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As the whole of the front of the case is been taken up by my rad im having to re located the hdds. OS drive will sit here with the storage one above it.
Fingerprints anyone? :)
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This is the start of the roof. Im using 8mm clear as a base for the res and to allow a view down into the case.
Cut to a rough size i marked the front ready for cutting.
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Roughly cut with a 4" grinder and filed down alittle. For the final build i will flame polish the edges so it looks like glass.
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Thats it for today :)
huh, I never realized this is a p60 :) good stuff and a great idea about the res :up: needs moar flame polishing on the sides of the acrylic!
Thanks dude and iv not done any polishing yet. Will do that after paint i think :)
Update 12th August.
New ram fitted. Looks alot better than the last stuff and clocked straight to 2000mhz on stock voltage. Not sure if its stable yet though :)
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Sorry mate i had to return that block as i need the new rev2 block which is waiting at chilledpc for me. :)
Will do prolly when ever i get it :)
you gonna overclock that chicken? stock they run about 5,000 PPD (pecks per day) but I got mine to 5,500 :p
Update 26th August.
Well i made a mock up res again to test if this way will actually work when filled with water. Using 2mm clear acrylic all around for the mock up i got some silicon. I saw this and well it said xtreme so I had to buy it :)
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Anyway this was the end result. (upside down).
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Now to test if this will hold water its time for a basic leak test. Straight water wouldnt have shown leaks too well so Robinson's to the rescue.
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Adding alittle at time all seemed ok.
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Soo no leaks and im pretty happy that if i do it alittle better with the plexi it should stay nice and strong. Iv gotta cut 3 holes into it for the fillport and inlet/outlet but may send it to Tom to be cut on CNC as i can see it breaking with a drill bit.
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Had a delivery today. Thanks to Duniek and Tom and ChilledPC for sponsoring my build and sorting this for me :) Best things in life are free.
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1920x1200 Wallpaper. Clicky.
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can't wait to all these little fellows working together!!!
' reminds me a few months ago.... took me about 4 months to get the whole thing done .... aaarff!
gorgeous blockkkk
Looks awesome so far. I had a similar idea for a res in the roof for a future build. I guess you beat me to it! Quick question: what do you use to cut the acrylic?
Sorry for OT but I am trying to learn more about working with acrylic. What do you mean by flame polishing?Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
I used a 4" grinder with 1mm metal cutting disc and as for flame polishing just enter it into youtube and all will be explained.Quote:
Originally Posted by cobra_kai
this is great stuff - managed to track your log down off the ocuk forums
[can see why you cant post this there]
folllowing this closley!!!
Yah lol. Shame as i think a fair few peeps would like to read it but rules are rules.
Duniek has done a great job on the block top, and i'm sure it will look fantastic when it;s all finished.
any updates? :shrug:
Amazing work man. Can't wait to see more.
Nice modding at the Gtz , who did it?
Realy a masterīs work congrats on the sponsoring , wish i had one also :rofl:
Have just read through you work log, looks really good, this will be the first res like this that I have seen, onto and outside of the case.
Have you thought about using Solvent cement to join the perspex with, as the solvent melts the perspex together it makes an exceptionally strong and water tight join.
Providing all edges are a close fit and solvent cement is applied to all edges.
Worth a look.
Looking forward to your next update.
Looks awesome so far! Make me wanna build a project like that aswell :D
Sorry mate i am busy till xmas now but once the res is done it should come together quickly. Its the res thats been holding me up really.Quote:
Originally Posted by aka_GK
Cheers mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Detale
Duniek sponsored me with the plexi top with ChilledPC doing the plating. Both did a amazing job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raiden
Can you link me to some decent stuff? Im thinking of using 3mm plexi instead and some better glue.Quote:
Originally Posted by kgtiger
Happy i could inspire you :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TMWH
Your res idea is amazing!
The white Enermax fans with the TC shroud is a really nice contrast, it makes everything pop.
Love the res design. I'm doing one similar but top of the res is routed so when
mounted inside the case it sits flush with the outside, however mine's just
square and boring unlike yours :up:
For slovent cement try this one http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=130
Is I remember correctly its the same stuff SNiiPE DoGG used for his res.
You will need to apply the solvent cement with some products like the ones that are at the bottom of the link(one above)
This is a link http://www.rplastics.com/plac.html
to another site that sells everything to do with Perspex, heaps of products and info, well worth a look around the site.
This is a link http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=225441&page=2
that was given to me by a XS member "Rise" on a work log by "Voigts" he shows how he made his res and how he used the solvent cement, really worth a look.
Another link given to me by "Rise" http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=233411
This is by CyberDruid's, another excellent example of the quality of the people on XS. Take your time looking at this one.
Solvent cement works by capillary action.
Hence the need for a perfect fit.
Full strength is in 24-48 Hr's
If you have small gaps and can't fix them buy cleaning the edge up, you can use Viscous cement.
Viscous cement is thick and will fill small gaps. It can make strong transparent joints where solvent cement can't.
You can buy it or you can make your own viscous cement by dissolving chips of clear acrylic sheet in a small amount of solvent.
Once made, apply a small bead of cement to one side of the joint, join the pieces, and tape or clamp in place until cured.
There is heaps of info on the net about this, as this is where I first got all my info, then I talked to people in the know, face to face.
Just remember, this res is going to hold probably some where near 1liter/2 pints of water over the top of your "Brand new, not so cheap computer"
It really neads to be water tight or goodbye new PC or hello magic black smoke!
Good luck whith this, I have every faith in you, I too intend to build my on res as well, hope this info helps.:up:
Looking forward to seeing the end result, and maybe some photo's along the way, hint, hint.:rolleyes:
Ok little xmas update.
Stock Xonar D2X
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Modded Xonar.
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Cover has been anodised blue and the rear bracket chrome plated.
Thanks.
Wow, that looks great.
HUGE WWOOOWW, really stunning!
Sorry if pics are alittle large for the low rezers. :)
nice with the new look!
Looks great!
The Sound Card Looks Great :).