Water Cooled Case Gallery

[inCore]

I think the inner fans are actually dead fans acting as shrouds.

Don't ruin the fun for the rest of us. :p:

Funkflix, I totally approve of that chiller. Putting it in another room is an elegant solution.

[BDW88]

ROFL:rofl:

12Fans on 1 Rad:up:

Like I said first attempt,the inner one's are gutted Yate's lol
gonna swap them out for some Feser one's only wished Feser made them in smoke. :p:

[Hijack]

Like I said first attempt,the inner one's are gutted Yate's lol
gonna swap them out for some Feser one's only wished Feser made them in smoke. :p:

If it's any consolation, Feser does make your wallet smoke.

[Schlingel]

still some small things nedd to be changed. but more or less finished:

http://www.abload.de/img/img_09358a5.jpg

[Trigger5521]

still some small things nedd to be changed. but more or less finished:


Nice job with the HDD controller and SATA cables, 8 drives is a lot to deal with. I did 6 HDD's in my system and the SATA cables made wire management interesting for sure

[The-Fox]

Just Finished assembling it, a big project, though still a few tweaks to be done, mainly the bunch of cables below.

Pics:
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/73/img2272largeyg0.jpg http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4015/img2273largeqx6.jpg

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/632/img2282largekb2.jpg http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/9972/img2288largeuc4.jpg

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/5361/image2294smalliz8.jpg

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/3774/img2297largexb9.jpg

Parts in my sig.

[slim142]

Guys, two real quick questions

1) Do you think Bitspower 1/2 compression fittings would fit on the EK 250 Reservoir? I planned on using the top connector for the fillport, the bottom connector for Bitspower temperature sensor and the V connectors for IN/OUT, but I just got the 250 Reservoir and the V connectors are pretty close together and Im not sure if 1/2 compression fittings would fit in there.

2) I just got my D-tek Fuzion V2, and it came with this Pro-mount thing and extra screws (which have black o-rings). Should I use this pro-mount and/or the extra screws? I see most people dont use this at all, I see stock mount and stock screws...

[MomijiTMO]

Yes

Yes

Great builds guys. I can't wait to get mine done =|

[zlojack]

Damn...I'm itching to go at mine! Vincent, hurry up with the new rotaries!!! :p:

[Teedeck]

Nice setup Schlingel....Like that Lian-Li. Might be my new case before the year is over :)

[emuexport]

Guys, two real quick questions

1) Do you think Bitspower 1/2 compression fittings would fit on the EK 250 Reservoir? I planned on using the top connector for the fillport, the bottom connector for Bitspower temperature sensor and the V connectors for IN/OUT, but I just got the 250 Reservoir and the V connectors are pretty close together and Im not sure if 1/2 compression fittings would fit in there.


NOt sure they will fit due to the slight recess as the o-ring wont butt up against the res. but I'll have a go for you tonight if you want.

Might have to look into the Pro-Mount some more.

Sweet builds all! :up::D:cool::);)

[YMAA]

The Pro mount allows for better mounting pressure, which leads to better temps in most cases. When I bought my Enzotech Sapphire it didn't come with springs, so I got some from the hardware store and cut them to fit on the screws used to mount the block. Much, much more pressure.

[Hijack]

Something I never understood...why would kits use spring mounts instead of hardmounts with a simple bolt+nut setup? You're certainly able to control pressure much better without dealing with a spring at all right?

[Gir92]

Swapped out my MasterKleer tubing and dye for pre colored Primoflex tubing + straight distilled and PT Nuke (no more clogged blocks from dyes for me!)

I also repainted my swifty rads and painted my Fuzion mount plate for lulz.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gnrfan229/007.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gnrfan229/008.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gnrfan229/009.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gnrfan229/010.jpg

My boss making sure I don't screw anything up...

