MM H2GO "The Bullet" [Archive] - XtremeSystems Forums

lmark84l

09-22-2008, 07:05 PM

Intel Quad Q9550
Corsair Dominator DDR2 1066 MHz
300GB Velociraptor
640 GB SE16 Caviar HDD
LG Blu-Ray HD-DVD player h20L
4 Scythe S-Flex "F"
2 Scythe S-Flx "G"

2 ThermochillA 120.2
Swiftech MCP-355 W/ XSPC Res Top

And the Infamous MM H2GO

Nice, another H2gO build log!

Do you have more details on hardware (computer and water cooling)?

Looking forward to seeing pics!

sniperbob

09-22-2008, 07:15 PM

+1 on the PICS. Everyone loves pics!!!!

j.almonte

09-22-2008, 08:44 PM

Zalman MCF-1 fan controller

Frozen CPU sound damp material

D-Tek Fuzion V2

EK S-Max NB block

EK 4870 x2 waterblock

Koolance metal clamps

Bitspower4 "fatboys" 1/2" barbs ( Or I got 16 Feser 3/8 - 1/2 Compression fittings ..... dont know yet what im gonna use... !!!!!!!?????????)

Antec True power quattro 850 watts PSU

j.almonte

09-22-2008, 08:50 PM

Im not an Noob in wbuilding Pcs and such...

But this is my first work log for sure.... sooo the main question is how do I upload the frea@#$ photos... the XS site just allow 200kb max!!!!!!!

m411b

09-22-2008, 09:17 PM

Upload your images to Photobucket (http://photobucket.com/), and insert the link for the pics at photobucket into your post with the & tags!
Like so --> link form photobucket
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o184/m411b/DSCI0126.jpg

pcaddict

09-23-2008, 03:39 AM

photobucket or imageshack.

septim

09-23-2008, 03:50 AM

either would be fine.

inCore

09-23-2008, 11:13 AM

either would be fine.

... but preferably Photobucket. :yepp:

silverphoenix

09-23-2008, 06:38 PM

photobucket or imageshack.

I used photobucket, but I used up my 10GB bandwidth in 12 days when I started my V2k worklog lol.

j.almonte

09-23-2008, 08:18 PM

The Box!!
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1548.jpg

Wrapped
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1554.jpg

Side view...
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1556.jpg

Some more !!
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1557.jpg

thats all for now... Im tire as hell I spend the whole day in Santa Fe, New Mexico fixing an Edger:down:... Now Am back in SA town.... lucky me... I grab the last fly :shocked:

j.almonte

09-23-2008, 08:35 PM

What a mess.....
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1549.jpg

Some sound damping material...
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1654.jpg

The Velociraptorrrr
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1562.jpg

j.almonte

09-23-2008, 08:40 PM

last update... 11:38PM

I bore the holes for the extra PA 120.2 that goes in the back of the H2GO, cuz it was not sitting propertly...

More Pics Tomorrow...

m411b

09-23-2008, 09:21 PM

Glad to see you solved your photo problem. Looking forward to seeing your build!

jollyjoker

09-24-2008, 07:05 AM

looks good cant wait to see some more

zlojack

09-24-2008, 10:15 AM

I'm watching this one closely. Nice little case!

As soon as I get all my parts and pieces together, I'm putting three loops into one of these :D

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 10:39 AM

Thanks guys...
Im debating myself into 1 or 2 loops???? I got all the components for the second loop but I need your advice !!!!

Feel free to suggest...

Hardware list:
D-Tek Fuzion V2 W/ Quad mid-plate insert
EK S-Max NB block
EK Asus 4 SB block
EK HD 4870 x2 copper acetal block
Swiftech MCP-355 W/ XSPC Res-Top
2 PA 120.2 Rads
Tygon B-44-4X tubing 3/8 - 1/2
Feser compression fittings

zlojack

09-24-2008, 10:40 AM

Go for two loops. You can squeeze them in there.

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 10:44 AM

edit...

I got pretty good fans, that can get the best out of the PA's
2 Scythe "G" for the front Radiator
2 Scythe "F" for the other one.....

BlueAqua

09-24-2008, 11:12 AM

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 11:15 AM

indeed...

zlojack

09-24-2008, 11:19 AM

I love the little H2GO. It can get spendy for such a small case, but definitely cool and out of the ordinary.

I've always wondered why they use an acrylic motherboard tray for this though, it's mostly all covered by the board.

Well, it does strike me as strange, but I am going to see if I can mount my CCL on the underside of the tray so that the light comes up through the tray (we'll see if it actually fits). So that's one use for it, I guess. Other than that, I don't know...cost maybe?

MrMojoZ

09-24-2008, 12:28 PM

Well, it does strike me as strange, but I am going to see if I can mount my CCL on the underside of the tray so that the light comes up through the tray (we'll see if it actually fits).

There is an example of this in my pics: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=201976

I have two 4"ers one in the front to backlight the fans and one in the middle that makes the motherboard tray light up. Looks nice in the dark.

zlojack

09-24-2008, 12:39 PM

Nice looking.

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 02:43 PM

OK...
Have some updates .............

Newegg just shipped my HD 4870 X2
And Gary from "sidewindercomputers" send me the new tubing that Am gonna be using for this project...

In the mean while I sleeve the 24 pin ATX connector each one of them, the EPS 12v rail, the SATA cables, the 8 and 6 pin for the video card.... and everything including Pump, LED, Power connector, etc....

I clean every waterblock to get rid of the tarnish.... in a molotov mix as follow... : 2 Limes and boiling distilled white vinegar 10%....

I bore the holes 3mm all around to make the PA 120.2 sits propertly....
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1669.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1674.jpg

The media drive and the fan controller... ( still waiting for the anodized 5.25 cover )
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1679.jpg

"Cooking"
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1683.jpg

SATA power cables mod...
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1612.jpg

"Bling"
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1691.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1686.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1687.jpg

ownage

09-24-2008, 02:46 PM

LOL, great cooking. How did it taste?

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 02:51 PM

:shocked:I almost pass out because of the vinegar boiling ... LOL:rofl:

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 02:53 PM

College Deja-Vu :cool:

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 02:58 PM

Shoul I integrate the Mosfet's into the loop..... the MB is a Rampage Formula....
Cuz Im almost completing my order in P-PCs and I feel temptation... and wich EK block should I get ????

Sug. please ???

zlojack

09-24-2008, 03:51 PM

These are the ones that I use on my Maximus Formula.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=401&products_id=22375
Also, I got these backplates:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=401&products_id=23244

Patriote

09-24-2008, 07:13 PM

Oh wow that is going to look great!

Simple question tho... What was that cooking session good for ? I mean for the Copper piece of art ? Removing stains ?

Keep it up!

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 07:39 PM

yeahh i just boil some vinegar and let the block rest for 30 min, and them clean it with distilled water...
basically the stains were caused by my oily hands admiring the block every 5 sec... LOL

Patriote

09-24-2008, 07:52 PM

I see. And it removed any stains left by your oily fingers ? Did you had to rub the block with something ?

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 08:02 PM

nope... if you want you can rub it with an old toothbrush

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 08:22 PM

and yes it remove every single one of them

bianco

09-24-2008, 08:29 PM

nice job j.almonte.
good info on boiling the copper wb as well. would probably do that when it's time to clean mine eventually.

sub'd

Patriote

09-24-2008, 08:33 PM

Indeed. I might do the same. Great job again and thanks for the tip.

j.almonte

09-24-2008, 08:45 PM

anytime guys..

tomorrow I'll be in Houston GRRRRRRRRR....!!!! sleep over...( Workkkkk to do ) and I'll be back on friday, so expect a huge update or the weekend !!!!

NaeKuh

09-25-2008, 08:16 AM

looking very good.

glad to see you picked up on how to post images :up:

xtclocker

09-25-2008, 11:17 AM

Another H2GO, very nice!

j.almonte

09-29-2008, 01:29 PM

Well I spend the weekend working on it and it pay off ...

here it is .....

The Feser 3.8 - 1/2 compression fittings
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1648.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1649.jpg

The video card
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1696.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1702.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1700.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1718.jpg

The card with the EK block
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1721.jpg

The NB
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1734.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1731.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1736.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1735.jpg

The Q9550
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1749.jpg

Some more cable sleeving
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1756.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1757.jpg

I will take more pics in the evening....

zlojack

09-29-2008, 02:38 PM

Very nice!

I just got in my cable-sleeving kit. How long did it take you to do the PSU cables?

j.almonte

09-29-2008, 05:04 PM

well it depends, if you are sleeving the 24 pin atx plug...with 10' you get the job done but if you like me sleeve the 12v eps connector, the PCI-e and everything else... You gonna need at least 35 or 40' of 1/8 flex-pet

zlojack

09-29-2008, 05:09 PM

I meant how long in time, not in sleeving length. :D

j.almonte

09-29-2008, 06:54 PM

my bad..... I was in the middle of some serious overclocking when I read your question..
Well the real PITA is getting the pins out of the plug.... If you are doing it for the first time to take the first one out can take you up to 15min but after that you probably can sleeve the 24 pin plug in 1 or 1.5 hours.

zlojack

09-29-2008, 07:09 PM

Nice!

Thanks for the advice. It will be my first time, so I'm sure I'll mess it up. But just seeing your final results shows that it's worth it!

lmark84l

09-29-2008, 07:36 PM

Nice job on the sleeving. Sleeving every wire looks a bit tedious, but I think the pay off is worth it. Can't wait for more updates!

j.almonte

09-29-2008, 08:21 PM

Totally worth it !!!!!!!

j.almonte

09-29-2008, 08:26 PM

totally worth it!!!!!!!
If you are a little patience of course.

j.almonte

09-30-2008, 05:32 PM

9/30/08 updates... 1

In order to make the UN Design pum bracket fit under the MB tray I had to cut the plastic spacer in the buttom of the bracket....
take a look... !!!

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1773.jpg

After...

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1808.jpg

j.almonte

09-30-2008, 05:34 PM

9/30/08 updates.... 2

Its almost done all the routing is done and now im planing the case ligh

More sleeving...
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1756.jpg

ROG
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1761.jpg

SB
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1745.jpg

The HDD
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1767.jpg

The real artist... in all the special designs
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1768.jpg

The blocks before the Enzotech mosfet coolers
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1770.jpg

After
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1788.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1791.jpg

A little MX-2 in the MOSFET
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1794.jpg

More pure Copper
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1795.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1795.jpg

EK Asus 4 with Koolance 3/8 - 1/2 Compression Fittings.... ( The Feser CF dont fit )
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1800.jpg

Corsair Airflow LED fan mod
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1819.jpg

After
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1824.jpg

.... Almost.....
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1810.jpg

With some Feser One UV blue coolant
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1825.jpg

BlueAqua

09-30-2008, 05:39 PM

Damn that looks NICE!! Seems like the perfect use of tubing to minimize excess but in a great loop order. Great job on the sleeving too, very nice.

That is one powerful rig all in a small package, nice work.

j.almonte

09-30-2008, 06:37 PM

More Pics... !!!!

40mm LED fans
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1822.jpg

WC
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1827.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1828.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1830.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1834.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1835.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1841.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1842.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1844.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1847.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1849.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1850.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1852.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1858.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1865.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq35/jalmonte240484/IMG_1867.jpg

That's all for today...................

zlojack

09-30-2008, 06:41 PM

Nice work!

j.almonte

09-30-2008, 07:05 PM

Thanks guys....

I get inspired every day by each one of you....

thanks again....

BooStFeD

10-01-2008, 06:14 AM

Looks very nice :clap:

Makes me want to hurry and start my second H2g0 build.

2low4u

10-15-2008, 07:28 PM

Looks good for sure! I'm so excited every time I see another one of these builds! haha :up:

LogAn'sRun

10-17-2008, 10:29 AM

the more I see these cases the more it makes me want to buy one. .

. nneed. .tooo.. keeeep ... hannnsdsss . . .from . . waaallUGHetttt

ranker

01-04-2009, 08:26 PM

Looks great. I'm planning to build a H2GO build this week myself. Can you tell me where you got the screws to mount your front PA120.2?

