View Full Version : My new NB block!
hatemi
10-24-2003, 01:47 PM
Here`s a poor Piccy about my newest. Its not pretty but does the job its supposed to...
hatemi
10-24-2003, 01:49 PM
Its not finished yet, but I thought to show you my EPERT soldering skilzz :D
Craig
10-24-2003, 01:52 PM
Do you have any pics of the bases inside design? I like the fact that you made use of copper tubing for the inlet/outlets.
antipop
10-24-2003, 01:57 PM
Originally posted by hatemi
Its not finished yet, but I thought to show you my EPERT soldering skilzz :D At least we can see your "EPERT" spelling skillz :D :D
Make sure to lap the base well to have the best contact, and no oxide that could hinder the thermal transfer
hatemi
10-24-2003, 02:13 PM
I must be getting tired to spell it like that;) I`m lapping the base at the moment.... The inside design is just as simple as it could be. I will post paint pic showing the design in a minute.
hatemi
10-24-2003, 02:29 PM
Here it is:
Marvin
10-25-2003, 08:31 AM
very good ghetto block.
congrats
Nebulous
10-25-2003, 09:00 AM
Impressive! Lets see it in action ;)
Hey marvin, great AV ! :thumbsup:
hatemi
10-26-2003, 12:35 AM
I`m going to paint it black after Its a bit more ready :D I`m also using that same design on my GPU block, but the outlets are going to be on the side and not on the top. I`ll post some more pics when its in action...
hatemi
11-07-2003, 08:31 AM
Here it finaly is painted and ready to roll:D
All it needs now is some final lapping of the bottom.
hatemi
11-07-2003, 08:38 AM
And heres my GPU block. Its ugly as hell and the most flow restrictive of my system but after I burned my power drill in making it I had to finalize the routing with a freking Dremell!
It still needs massive lapping;) and paint but at least it dont leak no more! I had to solder it four times before it was totally waterproof...
Respect hatemi dude!
Great piece of DIY.
Can't wait to see some action temps :)
hatemi
11-07-2003, 09:09 AM
I will put my system up and running tomorrow. For now with only my cpu block, thats made similarily as my others, in the loop my idle temps are 33c-35c and after about an hour of prime the temps are about 50c-55c. I dont trust the temp sensor on this board thogh cos sometimes MBM5 shows temps like 65c for a short period and then drops to like 45c.
I use a -89 Toyota Corolla heatercore and just one Papst 120mm 55cfm fan set at ~6V asnd my system is pretty silent( at least after I get the GPU block in action).
trifler
11-09-2003, 07:48 AM
you know you could make ut look awsome if you just gritted it allot :) but aslong as the base plate is fine it really dosen't mather for its cooling abilities that is.
hatemi
11-09-2003, 03:16 PM
Now I have some pics...Its still not exactly what I had in my mind cos the store didnt have the right tubes in stock so there is still meny 90 degree bends:( Any ideas about what tubes should I get that are flexible enough and wont knik?
My nerves are totaly wrecked cos I didnt want to kill my GPU or my MB... I think Ill also make the fastenings a bit better cos I dont actually trust zipties;)
hatemi
11-09-2003, 03:17 PM
And hares the tools I used...
hatemi
11-09-2003, 03:18 PM
And this is how I soldered them. Total DIY;)
hatemi
11-09-2003, 03:36 PM
Heres a closeup on the GPU...
antipop
11-10-2003, 12:17 AM
Originally posted by hatemi
And this is how I soldered them. Total DIY;) I don't understand this one! Are you telling us you soldered them yb using the hob (is it the right word?)
hatemi
11-10-2003, 02:11 AM
Yes thats all you need! Everyone has got a stove at home and its more than enough for soldering;) I`ve made five blocks with it so I know...
This electric plates get quite hot...
hatemi, it looks fab, your routing is very clear and the whole thing looks sweet!
I know what mean by wrecked nerves...
I managed to drop some liquified solder into my P4 socket... while doing volt mod.... Thought I killed it but ... so far so good - lump of highly conductive solder sloshing around inside socket but, hey, IT'S ALIVE!
hatemi
11-10-2003, 02:28 AM
Gald its still working:)
How tight can I tighten the GPU block before it says CRUSH? I will definantly need some 3mm wing nuts to make it easier to tighten the gpu block cos now its real pain! And maeby Ill get some 15mm ID tubes so I can make the loop without the elbows.
Bundles
11-10-2003, 02:55 AM
Sweet work man :)
I use the hob on the cooker as well, but i have our old cooker, with the spiral rings on it, and they get red hot :O
A lot easier than the blowtorch method imo :)