Woah, that's, woah, and the, holy shi, oh my god, there's a, *jawdrop*.
That's seriously Sexy, I try to confide the use of that word to women, but really, damn.
Love the case, love the colors, love the sleeving job, and the choice in components, you're my new hero mate.
And you've got a PhysX card, with a waterblock on it. I'm in dire need of a new father, feel like adopting a kid? :D
If there was a hall of fame of wicked cases, you'd be in there, and out on the other side.
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Wow Just wow!!!!
Dude amazing
Wow!!!
I'm crying at the moment. That's how beautiful it is and I really don't want to know how many hours/days you spent on that. and I think your wallet is a little more empty than it was before.
seriously nice build. I think MDPC would be a nice garage ;)
1+ on mdpc
Awe inspiring work duder ! :shocked:
I'm not using braided lines... just sleeving over normal plastic tubes. If you look at some of the pics in Post #2 you will see what I mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Breezyjr
The sleeving is Techflex MBN 1/2"... http://www.techflex.com/prod_MBN.asp
It's very expandable and looks good on thin wall 3/8" ID and 1/2" ID tubing, and I imagine would work well on 3/4" OD tubing as well.
If you google it you will find some cable organizer online retailers that carry it but I called around my local cable wholesalers and managed to get a 50' spool at wholesale prices. YMMV.
Wow, what an amazing build :worship:
Not only is your build a work of art (I love the way you stealthed things with the mesh), I have to say that your project log is as well. It makes things really easy to understand and easy for readers to follow :up:
best build i have ever seen !
a work of art, just beautiful.... wow
Good question...Quote:
Originally Posted by spotswood
The lighting uses white Laser LED modules mounted to modder's mesh flanges that are rivted to the frame on the left, right and rear as shown in the pic below. The modder's mesh flanges are easy to bend and therefore allow the angle of the lights to be easily adjusted to light the interior in an optimal way.
http://members.shaw.ca/rain.maker/bu...inMaker388.JPG
The lighting modules used are these things from PPC's...
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...e_t_01_LRG.jpg
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The pumps are illuminated with similar laser LED modules but blue.
Both "cabin lighting" and the lights on the pumps are turned on/off via wireless remote control...
http://www.frozencpu.com/images/prod...rge/bus-68.jpg
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i like those remotes for your lighting is there a version that can turn your pc on and off?
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: amazing truely amazing!
That is one amazing job. I really like how you put the metal sleeving over the tubing with the compression fittings, it looks very professional and industrial. I love everything about it. Inspirational!
Thanks for the info. I think I'll look into it. Of course, I wouldn't do my entire setup that way.... would kinda feel like plagiarism... But, I think doing one loops would be kinda cool, since I don't have different color dye at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by virtualrain
Still looking very very cool. And, it's inspired me. I've taken my system apart 3 or 4 times, cause I've seen something I like. :up: :clap:
Trying not to copy everyone's build, but a little here and there might prove to be interesting.
later,
breezyjr
This build is just....Just amazing! Cant wait until you get your SLI and PhysX cards in there. The end result sure is going to be mindblowing! Ahh, imagen the great OC....*drooooowls*
this build is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!! one of the best.
SLI update ?????
I'll try to get the updated pics posted this week. Thanks for the positive response!
This is the most stunning watercooled case I've ever seen :shocked:
Beautiful just beautiful:worship:
Wow OMFG! This is so kickass! Blows my XETM build thousands miles away!
Really, Amazing job m8!
How would drain those loops? Turn the whole pc upside down? Drain out of the res?
I'm thinking of something very similar (love the short loops EXTREMELY clean) But I'm thinking of adding a drain plug.
Draining can be a PITA... primarily for the graphics card loop... I pull the motherboard to eliminate risk of getting it wet. The CPU and bottom loop can be easily drained... the cpu loop by simply pulling the block outside the case and the lower loop by putting a pie plate or something under one of the PSU fittings and pulling a tube.
Another option I've never exploited with the GPU loop would be to drain it by pulling my DVD drive and using the bleed screw on the bottom of the PA120.2 rad. With some forethought, you could also utilize the bleed screw on the bottom of the rad to drain even a PA120.3 by drilling a large enough hole in the bottom of the chassis in the right place to allow easy access to the screw. I may try this the next time I need to drain the GPU loop.
Looks fantastic. Until now my own build was my favorite :p
I guess I really shouldn't have cheaped out and gone with the plastic chromed sleeving. Can you see the fluid through the sleeving at all?
Also, PM me that wholesaler you got the sleeving from if you get a chance.
I'm designing my rig after yours, but I'd like to use the xspc res tops. (thanks to Martinm210, and his excellent work)
PIC
2 things, the pump's outlet is slightly at an angle, and i doubt that it will screw in. Second, I don't know if the added water weight would cause the acrylic to bust.
Also, I'd have to put the barbs at the bottom, to allow the top inlet to be accessed. (guess holes and tubes comeing out and back in at the top of the case would work too.) :rofl:
That res creates more mounting issues than it solves. There is no elegant way to attach a pump with that res directly to a RAD port unless you use an elbow coming in the top or tap a new G1/4 inlet in the back side. The other problem is that res is so tall, your pump output barb will be too low in the chassis causing other loop routing problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Daddy
I'm not discouraging it, I'd like to see what you can do, but it will get ugly.
Thanks Linus... as you can see from some of the close up pics in Post #3, there is no visibility through the sleeving. It's a pretty tight weave... perfect for 1/2" to 3/4" OD tubing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Linus@ncix
i'm awaiting my lian li 343b in the mail for my first water cooling rig.
I wish i hadn't seen your machine because now anything i do with this (which won't be anywhere near what you've done) will pale in comparison.
This machine you've constructed here is nothing short of astounding and i hope you're very proud of yourself.
Should i ever win the lottery you're the first person i'm commisioning to build me a new system XD
I added a bunch of final pics in post #3.
New pics include SLI, PhysX, and laser cut top and rear panels, as well as some screenshots of my desktop.
Wow dude this has to be the best rig i've seen!!! those panels are fantastic!
Virtual, you are well, amazing. if you could send me an envelope full of some of your skill to borrow for a couple weeks, that would be AWSOME!!
That is da :banana::banana::banana::banana:!
Nothing to say about it ... just one thing: What you did is the opposite of worst ;)
Just amazing. The finish couldn't have been better.
Can I ask how you feel about the Aquaero? And did you get rid of the buttons on the attatchment of it? 'Cause the ones I see for sale all have some sort of control panel with it built in. . .
This has got to be the most outstanding system I have ever seen, and the attention to detail is incredible, even down to sleeving the watercooling tubing. Talk about setting a new, impossible standard...
I really like the Aquaero for controlling the system. Although I highly recommend it, the BigNG is also equally excellent I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by LogAn'sRun
As you can see here, I removed the LCD from the Aquaero main assembly and used a ribbon cable to connect it.
http://members.shaw.ca/rain.maker/bu...inMaker342.jpg
The circuit boards for the two Aquaero's (with buttons still attached) were then mounted to the front of the case between the drive bays below the power/reset switch area...
http://members.shaw.ca/rain.maker/bu...inMaker381.jpg
Although this pic only shows one Aquaero installed, I later installed both side by side in that space with all buttons accessible from the front as shown above. Of course, the buttons are hidden and inaccessable when the front cover is on.
unbelievable !..................
Thanks for the quick answer. I've been debating between an Orbital and somthing? I like the unit size of the Aquaero and the orbital, that's what I'm looking for. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the BNG require and LCD screen purchased seperately as well?
How do you like Samuarize? I just read that they've lost support for the sight and I guess there won't be any updates coming in the future (unless I misread the front page)?
last question, was teh ribbon cable hard to do, or could you buy one pre-made? Usch, maybe next time I'll just PM you with all these personal questions, don't know if anyone else is interested in these questions. . .
What program do you have running on the desktop? It looks like a version of "Mac OS Dock" And, what about the sidebar?
Just completely awesome! Truly one of they best systems I've seen. I only hope mine looks 10% as nice as yours, and I'll be happy..... That is, if I ever get a chance to work on it again. Darn Family.. hehe Maybe today I'll strap the kids in front of the TV, and get some work done. I'm currently stuck on mounting the Reservoirs, a little tight on my "mad scientist" idea....
later,
breezyjr
Awesome built :)
About the Aquaero vs BigNg, keep in mind that if you go with the bigNg path, you are free to pick any LCD panel, even big ones while the Aquaero is struck with the small 20x2 panel. Also, Samurize is great to monitor everything you want, with the look you want too.
I'm using Samurize to monitor my 2 SF800 flowmeters and core temps (the data is fed by the SpeedFan but it can work with BigNg as well).
Man, kind of glad the thread went this direction. Is there ANYTHING other than the BigNG that will monitor fans (not connected to m/b headers) and the fans/temps that are on the m/b?
Gonna have a bunch of fans, wire them together and put on a fanbus, (high wattage) and pull the rpm off of one, and put it to an LCD. Finding very few lcd's out there with actual fan headers.
(Sorry for the hijack VR)
Only 2 choices : Aquaero and BigNg. There might be some cheap knockoffs for monitoring fans speed like the Scythe Kaze Master but not enough functions for watercooling and no custom display.
As for the LCD itself having fans header, I don't know a lot and with Matrix Orbital, they are being phased out in favor of new ones without headers unfortunately.
Just a quick note regarding the Matrix Orbital. With their new series of LCDs, I believe they are going to make them "modular" letting you have individual Modules for monitoring different 'puter stuff.
But, the one's with the fan headers are still widely available....
Later,
breezyjr
I'm using ObjectDock as a taskbar replacement and Samurize for the sidebar and the calendar/clock in the lower left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Breezyjr
@Virtualrain - your project is amazing, great work.
I have one question to you. I plan to use T-Balancer Big NG to control 3 Laing DDC 12V 1RT pumps (10W power consupton each). Do you know if T-Balancer is able to handle three of them ? As I looked on specs there is written that T-Balancer can handle 20W analoque per channel (80W total) so I gess it should work nicely. Any experience with this ?
I think you need a FanAmp to plug the pump.
Or the miniNG. I'm using one to drive my two DDCs. The 4 fan channels on the bigNG I use for my radiators.
I agree with Xilikon. Use the fanamp. It says it handles 20w PER channel, but if you look closely at the label...Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc PL
Specifications:
dimensions: 88x88x16mm
weight: 150g
max. current: 7A
max. power: 80W (PWM)/20W (analogue) <----
power per channel: 40W (PWM)/20W (analogue)
Samurize is excellent. It doesn't appear to be going away... It works fine on all flavors of Vista so there's really nothing further for the author to do... it's up to the community to use and extend it.Quote:
Originally Posted by LogAn'sRun
Speaking of extensions, a French fellow (Taloche) developed a nice light-weight applet that runs between the Aquaero and Samurize and actually adds a couple of nice features. It saves having to run Aquacomputer's bloat-ware application while allowing you to monitor everythign from Samurize. The cool feature he added was the ability to set fan/pump speed thresholds on ambiant temps... a major shortcomming in the Aquasuite software. If you experience swings in ambiant temps in your room this is a great feature....
http://www.samurize.com/modules/mydo...cid=6&lid=2084
BTW, I also use Fan Amp's to control my pumps via the Aquaero's...
http://members.shaw.ca/rain.maker/bu...inMaker410.jpg
bravo, a nice finish to your build... wire managed, and color combo are simply superb.
As always, simply amazing. Virtualrain, you've inspired me to do my own cube build. Yours is one of the best cubes I've ever seen.
Amazing work VirtualRain. I just had to bring up this thread again as it's a huge resource for inspiration. Cheers
Thanks... It's now being featured on Million Dollar PC as well...
http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/mes...sage080411.gif
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Good job!
Amazing work Chris!
congrats!
Man, i say it again. I never seen something like that. The attention to details is just amazing as well as the cuts, plumbing and all the other work into the case. This computer is worth more than any other just by it's incredible look. I'm just stunned every time i go through these pics. Just insane, really.
Xtremely incredible work virtualrain! Congrats for the Million Dollar PC as well!
Amazing!! Best build Iv seen so far!
Quick question Virtualrain, and sorry if I missed this somewhere in the threads, but did you have to double up on the o-rings for the compression fittings? I was planning on doing the same with a GTX and the ones I have don't seem to seat very well.
Hmm... No... I didn't do anything special with the o-rings on my compression fittings... they seemed to do the job well. :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by alejo
Dude i cant seem to stop looking at this PC. I want to do something like it without copying it. But anything that i do will fall in comparison to this magnificent build, all i have to say is it is the most beautiful comp..... that I know of. I cant wait until you build your next rig to see what it will looks like. Keep it up man your builds are GREAT!!!!!!!!!
Wow thats a sick build.. simply amazing
:worship:
Best build i have ever seen hands down!
I've been staring at this build for like a month now and finally got my jaw back to the right place after it dropped so far it fell off my face lmao. Absolutely beautiful build, did you do the Powdercoating yourself? Expect dome PMs as i am working on an 343B build. 2 Thumbs Up!
Insane!!! How do you get the acrylic on the EK blocks to glow blue...LEDS?
What? No LILI bashing from R3?:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by RealRedRaider
If this were my mod, I would take that as an insult.Quote:
Originally Posted by RealRedRaider
If he wanted to emulate a MM case, he would have made a simple box out of aluminium and used thumbscrews to attach four panels to the frame.
Instead he chose a case with refined looks and real design. Precision bent aluminium panels that slot onto the case, only using two thumbscrews to secure it.
Not using some bloody cow boy method of having eye sore thumbscrews sticking out left right and center.
The only MountainMod "mods" you see around are paint changes, sleeving fans and chucking a load of hardware inside. Boring.
I would love Jeremy Clarkson to review a Mountain Mods case, he would probably describe it in the same light as he does American cars.
Where did you find it for $40? Cheapest I've found is $30 for 10ft and $67 for 25ft...Quote:
Originally Posted by virtualrain
haha I didn't know. I was just wondering because I'm doing a 343b mod pretty similar to this, except with white paint and probably the Techflex Carbon Fiber sleeving (http://www.techflex.com/prod_CFN.asp) but I was tempted to buy this if it was so cheap; the CF sleeving is $70 for 25ft :brick:Quote:
Originally Posted by RealRedRaider
WOW!!!! Looks great. how did you get windows to look like that with the OS X inspired dock on the bottom?
Also, how is the Dell 30" monitor. I am thinking about getting two of them.
in case you didn't see the post above you... he apparently doesn't check out XS very much anymore. To answer your question though, you can download a program called RK Launcher. you can download it here (http://home.cogeco.ca/~rklauncher/)Quote:
Originally Posted by crazy1323
Don't hold back say how you feel lmao One lucky Xs member with a fat wallet can be the proud owner of this magnificent beasty. I wonder if the purchaser gets the copyright on the name too :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mekrel
Still looking for the right buyer. All reasonable offers considered.
I'll bump this because you're still a great inspiration for my build :up:.Quote:
Originally Posted by virtualrain
Beautiful rig! Id buy it..if i was rich, haha. But i dont think i could ever buy a prebuilt rig...it just wouldnt feel right.
have you tried putting it on ebay?
I could see it going for 15k+
The water cooling stuff is now being listed in the for sale forum... The case is also for sale in general hardware... It's a sad day... I really enjoyed this build! :(
I saw that. I hadn't seen this thread before and man I must say it's a beauty. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by virtualrain
wow... amazing
Hello,
I am a computer builder but Unfortunately am not a Modder.
I purchased a Lian Li PC-343B Modular case and want to Mod/change the internal cages that hold all the 5.25" drive bays. I thought I could just hire a metal worker & have them do what I was thinking but after 2 of them I am getting no where. It is very difficult to explain my needs here, but in summary just a easier way to add & remove the Devices, because the initial design of the cages in that case make it near impossible to get things in & out & have them aligned up in the front. I "would think" that something like this would be easy to make/do especially for the extremely talented Modders I see on this website.
Ideally what I would like is if someone who by chance who lives in or near North New Jersey to give me call & possibly come by so I can explain what I want done & I can pay them of course to do the work.
Please let me know & I hope this gets to someone that can help.
Again it is too complicated to explain here, so someone who would be willing to at least start by talking on the phone.
Thank you
Jeff
Whats wrong with the mounting method?Quote:
Originally Posted by janteby
You just put the screws into the optical drive (I put two in each side, at the front of the drive) and slide them in from the front. Then I secure the drive using screws.
For hard disks, I use a Lian Li hard drive cage which is perfect.
I want to find the best invisaign in the area which accepts PPO insurance.
Amazing build! I like how you add comments and put in details of what you did in your photos.
lol. Thread resurrection by spam.
This was a great thread, a pity the project was dismantled, breaks my heart..................