Project "Mad-Max 2"

[lukashill]

Hi all,

It's been a while since I built a new system so I decided to make a new project this summer. To remind you of my old system you can have a look here:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=164286

First Mad-Max was built in a rush as I was doing in it in my spare time at work. This time I decided to do it at home and spend as much time as possible to achieve my goal.

What I want to achieve in my new Mad-Max project is to have a very clean and tidy looking case.

Hope you guys enjoy it and any comments are welcome.
Keep your eyes on here as I will be posting first pictures soon :up:

[MomijiTMO]

Awesome. Thought of what you are buying yet?

[lukashill]

Hardware parts I will use are following:

-Q6600 GO
-Zotac 8800gts 512
-Corsair Dominator 4GB Kit 1066 MHz
-Coolermaster 850w PSU
-2 Raptors 74GB in Raid 0
-2 Samsung Spin Points 750 GB
-X-Fi Elite Pro
-Asus Sata DVD-Rom

In therms of motherboard I still cant decide which one to choose, I have Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl and Asus P5E X38. Most likely it will be P5K :)

Cooling:

Loop 1:
-Swiftech Apogee GTX
-EK 8800GTS waterblock
-Black ICE GT Xtreme Quad Radiator
-Swiftech D5 Pump
-DengerDen 3.5" clear reservoir
-7/16" Masterkleer PVC Hose
-Feser One Fluid

Loop 2:
-XSPC dual rad
-Liang DDC 12V Ultra Pump
-2 x MIPS MOSFET Freezer
-2 x Swiftech MCW30 Chipset Blocks
-DengerDen 3.5" clear reservoir
-7/16" Masterkleer PVC Hose
-Feser One Fluid

[coolmiester]

Anything with Mad-Max in the title gets my attention!

Looking forward to it :up:

[lukashill]

Ok, lets show some pics.

Top cut for two 240 rad grills

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/TopCut.jpg

[lukashill]

V2100 put on parts, sanded and ready for priming :)

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/Sanding.jpg

Custom plate for the middle of the case:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/Plate.jpg

[lukashill]

Some of the parts after priming:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/painting.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/painting2.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/painting3.jpg

[lukashill]

XSPC rad just looks silly next to Black Ice:ROTF:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/rads2.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/Rads.jpg

Big Boii!
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/BlackIce.jpg

[lukashill]

Finall results after 7 layers of matt black paint :cool:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case1.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case3.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case2.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case5.jpg

Rad grills installed:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case6.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case7.jpg

[NaeKuh]

wont spacing between fan 2 and 3 not align up?

[Pellepel]

looking sweet, definitely subbed.

[lukashill]

wont spacing between fan 2 and 3 not align up?

Will try to fix it, thanks :)

[lukashill]

Optical drive after painting:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DVD.jpg

[lukashill]

Holes for the tubing:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case4.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02330.jpg

[vlastoun]

That's sick man that's sick. I hope you will get a good working place with nice tools because then I don't want to imagine the amazing results :-)) best wishes from czech republic

[lukashill]

That's sick man that's sick. I hope you will get a good working place with nice tools because then I don't want to imagine the amazing results :-)) best wishes from czech republic

Thank's vlastoun!

[MomijiTMO]

Looks pretty great so far. Random question though, what cardboard cutout were you painting on :)

[lukashill]

Looks pretty great so far. Random question though, what cardboard cutout were you painting on :)


It was Ruby......ATi babe :)

[MomijiTMO]

You killed her lol. What are you going to tackle next?

[Giannis86]

thats some good stuff there...i really like how that optical drive is looking :D

[lukashill]

You killed her lol. What are you going to tackle next?

Next would be to fit the rads.
Still need to cut one of the side panels and paint it along with the front door.

[SeanB]

nice loops gonna be happening here :)
lookin good

[Dangals]

I wanna see how this turns out - subscribed!

[lukashill]

Hi guys,

Small update of my project, rads has been fitted into the case. Tomorrow last wc parts are coming and I will start working on the loops :up:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02394.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02393.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02406.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02405.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02411.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02410.jpg

[MomijiTMO]

This project is well underway now! I like the paint job and the 480 rad fits perfectly. Are you going to be using dye or pre coloured fluid?

[lukashill]

I haven't decided yet what colours I will use for the loops, I think green and blue with black coils will look quite nice.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02353.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02351.jpg

[lukashill]

This project is well underway now! I like the paint job and the 480 rad fits perfectly. Are you going to be using dye or pre coloured fluid?

lol You asked question while I was making the answer ;) I will use feser one fluid.

[MomijiTMO]

As long as it isn't red [millipede] :p: The Feser One series really do look nice under UV.

[lukashill]

As long as it isn't red [millipede] :p: The Feser One series really do look nice under UV.

I like red colour but almost anything red under UV looks pinky :down:
I was thinking of using feser black liquid and gloss red coils (no uv) but there would be no UV effect at all. I think I will just stick with blue and green.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02347.jpg

[disruptfam]

I personally like the red and black..

Blue and green tend to be overused.

how did you mount the 480gtx rad? double sided tape?

[lukashill]

I personally like the red and black..

Blue and green tend to be overused.

how did you mount the 480gtx rad? double sided tape?


I made custom brackets to mount the rad, you can see them on this picture:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/case5.jpg

[lukashill]

Finally after 4 hours of sleeving the 24 pins "nightmare" is ready! :banana3::banana3::banana3:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02423.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02431.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02432.jpg

[MomijiTMO]

I don't know how you can sleeve all that and still be sane. :)

[lukashill]

I don't know how you can sleeve all that and still be sane. :)

I'm not! lol

[Lagaaja]

So THAT'S where the project name comes from :D Anyways, subscribed.

[lukashill]

Just finished installing water blocks and tubes on the mobo. Board will be tested now to check if is still posting :confused: and then I will put it in to the case :)

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02440.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02439.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02446.jpg

[alex17 GTX]

Looks great so far. :clap: Have you decided what color you will use?

[lukashill]

Looks great so far. :clap: Have you decided what color you will use?

Blue and green.

[Logos]

yep :yepp: the tubing is really nice :clap:

[Pellepel]

PSU wire looking good, I need to sleeve up my psu wires too, but too lazy now. I need start overclocking :p:

[lukashill]

@lukashill....

What fitting is the 90 on your mosfet???

GREAT JOB, BTW !!!!


It's this one:

http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Wasserkuehlung/Anschluesse/Winkeladapter-drehbar/Winkeladapter-drehbar-G1-4::6095.html

[Dangals]

Great work with the sleeving of the PSU wire!

I am going to be doing it to mine soon - just waiting on the last couple of parts to arrive...not particularly looking forward to it but I know it will be worth it.

[MomijiTMO]

Board posting?

Looking tasty. :D

[lukashill]

Great work with the sleeving of the PSU wire!

I am going to be doing it to mine soon - just waiting on the last couple of parts to arrive...not particularly looking forward to it but I know it will be worth it.

I wish you all the best with it, It's horrible job but after you done you will have big smile on your face ;)

[lukashill]

Board posting?

Looking tasty. :D

Board is posting :up:
All the tubing is done for both loops and now system is under pressure test, this weekend I will fill it up with the liquid :hump:

[Logos]

amazing job, keep the good work :up:

[lukashill]

Project update; watercooling is finished, pressure test passed with no leaks :)
All I need to do now is to finish the cabling and need to paint the side panels.
Hope you will like the pictures, comments are welcome :up:

[lukashill]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02470.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02478.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02519.jpg

[lukashill]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02508.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02499.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02488.jpg

[lukashill]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02494.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02482.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02511.jpg

[alex17 GTX]

Looks really good. Congratz :up:

[lukashill]

Looks really good. Congratz :up:

Thanks :)

[lukashill]

SATA power cable is finished :rolleyes:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02538.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02534.jpg

[Baleful]

Sick job that sata cable man, looking nice!

[Winni]

Looks very nice, even thos fate tubings ( which im not a fan of ) are looking good ;)

You should have bought sleeve in a better quality, you can still look through.
The only way would be to sleeve one time more over the sleeve or to buy a better sleeve ;)

EDIT: Here a small comparison :

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2961/sleeveex2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[lukashill]

[QUOTE=Winni;3143673]Looks very nice, even thos fate tubings ( which im not a fan of ) are looking good ;)

You should have bought sleeve in a better quality, you can still look through.
The only way would be to sleeve one time more over the sleeve or to buy a better sleeve ;)

EDIT: Here a small comparison :

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2961/sleeveex2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)[/QUOTE

Here in UK I could find only one place thats sells the sleeve so I didn't have much choice :shakes:
You know any places where I could get some good quality ones?

[Winni]

Here you can get the MDCP Sleeve :

http://www.mdpc-x.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-mdpc.tpl&product_id=18&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=54

The guys selling it are the makers of the " Million Dollar PC " Site, check it out, they only publish really outstanding cases ;) :

http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/


For the 16 Euros you get 5 Meters of the Sleeve an 1 Meter Shrink.
I know its not cheap but the sleeve is worth it ;)

I dont know how high the shipping would be, but when you click on " Versandkosten " ( Shipping costs) on the page it says that there are no shipping costs for it, doesnt matter how much you buy. But im not sure if this is only for Germany or Europe, you can write the an email and ask about the shipping :

info@mdpc-x.com

[lukashill]

Here you can get the MDCP Sleeve :

http://www.mdpc-x.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-mdpc.tpl&product_id=18&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=54

The guys selling it are the makers of the " Million Dollar PC " Site, check it out, they only publish really outstanding cases ;) :

http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/


For the 16 Euros you get 5 Meters of the Sleeve an 1 Meter Shrink.
I know its not cheap but the sleeve is worth it ;)

I dint know how high the shipping would be, but when you click on " Versandkosten " ( Shipping costs) on the page it says that there are no shipping costs for it, doesnt matter how much you buy. But im not sure if this is only for Germany or Europe, you can write the an email and ask about the shipping :

info@mdpc-x.com


Thanks for the info mate, I will contact them about shipping cost. By the way, the machines on their site looks sick!

[Winni]

Yeah, they show there only the best cases.
When your is ready you can try to get in there, too ;)

Its my little dream to get featured ont that site with my V1000, but i have much to do to reach the level of the other builds ^^

Here are some pictures of my Lian-Li, nothing special but maybe you`ll like it ;) :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3143344&postcount=9788

[Steffen]

Interesting Project! :up:
Love this S-ATA Power Cable. Looks like someone did his homework.
The Sleeve of MDPC-X.com is awesome. Used it in my whole project.
It´s just fun to work with this sleeve.

[lukashill]

Yeah, they show there only the best cases.
When your is ready you can try to get in there, too ;)

Its my little dream to get featured ont that site with my V1000, but i have much to do to reach the level of the other builds ^^

Here are some pictures of my Lian-Li, nothing special but maybe you`ll like it ;) :

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3143344&postcount=9788

I might send them few pictures and ask what do they think, would be nice to see my system there.

Your machine is very nice, looks neat and tidy but for me needs a bit more color :)

[yarden]

can i see a pic of behined your rad cheers

[lukashill]

can i see a pic of behined your rad cheers

No probs, I will take few pictures for you.

[lukashill]

can i see a pic of behined your rad cheers

Here is a picture form behind the rad as requested. Sorry it took me this long :(

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02554.jpg

[lukashill]

SATA power cable in place:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc180/lukashill/Mad%20Max/MAD-MAX%202%20Project/DSC02564.jpg

[Dangals]

nice work with that Sata power cable - looks awesome!

[HaCKs]

Does anyone know where to get that MDPC sleeving in the us?

[twwen2]

Nice work lukashill, the build looks great! Good job on the sleeving too :cool:

[Pellepel]

very clean lukashill I like it!

[xtclocker]

The case looks awesome! I'm bumping!

[lukashill]

Thanks for the comments guys. I will be posting some more pictures taken in the dark with UV on. Also will post some OC results and 3D marks scores.

[ThrustSSC]

Does anyone know where to get that MDPC sleeving in the us?

All sleeves sold are Thecflex brands.
I think that the MDPC sell the "Flexo Clean Cut" :
http://www.techflex.com/prod_CCP.asp

Although I'm not quite sure.

Compare :
http://www.techflex.com/images/productimages/CCPswatches.jpg http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2961/sleeveex2.jpg

[dingdong555]

WOW!!

Nice work!

Wanna fly to Australia to sleeve my 24pin mobo cable? :)

[lukashill]

WOW!!

Nice work!

Wanna fly to Australia to sleeve my 24pin mobo cable? :)

lol, only if you paying for the tickets.

[dingdong555]

lol, only if you paying for the tickets.

Doh >_< :ROTF:

[majestik]

All sleeves sold are Thecflex brands.
I think that the MDPC sell the "Flexo Clean Cut" :
http://www.techflex.com/prod_CCP.asp

Although I'm not quite sure.

Compare :
[IMG]http://www.techflex.com/images/productimages/CCPswatches.jpg[IMG] [IMG]http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2961/sleeveex2.jpg[IMG]

I don't think it's Techflex. First of all, I think its Nylon sleeving, because Nylon has a much denser weave. Second of all, I looked and didn't find any Techflex in 3/16" (4.4mm). MDPC offer their sleeving in 4.4mm, hence the manufacturer has to make that size to begin with ;)

Closest I found is this - http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=299&bc=no

edit: ok maybe it is Techflex but different kind -> http://www.techflex.com/prod_NMN.asp

[oily_17]

Thanks for the info mate, I will contact them about shipping cost. By the way, the machines on their site looks sick!

Hi lukashill,nice looking build you have got there :up: I'm really impressed with the SATA cable and sleeving you done on the 24pin cable.

Did you ever contact the German company for the MDPC sleeving,I like the look of it,or did you find anywhere in the UK that sells stuff like that ?

I intend to do all my cables including the 24pin mobo one on my new build and would love to use that type of sleeving.
How did you do your SATA cable? did you just shorten the wires between each SATA power connector or make a new one up?

[lukashill]

Hi lukashill,nice looking build you have got there :up: I'm really impressed with the SATA cable and sleeving you done on the 24pin cable.

Did you ever contact the German company for the MDPC sleeving,I like the look of it,or did you find anywhere in the UK that sells stuff like that ?

I intend to do all my cables including the 24pin mobo one on my new build and would love to use that type of sleeving.
How did you do your SATA cable? did you just shorten the wires between each SATA power connector or make a new one up?

Thanks mate, I'm glad you like it. I didn’t contact the German guys yet and couldn’t find anyone in the UK selling similar stuff as I have too many things on my head.
I use made a new sata power cable by using the push in connectors. It’s very simple to do, took me about 30 mins to complete. Wish you luck with your new build and if I find out where to get the MDPC sleeving in the UK I will let you know.

[oily_17]

No problems...I will maybe give them a try and see if they ship to the UK.The only other site I found that sold a good selection of sleeving was a US one here (https://www.wirecare.com/index.asp).If all else fails maybe will put an order in with them.

Will give the SATA cable a try when doing the rest of the sleeving.:)

[mpower1001]

Love that case, plenty of room for another 480GTX :up:

[vlastoun]

We want to see more pictures. Post some :-):rofl:

[aireent777]

is there any bundled/packaged kits of sleeving for wire modding? It's even mentioned in Techflex but where to buy it retail? so called "Case Mod Computer Cable Customization Kits"

http://www.techflex.com/packaged_kits.asp

[LockBreaker]

This project is incredible. :D

Is it okay if I borrow some of your great ideas? I have the same case you see, and struggelig to find the right way to mount my radiators. :)

But after looking at this I think I've found the right way. :)

EDIT: One thing I forgot asking you about. Do you have room for SLI/Crossfire? :)

And again, nice build. Love it. :)

[lukashill]

This project is incredible. :D

Is it okay if I borrow some of your great ideas? I have the same case you see, and struggelig to find the right way to mount my radiators. :)

But after looking at this I think I've found the right way. :)

EDIT: One thing I forgot asking you about. Do you have room for SLI/Crossfire? :)

And again, nice build. Love it. :)


Thanks mate. You can borrow as many ideas as you want ;)
There is room for SLI/Crossfire, I'm about to upgrade to i7 and will be running 2x8800ultras in Sli. I will post some pictures here so you can have a look :)

[Talwin]

Sorry to hi-jack.... but with the sleeving... is there much difference between MDPC and MurderMod??? [Going to ship to Aus so gotta decide which ones worth the $$$$]


Scrap that, saw on MM site that they use MDPC-X sleeving