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gnrfan229/001.jpg

[Vatos_locos]

i made a little change in my rig :p
added on 4850 Moded and put some coil UV in the tubes of the loops

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/7793/1000144ui5.th.jpg (http://img357.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000144ui5.jpg)
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/7057/1000153ij4.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000153ij4.jpg)

[Schlingel]

Here a picture with less lightning:

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0938uob.jpg

[wra1th]

Here a picture with less lightning:


Super! Wery nice and clean work ;) :up:

[Schlingel]

Thx! Here a quick fotosession:

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0939uk7.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0940xfx.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0941i5f.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0942ijy.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0943x94.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0944ol6.jpg

[MorGo7h]

Updated my rig:
Sry for the GSM pictures :( My dad forgets always forget to take the camera home...
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/Afb061.jpg?t=1221759811
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/Afb062.jpg?t=1221759812
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/Afb063.jpg?t=1221759813

[slim142]

NOt sure they will fit due to the slight recess as the o-ring wont butt up against the res. but I'll have a go for you tonight if you want.

Might have to look into the Pro-Mount some more.

Sweet builds all! :up::D:cool::);)

Oh please do help me out on this one as I would hate to spend $20 on 2 compression fittings to find out they wont fit in the 250 res!

The Pro mount allows for better mounting pressure, which leads to better temps in most cases. When I bought my Enzotech Sapphire it didn't come with springs, so I got some from the hardware store and cut them to fit on the screws used to mount the block. Much, much more pressure.

Why do I keep seeing people NOT using them then?
I dont see the pro-mount been used that much by people in here, is there any reason why?

[3dchipset]

http://www.abload.de/img/img_4109lmr.jpg

Cheers! :D
That Aqua Water, UV Blue. It looks pretty clear. Would that stuff still gunk up the radiator/blocks like most of the UV fluid? Plus anyway you can show us just how much that UV Blue clear liquid looks under the UV light? :)

[3dchipset]

Oh please do help me out on this one as I would hate to spend $20 on 2 compression fittings to find out they wont fit in the 250 res!I had the 250 res from eK, I returned it because it was too big for my case. I did see if my bitspower compression fittings would fit on them. The O-ring doesn't seem to contact enough due to the size of the actual compression fitting. Their isn't enough surface cut out (the flat space around the opening of the threads) to flush it enough. I was going to use the 1/2" OD by 3/8" ID fittings...

[slim142]

I had the 250 res from eK, I returned it because it was too big for my case. I did see if my bitspower compression fittings would fit on them. The O-ring doesn't seem to contact enough due to the size of the actual compression fitting. Their isn't enough surface cut out (the flat space around the opening of the threads) to flush it enough. I was going to use the 1/2" OD by 3/8" ID fittings...

Thats what I thought, 1/2 seem pretty big for the V connectors. I guess I will use normal fittings then... thx for the info

[wra1th]

Thx! Here a quick fotosession:

Looks very nice ;)
Wich fans have you used ?

[MorGo7h]

Got the camera! :D
Here's my updated rig

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4925.jpg?t=1221770066

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4930.jpg?t=1221770085

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4934.jpg?t=1221770085

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4969.jpg?t=1221770103

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4967.jpg?t=1221770102

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4975.jpg?t=1221770104

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc223/MorGo7h/PC/IMG_4951.jpg?t=1221770101

Comments are always welcome :up:

[MomijiTMO]

RAWR nice builds. It's good to see that the HX520 can run all of that MorGo7h. I was sort of panicking that my HX620 would have a hard time running 6 fans + pump and pc but yeah . . . . . it will be good.

[MorGo7h]

RAWR nice builds. It's good to see that the HX520 can run all of that MorGo7h. I was sort of panicking that my HX620 would have a hard time running 6 fans + pump and pc but yeah . . . . . it will be good.

I love the corsair PSU ^^ I got a stable oc on my cpu 4Ghz (8*500) and 1000mhz ballistix. My HD3850 is running @ 850/1050 (I know bad card but... :()

[YMAA]

Why do I keep seeing people NOT using them then?
I dont see the pro-mount been used that much by people in here, is there any reason why?

I can think of two reasons:

1) People who change blocks frequently for testing or other reasons may not because the quick mount is just as it sounds....quicker.

2) People haven't realized the correlation yet. I find a tighter block is less prone to have air bubbles in the TIM and just makes better contact.

[3dchipset]

Thx! Here a quick fotosession:

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0940xfx.jpgI'm curious is your LED's giving off the blueish tint to your tubes? Or do you have some blueish coolant? I love the look of a semi-clear/blue tint you have going on...

[3dchipset]

Thats what I thought, 1/2 seem pretty big for the V connectors. I guess I will use normal fittings then... thx for the infoThe top and bottom of the 250 can use the compression fittings. It's the (V) section you mention you want use that the compressiong fittings (at least the O-ring bitspower 1/2" OD) doesn't seem to fit well

[Schlingel]

I'm curious is your LED's giving off the blueish tint to your tubes? Or do you have some blueish coolant? I love the look of a semi-clear/blue tint you have going on...

Using Revoltec Dark Grey atm - its appearing blue because of the camera. inside the tube is normal dest-water and a bit corosion-protection like used in cars (bit blue/green colour - BASF Glysantin).

[twwen2]

Guys, two real quick questions

1) Do you think Bitspower 1/2 compression fittings would fit on the EK 250 Reservoir? I planned on using the top connector for the fillport, the bottom connector for Bitspower temperature sensor and the V connectors for IN/OUT, but I just got the 250 Reservoir and the V connectors are pretty close together and Im not sure if 1/2 compression fittings would fit in there.


Nah i don't think they seal properly. I have the 250 res and BP 3/8in ID 5/8in OD and they don't quite go in. I've bought some G1/4 extenders so the barb clears the recession.

[bluto]

Finally got time to post my rig.
System: Q6600B3-OCZ pc28500-2RaptorX Raid 0-780i-PCP&C 750-Dual boot 32bitXPpro&64bitVista-Cosmos

Cooling: tygon 3/8" id 1/2"od - 1 part petra's G11 : 9 parts distilled h2o w/ drop of PT nuke
1.CPU loop - D-Tek Fuzion-Thermochill PA120.3-MCP-655B-EK res
2.GPU loop - EK8800-MCP-655B-HWlabs 120.2-EK res
3.Modded OCZ ram cooler
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/3446/047kd0.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3103/evga1901tx4.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7747/evga22uu9.jpg
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1791/025ms2.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=025ms2.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/6279/41123ii1.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=41123ii1.jpg)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/39/p4050068lg5.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p4050068lg5.jpg)

[BDW88]

nice rig Bluto, I was thinking of mounting a Feser 480 like that and stick my triple rad in front, anyway you can show how you mounted your rad? did you just use L brackets?

[bluto]

Found some triangle shaped brackets in Home Depot(sorry ,don't know what you call them) and ran a threaded rod thru all 3 of 'em and cut up some aluminum tune inbetween for stability.The mount is a thermochill pa 120.2 shroud I had lying around. I never move my pc around so this works for me.

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/5954/411_16.th.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=411_16.jpg)

[Tremeloes]

13/10:
http://tremeloes.kilu.de/luxxpics/_MG_3012.jpg

16/10:
http://tremeloes.kilu.de/luxxpics/_MG_3018.jpg

[Bobly]

There's def something to be said for thicker tubing :up:

[inCore]

Funny, I was just gonna say "Eww, fat tubing." I'd just use compression fittings.

[eternal_fantasy]

What it looks like now... but it looks different day to day when I'm testing hardware :D

http://gallery.me.com/jeffrey_lee/100001/_BMP2113/web.jpg?ver=12218450220001

http://gallery.me.com/jeffrey_lee/100001/_BMP2103/web.jpg?ver=12218450080001

http://gallery.me.com/jeffrey_lee/100001/_BMP2105/web.jpg?ver=12218450150001

Rad fans and pump are controlled by the MiniNG... Silence is bliss :D
Or when I feel like a little benching they can be turned up for performance :up:
Controlling the 18W DDC pump and 3x1W fans makes the MiniNGs really hot... so just put some thermal tape on the back and stuck it onto the aluminum chassis. :up:

[slim142]

I can think of two reasons:

1) People who change blocks frequently for testing or other reasons may not because the quick mount is just as it sounds....quicker.

2) People haven't realized the correlation yet. I find a tighter block is less prone to have air bubbles in the TIM and just makes better contact.

Thank you very much, I guess I will use the pro-mount now :)

The top and bottom of the 250 can use the compression fittings. It's the (V) section you mention you want use that the compressiong fittings (at least the O-ring bitspower 1/2" OD) doesn't seem to fit well

Nah i don't think they seal properly. I have the 250 res and BP 3/8in ID 5/8in OD and they don't quite go in. I've bought some G1/4 extenders so the barb clears the recession.

This is what I wanted to know, thanks to you two ^^
You just saved me some $ :)

[Utnorris]

So me and my nephew put together a w/c setup for him. Took us 12 hours roughly, although having bad ram really messed things up from a trouble shooting perspective. Otherwise, we would have had it done in about half the time, :D. He is going to do some sleeving and wire managment when he gets home, other than that I think it came out well. Ambient temps were 26c with idle at 40c and load at 55c for the CPU and the video cards were 33c idle and 38c under load.

Here are the specs:

MM UF2O case
E8400 EO stepping at 4Ghz and 1.36v
4Gb Kingston 8500 Ram
2x 500Gb WD HD in Raid 0
2x HD3870's in CF
DVD Burner
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R
Vista Home Premium 64bit

W/C Gear
MCP350 with Petra top
Swiftech MCR320
EK HD3870 Full Cover Water blocks
D-Tek Fuzion V1
Primochill 1/2" ID, 5/8" OD Green UV Tubing
Swiftech Micro Res
Various 1/2" Barbs
3 Scyth 120mm/38mm Fans for Rad
3 Green LED Fans
2 Silenx 120mm for HD cooling

[DarthBeavis]

There's def something to be said for thicker tubing :up:

<Insert That's what she said here>

[slim142]

<Insert That's what she said here>

:rofl::ROTF::clap::p::cool::rofl::ROTF::clap:

[emuexport]

Oh please do help me out on this one as I would hate to spend $20 on 2 compression fittings to find out they wont fit in the 250 res!


Well I just hooked up some 1/2" by 3/4" BP compressions to an EK250 and it didn't leak. but I'd still do a bit of modding just to make sure the o-rings get compressed enough.

[Utnorris]

Get Koolance compression fittings, they are just as good as BP's at half the price.

Utnorris

[hawk999]

@Utnorris

do have a large vdrop on your board??
we have a same board but i have a large vdrop like .5v something

but nice LCS!

[roger_h99.nor]

So me and my nephew put together a w/c setup for him. Took us 12 hours roughly, although having bad ram really messed things up from a trouble shooting perspective. Otherwise, we would have had it done in about half the time, :D. He is going to do some sleeving and wire managment when he gets home, other than that I think it came out well. Ambient temps were 26c with idle at 40c and load at 55c for the CPU and the video cards were 33c idle and 38c under load.

Here are the specs:

MM UF2O case
E8400 EO stepping at 4Ghz and 1.36v
4Gb Kingston 8500 Ram
2x 500Gb WD HD in Raid 0
2x HD3870's in CF
DVD Burner
Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R
Vista Home Premium 64bit

W/C Gear
MCP350 with Petra top
Swiftech MCR320
EK HD3870 Full Cover Water blocks
D-Tek Fuzion V1
Primochill 1/2" ID, 5/8" OD Green UV Tubing
Swiftech Micro Res
Various 1/2" Barbs
3 Scyth 120mm/38mm Fans for Rad
3 Green LED Fans
2 Silenx 120mm for HD cooling

Hey, any particular reason for mounting the D-tek upside down ?

[rafwlkp]

Hey, any particular reason for mounting the D-tek upside down ?
Direction of the flow ?:confused:

[slim142]

Well I just hooked up some 1/2" by 3/4" BP compressions to an EK250 and it didn't leak. but I'd still do a bit of modding just to make sure the o-rings get compressed enough.

Well I have decided to use standard fittings, dont want to spend time doing modding. Thanks for the info!

Get Koolance compression fittings, they are just as good as BP's at half the price.

Utnorris

Prefer to stay with BP, they been great so far :up:

[inCore]

What it looks like now... but it looks different day to day when I'm testing hardware :D

*pics*

Rad fans and pump are controlled by the MiniNG... Silence is bliss :D
Or when I feel like a little benching they can be turned up for performance :up:
Controlling the 18W DDC pump and 3x1W fans makes the MiniNGs really hot... so just put some thermal tape on the back and stuck it onto the aluminum chassis. :up:

Good man, all talk about optimal pump placement being the bottom of the case is BS. :p:

[eternal_fantasy]

Good man, all talk about optimal pump placement being the bottom of the case is BS. :p:

As long as you properly bleed out your loop where you place your pump don't matter. :up:

[Utnorris]

@Utnorris

do have a large vdrop on your board??
we have a same board but i have a large vdrop like .5v something

but nice LCS!

Thanks.

Actually no, I was surprised that the vdroop was around only .02v which is fantastic. I had the Gigabyte P35-DS3R and the vdroop was unreal, so I was hesitant about getting this one for my nephew, but I like Gigabyte from the reliability and user friendliness sides. It was super easy to OC this chip on the board. I was having trouble getting some Kingston ram to work at the rated speed, but I just didn't have the time to fool with it, so I left it at SPD. Anyway, great board for the money and th usability.

Utnorris

[Utnorris]

Hey, any particular reason for mounting the D-tek upside down ?

Yes, direction of the flow and since it is a dual core, orientation really doesn't matter unlike a quad core.

Utnorris

[inCore]

Thanks.

Actually no, I was surprised that the vdroop was around only .02v which is fantastic. I had the Gigabyte P35-DS3R and the vdroop was unreal [...]



It's horrible, it makes it impossibe to set anything properly.

[Winni]

A small update on my case, in the near future there will be another update with Primochill 3/8 Black Tube + Bitspower Black Sparkle fittings and some other stuff ;)

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/681/carbon1co4.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8558/carbon2ug3.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/889/carbon3jb1.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/9470/carbon4hs4.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3924/carbon5up3.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/429/carbon6qe5.jpg
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4323/carbon7dw0.jpg

Winni

[DarthBeavis]

sweet carbon fiber

[Monkeywoman]

@ Winni, is that textured or just painted sticker? wheres it from?

[cyberspyder]

I believe it's vinyl.

[WhiskeyAlpha]

Thought it was time I posted some decent pics of this bad boy :)

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best15.jpg

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best5.jpg

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best2.jpg

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best3.jpg

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best8.jpg

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best9.jpg

Also, credit to Matias23 and his beautiful Lian Li (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3225270&postcount=10314) for giving me inspiration for my pump brackets.

[RealRedRaider]

@WhiskeyAlpha....

NICE....:up:

:welcome: to the MM Club...:up:

[firebane]

Still a mess as I'm waiting on my mcp350 res top to come before I rip it apart again and mod the pump and clean up the case.

apogee gt bowed
swiftech mcr220
7/16" tubing
mcp350 pump
lian-li pc-a70 case
biostar tpower i45
4gb g.skill pc2-8000
e8600 @ 4.5ghz

[skinnee]

Nice build WhiskeyAqua! :up:

[dopestuff]

wow nice WhiskeyAlpha looking good :up:
and how do you get solley your tubing lichting up like that because whit my cathodes i also get a bit of a purple extra glow...

[bentleya]

WhiskeyAlpha nice looking mm :D one of the best i have seen :D :p:

[crapgame]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k174/junkun13/PC/fr3.jpg
whats that memory cooler

[yonton228]

whats that memory cooler

Looks to be a modded Dominator fan.



-yonton228/timmy

[3dchipset]

Looks like the Corsair one. With the stickers removed...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835704001

[AndrewZorn]

Yes, direction of the flow and since it is a dual core, orientation really doesn't matter unlike a quad core.

Utnorris
I thought that the outlet was on the 'top' to make bleeding easier; the way you have it seems like it would allow bubbles to be trapped in the block.

Not saying you CAN'T, just saying why it's oriented the way it is...

[firebane]

I thought that the outlet was on the 'top' to make bleeding easier; the way you have it seems like it would allow bubbles to be trapped in the block.

