BlueAqua's SuperProject: MurderMod TJ-07, MM UFO, V2000

[BlueAqua]

I figured I better start a project log so I can show some my builds and share what I have learned with the community. I encourage questions and feedback from everyone. I've been planning way too much and have enough parts a few systems so I thought I'd have 3 individual water cooled systems of mine all in one thread.

System One: Mountain Mods UFO
System Two: Lian Li V2000, my Aqua Computer rig
System Three: MurderMod TJ07 Build

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Teaser.jpg


First up!
Mountain Mods UFO [100% Complete]
This will be my main machine, figure I'd get it done first.

Components:
Asus Maximus Formula
Intel QX 6700 Quad
G.Skill 2x2GB PC8000PQ
Evga 9800 GX2
WD 74G Raptor OS Drive
3Ware 9650SE PCI-E 4 Port with 4 Samsung Spinpoint F1 750gb in raid 5
Sunbeam electronic fan controller
Creative Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro
Corsair HX1000

Water Cooling:
Aqua Computer Double Impact CPU block
Ek 9800 GX2 Copper block - Acrylic
Swiftech MCP-355 with XSPC Top
Ek Res250 Multi Option Res. including Anti Cyclone
Thermochill PA 120.3
Petra's Yate Loons all around, blue led
Tygon R-3603 3/8 ID with mostly Koolance compression fittings.
Feser UV Blue Coolant

The 2nd system will consist of the following:
Lian Li V2000 Build[100% Complete]

Lian Li V2000 custom painted by Smooth Creations
Asus Commando
Intel E8500
OCZ Reaper PC-9200 2x1gb
Nvidia 9800GTX
2 Seagate 400gb in Raid 0
Corsair HX620

Water cooling:
Aqua Computer Double Impact
XSPC 9800GTX copper block
Swiftech MCP-655b
Thermochill PA 120.2
Ek Multi-Option Res 150
Feser 3/8"ID 1/2"OD Blue Tubing

And the 3rd System will be the final one done here. I want to make this one perfect.
MurderMod TJ07 Build[100% Complete]

Full component list:
Asus Maximus II Formula
Intel E8400 EO
Corsair PC-8500 2x2gb Dominator
Diamond 4870 X2
Corsair HX1000W Psu
Hard Drives to be determined.


Water Cooling:
Aqua Computer Cuplex DI HD
Ek 4870 X2 Full cover Nickel with acrylic top. ;)
Swiftech NB-SMAX
Swiftech MCP-655 with Ek top (Thanks TurtleTrax)
Feser 120.3 radiator with 3 S-flex fans
Ek Res 250 Multi-Option Res. including Anti Cyclone
Danger Den 3/8" ID 5/8"OD Tubing
Bitspower 1/2"ID barbs (Thanks Skinnee)
Aquaero with black faceplate


I have installed the watercooling system and am still working on my cable management and wiring. I just want to verify everything is working fine before I move to the next step.


UFO Build:


Here is what I've done so far [Picture Heavy]:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0510.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0491.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0490.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0508.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0506.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0505.jpg


More to come!

[Pellepel]

nice and clean I like it :up:! hardware spec on those?

[wallywest]

Thats absolutely gorgeous! could you maybe post the specs of each build?:up:

[manyga]

Nice build, very clean!!

Amazing!

regards!

[skinnee]

Looking good!!!

[disruptfam]

nice!!!

[The[R]eaper]

really nice i like:up:
cant wait to see the Tj07:D

[emoners]

what GX2 block are you using? any links to your other builds? LOVE to see them all

[disruptfam]

ek block in original gx2 casing

[septim]

nice. more pictures pls...
and system specs as well...

[MomijiTMO]

Have you started the other 2 builds yet? Oh I can't wait for ALL of them ;)

[Giannis86]

thats looking very nice so far..waiting for more pics^^

[ShoNuff]

Nice build and pics. I like the Koolance fittings as well. Oh...I really like the way you mounted the original video card housing onto the waterblock. I haven't seen that before. Very unique! :up:

Gotta say I like that case too! ;)

[BlueAqua]

Thanks for the fine comments guys. ShoNuff, this case is amazing. A few coats of Zaino Bros car wax makes it absolutely shine.

My old V2000 has been around a while and has been through a few stages. Here are a few pics from 2004.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/DSCF0183.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0893.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0871.jpg



And another change when I installed my Chilly1 Phase Change into it:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0291.jpg


The TJ07 will be done last, as I have some painting and some case preparation to get done first.

[NaeKuh]

he's running a cuplex DI or original. PA + DDC of some sort. :P Man im kinda sad that i can tell what hardware he has just from a brief picture. (i must have no life) :rofl:

cant tell which cuplex tho cuz i dont have a direct pic of it. Here is the DI.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_1111.jpg



Nice setup. The super thin tubing kinda raises my brow, but defnitely clean clean setup.

[BlueAqua]

Cuplex DI for sure. Going to use one in my TJ07 build too along with 7/16 ID tubing I think, we'll see. I have a bunch of larger diameter tubing that I was messing with while I was benching but I kinda like the 3/8 ID tubing for some things.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0487-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0497.jpg

[NaeKuh]

:D i called it. ROFL. :P

[BlueAqua]

Sorry, long time no update. I've had a few changes in my plans, but first I must complete the UFO build. Yesterday I changed all my tubing as my 2 month old tubing was clouding up. So I cleaned the system thoroughly, shook the hell out of the Thermochills and installed everything back in. I decided to remove the PA 120.2 and just use a single PA 120.3. I used the same tubing this time (Tygon 3/8"ID 3603) and some Feser UV Blue "coolant."

One reason I wanted to not use the PA 120.2 was to install my raid 5 into this machine instead of having a server build. I'm waiting on some more thumbscrews and I need to fix up the wire mess on the off side of the case. I'll probably sleeve the raid cables too while I'm at it.

I'll make some changes to the system configurations in the original post too as they have been altered.

Here are a bunch of pictures of it now:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1386.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1387.jpg

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[BlueAqua]

The 2nd system will consist of the following:

Lian Li V2000 custom painted by Smooth Creations
Asus Commando
Intel E8500
OCZ Reaper PC-9200 2x1gb
Nvidia 9800GTX
2 Seagate 400gb in Raid 0
Corsair HX620

Water cooling:
Aqua Computer Double Impact
XSPC 9800GTX copper block
Swiftech MCP-655b
Thermochill PA 120.2
Swiftech Microres probably
Maybe some other stuff, we'll see.

And the 3rd System will be the final one done here. I want to make this one perfect.

Silverstone TJ07 Black
Asus Maximus II Formula
Intel E8500
Corsair PC-8500 2x2gb Dominator
Palit 9800GX2
Western Digital 640gb

Water Cooling:
Swiftech GTZ
Swiftech's new chipset block (whenever that gets released)
Swiftech MCP-655
Feser 120.3 radiator with 3 S-flex fans
Ek Res250 Multi Option Res. including Anti Cyclone
and maybe some 9800gx2 waterblock, not sure yet.

There will definitely be more to come, and I'll try to update more often.

[BlueAqua]

I was just having some thoughts for System #2 and just thought I'd post some pics of what I am trying to do.

I replaced the old laser etched window for a new clear cast acrylic window. I also am going to use this EK res and am going to recess it below the window just so you can see the clear part. I think that may look pretty cool.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1407.jpg

I've been messing with acrylic, but it's kind of kicking my ass, keeps cracking. I'm going to cut holes for the tubing/wiring runs. The aluminum underneath doesn't look so good, so going to cover that up with something else that looks appealing. I also have a piece of brushed aluminum from another V2000 that I could cut and even paint. Still thinking which to do. I think the aluminum would be easier to work with to achieve the best results. The acrylic in these pictures are covered with their protective coating, but it's a very shiny black.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1404.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1403.jpg

And my XSPC 9800GTX block:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1408.jpg

[skinnee]

Very nice and clean, but yeah, those SATA cables need some attention...the Asus red clashes a bit.

edit: now I know where I can get some acrylic work done locally. :D

[BlueAqua]

Very nice and clean, but yeah, those SATA cables need some attention...the Asus red clashes a bit.

edit: now I know where I can get some acrylic work done locally. :D

I far from an expert with acrylic. It's a pain in the ass to bend with a heatgun and it catches drill bits and tough to cut. I think I'll use the aluminum on the bottom because it has a lot of holes but acrylic on the back and side.

Every good worklog needs a sidekick, too bad she's not very helpful.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0311.jpg

[Eddie3dfx]

That aqua computers case and mountain mods case is amazing.

[Mick64]

Nice build BlueAqua! I notice you've rotated your Cupex di, did you note any difference in temps? Any thoughts about having it stepped? Can't wait to see your next project...

[BlueAqua]

Nice build BlueAqua! I notice you've rotated your Cupex di, did you note any difference in temps? Any thoughts about having it stepped? Can't wait to see your next project...

After reading your thread I realized I installed my block 90 degrees off from optimal. So, I figured I'd fix it this time around. Thanks for your efforts. I removed a radiator and my temps on my GPU are the same and my CPU have actually gone down a degree or two perhaps. I really haven't tested to much but just from seeing the no load temperature they all look to be in check.

These projects are a lot of work, and time consuming. I really enjoy the planning and buying stuff I don't need part of it. :)

[Mick64]

These projects are a lot of work, and time consuming. I really enjoy the planning and buying stuff I don't need part of it. :)

I totally agree! Wish I had more time (and funds) to build a machine in the big leagues! :rolleyes:

[BlueAqua]

Some new updates.

I sleeved the 4 channel raid SATA cables, made a custom floppy power cord for my sound card and tried to clean up some of the wiring.

I also put a new piece of acrylic for the side window and installed the top two fans. I'm still waiting on the rest of my thumbscrews so I can complete this project. Hopefully that will be tomorrow. I also need to get some new pci slot covers too.

It really came together nicely and I really like it now. Thanks to ShoNuff for selling me the case, it's been a dream to work with.

The last picture is of it setup in it's home. I will have 4 computers there with cables going through the wall to the other side of the basement, that part is finished and has my 42" plasma and 3 other LCD's. The htpc is upstairs though.

I'll post some final pictures of it shortly, here are some from today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1409.jpg

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[Mick64]

That's one sexy machine! Great work! :clap:

[turtletrax]

Amazing work....

simply gorgeous :up:

[mpower1001]

Awesome work, would like to see the TJ07 when your finished, love that case.

[ShoNuff]

Nice pics too! Gotta love that blue...very purdy.:D

[BlueAqua]

Thanks guys. I've been working on the V2000 and that is kicking my ass. It's tough to take something what was modified for another project and turn it into something that looks good. My workshop is really beginning to get messy, stuff all over. I'll make some more progress tomorrow and post my results.

The TJ07 build will be last and I need to powdercoat in interior. I still need to find a place to do just a few pieces for me. Maybe another Ek 9800GX2 block too, but only if it's reasonable.

[skinnee]

Looking very good BA!

Let me know who you get to powdercoat for you, I've been looking for a place in the cities that does a good job at a decent price.

[BlueAqua]

Looking very good BA!

Let me know who you get to powdercoat for you, I've been looking for a place in the cities that does a good job at a decent price.

Will do. Maybe we could do some parts in the same batch and save a little. Then we could grab a beer and talk about our rigs... :rofl:

Some more updates today. I decided to ditch the acrylic for the base, it's just too fragile and this aluminum here looks much more delightful. So I started cutting, drilling and this is what I have so far. I bought a stepped drill bit and that works amazing on holes. I highly recommend you pick one up.

I will paint this piece a high gloss black and shine it up, should look pretty nice.

I've decided to use some of my original Aqua Computer parts and do two loops. The Aqua Computer cooling will just cool the hard drives, pointless but I don't know what else to do with the hard drive coolers and their bays to keep them looking decent. So I'm going to place the Ek res in the middle and recessed down below the midplate, therefore having all of the plumbing for it below the midplate. The tubing from the hard drives will be smaller diameter tubing and will kind of go around the reservoir. I think I'll use blue and yellow color water for this, to kind of go with the logo and match the case.

Anyways, here is the progress so far on the V2000.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1434.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1435.jpg

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[BlueAqua]

A few updates.

I decided to discard the res idea. A T-line will be much easier and keep the clutter down. I also decided to stick with the black anodizing on the aluminum and cut another piece for the back instead of the black acrylic. I'm actually close to finishing this one up.

I'm also going to place some temperature sensors, 1 in the water and 1 in the basement of the case. I'll have the Aquero adjust fan speed as necessary to keep temperatures in check.

Here are some preview pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1442.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1443.jpg

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[HaCKs]

And my XSPC 9800GTX block:


I had the same blocks, and they leaked like MOFOS because QC at XSPC didn't check the O-ring. Before installing them, please take the top off and make sure the oring is 100% perfect before you get it installed and running and filled.

[skinnee]

Will do. Maybe we could do some parts in the same batch and save a little. Then we could grab a beer and talk about our rigs... :rofl:



I'm a good 6 months from needing powdercoat...but in time we'll definitely grab that beer (soda for me). :up:

[Utnorris]

Your builds look awesome. Nice job.

Utnorris

[Eddie3dfx]

So sick on many levels.
Love watching these builds. Love both of them!

[BlueAqua]

I'm a good 6 months from needing powdercoat...but in time we'll definitely grab that beer (soda for me). :up:


Well that's still fine. If you ever want to meet up and have a little party let me know. Soda is fine with me too, just trying to sound cool. :)


Your builds look awesome. Nice job.

Utnorris

Thanks!! Always nice to get some appreciation.


So sick on many levels.
Love watching these builds. Love both of them!

I actually love watching them too. I get so much inspiration and motivation from looking at threads like this. I just hope somebody can enjoy mine too.


I had the same blocks, and they leaked like MOFOS because QC at XSPC didn't check the O-ring. Before installing them, please take the top off and make sure the oring is 100% perfect before you get it installed and running and filled.

I read your post back whenever and I checked my block out after you mentioned it. I didn't notice the O-ring misplaced at all but I'll keep a look out for it. Thanks :up:

[BlueAqua]

I've been slaving away for hours now, I'm bleeding and I'm tired, but I've made good progress. I took a few pictures of my work area, damn is it a mess. I had it completely clean before I started this too. Some of the pictures aren't the greatest quality, just wanted to get some before I close up for the evening.

More pictures:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1459.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1466.jpg

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[skinnee]

Well that's still fine. If you ever want to meet up and have a little party let me know. Soda is fine with me too, just trying to sound cool. :)

You can booze it up all you want, I don't mind. I just quit hitting the sauce a few years ago, my body couldn't take it anymore. :shakes:

[charles_h]

Awesome work BlueAqua!

I love the color of the coolant in your MM UFO. That blue is so rich looking.

I also must say that your tabby cat is gorgeous. She reminds me of a tabby I grew up with.


Looking forward to your TJ07 build. :)

[Eddie3dfx]

Aqua computer hardrive blocks + aquabay + ddc power + beautiful aqua pc grill + aqua double impact = pure sheer quality

[BlueAqua]

You can booze it up all you want, I don't mind. I just quit hitting the sauce a few years ago, my body couldn't take it anymore. :shakes:

I'm not much of a drinker. I'd much rather be active doing something than drinking. There is a small Minneapolis lanparty on September 6th if you're interested. I went to one once and it was pretty fun.

Just out of curiosity, what do you plan on powder coating?


Awesome work BlueAqua!

I love the color of the coolant in your MM UFO. That blue is so rich looking.

I also must say that your tabby cat is gorgeous. She reminds me of a tabby I grew up with.


Looking forward to your TJ07 build. :)

Thanks Charles, means a lot coming from somebody with very high standards.

My cats are actually Bengals, a special breed of an Asian Leopard cat. They're really fun and a real part of our family. They don't like it when I go in the shop to work. Normally they're always hanging out with my wife and I, no matter what we do.

I'll try to make my TJ07 worthy of your appreciation too, don't worry. That one is going to take some time though.


Aqua computer hardrive blocks + aquabay + ddc power + beautiful aqua pc grill + aqua double impact = pure sheer quality

I have had a ton of Aqua Computer gear. I still have a bunch of random blocks/fittings/tubing and all kinds of spare parts. I've always loved their quality. I still haven't seen much that compares to AC. I really admired the AC Double Impact when I took it apart last week, just amazing really. I've pretty much given up on them now though, it's just a pain in the ass to get stuff in the States, and it's expensive. I had to be one of the first 10 or so in the US to really get much of their gear.

Don't forget the Aquaero too. It'll go in that last 5.25" bay slot that I have shown empty now. I have to fill the AC loop from that bay into the bay res. It's a huge pain in the ass, but it'll do. It'll be fun to set this one up again and get the Aquaero all configured. I'm not even sure what firmware it has or if it's even upgradable. I think it's an original out of their initial batch.

[RickCain]

I have had a ton of Aqua Computer gear. I still have a bunch of random blocks/fittings/tubing and all kinds of spare parts. I've always loved their quality. I still haven't seen much that compares to AC. I really admired the AC Double Impact when I took it apart last week, just amazing really. I've pretty much given up on them now though, it's just a pain in the ass to get stuff in the States, and it's expensive. I had to be one of the first 10 or so in the US to really get much of their gear.


Oh boy, you should see my drawer FULL of Aqua Computer gear! I must have enough to do four loops including hard drives and RAM :eek:

I agree it is WAY to hard and expensive to get their equipment into the USA. I swear they just don't care about the US market and are not willing to work in any distribution channels other than their own. Sharka has been burnt by them more than once and don't expect them to ever get another shipment.

BTW: Very nice builds you have going one!

[charles_h]

My cats are actually Bengals, a special breed of an Asian Leopard cat. They're really fun and a real part of our family. They don't like it when I go in the shop to work. Normally they're always hanging out with my wife and I, no matter what we do.
I love Bengals!

I thought I saw what looked like spots on her but figured it was just the angle of the photo. She looks like a beauty! I miss not having cats. It's funny really, when you have them they drive you batty but without them the place seams somewhat lacking. Pets sure add to the quality of life.

Except Siamese cats... and I say that as a former owner. ;)


Sorry to be off topic. :)

[pcaddict]

AMAZING. *subs*

[.Logic]

Really nice work, subscribed also :)

[skinnee]

I'm not much of a drinker. I'd much rather be active doing something than drinking. There is a small Minneapolis lanparty on September 6th if you're interested. I went to one once and it was pretty fun.

Just out of curiosity, what do you plan on powder coating?


Wife and I are on vacation that week...I'll have to hit it up next time.

I want to powdercoat a Tt Armor case, I hate the shiny inside. Yes, its for the wifes machine. :D

[BlueAqua]

Thanks for the complements. I just happened to walk into Microcenter today looking for some pci-e power extension cables and just happened to pick up an EO stepping E8400. Oops.. :)

Look at it, such a cute box. :rofl:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1479.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1480.jpg

[turtletrax]

Lol, you got bit by the impulse bug too :) I think I have an epidemic on my hands :ROTF:

Lets see some clocks from the puppy!

[turtletrax]

Hey BA, do you have a link to pictures of the Swifty NB for the Max II formula?

Looking for one and cannot find it anywhere. I know I saw it once :shrug:

[ShoNuff]

I see Overclockers Anonymous in your future. We are going to have to rush over, take are time picking the best of your hardware, before rushing you to session.

"Hi, I am BA and I have a problem."

That's how it all starts...but we can help you...:ROTF:


edit: Please let us know how the E8400 clocks. If it is anything like the E8600's you will have a winner on your hands. Where did you find one so quickly?

[twwen2]

Hey BA, how do you tell the E0 from a normal C1? What part of the code(s) on the box have the clue?

[skinnee]

Thanks for the complements. I just happened to walk into Microcenter today looking for some pci-e power extension cables and just happened to pick up an EO stepping E8400. Oops.. :)

Look at it, such a cute box. :rofl:

Where's the Microcenter in the cities? :shrug:

[HDCHOPPER]

beautiful builds BlueAuqa :up: no bs just great !.... bro you need to get at least 1 hogg and 3 women just to curb your comp love :rofl:

[BlueAqua]

Hey BA, do you have a link to pictures of the Swifty NB for the Max II formula?

Looking for one and cannot find it anywhere. I know I saw it once :shrug:

This is the only one I've seen. Hopefully it will be out soon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/WhiteFireDragon/mcwnbm2fx450qf7.gif


I see Overclockers Anonymous in your future. We are going to have to rush over, take are time picking the best of your hardware, before rushing you to session.

"Hi, I am BA and I have a problem."

That's how it all starts...but we can help you...:ROTF:


edit: Please let us know how the E8400 clocks. If it is anything like the E8600's you will have a winner on your hands. Where did you find one so quickly?

Believe me, I have issues. I'm actually getting sick of buying crap I surely don't need. I decided to buy another cpu since I sent Buckeye my good E8500 so I needed a replacement. Hopefully 6ghz is in his future.

I bought it from a local Microcenter. I just happened to walk in looking for something else and they were just putting them on the shelves. They were confused as the box was smaller. I just snatched one up for $149.


Hey BA, how do you tell the E0 from a normal C1? What part of the code(s) on the box have the clue?

Smaller box and SLB9J is the code you're looking for. Look at the two boxes and see the differences.


Where's the Microcenter in the cities? :shrug:

There is one in St. Louis Park just off of Hwy 100 and 36th street. I just happened to find it completely by chance shortly after I first moved here.



beautiful builds BlueAqua :up: no bs just great !.... bro you need to get at least 1 hogg and 3 women just to curb your comp love :rofl:

Unfortunately my wife doesn't share the same enthusiasm for computers. She just uses a small 13" laptop, but she never stops me from having my fun, she's pretty great. She prefers this hobby more than she did my motorcycle and watercraft hobby. Thanks for the appreciation.

[BlueAqua]

Also I've had some issues with the V2000 build. I first installed the EO E8400 and had some problems to get my motherboard to boot. It took me a good day to clear some CMOS ERR code. It works now, but I had to disassemble everything. I also had a problem with my 9800gtx. After I installed the XSPC 9800gtx waterblock I could not get it to work. No output, amber light on the back, and it looks fine. I removed it from the system and checked contact, which was perfect with every component. The block very perfectly put on, not overtightened and the card was not bowed. The gpu did not chip and the TIM was perfect on there. I installed the air cooler and had the same symptoms. Bummer.

I also haven't had the most fun with this T-line, so I'll be either getting a new reservoir or changing something.

So, I think I should at least get the TJ07 build going while the V2000 build is in a short hiatus. I haven't bought the tubing yet for the TJ07, any ideas? I have some green Feser one coolant that I thought about using, but not stuck on it. Give me some ideas.:)

[Eddie3dfx]

Thought you had an aquabay for the resevoir??

[BlueAqua]

Thought you had an aquabay for the resevoir??

Yeah I do, but that's a separate loop with just my Aqua Computer gear in it.

Aquabay restube
AquaXtreme Eheim pump
2 Aqua Drives
Aqua computer 120.2 radiator
Aquaero

I think that's it, just a small loop with my old stuff.

I wanted to create another loop with items that would be better for upgrades and to keep the system up to date easily. I probably won't even use this computer much, so a lot just for show and one a friend can use when they come over.

[turtletrax]

Thanks for the Swiftech pic. I think I will be getting one when it comes out :p:

[twwen2]

Smaller box and SLB9J is the code you're looking for. Look at the two boxes and see the differences.


Sweet that makes it easy. The waiting begins...

[Razor_Blade]

Thanks for the Swiftech pic. I think I will be getting one when it comes out :p:

Word. I have been drooling over that pic since I first saw Gabe post it.

[Mick64]

Sorry to here about you problems BlueAqua. Hope you get things sorted.
Keep up the good work, great builds! :up:

[ShoNuff]

BlueAqua...I've been meaning to ask you about the Cuplex XT DI. I have an opportunity at getting the silver version of the block. Now that I'm using a dual core again, I think the Cuplex will work nicely. Going to have a 4.5GHz overclocked rig cooled by AC! :yepp:

Anyway, my question is this. How did the Cuplex affect flow in your rig? If you have a EK Supreme how does it compare?

Mick64 feel free to jump in as I know you have a Cuplex DI as well.

[RickCain]

I have an opportunity at getting the silver version of the block. Now that I'm using a dual core again, I think the Cuplex will work nicely. Going to have a 4.5GHz overclocked rig cooled by AC! :yepp:


TopNurse selling hers?

[BlueAqua]

Man,

Just went thru all your builds BA. Very clean and well done, and I've gotten some ideas form them. Thanks for taking the time to post.

Really nice work, congrats,

andyc

Thanks for the kind words. Your testing of the Cuplex DI really encouraged me to buy AC again, thanks for all of your hard work.


Sorry to here about you problems BlueAqua. Hope you get things sorted.
Keep up the good work, great builds! :up:

I'll have a new 9800gtx on Tuesday, which is tomorrow. Yay. I should be able to get it at least closer to being done, but I still have to buy a res.



BlueAqua...I've been meaning to ask you about the Cuplex XT DI. I have an opportunity at getting the silver version of the block. Now that I'm using a dual core again, I think the Cuplex will work nicely. Going to have a 4.5GHz overclocked rig cooled by AC! :yepp:

Anyway, my question is this. How did the Cuplex affect flow in your rig? If you have a EK Supreme how does it compare?

Mick64 feel free to jump in as I know you have a Cuplex DI as well.

It's hard to tell how much it prevents flow but I still have a lot of water coming into and out of my res. I don't have an Ek Supreme, just a pair of Cuplex DI's, an old Cuplex EVO, and the Swiftech GTZ now. I had a pair of Fuzions that I sold, but I absolutely love the Cuplex DI.


TopNurse selling hers?

Is TopNurse still around? If so, where?

Seems like we have our own Aqua Computer crowd here. I've been contemplating on getting and AC gpu block but haven't decided yet. If there is a group buy stateside sometime I might be interested.

[ShoNuff]

TopNurse selling hers?

Didn't know she had one. I didn't even know she was still around...lol.

[RickCain]

Is TopNurse still around? If so, where?

Seems like we have our own Aqua Computer crowd here. I've been contemplating on getting and AC gpu block but haven't decided yet. If there is a group buy stateside sometime I might be interested.


Didn't know she had one. I didn't even know she was still around...lol.

Yeah, I see her on the AC English forum every once and a while but she has been banned from just about every hardware forum on the internet. She is about the only one that I know who would have ordered one unless Rocky from Texas ordered one. I remember Wes at Sharka used to tell me Rocky was spending a trendous amount of money on AC gear. Since Sharka all but stopped carrying AC I fell out of the loop. It was bad for the wallet when they did since I live about 3 miles from their shop.

I am about two seconds from the AC 4850 blocks but really want to wait for a 4870X2.

[BlueAqua]

ShoNuff and RickCain, did you guys ever order from SNT Systems back in the day? That seems so long ago now, but what ever happened to that guy?

I think we need a group buy of 3+ 4870x2 AC Blocks. :)

Another AC point I thought you guys might like to hear about. I just heard from an old friend who I built a computer for full of AC gear 3 years ago. He still is running it today with the same tubing and he's only had to top off his fluid every once and a while. It's definitely mixed metals but he says it still runs cool and works like a champ. I was surprised to hear that, but goes to show that I guess it actually works pretty well. Who would have thought you could go that long without taking apart your loop.

[RickCain]

ShoNuff and RickCain, did you guys ever order from SNT Systems back in the day? That seems so long ago now, but what ever happened to that guy?

I think we need a group buy of 3+ 4870x2 AC Blocks. :)

Another AC point I thought you guys might like to hear about. I just heard from an old friend who I built a computer for full of AC gear 3 years ago. He still is running it today with the same tubing and he's only had to top off his fluid every once and a while. It's definitely mixed metals but he says it still runs cool and works like a champ. I was surprised to hear that, but goes to show that I guess it actually works pretty well. Who would have thought you could go that long without taking apart your loop.

Yep, I tried to help SNT out when he was taking profits from the company to buy cars and crap instead of filling orders and growing the business. I forget his name (Dan I think) but remember many telephone calls with him trying to make him understand business. SNT ended up owing a ton of money and just disappeared. Many months later I bought some AC stuff from him off Ebay. Top Nurse and I begged Wes at Sharka to carry AC to backfill the loss. Too bad it is so damn hard to be a distributor of AC as it could have been a good thing for us in the USA. Sad part is Wes was flown the Germany to see AC's operations and they still couldn't ship orders within months at a time. I'll never forget Sharka ordering 20 AquaDucts only for AC to release a new model before they arrived. Sharks pretty much ate 8-10k worth of product that wouldn't move.

As for the group buy, I'm game even if I don't need it. Not sure if we can get any discounts from AC but worth a try.

You know to be honest I never had one problem with my older AC gear even though it had Alu and copper..... Some distilled water and Aquafluid and I was good to go.

[BlueAqua]

I remember talking to Dan quite a bit too and I really wanted his business to be successful. I'm sure I spent enough there to at least give him a boost, but like you said, he just wasted it. What I don't understand is how Ek gets parts over stateside really fast and Aqua Computer can't even sell directly to the US. It's too bad Sharka could never reduce the shipping time between AC and their shop, I'm sure that kills their sales. How often do you want to pay a premium and get it months behind other competitors.

I'm not sure if we can get much of a discount but I could look into it and at least save on shipping costs. I could easily not do it too, not a whole lot I need right now, but I could probably buy a block.

I had a little discoloration in my tubing after a while but never did see any corrosion in my setups. Seems like I put more work into cleaning my system before an install now than I used to but I never felt I had to before. I never had anything dirty or filled with flux that happens sometimes today. I never had any issues with a block not fitting, quality control issues or any dis-satisfaction from my previous purchases. I think that's probably the reason why I chose them in the first place. I like quality.

[RickCain]

I think that's probably the reason why I chose them in the first place. I like quality.

This is why I am so fustrated with watercooling and how people constantly defend companies even though they clearly do not do their research prior to releasing a product.

You you very right though, I just used to buy my AC goods and slap it in without any fear it not fitting or working right. Now I spend all weekend posting pictures of alpha stage products that just don't work right.

[BlueAqua]

Sorry, long time without an update.

I was waiting on some new parts and a slight issue with one of my orders but it's all been straightened out.

I bought an Ek Multi-Option Res 100 and that will make bleeding 1000 times easier. I replaced the tubing with Feser 3/8" ID blue tubing and turned the case into a spaghetti machine.

I'll be done with this one shortly, I just need to apply the finishing touches I hope. Soon will start the great TJ07 build, and it might even look similar to Turtletrax's TJ07. For whatever reason we have a lot of the same tastes in hardware and we share a lot of our ideas with each other. We'll see how that one comes along but I'm excited.

Here are the mandatory progress pics (never mind the random yellow sata cable. That's there to transfer stuff over to the new raid when I set that up.):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1512.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1515.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1519.jpg

[turtletrax]

Sorry, long time without an update.

I was waiting on some new parts and a slight issue with one of my orders but it's all been straightened out.

I bought an Ek Multi-Option Res 100 and that will make bleeding 1000 times easier. I replaced the tubing with Feser 3/8" ID blue tubing and turned the case into a spaghetti machine.

I'll be done with this one shortly, I just need to apply the finishing touches I hope. Soon will start the great TJ07 build, and it might even look similar to Turtletrax's TJ07. For whatever reason we have a lot of the same tastes in hardware and we share a lot of our ideas with each other. We'll see how that one comes along but I'm excited. ]

Here are the mandatory progress pics (never mind the random yellow sata cable. That's there to transfer stuff over to the new raid when I set that up.):




Great minds think alike!!! LOL

Great work tho m8. I cannot wait to see your TJ-07. Gonna be hawt ;)

[Arni]

Great color imo

[skinnee]

There is way too much space still left in that case...you need to cram a bunch more stuff in there. ;)

Nice work BA! :up:

[BlueAqua]

Great minds think alike!!! LOL

Great work tho m8. I cannot wait to see your TJ-07. Gonna be hawt ;)

It's really too funny just how many components we have that are the same. I need to get the TJ07 up and running though, maybe I'll just mount everything and make sure it's perfect before I powder coat. At least iron out a few bugs and minimize time I have to wait for more crap.


Great color imo

Thanks, I think the camera makes it look a bit brighter than what it looks like in person, but it's pretty nice.


There is way too much space still left in that case...you need to cram a bunch more stuff in there. ;)

Nice work BA! :up:

Thanks Skinnee. I still have all the wiring to do, well most of it. Then getting the Aquaero setup and maybe I'll jam some more fans in the basement to exhaust the air. We'll see, but I HATE unused space. :rofl:

On another note. I need to pick up some distilled water to so I can fire this up, but tomorrow I have a very busy day.

I have my World Class Driving Experience tomorrow morning. LINK (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=197421). Then my sister in laws wedding to go to. Maybe on Sunday I can see if it actually works.

[skinnee]

Go have fun tomorrow...the machine will be there. Well, TT and I may find our way into your basement, but we'll leave AC rig for you. :D

[turtletrax]

Go have fun tomorrow...the machine will be there. Well, TT and I may find our way into your basement, but we'll leave AC rig for you. :D


Says who!!! :rofl:

[skinnee]

Okay...just the laptops then, we don't want his wife mad at us. :D

[BlueAqua]

Well, I'm still alive and am very happy. My wife told me I had a smile from ear to ear when I had the Lambo up to 145mph. That thing sounded amazing. I have tons of pictures, at least a couple hundred, 25 mins of HD video and a bunch of memorabilia crap. Time to sell all this computer stuff and buy a Ferrari, or maybe the Nissan GTR that I drove. :):):):):)

[RickCain]

Can you put some plug n cool 90's to get rid of that loop? That would really clean up the hard drive cooler loop.

[turtletrax]

Well, I'm still alive and am very happy. My wife told me I had a smile from ear to ear when I had the Lambo up to 145mph. That thing sounded amazing. I have tons of pictures, at least a couple hundred, 25 mins of HD video and a bunch of memorabilia crap. Time to sell all this computer stuff and buy a Ferrari, or maybe the Nissan GTR that I drove. :):):):):)


That is awesome dude !!! 145mph in a Lambo. Nicest car I ever got a ride in was a Ferrari F430 that was twin supercharged. Was sick as hell, so I know exactly how you feel!!

But, nothing on this earth except yachts can drain a bank account like supercars. Stil, definately all of fun :)

Glad your day was good m8 :up:

[ShoNuff]

Well, I'm still alive and am very happy. My wife told me I had a smile from ear to ear when I had the Lambo up to 145mph. That thing sounded amazing. I have tons of pictures, at least a couple hundred, 25 mins of HD video and a bunch of memorabilia crap. Time to sell all this computer stuff and buy a Ferrari, or maybe the Nissan GTR that I drove. :):):):):)

Wow...moments like this (or what you had today) is what it's all about. Congrats and Happy B-Day. :bday:

[skinnee]

Sounds like one hell of a good day!!

To top it off our grand scheme to snake all your machines was thwarted by TT's inability to understand a GPS, I knew he shouldn't have been the navigator. So you lucked out there. :D

Happy B-Day!

[turtletrax]

Sounds like on hell of a good day!!

To top it off our grand scheme to snake all your machines was thwarted by TT's inability to understand a GPS, I knew he shouldn't have been the navigator. So you lucked out there. :D

GPS is a snap, it was my dang transporter that crapped out on me LOL

Happy belated B-Day my friend!! ;)

[twwen2]

Sounds like fun BA!

I wanna drive a lambo...:(

[BlueAqua]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Nice.jpg

More pics to follow later. This is just from their camera, I haven't had a chance to check mine out yet. I'll post some more later, too busy atm.

[skinnee]

Petrol...I can't afford a Petrol hobby. :D

That had to have been one hell of an exciting day!

[crazy1323]

As a huge car enthusiast I am FULLY aware how fast this hobby can drain your bank account. Glad to see you had a good time. When I went to get my SCCA racing license I had a smile for ear to ear for a week. That was the greatest 4 days.

Just remember, keep it on a track and keep the shiny side up. Also, I have been racing (sanctioned SCCA racing on tracks, not that Fast and the Furious crap) since I was 15. Please know your limits and don't try to compete with more experienced drivers at track days.

[BlueAqua]

Cars are a huge money sink. Something I don't want to get into until I have a lot more of it. I could see myself owning a Nissan GTR in 4 years though, that might be possible. I really have no desire to race it on a track but like to have my fun.

Time to see what's on the camera. ;)

[crazy1323]

Cars are a huge money sink. Something I don't want to get into until I have a lot more of it. I could see myself owning a Nissan GTR in 4 years though, that might be possible. I really have no desire to race it on a track but like to have my fun.

Time to see what's on the camera. ;)

Ha, you dont have to tell me that. My DD (daily driver) is a highly modified german V8 sedan getting roughly 8mpg in the city and 13 on the highway.

[BlueAqua]

Ha, you dont have to tell me that. My DD (daily driver) is a highly modified german V8 sedan getting roughly 8mpg in the city and 13 on the highway.

Yikes!! If you enjoy it and can afford it, then I say go for it. Cars are great fun, and something I'd like to eventually get back into. But for now we burn about a tank of gas every 3 weeks between my wife an I. We just don't need to drive as much anymore as we used to.

For cheaper fun, motorcycles are really the way to go. Driving like we did yesterday reminded me of when I used to go riding with some of my old Navy friends. Great times had by all.

[BlueAqua]

I put the pictures in the thread on the car portion of the forum but I can't help myself to post them here too. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1521.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1564.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1549.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1569.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1636.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1657.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1664.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1684.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1747.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1773.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1779.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1828.jpg

[majestik]

Who on earth buys a Maserati GranTurismo in black!
Lovely cars, tho. The GT-R looks spectacular.

[twwen2]

You lucky bugger!

I think something just happened to me.... :shocked::ROTF:

Those roads look exquisite! Our boys could learn a lesson or to from you guys on how to lay nice tarmac...:shakes:

[crazy1323]

How was the R8? I drove it at Road Atlanta at a ALMS event and was impressed. It is actually the exact same engine as my car. However, i have a few "tricks" in my bag;). I would have gotten as much time as possible in the R8, Lambo, and GT-R as they are all-wheel drive and it looks like a slick day.

Just curious and this is not intended to be a shot at you at all. I assume most of the people attending these events have very seat time in high performance vehicles such as these. I know that when I am on a track I have a 5 poitn harness and helmet at least and if I am doing some back road driving I at least wear the 5 point harness as it is a quick disconnect (read DOT approved) model. Are there any safety measures at these events such as harnesses in cars or requiring drivers to wear helmets?

EDIT: Is that a 300C V-6? That seems a little out of place among these foreign rides.

Back on topic:
You build is coming along great. Not get this thing done and get some numbers for it.

[BlueAqua]

How was the R8? I drove it at Road Atlanta at a ALMS event and was impressed. It is actually the exact same engine as my car. However, i have a few "tricks" in my bag;). I would have gotten as much time as possible in the R8, Lambo, and GT-R as they are all-wheel drive and it looks like a slick day.

Just curious and this is not intended to be a shot at you at all. I assume most of the people attending these events have very seat time in high performance vehicles such as these. I know that when I am on a track I have a 5 poitn harness and helmet at least and if I am doing some back road driving I at least wear the 5 point harness as it is a quick disconnect (read DOT approved) model. Are there any safety measures at these events such as harnesses in cars or requiring drivers to wear helmets?

Back on topic:
You build is coming along great. Not get this thing done and get some numbers for it.

I actually loved the R8. It was a very slick car that was very responsive. It was much better than I expected it to be and just loved to be driven hard.

As far as safety measures everything was stock. No helmets or 5 point harnesses. We weren't out racing but just enjoying the cars. I think if we got pulled over and were wearing a helmet it might just look a bit too suspicious. A lot of the guys were just car enthusiasts, some owned some very nice cars, but most were just guys like myself that had never had the opportunity to drive such cars.

No worries about the off topic, that's what build logs are all about. :)

Next weekend my wife heads out of town so I'll have more time to finish it all up and hopefully take some really nice pictures of the 2 cases together.

There is more development on the TJ07 build, some very good news that everyone will see soon enough. It should be great.

[bianco]

great build BlueAqua.
and that orange lamborghini is awesome... :up:
looking forward to your updates.

[BlueAqua]

Ok, I have it all setup, what do you think?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0885.jpg

[YugenM]

Viva la Cuplex Pro

Never got to slap one onto my system but I got to take a look at it before I sent it off to endscape, one heck of a waterblock :)

[turtletrax]

Awesome dude :)

Cannot wait untill the TJ-07 bomb is dropped :cool:

[skinnee]

Nice! :up:

Is that a flowmeter I see up there?

[BlueAqua]

Viva la Cuplex Pro

Never got to slap one onto my system but I got to take a look at it before I sent it off to endscape, one heck of a waterblock :)


Awesome dude :)

Cannot wait untill the TJ-07 bomb is dropped :cool:


Nice! :up:

Is that a flowmeter I see up there?

Ha ha, just kidding guys, that's just an old picture of it. But yes, Cuplex Pro and a flow meter. :)

I'm not going to be using the flow meter/killer or the Cuplex Pro but should have the V2000 completed shortly. I've got it running and flowing, I just need to complete the wiring and install the Aquaero. :)

The TJ07 bomb is incoming soon enough. Got to get ready for it. :):):)

[menace2society]

If that was a B-day gift from tour wife I feel sorry for you...
That's a hell of a hard gift to one up :yepp: Now you have to put as big a smile on her face as she did yours. :rofl:
Good luck your going to need it:yepp::ROTF:

Al jokes aside. Awesome Gift :up:

[YugenM]

Ha ha, just kidding guys, that's just an old picture of it. But yes, Cuplex Pro and a flow meter. :)

I'm not going to be using the flow meter/killer or the Cuplex Pro but should have the V2000 completed shortly. I've got it running and flowing, I just need to complete the wiring and install the Aquaero. :)

The TJ07 bomb is incoming soon enough. Got to get ready for it. :):):)

...No Cuplex Pro!? If it isn't some awesome AquaComputer block...

...may your yogurt go bad.

[skinnee]

...may your yogurt go bad.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[NaeKuh]

...may your yogurt go bad.

Blue, lemme shut these punks up for ya.

Cuplex XT DI! now leave him alone:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_1097.jpg

A smile for ya!

:rofl:

[BlueAqua]

If that was a B-day gift from tour wife I feel sorry for you...
That's a hell of a hard gift to one up :yepp: Now you have to put as big a smile on her face as she did yours. :rofl:
Good luck your going to need it:yepp::ROTF:

Al jokes aside. Awesome Gift :up:

I think you're right. I'm screwed for a while, but I was thinking of planning a trip next year, a little surprise. It's so secret I don't even know where we're going yet. :)


...No Cuplex Pro!? If it isn't some awesome AquaComputer block...

...may your yogurt go bad.

LOL, oh noez. I don't like bad yogurt so I better use an old AC DI that I have laying around. :rofl:


Blue, lemme shut these punks up for ya.

Cuplex XT DI! now leave him alone:

A smile for ya!

:rofl:


Regulators!! mount up.. :)

Thanks for showing the beast NaeKuh!

[BlueAqua]

I have this machine (the V2000) almost complete. I will probably sleeve the wires to tidy it up a bit, and install a few more fans in needed areas, but it's about done. I'll install the Aquaero shortly and get that going.

Here are some preliminary almost complete photos:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2042.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2023.jpg

[skinnee]

Now that is just dead sexy right thurr! :up:

Feser ½" ID tubing on this one?

[BlueAqua]

Now that is just dead sexy right thurr! :up:

Feser ½" ID tubing on this one?

Thanks!!

Feser 3/8" ID tubing. It's pretty nice, a little darker than I would have liked, but it's still pretty nice.

I'm going to use Primochill LRT 1/2" Black tubing on the TJ07. The V2000 and MM UFO are going to be boring compared the the TJ07 coming up. I'm stoked! :)

[skinnee]

Is the lighter blue 1/4" then...just looks a bit bigger for some reason. :shrug:

Can't wait to see the TJ07!!!

[BlueAqua]

More goodies!


I laugh every time I look at this now. LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2050.jpg

New Feser 1/2" ID 3/4" OD Compression fittings. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2049.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2052.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2056.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2057.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2059.jpg

[skinnee]

4th pic is my favorite. :D

[YugenM]

:slobber:

This thread makes me want to build a new computer... my current one is getting old and boring :(

[turtletrax]

Man, I am getting stoked about your TJ-07. Gonna be sick :cool:

[RickCain]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0885.jpg

Oh my, seeing all the plug n cool fittings makes me want to do another AC only build!

/dreams of a new Cuplex HD build

[Dangals]

Nice work here BlueAqua - I have been silently watching this thread and the two previous builds are great - but I am really keen to see what you do with the TJ07 and I have an inkling of what is in store for us based on the quality of the last two.;)

Keep up the good work :up:

[BlueAqua]

4th pic is my favorite. :D

That was my creative side speaking. :) I knew somebody would like it.


:slobber:

This thread makes me want to build a new computer... my current one is getting old and boring :(

Don't do it!! You might get the bug like I have. I build machines for no reason but the joy of the build. I do have a lot of fun doing it though.


Man, I am getting stoked about your TJ-07. Gonna be sick :cool:

Your TJ07 is the cool one. Mine is nothing right now, just plain ol boring. Hopefully it'll be nice like yours is.



Oh my, seeing all the plug n cool fittings makes me want to do another AC only build!

/dreams of a new Cuplex HD build

As soon as I saw the Cuplex HD I wanted one like a kid in a candy store. I'm hoping Skinnee wants one and I can just stop by his house and get my fix. We'll see, maybe a little group order will have to be put in place.


Nice work here BlueAqua - I have been silently watching this thread and the two previous builds are great - but I am really keen to see what you do with the TJ07 and I have an inkling of what is in store for us based on the quality of the last two.;)

Keep up the good work :up:

I was hoping you were going to post in my thread. I think you're going to like the 3rd build maybe more than the first two. I'll try not to let you down. :)

[BlueAqua]

I have Aquaero installed and everything is working great. I haven't hooked up any temperature sensors yet but will do when I have a chance and have it properly planned out.

I just need to install the rear fan, but was missing the necessary screws. My good friend Skinnee is going to hook me up there, what a guy!! :)

Here are some pictures of an almost complete project:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2069.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2074.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2071.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2076.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2072.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2067.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2079.jpg

[Dangals]

I was hoping you were going to post in my thread. I think you're going to like the 3rd build maybe more than the first two. I'll try not to let you down. :)

I am just sorry for not posting earlier....not sure what happened there:shrug:

Don't worry about me make sure that you are happy with it. That is ultimately who we build these for isn't it - ourselves? As long as you are happy with it I am sure it will be fantastic. Especially going by the pics you just posted above of the V2000 build.:up:

[turtletrax]

Looks great buddy :D One down.... ummm... how many to go? :rofl:


Who is the fool that voted 3 stars on this thread??? I mean if you dont like this you should stick to the aircooling section....


Anywhoo, I just had to get that off my chest ;)


Cant wait to see more!!!

[skinnee]

I added a vote, hopefully that offsets the Delta Bravo who voted 3 stars.

[bianco]

I added a vote, hopefully that offsets the Delta Bravo who voted 3 stars.

ditto.:up:

[BlueAqua]

The rest of this worklog will be primarily dedicated to the TJ07 build. I hope you like what you see. Feel free to offer suggestions and ask questions, I'm always open for feedback.

Today I removed the stock heatpipe assembly on my Maximus II Formula. I changed the thermal paste to Arctic Ceramic. I also changed the Republic of Gamers logo around since this will be an inverted ATX oriented motherboard. The Maximus II Formula logo was also able to be switched around, but I may just remove that all together, we'll see.

Original northbridge cooler removed. Pretty poor thermal paste contact.


Heatpipe Assembly removed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2090.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2093.jpg

Heatpipe assembly installed with Swiftech MCW-NBMAX :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2095.jpg

I also removed the red fancy shields that were covering part of the mosfet heatsinks. Looks clean.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2101.jpg

Installation of the Swiftech GTZ. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2106.jpg

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

doesn't that GTZ just look so purty with those Comps on there :up:

I wish I felt okay about using a jet imingent block in my next build... but hey each to his own, awesome log Blue :up::up::up:

(ps, I will never understand for the life of me why ASUS chose white PCI and dimm slots as opposed to black :confused:)

[Jor3lBR]

Amazing BLUE! :bows:
\
Sube'd to see how pro's do it!

[ShoNuff]

Hey BA...do your compression fittings fit snugly on to the NB block? I just got mine today and I put my 3/8" BP comps on it and it appears as though is doesn't sit flush against the block. I removed the stock BP O-Ring and used the bigger O-Ring that came from the included barbs. I am going to leak test later in the weak.

Again, nice pics. If my pics came out that nice I would definitely take more. :D

[BlueAqua]

doesn't that GTZ just look so purty with those Comps on there :up:

I wish I felt okay about using a jet imingent block in my next build... but hey each to his own, awesome log Blue :up::up::up:

(ps, I will never understand for the life of me why ASUS chose white PCI and dimm slots as opposed to black :confused:)

The compression fittings do look amazing on that block. I guess I missed the memo on the downsides of impingement blocks, although I have seen this pop up lately. Why are all but one of the top blocks all impingement then? I could have used my Aqua Computer Cuplex Evo. :yepp:


Amazing BLUE! :bows:
\
Sube'd to see how pro's do it!

I'm no pro, just an avid enthusiast. How do I go pro? I need a sponsorship or something. :up:


Hey BA...do your compression fittings fit snugly on to the NB block? I just got mine today and I put my 3/8" BP comps on it and it appears as though is doesn't sit flush against the block. I removed the stock BP O-Ring and used the bigger O-Ring that came from the included barbs. I am going to leak test later in the weak.

Again, nice pics. If my pics came out that nice I would definitely take more. :D

Well, the large compression fittings I have won't both fit. I think the chipset block has the same problem as the GTZ. The barb threads are recessed just a bit and I guess some have had issues with making a good seal. I'm going to have to try some stuff and perform my own tests to make sure it's right. Please let me know what you find out.

Thanks for the compliments on the pictures. That's something I'm still working on and trying to improve. I just bought a good book on Photoshop for Digital Photgraphers and it looks pretty nice. I'm going to work through the tutorials when I have spare time.

I'm sure you can still take good pictures with whatever camera you have. I've seen some pictures you've taken and I would love to see more. Please post in my thread. ;) I'd love to see what projects you're working on.

[twwen2]

Hey BA that is some sick camera work! :shocked:

Wish i could afford a good DSLR...:(
That ASUS board looks great with the Swifty blocks :up:

[bianco]

nice touch on inverting the 'decals' BlueAqua
a spanking new mobo from "snsv"...
:up:

[YugenM]

Hey BA that is some sick camera work! :shocked:

Wish i could afford a good DSLR...:(
That ASUS board looks great with the Swifty blocks :up:

You could pick up a Canon 30D for around $600-ish (possibly lower) if you look around a bit, plus another couple hundred for a short prime lens.

Either that, or a new video card, depends on where your priorities lie :ROTF:

[twwen2]

You could pick up a Canon 30D for around $600-ish (possibly lower) if you look around a bit, plus another couple hundred for a short prime lens.

Either that, or a new video card, depends on where your priorities lie :ROTF:

Hmm, i don't have $600 for either of those :p:.

I just spent lots on this new build-in-progress :yepp:

[BlueAqua]

It took me a long time to buy a nice camera, and even then I hesitated. I had a Canon Powershot S40 for years that worked and did the job. But last fall I found a deal on a nice Canon 30d. ;) Now I just have to figure out how to use it.

[pcaddict]

looking great. Is that cpu block good?

[BlueAqua]

looking great. Is that cpu block good?

Which one? The Aqua Computer Cuplex Double Impact or the Swiftech GTZ?

I think they're both good, but I haven't put the GTZ to the test yet.

[coolmiester]

Must admit this was the first GX2 i'd seen that was watercooled and had the cover modded to fit back on which i remember thinking at the time was pure genius and replicated on my two (http://www.coolercases.co.uk/skull/skull_108.jpg) but unfortunately they prevented me from routing the hose how i'd wanted plus i couldn't quite get the cards sit nice together so didn't use them in the end :rolleyes:

Its ingenious touches like that that really get my attention :up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1391.jpg

[YugenM]

It took me a long time to buy a nice camera, and even then I hesitated. I had a Canon Powershot S40 for years that worked and did the job. But last fall I found a deal on a nice Canon 30d. ;) Now I just have to figure out how to use it.

Figuring out how to use a digital SLR is simple, the hard part is taking great pictures with it (and you seem to have no problems there) :D

[skinnee]

Yeah, back to five stars! :up:

That TIM job doesn't surprise me on the HPS, you have to do a washer mod to it as well? Looks much better without the red alu shields too!

Nice work mang! :clap:

[BlueAqua]

Must admit this was the first GX2 i'd seen that was watercooled and had the cover modded to fit back on which i remember thinking at the time was pure genius and replicated on my two (http://www.coolercases.co.uk/skull/skull_108.jpg) but unfortunately they prevented me from routing the hose how i'd wanted plus i couldn't quite get the cards sit nice together so didn't use them in the end :rolleyes:

Its ingenious touches like that that really get my attention :up:


Thanks for the kind words Coolmiester. That means a lot coming from one of the best case modders of all time. :):) I can't take credit for the 9800gx2 mod though. Another fellow from MN came up with it and was posted in his build log. I liked the idea so much I just had to do it for myself.


Figuring out how to use a digital SLR is simple, the hard part is taking great pictures with it (and you seem to have no problems there) :D

Thanks! I think the DSLR just takes good pictures without myself having to do a lot. There is a lot yet to learn. I think I need a good backdrop.


Yeah, back to five stars! :up:

That TIM job doesn't surprise me on the HPS, you have to do a washer mod to it as well? Looks much better without the red alu shields too!

Nice work mang! :clap:

Thanks again. Maybe this weekend I'll put you to work and we'll really get some stuff done. It should be fun.

I did do the washer mod on the motherboard, and I think I should hopefully have decent temperatures.


Thanks to TurtleTrax I now have a new MCP655 Ek Pump top. This is equipped with a Feser 1/2" ID 3/4" OD Compression and I think I might try the BitsPower D-plug.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2113.jpg

[Riggs]

Amazing, awesome pics. Cant wait to see it in action!

[skinnee]

I think you should hold off on the top and let me test it first. ;) Second thought, it could be a while before I get flow and pressure tests ready.

Put me to work, I can sleeve for sure...we should print a picture of TurtleTrax and hang it in the room and talk at it periodically. :D

[turtletrax]

I think you should hold off on the top and let me test it first. ;) Second thought, it could be a while before I get flow and pressure tests ready.

Put me to work, I can sleeve for sure...we should print a picture of TurtleTrax and hang it in the room and talk at it periodically. :D


Lol, halarious :rofl: Just so busy this week after sitting on my duff from the tooth thing. All is back to normal other than catching up. I dont even have time to play with my rig :(

Oh well, will soon.

See ya on MSN :)

Edit: That pump top is hawt :)

[BlueAqua]

I received some Bitpspower 90's. I had to add an extra O-ring, but they seal perfect. Check them out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2114.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2116.jpg



I have a case addiction too. ;) Skinnee can attest to that. He was willing to come over to my house and we had a great geek session, it really was a lot of fun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2117.jpg

[ShoNuff]

I received some Bitpspower 90's. I had to add an extra O-ring, but they seal perfect. Check them out.

So...do you have two O-rings per barb?

I need to test mine but I am in the middle of a big project for a meeting Monday AM. I need to stop procrastinating. :D

[BlueAqua]

So...do you have two O-rings per barb?

I need to test mine but I am in the middle of a big project for a meeting Monday AM. I need to stop procrastinating. :D

Yeah stop procrastinating. :) You're loading XS pages up at 1 page per 4 minutes, for some reason it's just Xtreme slow today.

Yes, 2 O-rings per barb. The extra Swiftech O-rings were a bit too big and didn't quite fit right, but I tried some Ek O-rings off of some 3/8" barbs and they worked perfect. Those along with the original BP O-ring.

[Kibbler]

Hi BlueAqua, are you using 2 o-rings to seal against the GTZ and NB block recesses? Or to provide enough "squish" to rotate the barbs to the proper angle?

[skinnee]

Case addiction...your basement has a better selection of parts than Microcenter! :D

[BlueAqua]

Hi BlueAqua, are you using 2 o-rings to seal against the GTZ and NB block recesses? Or to provide enough "squish" to rotate the barbs to the proper angle?

Both reasons actually. I was hoping I'd get lucky and the barbs would align, but they wouldn't. Since the Swiftech GTZ and chipset block have a recessed o-ring there is a gap that needs to be filled. With only one O-ring the metal is pressed right against the derlin, and I doubt the O-ring is compressed at all. So an extra O-ring not only ensures it'll seal but also provides a little more play so I could align the barbs. It worked out really well I have to say. We'll see if it leaks or not since O-ring to O-ring isn't necessarily a good thing.

[Kibbler]

Both reasons actually. I was hoping I'd get lucky and the barbs would align, but they wouldn't. Since the Swiftech GTZ and chipset block have a recessed o-ring there is a gap that needs to be filled. With only one O-ring the metal is pressed right against the derlin, and I doubt the O-ring is compressed at all. So an extra O-ring not only ensures it'll seal but also provides a little more play so I could align the barbs. It worked out really well I have to say. We'll see if it leaks or not since O-ring to O-ring isn't necessarily a good thing.
Yeah that's what I figured. Those recesses can be irritating now that the market has moved to recessed fittings. Maybe put lube on those o-rings in case rubber on rubber friction cause them to stretch in funny and bad ways, if you haven't already? :up: Will you switch to BP swivel 90s when they're available again?

Great work man. Everything is so clean. And so many nice cases to play with.

[Jaivan]

Wow your TJ07 is gonna be killer really looking forward to it.

[Eddie3dfx]

That case setup is pure bad-ass! Does Aqua powder-coat their cases or do they paint them? Their finish is top notch.

[BlueAqua]

Wow your TJ07 is gonna be killer really looking forward to it.

Thanks, I think it'll be awesome if it works out as planned. I have high hopes. I know I can take my time on it and get it right, no need to get it up and running quickly. Stay tuned.


Yeah that's what I figured. Those recesses can be irritating now that the market has moved to recessed fittings. Maybe put lube on those o-rings in case rubber on rubber friction cause them to stretch in funny and bad ways, if you haven't already? :up: Will you switch to BP swivel 90s when they're available again?
Great work man. Everything is so clean. And so many nice cases to play with.

I like the non rotary fittings if you can get away with them, less bulk. I might get a few fittings to play with, but I don't have any plans for any additional fittings.


That case setup is pure bad-ass! Does Aqua powder-coat their cases or do they paint them? Their finish is top notch.

That Aqua Computer case is completely designed by myself. I worked with Jim at Smooth Creations about 4 years ago and when the V2000 came out I knew it would be the perfect canvas. I basically told him what I had in mind, had a few photoshopped pictures and he did the rest. The main paint is actually Diamond Graphite and looks amazing. I still think it's one of my most favorite purchases in all of my years with this hobby. And yes, the finish is a very high quality show car finish, I even wax it from time to time. :)

[soundx98]

Excellent!

http://premium1.uploadit.org/soundx98//bios_townspeople_burns.gif

Just awesome work man.
I'd love to swing by and see them in person.
(maybe fondle the TJ07 for a while again :))
Give me a shout if you get a free Saturday morning.

Crazy Carl

[BlueAqua]

Excellent!


Just awesome work man.
I'd love to swing by and see them in person.
(maybe fondle the TJ07 for a while again :))
Give me a shout if you get a free Saturday morning.

Crazy Carl

Hey Crazy Carl, long time no see. I'd love to have you over again if you're up for it. Maybe I could con Skinnee into it too and have ourselves a little get together. I sold all of my crazy LN2 gear but still have lots to play with. I'd love to see your rigs in person too, radobases FTW. ;)

[BlueAqua]

I'm waiting on some stuff for my TJ07 rig and I got bored. I found a deal on a really nice Rocketfish case and thought I'd fix it up. I really don't know what I'm going to do with this yet, but I figured, "What the hell." I'll fix it up.

Here are some pics of it in the painting process. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2120.jpg

Custom Midplate. ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2121.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2124.jpg

[skinnee]

Thats going to be 100x better with a black interior...nice work! :up:

[TedShred]

I have a case addiction too.

I see!:D

Small thing compared to the big awesomeness you have going, but I just love the Swiftech blocks with those fittings - so clean:up:

[turtletrax]

Looks great! I knew it wouldnt be long before that case got a purpose.... it is the newest attraction at your hardware museum :ROTF:

Nice work !

[BlueAqua]

I was just admiring how good the Feser One liquid and my tubing still looks. I know it's only a month and a half, but still looks brand new.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2131-Complete.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2130-Complete.jpg

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

which tubing are you running again?

[BlueAqua]

which tubing are you running again?

In that picture it is Tygon 3603 3/8" ID 1/2" OD. I'm actually pleasantly surprised just how good it still looks. We'll see after a year or so, who knows, maybe even more.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_1417-Complete.jpg

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

cool.

Ihave always wondered but never seen results, does PrimoChill PRO LRT clear eventually fog or not :confused: ????

[BlueAqua]

My new Ek 4870 X2 Nickel block arrived today. I just HAD to take a few pictures of it, it's stunning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2143.jpg

And a high res background if you want it, at a slightly different angle:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Ek4870X2-1920background.jpg

[skinnee]

:shocked: now that is just sexy!

Just remember, I know where you live. ;)

[turtletrax]

Wowwa wee wa :eek:

That is sick, and I knew it would be perfect for what you got cooking :)

Now you make me want to sell my lowly GTX280 and get and EK blinged X2.

Things are shaping up to be a hella TJ-07

Oh ya, and Hi!!! LOL

[Dangals]

Nice pic - if this is what we have to look forward to with your TJ-07 build I think it is going to be awesome!

Keep it up:up:

[BlueAqua]

Thanks so much guys. I'm your biggest fan. ;)

I just touched up the photo a bit and made a nice background of it. What do you think?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Ek4870X2-1920background2-1.jpg

Background:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Ek4870X2-1920background2.jpg

[twwen2]

Yummy. It's the bigger brother to mine! :D

Good photography BA!

[dingdong555]

Hey with that feser liquid, is it dye or PRE-MIXED coolant?

Does it stain? Any gunk build up in the system?

Thanks!!

Keep it up!!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Thanks so much guys. I'm your biggest fan. ;)

I just touched up the photo a bit and made a nice background of it. What do you think?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Ek4870X2-1920background2-1.jpg

Background:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Ek4870X2-1920background2.jpg

good job blue, did you shoot a grey card or did you go into the saturation channels and remove the irrelevant hues?

[BlueAqua]

Yummy. It's the bigger brother to mine! :D

Good photography BA!


Thanks Twwen2! I aim to please.



Hey with that feser liquid, is it dye or PRE-MIXED coolant?

Does it stain? Any gunk build up in the system?

Thanks!!

Keep it up!!

I used the Feser dye before and it stained my tubing but so far the pre-mixed has been flawless for me. I'm actually surprised just how well it still looks. Only time will tell though how it will do.

[BlueAqua]

good job blue, did you shoot a grey card or did you go into the saturation channels and remove the irrelevant hues?

I just played with some of the settings in photoshop when importing a raw photo. I think it was sharpness, maybe contrast. I'm not really too familiar with it yet, but am learning. If you have any good tips, let me know.

Thanks SNiiPE_DoGG. :)

[charles_h]

BlueAqua: I had to pop out of my workhole to say that that picture looks totally PRO! Awesome job! :up:

[Eddie3dfx]

That picture is gorgeous. One day I'll get an D-SLR, but until then, I'll stick o my f-31d.
It almost looks like rendered art.

[BlueAqua]

BlueAqua: I had to pop out of my workhole to say that that picture looks totally PRO! Awesome job! :up:

Thanks so much Charles. I'm getting really interested in photography and trying to get better and learn more useful skills. It's a learning process but I hope to only improve.

How's the progress on MurderMod coming? I can't wait.


That picture is gorgeous. One day I'll get an D-SLR, but until then, I'll stick o my f-31d.
It almost looks like rendered art.

Thanks Eddie! I think it almost looks rendered too, looks almost too perfect for it to be real. If you look at the larger picture you can see imperfections easier, I think it's just mostly some dust and what not.

Getting a DSLR was a hard step to make, but once you have one you cannot live without it. It's a purchase that I truly enjoy.

[bianco]

hi BA. i hope you don't mind me asking some questions about your TJ07.
did you buy the left side panel without the window separately or did it come stock?
for the right side panel, did you buy it from silverstone already with window or did you have to mod it yourself?
i'm planning to do an inverted atx configuration on my build with TJ07 for better tube routing. but after i checked my case yesterday:
the left panel had the window and the right panel didn't.
and the panels are not interchangeable because of the 'latches'.
thanks for the help.

[BlueAqua]

hi BA. i hope you don't mind me asking some questions about your TJ07.
did you buy the left side panel without the window separately or did it come stock?
for the right side panel, did you buy it from silverstone already with window or did you have to mod it yourself?
i'm planning to do an inverted atx configuration on my build with TJ07 for better tube routing. but after i checked my case yesterday:
the left panel had the window and the right panel didn't.
and the panels are not interchangeable because of the 'latches'.
thanks for the help.

Feel free to ask anything you want.

My window is getting specially water jet cut. I originally bought the TJ07 black with no window. Once having a window makes it really tricky to switch to reverse atx. I should be receiving my case in the next few weeks, the whole thing needed some upgrades. :):)

I also got my new PowerColor 4870 X2 in. I fired it up but had so many issues with artifacts. It didn't matter if I had the fan speed at 100% and underclocked or overclocked. My 9800GX2 in the same board worked great, I just don't know what was going on with it. I sent the behemoth of a card back today and should be getting another one shortly. Not really a big deal because I don't have the case yet, but something I'd rather not deal with.

I wish I had some more updates for you guys and I'd hate to clutter this thread more with a little htpc rebuild I'm doing too.

If anyone needs any TJ07 measurements or ideas with specific parts let me know. I have an empty shell here not really being used.

[bianco]

Feel free to ask anything you want.

My window is getting specially water jet cut. I originally bought the TJ07 black with no window. Once having a window makes it really tricky to switch to reverse atx. I should be receiving my case in the next few weeks, the whole thing needed some upgrades. :):)

I also got my new PowerColor 4870 X2 in. I fired it up but had so many issues with artifacts. It didn't matter if I had the fan speed at 100% and underclocked or overclocked. My 9800GX2 in the same board worked great, I just don't know what was going on with it. I sent the behemoth of a card back today and should be getting another one shortly. Not really a big deal because I don't have the case yet, but something I'd rather not deal with.

I wish I had some more updates for you guys and I'd hate to clutter this thread more with a little htpc rebuild I'm doing too.

If anyone needs any TJ07 measurements or ideas with specific parts let me know. I have an empty shell here not really being used.

thanks BA.
too bad i didn't research more thoroughly on that one. i thought i can just switch the panels. oh well...

looking forward to your pic updates. :)

[turtletrax]

Feel free to ask anything you want.

My window is getting specially water jet cut. I originally bought the TJ07 black with no window. Once having a window makes it really tricky to switch to reverse atx. I should be receiving my case in the next few weeks, the whole thing needed some upgrades. :):)

I also got my new PowerColor 4870 X2 in. I fired it up but had so many issues with artifacts. It didn't matter if I had the fan speed at 100% and underclocked or overclocked. My 9800GX2 in the same board worked great, I just don't know what was going on with it. I sent the behemoth of a card back today and should be getting another one shortly. Not really a big deal because I don't have the case yet, but something I'd rather not deal with.

I wish I had some more updates for you guys and I'd hate to clutter this thread more with a little htpc rebuild I'm doing too.

If anyone needs any TJ07 measurements or ideas with specific parts let me know. I have an empty shell here not really being used.



That sucks your X2 was DOA... but a good thing your case is not ready yet. I guess the only thing that can make a bad card suck less is good timing :D

[skinnee]

that damn X2, we slapped it in the test bench over at my place last night. the thing is weird, underclocked it kinda worked, 2 MHz overclocked seemed to work...but it kept hard-locking Windows. Good to see you just said to hell with it and sent it back though. That thing was going to be a PITA for as long as you owned it.

[dingdong555]

Hey Blueaqua, any update on the blue fluid? any build up or gunk etc..?

THanks!

[BlueAqua]

Hey Blueaqua, any update on the blue fluid? any build up or gunk etc..?

THanks!

The Feser fluid (premixed) looks as good today as it did 2 months ago. I'm really impressed with it. The only thing I'm not ecstatic about is the fact it costs $20 a liter.

[Dangals]

waits for TJ07 update :wiggle:

[charles_h]

waits for TJ07 update :wiggle:
yeah, what's holding this wagon up? :)

[YugenM]

Getting a DSLR was a hard step to make, but once you have one you cannot live without it. It's a purchase that I truly enjoy.

One heck of a money pit though :D

[BlueAqua]

I figure I'll update my log a bit with my upcoming plans. This TJ07 has gone through some changes and is really coming together nicely.

Full component list:
Asus Maximus II Formula
Intel E8400 EO
Corsair PC-8500 2x2gb Dominator
Diamond 4870 X2
Hard Drives to be determined.


Water Cooling:
Aqua Computer Cuplex DI HD
Ek 4870 X2 Full cover Nickel with acrylic top. ;)
Swiftech NB-SMAX
Swiftech MCP-655 with Ek top (Thanks TurtleTrax)
Feser 120.3 radiator with 3 S-flex fans
Ek Res 250 Multi-Option Res. including Anti Cyclone
Danger Den 3/8" ID 5/8"OD Tubing
Bitspower 1/2"ID barbs (Thanks Skinnee)
Aquaero with black faceplate

Thanks to Aqua Computer and Shoggy for helping me obtain an Aquaero and Cuplex DI HD.

Over the past few months I've been making some new friends, some great friends. This build wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of many individuals. Along the way I've met great people like TurtleTrax, Skinnee, Charles, Dangals and ShoNuff. I've been talking to most of these guys a while now and they each have had their impact on me.

I've had a unique opportunity working with Charles of MurderBox, and soon I will have a case I fell in love with a long time ago. I should be receiving my case shortly, and the build will continue.

I promise to have many high quality pictures and do my best to meet the MurderBox standards.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/Teaser.jpg
Thanks Dangals and Charles for the picture. ;)

[dingdong555]

The Feser fluid (premixed) looks as good today as it did 2 months ago. I'm really impressed with it. The only thing I'm not ecstatic about is the fact it costs $20 a liter.

lol.

$40 a litre here in Australia =)

Looks very nice though.

[Dangals]

...snip

YAY another MurderMod - bout time you announced this :D

Mate it has been an absolute pleasure talking with you and the others - our converstion are always fun as we tend to talk about everything and nothing :up:

I am looking forward to you receiving your case and watching your take on it. I know that you will do an awesome job of it :yepp:

Nice pic btw ;)

[turtletrax]

BOOOOOOM!!!. The shockwaves will echo for a long time after this build goes public :)

I am honoured I got to have a helping hand as small as it was. I am also equally as happy to have met such great people as yourself and Skinnee, Charles_H and Dangals.

I regretably will not be around much for a bit as I am moving and will have extremely limited access to the internet. I will be here in spirit tho, trust me ;)

Laters!!

[twwen2]

Ooh, ooh!
Another MurderMod, YAY! :bounce:

[skinnee]

snip


aww...shucks. :up:


snip

I will be posting your picture on the wall in the room with my test bench and gear...we'll talk at you to keep you company! You'll always be around in spirit...now 23 skidoo! :rofl:

[ShoNuff]

I will be posting your picture on the wall in the room with my test bench and gear...we'll talk at you to keep you company! You'll always be around in spirit...now 23 skidoo! :rofl:

:ROTF:



I am sure I am not the only one when I say I am really looking forward to this build. If it is anything like your AC build "back in the day" I am sure it will be impressive. You got my attention with just the list of parts.

So with MurderMods on the scene I guess we need to define (or is it re-define?) just what "MM" stands for going forward. Just lead the way...;)

[disruptfam]

Lovely builds in here mate very jealous :)

[BlueAqua]

I received my replacement 4870 X2. That was pretty fast considering I bought it from NCIX. Kudos to them.

I found an old video card box too, I can't believe I still have that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2183.jpg

Going to Crossfire this 4870 X2 with my 9700 pro!!! ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2188.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2189.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2190.jpg


Fear the Frobot!!

:rofl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2194.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2197.jpg

Video Card Sandwiches:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2200.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2201.jpg

I've decided that I'm pretty much going to be just dumping pictures in here and make it as photo intensive as I can. Enjoy. :)

[dopestuff]

good idea :up:
a foto explains it all much faster (duh a thousand words)
and is much more fun to..

nice going there btw :up:

ps: when are you starting your own video card shop?? :rofl:

[2low4u]

Pics are more than welcome! That poor little 8800GT should have been sammiched/dwarfed by the other 2 cards! :ROTF:

[skinnee]

:eek:

nice!

I dig the eye candy method! :up:

[emoners]

wow! great cards there! & pics as well! :up:

[Jor3lBR]

Thanks BlueAqua a compliment coming from a guy that did this: :bows:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0510.jpg

means a lot to me, my project seams a walk in the park and was a lot easier reading threads like yours :up:

[Zw_Roodbaard]

Awesome pictures you've got there :D Is it possible that you can pm me a link to the original pictures from this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2189.jpg) shot.

[ShoNuff]

NCIX FTW!!! :ROTF: I got my card from the same place. Prices slightly better than NewEgg and no taxes.

Looking forward to you installing that EK block.

[BlueAqua]

good idea :up:
a foto explains it all much faster (duh a thousand words)
and is much more fun to..

nice going there btw :up:

ps: when are you starting your own video card shop?? :rofl:

My new shop will open soon. I won't accept anything but BlueAqua bucks. I have a Microcenter in my basement. :)


Pics are more than welcome! That poor little 8800GT should have been sammiched/dwarfed by the other 2 cards! :ROTF:

:rofl:

I felt obligated to stick that 8800gt in there, it was feeling left out.


:eek:

nice!

I dig the eye candy method! :up:

I need to get some new lighting to highlight the pictures better. Time to work on that, but hopefully everyone will see the pictures improving throughout this thread. That's a side goal anyways.


wow! great cards there! & pics as well! :up:

Thanks! This 4870 X2 is a beast!


Thanks BlueAqua a compliment coming from a guy that did this: :bows:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_0510.jpg

means a lot to me, my project seams a walk in the park and was a lot easier reading threads like yours :up:

You have a terrific build, a build that's really interesting to watch it develop. Don't hesitate to ask me a question about anything. I learned so much when I did the phase/water build, it was a huge challenge.


Awesome pictures you've got there :D Is it possible that you can pm me a link to the original pictures from this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2189.jpg) shot.
Thanks. I sent you a full image, let me know if you want the raw image.


NCIX FTW!!! :ROTF: I got my card from the same place. Prices slightly better than NewEgg and no taxes.

Looking forward to you installing that EK block.

Yeah I am really impressed with NCIX. Considering I ordered it on Friday and got it Monday is just crazy. I think I'll shop there more often, plus I don't mind supporting a store with a great guy like Linus working for them. I appreciate his involvement in this forum.

I was going to install the block, but I got busy with other things and messing with my new htpc board. Here (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=204593) :up:

[skinnee]

My new shop will open soon. I won't accept anything but BlueAqua bucks. I have a Microcenter in my basement. :)


Its true...I've seen it! And BlueAqua bucks look better and more anti-counterfeiting measure than Euro's. :D

[Zw_Roodbaard]

Thanks man for sending me that picture :) That very nice :up:

[ward0]

Thanks man for sending me that picture :) That very nice :up:

roodbaard i din't know you had a 4870x2?

[BlueAqua]

And today I mount the 4870 X2 Ek Waterblock.


Naked 4870 X2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2227.jpg

This poor video card looks like it's going to get mounted by the block. :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2228.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2232.jpg


I should have more pictures of it mounted shortly.

[BlueAqua]

Mounted and tested to be fully operational. :up:

I had no issues with mounting this block. The pcb is still nice and straight. :up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2235.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2236.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2237.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2238.jpg

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

If you can get it done straight I think I'll be able to as well, I think I will order my nickel block in the next few days.... I don't have my 4870x2 yet though :D

[2low4u]

If you can get it done straight I think I'll be able to as well, I think I will order my nickel block in the next few days.... I don't have my 4870x2 yet though :D

I have one but for some reason not impressed in the least by it so I traded it for a nip 8800GTX, water cooling gear & a couple Raptors for now. I'll SLI a coule of GTX,s till the 280's drop abit in price.

[skinnee]

that block is just sexy!

[MomijiTMO]

Wow it's so shiny #___#

[Dangals]

Nice work fitting the block - looks nice :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I have one but for some reason not impressed in the least by it so I traded it for a nip 8800GTX, water cooling gear & a couple Raptors for now. I'll SLI a coule of GTX,s till the 280's drop abit in price.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: your kidding right? a single 4870 512 beats an 8800 gtx handily... ...

[2low4u]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: your kidding right? a single 4870 512 beats an 8800 gtx handily... ...

Actually i'm not kidding. I wasn't impressed by it so I dumped it. I'll use the 8800GTX for now till I get a deal on a 280GTX. :up:

[bianco]

looking good BA.
:up:

[ShoNuff]

That block is scweet just as it is. I like that look. Check out these washers. You can get them at Home Depot. I used the #4's for my last set of EK Blocks. :2cents:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/shonuff66/washers005.jpg

[BlueAqua]

That block is scweet just as it is. I like that look. Check out these washers. You can get them at Home Depot. I used the #4's for my last set of EK Blocks. :2cents:


Hey ShoNuff, thanks for the input. I think I'll go looking for some. I wonder if they come in black.

Things are really coming together nicely. Maybe next weekend I'll have something really special to show everyone. :)

[Deux]

Pictures look really nice :up:

Mind sharing what camera and lens you are using?

[BlueAqua]

Pictures look really nice :up:

Mind sharing what camera and lens you are using?

Thanks. For some reason the pictures were not coming out just right. I had the white balance off, doh.

I'm using a Canon 30d with a Canon 28-135mm IS kit lens.

I went to Home Depot and bought some washers. I thought they would work great, they're fiber washers but the inner diameter was just a tad too small. Back to Home Depot I go tomorrow.

Here are the ones I bought:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2244.jpg


A nice little background for my new phone:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2249.jpg

The Ek block went on straight as an arrow:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2246.jpg

[Martinm210]

Awesome, love the pictures and overall build/black case looks really good.

[BlueAqua]

New washer update! It's a lame update but I think it adds some value. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2261.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2262.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2264.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2263.jpg

[BlueAqua]

Awesome, love the pictures and overall build/black case looks really good.

Thanks Martin. I need a lot of work on my pictures still, but I'm trying. There is just so much to learn about photography, and it definitely is intriguing. Any tips would be much appreciated.

[skinnee]

The black washers look 1000x better than the big honkin green ones, those would have drove you nuts everytime you just glanced into the case.

[ShoNuff]

The black washers look 1000x better than the big honkin green ones, those would have drove you nuts every time you just glanced into the case.

That's what I was thinkin':D Looks even better now!

[BlueAqua]

Thanks to Shoggy and Aqua Computer I now present you the Aqua Computer Double Impact HD. ;)

I took a few pictures and couldn't decide which ones I liked best, so I'll just include them all.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2279.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2285.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2284.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2283.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2282.png

MurderMod INCOMING!

[BlackFlag]

Nice pics, keep em coming!

[Dangals]

Thats one nice looking block :yepp: now lets open her up and get some naked shots ;)

[K404]

Whoa! It took a while to read through this but theres some exceptional pictures...and I loved the Supercar diversion half-way through ;)

I was gonna comment on the GX2 HSF masking the waterblock but you've passed the credit onto someone else. Its a sweet idea!! The MountainMods case is a work of art dude- hats off to ya for the attention to detail.

Im glad you switched the washers on the 'X2. The green didnt work at all.

In the Formula you have a great-lookin mobo to work with. Its tempting to pick one up based on looks alone. Design has come so far in the last few years- adds a whole new area of finesse to case modding. Sure- the case is the focal point but its so much better when the hardware inside has had some thought put into it.

Are you gonna be watercooling the SB on the FormulaII? Because of the heatpipes- will they work upside down?

Will keep an eye on this thread ;) Its going places!!

K

[skinnee]

I need to test that block before you drop her in place!!!

[2low4u]

Seeing that EK 9800GX2 block almost makes me wish I had one to use that on! So sexy in comparison to the others imo.

[BlueAqua]

Nice pics, keep em coming!

Thanks, I appreciate your support. I'll keep providing pictures as long as everyone still enjoys them.


Thats one nice looking block :yepp: now lets open her up and get some naked shots ;)

I might take some shots of the internals, but I'll have to wine and dine her like R3 does with his Ek Supreme to get her top off. :)


Whoa! It took a while to read through this but theres some exceptional pictures...and I loved the Supercar diversion half-way through ;)

I was gonna comment on the GX2 HSF masking the waterblock but you've passed the credit onto someone else. Its a sweet idea!! The MountainMods case is a work of art dude- hats off to ya for the attention to detail.

Im glad you switched the washers on the 'X2. The green didnt work at all.

In the Formula you have a great-lookin mobo to work with. Its tempting to pick one up based on looks alone. Design has come so far in the last few years- adds a whole new area of finesse to case modding. Sure- the case is the focal point but its so much better when the hardware inside has had some thought put into it.

Are you gonna be watercooling the SB on the FormulaII? Because of the heatpipes- will they work upside down?

Will keep an eye on this thread ;) Its going places!!

K

Thanks Kenny! I appreciate you dropping by as posting. The Maximus II Formula is a great looking board and will do everything I need it to, while looking good at the same time. I'm hoping the waterblock on the nb part of the heatsink will dissipate enough of the heat to keep the sb cool enough. That will be something I'll have to test when it's up and running.

Keep your eyes posted for some great updates this coming weekend. I think I should have everything and hopefully complete the build fairly quickly.


I need to test that block before you drop her in place!!!

You got it. How about a GTZ too? Are you all ready for cpu block testing now?


Seeing that EK 9800GX2 block almost makes me wish I had one to use that on! So sexy in comparison to the others imo.

I do have an extra 9800gx2... :)
Thanks though, it really turned out great and looks very slick. I keep looking for a deal on a 2nd gx2 block.

[twwen2]

We want naked shots of the Cuplex HD! :D

[ShoNuff]

I need to test that block before you drop her in place!!!

Heeeeeey...me first! As a mater of fact I need to borrow your Greyhound too. I got a couple of cats out back that are just too fast for me. :D

On the serious side, that new AC block should compliment the new build very well. According to the review here (http://translate.google.de/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdexgo.com%2Findex.php%3Fs ite%3Dartikel%2Fview.php%26id%3D314%26rubrik%3DHar dware%26seite%3D16&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en) it is the variant to have in the Cuplex family.

[skinnee]

As a mater of fact I need to borrow your Greyhound too. I got a couple of cats out back that are just too fast for me. :D



:up: He's great at catching cats...though, the cats won't survive the encounter, he's not small animal "friendly". :D

[turtletrax]

Hey guys :)

Love the pics of the HD block BA. I am trying to find time to get the time to read up on my D80, but I just cant seem to find the time.

Looks like everything is coming together nicely. This thing is gonna be top notch for sure.

I got my replacement Bitspower rotaries, I just need to find someone in Canada that carries the other fittings I need. I should have gone direct from BP when I had the chance :confused:

Well, I had a few min on my habds at work and thought I should poke my head in your build log and see what is new:up:

TTyall l8r :)

TT

[skinnee]

turtletrax!!!!

Good to see you're doing alright...don't be a stranger and pop your head on in often!

[BlueAqua]

Oh TURTLETRAX!! ! Where have you been? I have an announcement for you!


Something has just arrived.... ;)

[Dangals]

We demand PICS!!!!!!!!

[BlueAqua]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2293.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2295.png
;)

[evil-98]

^^ thats not nice

[ward0]

evil!!! don't keep us waiting

[BlueAqua]

I have something that might ease the pain for a while.

Thanks Charles!!! :rofl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/BlueAqua/IMG_2332.png

[Dangals]

I have something that might ease the pain for a while.

Thanks Charles!!! :rofl:


:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:

[sniperbob]

wow, thats hilarious :rofl:

[evil-98]

WOW.. that just makes it more tempting.. :rofl:

[twwen2]

LOL! :shocked:

You tease BA :p:. Open the box dammit!! :mad: