BlueAqua's SuperProject: MurderMod TJ-07, MM UFO, V2000

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10-21-2008, 03:37 PM
dopestuff

good idea :up:
a foto explains it all much faster (duh a thousand words)
and is much more fun to..

nice going there btw :up:

ps: when are you starting your own video card shop?? :rofl:
10-21-2008, 03:51 PM
2low4u

Pics are more than welcome! That poor little 8800GT should have been sammiched/dwarfed by the other 2 cards! :ROTF:
10-21-2008, 04:19 PM
skinnee

:eek:

nice!

I dig the eye candy method! :up:
10-21-2008, 06:44 PM
emoners

wow! great cards there! & pics as well! :up:
10-21-2008, 07:26 PM
Jor3lBR

Thanks BlueAqua a compliment coming from a guy that did this: :bows:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_0510.jpg

means a lot to me, my project seams a walk in the park and was a lot easier reading threads like yours :up:
10-22-2008, 01:18 PM
Zw_Roodbaard

Awesome pictures you've got there :D Is it possible that you can pm me a link to the original pictures from this shot.
10-22-2008, 02:12 PM
ShoNuff

NCIX FTW!!! :ROTF: I got my card from the same place. Prices slightly better than NewEgg and no taxes.

Looking forward to you installing that EK block.
10-22-2008, 07:40 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by dopestuff

good idea :up:
a foto explains it all much faster (duh a thousand words)
and is much more fun to..

nice going there btw :up:

ps: when are you starting your own video card shop?? :rofl:

My new shop will open soon. I won't accept anything but BlueAqua bucks. I have a Microcenter in my basement. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2low4u

Pics are more than welcome! That poor little 8800GT should have been sammiched/dwarfed by the other 2 cards! :ROTF:

:rofl:

I felt obligated to stick that 8800gt in there, it was feeling left out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

:eek:

nice!

I dig the eye candy method! :up:

I need to get some new lighting to highlight the pictures better. Time to work on that, but hopefully everyone will see the pictures improving throughout this thread. That's a side goal anyways.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoners

wow! great cards there! & pics as well! :up:

Thanks! This 4870 X2 is a beast!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Thanks BlueAqua a compliment coming from a guy that did this: :bows:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_0510.jpg

means a lot to me, my project seams a walk in the park and was a lot easier reading threads like yours :up:

You have a terrific build, a build that's really interesting to watch it develop. Don't hesitate to ask me a question about anything. I learned so much when I did the phase/water build, it was a huge challenge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zw_Roodbaard

Awesome pictures you've got there :D Is it possible that you can pm me a link to the original pictures from this shot.

Thanks. I sent you a full image, let me know if you want the raw image.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoNuff

NCIX FTW!!! :ROTF: I got my card from the same place. Prices slightly better than NewEgg and no taxes.

Looking forward to you installing that EK block.

Yeah I am really impressed with NCIX. Considering I ordered it on Friday and got it Monday is just crazy. I think I'll shop there more often, plus I don't mind supporting a store with a great guy like Linus working for them. I appreciate his involvement in this forum.

I was going to install the block, but I got busy with other things and messing with my new htpc board. Here :up:
10-22-2008, 08:10 PM
skinnee

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

My new shop will open soon. I won't accept anything but BlueAqua bucks. I have a Microcenter in my basement. :)

Its true...I've seen it! And BlueAqua bucks look better and more anti-counterfeiting measure than Euro's. :D
10-23-2008, 10:21 AM
Zw_Roodbaard

Thanks man for sending me that picture :) That very nice :up:
10-23-2008, 04:46 PM
ward0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zw_Roodbaard

Thanks man for sending me that picture :) That very nice :up:

roodbaard i din't know you had a 4870x2?
10-24-2008, 03:58 PM
BlueAqua

And today I mount the 4870 X2 Ek Waterblock.

Naked 4870 X2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2227.jpg

This poor video card looks like it's going to get mounted by the block. :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2228.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2232.jpg

I should have more pictures of it mounted shortly.
10-24-2008, 04:30 PM
BlueAqua

Mounted and tested to be fully operational. :up:

I had no issues with mounting this block. The pcb is still nice and straight. :up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2235.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2236.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2237.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2238.jpg
10-24-2008, 04:36 PM
SNiiPE_DoGG

If you can get it done straight I think I'll be able to as well, I think I will order my nickel block in the next few days.... I don't have my 4870x2 yet though :D
10-24-2008, 05:08 PM
2low4u

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

If you can get it done straight I think I'll be able to as well, I think I will order my nickel block in the next few days.... I don't have my 4870x2 yet though :D

I have one but for some reason not impressed in the least by it so I traded it for a nip 8800GTX, water cooling gear & a couple Raptors for now. I'll SLI a coule of GTX,s till the 280's drop abit in price.
10-24-2008, 05:21 PM
skinnee

that block is just sexy!
10-24-2008, 05:36 PM
MomijiTMO

Wow it's so shiny #___#
10-24-2008, 06:18 PM
Dangals

Nice work fitting the block - looks nice :up:
10-24-2008, 09:14 PM
SNiiPE_DoGG

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2low4u

I have one but for some reason not impressed in the least by it so I traded it for a nip 8800GTX, water cooling gear & a couple Raptors for now. I'll SLI a coule of GTX,s till the 280's drop abit in price.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: your kidding right? a single 4870 512 beats an 8800 gtx handily... ...
10-24-2008, 09:44 PM
2low4u

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

:rofl::rofl::rofl: your kidding right? a single 4870 512 beats an 8800 gtx handily... ...

Actually i'm not kidding. I wasn't impressed by it so I dumped it. I'll use the 8800GTX for now till I get a deal on a 280GTX. :up:
10-25-2008, 03:13 AM
bianco

looking good BA.
:up:
10-25-2008, 10:14 AM
ShoNuff

That block is scweet just as it is. I like that look. Check out these washers. You can get them at Home Depot. I used the #4's for my last set of EK Blocks. :2cents:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...washers005.jpg
10-25-2008, 10:17 AM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoNuff

That block is scweet just as it is. I like that look. Check out these washers. You can get them at Home Depot. I used the #4's for my last set of EK Blocks. :2cents:

Hey ShoNuff, thanks for the input. I think I'll go looking for some. I wonder if they come in black.

Things are really coming together nicely. Maybe next weekend I'll have something really special to show everyone. :)
10-25-2008, 12:59 PM
Deux

Pictures look really nice :up:

Mind sharing what camera and lens you are using?
10-25-2008, 06:56 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deux

Pictures look really nice :up:

Mind sharing what camera and lens you are using?

Thanks. For some reason the pictures were not coming out just right. I had the white balance off, doh.

I'm using a Canon 30d with a Canon 28-135mm IS kit lens.

I went to Home Depot and bought some washers. I thought they would work great, they're fiber washers but the inner diameter was just a tad too small. Back to Home Depot I go tomorrow.

Here are the ones I bought:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2244.jpg

A nice little background for my new phone:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2249.jpg

The Ek block went on straight as an arrow:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2246.jpg
10-25-2008, 07:54 PM
Martinm210

Awesome, love the pictures and overall build/black case looks really good.
10-26-2008, 08:17 AM
BlueAqua

New washer update! It's a lame update but I think it adds some value. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2261.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2262.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2264.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2263.jpg
10-26-2008, 10:58 AM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinm210

Awesome, love the pictures and overall build/black case looks really good.

Thanks Martin. I need a lot of work on my pictures still, but I'm trying. There is just so much to learn about photography, and it definitely is intriguing. Any tips would be much appreciated.
10-26-2008, 10:58 AM
skinnee

The black washers look 1000x better than the big honkin green ones, those would have drove you nuts everytime you just glanced into the case.
10-26-2008, 12:40 PM
ShoNuff

Black Fiber > Green Paper

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

The black washers look 1000x better than the big honkin green ones, those would have drove you nuts every time you just glanced into the case.

