Cosmo Mod: FLYINGA2 Style

Gratz, man..

very cool

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Originally Posted by CyberDruid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqcOhppXPAk

Vid of the rig runnning in

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HAHA, "ahhh.... cheapass power supply......." :rofl::rofl::ROTF:


But man, that is one SICK looking rig, your client will REALLY love this thing when he gets it. :up:

So hows it going with booting up and all? Did it work the first time the power button got pressed? :D

Why not change the top tube to the bottom nipple so that the tubes dont have to cross each other. Could even use some sort of nice tube holder to kinda stack the pairs of tubes.
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7...prun045gh2.jpg

Amazing case though.

There is a reason the tubing is routed that way. And that picture is not of the final routing.

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/9...trim035dn8.jpg
That is how it looks right now.

The lower nipple is the supply for each pump the top the return. Internally the tubing has a certain flow to minimize the "crowding" of the window/HW.

Not going to change anything...but I appreciate your comment.

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=7290125 06 stock 11,165

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=4344534 05 stock 15,696

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=5874820 03 stock 38,478

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=9390925 01 stock 30,975

First OC at auto voltages 9 x 400 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=382875



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Nothing spectacular in the benchmarks: just proofs that the machine is working properly.

Temps are good: all the above info was derived with the fans trimmed to low for quiet running.

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Originally Posted by Junimrox

Really nice build, congrats!
I have some questions...
When you tilt the entire case back, the plexi foot with the cold cathodes doesn't break? because it looks like it can hold the case in the vertical, but not while tilting, looks like its going to bend or break, do you take it off?
The hoses on the back should be simetrical, but thats just my little simetry devil inside my head...
I kind of didn't like the wiring of the leds, I would suggest you using smd leds, whici are way smaller and you could pass some near transparent wires... or thin film... but thats a lot harder to do and i don't know if there are smd uv leds... Great Ideas you had tough.

Congratulations, very nice build

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Sorry I missed your post.

I pick the entire case up and rotate it first then set it down. You are correct the feet are not meant to bear weight except when the case is completely upright. The grab bars make manipulating the case a lot easier than some of the ones I have played with.

When I plumb a loop I look for one primary thing: optimal sweeps for the point to point route. Secondary is the symmetry or any other aesthetic.

For instance I do not have a "look" in mind and then try and make the tubing go there...I want the shortest runs with the least curvature that still leave enough play to service the equipment.

The reservor rack has to be able to flip up out and back 270 degress aprox. and that means the tubing needs to accomodate that without kinking or straining the fittings.

Before I mated the loop to the reservoir I carefully trimmed each triplet of tubes to the same lengths. Not just for looks though...but to ensure that the tubes are not going to kink.

Tubing has a natural curve from storage/manufacture and you need to work with that or you can create problems later...twisting something so it "looks" cool may later cause the tube to collapse or worse loosen the fitting it is clamped onto.

I really do think about all of this stuff...and on this build I have had a couple of months to really study it. Not saying I cannot learn or improve but I have definitely put thought into the loop and am completely satisfied that it is exactly the way I want it.

Very good Cyberdruid, I think you're right with the tubing, you really have to care about that, otherwise that could be transformed to a mega mess in a matter of time.
Congrats for the build, its really beautiful and looks very professional!

It's a wrap.

Although I might have to put a red cathode behind the latch bar up top in the chassis..it's really a shame not to see all that hardware...

Well done man!

Even though it took a bit longer than expected, it will be WORTH it for the owner!

WELL DONE!

Can't shake being reminded of Cartman's "Trapper Keeper" - a seemingly innocent piece of cutting-edge technoware that gradually morphed into an evil techno-alien planet-destroying force. (Sally Struthers, I think.) :D

There are UV SMD leds available out there =) I've used them for projects before, and it's possible to line several on film pcbs to wrap around a curved object to induce fluorescence inside. The only downside is cost. It will be far cheaper to use a UV CCFL.

http://www.ledtronics.com/ds/l200CUV395/

Nice...very nice build! I'm impressed...very impressed! :clap::clap::clap:

If I had your skills the world would be a different place. The rad complex and custom mount did it for me. Again, great work!

:)

It's been running at 100% load Folding for a few days now with fans on their lowest settings. Working well.

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Originally Posted by CyberDruid

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It's been running at 100% load Folding for a few days now with fans on their lowest settings. Working well.

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I never was a prolific poster to "my own" thread with the COSMOS 1K build crafted by CD.

As is the case with work of this kind, it's with somebody whom you entrust with the hope and confidence, that your dream machine will turn out the way you hope it will, without defects, bugs, nagging problems, or performance issues.

I grow fonder of CD's build every day that I power it up...it runs quietly, and burp free at all times.

Aside from software issues, i.e games that won't install or play in 64 BIT, or problems configuring INTERNET Explorer 64 BIT with a 24" LCD, CD's build has been a joy to behold, and to use.

Thanks also go out to VIPER John for his cooling solution for my 780i NB/MOSFET which also appears to keep chipset temps nice and comfortable.

And just to re-emphasize, this is unsolicited, and ANYBODY who wants a rig modded, CD should be on your short list of contractors. His work is thorough, meticulously executed, and with great form and function.

CD, thank you once again for my gift!

FLYINGA2 :up:

"CyberDruid"

Nice work mate.. been watching a few of your youtube clips of late.. good to see people put passion into their work.

you should look into the retail segment... ive already got one mate saying " i dont care how much i want the case"

anyway keep up the good work

Thanks. This was a great project for me. Thanks again To FlyingA2 for giving me the work :)