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phelan1777
08-13-2006, 07:48 PM
Welcome Jakup to XS, nice rig.

Your moving to DD from a Swiftech?

Damn EXA beat me to the punch

creidiki
08-13-2006, 07:51 PM
Generally people go the other way around (tdx->apogee) to get rid of the horrible mounting and the plexi tops and see an increase in performance...

jAkUp
08-13-2006, 08:14 PM
I really don't like the apogee... the plastic barbs really suck, not to mention it already leaked once :( This is for my Conroe setup though.

Maybe if the TDX is that much worse I will cancel the order, I have done so much reading today that the TDX/Apogee really seems like a toss up depending on who you talk to.

trance565
08-13-2006, 08:35 PM
cant you just buy metal barbs?

pauldovi
08-13-2006, 08:35 PM
I know the wooden box and rubber made res are ghetto, but I am pragmatic. I would rather have performance for less. The larger the res, the larger the volume of water, and the more heat it can hold.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/pauldovi/New%20Water%20Block/WaterBlock2.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/pauldovi/New%20Water%20Block/videocardblock.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/pauldovi/New%20Water%20Block/DSCN0008.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/pauldovi/New%20Water%20Block/DSCN0007.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/pauldovi/New%20Water%20Block/DSCN0006.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/pauldovi/New%20Water%20Block/DSCN0005.jpg

trance565
08-13-2006, 08:43 PM
might help to actually ahve the fans up against the heater core then?

creidiki
08-13-2006, 08:44 PM
I'm afraid water volume in loop has no effect on temperatures. Just takes slightly longer for them to reach equilibrium once the load changes.

As for the 'pogee barbs, just get G1/4 barbs (DD G1/4 HighFlow) and use both the orings that come with those barbs and those that come with the apogee's plastic barbs. Its what I do on my storm.

pauldovi
08-13-2006, 08:44 PM
might help to actually ahve the fans up against the heater core then?

No, actually the way they are is just fine. I have 2 on each side, each rated at 96CFM. There is plenty of air moving over the surface of the radiator. Putting the fans on the radiator blocks the center where the fan motor is.

creidiki
08-13-2006, 08:46 PM
I think what he means is that with big fat opening between the fans and rad that isnt sealed 2 of those arent actually doing anything, on account of air takes the path of least resistance.

pauldovi
08-13-2006, 08:46 PM
I'm afraid water volume in loop has no effect on temperatures. Just takes slightly longer for them to reach equilibrium once the load changes.

As for the 'pogee barbs, just get G1/4 barbs (DD G1/4 HighFlow) and use both the orings that come with those barbs and those that come with the apogee's plastic barbs. Its what I do on my storm.

Volume certainly does have an effect. If you radiator is removing less heat than your processor is adding to the system, it will take longer for the water's temperature to rise. This will take some time, and as I don't leave my system on 24/7 it works quite well.

I think what he means is that with big fat opening between the fans and rad that isnt sealed 2 of those arent actually doing anything, on account of air takes the path of least resistance.

I have tested to see how much air is pulled from the top. It is quite small. I put a piece of paper over that hole and it was hardly pulled down.

ShoNuff
08-13-2006, 08:59 PM
Here is my measily setup.

I am switching the blocks to DD though. Got a TDX and a Chipset cooler on the way :)

Welcome and glad to see you posting here. What "Chipset" cooler do you have on the way? Like you, I will be running Quad soon and there isn't much room on the DFI boards for a chipset cooler. So, I am curious to see what folks are using. I have a Forcetake Chip Force Chipset Cooler on the way. Hopefully it will work/fit.

Nice rig BTW.

jAkUp
08-13-2006, 09:03 PM
Its the DD Maze4 chipset cooler.

I'm not going to be using it on my DFI board though, I am getting these parts for my Conroe setup :D

Well the Jing Ting fit in Quad SLI? Doesn't look like much room, I was thinking of maybe slapping the Jing Ting on the SB with the Conroe board.

mion
08-13-2006, 09:15 PM
My case collection over the years

My first case Thermaltake
http://marcin12.home.comcast.net/1.JPG

Second Antec p160
http://marcin12.home.comcast.net/2.jpg

Third Cooler Master Stacker
http://marcin12.home.comcast.net/3.jpg

Forth Antec P180
http://marcin12.home.comcast.net/antec.jpg

Fifth Lian LI G70
Under construction

el rolio
08-13-2006, 10:23 PM
that t-line looks hard to fill....other than that looks great..:woot: :clap:

well its tucked in buddy. to fill i just pull it out, remove the cap and stick my funnel on the end, voila. sits there while its bleeding and filling np. thanks for the clap! looked cleaner in its hey day too!

next time im puttin the fill line right on the pump, in the extra inlet port wewt!

eXa
08-13-2006, 10:37 PM
Volume certainly does have an effect. If you radiator is removing less heat than your processor is adding to the system, it will take longer for the water's temperature to rise. This will take some time, and as I don't leave my system on 24/7 it works quite well.
.

jay, so now you can play 1 extra round of cs.... :rolleyes:

Xeon th MG Pony
08-13-2006, 11:16 PM
Well dam so you mean I got a 35 Gallon aquarium all insulated and riged to the chiller for nothing!?

LOL Jking, though the chiller pulled down 12 liters to 0C in 39Minutes and thats with a crippled chiller cell and frozen over coils! so it will rock when don, and when the chiller isn't running the cell subs in as a res with an air auto purge.

But he is right, more thermal mass makes for happy system and stable temps with less flux.

pauldovi
08-14-2006, 03:31 AM
jay, so now you can play 1 extra round of cs.... :rolleyes:

:banana:

Nah, my radiator can keep up with the heat input from the processor most of the time. But when the CPU is under highly intensive stuff there is more heat put in then taken out. The res takes care of that. With the new C2D, I doubt I will have this problem.

postman
08-14-2006, 11:31 AM
My latest waterblocks:

CPU RF:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/cpu1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/cpu2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/cpu3.jpg

NB DF:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/chipset1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/chipset2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/chipset3.jpg

VGA DF:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/vga1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/vga2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/vga3.jpg

I hope they like you.
Greetings.

nealh
08-14-2006, 05:21 PM
Mion..is that a dual rad in the P180

norse
08-14-2006, 05:35 PM
My latest waterblocks:


I hope they like you.
Greetings.

That's some great work! And hopefully they like me, i agree ;)

BlaqMale
08-14-2006, 05:46 PM
Mion..is that a dual rad in the P180

i think it's the thermochill p160 in the antec p180. has a nice ring to it j/k, no i'm not.

creidiki
08-14-2006, 06:40 PM
Looks like a PA160 and some form of HWLabs X-Flow abomination =/

norse
08-14-2006, 07:14 PM
@ postman... do you have any worklogs of making those blocks? Would be interested to see your process.

ferrari_freak
08-15-2006, 06:49 AM
Those are some really nice blocks man, what temps you get with them? And to NealH, it's a dual rad on the top (don't know which one) and a PA160 on the front.

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

4Qman
08-16-2006, 01:36 AM
Finished and looking good i think.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2243/dscf0090sr0.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7090/dscf0111gc1.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6018/dscf0107df8.jpg

septim
08-16-2006, 04:15 AM
looking good man. dont forget the front intake fan grills/filter...

el rolio
08-16-2006, 05:25 AM
worklog! worklog! we demand a worklog!

ferrari_freak
08-16-2006, 06:03 AM
It looks good. Is that the PPcs pre-modded V-2000? And as stated earlier, don't forget the grill for the front don't want any fingers going inside there :slapass: .

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

septim
08-16-2006, 08:46 AM
4Qman, a picture with side panel off please...

mariosimas
08-16-2006, 10:42 AM
Here is my rig:

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/8726/pict0004ug3.jpg

postman
08-17-2006, 06:12 AM
Dual HD Waterblock:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/hd2.jpg
http://images.cjb.net/a196d.jpg
http://images.cjb.net/acccc.jpg
http://images.cjb.net/3b842.jpg

I will try to shot pics of the making procces of the blocks.

Greetings.

bullit
08-17-2006, 06:32 AM
[QUOTE=mariosimas]Here is my rig:

Mario that's an awesome rig you've got there,should check those messy cables....:D

L'enFer
08-17-2006, 10:34 AM
4Qman, uv lover :).

mariosimas
08-17-2006, 02:12 PM
[QUOTE=mariosimas]Here is my rig:

Mario that's an awesome rig you've got there,should check those messy cables....:D

yeah :D :D

you´re right :p: :p: :p:

nealh
08-17-2006, 04:06 PM
I realize the PA160 was in the front..I could not tell if that was rad at the top as well...

thanks guys

mion
08-17-2006, 10:43 PM
Mion..is that a dual rad in the P180
There are two radiator in the case, in the front thermochill pa160 and on the top is black ice x flow pro II

wolfman140
08-18-2006, 01:07 PM
My latest waterblocks:

CPU RF:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/cpu1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/cpu2.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/p0stman/cpu3.jpg


I hope they like you.
Greetings.

Hey hey it looks like someone has access to some milling machines. :-) Looks to me like you needed to turn up the RPMs my friend, those milling lines are pretty rough. :-)

postman
08-19-2006, 01:34 AM
Hey hey it looks like someone has access to some milling machines. :-) Looks to me like you needed to turn up the RPMs my friend, those milling lines are pretty rough. :-)

Thanks, ill try to turn up the RPMs to do the channels smoother.
Greetings.

Makubex_GB
08-19-2006, 08:15 PM
Just a small update on mine:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5677/mypc001resizedwy4.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1306/mypc023resizedpt9.jpg

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1681/mypc029resizedbo1.jpg

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6655/mycomp005resizedka7.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3166/mypc025resizedys4.jpg

davidian
08-20-2006, 06:55 AM
Update.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6281/dsc01302he2.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01302he2.jpg)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8241/dsc01204zmianarozmiaruxl4.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01204zmianarozmiaruxl4.jpg) http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/9364/dsc01185zmianarozmiaruct7.th.jpg (http://img103.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01185zmianarozmiaruct7.jpg) http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/4917/dsc01130zmianarozmiarulk1.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01130zmianarozmiarulk1.jpg) http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3189/dsc01167zmianarozmiarugf1.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01167zmianarozmiarugf1.jpg)

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1495/dsc01129zmianarozmiarujv7.th.jpg (http://img118.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01129zmianarozmiarujv7.jpg) http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7385/dsc01200zmianarozmiarupk9.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01200zmianarozmiarupk9.jpg) http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/952/dsc01194zmianarozmiarusu1.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01194zmianarozmiarusu1.jpg) http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6343/dsc01195zmianarozmiarusn9.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01195zmianarozmiarusn9.jpg)

http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/1412/dsc01192qo0.th.jpg (http://img162.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01192qo0.jpg) http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/9227/dsc01193pb9.th.jpg (http://img342.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01193pb9.jpg) http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/4979/dsc01199sb9.th.jpg (http://img342.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01199sb9.jpg) http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/5128/dsc01177zmianarozmiaruns4.th.jpg (http://img342.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01177zmianarozmiaruns4.jpg)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/720/dsc01158zmianarozmiarutj3.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01158zmianarozmiarutj3.jpg) http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1889/dsc01191zmianarozmiarudl3.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01191zmianarozmiarudl3.jpg) http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1115/dsc01134zmianarozmiarupz6.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01134zmianarozmiarupz6.jpg)

septim
08-20-2006, 07:28 AM
dang pity that ddc...

L'enFer
08-20-2006, 10:12 AM
davidian, cool watercool :), but what is it (http://img103.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01185zmianarozmiaruct7.jpg)?

creidiki
08-20-2006, 10:53 AM
everytime you use a 90 degree barb, a kitten implodes. please, think of the kittens.

NickS
08-20-2006, 11:33 AM
LMAO. Uhoh, I plan to use two when I upgrade my loop. :D

Xeon th MG Pony
08-20-2006, 12:18 PM
I use 3 in the chiller and one in my main rig plop there goes 4 (Hmmm think I have some more 90ies laying some where round here)

_G_
08-20-2006, 01:46 PM
Just a small update on mine:


[creidiki mode] Holy fan controller batman:eek: [/creidiki mode]

creidiki
08-20-2006, 01:53 PM
Someone has a knob fetish, methinks ;)

Makubex_GB
08-21-2006, 07:11 AM
Someone has a knob fetish, methinks ;)
LoL, I'm only using the top 2 as fan controllers. The 3rd one is too noisy (ironically its name is Noise Isolator) so I'm using it only for the 2 x 12v switches (one powering my cold cathodes and one free).

thunderstruck!
08-21-2006, 01:41 PM
My watercooled E6400 and DS3. I just discovered the barbs on the storm are leaking a bit. I'm using teflon tape this time around. I just assembled this yesterday and have to take it apart. Also, there's a slight kink at the outlet of the rad that needed to be taken care of anyway. I'll post pics of the new loop in a week, leaving for vacation today.

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5014/img0125mediumqk1.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/6101/img0128mediumzw3.jpg

No, I can't hear the pump at all, not even when it was sucking in air bubbles. Mummified in neoprene foam. Doesn't get warm either. The only thing i can hear is the stupid 7800gt which I should w/c soon. I want total silence. All fans are yate loon too.

Nettwerk
08-21-2006, 04:51 PM
That last picture has a airpocket in one barb and a kink in the other

nealh
08-21-2006, 04:54 PM
Just a small update on mine:

[http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3166/mypc025resizedys4.jpg

Damn nice looking where the rad is placed..awesome job..:toast:

syne_24
08-21-2006, 05:40 PM
Well this is my first time doing a w/c setup. Everything was setup on Friday including the Conroe (it was a long night). I didnt even 24/hr leak tested it; I trust my work. :p:

@ 3.6
idle 26-29
load 31-35

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/syne_24/DSC002.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/syne_24/DSC003.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/syne_24/Picture005.jpg

thunderstruck!
08-21-2006, 06:00 PM
That last picture has a airpocket in one barb and a kink in the other
I noticed the air pocket too. How do I get rid of it? How does it happen anyway?

Timmay
08-21-2006, 06:04 PM
if you take the rad off the mount and move it around the air bubble will get pumped through

thunderstruck!
08-21-2006, 06:11 PM
I'm going to redo my loop next week, can anyone offer any suggestions to make tube length shorter? Or any other advice, things I can do to improve routing, cable mess?

I'm using 50Z, Storm, MCR220. Btw, I can't mount the rad inside (at least not yet, so keeping it where it is).

Makubex_GB
08-21-2006, 09:13 PM
Damn nice looking where the rad is placed..awesome job..:toast:
Thanks! The rad is placed at the top under those two black filters. :)

Makubex_GB
08-21-2006, 09:19 PM
I'm going to redo my loop next week, can anyone offer any suggestions to make tube length shorter? Or any other advice, things I can do to improve routing, cable mess?

I'm using 50Z, Storm, MCR220. Btw, I can't mount the rad inside (at least not yet, so keeping it where it is).
Clamps man, for the love your PC, use clamps!! :slap:

septim
08-21-2006, 09:37 PM
I'm going to redo my loop next week, can anyone offer any suggestions to make tube length shorter? Or any other advice, things I can do to improve routing, cable mess?

can you open the back of your case?, as i am doin my wiring, i'd cut some parts of my mobo tray to route the wires behind...

also note that having some worm drive clamps for your tubing-barb-rad is a must,
also a little longer tubing going out to your rad won't really hurt to avoid kinks,
your rad contains air pockets if you don't move/tilt it around for the air to escape...

Kallenator
08-22-2006, 01:22 PM
Well this is my first time doing a w/c setup. Everything was setup on Friday including the Conroe (it was a long night). I didnt even 24/hr leak tested it; I trust my work. :p:
I plan on using Pentosin but I ditch it at the last minute. Just distilled for now maybe some blue additives later. What I really want is Fluorinert FC-77 but too expensive!! Will update some more later. :toast:


I see you have removed the Asus logo plate on the NB heatsink, how did you do that?

Very nice 2*20 display you got there :D

syne_24
08-22-2006, 10:43 PM
I see you have removed the Asus logo plate on the NB heatsink, how did you do that?

Very nice 2*20 display you got there :D

I followed FCG's guide when the board first came. It came right off. Thanks :D

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=106563

phelan1777
08-23-2006, 05:32 AM
Well this is my first time doing a w/c setup. Everything was setup on Friday including the Conroe (it was a long night). I didnt even 24/hr leak tested it; I trust my work. :p:
I plan on using Pentosin but I ditch it at the last minute. Just distilled for now maybe some blue additives later. What I really want is Fluorinert FC-77 but too expensive!! Will update some more later. :toast:

@ 3.6
idle 25-29
load 35-42


:toast: :woot: Another Stacker Slacker, if you don't mind, can you add one shot to the Stacker Slacker thread?

Nice beast, welcome to the water cooling rig club.:clap:

stormshadow
08-23-2006, 09:39 AM
my rig:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/DSCN6217.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/DSCN6113-1.jpg

coupla new parts going in:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/DSCN6197.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/DSCN6211.jpg

pic before parts go in and wire management...

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/DSCN6043.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/DSCN6105.jpg
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/stormshadow3500/Worklog/resized.jpg

n00b 0f l337
08-23-2006, 09:59 AM
Very good looking, I love setups that are flat horizontaly. Very appealing tubing.

mika123
08-23-2006, 10:03 AM
Update !

Before : http://pix.nofrag.com/72/cc/056b279cee3ce53a2bbc07236ab5t.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/72/cc/056b279cee3ce53a2bbc07236ab5.html)

Now !
http://pix.nofrag.com/77/f5/cd90190c246e4cea3c58a71c66ddt.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/77/f5/cd90190c246e4cea3c58a71c66dd.html)

http://pix.nofrag.com/4a/1e/bf3bce636b0def19eb889de3a87ct.jpg (http://pix.nofrag.com/4a/1e/bf3bce636b0def19eb889de3a87c.html)

ferrari_freak
08-23-2006, 12:08 PM
Stormshadow that looks great, very little tubing used.

