My external pump/rad/res project..

[w!ldkat]

Ok, so i've had the (pretty positive) feedback about my first w/c rig and i've addressed the main issues you guys pointed out.. New Laing D5 Vario pump to replace the Tt P500, new Thermochill PA120.3 rad and an EK Multioption 400 res to replace the original Tai-Chi rad and the XSPC aluminium res as shown in my previous post >> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=164956

Again like my current system i wanna mount all these bits in some kinda external housing, so i've started with this mock-up wooden frame to give you an idea where i'm heading..

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pHT9Jnrb-EWhx_Dp81pgKEghWN8O8u1NnZFXQtL2SISABJwPV2gTqn8U9NJ GqWrF4VENechlzjfo

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pHT9Jnrb-EWj6lCMlwBty7s8iZhwy6SutA-MRJN2KTThWckPA0ielYhPejEGWc078deVoZb6Fz-g

Now the pump will sit at the base and the res will be half in half out somewhere around the middle of the slope! Hmmm, what i need here is a crappy drawing to show you what i mean..

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pHT9Jnrb-EWhi99-iSFGRoE0hoK35kTRggntQL87KFnPPaLGXs_QEMmjv9oy87zJL2 sFzGJuBNBA

The final unit will be made from this 14x14 square steel tubing which i'll braze together (i'll fire up pics as i go)..

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pHT9Jnrb-EWilH3EsiA2YKCqqHZEKPinzQnwn0qmLnqBGAYIjDJDB-V5e0lh2E1v70y2d9KQHS2c

And the whole thing will be covered in this sheet of perforated steel (if anyone says Apple G5 i'll hunt you down and...well...you get the idea ha ha)

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pHT9Jnrb-EWjnEUZzab0oPIJiVSRSiyNOLJ-W0DEi5W7YKs2Wa0yOuNYySmpwBNYXAZw9Qmxmaf8

So here's the tickly bit people! I want your opinions as to where the rad should sit, either at the top facing upwards (Position 2 on the crappy drawing) or at the rear (Position 1 on the crappy drawing) facing out? I mean we all know heat rises right? So the top seems logical, but i'd kinda like the perforated sheet to curve over the top if you get my meaning and have the rad at the rear?? Over to you on that one guys & girls! ;)


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[Duh]

very very nice and cool... could you please post bigger images in a .rar file ???}


TIA

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[w!ldkat]

sorry dude, that's the size they are.. I stupidly deleted the originals! :(

[XS_RoB]

I cant wait for this! Where did you get the mesh at? It's Killer! Doesn't look restrictive - and great for Air Flow!

[AliG]

looks eerily similar to newls1's waterkeg....

Just wondering, why do you want the external box? looks? keeping it all in one place? Or you just can't the stuff in your case?

[newls1]

Looks nice :-p...... Good luck

[w!ldkat]

Cheers guys..

@ AliG - mixture of all 3 i reckon. Plus i can put it somewhere cool like my window ledge and benefit from Scotland's freezing weather ha ha

@ KaptCrunch - exactly what i wanted to hear dude, nice 1! :)

@ newls1 - thanks man! You're streets ahead of me in this area...any tips? ;)


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[newls1]

Cheers guys..

@ AliG - mixture of all 3 i reckon. Plus i can put it somewhere cool like my window ledge and benefit from Scotland's freezing weather ha ha

@ KaptCrunch - exactly what i wanted to hear dude, nice 1! :)

@ newls1 - thanks man! You're streets ahead of me in this area...any tips? ;)


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Of course I have some tips:) First and foremost, YOU MUST HAVE PATIENCE!! Secondly, Take your time, no need to rush anything.

[Duh]

once you ve made the frame are you planning to use a metal cover?? are you gonna bolt it down or gonna fold the metal?

very promision project .. keep it coming :)

[w!ldkat]

Yeah metal tubing frame wrapped in the perforated steel...gonna have it bend over the top with a nice smooth curve! And as newls1 said, i'll be taking my time.. I want it to look goooood! ;) Should get the frame done at the weekend so more pics to come..

Got some UV blue acrillic (AC Ryan) too and i've been toying with the idea of having that behind the mesh?! I know it'd kill the air flow, but it'd look sweet with the blue fluid...I'll probably just save it for something else..

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[w!ldkat]

I cant wait for this! Where did you get the mesh at? It's Killer! Doesn't look restrictive - and great for Air Flow!

he he thanks man, i freaked when i saw it! B&Q of all places...if you don't know them, they're like the UK's largest DIY chain.. Surprised the hell outa me! :) Roughly £15 for a 50x50cm sheet and it's maybe 2mm thick? Gonna start the frame tomorrow so there'll be new pics..


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[Waterlogged]

I picked up some stuff about the same size as that a long while back from Mcmaster-Carr. Welded together some part collection totes for the Swiss machines at the machine shop I worked at, it's good heavy duty stuff.

[eternaljammer]

Nice keep up the good work.

[w!ldkat]

Now i try not to get too excited about stuff like fans, but my new Silenx Extrema Pro 120s (11dB @ 46cfm) are sweet as..

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiI5YwrsovJHKSqbs46WRA2g6SACCBgEmQakaRO mfcuQmBuW8RF35JhhwFkWLRTy_pVXS7v_ZmR_LA

And then there were three!

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIcbieElV6udHTGYWbvENisys19NWeWT7J7YSk yLZND0Zd4hIRpkrbkiug0i8E6YPlcrtbOIf4CrA

Very quiet, cool and pleasing to the eye..

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiKQxzzfx8vt9UrmnePOYkt3c1LCBN5z7tRZvnO 0VWRlHx9dEfxcMeNX2BcXfaTPy7oUxDWVOcrWAA

Anyway enough of that...metal shop beckons!


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[Origin_Unknown]

oh no!! you didnt chose silenx? or did someone force them on you? (those barstids) :(

[w!ldkat]

Is that bad? :confused:

[Origin_Unknown]

personally i can't stand silenx stuff, i know there is a few other members on the forum who feel the same way but i'f youve got them, use em :)

also, i like the idea of this project, i'm still um'n and r'n about watercooling (what case etc) and this is giving me something else to think about so ill be following your build :)

[w!ldkat]

Yeah i admit i'd read a few bad things about their kit but they were there, so as you say...use em! And they seem pretty silent (one kinda buzzes ever so slightly but i can always change the fans at a later date). But i've done cutting the tubing to size and i've bent the frame ends into shape, not too bad for a first attempt!

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiKM39f4Hsq3pj9jOY5d6_-kduot_h0Vn1Fhp8lmn5D-r9dlyYgzmQP01A-37AagkVfsaZaCOcA2hA

Now i tried to braze the ends but it wasn't taking (kinda thought it wouldn't) so i'm taking them to my dad's workshop through the week and i'll weld that sucka good! ;) Which will help cover up any *cough* mistakes, then just grind/file off the rough edges..


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[Scubar]

Um what is wrong with the silenx, there fans seem to be very good spec even if they are abit pricey. I am thinking about picking up a few of the 19db 65CFM ones for my WC project as i want blue LED fans that will push 65CFM and arent loud. anything above 22db is considered too noisy.

look forward to see how this project pans out.

[trouble2000]

Silenx = crap ! Those db's they claim are nowhere near the reality. They're too noisy.

[ownage]

Um what is wrong with the silenx, there fans seem to be very good spec even if they are abit pricey.

That's the problem, the SilenX specs aren't right.

[w!ldkat]

kinda thought 11dB would be a lot quiter, i should really get a meter..

[w!ldkat]

I've also got these..

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLLaArOXbebmlZv7j5KOuJzSR5JWhcC3hCPG3l LIEsjbI9sJcfwLaOltg-K1VNm3SkTiIv4rCnSIA

But i reckon i'd have to bolt my tank/cooler whatever down cos these babies blow! haha Something like 120cfm @ 45dB apparently?

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiKm6SkiW23zD9K9LtEu8C1ZpIe9ZolbNwemqwb DyL1HG1rvAhdrOVk_MLF5tM0aBtTQ5Q1zZTSd3w

Out of a server cabinet if i remember correctly.. :rolleyes:

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJEN-UYykiClJysK6E1cfynAd8GgVtmPdtYrWxrh6BYdBukpLlFGZfC MrpP0R7F_Mi4ObBSWKJXOg

Mains powered and solid aluminium housing..effective yes, but a tad noisy for this project! ;)


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[w!ldkat]

Since i never got the frame finished today i decided to lap my Q6600 G0 instead and scrape a few degrees of the temps..

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJJ_R6KGRIb8WuBMLntDgFawpwKSodPcRhepXA FdkUo00BSAHBtWVSUFeia84hIBvaPIH1yNIwlAQ

Was idle 28°C (+/-2) @ 3ghz now 22°C (+/-2)..decent!


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[Duh]

sunon were said to be noisy bastagges :P
looking good mate

[w!ldkat]

Well here's the frame..a little rough, but it's still to be cleaned up!

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLMckDzB2u5OL3SoIx_Emd1KhZAsELn9Dr_tx6 pJ_E-UPICy8Yesrufxcpz4jRkemhcfgdL68oVyA

Not too shabby at the joins either..

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLehOUeDroRjJU4YYHW6iw4rXPfSoqjow-UePCcBXvTgtQeHmjUr74qezHrF2MyCJDiJ_BbJ_Rdqg

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIXV7xe7ZzS0sMKoEZnUxmEEh7dHMNOGklJr1Z Tpk-uVSawXhXDNqK8tmUX9JX5AIFbY4FZhd-9qQ

Here's after a quick zap with the grinder on the two worst offenders..

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLwcEXxd8BE8tM8LHcsLqpB-M__iFawepxXvLTBjvZS-hExaDcF360Jo-SMDoLcnJoo2dFbTnUKtg

http://txhmwa.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIX6O8UurLImlHvesPz13DGbDQpX8kFeT0-TfH3eF9aTF_FORas9DdY5HKLQLn3CKE3RsOlg9mtrw

So once i've finished them all off properly, it's onto the rad/res mounts! :)


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[Duh]

very nice m8 :)

:toast:

[w!ldkat]

Went to see the Chemical Brothers last weekend so i didnt get much of a chamce to get much done! However, the rad mount is now riveted into to place, which i did through the week..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiKNQIiYoUQKVZW_1NtsyNXLI50NQdDegq6M6SI 22_FIdAi9p-XJh_7Q70HbRSlbIu4o0Fw5mkO0vg

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIYAUCLrLYKIEX1GBRXqFuLFtIisnJTp4NsR6w USIGBa-RC71ELhXdkKOiNV4XwMSOVZRWuhkRsjw

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJeMzrj2jPoJqeAcR_S6KTPbm6f19hCCU8lTMj oclHReSu4FzDDiDFfHydAbiltJ-o2BCdwp5iFpA

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIZIwUgVq0FDNjO13jS6MyebEAvfgNlZ-CkUb3ubOvAVaZ6lLBehCsE_9K5DRRHfXR2HSUZudNOvg

Still got to drill the holes so i can actually mount the rad, but todays main goal was to get the perforated sheet bent into shape! Started by riveting the sheet to the frame and cutting the excess off. Then using nothing but good old hand power, bent it round the frame, firing rivets in as i went..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiI-3ayauL5VSdC2qZScZyqjooK0jdpfFnH08T-WGHzsedmSnFqox0XG5Kcrk5V_5Vpa42wwOZwN4A

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLX3n_YKkZPRrOPdmgZfNbYO1sw18JgVRRMFqS 61pHf_BFe46HxEfhPP5r06uNcbhGz1RGoU4LXyw

Dremel'd the sharp edges off from where i made the cuts and gently hammered the edges round the frame..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIZ181ZknFutBvfwEwSf5jk6ab9oHrxngSIrmy Xo9wRajYJea_KNLvwYoWi9ca_VadloTyikZ9pdg

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLlEGQFjBMlU32gHsIu8J0DzT1AAdcRvDsgC8R MxBIcSrVfflIWQDMCgpVBFWmDU2EJsZnySWuTQw

Rock solid ;)

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJzibgDYv2K-enZXsQkwGtBnHM7qeTC--3M-a6c59v6BfoCOPj_wULDhErDbCbnNwmhXtdjdneZlQ

Next is cutting the slot in the front where i'll mount the res.....that should be fun!


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[pattherat111]

looks very nice
keep up the good work

[w!ldkat]

Well after much Dremeling and careful bending..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIKcx_sqrIwC4nh7diJTuTgNuUtB2_b8QIHcT6 v1J8H_EhkXOGOpPA0Icm2CL2C_HdqWwEDOkoK6g

Inside shot..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiI1idoE3Tz4pZkib3CwslPNHu5pi7FEMbRjLUo ZvY86Ivrq6_X7CVqEsHUxS8D_WeO-EsyG6PdDCQ

Side view..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLJA_oHr6YJLDm1CmQRxKTV-TWPxBsE7A1LUcxyVpqwVihVN3EZyzG7asSwUDT9VsCAMxT40NV Fbg

Res mounts next, but quite pleased so far! :p:

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiI5Wd9_QwVIgEe_7dHfT6nYGGacDiBInEpFQCX DHJrQ1X2sOQ18FaQ4M3cuNAUgZ4sYyDq9EfH9JA


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[Sabre2]

Wow :D

[Jedda]

Going to look good. Are you intending to fill the res completely? It'll suck air like that if you don't.

[w!ldkat]

Wow :D

hehe thanks :)


Going to look good. Are you intending to fill the res completely? It'll suck air like that if you don't.

Yeah it'll be filled to the top, but cheers for the tip! I actually run something similar at the moment (but it has no frame/cover) which initially did exactly that (learning the hard way), but i reckon i've got all the design kinks out now (famous last words!?) but if you or anyone has any more tips, thoughts or ideas then fire them at me! Thinking of running a tube up from one of the end ports to a DD fill-port on the top, matches the style and apart from making it easier to fill, should help eliminate any trapped air?

[w!ldkat]

W!ldKat whats the side is bottom of your wonderful handcrafted cage.


Nah that's just the way i took the pics (the res kept falling out, still designing the mounts)..the last pic is it sitting proper! :)

The res is almost level with the rad, you think that'll be ok? I'm already planning a MK2, which will be far easier to put together but i'll definitely remember your corner to corner res idea...makes perfect sense for pulling the cooler liquid...i like that! ;)

[w!ldkat]

Hmm not a bad thought for keeping it place KC but i planned on bending two anodized aluminium straps (shape-wise they'll look like the omega symbol) that will cover the black ends of the res so it'll just be the clear perspex you'll see.. :)

[Jedda]

A fillport sounds exactly right.
If you plan it right it could serve as the drain too.

[Sabre2]

I liked how the exos was when I first got it, but I sent it back home early enough. If I could just find something that is much better in a similar design, I would be happy to have that sitting on top of my case instead of the bare radiator I have now.

[w!ldkat]

I was planning to rivet the aluminium "omegas" to the mesh, but KC's idea would make it less permanent...interesting...i'll see how the straps come out...i dont wanna restrict access to the ends for the tubing! Probably gonna use one of DD's G1/4" Delrin Ls to get the 90° turn on one of the ends for the fillport! It'll be a close fit, but dammit...it's almost crazy enough to work! ;)


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[w!ldkat]

Well the omega shape worked better than expected..

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiL8CRZLE3t-gobHIjHzkWCoFYElh2bz7hwej3wyTBDSdTOpKTiZPJRVMa9FMD Fa0IpBDEqEMQzCKw

Still gotta tidy it all up (eg. take out the temporary nut & bolt and rivet the bracket in) and dress the fittings but you can pop the res in and out!
It makes a "reassuringly secure" thunk when you pop it in too.. ;)

http://6ownyw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJcNWs_k0DThMOFdvRxzpASjEM35Vgo-rZwbUO2kj3GN0wsWamTidGR7rlMeDVltJPmGW8bwJGezA

Getting there though! :)


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[Nate P.]

Looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SiGfever]

Nice work, keep the pics coming. :clap:

[Clockwork_Apple]

Looking good so far, cant wait to see the final product! :D

[Patriote]

Wow! Thats awesome m8! Keep up the good work! I like those clean external boxes ppls are building :)

[w!ldkat]

I finished the wooden ends (and base) today so i screwed them on to see what it would look like..

Side View

http://gs8xew.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJl9gAqb3XMZGvSyNxMDgfySn9dPONHN1QnWRU 11_tft3DWh-sOScKRbEd3nWnNL4uM3Yhyci6abw

Rear View (from top right)

http://gs8xew.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLwnQhG93CQ45JBECtgRL1MQXTaRJTPX2Av1MF yJyp9ozo_eTB0R7PtFlylXFHKS-pbd70krxReTA

Rear View (from bottom left)

http://gs8xew.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJ5zwEkXpkIFWZNhxZPl4-HMFiCF6FvsYHCfha_aAustx9a1LrXFj6Fw0SKLitKvoayxYLF1 l_qwQ

Front View

http://gs8xew.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJTWsLw75cQvS3-mbDOWZ89Jv8LWGjalwTwujbYeqRUkfLbJfvSEkGhX4z4mBCOIT Enq4FiRB19pw

I might round the edges a bit more..not sure!? I'll definitely do the base again cos the wood i had lying around was too thin (as you may have spotted) but It'll do for testing and getting the pump position etc..


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[smee]

:shocked: :eek: Wow!
This looks sweet!!!! :clap: I love the wood too :yepp:.
I'm subscribed. :up:

[Waterlogged]

Put some sound absorbing foam on the inside of the wood when your happy with your finished pieces. Otherwise, the wood will bounce any noise around and considering how much "grillwork" you have, your going to need to quiet it as much as possible.

Looking good so far, quit slacking off so we can see how well this works. :p:

[w!ldkat]

Put some sound absorbing foam on the inside of the wood when your happy with your finished pieces. Otherwise, the wood will bounce any noise around and considering how much "grillwork" you have, your going to need to quiet it as much as possible.

Looking good so far, quit slacking off so we can see how well this works. :p:


lol, a wise man (newls1, the WaterKeg guy) once said to me "Take your time, no need to rush anything." so i'm taking my time dude sorry, but you're right about the noise! My initial thoughts were 1. Base mounted with silicon washers 2. Petra's Gel under the D5 and 3. Thermochill's gaskets on both the mounting frame and fan sides of the rad! But i'll see how that goes and take it from there.. :)


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[wHIZz]

Awesome! :eek:

Keep up the good work bud.

[w!ldkat]

First up, sorry for being away so long (parties, subsequent hangovers and the flu!) but even while i sat in bed subjected to the horrors of daytime TV i've managed to get a few things done.. :)

Ditched the SilenX for these truly silent Nexus fans..

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJHN1uqs70waj_Rc80cpaVAnsQzXz1ps7YAP3c H7JNEB0Y7dKHCymCDSw_NOYh2EqPJgsgLtLrhyQ


So with gasket attached, on they went..

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIyvxJkb1m78trsFJ3T5QXRBNSMTCn6L6GkJdV tZ2g2eInQgFEcUHhJTyKoG0HaKrQ-9GlZOZkhTA


PTFE tape onto my (shortened) Thermochill barbs..

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiI3q11fDJu0fOJ6sjOc1N7F1NsfAIfpe-56xP-Yk7wwcVKuOzpZbcQtJutOYktXw4EpT67GJHTRPQ


All tubed up (IN > PUMP > RES > RAD > OUT)

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIi8pC_sEXlXZTPoVpXdze61dY5pKLPKiFVvdi txZcC4yPn4dXRx3ZYp5dj63bdLMKai8LdIm2QKg


Plastic clamps onto the tubing..

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiJRIZwbKekJ6wxX-Lb4WrOk2zeTJuoIJ2ii6zoeDLKunr965YFQl6gCslRseB8Td9n 7_6UvnCx22w


Rear shot with PT Gel Stuff (not fixed yet) under the D5..

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiK5qGwmVGcpS47PVq5oVuEPdpUCuq9RmdVvYPW jRsWfXtY-y3MHSe_Os-9sMXeIOXrVjYZIrVefMQ


And from the front (flash on so you can see inside a bit better)

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiKGc7cGA0RNFaIMMvu1ZWhu5f5Vi6fqAtdiAZ1 l0tEbQaa4yhZIsztoLzKCA8il4mm9yuh6iVI_-A


Apart from attaching the gel to the base, and the pump onto the gel that's pretty much it for mk1. It's currently flushing from a big tank of de-ionised water, so once my connectors arrive i'll be up and running! :)

I'll post more pics through the week but i'll try and get the temps etc up for next weekend..


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[Eddie3dfx]

That looks really nice, looks like a piece of furniture that you can put next to your computer desk!
looks clean, I like it!

[w!ldkat]

I wrote it above the pic Kapt.. IN > PUMP > RES > RAD > OUT

It's only flushing so i can change it, was thinkin maybe to swap the res & pump round but i've been told the pump is plenty strong enough to work either way.. :)

[n00b 0f l337]

You want the res feeding the pump, then rad and out to blocks and back.

[w!ldkat]

You want the res feeding the pump, then rad and out to blocks and back.

It shall be done! ;) Is that so the pump isn't work as hard to pull the coolant from the blocks or am i missing some other really obvious reason? haha

[w!ldkat]

have the input on top of rad an outlet bottom, if were me in>res>pump>rad>out

Cool that's how i've got the rad setup, but yeah...will swap the pump & res round!

[Waterlogged]

It shall be done! ;) Is that so the pump isn't work as hard to pull the coolant from the blocks or am i missing some other really obvious reason? haha

None of the common pumps we use are of the self priming type, they are all gravity fed.

[disruptfam]

looks good man!!!

looking @ that i got the idea of pumping a extrenal wc in a old sub lol...

hmmmmmmm maybe if...

[Chewbenator]

Wow, how did I miss this thread, that looks awesome. Can't wait for more updates and the final product!

[CyberDruid]

Ditto. I like the wood and mesh: nice look.

[w!ldkat]

None of the common pumps we use are of the self priming type, they are all gravity fed.

Thanks man, now it makes perfect sense! Cheers for that.. :)



looks good man!!!
looking @ that i got the idea of pumping a extrenal wc in a old sub lol...
hmmmmmmm maybe if...

Hey there's a naval drydock about 15 miles from here..reckon they'd miss one? lol

[w!ldkat]

Still waiting on my connectors turning up so I was tidying up some rough edges on the cage and got a little sidetracked with my new dremel and a sheet of aluminium..

http://tkophq.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLIOan67VOvzLoma5ie7mSn61r5wKWF3RfN47e 5LAdrHx5rgohM1dV_-UGaxfwWUiYR6WLilO__xA

What do you think if i had this (well a smaller version) sunk into one of the wooden ends...too much? :confused:


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[Talonman]

Naaaa ... Looks just right. Beautiful job. :up:

[w!ldkat]

Naaaa ... Looks just right. Beautiful job. :up:

Thanks! :) But yeah, good call i reckon.. Will keep the wings idea for a case mod or whatever..

[Talonman]

I wan't to see the final resting location of your external cooler when you get it set up next to your system. :)

I opted for off to the right hand side on a kredenza for mine.

I will have about 3' between it and my computer. FloMaster Martain has given me his opinion that the extra length of tubing, should not offer any significant extra resistance in the loop. :up:

I think the self sealing quick disconnects also work well with external coolers.

[stormshadow]

goddamit. put some fluid in it for god's sakes lol.

i wanna see that res in use

[iandh]

What are you gonna finish the perforated sheet with? Paint or just some clear laquer?

[w!ldkat]

I wan't to see the final resting location of your external cooler when you get it set up next to your system. :)

I think the self sealing quick disconnects also work well with external coolers.

It'll sit on my window ledge to take advantage of the cool outside air! I already have a similar (but very basic) setup doing exactly that at the moment but it's very crude. And it's Koolance's quick connectors that are on it! Can't believe they discontinued the bracket though..maximum suckage! :(



goddamit. put some fluid in it for god's sakes lol.

i wanna see that res in use

My sentiments exactly, the second i get my connectors (STILL no sign but fingers crossed for tomorrow) i'll have it pumped full of coolant and taking pics for all to see! ;)



What are you gonna finish the perforated sheet with? Paint or just some clear laquer?

Clear laquer my good man, it would be a crime to paint it..or that's my opinion anyway!? What do you think?


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[w!ldkat]

Got an email from the store yesterday saying my bits have shipped (finally) but they won't arrive till Monday or Tuesday.. Sorry guys, won't be running till then at the earliest! :(

[Groveling_Wyrm]

Wow man! Nice job!!!

newls1 might be taking some ideas off of you for his next innovation in his waterkeg! :clap:

I like the wood and mesh thing!

[newls1]

lol, a wise man (newls1, the WaterKeg guy) once said to me "Take your time, no need to rush anything." so i'm taking my time dude sorry, but you're right about the noise! My initial thoughts were 1. Base mounted with silicon washers 2. Petra's Gel under the D5 and 3. Thermochill's gaskets on both the mounting frame and fan sides of the rad! But i'll see how that goes and take it from there.. :)


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Hey, I like that post:up:

[w!ldkat]

Sorry i've been away so long, there's been so many birthdays this month (including my own) that nearly every weekend for the past 3 weeks has been an overdose of drink fueled mayhem followed by the hangover from hell.. Anyway back to business, flushed the system overnight (not a leak in sight) and gave it a good 4 hour rinse out with some deionised water this morning..

http://upodsw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiI0w_mbSaQClAoblFPHfT6YXRWTcVwcnymgMCO jTn1eMyAcEgtmtYXpIJGHnOWZ-UZpGGUTg98m-g

Then filled up with Feser One UV Blue and fired her up! This was also my first experience of a D5 and i have to say man does that thing shift fluid!! :eek:

http://upodsw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiLf7V16xSyogZQOx4sdbIla_1N9luX0-0HJ1vJZy1wUU_XwfCt8AOUHde___m4mp1HR4aKuut4WbA

http://upodsw.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pKU9pZHxyDiIz7wpnpq48a09hQWppSYwaQS5gM7zbl7dcpmI Ax42fsNmZTSvhi59Y-R-Y2G9ooEdvL0Tb6chrKw

Had to check that it was running when i started it up too, the pump and fans are near silent! Even ambient noise from outside (window closed) was louder! Sweet.. :D

So yay, finally got it up and running.. :up: Gonna spend tonight wiring up some lights and stuff so expect all the proper classy & moody night shots later folks ha ha.. Also got myself a couple of temp t-junctions for in/out readings etc but i'll get them in through the week!


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