First time, long time! (Pic Intensive)

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02-19-2008, 11:50 PM
Stealth42o

First time, long time! (Pic Intensive)

Hey all, first time poster, long time reader. As a moderator on another forum I have learned everything you want to know has been asked a dozen times... minimum. So I have been coming hear for about a year reading up on all you experts and your experiences.

About a year back I bought a thermaltetake LSC kit (I know I know). I didn't know anything about WC'ing computers. After hooking everything up (cpu /gpux2) my temps were running hotter then air cooling. Jumped on google, first site that came up was this one and in the stickies "DO NOT BUY A KIT"... opps.

http://www.chrisolmstead.com/hosting/tlcs/Picture%20026

Well trying to cool those three components on that kit with a 240mm rad just wasn't going to work. So I searched and picked up (At the time) a good low res rad, black ice pro 360mm. Mocked up the front of the case and all has been well since then. Well... it didn't break :clap:

http://www.chrisolmstead.com/hosting/tlcs/Picture%20029

I got bored and it is tax season so I wanted a project, after reading countless post's I placed an order with Petra last week and got this:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00001.jpg

Laing DDC w/ Petra's DDCT-01 top
D-tek Fusion block
Swiftwech MCW60-R GPU (x2)
Swiftech MCR220 Rad
EK multi option reservoir 400.
Tygon 3606 1/2 3/4OD

System:
AMD FX dual core 6000+ (Black)
Asus MSN-SLI deluxe mobo
4 gigs cosair dominator 800 DDR-2
Asus 7950 gt's x2 (I know, upgrade time)
Soundblaster gamerz pro
WD 150 gig raptor, 320 gig, 500 gig hd's
800 watt PSU, etc

Loop:
pump/cpu/240mm rad/gpu/gpu/360mm rad-res

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00003.jpg

And a bunch of odds and ends, sleeving, fittings, etc. I cannot say enough about Petra, got a nice hand written note and they sent me a Petra pen. Wonder what I would of gotten if I spent more then a grand ;)

First I wanted to get the case painted, plus I had to cut the dual 120mm holes for the top of the case. Trying to keep it all internal.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ge00001-13.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...age00002-7.jpg

Now to be honest, if I knew how long this whole precess would take, I probably would have thought twice about it.. redbull and DD coffee ftw!

After 4 cans of flat black. Primer, paint, paint, clear coat.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00018.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00017.jpg

I didn't get pics of me drilling the holes in the case. Since the top is graded, the drill (4 1/2 inch hole saw) kept trying to break my wrist's every time it got caught, just didn't occur to me to stop and take pics. :D

Had to mod the plate the holds the on/off, reset switch, etc. Wouldn't fit with the new rad on the top of the case.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00020.jpg
Feel free to flame the sweatshirt... embarrassing :down:

Now these next parts I didn't take any pics of either. Why? Well I had never sleeved a PSU before. Couldn't find a writeup about it... guess that was a good time to post. Anyhow, took me a few hours just to get the two 6 pins, 4 pins, and a bunch of misc wires done. Was getting the hang of it, but I looked at the 24 pin and I had enough.

Drilled two 1/2 inch holes in the motherboard tray. One for the 6 pin GPU power, and the other for the 4 pin mobo power. Ran all the wiring behind the mobo tray to clean everything up. Look a ton better.

Two things I went against the grain is the 1/2 tubing, simply, they were out of 7/16's. However working with that PITA thermaltake stuff, it wasn't a bother. And I went with a reservoir. Which seem to be preference. I am spoiled on them. I did go with a HUGE one, just because I have yet to see that size run anywhere and I wanted something a bit different. Made bleeding the system a 5 minute process:D

And finally:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00009.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00007.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00010.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00008.jpg

And all buttoned up:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00011.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00012.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00014.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00013.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00015.jpg

Under load it has yet to break 100'F, CPU or GPU's.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...tled-1copy.jpg

Will start seeing how much I can over clock it tomorrow, as for now, I need some sleep.

BIG thank you to you all. You have been very entertaining, and moreover very informative and helpful over this past year. It is a great forum and community of people. This was a lot of fun and as soon as I grow skin back onto my fingers I will enjoy it. Sorry for the long post. Again, thanks.

Best wishes
Chris
02-20-2008, 12:06 AM
aspire.comptech

It seems to me that your tubing runs could be shorter, but I will say that reservoir is a beast and looks quite awesome all lit up.
02-20-2008, 12:08 AM
stimpson

looks great chris , nice to have you here
02-20-2008, 12:23 AM
hollaback04

nice reservoir it looks very cool :)
02-20-2008, 12:29 AM
kevinbo03

That is by far the BEST LCS conversion I have ever seen! And I love the black paint, I did that on my stacker and was blown away by how much of a difference it makes.

The only thing you could use is a second radiator, But other then that, It's golden... Great job! :clap:
02-20-2008, 12:34 AM
Waterlogged

:welcome:Definitely one of the better Armor builds I've seen, congrats. :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth42o

Feel free to flame the sweatshirt... embarrassing :down:

:rofl: See my sig. I happen to live in "AFC East second place", so I have something of a deep seated hatred towards the NEP.
02-20-2008, 12:35 AM
Stealth42o

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspire.comptech

It seems to me that your tubing runs could be shorter, but I will say that reservoir is a beast and looks quite awesome all lit up.

Thanks for pointing that out, I had not noticed. Next time I tear it down I will trim them up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinbo03

The only thing you could use is a second radiator

Running a 360mm in the front and a 240 on the top. I don't think I got the will to add a third:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterlogged

:rofl: See my sig.

Lol, it was painful to watch, funny though. Karma.

Thanks for the kind words everyone!
02-20-2008, 02:46 AM
septim

very nice, inspiring view...

say no to Tt Liquid Cooling...
02-20-2008, 03:15 AM
ls206

I like it! nice job. That is a mahoosive res!!
02-20-2008, 03:44 AM
InfamousChu

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspire.comptech

It seems to me that your tubing runs could be shorter, but I will say that reservoir is a beast and looks quite awesome all lit up.

+1 shortened tube would look much better :up:
02-20-2008, 03:47 AM
ShArKo

nice job men..........love that armor......I seen more and more people modding armors and kandalf cases. They are an expencive case but, in a good hands ROCKS...

i now this is you thread but let me show you a photo of my armor mod
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1...0519wf5.th.jpg

Do you like it?:up:
02-20-2008, 04:48 AM
Anti`

Awesome looking build dude.
02-20-2008, 04:53 AM
Anti`

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShArKo

nice job men..........love that armor......I seen more and more people modding armors and kandalf cases. They are an expencive case but, in a good hands ROCKS...

i now this is you thread but let me show you a photo of my armor mod
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1...0519wf5.th.jpg

Do you like it?:up:

Is that a Raptor X in the bottom right hand corner ?
02-20-2008, 04:58 AM
ShArKo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anti`

Is that a Raptor X in the bottom right hand corner ?

Yes its a Raptor X....
I need a fan to low the temperature of the HDD because its HOT, very HOT... I was thinking to put some cooling solution behind the HDD, like a fan 120mm or 80mm.
02-20-2008, 05:58 AM
Anti`

Very nice looking. Also where did you get the red dye? Every time ive got some it ends up either pink, or a weird purple colour when you run a uv cathode.
02-20-2008, 06:10 AM
ShArKo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anti`

Very nice looking. Also where did you get the red dye? Every time ive got some it ends up either pink, or a weird purple colour when you run a uv cathode.

I send you a PM....:up: :up:
02-20-2008, 06:47 AM
disruptfam

Huge Res!
02-20-2008, 09:30 AM
nick2crete

@Stealth42o,

Please give us some temps with Prime and some voltage more...
Great job man...:up:
02-20-2008, 10:47 AM
Chewbenator

Don't particularly like Thermaltake cases, but your project really makes it look nice.
02-20-2008, 11:22 AM
Nicoleef

Nice painting, I'm gonna paint mine too :P
02-20-2008, 11:46 AM
InfamousChu

Question... Does a Optical drive fit into the top 5.25 bay slot? i know on my case the PA120.3 doesnt seem like it will fit.. unless i relocate the power switch and Led lights to another location and fit the drive up on the top
02-20-2008, 11:55 AM
Ikkitousen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth42o

System:
AMD FX dual core 6000+ (Black)
Asus MSN-SLI deluxe mobo
4 gigs cosair dominator 800 DDR-2
Asus 7950 gt's x2 (I know, upgrade time)
Soundblaster gamerz pro
WD 150 gig raptor, 320 gig, 500 gig hd's
800 watt PSU, etc

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Image00007.jpg

Why no SLI? You got the board and the cards - Just need the bridge?

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DAMN ANAL CASE INSPECTIONS!!!
02-20-2008, 12:46 PM
Rincewind

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikkitousen

Why no SLI? You got the board and the cards - Just need the bridge?

Because when he wakes up in the morning he'll still be able to respect himself. :D
02-20-2008, 01:21 PM
rehpyc

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfamousChu

Question... Does a Optical drive fit into the top 5.25 bay slot? i know on my case the PA120.3 doesnt seem like it will fit.. unless i relocate the power switch and Led lights to another location and fit the drive up on the top

With a PA 120.3 in the front of my armor, only the top bay is fully free. Since I needed it for my optical drive, I did something like the OP did and gutted out the floppy/power combo thing so that it was just the front plate with the buttons/leds and the side guard rails. This will let you put it in any bay you wish and not pose a problem for the radiator.
02-20-2008, 03:01 PM
Stealth42o

Quote:

Originally Posted by rehpyc

With a PA 120.3 in the front of my armor, only the top bay is fully free. Since I needed it for my optical drive, I did something like the OP did and gutted out the floppy/power combo thing so that it was just the front plate with the buttons/leds and the side guard rails. This will let you put it in any bay you wish and not pose a problem for the radiator.

Yup, however with the 240 res on top, no room for an optical drive. My cd/dvd is external anyhow so no worries on this end. More convenient to have my drive on the desk.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rincewind

Because when he wakes up in the morning he'll still be able to respect himself. :D

God that made me lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ikkitousen

Why no SLI? You got the board and the cards - Just need the bridge?

I had yet to install it, usually the last thing I do, not because I have an order, I just forget to put it on :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShArKo

nice job men..........love that armor......I seen more and more people modding armors and kandalf cases. They are an expencive case but, in a good hands ROCKS...

i now this is you thread but let me show you a photo of my armor mod
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1...0519wf5.th.jpg

Do you like it?:up:

Very nice, I have always liked my TT cases. Lots of room to mod them up. I am looking at a mountain mod or lian cube for my next case.

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