Thank you Alexandros! We need a females input to be sure....Shazza?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexandr0s
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Thank you Alexandros! We need a females input to be sure....Shazza?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexandr0s
I kinda like the red gumdrops myself ...
Nah - I agree - go with black. Definitely don't mix them. Reds are very difficult to work with, and the more sources of red you have, the more difficult it is to match (especially when taking photographs).
Spoken like a true artist, with palette in hand! Red's are difficult, I will drink some blue..............http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC03885.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by shazza
Sorry that I cannot post my cigar, I could be fined and thrown in jail:confused: I always thought that Cuba was a part of Florida?
:rofl: :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by theseeker
Hmmm...
A white Aquaero...x 3?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC03978.jpg
By now you know my new case....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC03971.jpg
You know the components, unless I change my mind, which could happen?
WC Update, 3 loops and counting;
Loop 1: 2 D5's EK top - Ram and CPU - Feser 120.4
Loop 2: 2 D5's EK top - GPU's and MB - Feser 120.4
Loop 3: 1 EK DCP 4 - with integrated Res, still in question, 3 A5's and the Aquadrive - 140.1 or q 240?
I had the EK Ram block stripped and re-plated with nickel and chrome..:eek:
The Madness will continue tomorrow!
mOAR PICS of that case please :)
Agree with that! The case is a huge white building and the window is a view to the blue ocean...!Quote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
I had the EK ram block stripped and replated...........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC03982.jpg
For a second I thought your acrylic had gotten stained red, then I realized those are fittings, lol. Anyway, sweet build.
Nice :eek: who did it and for how much?Quote:
Originally Posted by theseeker
Mia,
It was done locally for $40.00.
Humm....not too bad, but still only a few dollars less than another brand new one. :(
Have you seen the new Bitspower blocks?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=31079
One of the things I have been trying to figure out is res placement. I was surprised to find that no one makes a res-res holder. After a bit of head scratching, I came up with this....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04005.jpg
I will not be running them in serial or parallel. There is a plug in each res so this is just my latest mounting idea. I may end up going with two 400's.
LMK what you think.
The entire reservoir is being held up by that fitting? If so I am not sure it will do all that well once you have the loop filled.
I already checked it with a couple of old res's I have, and it works. Honestly, I did not think that it would, but it did.Quote:
Originally Posted by lowfat
loving the new case and the build looks nice and clean.
Many thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
This case is a H20 coolers dream!
A little update today. The new fans arrived.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04009.jpg
These fans are high quality and the extra goodies are very nice.
The little 240 arrived too....nice quality!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04010.jpg
Difficult to do a glamor shot of a rad......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04011.jpg
Once you start to take this case apart, you really appreciate the attention to detail!
I installed the fans and the rads in the pedestal......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04013.jpg
Finally! I have some room to work with.....the pumps are not mounted, just thrown in to give you an idea of how much room you have to work with.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04015.jpg
I mounted 2 140's in the back of the pedestal....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04016.jpg
I apologize for the bad pics! I was in a hurry and I have a date with a bottle of scotch and a Monte Cristo #2! :D
Cheers, more tomorrow!
A small update today. I remounted the rads to suit my pump and tube routing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04018.jpg
While pondering the pump to rad hook-up, I remembered I had some BP crystal links...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04019.jpg
Obviously I will have to get black fittings, but this is an easy option.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04020.jpg
I found some permanent housing for the SSD's!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04021.jpg
Cheers...:toast2:
The attention to detail still amazes me, the little things.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04022.jpg
Yea, we are in the penthouse!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04024.jpg
These little rubber bushings were an unexpected surprise and very nice. Great job Jim!
I think have everything sorted out now and my final plan is in place. I had to place a few orders today, a lot of fittings, a second PSU due to all the extra peripherals, longer breakout cable and longer SATA cables. I should be back on track by Wednesday or Thursday.
Cheers and in the words of Pink Floyd, Is anybody out there?
EDIT: 4 more fans too!
Just a small update today. I mounted the fan to SSD cage...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04025.jpg
I know not very exciting. However, the next step did require a small amount of modding...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04027.jpg
Please do not try this at home! I had to drill 4 holes in the rad and tap them to fit the CL fan holders...:eek:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04026.jpg
I hope you are watching Jim. :D
More gear arrives tomorrow and Friday, which should provide for an interesting weekend.
Cheers!
nice work looking forward to seeing more
Many thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
I was expecting a few shipments yesterday and today. Unfortunately, only 4 out of 5 arrived, thanks UPS. However, the main parts arrived safe and sound. I have the last of fittings that I need and believe it or not I will be using some compression fittings for this build. :eek: Yep, a new one for me. This build is getting a little complicated, which I enjoy, but the thought of near boiling H20 to squeeze on tubing for 30+ fittings made my hands numb. So I will be using some compression fittings in areas where they will not be easily seen. I will not bore you with pics of fittings....
I present to you the first white Aquadrive and possibly the first white Multiswitch?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04028.jpg
The rear....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04029.jpg
I like it, but it will be a challenge to mount, as it weighs about 15 Lbs with 3 HDD's..:shocked:
Next up, 2 A5 XT's in white and please notice that one has black screws and the other stainless....I thought that black would be a good idea, but then I would have to change everything to black...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04033.jpg
And one with the Poweradjust faceplate...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04034.jpg
I think I will leave the PA faceplate out and go with 3 A5 XT's and the Multiswitch. The PA looks a little boring to me. comments?
I almost forgot, another PSU too...........Yes, I am Mad!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04032.jpg
Everything I need is here so tomorrow will be a big day. I will be mounting the pumps, BP power station, drain lines, some sleeving (which I hate), tubing from the basement and whatever else I can accomplish.
Cheers
That case looks great.
Wonderful work as well, looking forward to more!
@TheSeeker
I think your build is absolutely amazing! Your pictures are perfect. And the hardware you are using is just so sexy! That case, I am planning to buy one soon. I can't wait to mount my radiators in it.
One question!
Those EK reservoirs, do you need to buy those inner tubes for them seperately? I am getting the big one you have there, do you know which tube that fits?
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Orangejuice789
Thank you and the EK advanced reservoirs come with the tubes.Quote:
Originally Posted by LLiH
Welcome to the latest chapter of my Madness. I basically accomplished everything I wanted to today, but as usual with this case, a few more options became apparent. More on that later.
The basement is done, pumps mounted, drain lines in place and all of the cables are ready. I took many pictures, but it is hard to capture the pedestal pics, so I will show you what I did with the pumps out of the pedestal.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04040.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04041.jpg
Pump-T-Crystal Link-Rad. The line out of the T is my drain and yes, I am using compression fittings in the basement (pedestal) I never knew how easy these fittings were to use.
Having accomplished that task, I moved on to the creative part. I cut some acrylic in red and black for a baseplate/midplate just for kicks. I liked the red much better.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04039.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04038.jpg
I think it looks sexy! LMK what you think?
As you can see above I also mounted the A5's, Multiswitch and the Aquadrive...:eek: Yep, the Aquadrive weighs in 16 LBS loaded and I was concerned that the case would not hold it. Happily, I was wrong! Way to go JIM and CL. :up::up:
Full frontal..............However, the alignment of everything is not set, so don't torch me. I had to see how everything would look together!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04042.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04043.jpg
To say the least I am very happy. This case is a craftsman's dream, especially for an H20 cooler. If you study the pics you will see that I have one 5.25 left. My original plan was to use the third A5, but I think it would look out of place. I will probably use the PA instead. Thoughts?
I almost forgot! Because this case has so many options; I could use the BP bulkhead fittings through the acrylic or route the tubing through the middle of the case. This one has me befuddled. I can see it either way, but making the final decision is tough. Once again, any comments would be welcomed.
Lastly I received this from Shoggy today.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...AquaBanner.jpg
Many thanks Shoggy, and yes I am old, but I still drink and have a good time!
Cheers, and all the best. :D
I really hate you, :D. I love that case and even though I do not need it, I want one. It looks so spacious and easy to work with. Any chance you have another case there to put beside it so I can get an idea of how big it is?
I can take a pic next to the MM pinnacle 24 and pedestal and the stripped down TJ07.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
The case looks fantastic in white. Keep us updated! :up:
That would be perfect. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by theseeker
I forgot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
The PA2's showed up today so I mounted the plate under the Aquadrive...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...DSC0404878.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04049.jpg
It looks a bit industrial, but I like it. Then I started playing around with a location for the third res. This is an I&H and it is high quality, although it may be a bit small....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04050.jpg
I am trying everything, but this looks a little ghetto...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04044.jpg
This is the way I will probably go....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04052.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04051.jpg
Remember that just about everything is thrown in at this point, so the alignments are off. Rest assured that the final product will be as close to perfect as possible.
I have to decide upon the size of the res, but I have a number of options mounting wise. On a side note, the I&H res is pure quality and the mounting is the best that I have ever used, period.
Now to let a few cats out of the bag! All of my tubing will be clear Primochill LRT 3/8 x 5/8 in the viewing "section." The basement will be LRT in black and white. However, I will be using dyes, Mayhem's red for the CPU & RAM loop, Mayhem's black (custom mix) for the A5, MB & HDD loop and Ice Dragon white for the GPU loop. This should look pretty cool with three reservoirs, at least I hope!
Cheers and thanks for following along.
@Utnorris...
I felt guilty....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04053.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04057.jpg
@Utnorris...
I felt guilty....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04053.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04057.jpg
If I took everything out of the CL, I could fit the TJ inside the CL, not going to happen! The MM is basically the same height, but obviously not as wide or as structurally sound.
The CL is in a class by itself.
Thank you. Man that's a big case, although not as big as my Ascension case, but still big and they make great use of the space. Thanks again.
You are most welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
A few things arrived today and think I have all of the fittings that I will need. I also received some fan extension cables, 20' of clear LRT tubing, 4 Aqua temp sensors ( 8 in total) and 2 more Aqua flow meters....I tried to find Aqua inline filters for complete overkill, but no luck.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04058.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04062.jpg
Only 3 more shipments to go! Hopefully I will be leak testing by Sunday!
Cheers
Tasty. lol
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
The EK 250 arrived, so I got out a spare piece of red acrylic and slapped it in.
Sorry for the bad pics, the lighting was terrible and it was scotch time!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04063.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04064.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04065.jpg
Then after a scotch..:toast2:..wait a minute, lets get creative...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04068.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04067.jpg
Hang it from the top! I like it, but it opens a whole new can of worms....
If I mount from the top, I would go one of two ways; the 400 res from the top and the 250's mounted together on the backplate, or the 250's from the top and the 400 mounted in between on the backplate?
Sorry, there are a number of options. :confused: LMK what you think.
I have to go work on my tank now to distract me from this build.
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers
this is the first build iv ever seen with 2 power supplies =0
lots of rads and lots of everything a truely over the top build..looks beast man, ill be watching for updates
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by CharMz
Everything is stripped down and ready for the tubing tomorrow and hopefully the leak test. I just have to decide on the res locations.....
I am not liking this one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04079.jpg
This has potential.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04083.jpg
With some rotary madness, it could get interesting.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04084.jpg
I have pretty much ruled out the bottom mount. The top mount looks better to me, especially with the rotary mount. It drops the res just enough and adds much more support over the D-plugs. Additionally, I like the red acrylic plate left untouched.
Any thoughts?
Whoa ... I've got some catching up to do. Spotty internet and travel have made it difficult to keep up with worklogs, but I'll be coming back to this one as soon as I can. Looking interesting so far!
Thanks and I was wondering where you were.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
This is what I have decided upon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04088.jpg
why dont you mount the res horizontally above the mobo?
or, why dont you mount them onto the top panel? horizontally again?
I played with that idea, but it just did not look that good.Quote:
Originally Posted by barfastic
I honestly think you should buy a replacement tube for either the long one, or buy who longer tubes. Have them all the same length, use the same anti-cylon insert, and have them all side-by-side. It would be even more awesome if you were using three different colour dyes in each loop.
I will be using three different dyes, red, white and black. The thought of using the same size reservoirs occured to me, then I looked at how much money I have spent to date. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by lowfat
$16 for a single 140mm tube + about $11 for three anti-cyclone inserts that are the same @ PPC's. I honestly think it would be worth it. Different size reservoirs will always look a bit out of place in my opinion.
Theseeker: Looks great mate and I forgot to tell you in the PM.
I would definitely mount all hardware and not stuff around with powersupply cabling until the other fiddly mounting/tubing and cabling is done. As long as you have done a basic PSU wiring test prior to mounting everything else just best to keep that jungle out of the way till you do your first power-on test. Use a PSU externally with the bitspower powerboard to test everything. Looking forward to the detailed build log.
Also any chance of you taking a dremel to your beautiful MB tray to make another cable route? The routes you have look are a little too long to me and would be better on a more direct route.
Unfortunately the board is a little too short to use the cable routes for the SR2 that the MB tray is designed for.
See below for an idea. You could also do an ATX power cutout below it to make it really clean.
You could also possibly mount the res tubes stacked from centre of the case to the outside panel in a straight line instead of front to back? Might have to get inventive with mounting (move the white horizontal mounting plate back?) but you have more space in the width at this stage than you do in the depth. It already looks crowded in there with the drive cage and front panel stuff mounted with the three res side by side front to back. I also think you should just get 1 shorter res so they all match and sell the other long one!
https://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1...DSC04044-3.jpg
Damn very nice build going on here. Love the size of the new case too. Looks like it is real nice to work with.
Thank you for the compliment! I made a few changes and ordered more parts today................Quote:
Originally Posted by Sadasius
Come dont hold back on us now!! Do tell!!!!
I received the new res's today, so now I have 3 EK 400's! IMO it looks much better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04094.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04095.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04096.jpg
I also received more fittings and something special in the middle res, look closely.....
I did a close check and I have 22 fittings in the pedestal and additional 18 in the main case for a total of 40! However, no 90's!
Much more tomorrow, especially if my shipment arrives from Shoggy!
Cheers
I am in the process of putting everything together and I would like some opinions regarding the fitting colors.
Red....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04104.jpg
Black compressions, which I don't care for...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04106.jpg
True silver.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04110.jpg
Black barbs....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04112.jpg
The lineup....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC04115.jpg
The tubing will be clear and I will be using red dye. LMK what you think....
I'd go for silver and/or red ones. :up:
Thanks for the input.Quote:
Originally Posted by zalbard
I should clarify that the CPU and the Ram block would be the only fittings that would be red. Everything else will be black compression or barbs. I will hide a few silver fittings where possible.
I really like your case selection for the build with so much space and room for expansion, which leads to my next question....
Other than for external heat / cooling purposes, was the add-on box really required or am I mixing 2 different builds together? It seemed like with such a big case it could all fit inside the case? Hence the reason for such a large case.
Also, I was curious how much you thought that beast was going to weigh once you get it completed? Hurts my back looking at it!!!!!!!
I guess it's true everything is bigger in Texas.
Glad to see the progress is moving pretty quick on this build
For this setup I would do black barbs so it all matched. On a side note, if all three reservoirs are 400ml, why does one look shorter than the other two?
Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by fuzelogic
The pedestal was not necessary, but this is XTreme. You could easily build the same system without the pedestal. With regard to weight; I am guessing somewhere between 70-80 lbs with a full compliment of H20.
I will make the final decision on the fittings at the last minute, but thanks for your input.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
One res is mounted to the MB tray and the other two are somewhat suspended.
I finished everything in the basement and bolted everything together....it is big! I placed most of the cables and tubing to get an idea of what I need to do next, a lot...........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04118.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04119.jpg
The back shot in an artsy way.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04120.jpg
I decided to switch out the CL PCI white plates for black too....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04121.jpg
Cable management and tube routing will be important to say the least...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04122.jpg
The naked frontal.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04124.jpg
Once again, cable management and tube routing will be important to get a clean look, however it's really nice to have two cases in one!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04125.jpg
Not to mention, having access to the basement....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04126.jpg
As I have stated throughout this thread, this is a dream case! Every time I think I will have a problem, the case saves my butt. I have never had the luxury of such optionality, thanks CaseLabs!
Cheers
Man i would love to have one of their cases. One day...............
I really hope Case Labs do a good job w/ their single-width system. I already have an eleventy billion cases around here unused but I'd definitely be in the lineup for one. And man do they ever need a website up already.
is there nothing u can do to hide that cable that is next to the top of the first PCIE?
Maybe try routing it under the GPUs (near the backplate) or maybe even under the mobo?
Just get one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
Based upon my case, anything CL makes will be outstanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by lowfat
I re-routed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by barfastic
I did a little tube routing experimentation. I used white tubing for the CPU and ram block so it would be easier to see. I still have not decided upon the fittings but I needed to get an idea of what needs to be done. Obviously, this will take some work!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04128.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04129.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04130.jpg
It is still a little sloppy, but I will get there.
Thanks for looking in!
This is really turning into one beast of a build. I like the artsy shot BTW. Very stylish.
anyone else expecting a terminator to rise out of that tile floor in the artsy shot?
Many thanks, coming from you, it means a great deal to me!!Quote:
Originally Posted by voigts
Nope, their here...............Quote:
Originally Posted by defect9
I started on the 3rd loop with the A5's and I had a small problem. Here is a pic of the two types of compression fittings I have.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04135.jpg
The one pictured first will not work......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04136.jpg
For obvious reasons....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04139.jpg
Yes, those little SS hex-heads get in the way, so I will go with the old tried and true method with a barb in black.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04141.jpg
or maybe a true silver since all of this will be hidden.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04143.jpg
The block does not seat as well as I would like, so using the barbs will allow me to put more pressure on the block.
Cheers
I found the block very floppy with the the nylon screws so I replaced them with metal ones and insulators. Im not sure it made any difference to temps but it made me feel better about the pressure the tubing was putting on the mount. The PA2 case mounting screws for the bracket were a perfect fit if your wondering what size you need.Quote:
Originally Posted by theseeker
http://public.blu.livefilestore.com/...198.jpg?psid=1
The first two loops are basically complete and I went with all compression fittings. I still have to add the flow meters, in line temp sensors and the filters. I may still change a few things, but I have to study it a while. Obviously there is a lot to do with the wires!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04145.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04150.jpg
This should look crazy with red,white and black dye......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04151.jpg
The back side is going to need a lot of work too!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04147.jpg
Fortunately, the case has a few hidden features that will allow for great cable management. I can tell you that it is very heavy so I decided to put it on my lift that I use for my tanks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04149.jpg
It's still messy but that will soon change.
Cheers
I started to tidy up the backside of the case a bit. This case is outstanding when it comes to cable management.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04158.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04157.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04159.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04161.jpg
I have to get the duck out of the room!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04162.jpg
nice.... this build is becoming a beast!
I does weigh a lot! I forgot to post this pic which shows you how much thought went into this case. These are great for cable management.Quote:
Originally Posted by barfastic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/DSC04166.jpg
wow.... i didnt even realise those! awesome....
Keep us on our feet seeker :D
Thanks my friend! If I could only take pictures like you do!!Quote:
Originally Posted by barfastic
The last shipment arrived this evening...thanks to Shoggy and thanks for the pen!
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I will be mounting these on a piece of acrylic on the PSU side of the case. Most likely adjacent to the res acrylic mount up top. Yes, I know more overkill, however these also function as a quick disconnect, albeit a German quick disconnect! Unfortunately, I am short six fittings! Another order which has already been placed.
Cheers :drink:
i wish i had your bank account :P
hehe...
mind showing how thsoe filters work exactly? i figured you shut off the valves, and then remove the gasket, and some liquid falls out and then you have a filter? which can be removed and cleaned? something like that?
with so many orders, your shipping bills must have started to creep up on your actual hardware list :P
You figured it out, and yes my shipping cost are getting out of hand!Quote:
Originally Posted by barfastic
I spent a little time with the Aqua filters... the two legged spiders!
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Yes, the fittings cost much more than the filters...Obviously, I made a template and did a rough cut out of white acrylic, the final may be black or red.........
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I know the spacing is not even, which is due to my plumbing requirements, fittings and many other mistakes on my part!
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This plate will be mounted like the res plate from the bottom and now have to decide if I should re-plumb half of my system to make room for the filters?
Time for a drink...............:drink: Thanks for following along and the comments!
Looking sweet! Keep up the great work and maybe one day it will be functioning. JK :D
sorry dude, but you must do something with your cables, maybe you have sleve cables but it look horrible
Great build :up:
Trying to contribute to your build with my thoughts :
The 3 reservoirs on top of each other does not look pretty.
The mixing of reservoirs, tubes and cables does not look clean and you have so much place.
If it were me, i put one or more reservoirs in the back compartment.
PS : Sorry for my english :shakes:
Smart A*s! Thanks for your input JK!Quote:
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Suggestions?Quote:
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On with the show! I did not really like the look of the filter mount so I had a scotch and this happened....
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The filters are not permanently installed, but close.....
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Mood shot.....
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How about a look under the hood....
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The only problem is that the filters will add about 2' of tubing to the CPU and GPU loop. However, I believe that the 4 D5's will be able to handle it.
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I will probably paint the mounting plates black to match my floor. :eek:
Cheers...:drink:
My helper says goodnight...
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Pppppppuuuuuuuuuuuuuuppppppppppppyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyy :d :d :d :d :d :d
-pb
looks like you're running out of hardware to fill up the case :D
Thanks I think?Quote:
Originally Posted by paulbagz
Wait until you see the extra tubing..........Quote:
Originally Posted by emoners
Thanks to Martin my SATA breakout cable is sleeved, along with a few others, thanks Martin!
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I know how to sleeve and I have done it, but Martin (psychoSleeve) is an artist! Martin can sleeve ten cables before I can pour a drink! 99% of what you see is Martin's sleeving. I am sleeving the easy stuff, flow sensors, fans, temp sensors, pumps, A5's and the regular SATA cables.
Here is a list of the cables to date;
MB: 24 Pin, 2 x 8pins and 2 x 4 Pins = 48 wires
VC: 3 x 8 Pin, 3 x 6 Pins = 42 wires
SSD: 6 SATA, 6 x4 Pins power = 30 wires
HDD: 3 SATA, 3 x 4 Pins power = 15 wires
Flow: 3 = 3 wires
Temp: 6 = 6 wires
Pumps: 4 x 2 & 1 x 1 = 9 wires
Fans: 12 + 6 extensions = 18 wires
A5 & PA2's: 6 x 4 Pins, 3 Aquabus & 3 USB's = 30 wires
That is a total of 201 wires! I still have the power, reset switches and lighting to do, and I have no idea what I will do for the lighting.:confused:
The plan for tomorrow is to finish all the connections to the A5's, PA2's, tubing to the filters and fill one loop and leak test. Nothing like blind ambition...:D
Just checking up on your progress - glad to see everything is coming along. Don't you just love complicated builds? Can't wait to see the finished product.
Sharon, Never again, this is much too complicated....I am an old dog and this is a new trick!Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
I slapped in the A5's and the PA2's along with a bunch of cables....
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Nice mess!
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Then I did a little plumbing and cable pulling....
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Every time I think I am getting close, I realize that I have a long way to go!
There is much cable management to do...
Cheers
Did you buy those cables pre-sleeved or something? They have kinks in them!
I think you've gotta take this in steps.
Make sure the cables are straightened, no kinks.
Manage each cable separately... those cables that are draped over the mobo could potentially go under the board.
Figure out which tube-routing is unnecessary.
Keep tube routing vertical and horizontal... that seems to be the best-looking.
WOW I thought my rig looked crowded! Tough job there making that look tidy! Good luck mate!!!!
You might need to re-think your cable and tube routing, Im just not sure how you can make it look much tidier with so much going on in there.
Im glad I went with single colour sleeving. I think you may have a challenge making it look clean unless you shorten some of the visible cable runs somehow.
Impressive to get so much go'n on in there an to not go cross eyed!
stop filling up your own cup, and fill up your beast and show us!!! FFS!!!!
hehe... im looking forward to this :D
A small update today; all but six cables are in the box. I did a few zip ties to get an idea of where I need to go, and I added the tubing from the filters.
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Yep, still too messy...
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However, most of the front is hidden, especially after I put the barn door on...
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I was starting to feel good and stretching the tubing on the backside when I heard, snap, crackle, pop and it wasn't my cereal or an ice cube!
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My acrylic filter plate broke! This was pilot error on my part. I cut my templates from 1/4" and use 3/8" for the final mount. I used 1/4" so I have to cut another one, no fun! I may use black acrylic this time...........
Cheers
BTW, Dogs do eat fish!
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Damn that sucks. I think the black will look better and add some contrast to the white case. Anyway, damn you have a lot of tubing, but that goes with the territory when doing three loops. Now put the drink down and get back to work or learn to multi-task better. :D
Alot going on in that case....
Yeah I was thinking the same thing, I guess there's not much that can be done with the tubing when you're running 3 loops, but I was hoping he finds a way to make the cabling look a bit tighter and cleaner. Its a great build with awesome components, in an amazing case, its just a pity it looks a bit messy IMHO. I know how hard it is though, I have a MM extended ascension that im just doing sleeving for now with 2 PSU's, 27 fans, 4 GPUs and 4 rads on 2 loops and I know how hard it is.... and I dont even have the benefit of the built-in cable management of his awesome case..Quote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
Lets hope he finds a way to tame all that gear in there! Would love to see this finished with a cleaner look, though that looks to be difficult with the layout he's got to work with.
As I've said before, if he can shorten some of the cable runs to the tray cut-outs somehow and run more behind the tray out of view I think it will look a lot better even if he cant do much with the tubing.
Haha love puppies :D
Builds coming along nicely, so much hardware, its amazing.
-PB
Thanks guys and I am trying to sort it all out. It may take a while!
OK, so I cut another piece of acrylic and remounted the filters. I should have worn a mask....sneeze
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I added the lights and of course one burned out...........
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Mood shot....
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The SS filters are very fine as you can see, and if I have any bad guys in the loop...goodbye!
Cheers
Those filters look really nice... and simple to use :D
keep us psoted Seeker :D
Those drive bays look like they seriously need to be reinforced.
Not like your are going off road with that case, but it would look more serious.
Just my 2 cents.
This would be easy to clean up but its not my build...
theseeker: Have you had to clean the filters yet? Or even see any grit forming?