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

JoeBar
08-23-2006, 02:01 PM
Very nice stormshadow! :)

bypolar
08-23-2006, 08:49 PM
Here is my newest Project.Asetek kit,not to Xtreme but adequate.Still working on the wireing to many long days at work,& the greasy little finger prints will be off sooner than later.
http://www.polarscomputers.com/Gigabyte_DQ6/Picture%20173.jpg
http://www.polarscomputers.com/Gigabyte_DQ6/DSCN0478.jpg

http://www.polarscomputers.com/Gigabyte_DQ6/DSCN0479.jpg

phelan1777
08-23-2006, 08:56 PM
hey, what did you use to get the red?

bypolar
08-23-2006, 09:06 PM
I used Toyota Coolant,Glycol based coolant mixed 50/50. It is a nice Deep Red.

Toyata has been using the Red for years,it comes in 1 gallon containers $21.00 US Dollars.

recently they came out with a Pink colored Longer life coolant so ask for the red if you plan on purchasing any.

Grinch
08-23-2006, 09:28 PM
50/50 seems a lil bit xcessive...:clap: :woot:

p0tter
08-23-2006, 09:53 PM
My watercooled E6400 and DS3. I just discovered the barbs on the storm are leaking a bit. I'm using teflon tape this time around. I just assembled this yesterday and have to take it apart. Also, there's a slight kink at the outlet of the rad that needed to be taken care of anyway. I'll post pics of the new loop in a week, leaving for vacation today.

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5014/img0125mediumqk1.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/6101/img0128mediumzw3.jpg

No, I can't hear the pump at all, not even when it was sucking in air bubbles. Mummified in neoprene foam. Doesn't get warm either. The only thing i can hear is the stupid 7800gt which I should w/c soon. I want total silence. All fans are yate loon too.

Why dont you turn the rad around so the hosing doesnt have to bend?

I always use teflon tape when metal to metal contact.

bypolar
08-23-2006, 09:58 PM
50/50 seems a lil bit xcessive...:clap: :woot:

Didn't want to lose any Color.:poke:

eXa
08-23-2006, 10:27 PM
did, u test the different between 50\50 and 90\10 in a glass or something. with blue pentosin u really didnt loose much color at 90\10.
i guess even 25\75 would be better for u

rhkenji
08-23-2006, 11:03 PM
Here is my newest Project.Asetek kit,not to Xtreme but adequate.Still working on the wireing to many long days at work,& the greasy little finger prints will be off sooner than later.
http://www.polarscomputers.com/Gigabyte_DQ6/Picture%20173.jpg
http://www.polarscomputers.com/Gigabyte_DQ6/DSCN0478.jpg

http://www.polarscomputers.com/Gigabyte_DQ6/DSCN0479.jpg

what case is that?

Timmay
08-23-2006, 11:27 PM
Stacker 830

bypolar
08-24-2006, 07:30 AM
did, u test the different between 50\50 and 90\10 in a glass or something. with blue pentosin u really didnt loose much color at 90\10.
i guess even 25\75 would be better for u

I did a Little mixing to check Color.I really did not want to end up with Pink.The Toyota coolant is a tad thinner than your Basic Green Glycol based stuff,And I do understand that tomuch antifreeze can hinder performance but I wanted the deep Red Look this time.

eXa
08-24-2006, 08:06 AM
yeah, it is really red! and its not like you have a storm either...
would be interresting to se how much difference there really is between 50\50, 90\10 and pure distilled though!

NickS
08-25-2006, 12:17 AM
Looks like Coolermaster Red LED. :)

4Qman
08-25-2006, 01:30 AM
Sorry a little late. ;)

worklog! worklog! we demand a worklog!

Lan LI V2000 Work Log (http://overclockerzforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1110&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)

4Qman, a picture with side panel off please...
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6876/dscf0064bi7.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf0064bi7.jpg) http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8455/dscf0013sb7.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf0013sb7.jpg)

krueml_
08-26-2006, 04:22 AM
Just a small update.. :D


http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/38.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/39.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/40.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/41.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/42.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/43.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/44.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/45.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/46.jpg

http://www.4eweb.de/pc/tj07/47.jpg

septim
08-26-2006, 05:45 AM
nice update... at least you have no space issues with regards tubing...

no we wish for some wireles peripherals to go with our rigs...

SaFrOuT
08-26-2006, 05:58 AM
this rig should wieght more than a 1k KG now
lol

and it is very nice to see those nvidia cards with the full cover blocks and still straight without any bending problams

bypolar
08-26-2006, 07:58 AM
Looks like Coolermaster Red LED. :)

Yes they are.

Console
08-26-2006, 01:32 PM
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8928/h205dm5.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h205dm5.jpg)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9292/h204rd4.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h204rd4.jpg)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9969/h203sv1.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h203sv1.jpg)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4364/h202fo8.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h202fo8.jpg)

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9329/h201rh9.th.jpg (http://img179.imageshack.us/my.php?image=h201rh9.jpg)

DataNusse
08-26-2006, 11:30 PM
My newly build aluminum case.
http://web.telia.com/~u18410198/gfd2/IMG_1140mini.JPG
http://web.telia.com/~u18410198/gfd2/IMG_1143mini.JPG
http://web.telia.com/~u18410198/gfd2/IMG_1137mini.JPG
http://web.telia.com/~u18410198/gfd2/IMG_1144mini.jpg
http://web.telia.com/~u18410198/gfd2/IMG_1149mini.jpg
Two modified MCP350 pumps and two small radiators from volvo 240.

majestik
08-26-2006, 11:42 PM
My newly build aluminum case.
Two modified MCP350 pumps and two small radiators from volvo 240.
Very nice case!

I knew you were swedish after i read "from volvo"

Patriote
08-27-2006, 12:11 AM
Here my lastest Updates on my RIG! All watercooled ;)

<-------- Specs on the left

(Click to Enlarge)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2133.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2133.jpg)
Sideshot whit panel
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2134.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2134.jpg)
Same but whitout the flash
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2135.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2135.jpg)
1more
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2142.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2142.jpg)
FrontShot
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2143.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2143.jpg)
Again
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2144.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2144.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2147.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2147.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2148.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2148.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2149.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2149.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2150.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2150.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2152.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2152.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2155.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2155.jpg)
Shot of the GPU Block
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2165.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2165.jpg)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2160.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2160.jpg)
Shot of the pump

More in the other post --->

Patriote
08-27-2006, 12:12 AM
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2180.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2180.jpg)
NightShot
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2173.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2173.jpg)
Watercooling boxs i did'nt had time to place ... lol
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2174.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2174.jpg)
So Far the Latest Parts i bought + a few old
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2183.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2183.jpg)
Shot of the whole for the Rad which ive placed a mosquito net for dust and other stuff cuzz thoses fans sucks a lot of air...
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2185.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2185.jpg)
Backshot
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2149991.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2149991.jpg)
If you liked the Wire Management ... heres the horror side lol
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_214999999.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_214999999.jpg)
My Gaming environment ;)
http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Copy of IMG_2999999999.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Copy of IMG_2999999999.jpg)
And Finaly Some Sweet Viking Thumbsscrew!


What you Guys think about the wiremanagement ?

In a few weeks im changing all this... Ill add a second dual 120ml in the front so ill need to get rid of the DVD rom and the things that i use to boot and reset. Ive bought some Vadal switch which ill drill some whole on top of the case so that way i can get rid of the thing to boot and reset then ill have enought clerance to mount the second 120ml rad in front using some brakets. Ill also get some new tubing (1/2") and a DD filport along whit a t-line then i can get rid of that cheap reservoir. And finaly ill get some new coolant... Anyways ill post some pics when im done whit this ;)

Grinch
08-27-2006, 07:10 AM
looks great to me....good job mate!:woot: :toast:

Patriote
08-27-2006, 08:02 AM
Thanks Buddeh! ;)

septim
08-27-2006, 09:02 AM
i have similar wiring issue hidden... LoLz

nice job on that rig, as a note, those 80mm fans might not be of use...
as they provide more noise that a 120mm, unless of course undervolted also...

ge|atinousfury
08-27-2006, 09:28 AM
I'm liking those Viking thumbscrews a lot

kickass!!!!

Patriote
08-27-2006, 10:20 AM
i have similar wiring issue hidden... LoLz

nice job on that rig, as a note, those 80mm fans might not be of use...
as they provide more noise that a 120mm, unless of course undervolted also...

Actualy it's not really an issue cuzz it looks damn sweet on the windowed side :) hehe

ANd i know that thoses 80ml fans are quite noisy but i dont even notice them whit eveythings else running. Even when i drop all the fans (execpt these 2 one) to there lowest RPM the comp gets almost as silent as an HP! lol

I'm liking those Viking thumbscrews a lot

kickass!!!!

If you liked the Viking Thumbs screw you like these one that i use to screw my PCI/E cards on the mobo ;)

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/IMG_2196.691.th.jpg (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=IMG_2196.691.jpg)

most_wanted
08-28-2006, 03:18 AM
EDIT:
ops....bad start!!! -asd -asd -asd

most_wanted
08-28-2006, 03:20 AM
Hi guys..i'm a new user.Compliments for the beautiful forum!!:thumbsup:
what do yuo think about my last pc update?

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7059/22082006353ht5.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=22082006353ht5.jpg)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6848/22082006357yq8.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=22082006357yq8.jpg)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8146/22082006362ed6.th.jpg (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=22082006362ed6.jpg)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8131/22082006359bp0.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=22082006359bp0.jpg)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3472/17082006352mh1.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=17082006352mh1.jpg)

it's all cooled by YBRIS....k10 for cpu, k5 nvidia for x1800xt and k5 rev.2 chipset...:D

Patriote
08-28-2006, 08:54 AM
I like it, same case as me but you could have mounted your rad easier ;)

septim
08-28-2006, 09:12 AM
Patriote nice thumbscrews. mind telling us where you got them? thanks

most wanted, nice color coded update, a little to bright for my taste but to each his own. also noted some 90degree fittings, i'll be the first to say its a general no no. mind what reservoir is that? what would blue or red pentosin look on that setup...

most_wanted
08-28-2006, 09:45 AM
most wanted, nice color coded update, a little to bright for my taste but to each his own. also noted some 90degree fittings, i'll be the first to say its a general no no. mind what reservoir is that? what would blue or red pentosin look on that setup...

real color il less bright: it's my camera!..90° fittings are only 2...then, 90° vga are integreated in wb and indispensable!!

Ybris keops k5:
http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8024/keops313vp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and tihs is Ybris Crystal Trap:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/2184/vasch025qd1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Patriote
08-28-2006, 09:58 AM
I got them over at Xoxide.com http://www.xoxide.com/thumb-screws.html and there some more right here : http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Bigfoot&Category_Code=340

R@imizA
08-28-2006, 12:55 PM
This is my old setup. Now i'm buildin new one.
http://foto.apollo.lv/files/raimiza/large/124743.jpg
http://foto.apollo.lv/files/raimiza/large/124749.jpg
http://foto.apollo.lv/files/raimiza/large/124748.jpg
http://foto.apollo.lv/files/raimiza/large/124753.jpg
http://foto.apollo.lv/albumi/raimiza/mod_141105

septim
08-28-2006, 04:53 PM
now somebody from another review was complaining that a mcres-micro was affecting temps because of its small size, wait till he sees this Ybris crystal trap...

trance565
08-28-2006, 07:20 PM
now somebody from another review was complaining that a mcres-micro was affecting temps because of its small size, wait till he sees this Ybris crystal trap...

cant wait till he sees how easily it splits in 2 .....

Vice
08-28-2006, 11:03 PM
I am very happy to say the case is finally done. The only thing left to do is prop it up off the ground, maybe put it on wheels, not sure yet.

but here it is !!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/MrMage/P8291051.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/MrMage/P8291049.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/MrMage/P8271045.jpg
My start up switch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/MrMage/P8271046.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/MrMage/P8271043.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/MrMage/P8291047.jpg

I havent gotten a chance to mount my start up switch yet but, itll be done soon enough.

Also need to do more cable management.. but thats for another day.

what do you guys think?

P.S. This thing is HEAVY!!!

ge|atinousfury
08-29-2006, 04:08 AM
Looks sweet Vice!!!

damn that thing is a monster lol

most_wanted
08-29-2006, 04:24 AM
I like it!!! and I want a start up switch like that...:slobber::slobber::slobber:
It's a top gun case :rocker::rocker::rocker:

ferrari_freak
08-29-2006, 05:25 AM
That switch is pimp yo nice job :toast: .

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

Nettwerk
08-29-2006, 04:10 PM
Got bored today so I decided to throw my old parts in my old lanboy case :)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9666/lanb0y1jx6.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lanb0y1jx6.jpg) http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8431/lanb0y2nc4.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lanb0y2nc4.jpg) http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6836/lanb0y3yn6.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lanb0y3yn6.jpg)

Ferry82
08-31-2006, 02:17 PM
Here is my case:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7998/afbeelding001sk2.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=afbeelding001sk2.jpg)

en4cer
08-31-2006, 05:21 PM
Here is my case:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7998/afbeelding001sk2.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=afbeelding001sk2.jpg)


That looks nice :toast: , you should paint the inside black, that would sooo sweet :D

Schlingel
09-02-2006, 07:54 AM
still need the 3/8"->1/4"-adapter :(

http://people.freenet.de/schlingel_inv/pics/ASUS_P5WDG2_WS_PRO/ende_dunkel.JPG

en4cer
09-02-2006, 08:24 AM
What vid cards are those in that pic? /\

Patriote
09-02-2006, 08:26 AM
7800GTs... in his specs lol Oh and nice Rig!

Schlingel
09-02-2006, 08:40 AM
2x ASUS 7800GT

@€dit: lol 2 slow :D

en4cer
09-02-2006, 04:12 PM
2x ASUS 7800GT

@€dit: lol 2 slow :D


Well.. the whole reason I was asking, I wanted to know if they came with those metal bars that run the whole legnth of the cards, or did you add those?

Schlingel
09-02-2006, 06:51 PM
they came with those metal bars

SaFrOuT
09-02-2006, 08:42 PM
the XFX version is known to add this metal bar to its latest cards

septim
09-02-2006, 09:11 PM
hmm stability and bending issues most likely...

Nettwerk
09-03-2006, 04:25 PM
Is that a w/ced ppu in the last pci slot?

el rolio
09-03-2006, 06:00 PM
wow thats pretty awesome. more pics pls. and closer

Sc4mpi
09-04-2006, 01:53 AM
Is that a w/ced ppu in the last pci slot?

yer it is. ill see if i can dig up some more snaps

Jupiler
09-04-2006, 02:31 AM
Looking great Sc4mpi.
That's an ATC410, correct?

Sc4mpi
09-04-2006, 03:05 AM
coolermaster s4000 sx1

septim
09-04-2006, 03:24 AM
thats a long case..

whats a PPU?

almost didn't notice that PA in that angle of a shot.
would wonder what if a PA120.3 were fitted in there...

Xicer
09-04-2006, 04:43 AM
whats a PPU?

Physics Processing Unit

Patriote
09-04-2006, 05:07 AM
What are thoses Fass ? where both of your loops goes.

Sc4mpi
09-04-2006, 05:45 AM
What are thoses Fass ? where both of your loops goes.


There the reservoirs , Aka innovatek fass-o-matics

Muunsyr
09-04-2006, 08:05 AM
Very neat/clean setup you have there Sc4mpi. In those shots the colour scheme works very well as well. Congrats. I have been watching this mod on and off for a while now (quite some time now since I last saw it on bit-tech mind you). Colour scheme also matches you desk and its room placement. :)

NoPeace
09-04-2006, 12:58 PM
Now it's time to post my computer. It's a total mess at the moment. I'm planning on redoing the tubing and getting some better cable management into it. But that's going to wait until I get my C2D CrossFire setup and a dremel. When ever that may be...

Here's the front view of my case.
http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/4076/dscn2772kq5.jpg

Now for a side view with my res just hanging around.
http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/2172/dscn2773ml9.jpg

Here's the inside view.
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/3987/dscn2774tw9.jpg

A close up on the tripple rad. Going to be mounting it on top of the case.
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6470/dscn2775az2.jpg

Here's another inside view from the drive bay.
http://img328.imageshack.us/img328/128/dscn2776bn7.jpg

Finnaly here's a pick of the front drives. Or well what's left of them at the moment...
http://img422.imageshack.us/img422/8403/dscn2777lx8.jpg

NoPeace - out

norse
09-04-2006, 01:04 PM
bubbles?

Cybertronic
09-04-2006, 01:47 PM
Here's my Coolermaster 201 ATC from 3 years ago:

http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/8653/frontgrillbackondv6.jpg

Unfortunately it's not in the state as shown above anymore and now I have a Silverstone TJ03B which I'll be watercooling soon :)

vudoodoodoo
09-04-2006, 07:05 PM
Wow... thumbs up to Sc4mpi

MegadetHCl
09-04-2006, 07:36 PM
coolermaster s4000 sx1

Is that case still produced or is it discontinued and no longer for sale? I had a hard time finding one online.

SaFrOuT
09-04-2006, 08:53 PM
just got a new mobile with a camera , 6131 :)

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9687/image000zf3.jpg

using a X600 pro till my X1900 arrive

septim
09-04-2006, 09:34 PM
no peace not yet finish bleeding that but with mcres-micro should be no problems within 24 hours.

SaFrOuT very nice clean setup you got there... also nice resolution to that mobile camera... will wait to see more pics of that setup together with some temps from eqypt...

SaFrOuT
09-04-2006, 09:38 PM
SaFrOuT very nice clean setup you got there... also nice resolution to that mobile camera... will wait to see more pics of that setup together with some temps from eqypt...

Thanks :)

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=104327

that was with the 7800GT before i sold it

NoPeace
09-05-2006, 05:35 PM
no peace not yet finish bleeding that but with mcres-micro should be no problems within 24 hours.

SaFrOuT very nice clean setup you got there... also nice resolution to that mobile camera... will wait to see more pics of that setup together with some temps from eqypt...

It already finished the bleeding but the stupid barbs of the micro leeked and all most of the liquid leeked out and air got into the loop. Been full of bubbles since. O.O

Haven't bothered to refill it since it doesn't hurt the temps at the moment and I'll be redoing myset up in the next week or two.

NoPeace - out

[XC] DragonOrta
09-05-2006, 07:04 PM
Here's my Coolermaster 201 ATC from 3 years ago:

http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/8653/frontgrillbackondv6.jpg

Unfortunately it's not in the state as shown above anymore and now I have a Silverstone TJ03B which I'll be watercooling soon :)
Is that 1/2" tubing? It looks thicker than usual.

Xeon th MG Pony
09-06-2006, 12:41 AM
Here's my Coolermaster 201 ATC from 3 years ago:

http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/8653/frontgrillbackondv6.jpg

Unfortunately it's not in the state as shown above anymore and now I have a Silverstone TJ03B which I'll be watercooling soon :)

That there is seriously Nerd Class Porn! NCP!! lol. Very nice

septim
09-06-2006, 03:49 AM
It already finished the bleeding but the stupid barbs of the micro leeked and all most of the liquid leeked out and air got into the loop. Been full of bubbles since. O.O

i actually replaced mine with some DD g1/4 1/2ID fittings i had spare...

Cybertronic
09-06-2006, 06:05 AM
DragonOrta, indeed it's 1/2". It's probably the clarity of the tubing that makes it look bigger :)

Thanks for the comment Xeon th MG Pony! :)

I added an DD NB Z waterblock in that loop but the pictures I took a while ago have disappeared :confused:

Mord
09-07-2006, 08:36 AM
Here's what I've got.:)

MAIN VIEW W/ FLASH
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1368/img0074ho8.jpg

DRAM
http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/1108/img0082fx9.jpg

MAIN VIEW DARK ROOM
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4425/clipboard02hj3.jpg

AND... MOUSE
http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/2672/img0120ro0.jpg


The cooling system is:
1. 2 identical WB's (CPU & GPU), pure copper, Sugar4o made.

2. Golf2/AUDI heatercore w/ 2x120mm Deluxe fans @ 2000rpm. Sonn to change them with 2 AC ArcticFan12 @ 1500rpm. The rad is on the back of the case. Pics soon.

3. Reimatic 10x2mm tubing. Quite hard, difficult to swing and twist. Soon Reimatic 10x1.5mm.

4. Home made res. All glass, only cover is plexy. Sealed.

5. Distilled water w/ anti-freeze 15:1 and 2 green UV text markers:p: .

PS: I'm a camera idiot :( . Don't kill me.

marauder16
09-07-2006, 10:20 AM
a new cable job maybe? :stick: everything else is great :toast:

postman
09-07-2006, 11:19 AM
Mounted watercooling system with a waterblock from my little shop/manufacturing.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9166/dsc00328qc5.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1521/dsc00339po8.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1613/dsc00333my7.jpg

Raised Temps:

Ambient Temp: 27,4ºC

CPU Idle Temp: 27,6 - 28 ºC

CPU Full Temp: 33 - 34,3 ºC

Its a P4 prescott 3,4Ghz

Greetings.

DVL73
09-07-2006, 01:22 PM
Before: (HydrX)

http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/x1900_old_green.jpg



After: (PrimoChill PC-ICE UV blue)

http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/x1900_inside_1_s.jpg


http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/wc_thecore.jpg

There you go :) Laing DDC-1 plus & plexi top & plexi res in full glory.

Look at the whirlpool in the resevoir, at least if static picture can show. Laing DDC-1plus (new revision) does deliver serious water punch, as flow rate is really (and visibly) high. You may notice that I'm using the plexi bay cover too (on the case) - so now there is a proper "window" at the front and case is properly closed too. Other parts are X1900XTX + Edvard König EK-FCX1900 & X2 3800 + Swiftech Storm. As I don't like the cluttered tubing, I'm keeping the minimal connection distance. That SilenX blue fan on the left is cooling the A8N-SLI Premium chipset. As you know, this motherboard have passive chipset cooling (when you are using CPU fan). In my case, I had to improvise ... by attaching it to the Storm water block - but it's working quite well and fan is almost silent. That black fan just beneath the X1900XTX is the VREG cooling leftover from the 7800GTX and it's not used now. It's there just in case You may notice the advantage when you can use the barbs on the both side of the EK water block. It's improving the flow and there is much less clutter, because of the straight tube lines. Tubing in question is Tygon R-3603.


Here is the front case look with the normal, dimmed desk light:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/x1900_lights_on.jpg


On the top of the case I have DD FillPort. You will notice that I'm using the Fillport & PlexiRes ... just for fun. It's convenient way to top-up the coolant, without opening your case or even accessing the reservoir (as picture with funnel can show you). I used it with great success and you can even fill & bleed the system. Neat! :) Pics:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/x1900_fillport.jpg


Here is the outside of the case, where the tubing goes to the radiator:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/x1900_outside_1_s.jpg

Here is the order:

Swiftech bracket + fan vibration dampener + 35mm fan + vibration dampener + shroud + PA160 (cross flow) set-up. It's extending the case a bit, but it's not visible and I have plenty of space in the back of the case. Build and attachment is sturdy and reliable. No problems there. Fan is dead silent. Slow RPM & 35mm depth helps a lot


Here is the climate control system:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/x1900/x1900_mcubed.jpg

Of course, mCubed T-balancer XL + miniNG control units. They are taking care that temperatures are optimal and at the same time dynamically controlling the fans and DDC pump speed, according to the temp probes (including the coolant probe). Generally, they are monitoring the coolant temperature, DDC pump rpm/flow rate and environment temperatures. MiniNG is capable to handle up to 20W per channel, and that is just enough for the new 18W DDC version. Also, sensor hub is capable to power off the system in case of the pump failure/low water flow or critical temperatures. Clever huh :cool:


Lights off - final look with side panel, multiple angels:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/X1900/wc_night2.jpg


Bright ambient light:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/X1900/wc_lights2.jpg


Back/side of the PA160, side of the case and water temp probe on the Y-line, just before the PA160 inlet:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/X1900/wc_side-back.jpg


Few comments about my side panel. Center (window) of the panel is detachable and replaceable with single aluminium panel (so that you can have all-aluminium side panel version). I hacked that detachable part a bit, so that I have a soundproof panel version and I can now easily replace the window (in case that it's not needed or if more silence is prefered) with this:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/X1900/lian_li-spdoor2.jpg

It's coated with AcoustiPack foam blocks (with the anechoic surface) :cool:


Daylight, camera flash on. Laing DDC-1 plus & plexi top & plexi res:

http://62.204.32.7:10973/X1900/wc_ddc-plus1.jpg

Notice the red impeller of the new 18W DDC-1 plus. Also, you may notice the AcoustiPack foam blocks just beneath the pump itself. They are absorbing the pump noise, additionally. Of course, there is just enough clearance so that pump can cool itself properly.


Daylight, case pictures (front):

http://62.204.32.7:10973/X1900/wc_daylight1.jpg

---
Check out this thread for more info & discussion:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=114624

maxxxpct
09-07-2006, 01:27 PM
http://www.pctuner.info/test/results/20060906200144_mini-DSC00215mod.jpg

Patriote
09-07-2006, 01:37 PM
DVL73, I must say Nice Rig! But also Nice job on taking thoses PIcs! Some are really not good at taking pics at all in here but you did some ncie job ...lol :P

Unrealer
09-08-2006, 10:58 AM
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010006.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010007.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010005.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010002-1.jpg

NickS
09-08-2006, 12:11 PM
Hehe I'm pretty much redoing my whole loop parts wise cept one of my rads, res, & CPU block. Heres the first part I recieved today, for the new loop.


http://upload.nickfire.com//files/1/50z_thumb.jpg
(http://upload.nickfire.com//files/1/50z.jpg)

JoeBar
09-08-2006, 01:07 PM
Very nice work DVL73! :up:
Pls get rid of the crappy DDC res.

dj_mix
09-08-2006, 02:56 PM
Sweet Almost looks like Blood .. !!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010006.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010007.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010005.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/Unr3al_2004/01010002-1.jpg

Hungry®
09-08-2006, 03:37 PM
Twice 3.6 Giga 2mb cache Irwindales on NCCH-DL

Hoses: 12.5 mm inside Eheim 1048 pump, 2 RBX on cpu s.
See also: HERE (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115116) and :) (http://www.gommeke.be/showthread.php?t=149590&page=4)

dnottis
09-08-2006, 05:03 PM
This is not retouched at all...

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/Half%20inch%20water/finished/IMG_3630.jpg

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/Half%20inch%20water/finished/IMG_3626.jpg

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/Half%20inch%20water/finished/IMG_3625.jpg

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/Half%20inch%20water/finished/IMG_3623.jpg

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/Half%20inch%20water/finished/IMG_3615.jpg

http://www.3dxtreme.net/other/ontap/Half%20inch%20water/PA120.2/IMG_3570.jpg

ferrari_freak
09-08-2006, 07:13 PM
@ DVL73: Dude that looks wicked sick, total pwnage (at least cosmetics) but yes, please do replace that DDC res with a real res and a normal Alphacool DDC top.

@ Hungry: As posted in your thread, it looks nice, but you should check out that T connector and switch it out with a Y connector so that the block recieves some flow.

@DNottis: I can see someone likes UV lol :p:

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

gianni-gt
09-09-2006, 02:27 AM
@DVL73: i love it... very very very nice job...

DVL73
09-09-2006, 08:31 AM
@ferrari_freak & @JoeBar

I did put the disclaimer (in the main post) that I'm ready to sacrifice the substance for a style, as I really like the res look, with the bay window in front :D apart from the fact that practically I can revert back to just T-line + Fillport (my previous set-up) and plexi top.

It's so relaxing watching all that pretty blue water rushing in & jumping in the plexires :) It's effective to, as it gives "dynamic" (may I say alive) PC look. I had couple of (non technical) friends at my place and they were stunned with the PC. Couldn't take their eyes from it :cool: for a loooong time. Yes, I know it's just a "bling", but hey, I guess that I still believe that it's possible to mix the fashion & form, even when we are talking about the uninsping PC.

JoeBar
09-09-2006, 10:39 AM
There are better res out there that have great looks and don't hinder performnace... ;)

Garrett
09-10-2006, 09:15 AM
Can someone tell me the inner diameter of the Alphacool plexi top?
Look at the pic... it doesn't look very wide to me.

Doesn't it defeat the purpose of 11mm (7/16") ID tubing?

To me it's like a chain: as strong as its weakest link.

Plz correct me if I'm wrong, I currently have a Swifty MCP655 so I may be talking crap :p:

eXa
09-10-2006, 01:23 PM
this is a picture thread so discuss this somewhere else. just search i littlebit!

Nettwerk
09-10-2006, 08:13 PM
this is a picture thread so discuss this somewhere else. just search i littlebit!

(not you)

And quit quoting everones pictures!

eXa
09-11-2006, 10:54 AM
you dont need to quote the person right above you either ;)

Edit: sorry, this is getting OT...

korby
09-14-2006, 05:51 PM
Very beautiful! :toast:


It's a shame you couldn't use bigger tubing. :(

Grinch
09-14-2006, 06:28 PM
Bravo!:woot: :toast:

el rolio
09-14-2006, 07:59 PM
totally frikken awesome. pulld it off well and photographed it even better!

Vice
09-14-2006, 08:14 PM
it amazes me how people fit so much into cases so small.

very nice work

L'enFer
09-15-2006, 08:32 AM
Patrickclouds, compact, beauty and effectively :). but what for is a main case?

thunderstruck!
09-15-2006, 08:57 AM
Poor Eheim and right angles. Looks beautiful.

afireinside
09-16-2006, 02:52 PM
Looks great but that thing on the front is hideous :(

LordofDoom
09-16-2006, 04:20 PM
Wow. That is insanely cool.

phelan1777
09-16-2006, 04:52 PM
holy LED BATMAN!

Thomas FJ
09-17-2006, 02:04 AM
WOW, that's is very nice work!!!
Love the VU-meter jumping up and down on the front sides :banana:
/Thomas

JoeBar
09-17-2006, 04:19 AM
Great work! :clap:

Mankz_91
09-17-2006, 04:28 AM
where are the DVD drives ??

Mankz_91
09-17-2006, 05:06 AM
Thats nice :D

love the Lian li though....

cl4w
09-17-2006, 07:42 AM
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8318/rimg0073mediumga5.jpg

Spam
09-17-2006, 07:51 AM
CL4W more pics please :)

Mankz_91
09-17-2006, 08:15 AM
no GPU cooling ???

still looks fab.

Nephilim
09-17-2006, 09:06 AM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/Nephilim666/bigrig01.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/Nephilim666/bigrig002.jpg

Only *just* finished the system around 30 mins ago and it's running nicely, need to do a big tidy up and hide some sins :p

Can't really compete with a lot of cases here in aesthetics at the moment, hopefully will look much better when it's finished.

cl4w
09-17-2006, 09:48 AM
CL4W more pics please :)

ok :toast:

no GPU cooling ???
With this card? no.. lol :stick:

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/5171/rimg0075mediumxh0.jpg

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/4341/rimg0074mediummk5.jpg

Spam
09-17-2006, 10:19 AM
Respect :banana:

JoeBar
09-17-2006, 11:05 AM
@ cl4w. Nice work! :up:
What 120mm fans are u using?

SparkyJJO
09-17-2006, 11:09 AM
@ cl4w. Nice work! :up:
What 120mm fans are u using?
Those look like aerocool silver lightning fans.

Very nice work! Why aren't you cooling the GPU though? Or are you waiting on that until you get a more powerful card?

cl4w
09-17-2006, 11:14 AM
Those look like aerocool silver lightning fans.

right :)


Very nice work! Why aren't you cooling the GPU though? Or are you waiting on that until you get a more powerful card?

thx.
I'll wait for a more powerful card, but noch this month, i spend to much for this computer... :nono:

Omarko
09-17-2006, 01:30 PM
http://imagestore.ugbox.net/aview/21_659cc305b73712226fb49e435d909

marauder16
09-17-2006, 01:39 PM
http://imagestore.ugbox.net/aview/21_659cc305b73712226fb49e435d909
that's a very nice setup, good work! :D

NickS
09-17-2006, 01:56 PM
http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wc%20011.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wc%20016.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wc%20028.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wcdesk-dualbip%20002.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wcdesk-dualbip%20004.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wcdesk-dualbip%20006.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wcdesk-dualbip%20008.jpg

http://www.nickfire.com/photo/wcforums/wcdesk-dualbip%20009.jpg

Specs:
Naked 3000+ Venice @ 2.5GHz, Stock Voltage
2x1GB PDP Patriot PC3200LLK @ 228MHz 2.5-3-3-7, 2.75v
MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum
MSI 7900GS @ 600/1725 (Stock 450/1333)
SB Live! 24-Bit
160GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.9
2x NEC Burners
Card Reader
Tagan 2Force 480w Custom Sleeved by FrozenCPU
Lian Li PC-7B Plus II, w/Window, Modded

Water Specs:
2x Black Ice Pro Radiators
--Front, 2x Lian Li (~55CFM) Push-Pull --Rear, 2x Yate Loon (~48CFM) Push-Pull
AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro w/Acrylic X-Nozzle Mid-Plate
AquaXtreme 50z DC Pump
DangerDen Maze4 Acetal
1/2" ID, 13/16" OD Masterkleer Tubing
Pentosin G11 Blue Additive
Petras Delrin Fillport

thunderstruck!
09-17-2006, 02:13 PM
My god that tubing is thick. How did you make that hole for the t-line cap?

NickS
09-17-2006, 02:17 PM
I know, it rocks :D. I used a 1" holesaw with a bit in the middle for the tline cap. I didn't measure, nor did I tape anything. I just kind of made sure nothing was near it, made sure it was fairly center and drilled away. Came out awesome, too. Not one bit of silver aluminum is showing around the cap. :D

aiya
09-17-2006, 10:15 PM
how are your temps, NickS? curious since you have 2 120 rads in there.

Muunsyr
09-18-2006, 03:36 AM
NickS, Ilike that colour scheme. I like it so much it is what I am in the process of building with my black v1000 :)

And if you don't mind me asking, what is the water additive you are using?

NickS
09-18-2006, 08:53 AM
@ Aiya, they're great. :) Anywhere from 34-38*C load for CPU (depending on room temp) and 30-40*C idle-load for GPU depending on room temp. :)

@ Munnsyr, thnx man :) I'm using Pentosin G11 blue. You can find it cheap @ PetrasTechShop.com :D

adamant415
09-18-2006, 11:50 AM
My First wc rig.

Thermochill PA120.1
Alphacool DDC pro
Aquaxtreme MP-05 LE

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51409&stc=1&d=1158602231
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51410&stc=1&d=1158602231
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51412&stc=1&d=1158602922
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51413&stc=1&d=1158604278

Patriote
09-18-2006, 11:59 AM
Nice job Adaman! But is it just me of the tube going out of your t-line to your pump is kinda bending a bit too much?

adamant415
09-18-2006, 12:00 PM
Nice job Adaman! But is it just me of the tube going out of your t-line to your pump is kinda bending a bit too much?

It is a pretty tight bend. I'm considering putting some cool sleeves on it.

Patriote
09-18-2006, 12:13 PM
Would be a great idea ;)

Ad1tya
09-18-2006, 07:43 PM
First time WC'ing!

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/1572/imagefull1362ls5.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8094/imagefull1364uc9.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5685/imagefull1370ku6.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/9112/imagefull1366uo1.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/3636/imagefull1368ei3.jpg

More here..
http://www.techenclave.com/forums/rig/viewgallery-52.html

ferrari_freak
09-18-2006, 09:49 PM
PatrickClouds, that is just beautiful. Respect :toast: .

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

remorema
09-19-2006, 07:42 AM
heres my first ever Watercooling setup.

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/1111/readytogoqv5.jpg

korby
09-19-2006, 09:04 AM
That's very nice. Good WM... maybe you'll try to use a normal & folded IDE cable. ;)



:toast:

houlty
09-19-2006, 10:49 AM
@ adamant415

in the front on your lian li it seems as though you have a dual/triple bay cooler...??

is that a lian li hard drive cage, or is it like a scythe "kama bay", if so where did you get either from (and could you mount a 3.5" disk behind the kama bay if it is indeed that???)..

cheers,

houlty

Seufar
09-19-2006, 11:26 AM
I FINALLY have my build set up for good!!!

Dont laugh at my use of tape, or foam for the HD cage.

I used a bit too much tubing in a few places but it is fine until I rebuild in 2008.

I'll either extend the pump out or turn the case to make the t-line vertical to bleed... Probably do that for a week and then she is going to be closed and locked and the key is going to be thrown away... I have been slowly working my way to this machine since about April and she is finally done. (Well, gonna add another exhaust fan but that is nothin')

My specs are:

Naked Opty 165 CCBBE 0610 3.0ghz at 1.475
DFI Lanparty Ultra-D
MSI x1900xtx
2x74gb Raptor 0FCL0 in RAID 0
160gb Seagate Storage
Ultra X-finity 500w PSU

Swiftech Storm CPU Block
Maze 4 GPU Block
Modded MCP350
BIP II w/ two Yate Loons in Pull
7/16" Masterkleer

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0409.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0409.jpg)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0408.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0408.jpg)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0407.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0407.jpg)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0406.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0406.jpg)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0405.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0405.jpg)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0403.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0403.jpg)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/th_100_0402.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d159/Seufari/Water%20Cooling/100_0402.jpg)

adamant415
09-19-2006, 01:00 PM
@ adamant415

in the front on your lian li it seems as though you have a dual/triple bay cooler...??

is that a lian li hard drive cage, or is it like a scythe "kama bay", if so where did you get either from (and could you mount a 3.5" disk behind the kama bay if it is indeed that???)..

cheers,

houlty

It is a scythe kama bay. I used it to mount the fan and radiator. You could mount a 3.5" disk behind it, but not with a fan and radiator.

Knapman
09-20-2006, 01:12 PM
Nephilim, that looks amazingly pimp! The bright pink is awsome! :P

Muunsyr
09-20-2006, 05:29 PM
Nephilim, that is just awesome. Phase, water, and system all in one (relatively) small box. Very impressive. :slobber:

daze
09-20-2006, 08:17 PM
Nephilim nice rig..
may i know what coolant u using? looking for something RED and UV reactive as well. keke

area
09-21-2006, 12:38 AM
Very nice Nephilim!!
I like much the box.

Greetings.

Corner
09-21-2006, 11:49 AM
Here is mine, that's a Vietnam Water Cooler, produced by Quang Huy Company, the only Water Cool company in my country :)

http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00061.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00062.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00063.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00064.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00065.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00066.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00070.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00072.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00075.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/DSC00081.JPG
http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/11.jpg

septim
09-22-2006, 03:54 AM
Corner: hmm you need to bleed that somemore, lots of bubbles i see...

SparkyJJO
09-22-2006, 04:50 AM
Corner: hmm you need to bleed that somemore, lots of bubbles i see...
But the bubbles make it a little more interesting looking than solid water :p:

Actually how much performance is lost by having some small bubbles? Is it dangerous in any way?

Corner
09-22-2006, 04:52 AM
Eh nevermind, that was when i first installed it, now the tank is filled with water and no bubbles :D

current, sry image captured with webcam

http://cssclanz.evonet.ro/tube.jpg

septim
09-22-2006, 05:07 AM
But the bubbles make it a little more interesting looking than solid water :p:

Actually how much performance is lost by having some small bubbles? Is it dangerous in any way?

plenty dangerous, you never know when a certain ddc might get itself stuck up
if too much air bubbles in a loop...
also with air bubbles passing thru a ddc makes it noisy...
but i guess it would really depend on what pump he's using...

SparkyJJO
09-22-2006, 08:24 AM
plenty dangerous, you never know when a certain ddc might get itself stuck up
if too much air bubbles in a loop...
also with air bubbles passing thru a ddc makes it noisy...
but i guess it would really depend on what pump he's using...
OK. I know almost nothing about watercooling at this point, so please have patience with this n00b, I'll be asking questions every so often :)

Eventually when I have money and time I'll watercool, have a worklog with a case mod for it, everything :cool: I already have some parts picked out too :woot:

Threads like this one are inspiring....

vyper
09-22-2006, 10:08 PM
Modding this stacker to fit a pa 120.3 in the bottom took me way longer than I thought it would. The stacker's designed to fit a 2x120mm rad in the bottom so some metalwork is required, but that's half the fun, right?

With thanks to Clokker for the inspiration.

EDIT: redid my loop thanks to SDkevin's rec.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2682/dscn1280ip9.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8813/dscn1282pj6.jpg
New image shows reworked clamps, and filter - since I had to drain the loop to rework the clamps, I have to filter the water again.
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/2255/dscn1307ac5.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9421/dscn1306il0.jpg

sdkevin
09-22-2006, 10:29 PM
@vyper: re-clamp your T-Line, it is wrong! URGENT!

Edit: you shouldn't clamp at the tip of the barbs, I'm surprise that nothing is loose yet :) you should push the tube all the way in and clamp at the body of barbs not at very tip of the barbs

Patriote
09-23-2006, 06:01 AM
LOL! I just did the Same kind of mOdification to my Stacker, so it can fit a PA120.3 Used a Jig saw and soem other tools. It looks a lot more Home made than yours but it's clean and works perfectly ;) So many ways to Work on these Stackers! Ive seen so many Different watercooling set-up in that case that i had a lot of ideas on how to mount things when i build my first WC set-up in it (Of Course half were nto good lol). Now im at my second WC kit installed in it and i felt like it needed some Hard core Mod's to fit a Nice\Clean WC Set-up! Ill take some pics this morning!

Nice job! Vyper!

vyper
09-23-2006, 06:46 AM
@Patriote: yeah, can't wait to see the pics. Like others have said, the Stacker's a forgiving case, it'll take a lot of punishment and still come out looking halfway ok. Meanwhile, I've got a lot of work ahead of me redoing my loop on account for my n00bness. :(

ferrari_freak
09-23-2006, 08:21 AM
I feel left behind :( . Lol been planning on getting my first water cooling loop, but our friend Petra still hasn't managed to release his DDC top! Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and go with the Alphacool top but I haven't heard too many good things about PPCs lately. And damn Vyper the PA120.3 is huge. Dunno if I should install on the top of the case or the bottom... The top would look better because it would hide the rad and have a shmexy grill on the top but the bottom would allow for easier bleeding because res would be the highest point in the loop and also allow for easier wire management.... Aaaahhh.... Decisions decisions.. Advice?

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

vyper
09-23-2006, 09:05 AM
I agonized for days and nights about whether to go top or bottom with the PA 120.3 - it's beast sized and the stacker won't take it without some modding. In the end, I went with bottom because:

1) there's so much space down there - at the top you have to worry about the psu and wires, the motherboard and peripherals, as well as the stock 80mm blowhole. Plus that plastic cap (for want of a better description) gets in the way of things.
2) I wanted push/pull with 6 yate loons and there just wouldn't be space at the top for that much radiator
3) Small temp difference between the top of the case and the bottom.
4) Slightly easier to bleed

Unless you plan on mounting it on the outside on top? But why, when the stacker is so roomy?

thunderstruck!
09-23-2006, 09:34 AM
Creidiki put hit 120.3 in the front of his stacker. Also I hope you fixed the tubing problem and put them all the way onto the barbs.

ferrari_freak
09-23-2006, 09:58 AM
I'll prolly put it bottom with 3 Yates because I need the front for other things.

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

Corner
09-23-2006, 12:05 PM
I just bought an UV sensitive Coolant from Tt, any pics of my wc comming soon :)

_G_
09-23-2006, 12:34 PM
thought I would be posting picks today but instead I had to dig out a bad motherboard for rma :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
(no leaks, It just decided to die when it was hardest to get at:mad: )

Here is a pic I took while I was checking for leaks (also before I made the rad mounts :P )
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7339/image274hw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
crappy cameraphone FTW lol

funkflix
09-23-2006, 08:11 PM
Finally finished my intel setup. :)

While testing of cooling -
http://213.202.211.105/gravedigga/pcbilder/umbau.jpg

Completed, and it works :D -
http://213.202.211.105/gravedigga/pcbilder/betrieb.jpg

flclisgreat
09-24-2006, 10:42 AM
here's mine. i had to make a plate to mount my s939 block to my sAM2 system....

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1075/cpuva3.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5900/cpuleftlq0.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8434/psubp3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2021/wholethingkr5.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7941/pumpow2.jpg

Patriote
09-24-2006, 10:57 AM
here's mine. i had to make a plate to mount my s939 block to my sAM2 system....

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1075/cpuva3.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5900/cpuleftlq0.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8434/psubp3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2021/wholethingkr5.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7941/pumpow2.jpg

Nice!

flclisgreat
09-24-2006, 11:17 AM
thanks^

b4 anybody says anything, its a b!tch to do wire manedgement with 2 psu's(and yes the second psu is dusty, i know, you don't have to say it)

oh and this is my first WC setup, i need to take out a little hose to

mz1482
09-24-2006, 02:12 PM
flclisgreat : Nice, custom bracket for AM2. :D

flclisgreat
09-24-2006, 05:02 PM
thanks, its not the prettiest but it works

firengine16
09-27-2006, 10:39 AM
Here is a few Pictures of my Watercooled Stacker hopefully by the end of the year I will have the $$ for GPU block.

http://www.wilkinsinc.com/IMG_2038.JPG
http://www.wilkinsinc.com/IMG_2043.JPG
http://www.wilkinsinc.com/IMG_2078.JPG
http://www.wilkinsinc.com/IMG_2083.JPG
http://www.wilkinsinc.com/pump%20002.jpg
http://www.wilkinsinc.com/IMG_2074.JPG

And if you would like to see all of my Pictures of my build check out my Website (http://www.wilkinsinc.com/photo.htm)

sdkevin
09-27-2006, 01:37 PM
my v2100B :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Case2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Case6.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Case4.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Case8.jpg

korby
09-27-2006, 02:56 PM
Just... :shocked: :shocked:

el rolio
09-27-2006, 03:14 PM
^ sex ^

nealh
09-27-2006, 05:15 PM
SDkevin..awesome work

That is a PA120.3 in the bottom? ..fans in a pull setup?

Doesnt PSU block some of the fan performance?

The HDD mounts are fixed on the top and bottom as well...did you have to modd that as well?

thunderstruck!
09-27-2006, 05:29 PM
Hey SDkevin, can you post a pic of the bottom of the case? How did you mod it to allow the fans of the rad to pull fresh air?

Muunsyr
09-28-2006, 01:08 AM
sdkevin: thats how i am going to (attempt to) mount my rad in the bottom of my v1000. Although I am not going to have the hdd there as well... Very nice setup.

sdkevin
09-28-2006, 07:04 AM
SDkevin..awesome work

That is a PA120.3 in the bottom? ..fans in a pull setup?

Doesnt PSU block some of the fan performance?

The HDD mounts are fixed on the top and bottom as well...did you have to modd that as well?

Yes PA120.3 is at the bottom w/ pull configuration, PSU doesn't block the fan performance since this is a pull configuration, PSU only block the part of airflow but it doesn't matter at all on this setup. I have the HDD rack cutting in half and reverse it so I can have better wire management, w/ pull configuration which helps to cool my hard drives very well, not only I have fresh air pull into system and provides somewhere airflow to PSU too

sdkevin
09-28-2006, 07:11 AM
Hey SDkevin, can you post a pic of the bottom of the case? How did you mod it to allow the fans of the rad to pull fresh air?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Triple.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Grills.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/sdkevin/Grillss.jpg

BTW, my case is not on the floor :) too dangerous at the floor, as far as I know carpet is radiator killer. I had my case on the table at all time so dust don't get into my case that much, I did the mod w/ jigsaw

ferrari_freak
09-28-2006, 05:44 PM
Those are some nice cutting lines man. Nice job. Close ups of the DelRez!

Usama aka Ferrari Freak

nealh
09-28-2006, 07:01 PM
Yes PA120.3 is at the bottom w/ pull configuration, PSU doesn't block the fan performance since this is a pull configuration, PSU only block the part of airflow but it doesn't matter at all on this setup. I have the HDD rack cutting in half and reverse it so I can have better wire management, w/ pull configuration which helps to cool my hard drives very well, not only I have fresh air pull into system and provides somewhere airflow to PSU too

so you can unscrew the HDD mounts and reattach them? wow..your work is awesome...

Just wish I felt I had the skills, I would get the V2100B and "copy" your work...you know Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Bail_w
09-28-2006, 07:10 PM
so you can unscrew the HDD mounts and reattach them? wow..your work is awesome...

Just wish I felt I had the skills, I would get the V2100B and "copy" your work...you know Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

yes you can unscrew the HDD mounts by using a drill, then reattch it by rivets.

Patriote
09-28-2006, 07:39 PM
Pat's Latest Updates on His RIG! :P

Specs in Sig.



Let's Start whit the hole i did for the Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator.
I did it using a Jigsaw, Steel File*, a Drill and Finaly but not least... Some Strong hands!
I began by tracing the hole whit a rule and then started to drill some hole to get the Steel blade of the Jigsaw into the case...
And boom the hole was Completed after an hour. Filed of the sides of the hole and added some Black Electrical Tape all around the hole and it was done.

PS: I feel like a noob posting what kind of hole i did for the Radiator... Posting right after the Master of cuting holes for the Rad... **Cough**sdkevin**Cough** :P

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2402/img2314ff1.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2314ff1.jpg)

When the Rad and all the Job was done, I added some mosquito net to Prevent the dust and all other stuff.

http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/8576/img2308om1.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2308om1.jpg)

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/246/img2317pt1.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2317pt1.jpg)

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4426/img2318gk6.th.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2318gk6.jpg)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8486/img2319su1.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2319su1.jpg)

Some Front Shots

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/3131/img2336hh4.th.jpg (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2336hh4.jpg)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2630/img2361wk2.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2361wk2.jpg)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3610/img2362gw2.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2362gw2.jpg)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1569/img2366hk1.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2366hk1.jpg)

Pic Of the Filport and Vandal Switches. I used a Drill & hole saws to make the holes...Yes, I suck whit Drills and craped all the Steel around the holes...lol

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8498/img2378tu7.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2378tu7.jpg)

Pic of the Vandal Switches whit Sleeved cables.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3760/img2438bj5.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2438bj5.jpg)

http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/2144/img2389we6.th.jpg (http://img456.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2389we6.jpg)

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/1241/img2394eg7.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2394eg7.jpg)

Pump Shots. I Mounted the pump Upside down... Drilled some holes in my Hard Drive Caddy and used the provided Pad (that is suppose to absorbe vibrations) and Voila!

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4601/img2403at8.th.jpg (http://img269.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2403at8.jpg)

Patriote
09-28-2006, 07:39 PM
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8929/img2406pm9.th.jpg (http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2406pm9.jpg)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/9231/img2413tq1.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2413tq1.jpg)

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/918/img2431rm2.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2431rm2.jpg)

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/8605/img2463yu1.th.jpg (http://img475.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2463yu1.jpg)

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/2419/img2464sl3.th.jpg (http://img475.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2464sl3.jpg)

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/6850/img2465mx2.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2465mx2.jpg)

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/6475/img2466dy7.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2466dy7.jpg)

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1927/img2469ui7.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2469ui7.jpg)

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9642/img2476as3.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2476as3.jpg)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1140/img2477jo9.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2477jo9.jpg)

Wires/Cables Disaster!

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5303/img241899eg0.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img241899eg0.jpg)

My Gaming Environement! :)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1707/img2458999pg3.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2458999pg3.jpg)

The Systeme itself is More silent than my previous WC set-up. because of thoses Scythe S-FLEX™ 120mm Fans Ultra Silent. Also as you can see i added the CMS Crosflow fans which blow cold air from outside directly onto important components. Oh and the Temps droped a lot from my Previous set-up!

Thanks To all Of you Guys That helped me out on which Radiator to get and all other stuff!

Next Updates: Adding an X1900 Crossfire Edition whit another MCW60 GPU Waterblock. Also Getting Swiftech's Storm Waterblock. And Maybe an Viewsonic VP2030B 8ms 1600 x 1200 Monitor :)

msimax
09-28-2006, 08:32 PM
here's mine. i had to make a plate to mount my s939 block to my sAM2 system....

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1075/cpuva3.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5900/cpuleftlq0.jpg
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8434/psubp3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2021/wholethingkr5.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7941/pumpow2.jpg


ur a genius i was wondering how to my rbx over to am2 if id ever decided to:)

vkbms
09-29-2006, 06:59 AM
:rolleyes: .....

Click on the image to see full sized

http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0774.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=108&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0746.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=109&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0755.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=110&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0735.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=111&w=o)
http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0736.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=113&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0753.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=114&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0762.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=115&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0771.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=116&w=o)
http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0770.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=117&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0766.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=118&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0738.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=119&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0758.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=120&w=o)


http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0772.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=121&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0769.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=122&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0742.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=123&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0767.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=124&w=o)
http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0761.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=125&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0763.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=126&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0745.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=127&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0768.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=128&w=o)
http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0760.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=129&w=o) http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0773.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=130&w=o)

on the desk.....

http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/images/4936/medium/1_IMG_0754.jpg (http://www.atris.it/Forum/photoplog/file.php?n=112&w=o)

Patriote
09-29-2006, 07:22 AM
Nice i like it! Damn Watercooled Stakers looks so sexy dosen't they ? lol

Oh and By-the-way: We gotta be a registered member to see your full sized pics...

L'enFer
09-29-2006, 08:04 AM
vkbms, beauty case... but why does it stand under the table :)?

vkbms
09-29-2006, 08:53 AM
Nice i like it! Damn Watercooled Stakers looks so sexy dosen't they ? lol

Oh and By-the-way: We gotta be a registered member to see your full sized pics...


Thanks....

Oh...I didn't know it....when i have a little time i'll upload pics on imageshack


vkbms, beauty case... but why does it stand under the table ?


Thanks for the congrats.... it's under the table cos i like a clean desk.... I'll get nervous with a messy table.... :D



PS: now i've a p5b dlx mounted....the Ds4 is gone....

jcollett69
09-29-2006, 01:18 PM