Project: Whacked

[emuexport]

Hi All,

Long time lurker! I love these forums keep me safe and off the streets :rolleyes::D:cool:

I started this mod before I ordered a lot of parts etc (Dec 07). Got married, promoted went back to University doing night classes and moved house during the last six months so not much progress. But thats all about to change! Hopefully by starting this worklog I will get my build finished instead of half built!

The goal for this mod was to create a functional fully internal water cooled PC thats easy to take to LANs. As my choice of case was based on what I had available I went with a Thermaltake Soprano from my S939 build in 2005.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01456.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01454.jpg

The idea was to front mount a radiator in the front of the case as an intake, hadnt seen it done much in such a small case and I wanted it to all be internal and easy to take to LANs. (I have seen a few questions about front mounted rads so maybe this will help someone decide)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01457.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01458.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01460.jpg

Gutted Soprano w00t w00t
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01461-1.jpg

Test layout
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01467.jpg

Some parts i got from Sidewinders, Thanks Gary
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01529.jpg

The upgrade consists of:
Q6600 G0
Abit IP35-PRO
2 x 2GB OCZ Reaper X PC6400
8800GTS 512MB (G92)
Test build why dremeling the case!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01508.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01518.jpg
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Love those heatsinks on the RAM!!!!

In the meantime I have installed the watercooling loop and overclocked to my hearts content using the MCR320.
I ordered a PA120.3 and a MCW60 for the NB as it runs mighty hot when overclocked I have some more stuff on order should arrive in the next few days so I can continue my build. I'll try and take more photos as I go to build this worklog.

Should have an update this weekend.

[lyl]

i always liked that style case... i could never afford the CM Wavemaster though :)

looking forward to the build

[emuexport]

Yeah CoolerMaster wavemaster was also my favorite but a little hard to find in Oz!
The Tt Soprano was a good case a few years ago when it came to price etc but noisy fans and long video cards make it a Mod case!

More pics to follow soon!

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[MomijiTMO]

Where the hell do you find the time to go to uni and work and do this? Uni totally owns my life and the 1 day I work a week is my free time lol. [Finished my exams on Thursday so I can stay on here all day haha].

Everything looks pretty good :up: How long did it take for your order to arrive? Do we get slugged with GST? [I'm thinking of ordering from them]

Oh yeah Flabbergast is under new management now. I hope the new owner keeps up the great service.

[emuexport]

Tell me about it!

I do on average 45-50 hours a week 2hours commute every day to and from work 3 hours every monday for uni let alone all the study!

I ended up taking a break from uni for a couple of months as work is real intense atm besides the fact that I am trying to get my CPEng at the same time lol

I order thru sidewindercomputers, performance-pcs and petrastech. So far all have been great just plan your buys as shipping is a killer as I am sure you are aware.

With regards to GST I dont think we have to pay GST on items under $1000 atm (dont quote me on that but I read it somewhere and I havent paid any duty yet)

Orders usually take a week to get here.

[MomijiTMO]

Yeah I think I'll be doing 1 shipment :D. Thanks for the GST help. I guess I'm safe then.

When I finally finish my B Sci/Comm mid 2010, post grad is the last thing on my mind [unless we're in a really bad recession].

[emuexport]

Short Update:

I needed to put my rig back in a case so i took the oppurtunity to put the PA120.3 in the loop along wih the NB and GPU cooling.

heres a teaser!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01551.jpg

I received a shipment from Petras (Cheers Aaron)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01549.jpg
And one from Sidewinders (thanks Gary)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01550.jpg

You can never have too mnay fans! lol

I didnt get much done this weekend but have tomorrow off (Monday-time in lieu) so should get a fair bit done!

Le me know what you think!:D

[mrmaigo]

Oooo... that's a lot of bondo... I hope you're not sanding that in the same room as ANYTHING you own.
Lots of nice stuff going on here

[b@llz0r]

looking good mate :up:

[xTKxhom3r]

wow i have the same case! well had i just bought a new one you want my soprano? haha and your crazy for trying to fir that huge rad in the case!

[Giannis86]

looking good so far..good luck on your build

[emuexport]

@mrmaigo: All sanding is done in the garage. Same place where I do the spray painting, cutting etc!

Unfortunately as I have swapped from a MCR320 to a PA120.3 the spacing on the fans have changed so I will need to redo the front of the case as it wont line up anymore with the fans! So it looks like I will have a tri-hole on the front like some mods I have seen (two in most cases, havent ever seen three! ;) )

@xTKxhom3r: Good luck with the soprano case! I struggled to SLI to 7800GXTs which is part of the reason it became spare and available for this mod! :)
Not so much crazy as Xtreme! why not try something different! As this is a LAN comp i dont need much storage one or two Raptor-Xs should be good enough for my games! Still working out how to install the hard drive atm.

Thanks for all the good feedback hopefully it'll turn out sweet! and upgradeable in that all I have to do is upgrade the comp hardware and the WC equipment should do for a couple of years (I have 30cms from the back of the motherboard to the fans on the rad so it should fit almost all cards right (seeing as the GTX280 is about 27cm)!

emu

[emuexport]

A question for you guys do you think I should ditch the T-line in favour of either the MC-RES or EK RES250?
(Note: Case is upside-down! to keep those bloody swiftech ram sinks on the GFX card! - Luckily I have an iandh heat sink!)
I have a mock setup shot of the MC-RES the loop would go: RES-Pump-RAD-CPU-GPU-NB-RES
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01552.jpg
The advantage of this in my mind would be that there would be a nice straight line from the RES to the pump and I would get rid of that T-Line (Keep in mind that I dont plan on pulling my PC apart all the time so ease of access is not paramount)

With the EK RES I would need to shift the pump back a bit closer to the motherboard side to make the inlet and outlet ports line up (I plan on using the bottom ports) I'd also need to increase the RES's standoff from the case so I could still fit a 120 fan on the back of the case as exhaust.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01553.jpg

Thoughts?

[septim]

placement of res above pci slot brackets may hinder getting to your cards...

other that that, yeah ditch the T-line...

nice build btw, giving me some ideas...

[armeniandave]

I would ditch the the T-Line only personally. I do have a t-line but I only use it to fill and add a little extra capacity. I have my reservoir in line with my pump and it works out well. I will be changing all over to XSPC reservoir tops soon but that's only cause I want to put a 250mm fan on the side of the case. The way I have it now works great.

Dave W
(UN)Designs

[emuexport]

Thanks for your opinions!

I'll be ditching the T-line and replacing with a MC-RES. No more OCing till I get this mod finished now I guess! :(
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/36GHz-1.jpg
More pics to follow!

[emuexport]

As Promised! (Got caught up tidying my study so not as much done as i had planned)

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01561.jpg

My collection of servers from work, what can I say they were going to throw them out!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01562.jpg

Removed all PC components from case, drained WC loop, pulled off the swiftech sinks that hadnt fallen off already! lol

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01555.jpg

Whats that front slot for??? hmmm Maybe a Scythe Kaze Master?!?!?!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01560.jpg

I'm suprised no one asked me yet but I will have a DVD drive in this build, the one place where it can fit snuggly is above the PSU sticking out the back! (Shouldnt be too much of a hassle as the Case will sit on my desk):rolleyes::cool::D

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01557.jpg

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Some cable hiding holes!
Front -should be hidden under the Motherboard

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01556.jpg

Easier to see from the back!:up::D

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSC01559.jpg

Hopefully I'll get more done during the week but it looks like another hectic week ahead at work and my wifes birthday to boot!

One bit of advice to all you guys out there, Man Made diamonds! (aka simulants) You can either tell them if they are the frugal type or not tell them you cant tell unless you look under a microscope imho!
http://www.secrets-shhh.com/

emu

p.s. let me know if the pics are too big (I have a 22" and 24" so not much is big for me!)

[septim]

big for some, try 1024x768...

should be good, post more pics...

[emuexport]

Latest update:

I am selling my 8800GTS 512 to a friend as he wants a cheap upgrade from his 7800GTX 256. So I'll be getting a 4870. I plan on waiting for the 1GB model to come out and see if that provides any real world benefit.

Any preferences on full cover blocks versus the likes of the MCW60? I thought less restriction would be better?

The other update is I plan on using some UV reactive Fesser Tubing instead of Dyes that way I can have distilled and some bleach etc instead of trying to add dye!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/yhst-65556269779593_2003_28157915.jpg

or

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/yhst-65556269779593_2003_28443592.jpg

or

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/yhst-65556269779593_2003_28984945.jpg

I was oringinally planning Metallic Blue on the outside and black interior with Red tubing whatya reckon?

then I thought just make it all blue with black on the inside and blue tubing.

I also have a UV reactive blue window to use.

thoughts?

[Lagaaja]

No UV windows plz, I think it can really ruin the build as you won't be able to see inside the case so well anymore after the cathodes are turned on..

Anyways, looking good so far :)

[septim]

u have uv tubes, just use plain clear acrylic for the window... (i wonder what a thin pc of black acrylic 1/8 with white cathodes inside would look like...)

[emuexport]

Gotcha!

But I havent ordered the UV tubing yet! what colour do you guys think?

[XS_RoB]

Loving the Bondo on the face plate. Looks like you have a make shift Shroud going on with it too?

I cant wait to see how it turns out!

Great Job so far and Interesting!

[The[R]eaper]

The other update is I plan on using some UV reactive Fesser Tubing instead of Dyes that way I can have distilled and some bleach etc instead of trying to add dye!

no need for bleach. just straight distilled or with pt-nuke if ya got it. either way lookin good so far :up:

[emuexport]

Thanks.

The only thing is that seeing as I swapped from a MCR320 to a PA120.3 the spacing on the fans is different. I'll have to start again with the front intake and rebondo it. I should end up with three independant blowholes.

Just finished sleeving my 24-pin ATX lead but I'll redo it later as it didnt turn out how i wanted. Will post more pics later on.

emu

[emuexport]

Another Update:

I managed to sleeve my ATX lead from the PSU. First time I've ever sleeved anything! I will redo it and some point as I would like to sleeve each individual wire (as per murderbox) this might make it look like fingers coming from under the motherboard! atm the sleeving is black not sure wether i will change it to blue! Sort of heading towards the minimalist view like I saw in Raxxaths mod in the WC case gallery very slick!

Anyways more pics!

The victim!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF0528.jpg

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What a mess! lol

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF0534.jpg

All sleeved up and nowhere to go!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF0538.jpg

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Look out its a bunch of snakes!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF0542.jpg

More to follow shortly!

[emuexport]

Another question for you guys!

As I plan on replacing my 8800GTS with a 4870X2 (still pending results) would it be better to add the MCR320 on the back of the case and put it into the loop like so:
PA120.3--CPU-GPU-NB-MCR320-RES-PUMP ?

or have two independant loops?

I will see what I can fit in tonight when I get home with respect to wether I have enough space for either MCP-655 or MCP 355 both or each loops. Thoughts?

Also need to work out how to fit the RES's in as well.

I have about 30cm between the PCI-backplate and the Fans on the PA120.3 so I should be able to fit a 4870x2 but it all depends on the placement of the second loop if at all.

[AllAgainstPaul]

I really like how you used multiple mesh wire covers on the Motherboard cable. It looks cleaner that a single fat wire cover and probably has better flexibility.

[emuexport]

Thanks. But it was stolen/borrowed from others in this forum. I will definitely tidy it up more next time as its not as clean as I would have liked.
Check out Evilapes build in the water case gallery.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3107922&postcount=9517

[leo_bsb]

Another question for you guys!

As I plan on replacing my 8800GTS with a 4870X2 (still pending results) would it be better to add the MCR320 on the back of the case and put it into the loop like so:
PA120.3--CPU-GPU-NB-MCR320-RES-PUMP ?

or have two independant loops?

I will see what I can fit in tonight when I get home with respect to wether I have enough space for either MCP-655 or MCP 355 both or each loops. Thoughts?

Also need to work out how to fit the RES's in as well.

I have about 30cm between the PCI-backplate and the Fans on the PA120.3 so I should be able to fit a 4870x2 but it all depends on the placement of the second loop if at all.

I will replace my 8800GTS with a 4870x2 too and I'll keep one loop only.
By my temperatures and Martin's test the PA120.3 will suffice. I have just the Q6600 and vid card on the loop.

[emuexport]

Setup my loop again for some testing etc on saturday and leak tested etc

Didnt use the computer for two days and came back to find my tubes were full of a brown liquid!

I dont think I cleaned the PA120.3, Fusion V2, MC-RES and MCW30 properly the only one that got touched at all was the PA120.3 and I rinsed it with Hotwater only!

Looks like the tubing was growing and it was eating away at my fittings and blocks (Galvanic corrosion). camera is off line atm so no pics

My liquid was made up of some water and bleach from 6 months ago (I dont remember exactly anymore) and some algae killer from the local pet store! (Algae Cure for ponds).

All of my fittings are either D-Tek or EK.

I have now cleaned the loop entirely and flushed the rad!

I hooked up my loop again and when the system was circulating this green-brown water came out at one point into my res. It was at this point that I circulated the fresh distilled and bleech thru the loop pumping the system clean into the drain until it cleared up (4 litres later lol)

I should be back on track for more Case mods to fit it all in the old Soprano case this weekend!

the only part that will delay the completion of the build (and it should be easy to add later) is the 4870X2 depending on performance of course.

Any ideas on the brown-green water after two days? What would have been eating at my fittings and blocks? I'm assuming what I have in my loop is all copper right?

one sad emu - learning the hard way!

[MomijiTMO]

Probably the bleech and algae killer don't mix.

[emuexport]

looks like it! :brick::brick::brick:
left it off last night after running for a few hours and this morning I can see deposits forming at the barbs.

I bet you the Rad is clogged full of that :censored::upset:. Well I will be getting some more Distilled tonight and keep flushing that bastard! I'll have to replace the barbs now as they are all statring to corrode in certain places.

[emuexport]

Well i just had a chat with one of my mates who studied chemistry at uni (I barely passed it at highschool! lol)

He is worried that the bleech will cause oxidation as that is what it does and doesn't understand why we would use it in a loop full of metals!

The black-Green gunk he believes is caused by the reaction between the bleech and algae killer. I'll do a test tonight when I get home and let you all know!

I cant believe I am such a noob! I didnt use the alagae killer the rest of the time for the last 6-12 months and now I add it and it messed everything up.

[MomijiTMO]

To be honest I don't even know why you used it. Bleach can be quite a few compounds with different functionality so I can't really comment on what is occurring in your loop.

[emuexport]

Well I finished checking my loop again!

For sure my PA120.3 is rusting not sure what the combinations were that caused it. Anyway I have flushed it used some rad flush on it after flushing hot water for an hour. I went and found myself some radiator coolant and put this in with some de-ionised water. Fingers crossed no more rust or corrosion.

I guess this is the joy of getting wet. Well as long as I dont do it again I'll put it down to experience.

[MomijiTMO]

Yup :up:

Any pictures of this finished loop?

[emuexport]

I think this is what you requested!

Heres the cleaned loop with Coolant! note the green colour! Just leak testing etc atm

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0549.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0548.jpg

[MomijiTMO]

Looks good :D. Is the green UV reactive?

[emuexport]

hmmmm........

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0550.jpg

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Nulon ultracool FTW! lol

Didnt think that radiator coolant would be UV reactive. It looks much better in real life!

[hotdun]

I wouldn't have thought so either...wow, that looks great. That loop is gonna have some crazy flow btw.

[emuexport]

crazy flow?????:confused::confused:

I guess you mean my really short loop!:rolleyes::up::D

[MomijiTMO]

Nice green there :)

[hotdun]

crazy flow?????....

Xactly....:rolleyes:

[emuexport]

Well after procrastinating for ages I have decided that I will put the MCR320 in this build. With some of Martins testing it looks like it would be the best for this rig as otherwise I will have to redo the mounting and front shroud.

As this is a LAN build the MCR320 should be sufficient for a Q6600, NB and VGA (not sure what it will be maybe the 4870X2.....)

I'll keep the PA120.3 for my MM Ascension BDS build (08-09 depending on funds! lol - tax return)

More pics - Progress tomorrow.

Update: Pics of Rad and shroud-intake!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0563.jpg http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0564.jpg http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0565.jpg

bit of primer. still need to Bondo the Kaze Master to the top, fill in the gaps etc but it shouldnt be as big a job as the front intake!

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[Janno]

the faceplate looks like a strawberry cream pie :P

good job, btw. nice to see a TT being hacked up

[Asgard_thor]

did you spray paint that inside?

[emuexport]

@Asgard thor:Sort-of!
Its in my garage (you can see my lawnmowers wheel in the last pic!), with the roller door open. Nasty fumes!

@Janno: Tt are just asking to me modded. Cheapish cases that just dont quite work IMHO.

[emuexport]

Another little update. Trying not to miss too much but as you know sometimes you just get caught up in it! lol

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Spent a good couple of hours sanding will do some more tomorrow!

[Utnorris]

Coming a long nicely. This is so you can mount the fans and rad to the front, correct? Did the new front bezel add significant weight to the build?

Thanks,

Utnorris

[emuexport]

Yeah thats right its a giant blowhole (well suck hole lol).

It has added weight but as I cut out a lot of the case it shouldn't be too bad and I have kept it so that it is removable. Hopefully the hinges can still hold it!

emu

[emuexport]

Well I got around to spray painting some of the parts this last week so here are some photos.

Still waiting for the 4870X2 war to pan out as surely Nvidia will come back with something and that will lead to a beter price for us all!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0608.jpg

Blowhole - not finished just testing the way the colour will look on that much bondo! :rolleyes:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0607.jpg

And my favorite! I really dont think the photos do it justice but I'll post some more of the finish later.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0602.jpg

3 coats of primer with a sand in between the first and second. Then 2 coats of cyan metallic blue then 3 coats of clear coat - then leave for a few days to harden! Its real nice and smooth now maybe a bit of polish lol!

[Postal Dude]

I havent read through the entire thread, but i really like what i see. Yours and my case are almost exatly the same. So i know full well some of the obstacles you've had to overcome. I only had to incorporate a 220mm rad so things were a little easier. Love your progress though. Keep it up!

[emuexport]

Well i am pretty happy with my spray painting. it isnt perfect but next time I will do things slightly different. Tell you what tho' adding a few coats of clearcoat really makes the paint seem deeper if you know what I mean! :D:yepp::up:

Anyways here are a few pics! Skipped the reassembly bit though so just a few photos from different angles. I have one panel to finish - side panel with window hopefully I'll get to it tomorrow.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0609.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0610.jpg
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http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0612.jpg

And the front obviously not finished yet! :rolleyes:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0614.jpg

My favorite the side panel - paint job looks awesome!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0616.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0617.jpg

[Utnorris]

Man, I really love that paint job. This is really looking great. I love the way you put the fan control on top, looks very professional. Can't wait to see the finished front. Fantastic job!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap:

Utnorris

[mpower1001]

Nice paint job

[disruptfam]

wow this is looking good. nice work!

[emuexport]

Thanks for the great comments guys. It's still not perfect all over but will do for now. Next revision will be better!

Made some more changes today so I'll take some more pictures tomorrow hopefully I can have my loop setup and running tomorrow after work.

emu

[emuexport]

Almost there!

Well I put some more stuff together. I still need to buff it and do a bit more re-spraying but it will be ready for the LAN this weekend! :up::D

Flash Anyone! (Apologies for the pics, need to practice a bit more!)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0619.jpg

Top View!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0620.jpg

The wiring mess so far.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0621.jpg

My stealthed DVD drive. Only place left to fit it lol :rolleyes:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0623.jpg

With some guts
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0624.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0625.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0627.jpg

up top
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0628.jpg

Down low
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0629.jpg

Throw in a bit of tubing and do the leak test.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0631.jpg

I am waiting on some new tubing reusing some just so I can get up and running for this weekend. Sleeving will arrive soon too so I can tidy up the fan wiring. I'll need to respray the crossbeam as it copped some overspray at some point.

Should be able to take some night pics with UV tonight, I added some fesser cleav/uv dye to my distilled.

I fired up the radiator fans this morning! Whoaahhhhhhh!!! some serious windtunnel! Those High speed yates put out a lot of air! Hopefully enough to help keep the 4870X2 cool when it arrives (Still deciding wether to get that or wait for Nvidias response which must be soon - Can't see them taking it lying down!)

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0641.jpg

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0647.jpg
:shocked::eek::clap::yepp::up::woot::woot:

Old Vs New (admittedly I had an 8800GT 512MB inbetween but only for a couple of months! before I sold it - then on the 7800GTX for the last 2 months!)
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0657.jpg
Go figure the 4870X2 was actually about $200AUD cheaper lol!
Warning you need to plug it in!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0658.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0660.jpg
You can just make it out!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0668.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0671.jpg
Lotsa Power!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0672.jpg

PWM Cooling closeup
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0670.jpg

I had a blowout!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0673.jpg

I'll add more info soon.

emu

[MomijiTMO]

AWESOME!

What monos do you have again?

[emuexport]

I thought you were asking me about doing wheelies at first lol!

Heres an old one, lot messier atm
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01452-1.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01540.jpg
Dell24" 2407HC amd a Samsung 22" 226BW

And for the main room dah dah dah dah
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01537.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSC01538.jpg
47" of Full HD 1080p Joy from Philips!

[MomijiTMO]

Ahh ok. Well you better whip the heck out of that 4870X2!

Planning on getting it wet too?

[emuexport]

Will do! Man it runs hot!

I plan on getting the 4870X2 wet when a FC block comes out. It will dump a lot of heat into the loop but I'm sure the MCR320 can handle it with 6 high speed yates! If not I'll have to squeeze another Rad in! lol

Just stress testing my Q6600 atm @ 3.2GHz and climbing. 1.3Vcore,8x400, Temps are 32,32,23,21 in CoreTemp0.99 under load with P95 on all four cores.

emu

[MomijiTMO]

LOL I wouldn't want to be that poor MCR320 XD.

You could always get another rad at some stage . . .. . when you start to go deaf. Alternatively, you could get some tri blade deltas but umm. . .yeah.

[emuexport]

San Aces FTW?!?!?!?!?! only $75USD + Shipping?

Martins testing seemed to indicate that it could handle a good heat load!

[MomijiTMO]

What are you? Logical and intelligent? Why not this?

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/sidewindercomputers/gfb1212vhw.jpg
120x76mm

:p:

[emuexport]

I think I can make it fit! Sidewinders FTW! lol

[disruptfam]

4870x2! <3

[emuexport]

Yeah I reckon disruptfam! This thing is CPU limited with a 3.2GHz Quad. I think a CPU upgrade might be required so I can have both the CPU, NB and GPU in the same loop (on the MCR320). The back of this card is stonking hot BTW! It gets quite cool if you force it to stay at 65% fan speed but if you leave it on auto it seems like it wants to hurt itself! Surely it doesnt need to be that hot all the time.

I'll be putting it on water soon so we'll see if the MCR320 can handle the heat dump.

Also do you think I have enough power for the following items:Q6600@3.6GHZ (1.5v), 4GB PC6400 2.1V (2 sticks), 4870X2, MCP-655, Sata DVD Slot Drive, 1 WD VelociRaptor, 8 120mm High speed yates. I haven't had any bluescreens after stress testing etc but I would like to know how close I am to 80% of the 620W I can get from the HX620 PSU I have.

Also I dont think I can fit a Corsair PSU and keep the top exhaust fan but I guess that doesnt matter to much! Better to have too much power than just enough.

Cheers,
emu

[elninio]

in which direction does the hot air from the radiator go? Inward, inside the case, or outward, outside of the case?

[emuexport]

It goes inward, into the case atm.

My 4870X2 water block from EK should arrive soon. No tracking on international orders :( Its been over a week so i guess its on its way. I got some more stuff last week to finish my build and I'll post new pics soon.

Do you think I should swap from the Q6600 to an E8400/E8600? If this is for a gaming computer only?

[MomijiTMO]

Yup. Gonna sell your Q6600? The prices have risen so it shouldn't be too hard :)

[emuexport]

Nope. I was going to slot it into my HTPC which has an E8400, then put the E8400 in this computer, hopefully I can get 4GHz at least on less voltage than my Quad.

My EK block arrived today for the 4807X2 so that will be going on this weekend. I'm glad it arrived as it took quite a beating on its way down under!


Pics to follow tonight.:D

emu

[iandh]

I think that the top blowhole grille might look a bit better in gloss black to match the face of the fan controller. Looks great though!

[emuexport]

Thanks iandh. Means alot coming from you! I have been an avid follower of your builds since I joined.

Yeah I know what you mean with regards to the top blowhole grill, might give it a spray in gloss black and see how it looks. I think an order at McMaster might be on the cards to get some nicer screws etc.

Photos tonight!

[dingdong555]

Nice work!

Can't wait for those pics!

~Your in perth too ai ;)

[septim]

yeah, updates = good...
the waiting = bad...

agreed with iandh, matching color scheme is good...

[emuexport]

Lotsa pics FTW

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0688.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0689.jpg

Do you think this would impede flow much with the temp sensor here?

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0693.jpg

Some Fesser 1/2" 3/4" Fesser tubing.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0698.jpg
Fesser snakes!!!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0709.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0708.jpg

Tubing meet compression fitting!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0700.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0701.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0702.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0703.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0704.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0706.jpg

And what just arrived in the mail this morning.
with Ek fittings.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0714.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0715.jpg
Bitspower Compressions on EK Waterblock
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0716.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0717.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0718.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0720.jpg
Bitspower Fatboys
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0721.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0725.jpg

I dont think the BP compression fittings will fit once the card is installed. We'll find out this weekend when I redo the loop. So even more pics to follow for those that are interested.

emu

[pcaddict]

maybe new mobo?

because of this: http://channel.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=15225

how much that block cost? I was looking hd 4870x2 to my skulltrail because 7950gtx2 is kind of old :D ..

[emuexport]

hey pcaddict,
I think this mobo will do me till nehalem and when I get myself the Ascension extended case ;)

Ek4870X2 block is about 120 euros.

7950GTX2 old? I still have my two 7800GTX (256MB) from SIL on my S939 now those are old. lol

The 4870x2 barely breaks a sweat running everything on max on my 24" @ 1920x1200 (obviously not including crysis) I think a 30" lcd would be needed to really stress this card. It does get really hot though!

[Dangals]

The 4870x2 barely breaks a sweat running everything on max on my 24" @ 1920x1200 (obviously not including crysis) I think a 30" lcd would be needed to really stress this card. It does get really hot though!

Nice looking build you have going here emu :up:

I just paired the 4870x2 with a 30" screen and even then most games run beautifully on it (except crysis of course) - I couldn't believe how hot it was getting though. My EK block is still on route but I cannot wait to get it fitted and get this bad boy cool.

Need pics of the block fitted:yepp:

[emuexport]

My Pump died during the rebuild! :mad::(:shakes::shrug::down:

I was so close...........will post pics after I have a beer to drown my sorrows!;)

Not sure what happened. Didnt run it dry made sure it had a water supply before I turned it on using the PSU jump start. but no dice.

Ach well I have just ordered a new one from Sidewinders so hopefully I'll be up and running mid-week.

Any ideas? I'll do a search in a sec after I finish that beer.

one sad emu

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0733_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0734_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0735_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0737_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0740_1024x768.jpg

You cant fit 1/2" 3/4" BP compressions on the card either unless you use an adapter.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0743_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0744_1024x768.jpg

more pics in next post.

[emuexport]

Now for some fatboys and fesser on an MCW30.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0750_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0751_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0752_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0753_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0756_1024x768.jpg

I think it looks bad ass!! :clap::shocked::yepp::up::D

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0760_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0759_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0761_1024x768.jpg

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0764_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0763_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0765_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0769_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0770_1024x768.jpg

View from the radiator.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0772_1024x768.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0773_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0775_1024x768.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0776_1024x768.jpg

[emuexport]

:(:(

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0778_1024x768.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0782_1024x768.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0783_1024x768.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0784_1024x768.jpg

hopefully my replacement pump arrives from Sidewinders soon. In the mean time whats the deal with RMAing a pump to swiftech?

emu

[Dangals]

sorry to hear about the pump - that would be so frustrating after having fitted the new x2 block. Hopefully the new one arrives soon and you can get back up and running ASAP!

That block looks wicked btw!

[emuexport]

Well..... the pump is on its way left the US of A yesterday so hopefully I'll have it in my hands on Friday for me to use on the weekend.

Along with an Apogee GTZ not sure whether that will go on this build or not thoughts? Also got one of those EK D5 tops and some Bitspower 90s etc. thought I might as well get some more things! seeing as getting a pump from the states is still cheaper than getting one here! Even with the current exchange rate. $140AUD+shipping for a D5 in Oz compared to $100AUD+shipping from the states.
1 AUD = 0.799988 USD 1 USD = 1.25002 AUD

I'm thinking I'll re-seat the 4870X2 block as I didn't use any washers on the M3 bolts as it didn't come with any, I'll have to rummage about and see what I can find in my spares.

emu

[twwen2]

Very nice build emu!

Sorry to hear about the pump. Hopefully you have better luck with the next one :yepp:.

What sleeveng are you using again? It looks like a nice tight weave!

[MomijiTMO]

Any ideas on why your pump died? Brand newie or a used one? Did it have some airflow?

Good luck with the rest of the build.

[emuexport]

Very nice build emu!

Sorry to hear about the pump. Hopefully you have better luck with the next one :yepp:.

What sleeveng are you using again? It looks like a nice tight weave!

I hope so too!

The sleeving is from sidewinders (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/slhe.html) much better than the other packs of sleeving. Shame he doesnt have it any smaller for single wire sleeving (might have to e-mail Gary). Probably not as falshy as the MDPC sleeving but pretty good IMHO :up:


Any ideas on why your pump died? Brand newie or a used one? Did it have some airflow?

Good luck with the rest of the build.

No idea why my pump died only thing I can think of is that I heated the pump a little when I was finishing the sleeving on the end closest to the pump heating the heatshrink! No ideas really pretty bummed about it really as it is new well (10months with only partial usage!)

it had plenty of airflow as I was using it to fill the loop at the time. Same way I always do, fill pump and res with liquid then turn on pump till its just about to suck in air. but this time I turned it on and "no dice".

[bianco]

nice build emuexport. can't wait to see how your front bezel would turn out! just like a sports car intake manifold. :up:
i was curious on how you mounted the hd at the bottom, i hope you don't mind sharing how you did that. thanks.

[MomijiTMO]

Bummer. :(

I'm baffled why it wouldn't work.

[emuexport]

Update: Shipment just arrived with my new pump and EK top. Will post more photos soon!

@Bianco: I'll post pics with explanation tonight on how I mounted the HDD

@MomijiTMO: Yeah no idea either might have to find a pump guru to help me out with testing it.

[MomijiTMO]

First thing.

Does it work?

[emuexport]

Exactly but I am still at work atm 2 hrs behind over here in the west! Will find out in a couple more hours!

[MomijiTMO]

Ahhh ok. I'm at work too . . . .. :rofl:.

I finished everything hours ago though. Easy boring day.

[emuexport]

I work as a consultant so need to be billable all the time! No easy time here but beer is about to flow to make then end of Friday easier to handle! :D;):yepp::up:

[bianco]

Update: Shipment just arrived with my new pump and EK top. Will post more photos soon!

@Bianco: I'll post pics with explanation tonight on how I mounted the HDD

@MomijiTMO: Yeah no idea either might have to find a pump guru to help me out with testing it.

thanks emuexport. no pressure though.
appreciate it :up:

[Dangals]

glad to hear you got your new pump - looking forward to seeing this put together and finished off! With pics of course:up:

[emuexport]

Pump works pics to follow soon.

Question is should I swap to the Apogee GTZ or use the DTEK V2? I'm thinking I'll save the GTZ for the next build.

emu

[emuexport]

Ambient temp is proabably 15-18 DegC if that helps (not cold or hot)
Stock cooler @ Idle
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/stockidle.jpg
Stock Cooler @ load
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/stockload.jpg

I changed to an E8400 during the rebuild so CPU temps are different and haven't OCd this one yet.

EK 4870X2 block @ Idle :up::shocked::eek::D:cool:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/IdleWC.jpg

EK 4870X2@ load!!!! :up::shocked::eek::D:cool:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/loadWC.jpg

Water temp increases by about 2.5DegC (after running the futuremark GFX tests). I plan on doing some gaming later so will find out what the water temp balances out at.

But this card runs so cold now, the back of the card used to burn my fingers (well almost) if I touched it while running or just after. Now they are still cool to the touch, admittedly they do have airflow over them from the Rad fans but so did the stock cooler.

Anyways more pics to follow and i would recommend people investigat after-market coolers for these bad boys whether it be air or water they will surely improve the temps on this card IMHO.:up:

[emuexport]

Some of the stuff I received from sidewinders yesterday.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0787.jpg

My replacement pump.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0790.jpg

All up and running after 24hrs of leak testing.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0794.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0796.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0797.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0798.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0802.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0803.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0805.jpg

Should get some more stuff done tomorrow just stress testing the GFX card with the EK block and see if I can get the E8400 up to 4GHz.:shrug:

[emuexport]

Here is how I mounted the hard drive in the case. Seeing as I only need one drive it should work ok.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0793.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0799.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0800.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0801.jpg:cool:

[bianco]

thanks emuexport! wonderful idea.
btw, i have both the ek d5 x-top and the un design mount, the holes don't line up. but i'm sure you'd be able to work around that.
i'm just too noob to drill on either of the 2 nice looking pieces. :D

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0806.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0811.jpg

I dont think they seal up well enough for my liking. I did fill the res with water and it didnt leak but I'd rather a flush fit.

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0820.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0822.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0825.jpg

[emuexport]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0835.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0843.jpg
:D:up::yepp::cool:

[emuexport]

Cheers RRR. Watching your build-log too!

I did some Bondo'ing last night so might do some sanding and post some pics later tonight.

I've been distracted by Work/Life and rebuilding/Upgrading PCs and being sucked into the previously unknown world of Crunching (well to me at least)

[MomijiTMO]

Well don't say they didn't warn you :p:

Can't wait for the Bondo pics.

[twwen2]

Nice work emu! :)

For the BP fittings to seal on the EK res, you need some of these:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=203&zenid=74624f5a4f92caab7423d318e305a6c5

I have a few and they work a treat.

[emuexport]

Well in light of the current exchange rate I am putting my next major purchase on hold (Ascension Extension BDS).

I have been thinking on how to make my rig a little quieter and cooler as it is crunching 24/7 well at least when I am not gaming (which isnt often atm).

What i would like to do is 'copy' 'modify' twenn2's idea for his SFF and add my PA120.3 to the loop but have it bolted to my desk and disconnect it when I go to a LAN (once every couple of months).

I have two ideas one simpler than the other and probably more feasible! :up:

Add some koolance disconnects to the back of the case and connect it up that way with a bypass loop installed when I am at a LAN.
Using something like this.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/vl3-13bkt_01.jpg

I've also thought about overcomplicating it and adding an extra loop to the mix! just for the VGA with its own pump and res this would be more expensive and take up more room on the back of the PC and obviously be more expensive but maybe better. Possibly more Insane than Xtreme!

I'll take some pics and do some MSPaint skillz work to help explain what I mean!

Comments and ideas needed!

[MomijiTMO]

The Koolance solution is ideal for a lan build. It's pretty hard and scary to transport this stuff.

Hey when you said you got your licence, what exactly were you talking about? Flying? Boat? Car? Moto? lol

[emuexport]

But what about my ideas? Which do you think? Keep it as a single loop (easy way) or add another loop.

For LANs I just buckle my case in the seat like its a person and it doesnt budge that way!

I got my 250cc learners for a motorbike, have my 2nd lesson next week.

[MomijiTMO]

When I get my opens at the end of January I'll get mine [hopefully] :D

Can't wait.

Dual if you have the cash.

[emuexport]

Please let me know which option you think would work best and why.

Obviously the big blob is a D5

So I have option 1 the cheaper one as all I need are some koolance disconnects
(Apologies for my leet Paint skillz)
Inside layout
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/Option-1inside.jpg
outside going to and from the PA120.3 which will be bolted to my desk ala twwen2 style!
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/Option1.jpg

option 2 - more of an XtremeSystems option but not necesarily sane! (requires 2 sets of disconnects and another D5)
Inside layout :woot::horse::horse::hammer::hammer::idea::hrhr:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/Option-2inside.jpg
outside
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/Option2config1.jpg

And here is the original if you want to make a better suggestion.:yepp:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/DSCF0764.jpg
So the idea is to have 2 separate loops when at home and one loop while at a LAN when sound is not an issue!

help me XtremeSystems you're my only hope! :yepp::up:;):D:rolleyes:

P.s. can you spot what is missing from my loop! Hint can I get away with one of them? I'm thinking now that I will need two still!:shakes:

[MomijiTMO]

Well me being me would go with option 1 but option 2 should give your cpu more room to do whatever it wants.

[emuexport]

Yeah Momo thats what I have been thinking! I'd like to put the CPU on the PA120.3 and the 4870X2 on the MCR320.

Just need to think about pump placement and type. Like should I swap to two DDC's or get another D5. What to do about the Res's and loop config. I would still like to be able to have a single loop so would need two sets of disconnects (yes 4 in total).

I really like the dual loop idea as I already have the Rad sitting there with the fans already mounted! I just cant let go of the idea (most recently from twenn2) of adding the rad outside the case!

This will probably add another $500 to the build after shipping lol!

BTW Has anyone sleeved the leads of of a Corsair modular PSU ie individually? and extended them?

Cheers,
emu

[twwen2]

Option 1 :D

I'm humbled by your wanting to share my ideas.:cool:
I like the idea of being able to disconnect the rad for transportation. You'd lose a little water with each disconnection, but that would be easily topped up via the res.

As for the single loop, i'm gonna run an EK Supreme, EK-NB S-Max and EK-FC 4870 all on the one DDC3.2+Top. Talk about restriction!:eek:As if you'll need a 2nd pump! :p:
Martin's estimator says about 1.1GPM. A little lower than i'd like, but should be ok. I'll see what temps are like when i fire the little beast up! :up:

[emuexport]

OK so single loop for the moment it is. But what about loop order?

D5->MCR320->CPU->QD->PA120.3->QD->4870X2->MCW30->MC-RES->D5
QD=Quick disconnect

Thoughts? I was planning on ordering a heap of BP rotary 45s to help with tight turns so need to work out loop order.

[septim]

a heap of rotary probably not really needed, maybe 3 at most should be enough for you.

[emuexport]

Long time no update.:(

Got really busy with stuff and stopped working on my case. In the meantime I changed the hardware in the build.

I now have the following hardware:

Xeon X3330 @ 3.4GHz (1.2Vcore) just got it so havent finished finding the sweet spot.
DFI DK P45-T2RS-Plus
2 x 2 GB Dominators 1066 CL5

The watercooling got upgraded with a TFC 360 radiator and some awesome BP fittings, some waterblocks for the Mosfet blocks and a new NB cooler.

Anyway here are some pics before I finally get of my ass and finish my build. dingdong keeps putting me to shame with his work. I might have to get him to do my next case!:up:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF1174.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF1176.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/RAM/DSCF1177.jpg

Now just to work out how to put it all in the case.

Might see if I can get it powdercoated after seeing the great job dindong got done on his case seeing as it is really only just across the road from my house!

[MomijiTMO]

Love the plumbing.

[dingdong555]

Lets go Emu!

Loving the wavy effects from the tubes!

I'm always here to help you man!

[skinnee]

Forget putting it in a case, thats a complete cruncher right there! :D

[emuexport]

Forget putting it in a case, thats a complete cruncher right there! :D

Thats all its been doing since I finished putting it together! :up:

the X3330 is only at 3.4GHz atm with 1.17Vcore and 44DegC with full load.

It needs to be transportable for lans though skinnee thats my dilema and the case I built has such promise lol.

Besides you've seen my other crunchers right? This is what really delayed this worklog!:yepp:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/Redbacks/DSCF1131.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/emuexport/Redbacks/DSCF1133.jpg
Dont ask me how I'm gonna empty the loop without making a mess! :rofl::ROTF::shrug:

Yes I have tidied up the wiring but havent taken a photo lol

[skinnee]

functional and cranking PPD, thats what that is! :D

Okay, so portability. Yeah, thats a bit of a problem with the current setup. :p: