Short’s Black & Red Cosmos S [Worklog] A LOT OF PICS

[short114]

Hi and welcome to my first Liquid built and also my first work log. This built will consist of transferring all my current hardware to my new Coolermaster Cosmos S and install a liquid loop for my CPU, here a list of the hardware:

CPU
Core 2 Quad Q6700 G0 @ 3.60GHz

Motherboard
Asus P5E Deluxe (X48)

Memory
Corsair Dominator DDR2 4GB (2x2GB) 1066 MHz (PC2 8500)

Graphics Card
Sapphire HD 4870 OC@790/1100

Hard Drive
2x Raptors 74GB RAID0 (OS) + 1x Seagate 1TB + 1x Seagate 500GB + 1x WD 250GB

Sound Card
SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty

Power Supply
OCZ GameX Stream 700W

Optical Drive
LG DVD+/-RW 22/22 SATA

Case
Coolermaster Cosmos S

OS
Vista Ultimate 64Bit

Monitor
ViewSonic VX2835wm 28" Widescreen

TV Tuner
Asus My Cinema PE9400 Combo

And now the W/C components (1 Loop CPU):

Radiator:
Black Ice GTX 360

CPU Water Block:
Swiftech Apogee™ GTZ

Liquid Tank:
Swiftech MCRES-Micro Rev 2

Pump:
Swiftech DDC-3.2 MCP355

Pump Top:
XSPC Laing DDC Top

Pump Bracket:
Designs Absolute Pump Bracket Rev. 2

Tubing:
20Ft. PrimoFlex Pro LRT UV Red Tubing - 1/2in. ID X 3/4in. OD

Compression Barbs:
8 X Danger Den Compression Fitting 1/2" ID 3/4" OD

Biocide:
Petra'sTech PT_Nuke

Push Fans:
3 X Scythe 120x25mm SlipStream - 110 CFM

Pull Fans:
3 X SCYTHE "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm 2000 rpm Quiet Case Fan

Extra Fans:
2 X Scythe 120x25mm SlipStream - 110 CFM

RAM Fans:
3 X ACE 40 X 20mm LED Fan Red

UV Lightning:
3 X Lazer Led - 6 Led - UV Led

And a lot of other small goodies needed, like sleeving materials, Acrylic windows, custom flat black paint, etc. These items came from my workplace, I am the IT technician in a company that built high-end flight simulator training systems.

I will try to update this built as often as I can, but I am a father and I work 40h/week, so please be patient, also please excuse my bad English and will try my best.

Here some pics of my AIR system in my old Antec Nine Hundred, + some pics from my new Cosmos S.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Antec900_20081103_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Antec900_20081103_009.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Antec900_20081103_028.jpg

And now some really early picture form the new Cosmos S.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS1_20081020_013.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_20081021_013.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_20081101_036.jpg

Updates coming soon.

[TedShred]

nice!

would look great with all-black bay drive button things like Coolmeister snagged for his latest Cosmos. dunno if they're generally available tho

GL on the rest of the build:up:

[MomijiTMO]

Nice pain job mate.

[shoopdawoopa]

Red and black is the way to go m8!

[anubis_is_evil]

wow, came up really different from the original one...love the black paint job :D, its really perfect

[MINIz guy]

That looks like a great paint job! Did you drill out the rivets and paint each part individually or did you paint the chassis as a whole?

[short114]

That looks like a great paint job! Did you drill out the rivets and paint each part individually or did you paint the chassis as a whole?

At my work we have a professional paint shop, I bring it at 9h am in the morning and at 12h30 pm she was already dry, people are really amazing there, it save me money and a lot of time. And no I did not even touch the rivets, they paint it as a whole.

Thanks

[short114]

I start this project 3 weeks ago at a really slow pace, I will update this work log and try to cover the last 3 weeks ASAP, I will post picture per subject and try to cover them quickly.

These pictures are from the first order I received from Jab-tech.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/WCProject_20081023_004.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/WCProject_20081023_017.jpg

Now I will show you a lot of picture from the sleeving I did, I start with the 24 pins an 8 pins Power that came with the Cosmos S case, following with pump cables, fans cable and also I sleeve cables from the power module of the Cosmos S.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving_20081025_014.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Pump_20081101_006.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Fan_001.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Fan_007.jpg

Update coming really soon, keep commenting it's really appreciated, and if you have any advise or sugestion they are also really appreciated.

Thanks

[short114]

When I came back home with my new flat black Cosmos S I was really happy with the result until I put the back door in place, I notice that you can see aluminum through the cable management hole, I decide to get some flat black paint for my work and fix this small problem.
Here some picture from before and after.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_20081021_048.jpg

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[short114]

Since I and going Liquid for the first time, I don't need the huge side window fan. So I install a side window instead. This is my first any only mistake as of now, the window is awesome but when I use the screw to fix the window I put a little to much force and make little mark on the outside. If they after time annoyed me too much I will certainly buy a new door.:mad:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_20081101_007.jpg

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[short114]

Second order arrived, slowly coming in, only 3 fans this time.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_038.jpg

Third order arrived the day after, a little bit more this time, Compression fittings, Tubing and UV lighting.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/2ndOrder_003.jpg

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[short114]

Since one of the first parts I receive was the 3 X SCYTHE "ULTRA KAZE" 120 x 38 mm 2000 rpm I decide to install them in the top of the Cosmos, I was aware of the modifications needed but I was not expecting that much work.:rolleyes:

Here some pics of the work that I done to make them fit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CosmosS_041.jpg

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[MomijiTMO]

lol that's a lot of effort dude. Damn fans :D

[RCG_Bex]

Lol looking pretty badass! Loving the modding and look forward to it being finished!

~Bex

[short114]

Lol looking pretty badass! Loving the modding and look forward to it being finished!

~Bex

Thanks Bex, It's funny I was just looking at you built and I was thinking the same thing!:up:

[RCG_Bex]

Lol good minds and tastes think alike ;)

~Bex

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

good work with the fans, My exhaust kaze looks exactly the same with the edges on one side cut off :p:

[bianco]

nice work on that top mod.
:up:

sub'd

[pcaddict]

Looking good! I wanna see MOAAAR!!!

[short114]

I am in the process of sleeving my PSU cables, the only ones remaning are the SATA's. I need to decide my HDD configurations. I got 2 X 74Gig Raptors + 3 drives for storage 1 X 1TB, 1 X 500GB and 1 X 250GB.

The way I was planing it is like shown in the next picture, use the drive cage for my two Raptors and leave some space between for air flow.

But I only have two 3.5" to 2.5" bracket at hand, I was finally thinking about placing 4 HDD in the cage, do you think it will really hurt temp to compare to having only the two Raptors like shown in the picture?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Teardown900_012.jpg

Thanks

[Spankyfart]

What did you use to paint the inside?
And, looking good.

[armeniandave]

Looking good! Kinda looks like the one I built for Absoluteczech. Where are you planning on putting the pump?

[RCG_Bex]

Should be OK so long as they can still get some air. HDD's prefer a bit of warmth anyway (helps the mechs or something if I recall...)

~Bex

[short114]

What did you use to paint the inside?
And, looking good.

I don't know..:confused: It was professionally painted flat black at my work place.

Thanks

[Spankyfart]

I don't know..:confused: It was professionally painted flat black at my work place.

Thanks

That was the reason I asked, if you did that yourself and it came out that nice.
It was worth investigating ;)

Looks spiffy.

[short114]

Looking good! Kinda looks like the one I built for Absoluteczech. Where are you planning on putting the pump?

I am not really sure about the pump position, I have a couple of idea, but 1 thing is sure, the pump is going to sit on one of your nice brackets, I already order it from Petra's.

Thanks

[breathemetal]

My next rig will be black/red themed as well. Good luck :)

[armeniandave]

I am not really sure about the pump position, I have a couple of idea, but 1 thing is sure, the pump is going to sit on one of your nice brackets, I already order it from Petra's.

Thanks

Cool! If you need any advice or anything let me know!

[short114]

Just a small update of my Apogee GTZ installed on my Asus P5E Deluxe.

The RAM on these picture are for sale, my new kit is in the mail, CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/CPUBlock_006.jpg

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[shoopdawoopa]

I love the sleeving style looks so good but I cant seem to get any atx removal method to work what did you do?

[RCG_Bex]

Shiney shiney shiney!!! Keep it up ^_^

~Bex

[short114]

I love the sleeving style looks so good but I cant seem to get any atx removal method to work what did you do?

You need a molex extractor, I found one at work, if you want one this is the exact same one that I have ---> http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_143_272&products_id=894

P.S. Look in my next post there going to be more sleeving.

Thanks

[short114]

Another update, this one will get this worklog up to par with my own work, the picture and update will start to flow a little bit slower than the last days.

Here some picture from the sleeving of my PSU, I was not satisfied with the company sleeving so I redo the job..
I even choose to void the warranty and open it, this way the final result for sleeving will look really better than with shrink wrap.
I am still in this long process, tomorrow I will start the sata power cables, change the positions of connectors and sleeving.

I also think about replacing the internal fan of the OCZ 700W PSU, the LED on this fan are blue, I will be really ugly with my new theme.

Here the pictures...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/PSU_20081107_001.jpg

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More updates coming soon..

Thanks

[EliTE22]

nice work, look great:up:

[short114]

nice work, look great:up:

Thanks

[Fyrelith]

Great job on the sleeving looks clean.

[RCG_Bex]

Lol zomg - same braiding concepts too :P

~Bex

[shoopdawoopa]

Look that matrix sentinel work looking great

[FrostyPanda]

Nice work. Make sure you use the special O ring on your GTZ. It kinda looks like the comp fittings are slightly bent inward... Maybe not. I dunno...

[short114]

Small Update...

2 of my orders arrived today, again not huge packages but in the end I will have everything needed. In the beginning of this project I was not suppose to change any hardware in my current rig, but like every time I say that I will not do something it always append anyways..:rolleyes:
I found a nice price for CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066, so I order this kit to replace my 4 X 1GB CORSAIR XMS2 DDR2 800.
It's going to be a small upgrade performance wise but I have now room for 2 X 2GB in the near future. I also found the fans mounting attracting, and even more after a bit of modding, RED fans and removing blue stickers.

