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Entropicity
05-02-2009, 05:49 AM
Not so much of a project from scratch but a work in progress of my system for this year.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3142.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3060.jpg
Entropicity
05-02-2009, 05:50 AM
Some updates
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/entropy2009frontsfalt.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/entropy2009sidesfalt.jpg
More updates ;)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3186.jpg
Entropicity
05-02-2009, 05:51 AM
More teasers
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3211.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3203.jpg
The bigger picture
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3200.jpg
Entropicity
05-02-2009, 05:53 AM
Preliminary shots.
Struggling with my 3 year old compact digicam Fuji F11.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3228.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3268.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3361.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3432.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3260.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3439.jpg
Blue Storm
05-02-2009, 06:14 AM
very nice project...why you used this logo?;)
Entropicity
05-02-2009, 06:22 AM
Awesome :)
Can't escape you guys ever :p:
Entropicity
05-02-2009, 06:32 AM
very nice project...why you used this logo?;)
Coz thats me :) or at least how I looked like 7 years ago...
http://forums.vr-zone.com/avatars/entropy.gif?dateline=1139910657
http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/ego.gif http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/egotrip.gif http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/egotrip02.gif
http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/entropystyle2.jpg
Everything comes together perfectly! Except maybe the 3.5" fan controller. Consider an brushed aluminum front plate for it perhaps?
Entropicity
05-02-2009, 07:15 AM
Everything comes together perfectly! Except maybe the 3.5" fan controller. Consider an brushed aluminum front plate for it perhaps?
Glad you like it :D. Modding on a budget. :P
It is anodised black brushed metal too. Perhaps not the same grain as the casing alu. Under certain lighting it does stick out as different. Will have to see if I can source for spare Lian Li faceplates.
Entropicity
05-04-2009, 12:05 AM
More prelimary shots with PC lights on.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3834.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3648.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3812.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3843.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3720.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3713.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3849.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3708.jpg
HuffPCair
05-04-2009, 12:36 AM
Looks good,,, nice work. Very clean just the way it should look.
Entropicity
05-04-2009, 03:52 AM
Looks good,,, nice work. Very clean just the way it should look.
Thanks dude. Makes my day when people appreciate what I do. :)
Hope I can improve it.
Entropicity
05-04-2009, 05:33 AM
Inside :banana::banana::banana::banana: for those who like it...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3660.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3766.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3679.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3722.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3665.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3674.jpg
DragoonXX
05-04-2009, 07:31 AM
is that a plain ole TRU I see? either way, it all looks nice
Jsunn
05-04-2009, 08:02 AM
Coz thats me :) or at least how I looked like 7 years ago...
http://forums.vr-zone.com/avatars/entropy.gif?dateline=1139910657
http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/ego.gif http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/egotrip.gif http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/egotrip02.gif
http://www.starhub.net.sg/~jake/entropystyle2.jpg
Really?! How did you eat?! You had no mouth?! :eek: ;)
Frananta
05-04-2009, 11:02 AM
awesome work dude :up:
especially with the cable sleeve, fantastic
HuffPCair
05-04-2009, 11:07 AM
Thanks dude. Makes my day when people appreciate what I do. :)
Hope I can improve it.
No problem. I am hoping I can save up enough money to do a build sometime this year but I doubt it since I leave for OCS at the end of the year. I love seeing people do build like this that are clean and creative.
ferrari_freak
05-04-2009, 11:28 AM
Really?! How did you eat?! You had no mouth?! :eek: ;)
That cigarette looking thing is actually a straw. He had to obtain all minerals and nutrients via fluids. Anyway, the build looks really nice and very clean. I love how people can make such amazing things with the old Lian-Li's.
Gamekiller
05-04-2009, 02:47 PM
Very nice looking! I really enjoyed looking at it! :up:
One question, what is the purpose of the downward pointing vent on the psu? :)
lkiller123
05-04-2009, 03:05 PM
Oh baby
Osterman
05-04-2009, 03:58 PM
Very nice, REALLY NICE!
I would like to know, what is that black thing did you use on the sides, up and down inside the case? Is some noise filetering or what?
Thanks in advance.
And... which lian li is it?
Is gorgeous
Entropicity
05-05-2009, 02:30 AM
is that a plain ole TRU I see? either way, it all looks nice
Yep its my almost 3 year old TRU. Only with this I can mount it this direction on AM3 using the S-clip. Glad you like it :D
awesome work dude :up:
especially with the cable sleeve, fantastic
Took me abit a research to find the correct sleeves where I live and abit of a learning curve and lots of sweat to get it to where it is now. Have to celebrate the cables rather than hide them. :)
Entropicity
05-05-2009, 02:35 AM
Really?! How did you eat?! You had no mouth?! :eek: ;)
LOL, its some cel shaded 3d self-protrait I did some time back inspired by Interstate '76 (anyone remember?)
That cigarette looking thing is actually a straw. He had to obtain all minerals and nutrients via fluids. Anyway, the build looks really nice and very clean. I love how people can make such amazing things with the old Lian-Li's.
Hahaha glad that my life support hasn't given up on me yet :P. Working with a budget and old parts I had lying around and trying my best not to cut up my entire casing. I am trying to mod as much without "shopping for my mod".
Entropicity
05-05-2009, 02:44 AM
Very nice looking! I really enjoyed looking at it! :up:
One question, what is the purpose of the downward pointing vent on the psu? :)
Thank you, I am glad you love it. :)
Thats from Silverstone. Its padded on the inside and deadens the noise from the PSU. Something you can test by draping a towel over the back of your PSU. It actually works.
Oh baby
No doubt :D
Very nice, REALLY NICE!
I would like to know, what is that black thing did you use on the sides, up and down inside the case? Is some noise filetering or what?
Thanks in advance.
And... which lian li is it?
Is gorgeous
The black stuff along the walls are acoustic foam. You're right about what they're for. For the past few years I have focused on building a good performance PC while keeping the noise down.
The case comes from the legendary (I feel) line of PC-7s (7A, 7B, 7B-Plus etc etc). It still exists today as PC-007.
Entropicity
05-05-2009, 02:58 AM
Hmm what should I do with my 8 year old toy.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3219.jpg
ACE76
05-05-2009, 08:23 AM
Nice build...I like the case badges especially! Where did you get them made?
CaptMorgan
05-05-2009, 08:41 AM
what are the fans you have on the TRUE? I just got 2 Lian Li cases and looooooove them. though I feel I need to do a bit of modding on 1 because the 80 fan slot on the back is too small. Looks beautiful!!
Bgriffs
05-05-2009, 09:21 AM
Looking good! Keep up the updates and let's see what else you've got up your sleeve there.
Entropicity
05-05-2009, 09:03 PM
Nice build...I like the case badges especially! Where did you get them made?
I got them made at a local trophy/plaque maker.
what are the fans you have on the TRUE? I just got 2 Lian Li cases and looooooove them. though I feel I need to do a bit of modding on 1 because the 80 fan slot on the back is too small. Looks beautiful!!
The fans are from Silverstone. http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=FN121-BL&area=usa
They are reasonably quiet and have a nice blue glow for a little lighting fun. :)
Looking good! Keep up the updates and let's see what else you've got up your sleeve there.
Hope I dont disappoint. Its almost complete, I am just at the stage where I'm tweaking it.
lckdanny
05-05-2009, 10:31 PM
WOW. your own label so cool. how to made it?? :up:
mav2000
05-05-2009, 11:51 PM
Wowo the label looks cool. Is it done on paper or aluminium...where can you get this done....super stuff and the cable sleeving is just great. waiting for more updates.
Entropicity
05-06-2009, 12:07 AM
WOW. your own label so cool. how to made it?? :up:
As mentioned above, I got them made at a local trophy/plaque supplier.
Wowo the label looks cool. Is it done on paper or aluminium...where can you get this done....super stuff and the cable sleeving is just great. waiting for more updates.
Its done on brushed metal. I suppose alot of people probably thought it was done on special textured paper or plastic but I assure you it was all done on brushed metal, not sure if its aluminium or mild steel plates though.
Arthur
05-08-2009, 01:44 PM
Its truly nice work mate. :up:
Cheers
Entropicity
05-08-2009, 10:37 PM
Its truly nice work mate. :up:
Cheers
Thanks bro. :D
Looking to wrap up this project soon.
Arthur
05-09-2009, 05:33 AM
Thanks bro. :D
Looking to wrap up this project soon.
Your welcome mate, we are waiting the updates about your project here LOL. :up:
Cheers
[XC] Oj101
05-15-2009, 07:32 AM
Ooh I like. I'll be following this one :up:
Entropicity
06-02-2009, 10:00 PM
Things have been going slow but here are some updates! Sorry for messy photos, was a quickie shoot.
Looky what have we here?!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3871.jpg
What a mess!
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3881.jpg
Thats it, cleaned up followed shortly with some Ceramique treatment (tested with Furmark. Old temps idle/load: 58/79 | New temps idle/load: 50/74, does not go over 60 degrees in normal gaming)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3885.jpg
One more PCIE uni-sleeved cable added.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3904.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3905.jpg
As it looks now...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3908.jpg
MomijiTMO
06-03-2009, 12:35 AM
Looking pretty snazzy. Great job with the sleeving.
Entropicity
06-03-2009, 06:28 PM
Looking pretty snazzy. Great job with the sleeving.
Thanks dude. A little messy now.. will need to tidy up abit more.
p.s. rare to see someone remember Lain. :)
emoners
06-03-2009, 06:35 PM
love the sleeving...great job mate! :up:
pingpong1455
06-03-2009, 06:52 PM
Nice looking build man :up:
aoch88
06-07-2009, 11:12 PM
This is really neat :)
Entropicity
06-08-2009, 02:21 AM
Thanks guys :D
Here's a minor followup over the weekend. This time installing custom modified ramsinks.
Before
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3881.jpg
After (Ramsinks, custom cut sizes and fin height)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3915.jpg
After (Cant escape Uni-sleeving)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3916.jpg
Installed
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3926.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/entropicity/DSCF3924.jpg
Result: Idle memory temps dropped about 3 degrees to low 40s. Load temps dropped 10 degrees from high 70s to high 60s. Interesting side-effect is that the power area temps dropped from 100 degrees to low 90s during load. I re-verified by running my load testing a couple more times and for a longer duration.
Possible follow up: mosfet sinks??
genERIC
06-08-2009, 11:42 AM
The attention to detail with that sleeving is impressive. The case looks very clean overall, I dig it!
MomijiTMO
06-08-2009, 04:58 PM
I think it is pretty poor that Asus didn't have any sinks on them.
PoppaGeek
06-08-2009, 05:36 PM
@ Entropicity: Thanks for the pics of the Matrix card. Always loved the looks of that series. Your work is very precise and "clean". :clap:
MomijiTMO
06-08-2009, 05:39 PM
Can't wait for the 285 Matrix . . . . oh yeah .. . yummm.
More progress needed :p:
Entropicity
06-10-2009, 09:52 AM
The attention to detail with that sleeving is impressive. The case looks very clean overall, I dig it!
@ Entropicity: Thanks for the pics of the Matrix card. Always loved the looks of that series. Your work is very precise and "clean". :clap:
Thanks guys, still trying to improve it. Hearing your comments keeps me going. :)
I think it is pretty poor that Asus didn't have any sinks on them.
Considering the card is supposed to be a "premium" version I am surprised too. However considering the temps before and after the ramsinks were applied, I can understand why they might have discounted it.
Can't wait for the 285 Matrix . . . . oh yeah .. . yummm.
More progress needed :p:
I suspect Matrix versions arent used on the highest end cards but on second tier cards that can be overclocked to top tier performance. We have 4850, 9600 and now the gtx260. Also Matrix cards tend to be released later in each product cycle so as not to shaft their earlier models.