Not saying you CAN'T, just saying why it's oriented the way it is...

I know the apogee gt is different than the d-tek but mine is technically upside down to so I could have the flow going the way I wanted and prefer not the way it is meant.

[Freaky Freezer]

My second Watercooled system. I call it, Jack 'H2O' Lantern.

[CrixD]

My second Watercooled system. I call it, Jack 'H2O' Lantern.

That made me lol somehow :p
Nice color ;p

[shinjukusai]

any comments on XSPC tubing? thanks

[Winni]

@ Winni, is that textured or just painted sticker? wheres it from?

Its textured. Its called 3M DI NOC Carbon Vinyl, ive bought it on ebay :
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200252314978

Quality is really awesome, it looks nearly like real carbon fiber ^^

[Unrealer]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/681/carbon1co4.jpg


I love these pictures :D

I have two different models from ebay, theyre sticks, not vynils:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/Album2/Dsc08977.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/Album2/Dsc08978.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/Album2/Dsc08981.jpg

[mcp]

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1357jfu.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1360zel.jpg

[MrMacke]

Just did a little remake ^^
Ignore the towel :rolleyes:
http://bandwidth.se/thumbs/10497.jpg (http://bandwidth.se/view/10497)

It aint close to what some of you guys have done, but im happy with it :)

[chensen78]

added chipset waterblock and feser UV coolant

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc60/chensen78/DSC00644.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc60/chensen78/DSC00646.jpg

[MomijiTMO]

That Feser stuff looks really good.

[sheriff_deadeye]

Thought it was time I posted some decent pics of this bad boy :)

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best15.jpg


wow wa. looks great. do you have a worklog? Is that a custom paint on the exterior ?

[HisShadow_]

teaser.

http://www.hisshadow.com/BlackBox/Showcase/1.jpg

[Cubensia]

Just an update of my build due to that ....

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090089-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090089-border.php)

Ugly !!! This is the original top of my Apogee GTX

And the miror finish of my cpu

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090117-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090117-border.php)



The Apogee GTX copper replacement top

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090086-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090086-border.php)

With some black sleeves ( one is missing )


http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090087-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090087-border.php)

[dopestuff]

yeah right like that is a reflection seen via your cpu....
if that would be realy treu that would be SICK!!:eek:
that would have cost you like 12 hours orso...

[Cubensia]

It's true ;) polished from P600 -> P800 -> P1000-> P1200 ->P2000

One hour for each pass (EDIT)

[MomijiTMO]

It's true ;) polished from P600 -> P800 -> P1000-> P1200 ->P2000

One our for each pass
Hour or is there some lingo I don't know? If it is one hour. . .. . dear god.

[Cubensia]

< f#@*%ing fingers > Sorry ;)

[HisShadow_]

double teaser .....
http://www.hisshadow.com/BlackBox/Showcase/12.jpg

[RealRedRaider]

NICE... :up:

[HisShadow_]

oh just you wait and see :p these are just the teasers while i work on my many gigs of other pics sexcing them up lol....

[MayDay84]

Thx! Here a quick fotosession:

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0939uk7.jpg


very nice indeed but i'd paint that copper line black cause there aren't any other copper-coloured parts near..

[johnp1983]

http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/_200809/20080923200417_SANY0778.JPG

E8600
GTX280

[SSGWright]

Just an update of my build due to that ....

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090089-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090089-border.php)

Ugly !!! This is the original top of my Apogee GTX

And the miror finish of my cpu

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090117-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090117-border.php)



The Apogee GTX copper replacement top

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090086-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090086-border.php)

With some black sleeves ( one is missing )


http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090087-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090087-border.php)

where can i get that ram waterblock? who makes it?

[dopestuff]

it is the mips ram freezer...
http://www.mips-computer.de/

[xisio]

My p180 Mod, new version soon...

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/24/dsc02999kz8.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7251/dsc03004pj9.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1936/dsc03014ud5.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3950/dsc03114wg3.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2941/dsc03036qf8.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/2180/dsc02946gj4.jpg
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4708/dsc03035ad4.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/492/dsc02974xt2.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/4444/dsc02915fg8.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9836/dsc02934iq1.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7843/dsc02940pn4.jpg

[Gir92]

I'm sorry, but I have to ask this respectfully.

Are those passive rads aluminum, or do they have copper internals?

[slim142]

That SSD holder makes the drives look amazing

[xisio]

I'm sorry, but I have to ask this respectfully.

Are those passive rads aluminum, or do they have copper internals?

anodized aluminium, over 10 month with faser one liquid and coper rad is fine, in last sunday i was opened my fusion and is clean inside.

[Gir92]

anodized aluminium, over 10 month with faser one liquid and coper rad and is fine, in last sunday i was opened my fusion and is clean inside.

Well I'm glad you haven't had any problems. :)

A little piece of me dies every time I see a piece of aluminum/copper that has been destroyed by G.C.

Your system looks very nice BTW.

[Repliquant67]

http://www.pctunerup.com/up/results/_200809/20080923200417_SANY0778.JPG

E8600
GTX280

Some results from the Ybris waterblock ? :)

[AndrewZorn]

OK, so I didn't invent the zip-tie to keep tubing unkinked.

[johnp1983]

Some results from the Ybris waterblock ? :)

oh yeah...

ACS-black top plexy on E8600 @4.3Ghz-1.25vcore
cpu idle @31C
cpu full @39C

ACS-G l.e. chrome + passive heatsink
gpu idle @35C
gpu full (crysis) @49C

;)

[3dchipset]

My p180 Mod, new version soon...

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/24/dsc02999kz8.jpgWhat's the purpose of the side radiators? Or whatever there called? lol. Why not just use the triple rad to cool the GPU/CPU?

[3dchipset]

Just an update of my build due to that ....

http://www.zimagez.com/miniature/p1090089-border.jpg (http://www.zimagez.com/zimage/p1090089-border.php)

Ugly !!! This is the original top of my Apogee GTXIs that from UV Dye? The build-up?

[YugenM]

What's the purpose of the side radiators? Or whatever there called? lol. Why not just use the triple rad to cool the GPU/CPU?

They're passive radiators, and people use them because they'd rather not have three fans humming away.

[Cubensia]

where can i get that ram waterblock? who makes it?


It's the Ram Freezer 4 from MIPS

http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p2011_MIPS-RAM-Freezer-4-inkl--4-RAM-Module.html

Is that from UV Dye? The build-up?

No ( if i understand well ) this is under normal light

[Winni]

I love these pictures :D

I have two different models from ebay, theyre sticks, not vynils:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/Album2/Dsc08977.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/Album2/Dsc08978.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/Album2/Dsc08981.jpg

Yeah, but the Carbon foil ive bought isnt printed or something like this.

It`s pressed with a special machine, when you feel with your fingers over the foil you can "feel" the structure ;)

[330td]

What's the name of these LCD ?

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/492/dsc02974xt2.jpg

[WhiskeyAlpha]

@WhiskeyAlpha....

NICE....:up:

:welcome: to the MM Club...:up:

Thanks RealRedRaider :up:,

Ironically, I've been "part of the club" for over a year or so now. Just that I only just got round to finishing it off and taking some decent pics.

Nice build WhiskeyAqua! :up:

Cheers dude! Love the name change too. "WhiskeyAqua" is probably more fitting in this thread huh? :)

wow nice WhiskeyAlpha looking good :up:
and how do you get solley your tubing lichting up like that because whit my cathodes i also get a bit of a purple extra glow...

Thanks dopestuff, no real secrets mate.

I do think that cathode placement is critical though. I have 2 on each side panel and 4 on the top panel, making a total of 8. However, I tried my hardest to ensure that they are placed insuch a way that you rarely see a cathode directly, from outside the case.

Also, the smoked black acrylic that I replaced the original clear side panels with does a much better job of "filtering" out cathode glow and dust, giving a cleaner overall look.

Hope that helps :up:

WhiskeyAlpha nice looking mm :D one of the best i have seen :D :p:

Many thanks for the kind comments bentleya, glad you like it. :p:

wow wa. looks great. do you have a worklog? Is that a custom paint on the exterior ?

Not a custom paint job unfortunately, just the standard mirror black powder coat and a shedload of Mr Sheen :p:

I'm working on a log over here (http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=1831027&posted=1#post1831027) at the moment (please somebody let me know if links to other forums are not allowed and I'll gladly remove it) but will gladly port it over to XS if people would like?

What's the best place for a watercooling build log on these forums anyhows?

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/WhiskeyAlpha82/best14.jpg

Here's another one to keep you entertained

[MomijiTMO]

That would be in the Liquid Cooling Worklog subforum of the Liquid Cooling forum ;) [long winded way of saying things]

[BlueAqua]

Here are two pics of my first two machines, more in my worklog.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1429.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2020.jpg

[xisio]

What's the purpose of the side radiators? Or whatever there called? lol. Why not just use the triple rad to cool the GPU/CPU?

there is pa120.3 on back ;) as well ;) this rad is just for good look, and in night is pasive cooling.

LCDs are from http://www.pc-cooling.de/Watercooling/Accessories/Different/300300429/innovatek+Digital+Thermometer+mit+Band-Anzeige.html

[jollyjoker]

nice looks stuff BlueAqua

[l!kw!dskw!d]

... ok, this is my FIRST build ever, the work is stil in progress, this is just the mainboard side. Any comments appreciated, I am a total n00b and wanna learn how to do it right... thanks guys!!

http://www.abload.de/img/cimg00307ag.jpg



:sofa:

[taylormsj]

Id love to comment your system, but the picture is so big i cant take it all in.

Resize it please :)

[Ashraf]

Should I start a new thread on this with some rules?

[zlojack]

Should I start a new thread on this with some rules?

I'd hate to lose all the info and photos in here...it's a great source of ideas and inspiration.

[BlueAqua]

Should I start a new thread on this with some rules?

In some ways it would be nice to have a comment free gallery, but this thread has lasted so long and is filled with amazing rigs over a long period of time. I'd say just leave this one going, but you could start a new one with a comment free picture gallery. I think they could both go along together hand in hand.

[l!kw!dskw!d]

yes, please leave this thread active!!! without I would've never ever dared to build a watercooled system. this thread IS the mainreason that I stepped into teh l!kw!d and I LOVE it, I was h00ked instantly

[Ashraf]

All right. So, you guys want me to start a new comment free gallery thread along with the link of this thread?

[zlojack]

All right. So, you guys want me to start a new comment free gallery thread along with the link of this thread?
This thread has worked so well for such a long time as is. We've only had a few complaints out of the large number of users who peruse this thread daily.

I see no reason to have two threads...it would just cause confusion. One or the other of the two would probably die.

[Waterlogged]

Should I start a new thread on this with some rules?

:yepp::yepp::yepp::yepp::yepp:

Yes please, and make the rules very specific. . . .....Finished cases only, 1024 x 768 size pics, and no talking outside of posting pics. There have been many more requesting this thread return to it's roots in the past than are currently.

[Ashraf]

This thread has worked so well for such a long time as is. We've only had a few complaints out of the large number of users who peruse this thread daily.

I see no reason to have two threads...it would just cause confusion. One or the other of the two would probably die.

I agree, but this thread contains so many dead and oversized pictures. So, I thought we'd need a fresh thread to continue this with new rules for posting pictures. Also, this thread will not go anywhere. :)

[Waterlogged]

I agree, but this thread contains so many dead and oversized pictures. So, I thought we'd need a fresh thread to continue this with new rules for posting pictures. Also, this thread will not go anywhere. :)

Just to add to this, Anyone who is still around and has posted in this would be more than able/welcomed to post their pics in the new thread as well.

[BlueAqua]

Just to add to this, Anyone who is still around and has posted in this would be more than able/welcomed to post their pics in the new threads as well.

I agree. It would be nice to have a new refreshing thread.

[evil-98]

we should have a subforum just as a gallery

[l!kw!dskw!d]

Finished cases only, 1024 x 768 size pics, and no talking outside of posting pics.

Affirmative :bows: