my h2go

[Wolf132]

Here are some pics of the anodized black H2gO im building. Here is a list of the parts:

-Thermochill PA120.2
-mcp355 w/xpsc res top
-d-tek fusion v2 w/quad nozel
-7/16" tubing
-Asus P5Q-Deluxe with q6600

Still waiting on the cpu from ups so im only leak testing. Here are some pics.

[systemviper]

sweet orange with the black, i love that look.....

[pwolfe]

cant wait to see the finished product. I love these cases, definately gonna be using one for the next lan build I do.

[systemviper]

I use mine as my benching station/ works like a champ!

[Wolf132]

It's definitely the nicest case I have owned. The finish is perfect and I couldn't scratch it with a flat head screw driver (i tried with some muscle on one of the hard drive mounts). Ill try to post some pics of the case at night with the UV lights on, really makes the orange pop.

[systemviper]

Just a note on your loop, i see you ran the flow from the pump to the bottom of the radiator, i usually run the flow to the top of the radiator and you get gravity to give you a little beter overall flow then trying to pump the fluid
up thru the radiator,.... just my 2c

[SeanB]

nice build/case , loving those right now.

[Wolf132]

Think i read somewhere that the lowest barb should be the inlet and the highest the outlet? Not sure though

[Zehnsucht]

Think i read somewhere that the lowest barb should be the inlet and the highest the outlet? Not sure though

Correct. The theory is that it helps bleeding, hence air will not get as easily trapped in the rad. Other than that, I highly doubt that there is any thermal/flow difference how you orientate inlet/outlet on the rad.

BTW, very nice setup.I'd very much like a case like that.

[Wolf132]

here are some pics at night with some uv on.

[Wolf132]

So hmmm. I built my h2go, its up and running now with a E6300 just to last until the quad core comes in. I did come into an issue that I am not to happy with. My x-fi platinum does not sit right into the PCI slots making it almost impossible to even get power to it. Im thinking the motherboard might need some little washers under the mobo screws to maybe make the motherboard sit up higher so the sound card will actually line up right? Anyone had this problem before.

[Flip_Lx]

got a pic of it? i've heard where some of the UFO type cases had to be semi pushed or the slots bent a bit for video cards to sit in them properly but heard that got fixed

[MountainMods]

One thing that comes to mind -

You removed the IO/right panel of the case. When you re-assemble it to the side there are 3 screws on the back IO panel that screw into the acrylic motherboard tray.
If these do not get tightened you will have a gap from tray to IO panel, which could cause the issue you are having. Make certain that the 3 screws are not only tightened, but that there is no gap between the acrylic and the IO panel. If there is a gap loosen screws, apply pressure from underside of acrylic and re-tighten so there is no gap..

Hope that helps.

[Wolf132]

It is kind of wierd, my 8800 GT sits just fine in the slot and my x-fi doesn't. I can see that removing that side panel where it screws into the acrylic could have not been straight which is why I was going to have a look at it on tuesday when i take the e6300 out for a q6600. I am pretty sure that i can fix the problem when i take the board out to switch the cpus. Hate messing with things when they are working right? The case is mostly done, might post pics tonight (if i do, ill put a pic of the sound card issue. Temps are 15C below the scythe karma I pulled off the e6300 but I 300mhz higher than I had the old 6300 at. Overall, very happy with my new case.

[Wolf132]

Here are some more pics of my new wc setup. Still missing 2 exhaust fans, and the UV lighting. If you look closely you can see my zip tie holding the sound card in place until tuesday hehe.

[Wolf132]

The motherboards top heatsink blocked the motherboard from mounting right since the radiator stuck to far into the case with the fans and filter installed so I had to mount the fan filters on the outside of the case. Glad the board fit after that. Need to get some fan grills!

[Nate P.]

I used to have an H2G0 and had the same problem as you, the PCI cards would not sit properly. You have to bend the little tab that sticks into the motherboard tray straight (it's bent out a little from the factory). It should then sit right.

[Wolf132]

I used to have an H2G0 and had the same problem as you, the PCI cards would not sit properly. You have to bend the little tab that sticks into the motherboard tray straight (it's bent out a little from the factory). It should then sit right.


Haha, Nate P, that is exactly what it was. As soon as I straightened out the tab, it fit like a dream. Thanks

[ubermensch]

The motherboards top heatsink blocked the motherboard from mounting right since the radiator stuck to far into the case with the fans and filter installed so I had to mount the fan filters on the outside of the case. Glad the board fit after that. Need to get some fan grills!

Nice build. I'd probably do all the filters out of the case.. looks better imho:shrug:

[Fusion2002]

I had to bend my UFO tabs a bit to get my PCI cards to fit, but wasnt a big deal.

[Flip_Lx]

anymore comments on the rad hitting the board? ive the same board with you and was wondering if i'd have any issues with the mcr w/ shrouds (makes it pretty much the width of a TC)

also how is cross board flow when its enclosed? ram and heatpipes get decent cooling and does the video card block air flow to the back exhausts? sorry bout the questions i'm waiting for the alum version to get back in stock

[Wolf132]

Well I have the 2 radiator fans blowing in across the motherboard as well as the front 120mm fan below the radiator fans blowing in. Then all the rear fans are exhausting. The scythe fan controller can actually control all of the fans with 4 nobs, if you chain the 2 extra fans onto a fan that is already connected. Ill have to check temps later. The only reason the radiator hit the board was because of that tall copper heatsink that you can see in some of my pics. And it was barely hitting with a thermochill/w shroud it came with, 2 yate loon, and 2 alum filters all inside, so it was pretty thick. I think im going to put a fan grill on the bottom front 120mm so even it out.

[Wolf132]

So finally, I got around to adding some more stuff to my h2go. Fixed some of the cabling issues, lighting issues, and moved some stuff around inside the case. Here are some screenshots, Im thinking im going to added all compression fittings , and replacing the clear masterkleer with primochill black tubing. BTW, removing atx pins is a nightmare. My hands have little cuts all over now... I think im going to buy a 12 pack to sleeve the 24 pin.

[Wolf132]

Just got another thermochill 120.2 for the backside as well as a XSPC razor 260 block in the mail from jab-tech today. Still deciding on how many 45's I could use and the compression size i want to change to. Going to change all the tubing out also to either black of UV orange tubes with no coils. This case is to easy to spend a lot of money on haha.

[Wolf132]

Updated pic of my new tubing with the XSPC razor 260 block and another thermochill 120.2 on the backside. Had to mount the d-tek that way to get the bends i wanted and it did not affect temps at all.

[2low4u]

Nice I like it dude!

[xsbb]

Now that is very impressive

[Jsunn]

That is awesome!! Post pics in the MM showcase!!

[CedricFP]

Would like to see your backmounted PA120.2! Are you still only using 1 pump?

[anubis_is_evil]

what size of tubing that you use wolf ? is it 3/8-1/2 ?

thx..

[CedricFP]

Looks like 7/16 or 1/2 ID to me.

[Wolf132]

It's feser 3/8 1/2 OD tubing. Right now, I have that loop running minus the back thermochill (had to send back because it was leaking from a defect in the inlet). It is all running off of a mcp355 with xspc restop. Straight distilled water with 2 BP silver plated compressions.

[CedricFP]

It's feser 3/8 1/2 OD tubing. Right now, I have that loop running minus the back thermochill (had to send back because it was leaking from a defect in the inlet). It is all running off of a mcp355 with xspc restop. Straight distilled water with 2 BP silver plated compressions.
When you ran it with the second PA, did you ever consider getting a second pump and running two loops or do you feel the pump does fine?

[Wolf132]

I used very low restrictive blocks so that I would be able to use double radiators in 1 loop eventually. I am now wondering if i used a mATX board, that i could fit the back thermochill inside the case with the fans. I might have to check that out when I upgrade eventually.

[j.almonte]

I used very low restrictive blocks so that I would be able to use double radiators in 1 loop eventually. I am now wondering if i used a mATX board, that i could fit the back thermochill inside the case with the fans. I might have to check that out when I upgrade eventually.

On my H2go i used 2 PA's...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=202474&highlight=h2go&page=3

And remember that most rads are less restrictive than any other CPU block
so you can even add another 120.1 rad in the bottom of the case and your flow rate still be good.:up:

[CedricFP]

On my H2go i used 2 PA's...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=202474&highlight=h2go&page=3

And remember that most rads are less restrictive than any other CPU block
so you can even add another 120.1 rad in the bottom of the case and your flow rate still be good.:up:
He meant 2 internal.

Wolf132: I am pretty sure you could do that with an MATX board which is why I am either waiting for DFI JR P45 to get cheaper or a next-gen equivalent.