SaberX01
06-14-2008, 01:33 AM
The Rig will not only be for folding, but hitting a few benchmarks along the way (Hopefully :confused: )
All of the parts are in.
CORE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
CASE: Antec Twelve Hundred
MOB: Rampage Formula
CPU: Lapped to 10 Micron, Intel Extreme QX9770
RAM: 4GB (2x 2GB) OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Edition
PSU: Enermax 550. Changed this, will explain why later.
GPU: HD 3870 x2
HDD: 2x 73GB Raptors 1x 1TB Maxtor (Thinking about SSD's for Boot / OS Drives, They're A Bit Costly Still)
OSS: Changed This. Running Vista 32 first, then Linux 64-Bit
COOLING
NOZZELS: All 1/2" (13mm) G1/4T Nickle-Plated Brass Compression
CPU: D-Tek FuZion V2 CPU Block with Fuzion Quad Core Insert
V-REG: 2x EK-MOSFET Asus 3a MOSFET (Acetal) with EK-MOSFET Asus 3a Backplate
NB: EK-NB S-MAX Acetal
SB: EK-NB/SB ASUS 4 Acetal
RADIATOR: Thermochill PA120.2
PUMP: Swiftech MCP655 with Speed Contoller
TANK: Alphacool Repack-cooling Slot-In Black with Blue LED Backlighting
CASE TWEEKS
.. Lian-Li Solid Aluminum Black Anodized Casters
.. Custom Backside Power Harness
.. Custom Backside Sensor & Comms Harness
UPDATE 14-JUN-08
Rampage Formula MB, as it is out of the box:
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-1.jpg
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... Use a few hand tools, couple of pints and your in there:
NOTE: If you use Freeze Spray, and You Break It, dont Blame Me :D
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-2.jpg
.
... Walaaa, No more NB/SB Heatsinks. Ever wonder why your NB gets so warm, have a look at the compound job ASUS did. One thing I've been doing on every board I buy, is reworking the NB & SB even if I don't replace the stock heatsinks.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-3.jpg
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... and the board with the NB, SB and V-REG heatsinks removed:
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-4.jpg
.
... EK blocks installed, just for test fitting & plumming:
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-6.jpg
.
... Now for the CPU. This was a stressful experience. I'm using my Rampage Formula test rig to post this, with the lapped CPU, so all is well :D. I would have been really *issed-off to wreck a 1000.00 dollar processor.
I used a bit of foam, the processor backing plate and painters tape to seal off the backside and edges of the CPU while I was lapping it.
Sand Paper Used (g=Grit, m=Micron): 400g, 600g, 800g, 1000g, 40m, 25m, 20m, 15m and finally 10m.
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-7.jpg
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... Here it where it started from. Getting the CPU lettering in the pic was not an easy feat as it was written in a very light silver. I did the best I could with the antique digi cam that I have.
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-8.jpg
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Ok .. After about 30 to 40 stressfull minutes of lapping, wondering if Im killing the thing, here's the results. Could have done a better job of cleaning the edges before I took the picture :) You can see by the edges, the IHS was certainly not flat, as there is still a bit of knickle remaining, but I was a bit twitchy about taking it down any further. You can't see it in the picture very well, but the extreme edges are beveled about 1 mil on all four sides.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-9.jpg
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... and here's where things are today:
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http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-10.jpg
.
... and yes, before you ask, the CPU is still alive and kicking :D .. I bumped up the FSB, left everthing else stock and was well impressed. My test rig is on marginal air. Looks promising to hit 4G's easily.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-12.jpg
.
... here's my Rampage Test rig. Looks a bit ratty, but it's real easy to work on. This board would have been my primary rampage board but I broke one of the SATA connectors, so I have a nice testing board now :D
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-14-1.jpg
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I'll be moving onto the case next. Which is also giving me a bit of stress, as I want the Cooler integrated inside the box, but that may prove to be a bit of a challange. One has to question the wisdom of those putting themself through such stressfull events. I guess it will pay off in the long run :D
.
All of the parts are in.
CORE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
CASE: Antec Twelve Hundred
MOB: Rampage Formula
CPU: Lapped to 10 Micron, Intel Extreme QX9770
RAM: 4GB (2x 2GB) OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 Reaper HPC Edition
PSU: Enermax 550. Changed this, will explain why later.
GPU: HD 3870 x2
HDD: 2x 73GB Raptors 1x 1TB Maxtor (Thinking about SSD's for Boot / OS Drives, They're A Bit Costly Still)
OSS: Changed This. Running Vista 32 first, then Linux 64-Bit
COOLING
NOZZELS: All 1/2" (13mm) G1/4T Nickle-Plated Brass Compression
CPU: D-Tek FuZion V2 CPU Block with Fuzion Quad Core Insert
V-REG: 2x EK-MOSFET Asus 3a MOSFET (Acetal) with EK-MOSFET Asus 3a Backplate
NB: EK-NB S-MAX Acetal
SB: EK-NB/SB ASUS 4 Acetal
RADIATOR: Thermochill PA120.2
PUMP: Swiftech MCP655 with Speed Contoller
TANK: Alphacool Repack-cooling Slot-In Black with Blue LED Backlighting
CASE TWEEKS
.. Lian-Li Solid Aluminum Black Anodized Casters
.. Custom Backside Power Harness
.. Custom Backside Sensor & Comms Harness
UPDATE 14-JUN-08
Rampage Formula MB, as it is out of the box:
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-1.jpg
.
... Use a few hand tools, couple of pints and your in there:
NOTE: If you use Freeze Spray, and You Break It, dont Blame Me :D
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-2.jpg
.
... Walaaa, No more NB/SB Heatsinks. Ever wonder why your NB gets so warm, have a look at the compound job ASUS did. One thing I've been doing on every board I buy, is reworking the NB & SB even if I don't replace the stock heatsinks.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-3.jpg
.
... and the board with the NB, SB and V-REG heatsinks removed:
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-4.jpg
.
... EK blocks installed, just for test fitting & plumming:
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-6.jpg
.
... Now for the CPU. This was a stressful experience. I'm using my Rampage Formula test rig to post this, with the lapped CPU, so all is well :D. I would have been really *issed-off to wreck a 1000.00 dollar processor.
I used a bit of foam, the processor backing plate and painters tape to seal off the backside and edges of the CPU while I was lapping it.
Sand Paper Used (g=Grit, m=Micron): 400g, 600g, 800g, 1000g, 40m, 25m, 20m, 15m and finally 10m.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-7.jpg
.
... Here it where it started from. Getting the CPU lettering in the pic was not an easy feat as it was written in a very light silver. I did the best I could with the antique digi cam that I have.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-8.jpg
.
Ok .. After about 30 to 40 stressfull minutes of lapping, wondering if Im killing the thing, here's the results. Could have done a better job of cleaning the edges before I took the picture :) You can see by the edges, the IHS was certainly not flat, as there is still a bit of knickle remaining, but I was a bit twitchy about taking it down any further. You can't see it in the picture very well, but the extreme edges are beveled about 1 mil on all four sides.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-9.jpg
.
... and here's where things are today:
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-10.jpg
.
... and yes, before you ask, the CPU is still alive and kicking :D .. I bumped up the FSB, left everthing else stock and was well impressed. My test rig is on marginal air. Looks promising to hit 4G's easily.
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-12.jpg
.
... here's my Rampage Test rig. Looks a bit ratty, but it's real easy to work on. This board would have been my primary rampage board but I broke one of the SATA connectors, so I have a nice testing board now :D
.
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t29/95-S351R/Q9770-Extreme/IMG-14-1.jpg
.
I'll be moving onto the case next. Which is also giving me a bit of stress, as I want the Cooler integrated inside the box, but that may prove to be a bit of a challange. One has to question the wisdom of those putting themself through such stressfull events. I guess it will pay off in the long run :D
.