Ditch the D-Link wifi card and go with a Belkin N USB - I have both, and the Belkin is superior.
The D-Link has so many negatives, I wish I hadn't bought it.
Very nice build :up:
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Ditch the D-Link wifi card and go with a Belkin N USB - I have both, and the Belkin is superior.
The D-Link has so many negatives, I wish I hadn't bought it.
Very nice build :up:
Those pictures are after ketchup has been used……….
I work retail and some how I’ve come to own both as well. I personally get great range and speed from D-Links cards (only their high end models, everything else is a POS) and I get mediocre performance out of the Belkin. I also have the extended antenna for the D-Link.
I’ve finally decided to sell the XSPC DDC Res Top and get a different DDC Top and reservoir.
I’ve narrowed my choices down to:
- EK-DDC X-RES 100
- EK-DDC X-TOP
- XSPC Premium Laing DDC Clear Acrylic Top
I’m currently leaning towards the EK-DDC X-RES 100. Can anyone who has comment about it?
I also played with a Swiftech Micro-Res; I tapped 4 more G1/4” ports and 2 LED ports into it for testing. When I was on tapping the last port I accidently cracked the inside!!!!
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get the XSPC. it increases performance and reduces a lot of space. Martinm tested it and liked it best.
Absolutely beautiful case! I have finally made the decision to get the TJ10, just like yours. I will definatly be keeping track of this thread.
Thanks alot for your attenion to detail and posting all of your work. Well done.
I just placed an order from Performance-PCs (although I hate them with a passion) and had it shipped via USPS 1-2 day shipping (no FedEx option and I hate my UPS guy).
2 x *** NEW *** Koolance Nozzle Coupling Adapter, G 1/4 Male-Male
2 x Bitspower Premium D-Plug Set
1 x Swiftech Replacement Thermal Pads
1 x Premium EL Wire: Red
1 x Novus Polish Kit, Plastic Polish & Scratch Remover, 2 oz
4 x Cord Clips 3/8" x 3/8" - Black
1 x EK Multioption RES Bottom Rev.2
- Fitting Size: No Fittings
1 x Blackfire4 UV LED 120mm Fan Sleeved - Red
1 x Professional Case Mod Sleeve Kit - Black
1 x 3M Scotch 4010 Industrial Strength Double Sided Mounting Tape
1 x Pre-Wired Delrin Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switches 16mm Black - Sleeved
- Switch Type: Vandal Red Ring
- Sleeve Color: Black
- Heatshrink Color: Black
1 x Enermax Security Screws
1 x EK-DDC X-RES 100
- Fitting Size: No Fittings
1 x Bitspower Anti-Vibration Ridged M3/M4 Screw Washers (Set of 20) - Black
I JUST CHECKED MY EMAIL AND AN EMAIL FROM NIKON HAS A TRACKING NUMBER WHICH SAYS MY D300 COMES TODAY!!!!! This of course means MANY updates in the next few days……..and very little sleep!
For all of you closely following my build the link below is my flickr account which has many images of my build not posted here. I love taking pictures it’s the write-ups and the explanations I hate. I have no problems answering any questions though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/
can you post a tutorial on how to tap ?
Sure! I will try to get it posted today!
OMG... D300... you bastard..
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nice build btw :up: ;)
The pictures for the tutorial are up on my flickr; I will add more descriptions later!
Direct link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2734171...7605473462934/
So I was going to shoot the tutorial with my new D300 but the Lexar 8GB 300x UDMA Compact flash card I bought only showed 950mb once formatted; so I had to shoot the tutorial with my D80.
The first example will be the best. This is because when the corner is filled with liquid, the flow in the bend is liquid on liquid, which will have minimal resistance by providing laminar flow. This type of turn is called a "Flow-T" (upside down T. in this case).
please send your d80,to This Address
XXXxxxXXX
brisbane Australia :)
This build is looking great. Can't wait for updates. I love your implementation with the 9800GX2, I think I might steal it.
Just curious how the tygon 1/2-5/8 tubing bends, does it kink easy?
I’m not even sure I will be using this setup as it may interfere with the second pump and reservoir.
