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Okay ... back on track here. A quick look at the nickel EK GTX 285 block ... I like :up: Took these shots as the sun was setting, I'll try to get some better ones on the weekend:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...26_BukJa-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...48_PHSHq-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...24_MjxHm-L.jpg
I have my work cut out for me this weekend. Guess my busy social schedule will have to be put on hold once again :p:
That's one great looking block.
Nice. I'm getting the exact same blocks!! Those look way nicer than expected.
Very nice blocks there :)
You seem to be enjoying yourself non-stop here :D
Wow! Great pics and one beautiful looking block you got there.
i was looking at ordering a 285 when i ordered my i7 rig, and this is making me regret it :rofl:
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Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3
Thanks, everyone. Glad you like the blocks ... they are very nice. And, yes N19h7m4r3 (that's a name and a half!) - I am enjoying myself immensely. I forgot how much fun this stuff is.
those could be some of the longest looking blocks ive seen in a while.
Hahaha sorry, just been using that name for over 10 years now :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Just call me Al :D
Far easier for everyone.
I myself can't wait to get my new mainboard and get cracking at my rig again.
I barely got a chance before misfortune hit me :mad:
Nice pictures Shazza :)
That block looks too long lol.
More stuff ...
I said I wasn't going to sleeve any more. I lied. Think I've got my heat shrinking down now - next time I can sneak the ends into the connector.
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...13_wFMQy-L.jpg
And I had the nerve to laugh at Rocky's gloves:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...85_hcwEc-S.jpg
The quest for neatness:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...61_78R4M-L.jpg
Arrived in a tattered box, but looks okay:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...20_DAJki-L.jpg
I wanna be like Dave:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...11_99G9b-L.jpg
And, just for Nils:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...71_PSENd-L.jpg
I'm thinking I might just exercise my woman's prerogative to keep on shopping and skip finishing this build :p:
Ouch. Looks like the cuts of a pin removal tool. :rofl:
Looks like some fun toys to play with and I don't think you'll ever be done sleeving... you're addicted. :)
Great pictures of your lovely house too.
wowz, i dont know whats prettier, those blocks or your pictures!
keep up the great work!
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ermmm, nothing lots of new stuff to look, take pictures and dream about :)
Shazza, what is that Bitspower device and how does it work? I'm most intrigued, as i have a feeling it'll come in handy soon...
Got a linky maybe?
I'm 99% sure about this, Shazza, correct me if I'm wrong please ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by twwen2
You plug in 2 molex's into that item, then it splits it into 8 more molex connectors, it also allows you to connect multiple fans to it, making it an "All in one" station kind of thing ;)
That's EXACTLY what I did with my current build. I could NOT stand dealing with those bright LED's, and...I wanted green, rather than blue...Quote:
Originally Posted by ILikeCosmosS
That's exactly what it is :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dingdong555
Somehow I missed the glove comment!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01504.jpg
They do help.
Nice sleeving, Shazza!
Found it, it's the Bitspower X-Station. There are other versions of it around that site too, just search Bitspower X-Station.Quote:
Originally Posted by twwen2
Yep, you guys got the right one - the Bitspower X-station. Comes in a 4 pin molex and the 8 pin version. I had the 4 pin Sunbeam version before, but it's a rather fugly beige, and only comes in the 4 pin setup, so not quite enough. I don't really need the fan connectors on the BP model, but these do make it easier to route your molex cables, especially when you have pumps, lights, fan controllers, etc.
Now ... off to mount the GPU water blocks and more.
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Cheers all, that's a great help.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Keep the build coming too Shazza! :)
Hi all -- thanks for looking and the comments. Keeps me working!
I know I've about worn y'all out with odds and sods ... but here's a few pics to show I have actually been putting things together:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...24_9oWDa-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...69_Xxdzs-L.jpg
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...71_8ZRRj-L.jpg
Shazza,
Those EK blocks are gorgeous! I will definitely use the acrylic on my next build.
I will be curious to see how the chipset block performs. It is looking very good up to your usual standards!:up:
i gotta say thoes EK blocks do look very nice indeed, kinda wish id bought acrylic ones....there is always the next build i guess, i cant wait to see this build finished.
id like to see some gold plated EK blocks hahaha