Right here dudeQuote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4087/img0215mo9.jpg
They have a huge selection of sleeve, shrink, and others (I bought P-clips from here, too). And cheaper per/ft than PPCs.
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Right here dudeQuote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4087/img0215mo9.jpg
They have a huge selection of sleeve, shrink, and others (I bought P-clips from here, too). And cheaper per/ft than PPCs.
Did a test fit with the MCW60 and didn't like how the comp fittings + NPSM adapters were working (long and heavy). Which brings us here:
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Me like. The brass G1/4 thread is a nice touch.
that looks nice Kibbler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
btw, how to you plan to cool the gpu memory and vrms?
haha. great sound effect. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
thanks Kib.
i've been trying to find a comparison between fullcover block vs gpu only block. would you mind sharing why you chose a gpu only block over fc?
To be honest it was dollar tag shock (read: expensive). And I'm not planning on SLI. And iandh's sinks are sexy. And hopefully I can re-use the GPU-only block in a future upgrade. And FC blocks can bend cards. And they're heavy. Did I mention expensive?
and most casual people who do full cover blocks intends for them to be used for a few years anyway... delrin acetal full cover FTW...
hhaha. gotcha bro. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
i was going to go gpu only block, but i was clueless on how to cool the other important stuff. but i read somewhere, fc can mix the temps of gpu and vrms/memory. does iandh have heatsinks for gtx280s? thanks
Kibbler the Nibbler :D
Looking damn awesome! :up:
Can't wait for more updates.
That's got a nice ring to it!! (and subsequently, blatantly stolen) :D
:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
Glad someone can make use of it :D
Googling it leads here on the 4th result too :rofl:
Not bad :)
New toy w00t (I really need to make a light tent)
1 channel for rad fans x3, 1 channel for DDC3.2
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pfffff light tent, just build a photo studio off of your house :runs: :)
I actually would prefer a light tent to the photo studio sometimes hahah, the studio is a b*tch to maintain and set up
Nice work! I like the custom metal work
-sponge
I think I found you :) http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=3019
Was looking at that thread not too long ago when it appeared in the random forum image box.
Wow that threads old. The avatars are evidence to prove what era it was posted in too :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by ben333
:yepp::clap:
Just for fun, I saved the pics from that thread:
high school senior year dorm room. 90 on the inlet lulz
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oh yeah check out that chunk of maze2 copper
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i was so proud of sticking a fan behind the bezel to do push-pull. this photo is fked up, but if you look closely you can see the custom plate made from mild steel to replace the original 80mm opening. It was cut with a nibbler.
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uh, wire management before the sleeving epidemic?
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cool, not bad looking...
cooler with new set of black button head screws... hehe...
that looks really nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
where did you get the hex mesh? local?
Agreed, but I did a piss-poor job of painting them so stainless steel's all I've got at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by septim
I also got one of these.
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And cut/sand/re-painted like so.
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So I could do this.
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4089/dscn1510sy1.jpg
Interesting build, using "cheap" aluminum framing to make radmounts in a "cheap" case, yet powder coating hdd brackets.
Looks good, I'll be following this one.
You actually gave me some idea's for my maybe new build.
keep it up.
any updates? :shrug:
Hi, sorry I have not been updating as of late. There are a few updates in terms of parts (new res-top, rotary fittings, etc.) but unfortunately I haven't been taking any good pictures. Gf took her good camera on holiday and I'm left with my weaksauce camera. Actually I've been very busy sanding, priming, painting, sanding, painting, sanding, painting, sanding, painting...
I hope to upload some more photos once the majority of the painting is done, put all the small updates together for a juicier post.
Thanks for your patience, I hope you will like the final build.
yeah, endless sanding...
Top panel and slim drive slot are done, matte black and gloss orange theme. Not sure what I'll do with the screws yet, but those thumbscrews look kinda cool. Fillport will be in the center, behind the drive.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2711/dscn15182lz3.jpg
Oops, blurry and I'm casting a shadow. Can see the hole for the fillport, which is obviously not yet installed.
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that orange touch is really nice!
:up:
Hmm great work. Keep it coming man!
Slick modding skills required to pull that off. Nice work. Maybe some low profile buttonhead black screws if you don't want the thumbscrews. Keep it coming.
Any updates?
Looking really good so far!
excuse the ignorance.Quote:
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What is this? Some sort of special fan controller?
it's m-cubed TBalancer miniNG. You can hook up 2 channels of something (fan, pump) for up to 25W analog power. It can be stand alone or work hooked up to a tbalancer bigNG.
tea why sir. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by tgm_of_xxl
was this project dropped or something? :(
what the hell is that supposed to mean?????Quote:
Originally Posted by PhxProvost
Great work man :)
I cant wait to see the finished product :wave:
it hasn't been updated in a long time... it was great work so far....Quote:
Originally Posted by FrostyPanda
I was on vacation for 2 weeks therefore no updates, sorry. Now that I'm back I should be updating periodically again. Thanks.
wooooooooooooooooooooooooo!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
How did the tube sleeving turn out?
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Originally Posted by Kibbler
I would like to know too:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by bianco
project updates?
its really nice... keep with updates.
You can get hex mesh from mcmaster and also as modders mesh. Just google for modders mesh and the mcmaster website has it under perforated sheets.Quote:
Originally Posted by outtamyhouse1
Thanks. FrostyPanda :)
radgrill
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...MB-3-BK_01.jpg
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22803
meshx
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=3398
http://www.mcmaster.com/ <<This place gets me lost with their huge inventory. :confused:
I agree, Its a nice project
Where is the rest of the build? I'd really like to see how you finished, since this build has given me ideas on my 900.
-Mark90
This is by far the best build log! It took over a year already, might as well put in a kick ass rig inside it.
Keep updating, creativity at its best. BTW I am stealing some of you ideas :P: (not the IKEA handle one).
any updates ?
Update: I bought some things from Sidewinder.
Aqua Computer Cuplex HD
Bitspower Black Freezer AIX48NSF
another MCP355
another MCR320
Scythe S-Flex F x 3
Either I will rename this thread to "Ugly Pinnacle 300" (how do I do that?) or start a new thread.
also: *hint hint*
More to come.
pm a moderator or admin about changing the thread name, movieman and ashraf are usually active
Im still watching this awsome build....
Delivery
Extremely not happy about the condition of the box. Some areas were recently wet.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/...95957d0c_b.jpg
Made sure all the parts looked ok before sending away the FedEx dude.
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Got some assemblin' to do!
Photos taken with D90.
Now, that's what I call an update. Can't wait to see what happens next.
The Pinnacle came with 4 of these threaded acrylic things. What are they?
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feet?
:doh::doh::doh:
Yep ... feet, in case you don't want to put the casters on. They work pretty well, especially if you put some felt on the bottom.
very nice update bro.
:up:
Tall case is tall.
This is my first experience with MM so here are some...first impressions.
-Like the plastic wrap packaging. b**ch to remove but keeps the parts scratch-free.
-Build quality is ~95%. Not quite perfect. Some edges are not smooth, for example the rectangle opening in the front panel, and the holes for the fan screws. Don't know if these imperfections are from the machining process or anodizing process.
-Some rudimentary instructions would be nice, such as which bag of screws for what.
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Nice MM casing you got there kibbler,may I know how much you spent for the case and shipping to Singapore?
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Rapt0r: shipping was $112, rest you can customize yourself. not pretty. expect more for larger cases.
Res + pump + drain assembly:
*I ordered 3 ball valves from ChilledPC.UK 2 weeks ago and today I get an email that says they it has been "dispatched." If that means they shipped my order 2 weeks after I placed it, then that's the last time I'm shopping with them.
**Pumps are not attached yet. Come time for final assembly I will leave gap underneath, don't worry.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/...51f21806_b.jpg
Slowly making progress...
Woot new thread title, thanks movieman:D
looks good
<3 BP, Koolance, EK, MM. Please excuse the pump and sensor wires.
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Yay updates, looks real nice :up:
i like the green orange color combo. great looking pictures
Nice looking pumps ;] Plx show us i bit more pictures from work.
Hmm I wonder how this will turn out. :D
Nice Setup.. I like the way you designed you drainport...
Looks neat, interested in seeing the final results.
I like the symmetry. Interesting color combo:up:
looking good..
damn like it...
keep it coming..
Thanks for the comments guys, very encouraging :)
Wish I have more to show but I realized I cannot attach the rads yet. Swiftys come with 12 long screws but only 4 short ones, not compatible with the fan grill combination I have in mind.
Black hex screws coming in next week, stay tuned.
glad to see your project looking good Kib!
:up:
btw, are you getting the black hex screws locally (sg)?
Very much like the drain system, well planned and executed! :up:
I like it, looks very good.
What tubing is that? DD-TFC 3/8 5/8?
Bianco: Thanks, I bought socket cap screws from modelfixings.co.uk through a Google search. Only after the fact did I think about if they're reliable or not. Oh well, I hope I get them soon. If not, at least they weren't too expensive.
LonghornN: Thanks, the tubing is TFC 3/8-1/2. I like to keep things slim.
Subscribed. :)
What radiator will you put at the top? Won't it get in the way of the 5.25" bays?
2 x MCR320, 1 at the top and 1 in front. Yes it will get in the way of the first, maybe even the second bay, I'm actually not sure yet. Still waiting on them screws so I can move forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex Suraci
small updates...
1) I replaced the male2male connector between the valves and the Q-fittings with BP rotary male2male connectors. Love the quality of these fittings.
2) What's a good way to clean anodized AL? The surface has a grain that seems to just "absorb" dust from any cloth I use during a fingerprint wipedown.
Kibbler ... what I find works for anodized aluminum is to keep a "microfiber" cloth nearby, and constantly wipe it down. The sooner you get to the fingerprints, the better. Wearing plastic gloves is also good, but admit I find that limiting. I'm going to try a soapy water bath before I make my next attempt at photographing the case.
oh. wait, bro you're still in sg or overseas?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
if you're in sg, my friends and i have found this shop in kelantan lane... a whole lot of selection of screws... i bought hundreds of black socket heads and nuts.
i can send you a map or something since i didn't get a namecard or contact info. :p:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_17_1006.jpg
Bianco: Yes please, I'd appreciate that! I'm aware there are shops there but being busy with work I never had a chance to look around. Heard those shops close on weekends, too. Bummer.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
np bro. we actually took a leave for that weekday, made a trip to sim lim tower for electricals and suntec for the it fair that just ended. i heard the shops are open halfday on saturdays; but i haven't gone there on a weekend so i cannot say for sure.
like i said earlier, i don't have the exact address of the shop. however, using the online map, it is roughly in area with the red dot. ground floor shop along the street. it's a bit of a walk from sls and slt.
i have also included a very crude drawing of the facade of the shop... it's how the shop will look like when you're standing right in front of it. there's just a counter in front and not a walk-in shop. there are screw sample/posters in front (white rectangles), inside are the shelves that house the boxes of screws (grey vertical rectangles) and the clerks just stand on the other side of the counter (yellow circles)... the auntie that acts as cashier sits near the counter (middle yellow circle). best to talk to auntie about the price, large quantities get nice discounts and she seems to be more patient than the guys.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...lantanShop.jpg
That is fantastic. Far more informative and entertaining than I expected. You even managed to show the shopkeeps' ethnicity.
Thanks man.
haha. i was going for simpsons' style there wasn't flesh tone in paintbrush; now paiseh that you've mentioned it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kibbler
Kibbler, I really like the symmetry of your res/pump config - very strong aesthetic! :up:
Looking forward to following along. :)
Whew, long time since the last update. Hmm, seems some posts were deleted when the forums went down. Oh well here goes.
1) New grill! There's another one of the same on top. It originally came with silver mesh, which I thought was tacky. I like the matte aluminum and black mesh combo much better.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/...2842d8e0bb.jpg
2) Please excuse the wires. They're sleeved but have nothing to plug into yet.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/...b23d166fcb.jpg
3) You can see the single fillport up there near the top. One fillport, two res? You'll see ;) Let's get a closer look at the top.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/...43b0562eb3.jpg
4) I made this bracket to route tubing and keep it away from where the PSU will be. Needed a lot of sanding to make sure the holes are perfectly round and smooth, no sharp edges allowed. Three holes for rad inlet, filling line, and rad outlet (you can see all three at the back).
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5)
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6)
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7)
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Thanks all for your comments. Now just waiting for the Koolance TMS200 to arrive. More to come!
Once again great work kibbler, every update I see something really nice that you've come up with :up:
Thanks SniipeDogg, I'm waiting patiently for your new LiLi, too.
The expansion board is in a separate shipment so I won't be installing it just yet. This weekend hopefully.
Here's the whole kit.
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Components side.
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Microprocessor side. The surface mount soldering is very good in general.
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Included cables.
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Nice case photos Kibbler. I'd be interested in your comments on that Koolance thingie when you get everything up and running.
I certainly will.Quote:
Originally Posted by MomijiTMO
Rampage Formula, 9800GTX, DDR2 (NB heatsink popped off with a sickening *crack* but the IHS stayed on). Definitely not top of the line stuff anymore but I already spent a alot on camera gear in the past few months...:(
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Lets start with the video card.
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Got my anti-goo and new goo ready (thermal pads for VRAM/VRM not pictured).
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PITA to clean, finally done!
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Attaching iandh's sinks. They're wonderfully made but I was confused about which side to put the plastic washers. Ended up putting them on the back. Is that correct?
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All done.
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Tomorrow, the mobo.
Sigh...I think no one is interested in this old worklog anymore :(. Oh well, progress waits for no one, I shall persevere.
A lot of photos this time, so I'll keep them small.
Onto the motherboard today...
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Enzotech mosfet sinks. They're very high quality but don't come with any backplates.
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About an hour of PITA cleaning off the old TIM later.
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What's next?
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Another couple hours later. BTW I'm using EK backplates for the mosfets and CPU block.
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very nice progress kibbler :clap:
I am looking forward to you putting the system together in the case as what you have shown so far is :up:
Keep it up :yepp:
YAY!!! Nice to see some more work getting done to this!
~Bex
Awesome Looking build :up:
Feser tubing has good kink resistance. I'm using thin wall 3/8-1/2.
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Installed some stuff.
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Did you notice the drain setup is different from before? That's because the original setup interfered with the mosfet sinks.:mad:
So I re-configured a bit. I like this new arrangement much better.
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The orange loop drain valve handle just *barely* clears the mosfet sink without touching. I was super relieved that everything fit.
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View from the top.
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*****
Idiot me...it seems I either ran out of, or misplaced the rest of the orange tubing.:( Either I find it again or reorder a few more feet.
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Originally Posted by Dangals
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Originally Posted by RCG_Bex
Thanks a lot for the comments guys :)Quote:
Originally Posted by pcaddict
Ofcourse we're interested, we just needed pictures!
Awesome work there Bex :)
That drain setup is sick! It makes me want to do something similiar for my next build:yepp:
Just out of curiousity, how much money have you spent to all of those BP fittings:p: