Project: Cosmos-S SLI

[Kaane]

This will be my first attempt at building decent watercooling rig, I used mostly of the shelf kits up to this point. Will be using 2 loops one for CPU / MB and one for the 2 GTX280's.

List of components so far.

Computer Parts:

Intel QX9650 Quad core Overclocked to 4.0Ghz
XFX 790i Ultra Motherboard
OCZ Platinum DDR3 2000Mhz Ram 2x2GB
BFG 280GTX X2 in SLI
2x VelociRaptor 300GB Raid 0 drives
2x640GB Wester Digital Raid 0 Storage Drive
Samsung DVD Burner
Cosmos S Case
Silverstone strider 1000W Modular Power Supply
Running Vista 64Bit

Water cooling parts

Swiftech GTZ CPU Water Block
2x Swiftech MCP-655-B Pumps
Swiftech MCR320-QP Radiator for Video Cards
Swiftech MCR220-QP for CPU loop
Yate Loon D12SM-12 Fans
2x Swiftech Micro Res
2x EK Nickel Plated GTX280 Waterblock
Aqua Computer 790i NB + SB Waterblock,
EK Mosfet Coolers.
Sunbeamtech 4 channel Fan controller
Tygon 7/16 Tubing
Bitspower fittings.

So far I stripped the Comos Case so it is easier to work on. Started some mock up radiator placements. Will be building a shelf to mount the 2 pumps and 2 res just above the bottom Rad.

Here are some preliminary pictures, the motherboard is an old board I am just using for mock up.

Latest Picture.

http://xs233.xs.to/xs233/08446/dark1949.jpg

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08306/wc1997.jpg

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08306/wc2703.jpg

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08306/wc3296.jpg

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08306/wc4465.jpg

[dingdong555]

WOW!

I can't WAIT for updates man! Keep it up! :up::up:

[N3it1]

Killer system,would be a waste if you dont get some powder coat for the Cosmos.

[Kaane]

Painted the case black, cut out the bottom and mounted the radiator. Mounted the pumps as well, cut 2 holes for tubing routing.

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08313/paint1219.jpg

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08313/paint2713.jpg

[pcaddict]

looking great! *subsribed*

[Kaane]

Ordered Aqua Computer blocks for my 790i board that support 3xSLI along with Mosfet Coolers.

http://www.aqua-computer.de/prodimg/790i_800_1.jpg

I am torn between fluid colors. One Loop will be red for sure, second loop either orange or yellow. What do you guys think?

[MomijiTMO]

Noice =D

I just love these new style of blocks. Let us know how it turns out.

[Kaane]

Some EK goodness arrived today, EK GTX280 waterblocks Nickel Plated, and some assorted Bitspower fittings.

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08314/ek1263.jpg

[manyga]

Look goods this nickel block!

[BlueAqua]

You sir have some nice taste in gear! I am looking forward to this build.

[Kaane]

Have I mentioned I hate sleeving? broken pin extractor tool, bleeding fingers from using staples. I do love PET sleeves though, they look sweet :)

Here is my final ATX cable (that white connector is being replaced shortly with a black one)

http://xs230.xs.to/xs230/08316/sleeve468.jpg

[disruptfam]

looking great so far....

looks like sleeving is becoming a standard ever since charles and nils started doing it...

[mit78]

look great,more pictures please

[skinnee]

let us know how you like that Bitspower Rotary fitting!

[mpower1001]

How do you like those new Bitspower rotary.


Skinnee... you thinking what im thinking

[Kaane]

I love them :) We shall see if I still do once I put some liquid through them.

Still waiting for the chipset waterblock, being shipped from germany so it might be a week.

[skinnee]

Skinnee... you thinking what im thinking

:yepp:

[BlueAqua]

What kind of sleeving are you using? It really looks flawless.

[rafwlkp]

Have I mentioned I hate sleeving? broken pin extractor tool, bleeding fingers from using staples. I do love PET sleeves though, they look sweet :)

Here is my final ATX cable (that white connector is being replaced shortly with a black one)

http://xs230.xs.to/xs230/08316/sleeve468.jpg
Paint black this 4pin plug :yepp:

[Kaane]

I ordered a new one. Will be replaced.

[Kaane]

The sleeving material is from Frys, it's called J&T PET sleeves. Works really good, it's a bit thick.

[Kaane]

Just found out my Aqua block won't ship until next week :( I hate delays.

[ryanbarker]

I Think Yellow would be great with the Red especially with the Black case it will stand out amazingly!

[Kaane]

Ordered yellow fluid already have red and orange.

Today my new cpu block arrived :)

I wanted to try something different, since everyone is using either a D-tek or EK supreme or GTX.

Here is my Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold.


http://xs230.xs.to/xs230/08323/alpha1762.jpg

[IcepiK]

I am torn between fluid colors. One Loop will be red for sure, second loop either orange or yellow. What do you guys think?

black or clear, imo

can you post another angle pic on how you have your pumps mounted?

[IcepiK]

hows it coming? update.....

[bentleya]

looking great so far....

looks like sleeving is becoming a standard ever since charles and nils started doing it...

no way i have been doing sleeving way before Murder Box, there just made it, will look like i copied there ideas ;)

[Kaane]

shipping delays from Aqua computer :( 2 weeks still no blocks. Hopefully will get them next week if not, I will have to get different blocks. Tired of waiting forever.

[Astratuner]

How exactely did you painted your case black if i may ask?

[mpower1001]

Kaane sorry to hear your having shipping delays with aqua, i was thinking about getting this block, but decided to wait for the bitspower, same design as the aqua block, it should be available soon, let us know how that block looks and performs.

[R4z3R]

Looks awsome so far, have you done any mods to the top of the case to fit the rad? i was interested in this case but i need to fit in a thermochill 360, do you think it'll fit?
thanks, btw subscribed :up:
RzR

[jarvo1]

Sweet! Im going to be doing pretty much the same as you in a couple of months when I get my Cosmos S so I'm looking forward to seeing how yours turns out, I've developed a big liking for that case recently.

Looking great so far, subscribed :)

[spoof]

I'm lifting up the thread with question - where's the best place to mount swiftech micro reservoir in Cosmos S?

[begrip]

Please change that P5N-E Sli motherboard, isn't a very funny board :ROTF:. Otherwise a really kickass project! :up:

[tajoh111]

IS the radiator facing the ground going to obstruct the fans ability cool it. I am just new to water cooling. If this doesn't effect it. I might be interested in doing that too. Especially if I am thinking I might need another radiator to cool my 4870x2.

[Kaane]

Finally after 2 months, I got the loops hooked up. Had issue with the BP swivel fittings they were comming apart, had to wait over a month to get them RMA'd for a new version.

http://xs233.xs.to/xs233/08446/dark1949.jpg

[Polizei]

Didn't you say you were using red and yellow dyes and dual GTX280's?

Looks good.

[Kaane]

decided to go with yellow and orange. Problem is yellow looks almost like green with UV light. It looks yellow when i turn the UV off. Second gtx 280 will be hooked up when i test the temps of the first one, not sure my radiator can handle both.

[Astratuner]

lookin' very very good!

[IcepiK]

nice, more pics pls :up:

[mit78]

i want to make a new rig in the same case,please post the pictures from inside,with pumps.thx