Shazza's Modest Mountain Mods Build

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03-04-2009, 09:54 PM
shazza

Yep ... I set it up that way cause I like it :) I've got plenty of BP fittings I could have used, just wanted to have a little loopty-loop for color.

Also ... for those waiting for some higher res and new pics, I'm out of pocket til Sunday and didn't get a chance to load them before I left.

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

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.
03-06-2009, 06:59 AM
PradaG

i like the old version before the tube cross as well...you could always spin the block around so it is connected correctly

i need some full case pics.....:)(w/ light) - no more sneeky full case ones in the dark!

....sunday....:confused:
03-06-2009, 07:06 AM
John Planet

Truly beautiful work, shazza! :up:
03-06-2009, 08:30 AM
dreamaxx

Wow that looks so awesome Shazza!! I am so glad there is a WOMAN in amongst all these men who is doing such awesome stuff... It's a boy's world we're in :) :worship:

I LOVE how the compression fittings LOOK, they're just gorgeous, and I totally wanna use them on my future build. Are they really that difficult for a noob to get the hang of? :(
03-07-2009, 09:57 AM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by PradaG

i like the old version before the tube cross as well...you could always spin the block around so it is connected correctly

i need some full case pics.....:)(w/ light) - no more sneeky full case ones in the dark!

....sunday....:confused:

Agree ... getting ready to flip the GTZ.

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Originally Posted by John Planet

Truly beautiful work, shazza! :up:

Thanks, John.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamaxx

Wow that looks so awesome Shazza!! I am so glad there is a WOMAN in amongst all these men who is doing such awesome stuff... It's a boy's world we're in :) :worship:

I LOVE how the compression fittings LOOK, they're just gorgeous, and I totally wanna use them on my future build. Are they really that difficult for a noob to get the hang of? :(

Thanks ... (the boys are actually pretty helpful, and very nice guys ;))
You can check out compression fittings when the package arrives.

OK ... here are some "prep" pics ... still have work to do on the build, but also trying to figure out how to get decent shots. Consider these WIP:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...12_7i36g-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...25_gJf35-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...07_dFmU2-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...60_5pgwG-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...30_NDR4s-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...81_avB4o-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...48_xCBhR-M.jpg

(Just having fun with the macro lens on the last two)
03-07-2009, 11:39 AM
N19h7m4r3

I must say that looks amazing Shazza!

I love the whole front with the blue and mesh, how are those Sytrin HDD coolers treating you.

They certainly look the part.
03-07-2009, 11:51 AM
mstrmold

Quick question for you Shazza, I just received my UFO CYO with the horizontal motherboard brace. I was wondering if the motherboard tray just lays across the horizontal bracket (not screwed down)? I also noted that it seems to cause the motherboard tray to bend up 15 degrees. Just wondered if that was normal? It kinda looks that way from your side pictures.

BTW, your setup looks great! I'm really impressed with your tubing layout. :up:
03-07-2009, 12:05 PM
shazza

Thanks, Al ... we're getting there. Gonna pull off the bottom grill and duplicate the top. Just don't get enough dust protection with the plain mesh.

mstrmold ... the horizontal brace screws into the bottom of the case, then the mb tray just sits on top. It actually looks pretty straight ... I don't see a bend, but can't recall what it looked like before I loaded it up.
03-07-2009, 12:11 PM
mstrmold

Thanks Shazza. Yes, the brace attaches to the bottom of the tray via two screws on both sides. I was curious as to the motherboard tray "free floating" on the brace. If you look at the side profile, there is an ever so slight angle to the motherboard tray (back to front), it angles upward. Not a big deal, I was just trying to find out why MM didn't slot a groove into the horizontal brace as a guide. Guess I could do it on my own. :)
03-07-2009, 12:33 PM
N19h7m4r3

I sorted out my dust problem by having NO fans blowing into my system :p:

Only at the rad :P Works good.

Although does not look as pretty as yours.

All those BP fittings probably cost more than my system also :p:
03-07-2009, 12:56 PM
bentleya

Love this two picture so much Shazza, would you mind posting likes to 1440 x 900 please so i can use them as my desktop :)

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...48_xCBhR-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/4...81_avB4o-M.jpg
03-07-2009, 01:36 PM
shazza

Have had a few requests for hi res pics ... not too sure how best to share. Try this Link. It should take you to a gallery which has two sets of 9 pics. The first are 1920x1200, the second are 1440x900 (labeled when you click on the pic). Go to the right hand side of the pic, and a popup will come up - click on "original", then you can save that image to your files if you want.

Let me know if it works or not - sometimes I have trouble setting up the galleries for public viewing.
03-07-2009, 01:41 PM
TedShred

that's a very slick photo gallery... some really great viewin':up:
03-07-2009, 01:49 PM
PradaG

:yepp:

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Originally Posted by shazza

Have had a few requests for hi res pics ... not too sure how best to share. Try this Link. It should take you to a gallery which has two sets of 9 pics. The first are 1920x1200, the second are 1440x900 (labeled when you click on the pic). Go to the right hand side of the pic, and a popup will come up - click on "original", then you can save that image to your files if you want.

Let me know if it works or not - sometimes I have trouble setting up the galleries for public viewing.

nice photos shazza - you did an awesome job :up:

:clap: it looks superb!
03-07-2009, 01:54 PM
bentleya

Thank you very much shazza :)
03-07-2009, 03:37 PM
SiGfever

Have you tried the Aquaero yet? I was looking for a link to the "shutdown cable and connector" but it seems Sharka does not carry them anymore, that is where I purchased mine.
03-07-2009, 03:39 PM
dingdong555

Awesome pictures!
03-07-2009, 06:45 PM
BDW88

Thanks Shazza for the great pics!

figured Iandh's grill wasn't gonna sit flush above the drive bays :(
03-07-2009, 06:47 PM
shazza

Thanks much, guys - glad the link worked. I am definitely having fun with my multi-colored Over The Top build (so much for my modest beginnings, she says embarrassed with the title of this thread ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Have you tried the Aquaero yet? I was looking for a link to the "shutdown cable and connector" but it seems Sharka does not carry them anymore, that is where I purchased mine.

That is tomorrow's project! Yet more sleeving to do (which I can't do now, having just returned from a wedding and too much wine!). I hope it works.

I bought my Aquaero from Sidewinders, but had to order the black face plate from Aqua-PCs in the UK.

And ... hopefully, my better half will help me move the PC so I can get some decent "finished" pics.
03-07-2009, 07:18 PM
jpm804

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Have had a few requests for hi res pics ... not too sure how best to share. Try this Link. It should take you to a gallery which has two sets of 9 pics. The first are 1920x1200, the second are 1440x900 (labeled when you click on the pic). Go to the right hand side of the pic, and a popup will come up - click on "original", then you can save that image to your files if you want.

Let me know if it works or not - sometimes I have trouble setting up the galleries for public viewing.

Shazza Beautiful pics in your gallery ... you mind me asking what lens (es) you are using for you pics? Esepcially for those Macro pics...

Starting to get into photgraphy and always curious what equipment people are using.
03-07-2009, 10:48 PM
zlojack

Wow...more pics! Thanks!

I have probably gone through this thread about 50 times! Great stuff Shazza!
03-08-2009, 12:02 AM
Oli4v

Even if I don't like i7 and tri-sli, this is looking SLICK and very nice, and clean, oooh, it's art ! :up:

just the fangrills, 2 different kinds of those, maybe 2 of the same would look also nice ;)
03-08-2009, 04:27 AM
Talwin

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Originally Posted by Oli4v

just the fangrills, 2 different kinds of those, maybe 2 of the same would look also nice ;)

If you look back you will see she is trying to decide which to go with :)
03-08-2009, 04:45 AM
matsjuw

Would you mind me asking which blue led fans you are using and how the noise of those is?
It all suits like a charm, it's a magnificent build.
03-08-2009, 07:28 AM
BlueAqua

Oh, I love the high res pictures. They allow me to take it all in and admire every detail. Fantastic job Shazza.

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