That's what I was thinkin':D Looks even better now!
10-27-2008, 12:20 PM
BlueAqua

Thanks to Shoggy and Aqua Computer I now present you the Aqua Computer Double Impact HD. ;)

I took a few pictures and couldn't decide which ones I liked best, so I'll just include them all.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2279.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2285.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2284.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2283.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2282.png

MurderMod INCOMING!
10-27-2008, 12:42 PM
BlackFlag

Nice pics, keep em coming!
10-27-2008, 12:54 PM
Dangals

Thats one nice looking block :yepp: now lets open her up and get some naked shots ;)
10-27-2008, 01:48 PM
K404

Whoa! It took a while to read through this but theres some exceptional pictures...and I loved the Supercar diversion half-way through ;)

I was gonna comment on the GX2 HSF masking the waterblock but you've passed the credit onto someone else. Its a sweet idea!! The MountainMods case is a work of art dude- hats off to ya for the attention to detail.

Im glad you switched the washers on the 'X2. The green didnt work at all.

In the Formula you have a great-lookin mobo to work with. Its tempting to pick one up based on looks alone. Design has come so far in the last few years- adds a whole new area of finesse to case modding. Sure- the case is the focal point but its so much better when the hardware inside has had some thought put into it.

Are you gonna be watercooling the SB on the FormulaII? Because of the heatpipes- will they work upside down?

Will keep an eye on this thread ;) Its going places!!

K
10-27-2008, 02:31 PM
skinnee

I need to test that block before you drop her in place!!!
10-27-2008, 03:13 PM
2low4u

Seeing that EK 9800GX2 block almost makes me wish I had one to use that on! So sexy in comparison to the others imo.
10-27-2008, 03:56 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackFlag

Nice pics, keep em coming!

Thanks, I appreciate your support. I'll keep providing pictures as long as everyone still enjoys them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangals

Thats one nice looking block :yepp: now lets open her up and get some naked shots ;)

I might take some shots of the internals, but I'll have to wine and dine her like R3 does with his Ek Supreme to get her top off. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by K404

Whoa! It took a while to read through this but theres some exceptional pictures...and I loved the Supercar diversion half-way through ;)

I was gonna comment on the GX2 HSF masking the waterblock but you've passed the credit onto someone else. Its a sweet idea!! The MountainMods case is a work of art dude- hats off to ya for the attention to detail.

Im glad you switched the washers on the 'X2. The green didnt work at all.

In the Formula you have a great-lookin mobo to work with. Its tempting to pick one up based on looks alone. Design has come so far in the last few years- adds a whole new area of finesse to case modding. Sure- the case is the focal point but its so much better when the hardware inside has had some thought put into it.

Are you gonna be watercooling the SB on the FormulaII? Because of the heatpipes- will they work upside down?

Will keep an eye on this thread ;) Its going places!!

K

Thanks Kenny! I appreciate you dropping by as posting. The Maximus II Formula is a great looking board and will do everything I need it to, while looking good at the same time. I'm hoping the waterblock on the nb part of the heatsink will dissipate enough of the heat to keep the sb cool enough. That will be something I'll have to test when it's up and running.

Keep your eyes posted for some great updates this coming weekend. I think I should have everything and hopefully complete the build fairly quickly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

I need to test that block before you drop her in place!!!

You got it. How about a GTZ too? Are you all ready for cpu block testing now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2low4u

Seeing that EK 9800GX2 block almost makes me wish I had one to use that on! So sexy in comparison to the others imo.

I do have an extra 9800gx2... :)
Thanks though, it really turned out great and looks very slick. I keep looking for a deal on a 2nd gx2 block.
10-27-2008, 04:08 PM
twwen2

We want naked shots of the Cuplex HD! :D
10-27-2008, 05:37 PM
ShoNuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

I need to test that block before you drop her in place!!!

Heeeeeey...me first! As a mater of fact I need to borrow your Greyhound too. I got a couple of cats out back that are just too fast for me. :D

On the serious side, that new AC block should compliment the new build very well. According to the review here it is the variant to have in the Cuplex family.
10-27-2008, 06:36 PM
skinnee

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoNuff

As a mater of fact I need to borrow your Greyhound too. I got a couple of cats out back that are just too fast for me. :D

:up: He's great at catching cats...though, the cats won't survive the encounter, he's not small animal "friendly". :D
10-30-2008, 01:17 PM
turtletrax

Hey guys :)

Love the pics of the HD block BA. I am trying to find time to get the time to read up on my D80, but I just cant seem to find the time.

Looks like everything is coming together nicely. This thing is gonna be top notch for sure.

I got my replacement Bitspower rotaries, I just need to find someone in Canada that carries the other fittings I need. I should have gone direct from BP when I had the chance :confused:

Well, I had a few min on my habds at work and thought I should poke my head in your build log and see what is new:up:

TTyall l8r :)

TT
10-30-2008, 01:30 PM
skinnee

turtletrax!!!!

Good to see you're doing alright...don't be a stranger and pop your head on in often!
10-30-2008, 01:47 PM
BlueAqua

Oh TURTLETRAX!! ! Where have you been? I have an announcement for you!

Something has just arrived.... ;)
10-30-2008, 01:56 PM
Dangals

We demand PICS!!!!!!!!
10-30-2008, 02:03 PM
BlueAqua

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2293.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2295.png
;)
10-30-2008, 02:32 PM
evil-98

^^ thats not nice
10-30-2008, 02:44 PM
ward0

evil!!! don't keep us waiting
10-30-2008, 02:46 PM
BlueAqua

I have something that might ease the pain for a while.

Thanks Charles!!! :rofl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2332.png
10-30-2008, 02:51 PM
Dangals

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

I have something that might ease the pain for a while.

Thanks Charles!!! :rofl:

:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:
10-30-2008, 03:05 PM
sniperbob

wow, thats hilarious :rofl:
10-30-2008, 03:06 PM
evil-98

WOW.. that just makes it more tempting.. :rofl:
10-30-2008, 03:29 PM
twwen2

LOL! :shocked:

You tease BA :p:. Open the box dammit!! :mad:
10-30-2008, 03:36 PM
Jor3lBR

Lovely pics Aqua. What cam you're using?
10-30-2008, 06:57 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by twwen2

LOL! :shocked:

You tease BA :p:. Open the box dammit!! :mad:

:rofl: I know, it's torture. I had to open the box outside that way my drool would water my yard. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Lovely pics Aqua. What cam you're using?

Canon 30D. My first D-SLR and I'm loving it.

How about this picture?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2303.png
10-30-2008, 07:10 PM
skinnee

I want some murderMod Tapping lube!!

Nope nevermind, just read the warning.

:rofl:
10-30-2008, 09:23 PM
ShoNuff

Mod baby mod!!!

I am so looking forward to this! More pics!!!:D
10-31-2008, 08:45 PM
BlueAqua

I haven't had much time with the MurderMod, but I've savored every second with it so far. I should have more pictures and more of an explanation later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2319.png
10-31-2008, 11:14 PM
hmmisee

WOW, now that looks sexy.
I am so jealous of all your computers .etc
May i ask what is your job?
Wow, i want to be like you when i'm older with all those super duper computers.
What are you going to do with them all?
I cant wait to see the parts that you are going to put into the murderbox :)
Keep up the good work!
11-01-2008, 02:34 AM
bianco

nice shell for your project BA
and that is an awesome shot there!
:D
11-01-2008, 02:53 AM
.Logic

HAHA! That bottle of tapping lube is hilarious :p: (I thought it was a photoshop at first)

Nice build/s so far dude :up: keep it up :)
11-01-2008, 06:40 AM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmmisee

WOW, now that looks sexy.
I am so jealous of all your computers .etc
May i ask what is your job?
Wow, i want to be like you when i'm older with all those super duper computers.
What are you going to do with them all?
I cant wait to see the parts that you are going to put into the murderbox :)
Keep up the good work!

Thanks so much! Sometimes having all these computers isn't the greatest considering what I've spent on them. I truly enjoy the hobby but at times feel a bit addicted to it. I have a tendency to plan the next build even before I'm done with the current build.

:rofl:

I love your enthusiasm, and if you keep it up I'm sure you can have some nice machines like I think I do. I've been building these a while now and it's taken some time to learn what I have. Learning has been the best part, and the friends I've picked up along the way. The actual machines are almost a bi-product of the hobby.

I have a small lan at my house, a few computers downstairs, an htpc and some laptops. When I have time I get a few friends together and we'll play a few games. Some of my friends don't have the opportunity to have nice computers so I like to indulge them, plus it's fun for me.

The murderMod TJ07 is my favorite thing now. I'm going to really cherish this build and make it just how I want it. I hope you like the results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

nice shell for your project BA
and that is an awesome shot there!
:D

Thanks! For every thirty pictures I take I get at least one good one. :)
Many more will fill this thread. :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Logic

HAHA! That bottle of tapping lube is hilarious :p: (I thought it was a photoshop at first)

Nice build/s so far dude :up: keep it up :)

Thanks .Logic! That bottle was really funny, I completely lost it when I first saw it. :rofl: It was just one of the many surprises that Charles sent with the murderMod. :up:
11-01-2008, 11:11 AM
charles_h

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

I want some murderMod Tapping lube!!

Nope nevermind, just read the warning.

:rofl:

Please don't ask how I came to that warning.

Oh my; that may have been a bad choice of words... :wasntme:

BlueAqua: I'm really pleased to see your murderMod TJ07 arrived so quickly and most importantly, undamaged. After getting to know you these past months, I know you're going to do an amazing job with the build Mate. Take your time; enjoy; kick a$$. :rocker:
11-01-2008, 12:31 PM
turtletrax

Hey guys!!!

Got a few more seconds at my local B&M store and thought I should pop in and see what is new :)

Amazing pics BA. Simply amazing! Looks like this build is gonna rock them all. I cannot wait to see it in its glory ;)

Just to let you know my ISP based email is now gone. If you need to leave me an email use my Hotmail account.

Well, glad to see your Murdermod got to you safely. I was silently praying that it got to you undamaged :up:

Peace!
11-01-2008, 06:11 PM
Dangals

Man that sig looks awesome there BA - congrats :up:
11-01-2008, 06:12 PM
skinnee

We need more pics...don't make us show up at BlueAqua Central with torches and pitch forks!
11-01-2008, 08:42 PM
ShoNuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

We need more pics...don't make us show up at BlueAqua Central with torches and pitch forks!

I'm down! I'll distract him and you can run in and get the cat (the slow one). We can hold her hostage until he posts more pics. :ROTF:

...that sig is nice. :up:
11-01-2008, 09:29 PM
skinnee

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoNuff

I'm down! I'll distract him and you can run in and get the cat (the slow one). We can hold her hostage until he posts more pics. :ROTF:

Deal! Now who else is with me and ShoNuff?
11-01-2008, 09:37 PM
.Logic

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

Deal! Now who else is with me and ShoNuff?

I'm in, you'll have to fly me over though :p:
11-01-2008, 09:54 PM
shazza

Enjoying this thread. That EK block is gorgeous. Great pics ... can't wait to see more of this beautiful case and build to match, I'm sure.
11-02-2008, 11:05 AM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Enjoying this thread. That EK block is gorgeous. Great pics ... can't wait to see more of this beautiful case and build to match, I'm sure.

Thank you so much. I think you'll be in for a treat.

You guys and your pitchforks.. :)

I had a chance to paint some of the various pieces today while the weather was great. I should have some pics up soon along with some more progress.
11-02-2008, 11:41 AM
N19h7m4r3

Oh I can't wait for you to get started on this.

Seems you are in a league of your own along with, Charles and the others :)
11-02-2008, 01:31 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Please don't ask how I came to that warning.

Oh my; that may have been a bad choice of words... :wasntme:

BlueAqua: I'm really pleased to see your murderMod TJ07 arrived so quickly and most importantly, undamaged. After getting to know you these past months, I know you're going to do an amazing job with the build Mate. Take your time; enjoy; kick a$$. :rocker:

Thanks Charles! I don't know if I laughed or smiled more since we first started talking. I'm sure I did a lot at the same time but I am truly enjoying this experience. The more I play with this case the more I notice the little details that make it so special. It's obvious that you put a lot of your time in this to make it perfect.

The gloves you sent me were very funny, but yet, so effective. I feel like a computer surgeon when I have them on. :rofl:

Hy Five!! :rofl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2352.png

Quote:

Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

Oh I can't wait for you to get started on this.

Seems you are in a league of your own along with, Charles and the others :)

Thanks for such generous praise. I just build for fun and love the build. :)

UPDATES:

I painted the IO Shield plate, sound card bracket, gpu bracket and two pieces of the Aquaero. I used Black Satin paint.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2369.png

Today, it begins... :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2366.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2367.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2371.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2372.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2373.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2378.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2380.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2381.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2383.png

I bet only one person has seen this so far. This is the first MurderMod TJ07 to have this special feature. Thanks Charles!! :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2361.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2387.png

Some of the parts that will go in my build:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2390.png

Initial radiator placement trials. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2392.png
11-02-2008, 01:52 PM
Dangals

Awesome pics mate!! looking really good there and I love that midplate!!

Keep up the good work :up:
11-02-2008, 03:17 PM
BlueAqua

More updates.

Motherboard tray and backplate:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2393.png

Motherboard tray and backplate with IO Shield installed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2398.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2400.png

To my surpise Charles included the perfect screws for my 4870X2 in black. ;) Thanks Charles! I also attached the painted mounting bracket.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2407.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2404.png

Aquaero with painted sides and black faceplate. ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2409.png

Sound card with mounted painted bracket:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2403.png

That's it for now. Put down your torches and pitch forks. :rofl:
11-02-2008, 04:53 PM
hmmisee

So so good :slobber:
11-02-2008, 05:12 PM
skinnee

:shocked:

Just downright sexy!!! Excellent photos BA! :clap: :clap: :clap:
is that a powder coated optical drive I see or just painted?

Charles, you make one hell of a product!
11-02-2008, 06:45 PM
ShoNuff

You know, I like the black screws on the EK that much better. While it is only a small feature, a build like this requires no detail be overlooked. Again...nice...very nice! :woot:
11-02-2008, 10:21 PM
.Logic

OH-MA-GOODNESS!

That case is so damn sexy I coul...

...No let's not go there. I think you get the idea though ;)

Nice job :up:

Quick question: Any problems with the GPU block :p:
11-03-2008, 02:50 AM
dingdong555

Um....

This makes me want to sell my computer and get a murdermod!

If only I want lotto! :clap:
11-03-2008, 08:59 AM
pcaddict

Awesome as always :up: what else you except of murdermod :D
11-03-2008, 09:07 AM
emoners

BA, how did you mount the rad at the bottom?
11-03-2008, 01:50 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmmisee

So so good :slobber:

:) Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

:shocked:

Just downright sexy!!! Excellent photos BA! :clap: :clap: :clap:
is that a powder coated optical drive I see or just painted?

Charles, you make one hell of a product!

The optical drive is powder coated to perfection. :) It's a little dusty in the pictures but it's really nice.

Thanks again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcoffey

That is one hell of a box. This one will be a build to watch. Subscribed.

andyc

Thanks andyc. :) I think you'll like what you'll see. This case is quite special in so many ways.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoNuff

You know, I like the black screws on the EK that much better. While it is only a small feature, a build like this requires no detail be overlooked. Again...nice...very nice! :woot:

Thanks ShoNuff. I aim to please. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Logic

OH-MA-GOODNESS!

That case is so damn sexy I coul...

...No let's not go there. I think you get the idea though ;)

Nice job :up:

Quick question: Any problems with the GPU block :p:

:rofl:
I didn't have any problems with the gpu block, although I did mount and remount a few times, but mostly due to cosmetic changes. Otherwise it really went on perfect. I hope some block manufactures could start including black screws too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Um....

This makes me want to sell my computer and get a murdermod!

If only I want lotto! :clap:

My thoughts exactly. That's why I have an extra TJ07 just sitting there now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcaddict

Awesome as always :up: what else you except of murdermod :D

Charles and MurderMod have set the bar high. I like the challenge of building this up to the standards he has set. I'm sure enjoying the process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoners

BA, how did you mount the rad at the bottom?

The rad is not mounted yet.. But it will be mounted soon. I'm using the Hammond boxes that Charles send. It all came with the MurderMod TJ07. The boxes will mount to the case with countersunk screws and then double sided tape to the rad. I think it'll work well.
11-03-2008, 01:59 PM
BlueAqua

One of the largest hurdles of this build has been the pump placement. I have been thinking about it time and time again. The Ek D5 Top makes it just slightly more challenging to find the perfect mount. I also wanted it to be somewhat sound proofed because I dislike the pump vibration noise.

This is what I came up with. What do you think?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2412.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2414.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2415.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2417.png
11-03-2008, 02:08 PM
sniperbob

Nice looking EK pump top! :up:
11-03-2008, 02:08 PM
cian1500ww

Can't see that pump making much noise except if it rattles in the bracket, but that really depends on how tight the bracket is.
11-03-2008, 02:12 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by cian1500ww

Can't see that pump making much noise except if it rattles in the bracket, but that really depends on how tight the bracket is.

I gave it a test run in a loop all by itself initially to ensure that the noise was tolerable. Turns out it isolated just about all of it. :)
11-03-2008, 02:15 PM
cian1500ww

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

I gave it a test run in a loop all by itself initially to ensure that the noise was tolerable. Turns out it isolated just about all of it.

Great !! Whats that material you have under the pump ?
11-03-2008, 02:18 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by cian1500ww

Great !! Whats that material you have under the pump ?

It's a rubber foam type material I found on the bottom of a tile grout tool. I just went to my local hardware store and started brainstorming. I still could do another 3-4 more pumps with the extra material I have. I like it because it's really solid, but soft enough to absorb the vibrations.
11-03-2008, 02:45 PM
ShoNuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

It's a rubber foam type material I found on the bottom of a tile grout tool. I just went to my local hardware store and started brainstorming. I still could do another 3-4 more pumps with the extra material I have. I like it because it's really solid, but soft enough to absorb the vibrations.

That was creative. I don't know why but I thought you were using a DDC pump for this project? How do you mount the material to the case? Does it come with its own adhesive?
11-03-2008, 03:01 PM
cian1500ww

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

It's a rubber foam type material I found on the bottom of a tile grout tool. I just went to my local hardware store and started brainstorming. I still could do another 3-4 more pumps with the extra material I have. I like it because it's really solid, but soft enough to absorb the vibrations.

Excellent idea :up:

Best of luck with the build.
11-03-2008, 03:05 PM
Jor3lBR

@pump position:

Nicet Blueaqua! But how does it look from the side? You might wanna check that if it's a clear side panel and place it with a straight angle for the looks, if it's not an issue leave it like that I like it :up:
11-03-2008, 03:23 PM
FrostyPanda

A little touch of murder heaven...
11-03-2008, 03:33 PM
BlueAqua

Just some more pictures of how I need the pump positioned. I think it'll work.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2421.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2423.png

I also fired up the faceplate. DAMN it looks gooooood!!!!!!!! :up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...a/IMG_2427.png
11-03-2008, 06:26 PM
alejo

May I ask how you'll integrate the Aquaero? It looked like the faceplate only has an opening for the optical drive. Great build by the way!
11-03-2008, 07:09 PM
Eddie3dfx

wow.. looks awesome.
D5 looks like it's suffocating in there!
I tried making the lightbox today and it came out great!
11-03-2008, 07:16 PM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by alejo

May I ask how you'll integrate the Aquaero? It looked like the faceplate only has an opening for the optical drive. Great build by the way!

It will be mounted internally directly below the optical drive. I never used the buttons on the front anyways since it's all controllable with software.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie3dfx

wow.. looks awesome.
D5 looks like it's suffocating in there!
I tried making the lightbox today and it came out great!

Yeah it's tight.. Maybe I'll switch it up.

Let's see your lightbox! Post a pic. ;)
11-04-2008, 02:04 AM
dingdong555

Nice work,

Going to be VERY tight down there :) (Sounds wrong at the same time lmao)
11-04-2008, 02:20 AM
Utnorris

Man BlueAqua, this sweet. I love the paint jobs and the pump idea was clever. I wish I had some of your skills. That murdermod logo looks awesome. I could go on forever at how awesome this build is looking. Great job on the pics also.

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