I also receive 5 X Scythe 120x25mm SlipStream - 110 CFM, 3 of them for push on my rad and 2 extras.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Liquid_20081112_005.jpg

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Thanks

[FrostyPanda]

Would you be able to just quickly test three of the fans together and tell us how loud they are? I know the website says just under 40db, but I am skeptical of something that can move 110cfm at under 40db.

[short114]

Would you be able to just quickly test three of the fans together and tell us how loud they are? I know the website says just under 40db, but I am skeptical of something that can move 110cfm at under 40db.

I will do it and even post a video if it can help you, but for now my PSU is still open and I am still sleeving it. Maybe later tonight when my wife is going to be away from her computer...

[FrostyPanda]

I will do it and even post a video if it can help you, but for now my PSU is still open and I am still sleeving it. Maybe later tonight when my wife is going to be away from her computer...

K thanks. A video probably won't help me because I don't have a sound card for my computer (waiting for Hanukkah :rofl:), but if you could just compare it to some other household items, or just your overall opinion would probably be fine. Thanks a bunch!!!

[RCG_Bex]

Ah - Fans are a mistake - they get louder when you put them on rads and they're NOT 110CFM. I nearly bought these and saw test results. Quickly changed my mind. :down:

~Bex

[short114]

Ah - Fans are a mistake - they get louder when you put them on rads and they're NOT 110CFM. I nearly bought these and saw test results. Quickly changed my mind. :down:

~Bex

Bah, thanks for the info, I will check maybe I will buy another set for the rad in the near future.

[FrostyPanda]

Ah - Fans are a mistake - they get louder when you put them on rads and they're NOT 110CFM. I nearly bought these and saw test results. Quickly changed my mind. :down:

~Bex

Thanks for the warning :up:. Could you post a link of the tests you speak of?

[short114]

Another small update..

I paint my DVD drive and the two HDD brackets, I try to keep the interior mostly flat black.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Liquid_20081112_015.jpg

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[Kilyin]

so you ditched the Cooler Master 4 in 3... which hard drive brackets are those you're using?

[short114]

so you ditched the Cooler Master 4 in 3... which hard drive brackets are those you're using?

I finally decide to put 3 HDD in the Coolermaster cage and my 2 others HDD are going in with the help of the brackets.
One bracket came with the Cosmos S and the other one is from my old Antec Nine Hundred.

[short114]

Thanks for the warning :up:. Could you post a link of the tests you speak of?

Yes Bex, can you please try to find this test I am curious about it.

Thanks

[short114]

I just finish sleeving my PSU, I did all the cables except for the two molex. I am really happy with the result since this was my first attempt at sleeving, the next PSU will look even better. Just before closing the PSU I cut the small cables on the fan for the LED's. I don't have the time to test it tonight but I hope everything is still fine..

Here the final picture of this long lasting side project.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_042.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081112_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081112_007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081113_043.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081113_044.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081113_046.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081113_048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081113_049.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081113_056.jpg

More update coming tomorrow!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

great sleeving:up:. something I have never been clear on with sata cables (noob question warning:p:) but do you just push the connector onto the uncut wire and it makes its own connection cuts?

[short114]

great sleeving:up:. something I have never been clear on with sata cables (noob question warning:p:) but do you just push the connector onto the uncut wire and it makes its own connection cuts?

Thanks, yes exactly, I think there is a special tool to push the wire in but I did it with a square screwdriver, you just need to be a little bit careful.

Short114

[short114]

I receive one of my orders today but I was to busy to work on this project, here some pics of the order, tomorrow I will have time to work and I will post more updates.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Rad_20081113_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Rad_20081113_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Rad_20081113_004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Rad_20081113_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Rad_20081113_008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Rad_20081113_009.jpg

Thanks

[emoners]

amazing! love the cable management! :up:

[PsYcHoNo0b727]

Damn dude. Looking extremely nice so far. Keep up the good work! :up:

[N3it1]

That sleeving is sick,nice pics also to show what you have accoplished so far.

[short114]

Thanks for all the nice comments, I will update this work log tonight! I receive everything I need to finish the project, my only problem now is the time available.

Thanks again for all these positive comments.

Short114

[FrostyPanda]

That sleeving is sick,nice pics also to show what you have accoplished so far.

+1:up:

P.S. Nice avatar and sig, N3it1 :ROTF:

[short114]

I just receive the last order needed to complete this project, another order is coming but it is only 3 ACE 40 X 20mm LED Fan Red to replace the stock one that came with my Dominator RAM.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081114_006.jpg

[short114]

Another small update!

Tonight I take some time to try to figure out my loop order and parts position, I also install the 3 Scythe 120x25mm SlipStream - 110 CFM, these will do the push in my push/pull from inside the case. I grab some neoprene from work and made myself some gaskets for these fans, they are far from perfect but it will do the job for free.

I also try to be sure it will fin inside the case, it fit but it almost push down on the stock heat sink of my Asus P5E Deluxe, I hope when fix with screw that the rad will not push too much on the MB.

Here some pics of my fans installation and again a little bit of sleeving.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_034.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAD_20081114_041.jpg

Thanks

[Patriote]

AhhH! Finally, I am not alone in Montreal! It's good to know that in Montreal there's also some Xtreme Guys building some Awesome water-cooled computers!

Keep it up man! I love the sleeving job and how meticulous you are with things. You are more than me and i thought i was crazy!

BTW: Man, i look at all that neoprene... Where could i find any of that ? I tried all sort of places in Montreal... Including Home Depot, Rona and Reno Depot... Can't seem to find any good retailer. Could you help me out find some for my next build ? Thanks!

Keep up the good work "Mon voisin le Montrealais!"

[short114]

AhhH! Finally, I am not alone in Montreal! It's good to know that in Montreal there's also some Xtreme Guys building some Awesome water-cooled computers!

Keep it up man! I love the sleeving job and how meticulous you are with things. You are more than me and i thought i was crazy!

BTW: Man, i look at all that neoprene... Where could i find any of that ? I tried all sort of places in Montreal... Including Home Depot, Rona and Reno Depot... Can't seem to find any good retailer. Could you help me out find some for my next build ? Thanks!

Keep up the good work "Mon voisin le Montrealais!"

Hi, wow I am really happy to see someone from Montreal, thanks for the nice comments.

For your questions about neoprene, I have like maybe 20 time the quantity that I really need so it will be a pleasure for me to help you and donate a decent quantity. Send me your info by PM when you will be ready!

Short114

[short114]

1 last update for tonight!

I made some modifications to the RAM cooler of the Dominator kit, I remove all blue stickers and since I was disappointed about the stock sleeving I remove it and redo it to satisfied myself.

This sleeving is only temporary since the last order I am waiting is 3 fans to replace the stock one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/RAM_20081114_023.jpg

Thanks again, and more update coming tomorrow!

[short114]

I just got some time for a little bit of sleeving, my daughter is still sleeping in the afternoon. This time I sleeve the cables of my UV LED's.
I also go to the hardware shop to buy some M4 screws to fix the rad and the 38mm fans to the top of the case, I still need to cut them at the proper length.

Here the pictures from this afternoon sleeving.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/LED_20081115_025.jpg

More update coming tonight!

[shazza]

Beautiful job, short! You know, it gets pretty cold in Montreal in the winter. If you need some desert sun, I'll be happy to host you for a few days in Arizona - all it'll cost you is a few hours of custom sleeving :)

[short114]

Beautiful job, short! You know, it gets pretty cold in Montreal in the winter. If you need some desert sun, I'll be happy to host you for a few days in Arizona - all it'll cost you is a few hours of custom sleeving :)

Thanks for the nice comments, and yes for sure it get cold:(, your offer is very tempting loll, I am really to busy with the job and family but I will think about it.;)

Short114

[HESmelaugh]

Very nice log here! :up:

I'm amazed at how meticulous you are with the sleeving.

[short114]

I am wondering if someone can show me some nice Fan controller, it need to be 5.25, Black and if there is light or a screen it need to be red.

Thanks

[RCG_Bex]

Yes Bex, can you please try to find this test I am curious about it.

Thanks

Here you go! http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=193126&highlight=fan+test

Zalman controller's are nice - ~£20 here in the UK. IF you want 1 with a red screeny ou can get the Thermaltake Hardcano 13 if you can ever find 1 or better, a Scythe 1.

~Bex

[N3it1]

+1:up:

P.S. Nice avatar and sig, N3it1 :ROTF:

I know,i heard some talented guy here in XS makes them :up:

[short114]

Here you go! http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=193126&highlight=fan+test

Zalman controller's are nice - ~£20 here in the UK. IF you want 1 with a red screeny ou can get the Thermaltake Hardcano 13 if you can ever find 1 or better, a Scythe 1.

~Bex

Interesting, but if you look closely it's not the same fan as the one tested, here the list from the testing you post.

Fan 1) Scythe S-Flex E (1200RPM)
Fan 2) Scythe Slip Stream M (1200RPM)
Fan 3) Yate Loon D12SL-12 (1350RPM)
Fan 4) Noctua P12 (retail sample, 1300RPM)
Fan 5) Noctua P12 (review sample, 1300RPM)
Fan 6) San Ace 109R1212H1011 @ 5V (yes, only 5V results in this test--no clue what RPM it's at )

And here 2 pics form my actual fans, the ones in the testing are 1200RPM compare to 1900RPM for the ones I have.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_032.jpg

Thanks

[RCG_Bex]

True but I do have it somewhere - because I nearly bought these fans myself for my builds and then got told to get lost because they weren't what they cracked up to be or what they said on the box :(

Either way "110CFM + 37DB = Defying the laws of Physics" as it was put simply to me :P

In the end I went with the Zalman F3's because I could get them ~£4 each and although they weren't the strongest, they were nice and quiet compared to the Thunderblades

~Bex

[short114]

True but I do have it somewhere - because I nearly bought these fans myself for my builds and then got told to get lost because they weren't what they cracked up to be or what they said on the box :(

Either way "110CFM + 37DB = Defying the laws of Physics" as it was put simply to me :P

In the end I went with the Zalman F3's because I could get them ~£4 each and although they weren't the strongest, they were nice and quiet compared to the Thunderblades

~Bex

Thanks for all this info, I understand that there is something strange about the performance stated about these fans, but I already have 5 of them so I will use them at least for a certain time.

Short114

[Hennels]

Wow thats a lot of fans!

Good job so far :up:

[short114]

Painting time again tonight!

Small job, I only painted flat the pump and res brackets. The Swiftech res came with chrome brackets and the UN Design came glassy black brackets. They are now all flat black to fit my interior.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_034.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_035.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_038.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081115_039.jpg

Another small update coming up!

[RCG_Bex]

I have 7 Zalman 1s as well as my standard Lian Li 1s :P

Might double up on the rads but not decided yet

~Bex

[slim142]

Man, that is amazing
Great job sleeving all those extensions :D

[short114]

Man, that is amazing
Great job sleeving all those extensions :D

Thanks, it's really time consuming but in the end it will worth it, I hope?!?

Short

[slim142]

Thanks, it's really time consuming but in the end it will worth it, I hope?!?

Short

What do you use to remove molex connectors? I want to sleeve but I find them pretty hard to remove sometimes...

[short114]

What do you use to remove molex connectors? I want to sleeve but I find them pretty hard to remove sometimes...

I have a molex extractor exactly as the one you can buy there ---> http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_143_272&products_id=894

It make the job less painful..

Short

[RCG_Bex]

Actually could you post a bit more info on how you did your SATA cables? Quite keen to modify them myself too but little unsure on how to go about it all

~Bex

[short114]

Actually could you post a bit more info on how you did your SATA cables? Quite keen to modify them myself too but little unsure on how to go about it all

~Bex

I will post pictures of the SATA sleeving job, I am a little bit disappointed about the result but if it can help people why not!
If you have questions, look at the pictures and ask them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081109_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_012-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_017.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_034.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_037.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081111_042.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081112_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cosmos%20S/Sleeving/Sleeving_20081112_007.jpg

Short

[Patriote]

Damn, Short! That's some real sleeving talent! Keep it up! I can't wait too see the final product! :D

[short114]

Damn, Short! That's some real sleeving talent! Keep it up! I can't wait too see the final product! :D

Thanks Patriote, it's my first attempt and I don't really like the SATA result, I will try to do better with my next PSU.

Short

[RCG_Bex]

AAAaaaaaaaah OK - makes more sense now ty! Think I might have a try myself too! Cheers man

~Bex

[short114]

AAAaaaaaaaah OK - makes more sense now ty! Think I might have a try myself too! Cheers man

~Bex

Give it a go, if you need any info or help just give ma a shout!

Thanks

[slim142]

I have a molex extractor exactly as the one you can buy there ---> http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=60_143_272&products_id=894

It make the job less painful..

Short

You use that one? I thought that was for the ATX connector only.

Any tip you can give me? I dont want to break the tool lol

[short114]

You use that one? I thought that was for the ATX connector only.

Any tip you can give me? I dont want to break the tool lol

You need to be really careful with the tool, I almost break mine two times. You need to be able to fit the two side of the tool on the same side of the connector and push on the small retaining pin, then I do the same thing with the other retaining pin on the other side of the connector.

Sorry for my bad English, I try my best to explain myself.

Short

[short114]

I post a problem that I just encounter in the Liquid section, here the link if anyone can help me!

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=207897

Thanks

Short

[RCG_Bex]

Shouldn't be a problem tbh - I gave up using mine, doesn't really make alot of difference and those fans being so close should do the job anyway :)

~Bex

[spoof]

I post a problem that I just encounter in the Liquid section, here the link if anyone can help me!

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=207897

Thanks

Short

Since i saw the pictures - put your fan on top of the rad, like here - http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4748/img0153jp3.jpg

I confirm, that it's better instead of "push" setup. Or, the screws are long enought to put the fans between rad and case (:

[short114]

Since i saw the pictures - put your fan on top of the rad, like here - http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4748/img0153jp3.jpg

I confirm, that it's better instead of "push" setup. Or, the screws are long enought to put the fans between rad and case (:

Thanks for the idea but I already have 3 x 120mm 38mm on top of the case and my setup is a push/pull.

Short

[short114]

Shouldn't be a problem tbh - I gave up using mine, doesn't really make alot of difference and those fans being so close should do the job anyway :)

~Bex

Thanks Bex, you are the second one to tell me this, you solve my problem, I will simply not use it!

Short

[short114]

Another small update,

I finally finish sleeving all my fans, here the pics of the last two that where remaining.

Thanks to my wife to create me a very nice avatar and sig:up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Sleeving_20081115_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Sleeving_20081116_008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Sleeving_20081116_009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Sleeving_20081116_011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Sleeving_20081116_012.jpg

Thanks

[dopestuff]

nie build :up: i like the sate power cable
btw you aren't planning to use those slipstreams on your rads are you??
because they realy suck at wcing ;)

[short114]

I got the time to install the rad and the push/pull fans, it fit pretty close to the motherboard but with a little bit of modification it will be fine.
I made my own gasket this time again neoprene is so easy to work with.

Here some pictures from the work and the result.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_018.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_026.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081115_028.jpg

Thanks

Short

[RCG_Bex]

OOOOooooooOOOOOOOooooooOOOOO very very nice! Loving the avatar + sig too!

~Bex

[short114]

Another small update.

I choose the configuration for the ports on my res, I got a little disappointment because the fact I can't use 2 compression fitting, for the bottom port I used a standard fat boy barb.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081116_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081116_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081116_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081116_006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Rad%20Install/Liquid_20081116_008.jpg

Thanks

Short

[FrostyPanda]

WOW you're almost done! Congrats on this build :up:

[short114]

WOW you're almost done! Congrats on this build :up:

Thanks Frosty,

I will post another update soon, I am really happy with the result of my first loop, not ready yet for water but it's going faster than my expectation.

Short

[short114]

Another update of my work from yerterday.

I fix everything in place, cabled everything except sata cables only thing missing is tubing.

I also need to modify a fan because it was pushing on the motherboard heatsink, as shown in the first two pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_0011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_0021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_0051.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_0071.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_0091.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_0121.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_024.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_031.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081116_033.jpg

Short

[short114]

I have finally something that look like a loop!:cool:

I would love to have any comment or advice you can gave me on what you see on these picture, if you also have advise for the next step (leak testing, etc).

In some of these picture the tubing look orange, this is cause by the flash, if you look at the ATI card she always the same color as the tubing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Loop_20081117_008.jpg

Thanks

Short

[MomijiTMO]

Comment : It looks awesome!
Advice : Hurry up already :p: [no advice]

[shoopdawoopa]

make sure to paint or remove the blue things

[short114]

make sure to paint or remove the blue things

Yes, that one thing sure, still trying to figure out how to do it correctly.

Short

[sniperbob]

MAYBE... paint them red of some sort?? or just stick with flat black if you'd like :shrugs:

[BlueAqua]

Looking good short114. Nice signature too, looks great.

[shoopdawoopa]

In general love the project, very well executed

[shoota]

hey short- great work! how easy would it be to paint that S on the side panel blue?

[RCG_Bex]

Absolutely gorgeos mate!!! Fan bloomin tastic! Get her filled up and get her powered on for some glory pics ;)

~Bex

[PsYcHoNo0b727]

That Cosmos is looking damn nice! Excellent work :up:

[armeniandave]

Short you can slide the whole assembly to the left and then take out the blue knobs. You can then paint them red or black. That's what we did on the last build and it looks really good. BTW very clean and super nice quality!

[short114]

Short you can slide the whole assembly to the left and then take out the blue knobs. You can then paint them red or black. That's what we did on the last build and it looks really good. BTW very clean and super nice quality!

Hi Dave,

I already know how to remove them, I was not sure about painting them since it's a push button I don't want the paint to get removed when I used the button.
When you paint them did you paint only the round button or the full plastic part? I was thinking about painting the full blue plastic piece.

Thanks

Short114

[Demthios]

Awesome work. Now I have a quick question I attempted to run the wire on my cosmos behind the motherboard try but then the back panel wouldn't close is there some secret to it I'm missing??

[short114]

Awesome work. Now I have a quick question I attempted to run the wire on my cosmos behind the motherboard try but then the back panel wouldn't close is there some secret to it I'm missing??

Hi,

loll, this is a part that I did not try yet, I was looking a it yesterday and I was telling myself that it will be almost impossible to close that door.
When I will find a solution I will post picture in this thread.

Short

[Demthios]

Thanks alot, I've think I might have found my own "solution" to the problem. In mine I have a 220 rad mounted to the bottom and I'm gonna build a shroud but not for the rad but the entire bottom of the case that will go from power supply to the front wall and I'll paint it a color of my chosing then I can route all the wires thru there and not care what it looks like till it exits the shroud... but let me know how you go about yours...

[armeniandave]

Hi Dave,

I already know how to remove them, I was not sure about painting them since it's a push button I don't want the paint to get removed when I used the button.
When you paint them did you paint only the round button or the full plastic part? I was thinking about painting the full blue plastic piece.


Thanks

Short114

We just painted the blue piece. Two coats of primer and two coats of paint put on lightly should do the trick. Paint didn't feel like it was gonna come off at all.
BTW do you mind if I use one of your pictures on my website?

[short114]

We just painted the blue piece. Two coats of primer and two coats of paint put on lightly should do the trick. Paint didn't feel like it was gonna come off at all.
BTW do you mind if I use one of your pictures on my website?

Thanks again Dave,

Did you painted only the button itself or the inside blue part also? (the part with the spring)

For the picture it's going to be a pleasure, I have more picture that the one you see here, I can also give you the pictures with their full resolution (3648 x 2736)

Add me to your MSN if you want. shrt114@hotmail.com

Short

[short114]

I just finish cleaning all my parts, and they are now leak/pressure test.

Here some picture of my leak test setup, just a quick question, how full the res need to be compare to my pictures?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_011.jpg

Short

[Salad Fingers]

Dude...... looks great!

I'm not sure if this has been pointed out yet but your fans on the GTX360 are mounted in opposite directions - unless you changed the very top fans around.

[short114]

Dude...... looks great!