Thanks!

joecop120

01-05-2009, 09:15 AM

Joel that is an awesome build!!!!!!

Quad-Damage

01-05-2009, 12:56 PM

I want to see the temps with that card and the quad

Patriote

01-05-2009, 03:24 PM

What an artist man! I love the look inside and outside the case!

j.almonte

01-05-2009, 11:35 PM

What an artist man! I love the look inside and outside the case!

Thanks man !!! I did my best to create a XS worth rig !!:up:

I want to see the temps with that card and the quad

The Quad stays @ 30 idle... 50-55 load ( prime95 ) and the GPU 34 idle - 47 load.

Joel that is an awesome build!!!!!!

Thanks Joe !!!! and wait till you see were im gonna put your former GTX480 MAUHAHAHHA !!!!!!!!!!!:cool:

Looks great. I'm planning to build a H2GO build this week myself. Can you tell me where you got the screws to mount your front PA120.2? Thanks!

Thanks man this case is awesome !!!! I think that the screws that I use to attach the fans to the case were Black oxide bottom head 4-40... and the fans to the rad I use 1/2" self tap screws provided by thermochill.

anubis_is_evil

01-05-2009, 11:49 PM

ranker

01-06-2009, 01:05 AM

Thanks man this case is awesome !!!! I think that the screws that I use to attach the fans to the case were Black oxide bottom head 4-40... and the fans to the rad I use 1/2" self tap screws provided by thermochill.

Is there a site that sells this or is this one of those "go to home depot and hand them the name" type of screws?

Spankyfart

01-06-2009, 01:15 AM

Is there a site that sells this or is this one of those "go to home depot and hand them the name" type of screws?

Those are sold on the MM site iirc, you can also search for "button head Allen"
I think you call them Allen screws in English, correct me if I'm wrong.

masxerofkartis

01-06-2009, 03:55 AM

Could you run a vantage and give me the score you get on the gpu?

thanks

j.almonte

01-06-2009, 07:03 AM

Those are sold on the MM site iirc, you can also search for "button head Allen"
I think you call them Allen screws in English, correct me if I'm wrong.

http://www.mcmaster.com/ or your local "screws and bolts" shop...

The one that MM sell are not buttom head... :up:

j.almonte

01-06-2009, 07:08 AM

nice build j.almonte :up:

honestly, i dont like MM case to much, but this case really catch my eyes, small but looks very good, a bit low profile i guess.. love the simplicity of the case..

nice work :up:, i'm lovin it

I love this little case case but I got tire of seeing the rad outside !! so right now a TJ-07 with some Murder Mod love its on its way !:ROTF:

Could you run a vantage and give me the score you get on the gpu?

thanks

The rig its dissemble at the moment... Im building a new TJ-07 with some Murder Mod love !!! :rolleyes:

shazza

01-06-2009, 10:45 AM

I love this little case case but I got tire of seeing the rad outside !! so right now a TJ-07 with some Murder Mod love its on its way !:ROTF:

The rig its dissemble at the moment... Im building a new TJ-07 with some Murder Mod love !!! :rolleyes:

UH OH ... another one has the disease. Build a nice rig, then already figuring out how to make a better one ;)

Looking forward to see what you'll do with the TJ-07, as you've done such a great job with this build.

Angmaar

01-07-2009, 04:49 PM

Nice build!

armeniandave

01-10-2009, 01:48 AM

Looks great!
I like how you routed everything simply to minimize extra tubing and clutter.

j.almonte

01-10-2009, 08:50 AM

Looks great!
I like how you routed everything simply to minimize extra tubing and clutter.

Thanks Dave !!!!
Your pump bracket is awesome BTW!!! :up:

ranker

01-18-2009, 12:27 AM

j.almonte

01-19-2009, 06:46 AM

What did you use to cut the washer on the UN Designs Bracket? I'm going to have to do the same for mine to make my pump fit.

Also, what size sleeving & heatshrink did you use in order to sleeve the individual power wires?

I use a dremmel with a cutting disk in low RPM top cut it...
The sleeving size is 1/8 and the heatshrink tube is 1/4...

good luck !!:up: