Shazza's Modest Mountain Mods Build

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03-01-2009, 03:05 PM
Angmaar

Wow this build just keeps getting awesomer!!
03-02-2009, 07:17 PM
shazza

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Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

'Tis always a pleasure to see your craftwomanship, Shazza. Photos are looking amazing as always. Loving the "RGB" color scheme of the tubing.

Thank you so much, CptDreadFlint ... you know I just love your build.

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Originally Posted by recent

ueh, havent seen this much beauty and interesting parts for so long :)
Good worklog and pictures, F1.2-F1.4 looks so great, i use F1.4 allmost all the time (Lens)

Too kind, you are. Yeah the 1.4 EF-50mm is a very fun lens.

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Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil

3 colour combination...awesome shazza..:up:
guess it Italy flag LoL..but it does really catch every eyes...especially that 3 GPU in place :slobber: ...

Thanks, anubis. You'll laugh, but I actually thought about doing a North America theme ... red & white for the GPU/Canada, red, white & blue for the CPU/USA, and Red, white, green for Mexico!!!

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Originally Posted by hotwaxisbad

Wow this build just keeps getting awesomer!!

Thanks, hotwaxisbad!

Appreciate the comments - you guys are great!
03-02-2009, 07:21 PM
xguntherc

Great work here darlin, looks good indeed. I wish I had that system.
03-02-2009, 08:12 PM
shazza

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Originally Posted by xguntherc

Great work here darlin, looks good indeed. I wish I had that system.

Thanks, xgunterc. I feel very fortunate to be able to buy these toys.

And, without further ado .. lest you guys think I just goofed around all weekend, here are a few more snaps:

1) First ... my apologies to Dave from (UN) Designs - he sent me a wonderful gift (even his packaging is perfect). Unfortunately, I still can't find the right screws to put it in the case nicely - not the fault of Dave, just those crazy Thermochill hole sizes. Let me say ... for anyone with the Mountain Mods case, and the Thermochill rads ... this is a wonderful addition. I believe they are going to be available commercially very soon:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...49_Npip5-L.jpg

2) My infamous CPU intake/outtake f'up ... here's the new pic. Guess what? No discernible differences in temps. I prefer the original tubing layout much better - I hate it when tubes cross. This version probably won't last:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...50_nv8bV-L.jpg
Actually considering giving the Koolance 350 a try.

3) And then ... the experiment (ok, this whole thing is an experiment) - just what would that beautiful EK waterblock look like with some color?:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...67_kGPHJ-L.jpg

It actually looks pretty good in RL. What you can't see is the res ... have a nice foamy layer on the top, kinda like a raspberry float. What you also don't see is the fact that I had to rebuild the SLI loop :mad: Had a little bit of tissue in the first block. Have you ever tried to reseat the o-ring on one of these blocks :eek: Trust me, don't try it!!!! As my beloved Mother used to say, "Girl, can't you just leave well enough alone???"

4) OK ... several people have asked or full case views. I'm still not there, but here's a sneak preview of the front:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...69_XBcYk-L.jpg

I know ... it's dark. But it's near impossible to get the exposure right with those :mad::confused::( LEDs from the Sunbeam and Power button. My main Man is going to help me do the resistor mod, but we haven't had time.

I'm experimenting with two different fan grill looks: the top are my little plastic filters ($3 each at Fry's) - they do good, but look a little cheesy. The bottom is the Thermochill rad grill by Iandh - it looks better, but not sure how two would look. It's also a major PITA to get these screwed into the case ... I need some extra hands.
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...35_owL7T-L.jpg

And, just for fun -- some close ups:

The Thermochill grill (with a Bitspower filter), and, my $3 special:
http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...82_E9zb5-M.jpg http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...58_nrGBj-M.jpg

I much prefer the LED fans on the front ... looks better than my previous Scythe S-Flex black version. BUT, performance is not as good. These are Jab-Tech YLs ... maybe not the best. Also, I'd love to get some of those cool LED fans that don't show the LED line on each corner. Just not sure which are good with Rads.

So ... that's an update for now. Thanks for looking.
03-02-2009, 08:29 PM
zlojack

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Originally Posted by shazza

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...37_WKJZW-L.jpg

Wow, Shazza, it's looking sweet!

One question...what is that? ^^
03-02-2009, 08:36 PM
BlueAqua

The red coolant in the nickel blocks looks great shazza. Sorry for the tubing switcharoo on the cpu block. The performance difference sometimes is really more negligible than you might think sometimes between different setups. Tell me if I'm asking too much but can you make a wall paper sized picture of your gpu setup? ;) I'd love to see the detail.

Looking great once again, and the front is a tough job to really look neat. I've always thought just to keep it simple, but you get the idea. :up:
03-02-2009, 08:43 PM
shazza

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Originally Posted by zlojack

Wow, Shazza, it's looking sweet!

One question...what is that? ^^

Sorry. I assumed everyone interested in the MM cases had seen ArmenianDave's fantatic build. This gadget fills in the space between the two radiators, hides any cabling you have back there, and gives a more finished look to the insides.

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Originally Posted by BlueAqua

The red coolant in the nickel blocks looks great shazza. Sorry for the tubing switcharoo on the cpu block. The performance difference sometimes is really more negligible than you might think sometimes between different setups. Tell me if I'm asking too much but can you make a wall paper sized picture of your gpu setup? ;) I'd love to see the detail.

Looking great once again, and the front is a tough job to really look neat. I've always thought just to keep it simple, but you get the idea. :up:

I'll check on the GPU setup pics. I agree on keeping it simple. May yet try the plain wire grills again. But, I do prefer the LED fans in front, just need to get the right ones. No worries on pointing out my inlet/outlet issue. Always good to learn how much difference it does/doesn't make.

Also, my black faceplate for the Aquaero showed up (had to order it from the UK), so that may solve some of my problems as well.
03-02-2009, 08:46 PM
zlojack

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Originally Posted by shazza

Sorry. I assumed everyone interested in the MM cases had seen ArmenianDave's fantatic build. This gadget fills in the space between the two radiators, hides any cabling you have back there, and gives a more finished look to the insides.

Thanks! I had been following his build but I must not have subscribed!

I'm going to go have a look.
03-02-2009, 09:49 PM
j.almonte

Shazza congrats on a beautiful build... everything is where is suppose to be !!!!! Im jealous!!!!!
03-03-2009, 02:16 AM
dingdong555

Shazza, any wallpaper size pictures of all the coloUrful tubes? Everytime I see them I tend to drool on my keyboard.
03-03-2009, 03:02 AM
N19h7m4r3

Damn it Shazza! I came here to see some nice pics, then I saw these.

I scrolled away promptly before my head exploded from the awesomeness that they are.
03-03-2009, 06:23 AM
headala

Shazza, looking good as always. One thing: You could flip your CPU block around 180 degrees and then I think your tubing wouldn't cross; it shouldn't affect performance either if you do it 180.
03-03-2009, 06:48 AM
shazza

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Originally Posted by j.almonte

Shazza congrats on a beautiful build... everything is where is suppose to be !!!!! Im jealous!!!!!

Thanks ... you, sir, have nothing to be jealous about!!!!

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Originally Posted by dingdong555

Shazza, any wallpaper size pictures of all the coloUrful tubes? Everytime I see them I tend to drool on my keyboard.

Have had a couple of requests for this ... will see what I can do.

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Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

Damn it Shazza! I came here to see some nice pics, then I saw these.
I scrolled away promptly before my head exploded from the awesomeness that they are.

lol ... gracias. Wouldn't want your head to explode ( I see enough of that in Fallout 3).

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Originally Posted by headala

Shazza, looking good as always. One thing: You could flip your CPU block around 180 degrees and then I think your tubing wouldn't cross; it shouldn't affect performance either if you do it 180.

Good idea ... I'll give it a try tonight.

Also ... wanted to point out that, in the GPU pic with the red color (Feser One) - it looks like there is gunk on the internal nickel in the shots - you don't see that in person, so I'm guessing it's reflections from the photo.
03-03-2009, 07:06 AM
theseeker

Shazza,
Looking outstanding as usual! Can't wait to see the whole system.:up:
03-03-2009, 12:12 PM
NysoO

Looking nice, looking very nice indeed! :)
03-03-2009, 02:23 PM
N19h7m4r3

Fallout 3 anygood?

I have yet to play it along with many new games since I was on an eee pc since November until recently.
03-03-2009, 02:35 PM
just a noob

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Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

Fallout 3 anygood?

I have yet to play it along with many new games since I was on an eee pc since November until recently.

great game, also a bit addicting, be sure to get the downloadable content as well, the gauss rifle you can get is fun :S sorry for off topic shazza
03-03-2009, 05:52 PM
ILikeCosmosS

Fallout 3 make sure you get the ray gun from the alien before killing the final boss :) (1hit ko)

Shazza is 3/8 more bendable then 7/16 tubing?
03-03-2009, 09:19 PM
BDW88

Incredible build Shazza! any lighted pics with the rad grill?

Would really like to see how Iandh's grill looks mounted.
03-04-2009, 03:53 AM
Jhors2

I love the color in the EK waterblock actually!! I second, third, and fourth the idea on getting wallpaper size pics!! congrats on 1000 posts btw ;)
03-04-2009, 11:18 AM
oRIDDLERo

This is one of the cleanest looking builds i have ever seen. Great job!!!

This is a sick bend - What tube is this and was that a natural or a treated bend?

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...69_Xxdzs-L.jpg

EDIT: Subscribed.
03-04-2009, 11:22 AM
ranker

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Originally Posted by ILikeCosmosS

Fallout 3 make sure you get the ray gun from the alien before killing the final boss :) (1hit ko)

Shazza is 3/8 more bendable then 7/16 tubing?

Size of tubing has little to do with its bend radius. To improve bend radius, one needs to get thicker walling on the tubes itself. The reason I've been using 3/8" tubing for the past 2 years is that I lost only .2C yet it made routing 10x easier without the fat 3/4" tubing getting in the way.
03-04-2009, 03:49 PM
Jokester_wild

wow Shazza! I hope my built turns out even close to your quality :up:
03-04-2009, 04:29 PM
ILikeCosmosS

shazza do you know if anyone makes msi eclipse waterblocks?
03-04-2009, 07:05 PM
NaeKuh

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Originally Posted by ranker

yet it made routing 10x easier without the fat 3/4" tubing getting in the way.

well we got bitspower now. :T

so you really dont need bends like that, unless your after it for looks.

:up:

Shazza i think you convinced me on getting an eVGA X58 and then later stepping up to a classified.

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