Sure ill send the D80, just as soon as you send ~$850 USD!:D
Just be carful as it has many limitations……
Lol it only kinks; I’m using black Anti-Kink coils with black Feser coolant so aesthetically it works.
A few people have asked what paints I used and a picture is easier than a long description….
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d300?
I think he's talking about your camera....(i.e. did you take the pictures with the d300? i think I might wet myself) :D
Edit: dude, thanks for the tapping pic's - what size drill bits and tap did you use? (M12 1.25 or 1.5?) cheers.
Yea, that picture of the paints was taken with the D300. One of the reasons I really like Flickr is because if you look at the bottom right section of the page there is an “Addition Information” section; which not only lists which camera was used but all of the settings of the camera. One thing this forum seems to be missing is a good photography tutorial. This is XtremeSystems; we need to be able to show them off!
What you should use is:
11.8mm HSS Drill Bit (make sure it has the right tip so that you “scrape” rather then gouge!)
1/4" BSP with 19 TPI Tap
In my tutorial I’m not using any of the proper sized tools. The tap I have is 20 TPI which is why at the end I have to rethread it with a different fitting. The drill bit I use is very small compared to the 11.8mm HSS Drill Bit you should use but acrylic is very soft so the tap takes care of that.
Oh something about shipping me the wrong parts then telling me that I ordered the wrong parts. “…..you ordered the wrong size! That is not our fault!” this kind of statement just screams great customer service :rofl: HA HA:rofl:. All in all if you don’t have to deal with their customer service their alright but don’t bother if you do….
men.......that config its great..........jejejejejej I love it :D
Tj10 and Tj09 not very good for watercooling :shrug::shrug:
wOW, SWEET, I got to get me one of them,,,
UPDATES!!!!
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The second pump and reservoir fit!!!
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I think A.C. Ryan needs to work on his color swatches; the color is supposed to be red….looks pink to me.
yeah that fan defo looks pink! i was gonna get some of those 2.Lucky i didn't,i thought you had a d-tek fuzion ? maybe i was looking @ another worklog?
Fuzion v1 and v2 outperforms the gtx by a few degree's and would suit your build aesthetics a bit more imo. :)
look forward to more updates
I like those red fans, even if they are pink. How do they perform?
Lol nope, I’ve always had the Apogee GTX. I cant really justify getting a d-tek fusion when I already have a GTX and the d-tek fusion’s barb orientation doesn’t fit with my tubing layout.
Send me a PM when you start your build; I don’t want to miss that!
Are you referring to the A.C. Ryan 120mm Fans? They actually perform very well and I really like the fact that the fan and the LED’s have independent power connections. In my build I will be under-volting the fan for silence.
Sweet build !
Thanks! It’s always great to hear feedback!
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I need to add a locking systems to the case……anyone have any recommendations?
After staring at the case for a few hours I realized the most under utilized space is behind the front cover, and thus I must put something there.
A few of the ideas I’ve been toying with but I’m sure where to start:
-RFID Security/Automation
-A moving/sliding door
Here is a quick preview of some of the “toys” I’ve ordered:
5 x Serial ATA II Data Cable with latching mechanism 45cm (18") Straight to Left Angle - Black (SATA2-SL-BK-18)
2 x Serial ATA II Data Cable with latching mechanism 60cm (24") - Straight to Right Angle - UV Red (SATA2-UVR-SR-24)
1 x Ultra PC Vent II with 2 LED 45mm Fans PCI System Exhaust - Black (ULT30986)
2 x *** NEW *** Scythe "ITA KAZE" Slim Hard Disk Cooler (SCIT-1000)
1 x Evercool Cool Wheel Hard Drive Cooler HD-CW-SR - Black Cover. Red Fan (EC-HD-CW)
2 x *** NEW *** Lamptron ClearPuk - 7 LED Spread Lighting Module - Sleeved - Red (CLEARPUK-RD)
2 x Premium EL Wire : Red (ELWRED)
2 x EK Spare Reservoir Holders (Set of 2) (EK-RES-HOLDERS)
1 x Fan Screws - #4 X 3/8" Stainless Steel - Set of 4 (FAN-SCREWS4-38)
1 x Motherboard Quick Disconnect Cable 10-Pin - Sleeved (MOBO-QUICKDISC)
4 x Serial ATA II Data Cable with latching mechanism 45cm (18") - Straight to Right Angle - UV Red (SATA2-UVR-SR-18)
4 x 120 mm Fan Grill - Black (GRILL120BK)
1 x Logisys 2 AC Base Adaptor w/ Remote Control (RM202)
1 x Diamond Disk - Compare to Dremel 545 - Bulk (545)
25 x 18AWG Stranded Hook Up Wire UL Approved - Black (NTE-18AWG-BK)
1 x Conductx™ Molex Quad-Splitter, 5xUVLED, UVblue (ACR-CB4432)
2 x *** NEW *** Koolance Swiveling Angle Fitting (Low Profile), Single (NZL-LXG2)
Looking good. I agree these cases are a challenge. I've been watercooling one for a whilen now and will also be rebuilding it soon.
Curious to see what all the led thingies are for in that order =D
Well this IS XS so once the performance side has been taken care of, then its time for the “Bling” and toys.
I will be writing/designing a program to allow an RFID Tag to hold logon passwords. Another project will set off an alarm if the computer goes out of range (say 10ft).
No one will be jacking my :banana::banana::banana::banana: in college!
Either way, there are lots of extras….I hope I don’t need a better PSU.
Nice! Keep up the good work.
Impresive work man;)
You're extremly carefull mods and they look very well;)
PD: wich fans are you using in corsair's airflow?
For now I have a few quick questions:
- Does anyone have images of the thermal distribution on the bottom of a DDC pump?
- How does one achieve a flattened area around a port on a circular reservoir? (Like the Ek Reservoirs)
- Some of my koolance fittings have begun to chip; exposing the brass, is this cause for concern? Photos of this are on my flickr..
- What are the two holes positioned closer to the center on the bottom of a DDC for?
My Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/
You can basically use any 40 x 20mm fans….
I personally used ACE 40 x 20mm UV Glow Fan - Red (available here: www.performance-pcs.com)
ben549, you have inspired me. Let me tell you, I had to get creative with the dremel. Worked out great though. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I’m finally able to post some updates. There was a mild storm and I lost cable access and it took Comcast two whole days to get it back up and running.
As requested by disruptfam all the shots were taken with the Nikon D300………like I would shoot them with anything else lol!
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thats one massive build, alot of stuff going on and alot of $$$! nice shoots with the D300..
my D60 should be here next week.. damn slow shippers! :mad:
great build, what is the dual blower gonna be for? Also great mod for the DDC, how much of a diff does having a fan on there make though, I've heard it overheating but I'm not sure if I wanna cut up my xspc ddc stand. Ah if only they had a D60 in stock back when I was picking out my DSLR, I ended up with a XTi, cuz I hated the grip for the D40x, and got a EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS to go with it, not a bad lens, still waiting to save up enough to grab a EF 17-40mm f/4L Wide Angle.
I’m just one of those people that always has to be doing something….ALWAYS!!! Right now while I’m waiting for the 790i FTW or something else new I need stay occupied.
Evil, I hear your pain! I ordered my D300 through a Nikon accommodation and so I was forced to wait the standard 3-6 weeks………it was brutal! Who did you order you camera from? Have you shot with a VR before? ;)
The blower will be attached to the mesh bottom of the case right under the HDD rack. The theory for this setup is that not only will it provide better airflow through the HDD rack but it will also move the air to the sides making the HDD fans and its self inaudible.
It’s funny because I got so inspired from seeing DB’s DDC Fan Mod that I had to make one of my own yet I’ve never even turned my DDC on. I just love to mod I guess.
As far as lenses go, the lens I’ve been shooting with is a 55mm F1.8 and as you can see its amazing especially when it only costs ~$140! If you’re looking for lenses, a fixed lens will almost always be sharper than a zoom lens. Also F4 is very slow; a faster lens would be much more versatile and personally I’ve had better luck with faster exposures; even my Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Zoom Lens is a bit faster and having VR is like CHEATING! :D
nice and clean work keep it up :up:
i <3 love that camera!!!
if only i could afford one!
nice update mate coming along nicely
I assume that you're using the EnzoTech SLF-1 as you list it in the first message but I don't see it in your signature. Did you try to come up with a waterblock solution for the 780i SB before you installed the EnzoTech SLF-1? Do you think the EnzoTech SLF-1 is a better solution than the Evercool fan or don't know?
Are there compatibility issues using the EK-FC9800GX2 wateblock and either of the 780i NB or SB? I wish my system looked half as good as yours.
i ordered though amazon, the actually company name is 17th street photo
and i couldnt resist, price was too good $799 for the D60, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, and a AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G
plus 2 dvd for noobs :up:
the lens alone total to $189.95 + $229.95 = $420 and
depending on where you shop the body is around $550+
so i say fair deal :up:
now a comment on your build
as of now, its hard to visualize the build as a whole, but from what i see
im sure results will be stunning, do you have a full case shot in its current
state? everything looks so busy, but the D300 makes it look beautiful :p:
keep it up
cheers
Yes, I quite enjoy it as well….lol
Actually I’m using the Evga Southbridge fan right now because my 9800GX2 interfered with the fan blades on the EnzoTech SLF-1. Please remember that I was the first to do the modification of using a waterblock on the 9800GX2 without completely removing the outer case. The issue with the mod is that to hold the two sides closed I used a zip tie which ends up being positioned over the southbridge on the 780i. Even now the zip tie pushes down on one side of the EVGA fan making it uneven; this is one of the issues still holding this builds completion back.
I would actually prefer a waterblock solution for the Southbridge as I have a separate loop just for motherboard cooling. This was one of my primary reasons for wanting the EVGA 780i FTW or the 790i FTW (watercooled versions). At this time I’m not aware of any southbridge waterblocks that clear the 9800GX2. If you’re aware of any, let me know!
I would definitely recommend the EnzoTech SLF-1 over the Evercool VC-RE for having better build quality and being more aesthetically pleasing. I can’t comment on performance as I haven’t done any testing with them but I would expect that the EnzoTech SLF-1would offer superior performance.
I’m going to make the following very clear so others will see this as well:
There are NO known issues with using a 9800GX2 with an EK Water block and using the EnzoTech SLF-1, EVGA 680i Southbridge Fan, or Evercool VC-RE on the 780i motherboards. Unless, a modification is done to the 9800GX2 that makes it stick out farther than the original outer case does. ex. My 9800GX2 Mod
Wow, it sounds like you got a pretty slick deal. I remember back when I was first starting out with a D40x; I purchased the DVD’s as well and studied them closely! Lol! Good choice going with both VR lenses; like I always tell customers “It’s like CHEATING”! A friend and I were fooling around with my 18-200mm VR in my kitchen one night and we were able to get the shutter speed down to about a 1/5 or 1/2 of a second which amazed us of course!
I haven’t had much time to play with the D60 but I noticed right away that it was a significant improvement over the D40 and D40x….again Kudos!
The build is still in pieces and all my computer hardware which is currently on the dining room table (it’s been there since 11-07) has to be moved downstairs because the relatives will be coming over, so it may be a few days before any work can be done on this build.
The most recent pictures are posted on my flickr account as usual.
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I still have a few questions:
• Does anyone have images of the thermal distribution on the bottom of a DDC pump?
• How does one achieve a flattened area around a port on a circular reservoir? (Like the Ek Reservoirs)
• Some of my koolance fittings have begun to chip; exposing the brass, is this cause for concern? Photos of this are on my flickr..
• What are the two holes positioned closer to the center on the bottom of a DDC for?
• Does Bitspowers G1/4 Thread 1/2" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fittings fit on a D-TEK FuZion v2 or are they too wide?
question is which should i get d40x d60 or d80?
if it was between the 40x and the 60, i would go 60
but between the 80 and the 60, thats depending on
new, used, etc. ive personally used the 80 and its won
me a few prices before so its a really nice camera :up:
its hard to say, since i havent used the 60, but i will soon
hopefully, i look up some hard evidence, might give you
some more insight
Coming from someone who has owned a D40x (same as the D40 but its 10.2mp) and currently owns a D80 and D300 I would recommend the D80 for you. It would help to know more about your photo/camera background so I can help you make the best choice. For example: have you owned a SLR before? Do you know what it takes to take a “good” picture? Is this a passion or hobby for you? How many pictures do you plan to take with said camera?
I still have a few questions:
• Does anyone have images of the thermal distribution on the bottom of a DDC pump?
• How does one achieve a flattened area around a port on a circular reservoir? (Like the Ek Reservoirs)
• Some of my koolance fittings have begun to chip; exposing the brass, is this cause for concern? Photos of this are on my flickr..
• What are the two holes positioned closer to the center on the bottom of a DDC for?
• Does Bitspowers G1/4 Thread 1/2" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fittings fit on a D-TEK FuZion v2 or are they too wide?
1. i would assume that its evenly distributed on the bottom around the center, the stator is perfectly center, and the impeller is dead center as well.
2. im not quite sure what your asking here, but im assuming your talking about the flat parts on the multiport bottom on an ek. all they do is mill it
with a square end mill i suppose
3. shouldnt be an issue, but thats some thin plating
4. im assuming those are breathing holes, they go all the way through and arent sealed or blocked by anything
5. probably not, koolance 3/8"ID compressions barely fit
Thanks evil! Lucky too, I was just about to order a Fuzion that night! Anyways, I’ve been doing some work fixing my 9800GX2 and making a label for every cable corresponding to where it will go so I can check lengths and whatnot…ha ha LABELS KEEP ME SANE ha ha…. Ill try to post some more assembled system updates soon. Pictures can be difficult when I have no room for proper lighting or even a background but ill see what I can do!
No that is one sweet build, i should do the mod tomorrow and will see how it goes over the enzo
on the blitz.
Wow, excellent stuff here. :up:
FYI, EK has just released a new SB block for all thick GPU cards, so you may wanna watercool that as well. Check this out:
EK-SB VGA 790i
I couldn’t take it anymore so I designed my own Southbridge water block using an EK base and the new 780i Southbridge as a reference. I did however add a few of my own touches; one of which I’m particularly fond of its compatibility with Bitspowers compression fittings.
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Please note: The base is only for reference so I didn’t work on details.
Well I got a drill press for $15 and I took a stab at it. Here is the result:
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Looks pretty good to me! :D
nice job dude:up:
but how is it holding down with only one place to put a screw.
love the red lit acrylic
You know I was skeptical too at first, but once I got it mounted with a spring between the acrylic and the motherboard and the 9800GX2 mounted I can tell it’s secure. The block sits perfectly flush and there is no clearance between the top of the block and the 9800GX2.
The block is completely finished; I’m reusing the base I already had. Ill post more views soon……after some sleep……..maybe….
looks good abit hard to see though
more pics :)
whoa! you made your own top with a press? lol pics now!
looks good btw, especially now that it fits the compressions
nice setup & pics! :up:
My first time on a press and here’s the results:
Full Sizes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/
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I will be going back to polish and smooth the top in the future……..
you have skills!! :)
good work
Nice work there ben! Good job on the acrylic:cool:
Sorry for making you wait for what is ultimately an uninspiring update but I’ve been so busy I haven’t even had time to turn on my TV! My absence has been largely due to the fact that I will no longer be double majoring in Animation and Visual effect as well as Industrial Design because my counselor thought the workload might be a bit much. It is because I will no longer be majoring in Industrial design and being a perfectionist trying to get by with a crappy workshop I’m going to settle and build my own damn CNC. It won’t be very large :D only 4x3 along its X and Y axis.
Other updates include selling my:
- Intel Q6600
- EVGA 780I
- EVGA 8800GTX
- Black Ice 240 Radiator
- Other Miscellaneous water cooling gear
Current replacements:
- Feser X-Changer Dual 120mm Xtreme Performance Radiator
- Koolance shroud and riser with more red leds and cathodes to match
Planned replacements:
- Intel QX6850
- SUPER TALENT Project X 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1800
- Foxconn Dreadnought
- or
- ASUS Rampage Extreme (Top choice so far)
- or
- EVGA 790i FTW
I am closing in on the final stages of building my CNC and then I will be finishing my computer. I will try to continue to provide updates periodically.
Just a thought: what would my modded 9800GX2 sell for? (I’m considering replacing it with a QuadroFX or FireGL)
Oh yea: I'm also building a MICRO-ATX computer to run the CNC......
Hmm Rampage Extreme would be nice.
Lol yea it would; especially if I could make a Northbridge block to replace that annoying little red one. I am concerned about the ESA board in my case and its compatibility with the Rampage Extreme……. There’s also the matter of finding one in the US in the next week or so.
How's this coming along?
QUICK UPDATE!!!
Already ordered:
Intel Core 2 Extreme Processor QX6850
Feser X-Changer Dual 120mm Xtreme Performance Radiator
Koolance shroud and riser with two red cathodes to glow out the vents
Swiftech Apogee GTZ
Still to order:
EVGA 790i FTW
Bitspower 790i Northbridge and Southbridge waterblock
BEFORE I FORGET!!!!
A friend of mine bumped in to some guy who works for MNPC TECH……come to think of it, it might have been the owner/manager. Anyways, this friend of mine ended up telling him about my water block design and the guy said it was exactly what they were looking for! The conversation went on about production and whatnot and he even said he knew of a place I could get the parts made in state and that he would send this friend of mine some info. So I’m psyched….but running out of time.
Good to see the project still alive and kicking! Now someone move it to the worklogs section ;).
Looking forward to seeing the new parts ben! :cool:
Nice work, should be a very nice rig when you finish. Your project is quite similar to my own with less customization on my part. Here is a link to some picts if you are interested. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...7&postcount=32
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Having the cover around the water block is pure sickness! :D
an update sort of lol
your making a CNC?! thats awesome.
looking forward to a real update
Here is a quick picture of the CNC which is almost complete!
I will post more “real” updates once I make more progress on the computer itself…
wow how much is that costing you? how many axises did you say it was?
The CNC is setup for 3 axes’ (XYZ). To give an idea of its scale; the bars along the X axis are 49”, the bars along the Y axis are 34.5”, and the bars along the Z axis are 12”. Build costs are still under $1000.
Well as you can tell I’m the “do it yourself” kind of guy so I figured why not? The CNC is designed to handle wood, plastic, plexiglas, etcetera. It will even handle thin aluminum at slower speeds.
One of the first jobs for the CNC will be to make a LCD faceplate for the front of Koolance’s Riser.
Evil-98: If you’re interested in building your own I can send you some links. There are also options on eBay….
For those of you watching this thread thinking “why is this thread not in the Liquid cooling worklogs section”? I’ve asked multiple mods and received nothing so I’m still waiting…..
best of TJ10 for me
:up::up::up:
Note:
Pictures were taken with a Nikon D300 and a Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 lens (Pro Glass!!)
Link to the full size images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/
So I figured it was finally time to give you guys some updates!!!!!
“Custom CNC Mill” (Primary project)
Here are a few shots of the build as of this afternoon.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/...44d2e214_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/...f7ed562e_b.jpg
I’ve received many questions and comments regarding the CNC so I will answer a few of the main questions.
Where can I get more information or the plans?
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...errerid=104339
Beware: The plans do have some flaws!!! These issues are easily worked out however.
How did you go about making the parts for this?
• I stared by ordering parts from eBay, McMaster, Menards, Home Depot.
• I cut the 8020(metal bars) with a miter saw and tapped the holes.
• I drew each MDF (wood/particle type board) part in AutoCAD and had them printed at Kinko’s to scale.
• I used a glue stick to attach the blueprints to the MDF and cut them out with a circular saw and a drill press.
• Started assembling and here I am!!
Please note that these are over simplified instructions; I’m just too lazy to type out everything.
“P180 Mini” build for the CNC Mill (Secondary priority as it relies on the completion of the CNC Mill)
No pictures yet sorry.
I am in the process of hacking up the top of the case to install a piece of red acrylic in the place of the top fan. The purpose of this is to keep particles from the CNC from getting into the case.
“Black Silverstone TJ-10” Build (last priority due to parts availability)
I’m still waiting on the release of the EVGA 790i FTW and Bitspower’s 790i block. The EVGA 790i FTW is slated for this coming week according to Jacob.
The Intel QX6850!!!! I’m really exited to try this out but alas I have no motherboard!!
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I got my GTZ today and since there aren’t many pictures of it online I figured I would take some!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/...44341d78_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/...8b4f6120_b.jpg
What is that wet spot in my box?!?
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The new Feser 240 Radiator with Scythe fans.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/...30d9e944_b.jpg
Koolances shroud and riser fit very well on top of the case, and looks cool too!
The custom panel for the LCD will screw onto the front of the riser.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/...929dd986_b.jpg
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to post them!
had no idea you had a update, thanks for the cnc info :up: looking forward to some CNC action!
the GTZ is looking nice, ill have to get one soon just to add it to the collection of others..
shots are very nice btw
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Would you mind talking about how you painted the motherboard try, HDD cages, and whatever other goodies went from silver to black? I saw that you posted a picture of all the pain you used, but I'm not sure in what order you applied them. Just curious because I'll probably be building a similar rig for my Core i7 (Nehalem) when I get my hands on one :)
Thanks!
Major Update!
Note:
Pictures were taken with a Nikon D300 and a Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 lens
Link to the full size images: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/
“Black Silverstone TJ-10” Build
I received my EVGA 790i FTW finally…
I was also able to find and order the ram I wanted.
Super Talent Project X D3-1800 4GB (2x2GB) Dual Channel Memory Kit
Mfr Part Number: W1800UX4GP
Capacity: 4 GB (2x 2GB)
Speed: PC14400 1800MHz CL 8-8-8-24
New fittings and tubing
Bitspower 1/2ID 3/4OD Compression Fittings
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/...a07c9f20_b.jpg
Since I’m using the Feser 240 radiator will it still be beneficial to use the black ice 120 radiator or will that hurt the loop (too restrictive)?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/...a8bdf54c_b.jpg
The order was:
1. Sand with 400 grit
2. Sand with 800 grit
3. Clean
4. Apply 1-2 coats of Self Etching Primer
5. Let dry
6. Apply 3-7 coats of either gloss or semi gloss paint.
7. Let dry FULLY
“Custom CNC Mill” Build
I’m in the process of converting select parts to metal.
Updates coming soon……
“P180 Mini” build for the CNC Mill
Basically done, just some wiring left.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/...b20e9824_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/...9be3f819_b.jpg
On a side note
I’m moving to California in a few days and I need to bring my computer. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to ship my computer with having it be destroyed in the process?
Nice 790FTW there. :)
That GTZ looks awesome, is the bios on the FTW different from the ultra?
Looks great Ben. I would keep the black ice in the loop, it won't restrict flow too much and will add some cooling. You're moving out of the great state of MN??? I would double box your case. Take off anything not completely secure and ship it separately.
nice ! back in business very good to see,defo one my fav projects going around.
Excellent shots !
Yea, I moved to California from Maryland for college 5 years ago and I had to ship my PC as well. Luckily I kept the original packaging that the case came in.
It was your normal rectangular box with 2 styrofoam pieces for the front and rear end of the case as well as a bag for the case itself to go in. I packed it up like it had been delivered, but wrapped the mid-section of the case which wasn't covered by the styrofoam pieces in bubble wrap (Luckily we had a roll hiding in the basement).
I also took a bunch of brown paper bags from the grocery store, cut them so I could un-roll them and lay them flat. I taped them together, inside out, and used them to wrap the box to conceal that there was a PC inside.
I didn't pack anything inside the case. There were quite a few internals, though. 3 HDs, 3 Optical drives, a SCSI card, an IDE expansion card, a GeForce, and the waterblock for the CPU. I didn't have a problem with anything falling apart, but if you want to put some packaging in there be careful what you put. You don't want any plastics or anything that could possibly create static charge (packing peanuts, for example always get stuck to your arm because they have a lot of static).
Everything arrived to my college and was held in the package center for a day without problem. The only issue I had was when I tried to boot up the machine - it beeped an error code at me. The error code was that there was no graphics card attached. All I had to do was re-seat all of my expansion cards. I suppose they got rattled around in the truck...
Oh yeah, I sent it UPS (if that matters).
I hope that helps! Good luck, and keep up the good work.
Ben is it necessary to use both the shroud and riser or do you think it can be done by only using the shroud?