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03-13-2009, 10:04 AM
theseeker

I am considering using the Cuplex Di instead of the HD. I think it looks better with the blue top.

The HD....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01613.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01595.jpg

The Di......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01802.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01803.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01804.jpg

I doubt there will be much of a performance hit. I was very cool at 4.4 with the Di before I started the madness.
LMK what you think.
03-13-2009, 10:12 AM
SiGfever

:rolleyes:

Both tops look great Rocky. I like the way the "HD" has the black and silver to fit in with the MB theme. But the "DI" is damn sexy. Either way you win. :up:
03-13-2009, 11:01 AM
Yil

Both are GREAT blocks, german stuff is always great!

MMM,to bad that the blue top not (100%) matches you blue tubing.

Besides that it looks great!!
03-13-2009, 12:12 PM
N19h7m4r3

I prefer the black and silver top of the first one :D
03-13-2009, 12:50 PM
ShoNuff

DI FTW! I like the blue them you have goin' on. :D

Nice pics too. I've meant to say that a while ago.
03-13-2009, 02:00 PM
theseeker

Thanks for the input and the kudos!
Rodney, thanks for the compliment regarding the pics. I am trying!
Now for the latest..........

I think it best to stick with the HD.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01810.jpg

The Di was a little distracting......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01811.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01812.jpg

I can't resist the aerial views......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01813.jpg

Last one........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01818.jpg

I am much happier with the wiring and I like the blue. It's too bad the sleeving is not a little darker. Overall I like this one a lot better than the first attempt.
LMK what you think!
03-13-2009, 02:37 PM
shazza

Think you made a good call to stick with the HD.

I definitely like this version better than the first. I actually think the blue sleeving and tubing look fine together ... and you'll see a bit more contrast when you have everything buttoned up, but it will still blend nicely.

Have you fired up those 285s yet?
03-13-2009, 03:06 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Think you made a good call to stick with the HD.

I definitely like this version better than the first. I actually think the blue sleeving and tubing look fine together ... and you'll see a bit more contrast when you have everything buttoned up, but it will still blend nicely.

Have you fired up those 285s yet?

Thanks Shazza!
I am very happy with it and especially the wiring after changing PSU's. The Zeus had those interconnected VC cables that are really nasty to deal with.
I did fire up the 285's and I was a bit surprised. I ordered the 285 FTW's while drinking, the only way I could talk myself in to it, and they did not disappoint! I still have many things to do but I should be gaming by Sunday.
03-13-2009, 03:11 PM
SiGfever

Rocky this is a stellar build and I can't wait to see what you do with your Opty server. :clap: :clap:
03-13-2009, 03:40 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Rocky this is a stellar build and I can't wait to see what you do with your Opty server. :clap: :clap:

Many thanks John! I truly appreciate the compliment.
It may turn into a Xenon server. I can tell you this, it will be different.
03-13-2009, 03:41 PM
Grinch

how do your temps look?
03-13-2009, 04:26 PM
theseeker

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Originally Posted by Grinch

how do your temps look?

Well, before I took it apart, 65-66C @ 4.4 under full load. That was with small AC tubing and a 120.3 Rad. I am looking forward to the new results.
03-13-2009, 04:33 PM
BlueAqua

I'm a fan of both blocks. It's like choosing between the wife and the girlfriend, both good choices. lol
03-13-2009, 05:10 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

I'm a fan of both blocks. It's like choosing between the wife and the girlfriend, both good choices. lol

Now here is a man that likes to live life dangerously. :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:
03-13-2009, 05:21 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Now here is a man that likes to live life dangerously. :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:

Let's hope that BA's wife is not a member, not to mention his girlfriend!:eek:
BTW, my wife has asked me to get a deeper blue sleeving color. I think she is a member. :shocked:
03-13-2009, 05:23 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

Let's hope that BA's wife is not a member, not to mention his girlfriend!:eek:
BTW, my wife has asked me to get a deeper blue sleeving color. I think she is a member. :shocked:

Your wife has very good taste. :clap:
03-13-2009, 05:33 PM
Grinch

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Your wife has very good taste. :clap:

lol :up::rofl:
03-13-2009, 05:40 PM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

Let's hope that BA's wife is not a member, not to mention his girlfriend!:eek:
BTW, my wife has asked me to get a deeper blue sleeving color. I think she is a member. :shocked:

Hmmmnnn ... is she going to do the re-sleeving :rofl:

I still dunno. I'd probably try the primochill tubing first - but then I know it's not easy to squeeze those barbs into the 3/8" tubing.

Toasting y'all with a nice Sanford Chardonnay (gotta be clear-headed tomorrow for cable tucking, so no Scotch for me).
03-13-2009, 05:40 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Your wife has very good taste. :clap:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinch

lol :up::rofl:

Of course she does, she married me!:cool:
03-13-2009, 05:45 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Hmmmnnn ... is she going to do the re-sleeving :rofl:

I still dunno. I'd probably try the primochill tubing first - but then I know it's not easy to squeeze those barbs into the 3/8" tubing.

Toasting y'all with a nice Sanford Chardonnay (gotta be clear-headed tomorrow for cable tucking, so no Scotch for me).

Shazza,
You cannot possibly sleeve with Chardonnay, Scotch is a must! Especially, for you, Johnnie Walker distills Red, Green, Gold, Black and of course Blue! Most of these colors are in your build!:ROTF: Gotch Ya!
03-14-2009, 11:33 AM
SiGfever

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Originally Posted by theseeker

Shazza,
You cannot possibly sleeve with Chardonnay, Scotch is a must! Especially, for you, Johnnie Walker distills Red, Green, Gold, Black and of course Blue! Most of these colors are in your build!:ROTF: Gotch Ya!

Do I qualify? :shrug: :D
03-14-2009, 02:18 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Do I qualify? :shrug: :D

Now you are on the board of directors! :up:
Enjoy it John! LMK what you think about it.

And now for something completely different, a man with three.......
Just kidding and showing my age!
OK, the leak test is ongoing after the burning finger with the boiling H20 and tubing treatment. And no Shazza, I am not switching to Primochill and my wife will not redo the sleeving either!
Without further adieu the latest pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01819.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01820.jpg

Now I understand what high-flow means.........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01821.jpg

I have a little more air in the system this time around......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01822.jpg

Lastly, the artistic shot and my favorite.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01825.jpg

It has been cold and rainy today and the tubing was an unusually difficult to get on. I burned the absolute :banana::banana::banana::banana: out of two of my fingers! I prescribed a glass of scotch on the rocks to help my fingers cool down. I am not sure if the cold glass will help my fingers but my brain feels better.
All that is left is a few wires to sleeve on the 24 pin and I will be good to go. I will be up and running tomorrow afternoon. In the words of Yogi Berra, "It's Deja Vue all over again."
03-14-2009, 02:22 PM
jpm804

Nice everything is running well... :up:

I see the temp sensor on your EK res... i was wondering what your going to be using if monitor that?
03-14-2009, 02:23 PM
Zeus

The cyclone in the res looks familiar. ;)

The new videocards look awesome with the fullcoverblocks!
03-14-2009, 02:27 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm804

Nice everything is running well... :up:

I see the temp sensor on your EK res... i was wondering what your going to be using if monitor that?

I use an Aquaero to control all of my fans and for the temp sensors. Thanks for the kudos!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

The cyclone in the res looks familiar. ;)

The new videocards look awesome with the fullcoverblocks!

Thanks Zeus! I like them too.

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