Project: Rocketfish In Dark Water

[rider_2hip]

First I don't have intention to create a worklog for these project, But I realize I should share the idea so Other could learn

and also to gain so room for improvement of design.



Here it is my rocketfish came around 2nd week of july

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1532.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1531.jpg

Disassembled:

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1533.jpg

first mod was the top panel


:to created a blowhole for triple radiator

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1535.jpg

I used aluminum tape to protect the surface during cutting

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1535.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1536.jpg

the result was not good enough:(
:shrug:

[rider_2hip]

next mod I did was the side panel

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_1585.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_1588.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_1590.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0001.jpg

[rider_2hip]

Tried to fit the side panel

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0214.jpg

then I make the divider to separate the lower part

its very hard to find aluminum sheet here in UAE so I have to use a thin GI sheet

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0211.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0364.jpg

another part of the design is to fit a 480's raditor on the lower part
to do this I must flipped the psu(same in the dual psu design).

so I enlarged the the psu slot

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0159.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0383.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0385.jpg

[rider_2hip]

most of the parts for this project

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0198.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0001.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0410.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/gigabyte/IMG_0897.jpg

[rider_2hip]

I'll use my new asus striker formula which I got from rma replacement of striker xtreme

so I tried to hooked it up on air only the cpu dipped in water

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0204.jpg

@ first i used my lapped e6600 and two 9800 gtx


too bad after working 12 hrs sli stopped working and I found out 2nd card are having artifacts

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0210.jpg

so I registered the card and claim for an RMA on EVGA.com and I found out their customer support suxxxxxxx!!!
they did not accept my rma application just because the card is bought in ebay.

another lemon on the run

[rider_2hip]

So I have to accept it
that I bought a wrong brand of cards
Shame to EVGA


I installed the MOtherboard block set and have it leak tested

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0155.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0156.jpg

after leak test I laid the parts and think their arrangements

until now Im still thinking how I can show up those raptor x I like to see them in action on the window panel

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0381.jpg

divider also pre installed

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0378-1.jpg

[MomijiTMO]

Nice job thus far. I'm liking where this is going :p:

[rider_2hip]

I tried also the mcw6500 with meanwell 320 but it consumes a hell of electricity. I still prefer dtek or ek supreme

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0406.jpg


Back to the case

I cut a slot on the motherboard tray for wire management

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0701.jpg

also the divider was cut for the radiator and air vent on the top

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0704.jpg

480's and psu pre installed




2 ek 150 res was hold down by velcro tie down

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/Picture010.jpg

installed a thermo sensor on ek res

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0018.jpg

[rider_2hip]

pinturado

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0824.jpg

side by side with my dark skull project

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0886.jpg

another shot on psu area

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0698.jpg

Thermochill PA 120.3 with 3 s flex fan and kickboxes grill installed

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/gigabyte/fiy-1.jpg

[rider_2hip]

and this

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/gigabyte/IMG_1125.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/gigabyte/IMG_1138.jpg

Im still want these case to be powder painted unfortuantely it is not ordinary here in uae

[pcaddict]

looks amazing, *subscribed*

[WhiteFireDragon]

very sexie. so many bends for the mosfet, SB, and NB! how is the PSU being supported? in the last pic o the psu, it doesn't look like it securely screwed onto the case

[YMAA]

Subscribed! Looks nice!

[Kaane]

Looks great :)

[mussafry]

salam :P Lol, very nice work! Mashallah!

Bil tofeeg :P Lol!

It mustve cost alot to get all those parts shipped to UAE :P i have experience, lool.

[leo_bsb]

Really nice mods and finish on the 480 rad. :up:

[dr.noob]

Looks great :)

yep, more pictures:clap:

[lyl]

:up::up:
I need to get my hands on one of these Rocketfish cases.

A few questions:
Your cuts are very clean! What tools are you cutting w/?
That midplate is SWEET. How did you mesh the horizontal part?
Whats the plan for the HDDs?

[Spoobs]

wow, i am impressed, seriously

[Pellepel]

Very nice configuration and cutting skill, hope to see more

[dho]

Looks fantastic! :clap: Sorry to hear about your ebay/evga experience. Your attention to detail and planning are inspiring. Keep it up! I bet it took a ton of patience to get all that gear out there.


how is the PSU being supported? in the last pic o the psu, it doesn't look like it securely screwed onto the case

I think he has a bracket for it after enlarging the slot and was just demonstrating clearance/layout. His pic:


http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0385.jpg

[mit78]

nice rig
keep it up,more pictures!!!!!!!!!!!

[N3it1]

lmfao they wont RMA cause it has been bought from eBay?What that has to do with anything?If guarantee time is left even a day they gotta RMA if you got the receipt.Dont matter if you bought it from normal PC store,eBay or a man who sells camels for a living.
Anyways to the worklog itself,looking nice.Gonna keep my eye on this log.Nice job with cutting also!

[mpower1001]

Excellent cutting skills

[Riggs]

Awesome looking setup there!

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I got a rocketfish at BB last week. KICk @$$ case!

I may do the same.

Thanks for the long. Can't wait to see more!

[rider_2hip]

Thanks guys


issue about ek water block

barely touching the pcd board of the 2nd card

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0674.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/lian%20li%20project/IMG_0672.jpg

today's job

just finished drilling a hole on the divider for hose outlet.

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1188-1.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1200.jpg

I have to removed the 1st fan of my 480's just to give way for these hose.

[lyl]

cool outlet

[tantric]

top notch! project :D i hope your still planning on reducing the corners on your side panel. the cut looks great already. but a smaller corner radius will definitely match the overall look of the case.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0214.jpg

[eXa]

Man... i wish i could get my hands on a Rocketfish case.

Since u had to remove 1 fan u can make some kind of duct and let the psu suck air through the rad.

[rider_2hip]

top notch! project :D i hope your still planning on reducing the corners on your side panel. the cut looks great already. but a smaller corner radius will definitely match the overall look of the case.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0214.jpg

thanks man,, I'll try it

:up:



I got my Motherboard RMA'ed last thursday and fit the block set for him

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1584.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/_MG_1493.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/_MG_1480.jpg

I also hook those 9800

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1593.jpg

Last wed, I did a leaktest on the 3 card

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1371.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/TOW.jpg

but before I did that I faced this issue
I bought a koolance sli single slot connector and found this

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_1358-1.jpg

The connector is too long for a pair of EK block :(

I wish i had enough time for this

[HaCKs]

I hate running into things like that.

would a pair of stubbys and some tubing be okay?

[lowfat]

truly a sexy build. Not a fan of the top radiator grill, but besides that, nothing short of amazing.

[NPI]

What are you gonna do with your door? ...

This is what i did with mine :D

http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j316/mxophr0st/rocketfish/th_IMG_1983.jpg (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j316/mxophr0st/rocketfish/IMG_1983.jpg)

[holwill]

Looking very nice so far, I wonder if rocketfish will ever be available in the uk?

[rider_2hip]

I hate running into things like that.

would a pair of stubbys and some tubing be okay?

Yup what I did is cut those EK nozzle just to fit on those tight space


truly a sexy build. Not a fan of the top radiator grill, but besides that, nothing short of amazing.

Thanks mate


What are you gonna do with your door? ...

This is what i did with mine :D



Thanks but I would like to keep it simple as possible, It will be remain as stock


Looking very nice so far, I wonder if rocketfish will ever be available in the uk?


No comment about that but I endure the cost of shipping when they send it here in UAE.



1st loop is almost done

leaktested for 6hrs and still on going

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/step.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0026.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/panget.jpg

sorry for the noise on images ,, I have to exercise more on my cam

[whe3ls]

wow... thats really nice looking.

[rider_2hip]

I have to fill the second loop and reroute some tubing on the first loop

I came out of these

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0156big.jpg

[rider_2hip]

I have to held these project for a while,, I need to bring these thing on my home town and leave it there ( may be a month or 2) I have some job priority

I'll just leave some pix

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/Untitled-1-10.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0050.jpg

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http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0106.jpg

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http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z173/rider_2hip/IMG_0060-1.jpg

thanks guys I hope this thread are still here when I completed this project.

[CodeNinja]

Looking good!

[Razor_Blade]

Beautiful. I love the grille.

[HaCKs]

are you planning to water cool the ram too? It already has the barbs on it!

[rider_2hip]

Looking good!

thanks,, cheers


Beautiful. I love the grille.


That is KIKboxes tribal flame (triple) truly unique grill in the market


are you planning to water cool the ram too? It already has the barbs on it!

Yes I have a plan to dipped it on water just waiting some crucial tracer and block from ANDROID A/F ram block (as he said to me that his cnc machine is broke) I hope ek will fabricate mem block too..