Project: LucentTide - V1000 LC Build

[lyl]

Project LucentTide
Welcome to my build log for my watercooling setup. Ive been planning this project for a while, just been waiting for the right time to buy parts, and of course having the funds :)

I'll start by keeping an updated list of what I've used in this project:



Waterblocks:
- D-tek Fuzion v2
- MIPS UD3 Northbridge & MOSFET blocks
Radiators
- Swiftech MCR220-QP
- XSPC RX120
Pumps:
- MCP355 w/ XSPC res-top
- MCP655 w/ EK D5 X-Top V2
Reservoirs
- Swiftech Micro-res V1 (retired)
- EK multioption 150
Tubing:
-Tygon R-3603 7/16" ID (retired)
- Primochill LRT 7/16" Blue UV (retired)
- Clearflex 1/2"ID 3/4"OD
Air Cooling:
- Thermalright T-Rad 2
Fans:
- Petras Yate Loon D12SM & D12SH
- Scythe Gentile Typhoon H
- Scythe Kaze-JYU 100x12mm (On T-rad)

Hardware:
- Intel Core2Duo E8400
- Gigabyte P45-UD3P
- 4GB G.SKILL DDR2 PC8500
- Sapphire HD4870
- Corsair 620HX
- Abit IP-35 Pro (retired)

Misc:
- PT_Nuke
- Lian Li EX-23NB HDD bay
- Arctic Cooling MX-2
- AC Ryan 240mm "Stripes" Radgrill
- Silverstone TJ09 Case Feet
- Sunbeam Rheobus on Lian Li Faceplate
- Sleeved ATX 24pin 12" extension


Before I begin: Unlike many XS builds, this is my modest college-student budget build! I'm not going to blow you away with outrageous products & hardware, but hopefully impress on practicality, cosmetics, and photography! I hope you find my build log useful and or enjoyable. Thanks!



Log

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0212.jpg
Opteron 148 system half dissembled

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0215.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0222.jpg
The case is actually a rebranded Lian Li that i got from Microcenter for $120 a few months back.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0218.jpg
I assume that PowerSpec got to rebrand these because of Lian Li factory defects... here you can see some marks on the mobo tray. no biggie.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0224.jpg
First shipment of parts! Thanks Jab-Tech

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0225.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0226.jpg
While waiting on everything else to come, i started cutting the case. Here's where the first cuts will be made. This cut will open up a lot of area for cables to be routed/hidden

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0228.jpg
After initial cut, but not finished... You can see the minor scratches on the rack that i made while filing :\

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0238.jpg
Not too bad, could use more filing... damn scratches



Well, that's it for now. Next updates when the rest of the parts arrive!
Stay tuned, lots more to come!

[MomijiTMO]

I'm staying tuned!

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Giannis86]

good luck on your project..awaiting more pics ^^

[lyl]

New shipment of parts! This time its from Performance-PCs; thanks guys
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0240.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0242.jpg
mmm.. parts

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0243.jpg
Rheobus guts with stock and lian li faceplate before cutting

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0245.jpg
The radgrill and the case finishes are not a perfect match, but it'll do

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0246.jpg
potential location

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0247.jpg
trying out the case feet. (not mounted)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0248.jpg
TJ09 feet

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0250.jpg
i like.... gotta do something with hat badge though


Mods TODO: (from this shipment only)
-Rheobus Lian Li faceplate drilling & mounting
-Rheobus LED modifications (dimming)
-Fully sleeving the 24pin ATX power extender (individual wires)

Petras (rest of the w/c stuff) and Newegg (new hardware) come tomorrow, see you then

[MomijiTMO]

Those feet are pretty good. Can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.

[philbrown23]

nice man now just to finish it!lol

[requ13m]

great idea on buying the psu extender and just sleeving that, thinking i'l be giving that a go myself:up:

[lyl]

great idea on buying the psu extender and just sleeving that, thinking i'l be giving that a go myself:up:

Yeah, it was an idea from a member on hardforum... ive seen a few people do it here too.

Ive actually completed the sleeving, and got the rest of my parts in, however my camera was hijacked (temporarily)... Ill probably find another camera soon

Im in the process of cutting the opening for the rad.

The 3/8" tubing has proven too small for the 1/2" barbs. I didnt try heating with hot water however. I had to order some barbs for the pump and some more sleeving, so i just went ahead and bought some 7/16" Tygon.

Expecting a completion date sometime next week.

[lyl]

I have finally decided on my loop setup.

Although my initial loop will not be the most optimal, it will work best with my intended final loop.

My final loop intension is when I add the GPU block, to add a 120.1 radiator to the fan slot at the rear of the case. Potentially a NB block too

Initial loop: Res -> Pump -> CPU -> 240 Rad
Final Loop: Res -> Pump -> 120 Rad -> CPU -> GPU -> 240 Rad

The final loop will be whenver a worthy block comes out for the ATi 4870. How long do you expect a block to come out for the 4870 once its released? (that is, if a different block doesnt already work) I am speaking of course about a full coverage block, not one that covers just GPU.