I'm not sure if this has been pointed out yet but your fans on the GTX360 are mounted in opposite directions - they are both pulling. :rofl:

At the beginning I made a mistake and installed them push/pull getting hot air from inside the case, now I reverse all of them and they are now in push/pull but getting fresh air from the top and pushing in inside the case.

Short

[omaryunus]

a Very well built and clean setup. This is just awesome stuff bro. it looks soo simple but yet is still so complex :D and as for the push pull its all good everybody makes a mistake here and there :D

[armeniandave]

Short
We just painted the blue piece. The rest is hidden so there was no reason to paint them. If you could send some pics to the website address at the bottom of my sig. Go to the contact page.
Medium quality is fine.
Thanks!

[short114]

a Very well built and clean setup. This is just awesome stuff bro. it looks soo simple but yet is still so complex :D and as for the push pull its all good everybody makes a mistake here and there :D

Thanks a lot, having that type of comment is really surprising for me since it's my first W/C setup.

Thanks again!:D

Short

[short114]

Short
We just painted the blue piece. The rest is hidden so there was no reason to paint them. If you could send some pics to the website address at the bottom of my sig. Go to the contact page.
Medium quality is fine.
Thanks!

Hi Dave,

Thanks again for the info! As for the pictures you will have the by tomorrow night.

Short

[short114]

This project is near completion, another small annoying update!..:rolleyes:

Thanks you guys you convince me to paint them and I am really happy with the result.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_003.jpg

Short

[MomijiTMO]

WOW they looks awesome!

[short114]

WOW they looks awesome!

Thanks!:)

Short

[breathemetal]

That really helps a lot with the overall look!

[armeniandave]

That looks much better. I don't think that stock blue matched any ones interior! Black looks so much better.

[spoof]

At the beginning I made a mistake and installed them push/pull getting hot air from inside the case, now I reverse all of them and they are now in push/pull but getting fresh air from the top and pushing in inside the case.

Short

Having hot air in the case isn't right, unless you suck it out somehow. Are you gonna use the side-panel-fan and in which direction? The hot air from the rad will direct affect the MOSFET temps and the NB temps.

[bianco]

nice job on those coolermaster quick-release thing-a-macha-call-its... :D
:up:

[miguecasla]

Suscribe, i love the RC-1100, and after see you worklog love it more every day!

[TedShred]

oooo... love the painting of the drive bay button things. Definitely stealing that idea!:D (Plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery tho, right?:p:)

[short114]

Thanks everyone for these nice comments!:) These comments a more than appreciated.

Short114

[short114]

Yesterday I got some time to do the leak test, first outside the case for 3h and then inside for another 2h.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_011-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_004-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LeakTest_20081119_010-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081119_003.jpg

Short114

[short114]

After almost a month I finally boot my first liquid rig!:D Here a quick picture of the working rig.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Liquid_20081120_001.jpg

Everything work the first time, the only thing I changed was to adjust my Dominator speed to 1066 in the bios. For a newbie I was impress with the temp drop, with my Antec 900 and my TRUE I was running Idle at 27c, now I am running stock/Idle at 14c...:cool: loll

Here a screen shot from Everest Vista sidebar showing stock/idle temp after 5 minutes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Stock.jpg

Then I tried to make the Q6700 boot at 3.66GHz instead of 2.66GHz, I also o/c my RAM to 1100, since I did that only to compare temp I did not take time to run any benchmark but I will post more details in the future.

Here another Everest screen shot, temp is at idle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Overclocked.jpg

Since I am a newbie I was impress in the temp drop but I want to know from you guys if is a nice gain or not?

This work log is far from finish, keep posted for more picture.

Thanks again.

Short114

[Oli4v]

temps are fine ;), 'bout the same as mine, but i'm having a "oldskool" E6750 with a HD4870 in the loop, but it's fine, your stresstemps would be around 50°C by maximum ;)

nice work also ;)

[Focus1]

Vraiement beau Steph!!

[zlojack]

Looks great. Nice work all around.

[Demthios]

Hey Short114 So have you been able to get the back door closed yet? I went a head and removed the sound padding on mine, and it helped out a lot...

[TedShred]

Hey Short114 So have you been able to get the back door closed yet? I went a head and removed the sound padding on mine, and it helped out a lot...

sorry for the brief derailment, but did things get much louder when you ditched the foam?

[short114]

Hey Short114 So have you been able to get the back door closed yet? I went a head and removed the sound padding on mine, and it helped out a lot...

I can't even try to close the back door since I am missing some cable management goodies and also I want a fan controller.

Short

[Demthios]

Naw not that I personally noticed at all and gave me a bit more room to squeeze the wires behind...

[short114]

Another small update since I am really busy these days.

I was having a problem with the length of my fan cables, I check to order seven extension cables but I realize quick enough that it will cost me over 30$US to have these ship to me. Then decide to make my own with parts lying around in my house. All these cables will be hidden in the back of the motherboard but I still decided to sleeve them but I choose to leave the white connectors:confused: lolll


Here the pictures...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0035.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0039.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0040.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/IMG_0042.jpg

Short

[short114]

I also receive my 3 fan to replace the ones in the Dominator cooling kit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Liquid_20081125_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Fan_20081125_001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Fan_20081125_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Fan_20081125_004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Fan_20081125_008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/Cabling/Fan_20081125_012.jpg

Thanks

Short

[sniperbob]

lets see those new ram fans all lit up!!! it looks real nice so far! :up:

[RCG_Bex]

Deffo! lights please!

~Bex

[short114]

This is a picture from yesterday when I was trying some idea to put some lightning in this thing. Keep in mind this is still in progress.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081126_007.jpg

Thanks

[short114]

I was not satisfied with the white light on my X-FI, again pictures will explain better than word...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/X-FI_20081127_027.jpg

Short

[RCG_Bex]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo shineeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

Wish I'd bought those 1s now... oh well....

~Bex

[dM@n]

Looks great.

I think the RAM fans are a bit too bright though lol

[short114]

Looks great.

I think the RAM fans are a bit too bright though lol

This is related to the picture quality, in real life they have a perfect brightness that fit everything else.

Short

[PsYcHoNo0b727]

Good work on the XFI card. I might be getting one and do the same thing except blue for my computer after i saw yours.

[mpower1001]

your doing a great job, looks great

[Colossous]

Indeed, a mighty fine job :up:

[short114]

Thanks everyone for all the comments.

Tonight I got some time and I try to put some color in this loop.

The biggest disappointment for this project is the tubing, it was supposed to be UV reactive but it's finally not, I try to compensate with red lighting.

Again this is not the final result just some tryout..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081129_005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081129_009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081129_012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081129_013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081129_016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/short114/LED_20081129_017.jpg

Thanks

Short

[shoopdawoopa]

damn that looks epic!

[Demthios]

Very nice love the way it turned out!

[short114]

Again thanks for your comment guys, I really appreciate when members here gave comments like you!!

[TedShred]

Great Cosmos, Short!:up:

[short114]

Great Cosmos, Short!:up:

Thanks Ted!!

[zlojack]

That turned out great, short!

[dingdong555]

Awesome work man ;)

This may be stupid but, are you sure your using a UV light? (http://www.petrastechshop.com/lo12ducocaki4.html). I only have a blue Cathode and I wondered why my tubing didn't light up. lol. You can't see the "purple," all you see is the UV reaction ;D

[RCG_Bex]

Absolutely stunning even if it didn't turn out quite like you planned

~Bex

[shoopdawoopa]

Awesome work man ;)

This may be stupid but, are you sure your using a UV light? (http://www.petrastechshop.com/lo12ducocaki4.html). I only have a blue Cathode and I wondered why my tubing didn't light up. lol. You can't see the "purple," all you see is the UV reaction ;D

+1:up: I also forgot you need a UV light to make the UV tubing glow :rofl:

[MomijiTMO]

It definitely looks stunning with red.

[shoota]

hey short- i'm finally back in the land of internet :) your build looks great. i'll pm you later when i get my cosmos s as i'm sure i'll have a few questions for ya. thanks man!

[exe163]

Amazing work! Please take a picture of the paints you use if it's not too much to ask.

And where did you get your red LEDs for the res?

[short114]

Awesome work man ;)

This may be stupid but, are you sure your using a UV light? (http://www.petrastechshop.com/lo12ducocaki4.html). I only have a blue Cathode and I wondered why my tubing didn't light up. lol. You can't see the "purple," all you see is the UV reaction ;D

This is what I ordered from Jab-Tech (http://www.jab-tech.com/Lazer-Led-6-Led-UV-Led-with-Black-housing-p-3434.html) and when I try them there was a lot of purple but the tubing was not UV..


Absolutely stunning even if it didn't turn out quite like you planned

~Bex

Thanks Bex! Looking forward for your awesome built.


It definitely looks stunning with red.

Thanks a lot:D


hey short- i'm finally back in the land of internet :) your build looks great. i'll pm you later when i get my cosmos s as i'm sure i'll have a few questions for ya. thanks man!

Hi Shoota, It will be a pleasure to help you, nice to see you back!


Amazing work! Please take a picture of the paints you use if it's not too much to ask.

And where did you get your red LEDs for the res?

Hi, The Cosmos S was painted in the paint shop at my work, they paint flight simulators with this paint, I only ask the boss of the machine shop for flat black and 3 hours later my case was cleaned, primmed and painted.

For all the others details that I painted afterward I used Krylon #41602 Ultra Flat Black paint.

I hope it answer your questions.

Short

[mit78]

great worklog,i have the same case,its a great case

[dingdong555]

THIS is (http://www.jab-tech.com/LOGISYS-12-DUAL-UV-COLD-CATHODE-KIT-p-2502.html) what I have and it works awesome.

[short114]

THIS is (http://www.jab-tech.com/LOGISYS-12-DUAL-UV-COLD-CATHODE-KIT-p-2502.html) what I have and it works awesome.

Thanks I will take a look a these!

Short

[Klarko]

Looks clean! maybe someone will do the same build but with a bloodrage :P

[short114]

Looks clean! maybe someone will do the same build but with a bloodrage :P

That would be awesome!

[badboyze]

:up: Excellent build !! :up:

what screw size did you use to mount fans (38mm) on top of the rad ?

Thanks