Hi
This is my new case.
My inspiration was Virtualrain's Lian Li 343b, im sure everybody remember this great thread.
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Hi
This is my new case.
My inspiration was Virtualrain's Lian Li 343b, im sure everybody remember this great thread.
I loved Project Rainmaker so much, I designed my case after his. Course, I added a few things that he couldn't modding the Lian Li. Namely room for 3 120.3 rads in the front (either vertically, or horizontally) And room for one in the back, if you were so inclined. Also, the front can be rotated 180* if you want the drives on top.
Good luck on modding your 343b. Hope it comes out nice. Oh, and you can put the 120.2 on top. I believe they make a replacement panel for 120.2's.
edit: hahhaha removed pictures, darn you R3.
thanks i know i can put rad on the top but dont want to do that, coz at the end there will be a window. HDD case is from my old case TJ07 i will give to my sister:D
Im waiting for more hardewere like (foxconn 790i, intel E8600, new NVIDIA card hope will ROCK:banana3: if not will get Foxconn BlackOps and
Ati 2x 4870x2 or something else.
I want also 10 pci mobo tray but dont know whete to get it from.
if i remember correctly, only lian li had 10 pci slot cases, but i dont think there were mobo trays, they were part of the case
Thermaltake does them as well but dont know where to get them from
Update soon when new stuff will come
Me too!!!
I know wht will go into case
1: Silverstone DA1200
2: 2GB Super Talent 1800Mhz
3: EK Supereme
4: 2x 150GB WD Raptor Raid0
5: 2x PA 120.3
6: 2x Laing Ultra Petras Top
Rest will come soon i hope so till then i have to pacient it's not easy.
looks good, start up that dremel...
I will on monday or tuesday, i have ordered some parts from Performance Pc, so now im waiting for them to come, 5 more days.
Cant wait to start this project.
Hi i cant upload any pictures or send messages, there is some data error. even attachements dont work enyone help
The boards are borked until Fugger can fix them. Try uploading images to an external site like Imageshack, then you can post them here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matias23
Hi
small update: some of essential tolls
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...579600x450.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...627600x450.jpg
And a workspace hehe
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...591600x450.jpg
this panel will replace original back panel
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...590600x450.jpg
I will cut original back panel tonight so soon more update.
some of aluminium parts
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...580600x450.jpg
Lian Li naked with no mobo tray
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...588800x600.jpg
Some new parts arrived today (A.C.Ryan mesh)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...608800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...601800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...600800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...599800x600.jpg
EK SUPREME this block is beautyfull
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...617800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...619800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...613800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...594800x600.jpg
Your fingers are going to be VERY numb when you're done with all that sleeving, I am going through it right now on my build.
suscribed, this looks like it's going to be a stunner!
Update:
I have started cutting back panel its not that easy as i would imagine.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...629800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...632600x800.jpg
and that how it looks half naked hehe
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...676800x600.jpg
this is whats left
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...690800x600.jpg
HDD Drive Cases are from my Silverstone TJ07 will find space in the bottom but have to cut little piece off coz they need to slide to a side to take them out from the case.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...643800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...650800x600.jpg
Like this
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...589800x600.jpg
I will cut the rest of the back and then will start to mount mobo tray.
so more update soon.
Slighty off topic, but where in Surrey are you from?
horley
placing the mobo on top horizontally .. but wouldnt the heated air goes up?
but then accumulated heat air on the mobo? wont it affect your temps?
no coz there will be 6 fans in the front on thermochills blowing in and 6 fans taking air out so there will be a nice circulation of air inside.
proper ventilation should take care of warm air inside. nice updated.
how would you deal with wiring, maybe you'd do it like virtualrain's another shelf to hide the wires...
No i will try to cut all the cables to a minimum lenght so there will no need to hide cables :D same with SATA cables i recon 20-30 cm will be more than enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by septim
Update
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...972800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...975800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...976800x600.jpg
I managed to cut all unneeded back panel but i tell U this is hard work besides my dremel overheat every 4 min of use so i had to wait till gets cold again but success.:)
I use a very fine file to get rid off sharp edges and now its like it meant to be.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...980800x600.jpg
This is a supportive bar for new motherboard tray like this
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...983800x600.jpg
Its not fineal product but You can see what i want to do.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...988800x600.jpg
Same a this one of course this is just to show how things may look like wen is finished. I have ordered a new back panel one for motherboard and one for PSU and HDD fans in bottom compartement.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...995800x600.jpg
Thats it for today soon more update thakns
looking good
looking better man Can't wait to see it finished!
Hi all
Comming a small update:
Small screws i will use to mount back panel
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...997800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...998800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...8800x600-1.jpg
Got bottom compartement back panel, looks nice and fit perfectly.
Little drilling and tapping.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...000800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...001800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...002800x600.jpg
And that is how it looks like when is mount fits perfectly
Back
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...006800x600.jpg
Inside
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...011800x600.jpg
Close up for me look cool.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...013800x600.jpg
And this is jus a preview where PSU and HDD fans will live.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...019800x600.jpg
that is it for today more soon when new parts will commin, hope monday.
I dont like horitontal cases but your project is looking good.
Keep going ;)
With a good ventilation should be no problem.
i think some cases have a problem with rad and fan placing coz if u want to have a low water temps should never push out air from inside case just push in, allways u have colder air outside case than inside.
So in my opinion is better this way and have a good fans to take a warm air suck outside.
Looking good so far, will be interested to see how this comes along.
PS where abouts in Surrey are you ?
Horley near Gattwick
nice. i like updates...
(2 rd30s could fit in there nicely, hehehe)
Hi update again today a nice parcel has arrived from Performance PC and i can say im happy coz i can start doing my case again.
So another smart tool will help me doing all the sleeving.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...097800x600.jpg
Feser 1/2'' tube
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...080800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...079800x600.jpg
Silverstone vented slots
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...065800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...066800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...064800x600.jpg
Bitspower, DangerDen, Koolance male-male
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...050800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...058800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...071800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...088800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...084800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...087800x600.jpg
And This the way Danger Den fill port will be mounted
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...096800x600.jpg
And this will be a home made 10 PCI mobo tray
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...113800x600.jpg
Im still waiting for a back panel where 10 PCI motherboard will be mounted
Thask it for now
very nice project and pics :)
is that the danger den fillport acetal?
Yes is acetal, is really nice.
I hope that water coming out from radiator will not comes out through fill port some how.
So just under DD acetal T fitting will be a laing ultra pump going to EK Supreme and then back into radiator so it will be v. very short loop. so there will be no loose any of flow.
I just ordered Bitspower compression fittings they will go onto EK Supreme
This looks awesome on EK block
yes they do :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Matias23
Update again
So i have my back panel, and now i can conitnue my project
Some essential tools (priceless)
I decided to go with normal mobo tray insted of 10 PCI coz it looks better, but 10 PCI i would have 3 slots unused and empty space, so no more 10 pci mobo untill we can buy such motherboard
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...121800x600.jpg
This where fans will be mounted so take warm air out.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...123800x600.jpg
And that how is this cut out
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...162800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...161800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...160800x600.jpg
With fans, for me looks nice
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...125800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...129800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...131800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...127800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...133800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...135800x600.jpg
Now its time for mobo tray
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...168800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...159800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...150800x600.jpg
This is how is mounted
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...151800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...145800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...155800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...176800x600.jpg
HDD cooling Bays installed
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...145800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...177800x600.jpg
Tomorrow i will cut out holes for PSU and fans in bottom compartement.
More update soon
Very nice looking, you could begin to rival Virulants build with this if the quality continues.
question, why did you put outside those filters, from the fan orientation (exhausting from in to outside), so filters should be inside if ever...
just use some grill out side to minimize air restriction...
Fan filters are just for now after when this all will be powdercoat i will put normal fan grills to cover holes.
Looks really awsome and I WANT MORE PICS!! Hurry up building ; )
Be patient
Im trying the best I can but it looks so nice :D
Hi
This is how it looks bottom panel with cut out holes for HDD ventilation.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...183800x600.jpg
And this is how i can unscrue a HDD cage from main chassis to get drives out.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...184800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...185800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...191800x600.jpg
There will be another hole for PSU, but waiting for Silverstone PA 1200w to coome so i can mesure and cut out this properly. I dont want to just cut this out not beeing sure where exactly should mount this.
Mounting a mobo tray there was a gep between back panel and main frame like this
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...195800x600.jpg
So i had to put another pice of aluminium to fill this gap like this
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...197800x600.jpg
So after its done look like this not bad i think
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...200800x600.jpg
Little different view from back with fan grils
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...213800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...208800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...193800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...192800x600.jpg
That is it for now more soon
Thanks
looks great man, very creative and functional :up:
Keeps Getting better!!
Looks great :up: Original build :clap:
Awesome, love customized cases :D
Look what just come today.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
2x PA120.3
6x Bitspower Compression Fittings:D big ass
and bits and bobs
My EK Supreme
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x482.jpg
And with Bistpower fittings look awesome
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...291800x660.jpg
And some more bits
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x586.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x715.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
And PA120.3
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x944.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x979.jpg
with 3/8'' to 1/4'' oring reducer
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x598.jpg
with EK barbs
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x740.jpg
with Bistpower fittings
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x750.jpg
And feser tubes
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x761.jpg
And Tynon R3603
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
More update soon i have to go to work :( so this will delay some future improovements, but only for few hours hehe :D.
last few day have been trying how to mount pump and Tubing into my system.
Problem is i dont want a reservoir just T line so i can easy empty my system,
costs less and do not need much space.
Here is picture
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
Is there enough space to fill fillport and not to have a water comming out through, wile im trying to fill this up.
And another thing i think i have to cut out a 1cm from fillport coz is a bit to tall and not fits inside the case.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
any ideas how to mount LAING DDC ultra with petras top?????
the blue green combo looks great :) i would do that.
nice work mate keep us updated.also nice pics what cam?
nice updates. mount the pump with a universal stand, so you can orient it anyway you'd like.
Dam looks awesome... I love the compression barbs..
are they 1/2" ID 3/4" OD ones? or are they the 3/8" ID 5/8" OD?
1/2" Id 3/4" Od
nice camera... i would probably read up reviews for it before buying one. or choose the proven brand...
Camera is great, i read tons of reviews before i bought it. still need to lern how to take great pictures, but have all the time, and i want ot buy a macro lens.
That's what I want is a macro lens or at least one that I can focus closer than 1.75 feet away.
Nice pics!
I was thinking more like this one
http://www.olympuscanada.com/cpg_sec..._20M/index.asp
Nice build!!
Awesome!!
Regards!
I figured pump orientation,
So pump outlet will go strait up into radiator through DD angle connector, and inlet will be horizontaly. So i can still put a fillport for easy bleeding, and filling insuficient coolant. Loop will be very short that is god coz there will be a lot of water pumped through system hoping for better results.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
More update soon.
nice mate
great!!, can't wait...
looking good! keep us updated:)
Update
Just small one today
i have my acrylic top, radiator mounting brackets and sunbeam fan port has come today.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
And small preview how pump will be hoocked up to this system along with t line.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x859.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x679.jpg
So this is just old top to show u how this will be mounted but at the end there will be petras top so this will be a bit better.
Hey Matias23... it's great to see another challenging horizontal mod of the 343 coming to successful fruition!
I like your approach. I'm keen to see the result.
I noticed that the QC on the Thermochill's is not great... I have one where the top tank is welded on at a slight angle so the outlets and inlets are not perpendicular to the radiator... which makes it PITA to align stuff like your fill port with the top of the case while the radiator is mounted vertically. I'm really disappointed with Thermochill QC.
Unfortunately, mounting the pumps like that is going to hurt water flow... outlet directly into a 90degree. It will also hurt air flow through the rad. That's why I went with the Alphacool tanks. Unfortunately, you don't have a lot of options. Perhaps orient the pump so the outlet of the rad feeds directly to the inlet of the pump and then your pump outlet is pointng directly downwards towards your mobo tray? It depends if you have the necessary clearance above for the pump body to the roof of the case.
The other (probably better) option is to run the pumps on their side so that the outlet is pointing directly into the rad inlet and the pump inlet is horizontal towards the middle of the case... both pumps inlets would be pointing right at each other this way but if you attach them to the rad inlets towards the outside of the case, you should have lots of clearance. LOL! :shrug:
If you haven't considered this already, one thing I would do next time, is to drill holes in the bottom of the case to access the rad bleed screws so I could use those for draining the loop without having to tear apart the loop and risk getting electronics wet. Just a thought.
Cheers!
-Chris.
I have a couple of new brackets coming out that might help you out. Petra's, sidewinder, and Performance-PC's sells the absolute bracket now and the new Absolute rev.2 and the new 3G racket will be out in about two weeks. Hope this helps and maybe gives you some different ideas.
10 pci mobos? are there even any? i must have missed smth...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...1&d=1213926280Quote:
Originally Posted by armeniandave
That top one looks familiar.. Looks like something I suggested a little while ago. :) Now all I need to do is get rid of the 2 that I have, and get those.. <sigh>
hmm new absolute bracket should also help give airflow to the under side of a ddc...
matias, poor ddc outlet may hurt performance. maybe you could try some other mounting orientation?
Do You really think that this will hurt flow and performance that much??????????
Coz i was trying different pump orientation and only this one looks great and do not need much more space to mount. and i dont want a reservior!
hi today i have being dooing some sleeving
PCI-E cable it very difficult but it looks just great
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...515800x584.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...520800x582.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...529800x515.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...530800x529.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...525800x588.jpg
to compare with unsleeved
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...538800x538.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...548800x742.jpg
I don't think i'd ever have the patience to sleeve my own stuff, I get too anxious working on things. Awesome job so far!
U just need a lot of time to do this, it takes about 1h to do PCI-E and i dont konw how long will take to do Mobo 24 PSU cable hehe.
This thread is pure custom build :banana::banana::banana::banana: heaven so far,
Awesome work and design! :)
nice work on that sleeving :)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matias23
i did the sleeving on all my psu molex and sata connectors, started to do the 24pin , took me an hour to get 3 of the pins out so i put them back in for now.. So i know exactly what you mean about how much time it takes..
im probably going to get a new psu soon so im certainly not going to do the 24pin twice now that i know how time consuming it is
Well I do listen to customer feedback!! I had been kicking around the idea but ya reading all the forums I definetly saw a need for the horizontal bracket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Daddy
Matias23 the Absolute bracket does give it more airflow and keep the pump a bit cooler. I have it mounted over a fan and the airflow helps out alot.
Dave W
(UN)Designs
Today a bit more sleeving but this time it was only 25 min, so making progress, hehe
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x550.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x561.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x419.jpg
Im still woried about 24 pin :D
What sleeving is that?
It looks like it has an orange uptown thread in it.
Gotta link?
its from CPC i will find link later
This time i try 24pin PSU
some cables and sleeves.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x513.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...419800x469.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x503.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x686.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x665.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
That is how it looks like when is done, tottaly different from stock cable :D
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x600.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x317.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x607.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...d-1800x855.jpg
I thinks im getting better and better only 1h38min !!!!!!!!!
Another 20 and will do in 30 min hehehehe
More update to come.
Gahh, I remember what a PITA it is to do the 24pin wire-by-wire...
i admire your patience for this build. Keep up the good work
Can you sleeve my cables :)
nice work
this is an awesome build man! keep up the good work!
You've done a fantastic job there, congrats:clap:. Hopefully i won't stuff it up when i have a go at sleeving my PSU...
The pics are especially nice:up:.
[QUOTE=Matias23;3088002]This time i try 24pin PSU
some cables and sleeves.
Hey Matias23, what guage wire did you use for the 24pin cables??
seems like it is 18guage but i cant remember for sure
thanks
CCC
Why not as i said another 20 and i will do this in 30 min so i need to practice heheheQuote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
[QUOTE=CCC;3088933]This is the cable i used http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...=6197&doy=25m6Quote:
Originally Posted by Matias23
i asked first :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RealRedRaider
If u want, why not? but need to buy some more cable sleeving hehehe.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealRedRaider
soQuote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
1: Disruptfam
2: RealRedRaider
3:?
4:?
5:...
list me as 3rd... lolz...