[YMAA]

Subscribed :up:

[lyl]

Well, my camera has been returned, so heres a rather large update! I have some pictures missing in between, sorry! Feel free to ask any questions

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0251.jpg
The extenders came already sleeved, so i just cut the sleeving halfway, and
sleeved the other side. Cable tie in place to prevent the inevitable unraveling

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0257.jpg
Tie off, shrink in place

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0256.jpg
just getting a feel :cool: I really need a black connector

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0260.jpg
Completed shot along with the tools used.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0261.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0266.jpg
Dont be a noob :shakes:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0268.jpg
Petras order!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0269.jpg
Newegg order!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0270.jpg
Block and pump after some cleaning

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Ok, heres where I didnt take pictures. But here's what's been done:
-Radiator hole cut
-Pump L bracket fabricated
-Radiator, Res, Pump, CPU block+mobo mounted
-7/16" Tygon tubing fitted

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0372.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0373.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0374.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0375.jpg
I lost 1 of the rad mounting screws, but i am replacing them with black screws anyway

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0376.jpg
TJ09 Feet attatched

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0379.jpg
Filled up and leak testing!
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So i really like the loop. That being said.... the hard drives dont fit when the res is installed :ROTF::shakes:

I have this on order to remedy the problem
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/images/products/EX-23NB.jpg

Thats all i got for now! Sorry for the terrible pics, i will be taking final pictures with my DSLR.
Rheobus mods to come

[b@llz0r]

looking good mate :up:

I envy you guys that live so close to petras & PPc... if I need a new part its a 1-2 week wait on USPS :(

[lyl]

b@llz0r... my sympathies go to you and other non-US/UK w/c'ers :)

haha i get impatient when it takes more than 3 days :shrug:

in other news, HDD rack should be here on friday :rolleyes: (this time from FrozenCPU)

[ctgilles]

How did you cut the top? More detailed pics please :) (I'm going the same route)

[emoners]

like the way you mounted the pump & reservoir. :up:

[lyl]

How did you cut the top? More detailed pics please :) (I'm going the same route)
Sorry, i didnt take a bunch of pics during the process as i planned, I didnt have my camera at the time

I cut the top with a Dremel and Reinforced Cutting Disks (dont skimp out on the disks... other cutting disks will break very often -- ie. flying shrapnel). I used about 2 disks total (none broke, just got too small to use)

I used the template provided with the AC Ryan Radgrill.

The cutting was fairly easy, mostly due to the soft nature of aluminum. Cutting ON the lines of the template, otherwise youll be able to see edge of your cut when the grill is installed. As everyone says, go slow, let the dremel do the work. Dont apply too much pressure either.

My method for cutting a line was to lightly cut into the metal for the wholbre length of the cut, then going over it multiple time until i completely cut through. Dont try to get your dremel through the metal, then move it down the line. Youll loose a lot of control of your cut, and not to mention break a lot of disks and put a ton of stress on your Dremel.

Also, i cant stress this enough, make sure the holes on the rad fit the ones on the rad grill before using the radgrill's template for screw holes! I made this mistake, and realized that 4 (one fan's worth) of holes were about 1mm too far away. I had already drilled the holes in the case, and had to enlarge them. (not a biggy because they are covered by the grill anyway).

Hope this helps

[lyl]

like the way you mounted the pump & reservoir. :up:

Thanks! This is my favorite part of the loop too. Even though it did put both my hdd racks out of service :rolleyes:

[disruptfam]

nice work mate very clean :)

[skinnee]

I have this on order to remedy the problem
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/images/products/EX-23NB.jpg


WTF is that? Link?

[septim]

nice. more pics please...

skinnee thats a hard drive bay, can be found on PPCs' Lian Li Section...
also available 3slot 4 hard drives EX-34N...

[lyl]

WTF is that? Link?

As septim said its a HDD bay for 5.25 slots. Takes up 2 bays, holds 3 hard drives.

Heres where i got mine
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6140/cpa-219/Lian-Li_EX-23NB_Black_Drive_Bay_ExpansionCooling_Kit.html

Small update later today

[MomijiTMO]

Woot. I'm waiting :D

Great job so far.

[lyl]

in the mean time of my hdd rack arriving, here's a small update of what i did yesterday

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0383.jpg
target: header cables

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0384.jpg
pins out

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0385.jpg
finished product.... the sleeving i used in these pictures was TERRIBLE! not to mention extremely poor quality heatshrink, which i probably will be re-doing in the future. dont mind the ties holding some of the sleeving on.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0386.jpg
fans sleeved

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0389.jpg
i wanted to sleeve the pump, but didnt have a molex tool. so i found that the tip of a ink pen worked surprisingly good for removing the pins. i'll be sleeving this after i get molex pins because i am going to shorten the wires.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0393.jpg
hard drive rails removed from the bottom. atx power in place

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0395.jpg


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0396.jpg
this makes me thirsty :yepp: haze in the tubing is due to flash

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0397.jpg
pain in the arse to plug in w/o taking out the rad.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0398.jpg
the starting of a (sleeved) wire-mess

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/88734f78fa0d4264bdd0488f57b460a6.jpg
before...
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0399.jpg
...and after :p: (1 of 2 of my workspaces)
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let me know if any of these pics dont work... i am at work and some arent loading.

My rheobus mod is taking longer than i thought... i am still contemplating on the best way to drill the holes into a bay cover. But I am getting the resistors to dim the LEDs today hopefully. and will solder them in tonight.

HDD bay tomorrow too

-Logan

[i found nemo]

load fine for me. beautiful product man!!

[septim]

a very clean desk you have there. i envy that...

nice sleeving, how long a roll did you buy, my guest its more than 50ft, hehehe...

[lyl]

a very clean desk you have there. i envy that...

nice sleeving, how long a roll did you buy, my guest its more than 50ft, hehehe...

ty.

well i bought 50ft of 1/8" for sleeving 2 ATX extenders (a good amt left over), and the crappy crappy sleeving kit, that had 10ft of 1/8", 1/4", and 5ft of 1/2" and 1".

the heatshrink that came withe kit was 9mm, 20mm, and 25mm... the poor quality 9mm doesnt shrink well over 1/8" X_X. I used 1/8" shrink on the atx extender

[emoners]

damn wish i was good at sleeving...really having a hard time doing the 20+4 pin cable :(

lyl, you should get that case windowed...it be too bad not to see your work without opening the panel

[lyl]

damn wish i was good at sleeving...really having a hard time doing the 20+4 pin cable :(

lyl, you should get that case windowed...it be too bad not to see your work without opening the panel

Yeah, i plan on cutting a window for it. I am trying to find a way to get a cleaner cut than my dremel at the moment. But if all else fails... ill chop 'er up :)

[Arni]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0260.jpg

I had that same idea ;) nice job

[skinnee]

nice. more pics please...

skinnee thats a hard drive bay, can be found on PPCs' Lian Li Section...
also available 3slot 4 hard drives EX-34N...


As septim said its a HDD bay for 5.25 slots. Takes up 2 bays, holds 3 hard drives.

Heres where i got mine
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6140/cpa-219/Lian-Li_EX-23NB_Black_Drive_Bay_ExpansionCooling_Kit.html


Thanks!

[septim]

clean cut window, drill pilot hole, enlarge with dremel till a metal hacksaw 24teeth fits it, hacksaw away to other pilot hole, then file em smooth and attach plexi window via several botton head/acorn head screws&nuts... admire!...

[lyl]

Good news is the HDD (EX-23N) expansion bay came in (pics below) :up:

Bad news is... I really jumped the gun on buying it because I realized a (very very obvious) way to mount the hard drives. :down:

I'll explain the rest w/ pics+captions:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0400.jpg
my order (ATX connectors are for my sleeved extender)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0401.jpg
unboxing

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0404.jpg
sorry for the nasty flash
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0403.jpg
my initial concern with the EX-23N is that it was going to be too long for my likings

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0406.jpg
i was right -- i dont really like how it sticks out into the center of the case. I am going for a really clean look here.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0405.jpg
But it matches perfectly with the rest of the mesh.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0407.jpg
OK, heres the easier method i realized WHILE trying out the EX23. Just turn the one of the original HDD cages 90 degrees.... :clap:
Note: the EX23 helps keep the hose on the outlet of the pump from kinking; kinda neat

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0408.jpg
:rofl: DUH
Im thinkin a nice piece of alum between the res and the cage will give a really clean look

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0410.jpg
I dont completely regret ordering it... I bet i can do something nice with just the front piece of the bay. Here it could cover up the PSU and wires coming out of it ^^ Just an idea, but i like... :)

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Ok so i have 2 ways i could potentially mount my drives, not too sure which way im going to take. Most likely going to use the original cage, and 'stealth' it with some pieces of aluminum.

Gimmy some feedback XS!

[lyl]

different camera for the rest of the build

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0178.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0179.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0181.jpg

[Lagaaja]

Subscribed. Nice work.

[jorge_metal0]

excellet work with that sleeving... I guess you spend a lot of time doing that, wich size of cable sleeve did you use?

thanks and sorry for my english

[lyl]

I used 1/8" sleeving w/ 1/8" shrink. The shrink was a bit small, and i had to stretch it bit to get it on.

Its not extremely time consuming, you'd be surprised. I suggest cutting all sleeving/shrink beforehand.

[lyl]

before
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0182.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0186.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0188.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0189.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0191.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0192.jpg
comparison
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0193.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0197.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0203.jpg
after
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0204.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0205.jpg

resistors are 10k ohm, 1/4W

[fadetoblack]

Sorry, i didnt take a bunch of pics during the process as i planned, I didnt have my camera at the time

I cut the top with a Dremel and Reinforced Cutting Disks (dont skimp out on the disks... other cutting disks will break very often -- ie. flying shrapnel). I used about 2 disks total (none broke, just got too small to use)

I used the template provided with the AC Ryan Radgrill.

The cutting was fairly easy, mostly due to the soft nature of aluminum. Cutting ON the lines of the template, otherwise youll be able to see edge of your cut when the grill is installed. As everyone says, go slow, let the dremel do the work. Dont apply too much pressure either.

My method for cutting a line was to lightly cut into the metal for the wholbre length of the cut, then going over it multiple time until i completely cut through. Dont try to get your dremel through the metal, then move it down the line. Youll loose a lot of control of your cut, and not to mention break a lot of disks and put a ton of stress on your Dremel.

Also, i cant stress this enough, make sure the holes on the rad fit the ones on the rad grill before using the radgrill's template for screw holes! I made this mistake, and realized that 4 (one fan's worth) of holes were about 1mm too far away. I had already drilled the holes in the case, and had to enlarge them. (not a biggy because they are covered by the grill anyway).

Hope this helps

im actually also cutting my top panel right now (also aluminum) using a dremel and the reinforced cutting wheel. except it's taking me ages.. what rpm did you run at when cutting? maybe im not putting enough force. at this rate ill be done by tomorrow morning..

[CCC]

[QUOTE=lyl;3061528]different camera for the rest of the build

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0178.jpg


i did all my sleeving on the molex and sata connectors but i cant for the life of me get the pins out of the 24pin atx connector.. i have the sunbeam tool kit which includes tools just like you showed earlier but i cant get them out..

any tips on how you got the pins ouf of the 24pin atx connector??

thanks
CCC

[lyl]

im actually also cutting my top panel right now (also aluminum) using a dremel and the reinforced cutting wheel. except it's taking me ages.. what rpm did you run at when cutting? maybe im not putting enough force. at this rate ill be done by tomorrow morning..
i would run around 7-9. shouldnt take too long to get through the metal...



i did all my sleeving on the molex and sata connectors but i cant for the life of me get the pins out of the 24pin atx connector.. i have the sunbeam tool kit which includes tools just like you showed earlier but i cant get them out..

any tips on how you got the pins ouf of the 24pin atx connector??

thanks
CCC
oh man.. i was so confused when i first tried this too. the tool you want to use looks like the bottom one in this pic.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/IMG_0261.jpg

ok, so from the front of the connector, get both of the tool's tips between the edges of the metal pin and plastic housing. give it a little push, youll feel the pin move back... almost a click.
make sure one of the tips isnt inside the pin.

youll see when you get the pins out, that you are just folding two 'wings' on the pin that prevent it from coming out the back.

try googling it, there are probably some good guides/pics


Build news:
Rheobus finished! PC is up and running. pics soon

[manyga]

Very nice Sleeving!!

regards!!

[Waterlogged]

im actually also cutting my top panel right now (also aluminum) using a dremel and the reinforced cutting wheel. except it's taking me ages.. what rpm did you run at when cutting? maybe im not putting enough force. at this rate ill be done by tomorrow morning..

Full RPM's, don't apply any pressure, let the wheel do the cutting. :up:

[lyl]

Here are some pics of me making the rheobus faceplate.

LED holes need some touching up. Ill post better pics of the finished project when i'm satisfied w/ it.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0211.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0213.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0217.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0218.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0238.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/rheobus/DSC_0237.jpg

and a few more pics of the loop. (lighting is 1 white CCL)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0225.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0223.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0230.jpg

getting a new PSU, so dont mind the random wires :)

[b@llz0r]

im sure there is a good reason for it, but why did you solder resisters in?

[lyl]

im sure there is a good reason for it, but why did you solder resisters in?

to dim the LED's. they were WAY too bright (it hurt to look at them).

I just wanted a color indication that a channel was on... not a spotlight!

[emoners]

getting a new PSU, so dont mind the random wires :)

so does that mean you have to re-do the sleeving? :p:

[lyl]

so does that mean you have to re-do the sleeving? :p:

Nope, none of the sleeving i've done so far was to the PSU...

Ill probably be getting a Corsair 620HX which has nice looking all black cables+connectors

Pic here: http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/17-139-002-09.jpg

[SGwillis]

any ideas how the front logo (e.g. the rebranded logo on your pc) comes out ? im in a similar situation where i want to replace it with a blanking plate and drill holes to match the rest of the holes on the front of the case

[lyl]

ive seen it done, but i am not sure the best way to get the thing off without

[lyl]

4870!
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0285.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0287.jpg

[lyl]

Heres my update for the PSU and GPU

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0251.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0252.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0254.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0276.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0277.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0278.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0279.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0280.jpg

HD 4870 vs. X800XL

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0283.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0282.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0281.jpg

[Mankz_91]

Is it me or is the bottom of the PCI slot cover bent quite a bit?

Nice card and nice photography too!

[lyl]

yeah, the slot cover was bent when i got it. had to make it strait to fit it in.

im probably going to try to take off the sticker on the top soon

[emoners]

looking good lyl! :up: i envy your 4870 :(

[disruptfam]

4870 <3

i will be getting 2 x 1gb 4870 or 4870x2 whatever faster :)

more updates

[Papu]

hi i was thinking of getting a stacker 830 evo , i know that they can be converted to Btx very easily , do you think it is worth it? il be running an asus P5k , 4870 and e8400 cooled bya thermalright ifx14?

thanks
love the work :D

[lowfat]

So far it looks great. One suggestion you should consider is polishing the interior of your case. I did it on my old V1000 and it looked great
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/tulcakelume/6307900GT1.jpg

[disruptfam]

So far it looks great. One suggestion you should consider is polishing the interior of your case. I did it on my old V1000 and it looked great
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/tulcakelume/6307900GT1.jpg

+ 1 it does look good :up:

[lyl]

Thanks for comments and suggestions guys

lowfat, yeah, i want to do that for this build. what would you suggest to you use to polish the aluminum?

[lowfat]

I used used a good ol' sanding block and elbow grease. Started @ 1000 grit, then 1500, then 2000. Then use a good rubbing/polishing compound. I used 3M rubbing compound. It takes quite a bit of time, but worth the effort in the end.

[lyl]

did you de-rivet and remove the mid-panel from the case?

[twwen2]

Hey lyl i just got that PSU too. Are you going to sleeve the cables? I had a shot at it and i'm getting there, but i can't get the damned ATX pins out of the connector. I've tried the 24pin, 8pin and 6pin PCI-E connectors, none will budge.:shrug: The molex and fan/floppy connecters were a breeze though.

Your system is looking great btw!:cool:

[lyl]

Hey lyl i just got that PSU too. Are you going to sleeve the cables? I had a shot at it and i'm getting there, but i can't get the damned ATX pins out of the connector. I've tried the 24pin, 8pin and 6pin PCI-E connectors, none will budge.:shrug: The molex and fan/floppy connecters were a breeze though.

Your system is looking great btw!:cool:

I have actually been having the same problem! I sleeved my entire 24-pin extender without a problem, and i tried my took on the 8-pin of the PSU, and i cant them out! Maybe corsair did something different with their pins?

[manyga]

Very clean mod!

Congrats!!

[lyl]

thanks!

grats on the win tonight! (good sig pic!)

[manyga]

Thanksss!!!!

I am still celebrating the goal!!

http://fotos.subefotos.com/a35f3f85de0eee117e0b29d5e32001c7o.gif

Best regards!

[lowfat]

did you de-rivet and remove the mid-panel from the case?

I just left it in, although I am sure a better job could be done with it out.

[twwen2]

I have actually been having the same problem! I sleeved my entire 24-pin extender without a problem, and i tried my took on the 8-pin of the PSU, and i cant them out! Maybe corsair did something different with their pins?

Hmm that's wierd. What tools are you using? I've got the Sunbeam PSU modding kit. I'm not overly impressed with the qualtiy, but it seems to do the job (with the exception of the ATX remover!). Has anyone else sleeved a corsair HX620?

[lyl]

Im using an AC Ryan Toolx

[voigts]

This is a very nice, clean build. Its nice to see people pay attention to detail. You got a great deal on that case. Those cases are among the few that work pretty good with watercooling. You know however that 4870 is dying to be on water too.

[lyl]

You know however that 4870 is dying to be on water too.

i know i know. I will be getting EK full cover for the 4870 when it becomes widely available, as it seems to be the best way to keep the vregs cool.

When i do that ill be needing to add some more radiator... basically going to be redoing the full loop. Trying hold off until mid-August to do this. This will give me enough time to fully decide on what i want to do. And design a window!

[lyl]

thought id take some more pics before i change the loop...

heres 1

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0302PSed-2.jpg

[twwen2]

Nice pic. Are you gonna add the 4870 to the loop?

[lyl]

yeah, just gotta bring myself to throwing more dough at this setup. EK acetal fullcover and a MCR120 on the rear most likely.

[lyl]

Update time! Its been a while

The Tygon had clouded up, and 4870 stock cooler blows (loud), heres my fix
-Primoflex 7/16" Blue
-Thermalright T Rad 2 w/ Scythe Kaze JYU 100mmx12mm fans

More pics to come

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0338.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0339.jpg

[MomijiTMO]

Oh yeah I love this build :).

[BlueAqua]

Nice pictures, that looks damn slick now! Nice work keeping it clean.

[twwen2]

Looks good lyl :)

[lyl]

Oh yeah I love this build :).
Glad its a memorable build! Guess theres not a ton of similar V1ks... :D

Nice pictures, that looks damn slick now! Nice work keeping it clean.
Thanks, I tried to keep it as clean as possible when adding UV.... new territory for me, didn't want to over do it...

Looks good lyl :)
Thank ya!

I wanted to drop a lot more parts into this build... i guess i came to realization of this 'college expenses' thing :rolleyes: Overall im really happy with the build atm... Especially the T-rad 2 w/ the 12mm Scythe fans, i think they look+perform really good.

More pics soon... Gotta document how gross this Tygon got after 4 months :P

[twwen2]

Where are those pics at lyl?;)

:stick:

[lyl]

GAH! I've been busy busy with wrapping up this semester + thanksgiving travels. Ill get some up very soon...

thanks for the interest :)

[twwen2]

Awesome.

I know what you mean about busy, it's that time of year huh.

[lyl]

Okay, here's the pic update i promised a long time ago! Now that the semester is over, I finally have some hobby (or obsession?) time!


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0412.jpg
L to R: (old) Tygon 3603 [7/16"ID,5/8"OD], Primochill LRT [7/16"ID,5/8"OD], Masterkleer [3/8"ID,5/8"OD]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0413.jpg
Hard to believe the sizing on the tube when comparing them side by side... The Tygon was run for <4mo on distilled+PT_Nuke. The LRT tubing came from Performance-PCs just as you see it; looks like it was bound too tight

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0415.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0420.jpg
Gotta do something about the dust intake :\

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0421.jpg
Rear fan isn't staying long, that's why its unsleeved :)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0425.jpg
Tubing run between res and pump is flattned sort of. I think its partially due to the nature of the angle, and that it came deformed (see above) from PPCs

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0426.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0432.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0438.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0442.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0443.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0445.jpg
I'm thinking of putting a fill/drain port here... Attempting to utilize some rotary fittings so it can rotate out when I need it, and back in when I dont.. Seems like it would be a tight fit

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0450.jpg
Here's a little workspace/desk-shot. You might notice that I added a sound card since my last pics (Creative X-fi Platinum I had laying around). I wanted to test the quality between on-board & discrete with my Swan M-10's. Despite my despise for Creative products/software, it does sound better. Note, I'm missing the 19" 4:3 secondary LCD that would go on the arm to the left of my 24" (in the process of packing up to go home)


Now that I have time to work on my build, I'll defiantly be changing some things around!

Here are some of the planned upcoming changes in order of priority...
- Adding mCubed T-Balancer BigNG!
-- Removing modded Sunbeam Rheobus
-- Splicing similar fans together
- Replacing rear exhaust fan w/ Scythe Quiet Typhoon

- Moving the 1/2",3/4" compression fittings
- Adding 45* fittings to the FuZion
- Adding fill/drain port locations

- Moving to XSPC restop
-- Removing Micro-res
-- Moving pump to 5.25 bay area
- Painting interior (color undecided) & cutting cable management
- POSSIBLY W/C'ing the GPU

[twwen2]

Nice update lyl!

I like the new blue tubing, it's always good to have a change every so often. I did prefer the clear though with the white cathode...

Looking forward to seeing what's to come.:up:

[lyl]

Nice update lyl!

I like the new blue tubing, it's always good to have a change every so often. I did prefer the clear though with the white cathode...

Looking forward to seeing what's to come.:up:


Yeah, I had the itch for UV. I scratched it. Ill most likely go back to clear tubing when i move to 1/2" comp fittings. Also thinking about sleeving the tubing black

Tbalancer and new Scythe fans this week!

[hewi]

This is an awesome build, I just have to look it up now & then :) Kept very clean and simple but effective at the same time. Also looking up for some points for my own build in a silver V1000+. Been scavenging parts for a while and im almost there, it's going to be a tight fit with an MCR320 on the top with some Scythe ultra kazes. Might be a bit of a pain to route 1/2" tygon from my 4870X2 to rad but we'll see..lol. Some very nice V1000's on the forum :up:

[lyl]

Thanks hewi,

Yeah, mounting a 320 at the top is defiantly possible, it will just cover (probably) 2 PCI slots... I thought of so many ways to mount more radiator in this case. 120's on the front and rear are defiantly possible, but I really want to see if i can fit a 320 in the front w/ some modding

[hewi]

Thanks hewi,

Yeah, mounting a 320 at the top is defiantly possible, it will just cover (probably) 2 PCI slots... I thought of so many ways to mount more radiator in this case. 120's on the front and rear are defiantly possible, but I really want to see if i can fit a 320 in the front w/ some modding

I've given that some serious thought aswell...mounting a 320 in the front, downside is you will sacrifice all of your 5.2 bays, but if that's not a problem it's a pretty straight forward & easy mod. Just some cutting needed on the midplate and ur done, would propably get some nice airflow for the motherboard aswell if you set the fans on pull from front to back with the front mounted 320. Looking forward to what you come up with :up:

[lyl]

Just measured, i dont think the 320 will fit in my case due to the 220 i already have up top (pun intended). the MCR320 is 16" tall, and thats the exact length from the floor of my case, to the inlet/outlet to my top radiator :rolleyes:

the way i see it, my options are -settle w/ another 120.2 mount it up front, or -extend the top radiator hole to fit a 320, which would defiantly put 2 PCI slots out of order (short cards can fit in there now ie. my sound card) & maybe even cover up some motherboard headers too

[SGwillis]

nice clean install well done:up:

[lyl]

PC is out of the case, while I mod/paint it.

NEW MOBO! Gigabyte P45 UD3P is on the way, as well as some MIPS mosfet and NB blocks.

Here's some pics...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0467.jpg
my very first comp fittings *sniff sniff* [BP 1/2"ID 3/4" OD]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0460.jpg
playing dress-up... (not using comp fittings because I forgot to pick up new tubing)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0481copy.jpg
new case fan [Scythe GentleThyphoon H]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0470.jpg
my new favorite toy [mCubed T-Balancer bigNG]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0475-1.jpg
out of case setup :P

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0473.jpg
:) [XSPC res top]


Now to cut up the V1k some more....

[shazza]

oohhh ... new stuff! Looking good. How do you like those Gentle Typhoons?

[lyl]

I like it a lot... First 120mm fan ive bought that's more than $6 haha. Its indeed quieter than my Lian Li case fan, but havnt compared actual CFMs myself.

[twwen2]

Nice stuff lyl!

Will it all go back in the case eventually?

[skinnee]

Where did you pick up that fan? :shrug:

[lyl]

Nice stuff lyl!

Will it all go back in the case eventually?
Yeah. With an additional QP 240 in the front


Where did you pick up that fan? :shrug:
PP-C's



Here's a shot of the bigNG's software (me just playing around with Temp Curves) for those that havnt seen it. Only a slice of the program's utility ;)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/tbalancer.jpg

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

cool stuff lyl, looks like your new stuff is working out great :up:

[skinnee]

Am i reading the specs right on these fans?

500 rpm: 0.015 A - 5 dBA - 31 m³/h or 1.55 CFM
800 rpm: 0.023 A - 9 dBA - 48 m³/h or 2.44 CFM
1,150 rpm: 0.034 A - 16 dBA - 63 m³/h or 3.15 CFM
1,450 rpm: 0.049 A - 21 dBA - 85 m³/h or 4.25 CFM
1,850 rpm: 0.083 A - 28 dBA - 98 m³/h or 4.9 CFM

I guess thats right looking at the Amp draw, they've got to be whisper quiet though.

[lyl]

cool stuff lyl, looks like your new stuff is working out great :up:
Thanks :up:



Am i reading the specs right on these fans?

500 rpm: 0.015 A - 5 dBA - 31 m³/h or 1.55 CFM
800 rpm: 0.023 A - 9 dBA - 48 m³/h or 2.44 CFM
1,150 rpm: 0.034 A - 16 dBA - 63 m³/h or 3.15 CFM
1,450 rpm: 0.049 A - 21 dBA - 85 m³/h or 4.25 CFM
1,850 rpm: 0.083 A - 28 dBA - 98 m³/h or 4.9 CFM

I guess thats right looking at the Amp draw, they've got to be whisper quiet though.
For my fan, I get (85 m³/h) (3.2808399 ft)³(1/ 60 min) = 50.0291114 CFM :confused:

[anubis_is_evil]

funny names though, GentleTyphoon...:D

guess it really quiet, coz it have more 9 blade on the fan...really love black grey colour on that fan...

cant wait the new gigabyte EP45 you have there, that board really popular these day in my country, dont know excatly why, guess it really good in OCing..:up:

[skinnee]

Stupid multiple measuring systems! Why can't we use metric like the rest of the world! :shakes:

Okay, here is how I did my math. I could easily be wrong.

Convert meters in feet (we're sticking with cubic for volume) and go from hour to minutes - (85 * 3) / 60 = 4.25 CFM

edit:
You're right....50.029 CFM. What the hell was I doing wrong?

edit 2:
ahh... 1 cubic meter equals 35.3 cubic feet, thank you google.

[lyl]

Stupid multiple measuring systems! Why can't we use metric like the rest of the world! :shakes:

Okay, here is how I did my math. I could easily be wrong.

Convert meters in feet (we're sticking with cubic for volume) and go from hour to minutes - (85 * 3) / 60 = 4.25 CFM

edit:
You're right....50.029 CFM. What the hell was I doing wrong?

edit 2:
ahh... 1 cubic meter equals 35.3 cubic feet, thank you google.

Easy mistake :up:

[JimiP]

This build is amazing. Very nice work lyl! :up:

[Bulitt]

superb work, an elegant form cleared up world and appearance. distinguished! I likes :D

[lyl]

This build is amazing. Very nice work lyl! :up:
Thanks!


superb work, an elegant form cleared up world and appearance. distinguished! I likes :D
I appreciate it! :)

[lyl]

low res update :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

haha, nice :up:

good luck with the upgrade, hope all goes smoothly :)

[lyl]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0482copy.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0487.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0492.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0495.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/DSC_0497.jpg

[Jor3lBR]

Hey LyL nice work mate, just subd to this thread! I wanna see those MIPS in place now!

Please see if the apt. number is correct on your address or was it a typo.

Regards!

[hewi]

Waiting for some updates impatiently, Lyl. Just finished cramming an MCR320 on the roof of my V1000-S, and im thinking of adding a 240 aswell...or going for the 360 Feser or XSPC RX. We need more V-1000's on the forums :D

[Nemon]

Yeah. With an additional QP 240 in the front


PP-C's



Here's a shot of the bigNG's software (me just playing around with Temp Curves) for those that havnt seen it. Only a slice of the program's utility ;)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/tbalancer.jpg


So ALL the fans can be connected to the bigNG and be controlled via software on the desktop?

My case has 12 fans but only 5 channels,

I was looking at this but never saw a preview of the software, and they are easy to setup?

[exe163]

What camera did you use?

[lyl]

So ALL the fans can be connected to the bigNG and be controlled via software on the desktop?

My case has 12 fans but only 5 channels,

I was looking at this but never saw a preview of the software, and they are easy to setup?

The software is a little tricky at first, but very powerful once you use it a for an hour or so....

Installation isnt bad at all, manual does a good job of describing and showing pictures. Id suggest it for all, its a fun little toy!


What camera did you use?

Nikon D50



Big update in a bit guys... Ive done a good amount of work, and have pics. Lots of new goodies + a nice chopped-up V1000 :)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

can't wait to see man :up:

[lyl]

Heres 1...


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0581_800w.jpg

[lyl]

Big update, but its not very complete in some of the steps... Hopefully ones after this will help show what ive done better


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0503.jpg
Dissasembling the V2 for the 1st time

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0505.jpg
Kinda dirty, eh

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0506.jpg
Post-ketchup soak... not much difference in the pin matrix :\

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0509.jpg
Every case modder should own a Unibit :)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0515.jpg
My radiator cut that was never shown previously

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0516.jpg
Stripping down the case...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0520.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0517.jpg
Unibit hole for routing some cables

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0523.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0524.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0533.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0535.jpg
Told you I was gonna cut it up... Aluminum/mesh covers will be made over the mid plate to cover the holes

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0537.jpg
Half-shroud style

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0540.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0542.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0538.jpg
XSPC RX120, fan+shroud mounted. And a nice hole for tube routing

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0551.jpg
There will be two loops...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0552.jpg
Nakie DDC

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0553.jpg
Dirty res top from factory...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0558.jpg
A bit cleaner.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0559.jpg
Temp probe for the DDC :)

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0560.jpg
The beautiful EK D5 X-TOP V2

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0561.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/WC%20Worklog/DSC_0562.jpg


Thats it for now... more comprehensive pictures once i get the 2nd pump :)

[headala]

Wow', looking great! Let us know how you like the v2 top.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

great photos lyl :D, and nice parts

[anubis_is_evil]

EK top do really gorgeous...just ordering EK top V2 for DDC..to bad the acetal is out of stock on PPCS last week when my friend held mass order for ordering LC's stuff from US...have to satisfy with the plexi one, addicted to black i guess :shakes:

can't wait for more lyl...:up:

[Oli4v]

idd, EK tops look very beautiful, I wanted the X-top V2 acetal for my pump, but my WC-dealer only had the acrylic version on stock, and a few acetals of the V1 ...

[Zw_Roodbaard]

Looking great man :)

I've got a V1200 and I'm going to watercool that case too, maybe I can borrow a little bit of inspiration from this build :P

[lyl]

Thanks for the positive comments guys :)

Heres the rest of the pics of the B E A UTIFUL MIPS blocks... :toast: Some of the blacks got washed out (therefore detail in the acetal) in the images because I need a speed light/external flash

Enjoy


http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0565_800w.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0566_800w.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0567_800w.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0574_800w.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0578_800w.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0579_800w.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q204/lyl18/MIPS%20UD3%20Blocks/DSC_0581_800w.jpg

oh PS, if anyone wants wallpaper sized versions, Id be more than happy to send them :D

Ive got the NB/mosfet loop up, and bleeding it as i type... Hmm... shall i post pictures/video?

[lyl]

watching the bubbles...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xm3WP7-UL4
:yepp:

[emoners]

great shots lyl! :up: case & mods are looking great!

[theseeker]

Very nice build and VERY clean!

[Jor3lBR]

Thanks for the positive comments guys :)

Heres the rest of the pics of the B E A UTIFUL MIPS blocks... :toast: Some of the blacks got washed out (therefore detail in the acetal) in the images because I need a speed light/external flash

Ive got the NB/mosfet loop up, and bleeding it as i type... Hmm... shall i post pictures/video?

Looking GREAT LyL!

Did you remember to mount the Mosfets blocks screws from the back? I think thats the proper way to assemble MIPS blocks.

Do you think it would fit a compression + rotary on the NB block?

[lyl]

Yeah, Mosfets are screwed in from back. I was a little weary on how tight i should torque the NB screws because the screws are almost the length of the motherboard stand offs and the block was still a little loose. I got the screws within .02mm of the mobo tray, and its a little tighter, at least no side-to-side play.

[twwen2]

Looks fantastic lyl!

I'm interested to see where this is all going...:)

[Grinch]

very nice!

[Jor3lBR]

Do you think it would fit a compression + rotary on the NB block?

^^ Could you see if fits?

[lyl]

^^ Could you see if fits?

Oops, sorry, I missed your question.

The NB inlet/outlets are very close together, but yes, w/ 45 rotaries. I tried it out, two 45's+compressions fit fine (ill probably end up doing this). OR... i havnt tried it, but It could be very similar to what I did w/ the Fuzion, and a 45+comp on one side and a extender+comp on the other. They NB ports are slightly closer than the Fuzions, so it may take 2 extenders. Hopefully a pic will help, let me know if this doesnt make sense

I can measure later when i have a bit more time :)

[lyl]

Heres a non-hardware related update that im excited to post!

Since this build has grown in 2 stages, I decided a dedicated project like this should be given a name. Introducing...


Project LucentTide
:YIPPIE::YIPPIE:

[Jor3lBR]

Thanks for the pic LyL it solved my question.

L00King Sharp! Can't wait to see some OC results.

[lyl]

Heres a little update to keep/grab some attention, as this build is 95% done... Awaiting 2nd pump, then comes the final photography part!

It might be a well known fact, but was news to me, but EK reseviours do not seal properly with 1/2" comp fittings. The fitting's base is too large to make a good seal between res+oring. I needed a G1/4 extender to achieve a seal

Other related news, i believe have the finishing touches to my fittings.... THANKS to BP and Gary @ sidewindercomp' for the works of art! :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

you should PM one of the admins to get that thread title changed to your new project name (I like it btw :D)

[lyl]

you should PM one of the admins to get that thread title changed to your new project name (I like it btw :D)

Good idea & done

[lyl]

i'll just leave this right here...

[lyl]

current state of the PC....


i needed the PC up and running asap for school work so I was kinda in a rush to get hardware in. I dont have much more work to do... just gotta find a way to fit font bay covers back on (scythe hdd rack gets in the way of the clips), and splice GPU fan cables (the stray ones that you see).

Also moving the tbalancer to the hdd rack

havnt had time to OC yet either ><

[barfastic]

i had that problem with the scythe rack mount too. what i did was drilled 3 new holes on each panel, so that i could move the bays 1cm back. and then my bay brackets just clicked on. :D

[lyl]

cool, thanks for the tip.