

Knet360: It is available in green. ;)

[No1451]

I will get more pictures as soon as possible. Tonight's looking busy, but tomorrow night maybe I will get a few different color combos done.

I can't speak for anyone else but I'd rather you start finishing up res's for those of us already making the buy:p: Btw, how easy is it to take apart? I am considering putting 3 white leds in the bottom of mine with something to diffuse the light, straight white LEDs are far too directional imo.

[dreamaxx]

Yeh hurry up and make them :) I'm still thinking clear anodised aluminium might look really nice. Is that something on the cards for the silver ended reservoirs?

[DarthBeavis]

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9365/lolcatfrozenq.jpg

[Frozen.Q]

I can't speak for anyone else but I'd rather you start finishing up res's for those of us already making the buy:p: Btw, how easy is it to take apart? I am considering putting 3 white leds in the bottom of mine with something to diffuse the light, straight white LEDs are far too directional imo.

You cannot take it apart as of now. It will be permanently glued together. If you would like, I can do it as you want though. And I am making your reservoirs first, don't worry. The first few people in front of you ordered different colors. Hence I am going to show those pictures soon.


Yeh hurry up and make them :) I'm still thinking clear anodised aluminium might look really nice. Is that something on the cards for the silver ended reservoirs?

As of now no, having them sent out to be anodised would be a bit too expensive. I mean, I could continue to see if I could get better estimates...but so far it hasn't been too appealing.


http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9365/lolcatfrozenq.jpg

:rofl: I think that's the funniest thing I've seen all year. lol

[LockBreaker]

FrozenQ, you live in Pennsylvania right? In Reading if I understood your information correctly?

Then USPS would be the appropriate postal-firm I suppose?

Sorry, just tryin to calculate the extra shipping costs. Around 25 dollars will be about what I have to pay? :)

Just one last thing before I go to bed: How fast could you aproximately have the reservoir ready? Lets say if I order it within a week or so? :)

[No1451]

You cannot take it apart as of now. It will be permanently glued together. If you would like, I can do it as you want though. And I am making your reservoirs first, don't worry. The first few people in front of you ordered different colors. Hence I am going to show those pictures soon.

How much extra would it be to get mine customized a bit? I'm not adverse to paying extra for maybe a bit of frosted material in between the LEDs and the rest of the internals, to give it a nice soft white glow. Not sure how it would be achieved exactly but you get my drift:up:

I really can't wait to see what these look like once people start receiving them and slotting them into rigs.

[Sadasius]

Hmmmm I need one to basically replace the one in my build with at least the same functions. One outlet on the bottom and two on the side of the top part like shown in the pic here. I cannot use the one you have shown as the barbs would poke into my top rad if I were to turn it upside down. Here is a pic of my build to show what I mean...Everything is pretty much the same size as the EK I have in there so it should be a clean fit. Just need it to glow red and have the ports where I need them.

http://www.houseofottawa.com/site3/imagefiles//dsc05718_160.jpg

[dreamaxx]

Can you show us what the plain aluminium looks like? Are they easy to take apart? Maybe we just have to get it clear anodised ourselves? Or do you think leaving the aluminium "uncovered" will result in unsightly defects?

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

are those pumps in series or parrell???


Hmmmm I need one to basically replace the one in my build with at least the same functions. One outlet on the bottom and two on the side of the top part like shown in the pic here. I cannot use the one you have shown as the barbs would poke into my top rad if I were to turn it upside down. Here is a pic of my build to show what I mean...Everything is pretty much the same size as the EK I have in there so it should be a clean fit. Just need it to glow red and have the ports where I need them.

http://www.houseofottawa.com/site3/imagefiles//dsc05718_160.jpg

[sirheck]

HMM, I dont use a res. but i think i may after seeing this.:)

[Sadasius]

are those pumps in series or parrell???

They are in series in the loop and not on each other. Three tubes are not hooked up in that pic. 2 to the pumps from Res and SB and the other well you can see on the CPU to MOSFET.

Res-->Pump #1-->CPU-->MOSFET-->MOSFET-->NB-->GPU-->SB-->Pump #2-->Rad #1-->Rad #2--> Back to Res

[Frozen.Q]

FrozenQ, you live in Pennsylvania right? In Reading if I understood your information correctly?

Then USPS would be the appropriate postal-firm I suppose?

Sorry, just tryin to calculate the extra shipping costs. Around 25 dollars will be about what I have to pay? :)

Just one last thing before I go to bed: How fast could you aproximately have the reservoir ready? Lets say if I order it within a week or so? :)

Check your PM's please.


How much extra would it be to get mine customized a bit? I'm not adverse to paying extra for maybe a bit of frosted material in between the LEDs and the rest of the internals, to give it a nice soft white glow. Not sure how it would be achieved exactly but you get my drift:up:

I really can't wait to see what these look like once people start receiving them and slotting them into rigs.

Check your PM's as well.


Hmmmm I need one to basically replace the one in my build with at least the same functions. One outlet on the bottom and two on the side of the top part like shown in the pic here. I cannot use the one you have shown as the barbs would poke into my top rad if I were to turn it upside down. Here is a pic of my build to show what I mean...Everything is pretty much the same size as the EK I have in there so it should be a clean fit. Just need it to glow red and have the ports where I need them.

I'm not quite sure how to do that, but I will see if I can come up with something.


Can you show us what the plain aluminium looks like? Are they easy to take apart? Maybe we just have to get it clear anodised ourselves? Or do you think leaving the aluminium "uncovered" will result in unsightly defects?

The plain aluminum doesn't necessarily look great. I could try though. I would personally suggest to leave it painted with the silver. Looks much nicer.


HMM, I dont use a res. but i think i may after seeing this.:)

Haha, cool.

[rwurdig]

Any news? :)

[Frozen.Q]

Yup, I am building a few met. black and red led ones right now.

On a side note...keep an eye for two new threads. I have ordered stuff to make the inverse of this (with the cylinder holding the fluid and not the spirals) as well as a special reservoir that I am building for an eBay member. Just think...a T-Virus reservoir....20"....

[Sadasius]

Sounds pretty good. Glad to see everything opening up to your idea. Makes everyone happy!

[screwtech02]

Good call on the Inverse!

[Frozen.Q]

Yeah thanks, I ordered some 1/2" diameter blue fluorescent cast acrylic. Very expensive, but I think it will be worth it.


Good call on the Inverse!

[Sadasius]

Cannot wait to see what you got up your sleeve. I also can't wait to see the new reservoirs too! :up:

[Frozen.Q]

I am anticipating getting several different types done this weekend. Sorry I haven't been able to post much, I'm just getting hammered with work in school right now.

[Frozen.Q]

For those who asked about the fill-port...here's my solution. And yes...that is an epic metallic red.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4951.jpg

[No1451]

Awesome! I knew you could do it:)

And yes, that metallic red is amazing, is that the colour that I'm gong to be getting?

[Frozen.Q]

Well, I have here you wanted silver...but do you want this instead?

[dreamaxx]

Are they all going to have fillports, that's really handy, and looks fantastic :) That metallic red looks awesome too, but I prefer silver :)

[No1451]

Red or black works, dunno why it's silver, maybe I scrolled in the list by mistake:shrug:

Maybe change it to one red one black. Cause that red just looks amazing. Not sure if red or black would look nicer.

[Frozen.Q]

I believe I might do fill ports of all of them.

One red and one black is fine.

[screwtech02]

Patiently awaiting "Inverse" resivors.....

[Frozen.Q]

I have the fluorescent acrylic rod cut, I just have to bend it tonight and then maybe have something by the end of the week.

[Sparky]

You can bet I'd take one if it wasn't that I'm jobless now so I'm in penny-pinching mode. Very cool :up:

[tsukuyomi]

it would be cool, if a version could be made where the inner vials(spirals) could be one color(owner choice if possible) and then the space outside of the vials could be the actual reservoir , so you can have something like a UV red on a normal yellow liquid(just random colors for the sake of argument)

[Frozen.Q]

Well keep an eye out, I am going to be making many variations of this based on all of your comments.

Blue...
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4956.jpg

[Sadasius]

Hmmmm black end with it glowing red in the middle....Yeah that's the stuff...*drools*:slobber:

[dreamaxx]

Yeh these are just so awesome :)

[Frozen.Q]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4961.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4963.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4964.jpg

[No1451]

Oh god that looks amazing, I had doubts for a while but this will totally be worth the price! Nice work man.

[synthetic2008]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4961.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4963.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4964.jpg

woooow amazing, very interesting frozen:clap::clap:

[DarthBeavis]

very sechy

[Sparky]

Black ends, UV green spirals, with the water around them would be perfect for me. If I had the cash!

[DarthBeavis]

Black ends, UV green spirals, with the water around them would be perfect for me. If I had the cash!

I heard he accepts food stamps :ROTF:

[Frozen.Q]

I heard he accepts food stamps :ROTF:

Totally... :D

[Sparky]

Well I don't have any of those :p:

[Frozen.Q]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4968.jpg

[Quels]

Thats sick. I want the red one. Where do I buy? To tired to sort through 6 pages.

[JOCKTHEGLIDE]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4968.jpg

can you have a light at the top and bottom?

[No1451]

The original builds did, but somehow I think that would be a bit too messy, what with wires coming out everywhere. Either way, Frozen Q you are a cruel man, showing us all this WCing porn when we KNOW that we can't get out grubby little hands on them for a while yet.

Fantastic work though, these really look like something that you would expect as a production run from EK or one of the big names, not a guy in a shop with a bit of creativity

[IFMU]

Ive followed this a bit, stunning work, without a doubt.

I did have one question/idea I was curious if it was possible.

Presume you'd be running dual water cooling loops.
Would it be possible to run the spirals as one, tubing for one loop.
Then run outside those, the full thing minus the spirals, for the other water cooling loop.

Make sense?
Sorry if someones already mentioned it, bit tired.
Could be pretty slick that way IMO, just not sure if it would ruin the looks due to having so many inlets and outlets on it. o_O

[dingdong555]

Ive followed this a bit, stunning work, without a doubt.

I did have one question/idea I was curious if it was possible.

Presume you'd be running dual water cooling loops.
Would it be possible to run the spirals as one, tubing for one loop.
Then run outside those, the full thing minus the spirals, for the other water cooling loop.

Make sense?
Sorry if someones already mentioned it, bit tired.
Could be pretty slick that way IMO, just not sure if it would ruin the looks due to having so many inlets and outlets on it. o_O

I get you! I'm not sure how it'd look though.

Basically, so where the LED holes are in the picture below, instead of LED's, tap a G1/4" inlet port on each hole, resulting in 4 holes, 2 for the spiral and 2 for the "tube"

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4963.jpg

[Frozen.Q]

Thats sick. I want the red one. Where do I buy? To tired to sort through 6 pages.

PM me for details


can you have a light at the top and bottom?

No, because the wiring would just look horrible, and besides, the top is a fill-port.


Ive followed this a bit, stunning work, without a doubt.

I did have one question/idea I was curious if it was possible.

Presume you'd be running dual water cooling loops.
Would it be possible to run the spirals as one, tubing for one loop.
Then run outside those, the full thing minus the spirals, for the other water cooling loop.

Make sense?
Sorry if someones already mentioned it, bit tired.
Could be pretty slick that way IMO, just not sure if it would ruin the looks due to having so many inlets and outlets on it. o_O

I am making one for dual loops on Saturday.


I get you! I'm not sure how it'd look though.

Basically, so where the LED holes are in the picture below, instead of LED's, tap a G1/4" inlet port on each hole, resulting in 4 holes, 2 for the spiral and 2 for the "tube"


I am also doing this on Saturday...along with at least 15 other reservoirs.

[rwurdig]

Frozen.
Can u post one picture with a reservoir with cathode light, i wanna see the diff between the cathode and the led.
Cause it seems really nice the led one.
Regards

[Frozen.Q]

I actually canned the cathode idea a long time ago. They would be just too must to integrate. It would make the res look very crowded and unattractive, so I am sticking with leds.

[DarthBeavis]

I actually canned the cathode idea a long time ago. They would be just too must to integrate. It would make the res look very crowded and unattractive, so I am sticking with leds.

How about catheters?

[rwurdig]

I was curious, but i dont think it would be nicer than already is.
:)

[defect9]

How about catheters?

lol, that sounds feasable.

or, get some etched glass/plexi rods, run one down the middle of the res(probably a 1/4"-1/2" diameter depending on clearance), and fire some LED light into it. the etching will act as a cheap diffraction lense of sorts (at least, I'm pretty sure that's the term).

[Frozen.Q]

Yeah I am actually working on one like that. Like I said, I have about 10 or so concepts written down on paper. However, I have orders for like 35 of these to fill yet. So I will keep doing as much as I can in a day = D

[DarthBeavis]

Yeah I am actually working on one like that. Like I said, I have about 10 or so concepts written down on paper. However, I have orders for like 35 of these to fill yet. So I will keep doing as much as I can in a day = D

I have a concept for you . . . RLY. Something different than ANY other reservoirs.

[Frozen.Q]

Well, PM me... I'm eager to hear

[CyberDruid]

Looking forward to receiving mine. I'm hoping it will hold up for a while. Even Tribal OverKill was finding that acrylic is a harsh mistress...and I can tell you from personal experience that even weeks later weird stuff can happen after glue up.

Love the design.

[No1451]

Looking forward to receiving mine. I'm hoping it will hold up for a while. Even Tribal OverKill was finding that acrylic is a harsh mistress...and I can tell you from personal experience that even weeks later weird stuff can happen after glue up.

Love the design.

What sort of weird stuff? Anything we should be worried about while having these in our rigs?

[Frozen.Q]

Well I am not relying solely on that Weld-On Acrylic Bonding stuff. Each helix is glued on with that and then sealed around with silicone RTV adhesive. While the silicone does not look pretty, it is all covered up by the aluminum end caps.

[No1451]

Well I am not relying solely on that Weld-On Acrylic Bonding stuff. Each helix is glued on with that and then sealed around with silicone RTV adhesive. While the silicone does not look pretty, it is all covered up by the aluminum end caps.

Good to know, back from a long day at work and you sir are now paid in full!:up:

[Frozen.Q]

Good deal...I have a friend coming over tomorrow, and he is going to stay overnight through Sunday to help me get about 20 knocked out. While he is getting some stuff prepped I am going to work on the few other concept reservoirs

I might add that might site is going along pretty well...I may be uploading it later tonight if not tomorrow

[Frozen.Q]

So heres some better pics of a res.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_5003.jpg

Bottom of res, where inlet and outlet would go.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_4992.jpg

Top of reservoir, fill-port
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_5000.jpg

[No1451]

You're killing me over here, please tell me I am gonna be getting mine soon!:p:

[Frozen.Q]

Early next week man, I will be shipping out a bunch Monday

[No1451]

Oh god, YES.

[dreamaxx]

ooo can't wait tbh :) so sexy looking.

[IFMU]

Maybe I missed it, but I am curious, what sort of price tag is there one this? These things are awesome work and if my money problems ever go away, I'd have to say I am highly interested in getting at least one.

[ben805]

this reservoir reminds me of the digital bug that crawl inside Neo's tummy in The Matrix....cool. :D

[Frozen.Q]

Pm me about those details please

[knet370]

do you have green version of the res and sample pics with green uv coolant?

[PiLsY]

Would it be possible to hold water in both the spiral and the outer tube for a dual loop system? End caps may be a bit too cramped for 6 x 1/4" I'm thinking. 10% royalties plz! :lol2:

[dingdong555]

Would it be possible to hold water in both the spiral and the outer tube for a dual loop system? End caps may be a bit too cramped for 6 x 1/4" I'm thinking. 10% royalties plz! :lol2:

He's doing this really soon :) Keep checking this thread for updates.

[rwurdig]

Any updates? :)

[Frozen.Q]

Another pair done and tested...I have about 10 finished ones sitting here = )

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_5109.jpg

[XHAFMaster]

Looks fantastic!
Great work!

[No1451]

Yes! Can't wait for you to hit #30some so mine gets made!

You just keep raising my expectations every time I see one of these things.

[LOUISSSSS]

just to be clear, this "reservoir" isn't exactly a reservoir, water goes in through one of the g1/4's on the bottom, up the spiral tube, then down the spiral tube, then out through the other g1/4.

please correct me if i'm wrong and tell me how it correctly works...

[No1451]

That's exactly how it works, it goes in one and out the other with a fillport at the top.

[LOUISSSSS]

That's exactly how it works, it goes in one and out the other with a fillport at the top.

so this isn't exactly a reservoir, just acrylic tubes shaped into a spiral

i must admit, it does looks very nice. very very

[No1451]

Yeah I think it can function as one(fill port at the top) but mostly it's just a very attractive water feature imo. That is how I am using mine, I am having an EK multioption located on my pump while this sits in the visible area looking sleek and sexy.

[LOUISSSSS]

can the g1/4 inlet/outlet ports be customized to be on the side of the aluminum & also have it on the bottom? like the EK res?

[Frozen.Q]

can the g1/4 inlet/outlet ports be customized to be on the side of the aluminum & also have it on the bottom? like the EK res?

Yes, and as soon as school is out I will be making some test models doing this.

Also, just a reminder keep an eye out for the inverse res. It will hold a great deal of coolant while still having the same spiral effect

[Bojamijams]

Waiting for pictures of inverse res before I make my order :)

[Sadasius]

Yes, and as soon as school is out I will be making some test models doing this.

Also, just a reminder keep an eye out for the inverse res. It will hold a great deal of coolant while still having the same spiral effect

Cool cannot wait! Can there be a special one I can order with like 12 red LED's to really make the sucker glow? I will pay extra I don't care. :up:

[Frozen.Q]

Sure = )

[Sadasius]

Just remember though I am the one who needs 2 intake ports on the side at the top and one port on the bottom center. I know it sucks but you can trust that I will take many pics and whore the res off any chance I get...:rofl: As proof here is the system it's going in again...

http://www.circleofleviathan.com/rig5.jpg

[rwurdig]

Another pair done and tested...I have about 10 finished ones sitting here = )

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3/AJQuaint10/IMG_5109.jpg

Btw, the one in the right is my reservoir os just one similar :)
i hate having to wait knowing its ready, but i cant have it shipped right away, at least i know he will be here kater.
:)

[ILikeCosmosS]

is the water only flowing in the tubes? and the red of the inside is empty or does it cut off at the top?

[Frozen.Q]

Just to let everyone know, I will again be making the original Liquid Chaos T-Virus reservoirs as of now.

I know everyone was deeply saddened by me scrapping the idea, but now that I have a little more experience with polycarbonate/acrylic under my belt, I can begin making them again.

The only difference here...is that there will no longer be a direct inlet and outlet into the spiral tube at the bottom, and small tank at the top. In order to increase quality and capacity, a tank will be concealed at both ends under the end caps. There will be a small divider between the inlet and outlet at the bottom to help cycle the coolant up through the helix.

However, they will come with 8" internal UV cathodes. The LED's from the old ones were only great in some respects. Blue was ridiculously bright and looked good, but green, red, and UV were unnoticeable.

A lot of people as well had noticed cracking in the helix from before, but I have now switched to using thin walled polycarbonate, which is much much stronger than the extruded acrylic used before. Polycarbonate also allows for much stronger bonding to the end tanks.

[dave510]

I'm preparing to re-do my loop. I'll be sure to keep my eye on these. Great work!

[Bitemarks666]

huum decisions decisions which res to get?

[busterben]

yes! best news of the day
finally back again with water flowing through the helix

[Frozen.Q]

I had a strange desire to go back and revisit this reservoir. I changed a lot on it to make it much higher quality, but they are still very very difficult to make. They look the same, but the internals are done much better, the caps are nicer grade, etc etc.

I've decided to do a very very limited run of 10 of these. Chances are they will be up on my site soon.

[churchy]

Frozen.Q: how about trying to go the other way? As in while keeping quality maybe not overengineered by within acceptable limits to try change making process easier/cheaper/more technological so that you can release similar reservoirs but in larger volumes and with lesser price?

[Frozen.Q]

Frozen.Q: how about trying to go the other way? As in while keeping quality maybe not overengineered by within acceptable limits to try change making process easier/cheaper/more technological so that you can release similar reservoirs but in larger volumes and with lesser price?

I don't have any intentions of mass producing these Liquid Chaos reservoirs. You'd have to understand how long it takes to make just one. I consider them more of a piece of art then a reservoir.

As for the Liquid Fusion and other reservoirs, yes we are trying to make them cheaper, but having things produced in the USA isn't cheap. Sure I could have parts mass produced in China, but I like to have a good handle on quality.

I see some of these other reservoirs on the market, and yes, they are $50-60 but I've also witnessed some of the issues surrounding them.

[Frozen.Q]

http://www.frozenqpcmods.com/pics/lc.jpg

Finished!

As it stands it can either use dual 5mm LED's in the bottom plate or a central UV cathode to illuminate the helix.

[dreamaxx]

:D woo looking great. Mine been mailed yet? :) Just wondering when I can expect them to arrive.

[Johnny87au]

Can you post some pics of the reservoirs cranking the green LED's?