Eos Redux (56K warning) updated 8/7/08

[silverphoenix]

Some of you know my old V2k project which took too much time and $$, with constant changes, and once I hobbled it together since I needed my desktop I realized another thing, it's quite heavy and bulky. I'm a student who travels back and forth from school and I Lan with some friends often and having a machine that is this large and heavy was just to much, and since I'm waiting until Nehalem matures a bit before my next major upgrade my system needed no where near as much cooling as my V2k offered. So I decided to go for a more conventional slightly smaller setup. I'll be selling most parts used for the V2k mod, the case will be hardest to sell, so if it doesn't I'll just keep it for a future project.

Link to V2k Project (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=173111)

Start off with parts list


Hardware
Q6600
DFi X48 LT
Gskill 2x2GB DDR1000
BFG 8800GT OC
Corsair HX620
4x maxtor 320gb 7200.10
Hauppage PVR-150

Case and Cooling
TJ09 Black with window
DDC 3.2 with XSPC top
Ek G92 FC block (lost the screws, ordering some from McMasters)
Apogee GTX with copper top
MCR220
HWLabs GTX120 II
San Ace fans
UN design pump mount

1st Entry 8/7/08
Here is my basic paint plan layout
The Green represents the blocks, blue represents radiators, red is the tubing. Yellow is for the fillport I'm not sure which way I should orient it front or back.

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/Water%20loop%20layout%20vs%201.JPG

Motherboard
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7319.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7320.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7321.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7322.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7323.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7324.JPG

practicing my macro shots
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7327.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7330.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7333.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7334.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7335.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7336.JPG


Nothing like watching something entertaining while working

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7340.JPG

The apogee GTX

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7351.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7352.JPG

Check out that bow
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7353.JPG

I love fiddling with my D-SLR but I'm still such a noob at photography
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7358.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7363.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7366.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7367.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7368.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7373.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7372.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7377.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7378.JPG

Looks like no OCZ ramcooler for me(throws up for sale)
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7379.JPG

Now the Goods, the WC parts

I am technically downgrading from 2x MCR320's but with this light heatload it shouldn't overpower the new setup, which is 1xMCR220 and a BI GTX II, look how thick that thing is!!! it's also got double fins stacked vertically compared to most radiators I've seen which have only 1 set of fins between each pair of tubes.
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7419.JPG

What's going to be blowing air through these you ask? why none other than these beauties!!


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7425.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7426.JPG

I was going to use BP compression fittings, but the Koolance compression fittings at nearly half the price, and sorta gunmetal nickel plated brass was just too good to pass up.

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7428.JPG


Some pix of the pump and drain port with the fittings

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7423.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7424.JPG

Mounting the 220


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7429.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7430.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7434.JPG

Pump mounting (no need to drill any extra holes (yay)


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7435.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7436.JPG


I used my drill press ($40 harbor freight xD) and drilled 2 holes in the back for the BI GTX, and man was it tight clearance for that 2nd hole

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7437.JPG

You can see how my unibit just scraped the PCI slots
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7439.JPG

I may have to drill and cut into the PCI slots a tiny bit, because the compression nut won't fit perfectly otherwise and I don't want just 1 regular barb amongst all compression barbs.

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7445.JPG


With the San Ace mounted, this is as much as I did last night. I'll update again tonight when I do more work on it.

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7449.JPG

-Should I use a regular barb for the BI GTX or drill and cut out the PCI area just a tiny bit to make the compression barb fit?

[Lagaaja]

I'd say go with only compressors. That sure is an interesting place for the fillport in that loop :P Is that lowest left red "tubing" in the paint plan layout a drainline?

[emuexport]

Looking good! Keep up the great work!

How do you like the San Aces?

[silverphoenix]

I'd say go with only compressors. That sure is an interesting place for the fillport in that loop :P Is that lowest left red "tubing" in the paint plan layout a drainline?

Yep that is the drain line. I'm still undecided on the fillport positioning, I will do a mockup when I get the chance


Looking good! Keep up the great work!

How do you like the San Aces?

The San Aces I've used before and regrettably sold when I needed cash, but when I did use them everything else paled before them!!

[freakgeek1337]

You probably spent more in San Aces than your wcing gear!:rofl::shocked::eek:

[Utnorris]

Nope, he got them from me at a pretty good price wouldn't you say Silver?

Utnorris

[silverphoenix]

Nope, he got them from me at a pretty good price wouldn't you say Silver?

Utnorris

I'm so glad I caught your post saying your selling those right away. I'm not even using all of those right now but I still wish I bought more for the future :rofl:

[Utnorris]

PM'd

[silverphoenix]

2nd Entry 9/17/08

Sry for so few updates, but the build is pretty much done but I do still need to work on wiring fan control and lights. Been busy with the start of school and all. A

Anyways here you go


enzotech heatsinks to cool some of the hot pwms on the mobo


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7454.JPG


chipset block because the stock cooler interferes and having this helps with tubing


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7459.JPG


Close up shot of the GTX, it may not be the best block but it get's the job done and it looks nice hehe


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7462.JPG
How the San Ace fans fit in the top


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7473.JPG

The top of the TJ09 isn't designed for the MCR220 radiators and I think 25mm fans would interfere with the mobo tray brace but the 38mm san ace fit snugly and don't interfere with anything.


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7474.JPG


another view


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7475.JPG


The san ace were used in servers so they have this proprietary connectors, so I have to switch them out for 3 pin connectors


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7478.JPG
Here is the tubing layout


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7481.JPG


I was gonna use this 45 degree elbow for the fillport or drain port but ended up nothing using it, it is incredibly restrictive.


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7482.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7483.JPG


I gave my Gskill's to my brother for his new build while I got these new mushkins 1066 and matching colors lol black and green


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7484.JPG

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7485.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7486.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7487.JPG
Pin matrix anyone?


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7490.JPG

Pix of the finished tubing layout


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7500.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7501.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7502.JPG


http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7503.JPG

and finally check out the airflow, cd's hover on top lol

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/IMG_7504.JPG

[evil-98]

i know its hovering but it looks like your just holding it LOL :rofl:

nice fans.. jealous :up:

[silverphoenix]

i know its hovering but it looks like your just holding it LOL :rofl:

nice fans.. jealous :up:

yeah I kno, if i don't hold it around the edges it just hovers off the top lol.

[evil-98]

yeah I kno, if i don't hold it around the edges it just hovers off the top lol.

i know put a pencil in the middle and just hold it there :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

this board LOVES the mushkin ram (see my sig :D) so thats a good choice

you just reminded me I forgot to order 2 UN designs pump brackets for my new build :doh:

[evil-98]

this board LOVES the mushkin ram (see my sig :D) so thats a good choice

you just reminded me I forgot to order 2 UN designs pump brackets for my new build :doh:

dont forget my 2 ek 4870 blocks too they dont have to be nickle :D

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

dont forget my 2 ek 4870 blocks too they dont have to be nickle :D

I'll have those ordered by tomorrow, oh wait I'm receiving some kind of error message from paypal,
Overdraw Alert: Bank account empty, please deposit new funds to complete order!

after dropping over $1k on parts I have just enough money to eat out once in a while and buy alcohol for the rest of the semester :D

[evil-98]

I'll have those ordered by tomorrow, oh wait I'm receiving some kind of error message from paypal,
Overdraw Alert: Bank account empty, please deposit new funds to complete order!

after dropping over $1k on parts I have just enough money to eat out once in a while and buy alcohol for the rest of the semester :D

thats ok you can just give me yours :yepp:

ok no OT

what kind of rad is that single 120mm? 120GTX?

[silverphoenix]

thats ok you can just give me yours :yepp:

ok no OT

what kind of rad is that single 120mm? 120GTX?

yep a big fat BI GTX gen2, the 54mm thick one. It's my first HWlabs rad since I had a few old BIP's about 2 years ago, and the build quality of this thing is immaculate, and the first time I've seen 2 rows of fins between the tubes.

[evil-98]

yep a big fat BI GTX gen2, the 54mm thick one. It's my first HWlabs rad since I had a few old BIP's about 2 years ago, and the build quality of this thing is immaculate, and the first time I've seen 2 rows of fins between the tubes.

i want one soo bad ive always loved the GTX series i own a 360GTX which isnt getting as much hype as it use too but it runs my qx6850 and 2x 8800GT very very nicely

:up:

[Kibbler]

I was gonna use this 45 degree elbow for the fillport or drain port but ended up nothing using it, it is incredibly restrictive.
http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7483.JPG
For a fillport/drain port, I don't think you need to worry about restrictive-ness;) Unless you're REALLY in a hurry.
Nice work man, really nice

[MomijiTMO]

Hey why didn't we all say that LMAO.

[emuexport]

Pin matrix anyone?

http://www.arclitesystems.com/upload/Loels%20Pics/TJ09%20project/Entry%201/_MG_7490.JPG


Looks like a hair in your GTX?!?:shrug::down:

Loving your build nice work with the SanAces!:up::shocked::clap::yepp::D

[silverphoenix]

Looks like a hair in your GTX?!?:shrug::down:

Loving your build nice work with the SanAces!:up::shocked::clap::yepp::D

nah those are small torn up pieces of O-rings lol I cleaned that out before reassembling.