ABS/Tagan Black Pearl - evolution of a water-cooled rig

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Originally Posted by shazza

That was the very first GTZ I bought ... dunno how I did it, but somehow, I messed it up when trying to attach the compression fittings - I'm sure I can figure out a way to recover it, but the 2nd GTZ I bought is still pumping away on the cube build (and with blue Feser One :cool: - can't wait to take it apart).



Hehe ... I've got $12 million in my Tiger Woods 10 account - how much do ya need :rofl:

No 5870 here - just the little 5850. I wanted a new card that was no longer than the Micro board, thus I rationalized the 5850. I've still got the 3x GTX 285 setup going for gaming sessions.

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hmmm, why can't you wait to take it apart? To see if it gelled up?

Hay shazza, are those black strips on the XT photo, just from the chamfered edges?

For that striped thread in your block, you could try Heli-Coils. I have used then before with great success, but only in steel and ali.

I have google Heli-Coil to see if there is a Heli-Coil set just for plastic or if the standard one will work, and found this http://www.helicoil.in/
At the bottom of the web page there is an article about Dodge threaded plastic inserts that are made out of brass.
I have not had the chance to play with these, yet!, but looks good, see for yourself, hope it helps.

Wow, that XT is a beautiful block.

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

hmmm, why can't you wait to take it apart? To see if it gelled up?

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Yep - I'm curious to see if I've got gunk build up in the GTZ running with Feser One.

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Originally Posted by kgtiger

Hay shazza, are those black strips on the XT photo, just from the chamfered edges? ..

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Yes - the black stripes are just the way the light is reflecting on the block surface - it's actually all silver. Didn't get a chance to take a better pic before leaving town.

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Originally Posted by Xion X2

Wow, that XT is a beautiful block.

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Yes - it looks good, but my main reason for getting this block is the mounting mechanism. And, of course, curious to see if I see a temp drop compared to my other blocks.

It'll be about a week before updates start coming. Away visiting the grandkids - got my butt kicked in Wii Baseball, Tennis, and Bowling by a 6-year old!!!

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Originally Posted by shazza

It'll be about a week before updates start coming. Away visiting the grandkids - got my butt kicked in Wii Baseball, Tennis, and Bowling by a 6-year old!!!

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:ROTF:

O well, should of cheated. ;)

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Originally Posted by shazza

Yep - I'm curious to see if I've got gunk build up in the GTZ running with Feser One.


Yes - the black stripes are just the way the light is reflecting on the block surface - it's actually all silver. Didn't get a chance to take a better pic before leaving town.


Yes - it looks good, but my main reason for getting this block is the mounting mechanism. And, of course, curious to see if I see a temp drop compared to my other blocks.

It'll be about a week before updates start coming. Away visiting the grandkids - got my butt kicked in Wii Baseball, Tennis, and Bowling by a 6-year old!!!

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"gunk", thats the word I was looking for, couldn't come up with it :rofl:

12.43

I bet y'all thought I gave up on this project. Nope, just been away visiting in So Cal. But, I was doing what I do best (shopping!). Got home to AZ a while ago, and found these waiting for me:


http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...31_A4FDX-M.jpg


What's inside :shrug: Gotta wait til after I unpack from the trip and take care of my other chores :(




To hold you for a while (if you've come this far on this crazy ride with me), here's a nice sunset pic I captured while away:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/6...76_XuV2e-M.jpg

that's a lotta packages ... can't wait to see what u do ;)

Shazza, I think we were in the same place yesterday to see that sunset! :)

zomg go home already Shazza! We need more updates!

Curious :)

nice sunset btw

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IT LIVES! :cheer: :D

Wish I had a magic garden that would grow boxes like yours.

OK, folks - sorry for the wait. Been busy - here's some quick shots from my shopping spree ( hold yourselves back from the excitement - just be thankful I did not subject you to warm fuzzy animals this go around ;) )



Xtremely Xciting --- "Tape of the Gods"


http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...76_bRUHb-M.jpg





Some lighting experimental junk:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...55_Rt4Bh-M.jpg





A baby Gentle Typhoon:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...08_3PY2q-M.jpg





Some "Big Boy" fans (for radiator testing, not for this build):

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...22_m8CFG-M.jpg





Hmmmnnnn ... what reservoir to use????

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...20_Mj5ua-M.jpg




Some BP pass through fittings:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...19_mMMwa-M.jpg





First purchase from WaterCool:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...39_e2tmJ-M.jpg





Just curious ...

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...92_SnZAP-M.jpg




EK FC Block for the 5850...more pics to come when I install it

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...67_FYiHU-M.jpg



And - what I'm most excited about (really!) - three 12" x 24" pieces of aluminum sheet to use for cutting practice (the aluminum, not my fingers :p: )

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/Computer...75_rRZN2-M.jpg


Oops - a little inconsistent on my backgrounds, but no time to fix - off to dinner!

Nice Santa came early I see... Where did you get the three 12" x 24" pieces of aluminum sheets from? LINKY!! :D I need some on a build coming up soon.. Looking great...

there is a great sheet metal shop on ebay that I have used, they have pretty much any size of anything and good shipping prices. I usually just find them via searching

I think I see me house in the sunset pic :).

And regarding doing chores and unpacking before opening packages...wow. That's more self-control and discipline beyond anything I can ever comprehend. You must teach this grasshoppah a thing or two about the ways of chi and patience...

...or something like that.

Anyway, awesome stuff!!!! New HK, new Swiffy XT... How do I get in on this outfit?

After reading " warm fuzzy animals and mounting tape I used all myself-control and discipline to delete what I had written beforehand.
Take deep breath, remember chi and patience need more self-control.
Glad your back Shazza.

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Originally Posted by Antioch

Shazza, I think we were in the same place yesterday to see that sunset! :)

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It was pretty spectacular - this was taken from the deck of our friend's house in Running Springs, CA.

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Originally Posted by Lu(ky

Nice Santa came early I see... Where did you get the three 12" x 24" pieces of aluminum sheets from? LINKY!! :D I need some on a build coming up soon.. Looking great...

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I ordered the sheets from online metals. As SD says, you can probably find cheaper on ebay, but these guys were fast and had small quantities available - it's nice quality as well.

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

I think I see me house in the sunset pic :).

And regarding doing chores and unpacking before opening packages...wow. That's more self-control and discipline beyond anything I can ever comprehend. You must teach this grasshoppah a thing or two about the ways of chi and patience...

...or something like that.

Anyway, awesome stuff!!!! New HK, new Swiffy XT... How do I get in on this outfit?

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Thanks, Cpt. Yeah - I could see your house, I took your pirate photo with the telephoto ;). And, about those water blocks - I'm just adding to my collection. Someday, they will be used!

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Originally Posted by kgtiger

After reading " warm fuzzy animals and mounting tape I used all myself-control and discipline to delete what I had written beforehand.
Take deep breath, remember chi and patience need more self-control.
Glad your back Shazza.

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Good self control, kgtiger :)

Enough procrastinating. Taking pics of stuff doesn't really count as work, so off to the garage I go to see what kind of trouble I can get into. Will report back later...

Nice sheet metal. Now you're getting into the fun stuff. :D

Yeah, I was driving right through that valley pictured headed west on my way back from Temecula. Needless to say, it was a bit hard to focus on the road with such a spectacular sight right in front of me.

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Originally Posted by Xion X2

Nice sheet metal. Now you're getting into the fun stuff. :D

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Yep ... can't wait :eek:

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Originally Posted by Antioch

Yeah, I was driving right through that valley pictured headed west on my way back from Temecula. Needless to say, it was a bit hard to focus on the road with such a spectacular sight right in front of me.

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I know - it was quite nice. A good time of year - not too much smog, but enough "haze" to make some interesting colors.


A bit sidetracked on the build - wanted to get some benchmark data on the 5850 before water cooling it. Installed Batman Arkham Asylum, then had nothing but trouble - didn't know if it was game, the dumba$$ Windows Live profile stuff, or what. Spent all evening trying to sort it out. Disconnected the internal DVD drive this morning and all is good - :shrug:

Un-installed Batman and moved on to Dragon Age-Origins with another DVD drive. All is well - love the game so far.

So, sorry no build updates, I'll try not to get too distracted by the game. I guess this is just part of my ever-wandering way I go about doing a new build :p:

OOoooh, this is going to be good.....

Hopefully you want wonder away for another week, unless you go shopping that is.