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10-15-2008, 07:27 PM
twwen2

Congratulations bianco!

A beautiful boy, you must be proud. :D
10-15-2008, 07:41 PM
cobra_kai

Congrats man. You should be very proud!
10-15-2008, 09:05 PM
emuexport

Congrats bianco!
10-16-2008, 01:38 AM
Kibbler

Congrats man! (imagine having a worklog for a baby. 1st post: had sex....):ROTF:
10-16-2008, 08:12 AM
bianco

hahah! thanks a lot guys!
yes, i'm very proud of my kids. :)
i'll be bringing my wife and son home tomorrow...
will have to hold the cutting and casemod a little while longer
thanks again!!
10-16-2008, 09:03 AM
IanY

Congratulations bianco !!!

Now get Uncle Lee Jr. to get you the tax benefit.. just kidding.

Now, just a word of advice. Park money overseas in some nice western country, like Canada or Aussie land, or somewhere even more remote like South Africa lol Definitely slip your boy out of SG before his 12th birthday, preferrably before he turns 10 years old. Otherwise, every Sunday evening, you will be driving your boy to Changi for the ferry to Pulau Tekong roflmao. Remember that the cash bond at 12 years old is SGD200K and that becomes SGD500K after 16 years old. Now, maybe your are wealthy and can pay off Uncle Lee Jr., but I wouldn't give him a penny :)

YOu will be having time to sleeve your fan wires as you stay up watching your biy sleep. Forget about sleeping for the next year :p:
10-16-2008, 09:05 AM
TheGanG

Let's add "PC :banana::banana::banana::banana:" to monotonous PC terminology; i have seen a lot of setup here at XS, seems really sexy...
10-16-2008, 09:15 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanY

Congratulations bianco !!!

Now get Uncle Lee Jr. to get you the tax benefit.. just kidding.

Now, just a word of advice. Park money overseas in some nice western country, like Canada or Aussie land, or somewhere even more remote like South Africa lol Definitely slip your boy out of SG before his 12th birthday, preferrably before he turns 10 years old. Otherwise, every Sunday evening, you will be driving your boy to Changi for the ferry to Pulau Tekong roflmao. Remember that the cash bond at 12 years old is SGD200K and that becomes SGD500K after 16 years old. Now, maybe your are wealthy and can pay off Uncle Lee Jr., but I wouldn't give him a penny :)

YOu will be having time to sleeve your fan wires as you stay up watching your biy sleep. Forget about sleeping for the next year :p:

thanks IanY!
hahaha. wonderful advice! been dreading the thought of sending off my son to ns. especially with quite a number of news of nsmen dying during training.

haha. yup, my wife reminded me of the shifting we used to do for my daughter. i stay up as late as i can and fulfill the feeding routine (for my daughter, last milk feeding was 3am), then i sleep and it's her turn after that. i took that because i'm better at staying up late than waking up in the middle of night or very early morning! hahah. one more year of that... and about 100ft of cable sleeves coming soon....hahah
10-16-2008, 09:17 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGanG

Let's add "PC :banana::banana::banana::banana:" to monotonous PC terminology; i have seen a lot of setup here at XS, seems really sexy...

... i thought you were talking about my son... hahha. just kidding. :D
thanks TheGanG

hopefully i get to work on it again soon
one hand rocking the baby in the crib to sleep
the other hand fixing the pc
hahah
10-16-2008, 09:32 AM
IanY

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

thanks IanY!

haha. yup, my wife reminded me of the shifting we used to do for my daughter. i stay up as late as i can and fulfill the feeding routine (for my daughter, last milk feeding was 3am), then i sleep and it's her turn after that. i took that because i'm better at staying up late than waking up in the middle of night or very early morning! hahah. one more year of that... and about 100ft of cable sleeves coming soon....hahah

You see, you are already trained for NS sentry guard duty!! You understand your son's pain!! hehehe You understand two hours on and two hours off,and the concept of having to sleep within 5 minutes of sitting down to maximize sleep time roflmao hahaha
10-16-2008, 09:41 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanY

You see, you are already trained for NS sentry guard duty!! You understand your son's pain!! hehehe You understand two hours on and two hours off,and the concept of having to sleep within 5 minutes of sitting down to maximize sleep time roflmao hahaha

haha. oh man... so now i'll be thinking i'm doing guard duty during that time! but instead of rifle, i have a milk bottle. haha.
10-16-2008, 03:35 PM
headala

Congratulations! Glad it all went well.
10-16-2008, 06:19 PM
Utnorris

Congratulations. Now you can look forward to never sleeping again, lol. :D
10-16-2008, 11:08 PM
TheGanG

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

... i thought you were talking about my son... hahha. just kidding. :D
thanks TheGanG

hopefully i get to work on it again soon
one hand rocking the baby in the crib to sleep
the other hand fixing the pc
hahah

It's great to have a baby (bianco jr!) I have two kidz, 17/21 y.o.
10-17-2008, 02:03 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by headala

Congratulations! Glad it all went well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utnorris

Congratulations. Now you can look forward to never sleeping again, lol. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGanG

It's great to have a baby (bianco jr!) I have two kidz, 17/21 y.o.

thanks guys!
i am so excited to have that gothic look in my eyes!
the raccoon look will be in again... well at least in my household.

@TheGanG... you are so lucky! way past the sleepless nights phase and diaper changes with eyes closed. but i'm sure you're up to a different challenge now. hehe.
10-17-2008, 04:29 AM
septim

haha pare you have diaper duties to attend to...

i also had that almost 4 months ago with my 2nd baby boy...
10-17-2008, 04:58 AM
Bigred1

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

why name the rig, raistlin? naming the rig i guess is as important as the project itself. so i had to have some awesome name... when i was younger, i used to read dragonlance novels. raistlin, is a character in those series. he is a wizard that started out sickly and weak but eventually became powerful. not that i aim to have the most powerful rig, but rather because he used to belong to the red and black orders of magi, which are the basic colors that i want to use for rig. hopefully, the system would be fitting to the antihero that it derives its name.

:)

Why for as long as ive been surfing this Forum or any forum, Ive never heard someone mention Raistlin Majere, and the Dragonlance series, I used to read them when I was younger. Raistlin Majere definately kicks some ass. Awesome choice.
10-17-2008, 05:01 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by septim

haha pare you have diaper duties to attend to...

i also had that almost 4 months ago with my 2nd baby boy...

haha! yes, but i'm ok with it... better than breast feeding duties! :P
nice, how many kids do you have? congrats on that pare.
10-17-2008, 01:17 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigred1

Why for as long as ive been surfing this Forum or any forum, Ive never heard someone mention Raistlin Majere, and the Dragonlance series, I used to read them when I was younger. Raistlin Majere definately kicks some ass. Awesome choice.

haha. thanks Bigred1!
yes, raistlin kicks godly takhisis butt! haha
10-17-2008, 03:34 PM
IanY

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

haha! yes, but i'm ok with it... better than breast feeding duties! :P

'Tis the beginnning. Wait till you get to "But dad.." and "I don'thave to listen to you." And then it becomes "you're embarrassing me"and "you're just old." And then it branches out: "I know I'm 14, but he's just 21" and "That computer must have SLI,or how else am I going to do homework?" After that its: "dad, I need $400 for jeans" (like wtf) and "we're just going to dinner and the movies, but give me $500 just in case" (major wtf). It goes on and on. The ultimate is: "dad, that car is not cool. Its not a BMW, and Johnny has the V8 M3" :p:
10-17-2008, 04:17 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanY

'Tis the beginnning. Wait till you get to "But dad.." and "I don'thave to listen to you." And then it becomes "you're embarrassing me"and "you're just old." And then it branches out: "I know I'm 14, but he's just 21" and "That computer must have SLI,or how else am I going to do homework?" After that its: "dad, I need $400 for jeans" (like wtf) and "we're just going to dinner and the movies, but give me $500 just in case" (major wtf). It goes on and on. The ultimate is: "dad, that car is not cool. Its not a BMW, and Johnny has the V8 M3" :p:

hahaha.. that rather sounds like me!
don't worry, i'll compile all the wtf moments.. maybe i can make money out of it when i publish a book. haha.
10-18-2008, 04:28 AM
septim

2 boys, 1st nearing 2 years come january, 2nd nearing 4 months...

no, definitely not wearing that breast pad thingie in "Meet the Fockers"...

IanY, i don't think i like the sound of that exchange... lucky me its a few more years out till i have that kind of conversation with my kids...
10-18-2008, 04:44 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by septim

2 boys, 1st nearing 2 years come january, 2nd nearing 4 months...

no, definitely not wearing that breast pad thingie in "Meet the Fockers"...

IanY, i don't think i like the sound of that exchange... lucky me its a few more years out till i have that kind of conversation with my kids...

haha. wow! living the macho dream... 2 boys to populate the world with 2 more septims! :D hahah. i'm not wearing that too. :P diaper duties, milk feeding (using bottles), shower sessions... play time and movie time. those are what i signed up for. hahah.
11-18-2008, 02:32 AM
alpha1ma

oh man..big bro..i missed out this thread totally...awsome!!!

start this beast..get him alive and churning!!! :D:D:D
11-18-2008, 05:23 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpha1ma

oh man..big bro..i missed out this thread totally...awsome!!!

start this beast..get him alive and churning!!! :D:D:D

haha. thanks bro.
revision coming up... although it's going to be a long and slow process.
12-10-2008, 12:42 PM
Jor3lBR

Hey Bianco,

Haven't heard from you in a while, is the new baby boy taking all your free time? :D

Well I'm writing to ask where did you buy these Microcool Core Protetors, I need them for my new board but it's been 1 month that I lurk around USA for them and can't seam to find them back in stock.

I emailed Microcool couple of weeks ago but looks like they are dead, no response.

Thanks a bunch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

the microcool chip rubbers are for the chipsets. i put it on the microchip area before i mount the waterblock on the motherboard's northbridge and southbridge. prevents the accidental chipping of the chips from uneven pressure from the heatsink/waterblock above it.

without protector
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3455.jpg

with protector on
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3738.jpg
12-10-2008, 07:32 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jor3lBR

Hey Bianco,

Haven't heard from you in a while, is the new baby boy taking all your free time? :D

Well I'm writing to ask where did you buy these Microcool Core Protetors, I need them for my new board but it's been 1 month that I lurk around USA for them and can't seam to find them back in stock.

I emailed Microcool couple of weeks ago but looks like they are dead, no response.

Thanks a bunch!

hi Jor3lBR. yeah, haven't been able to do much... just planning and dreaming of the system revision. :P

i haven't seen them stocked in sidewinders too. i did some search other online shops and couldn't find any or similar chip protector.

sorry, i can't be of further help.
12-10-2008, 07:52 PM
sniperbob

I was also thinking the other day... "what happened to bianco's build???" hope to see some sort of update at some point!
12-10-2008, 09:32 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperbob

I was also thinking the other day... "what happened to bianco's build???" hope to see some sort of update at some point!

haha. thanks for the interest man.
don't worry, i've to finish the revision before end january next year before i move to a new home. will definitely post updates once i start on the real work. right now, i'm just waiting for some parts.

and for you my friend, some previews:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...11_21_0737.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...11_15_0668.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_03_0989.jpg
12-11-2008, 07:16 AM
sniperbob

OOOO, AAAAAH! Shiny parts! :rofl:
12-18-2008, 11:42 AM
bianco

more teasers

a few more things for the revision...

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...2_16_00309.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...2_16_00384.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_0943.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...2_17_00392.jpg

coming soon...
01-01-2009, 03:12 PM
AbNormaL

cant wait to see your next project :)
01-01-2009, 04:17 PM
Borys

Asus + I7 + Silverstone i love it :D Waiting for more fotos.
05-04-2009, 10:00 AM
sniperbob

that is quite the revision! MOAR PICS PLEAZE!
05-10-2009, 02:02 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperbob

that is quite the revision! MOAR PICS PLEAZE!

here you go bro... :D

stock condition
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_0933.jpg

looks good...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_0941.jpg

...and more spacious than my previous case
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_0959.jpg

cutting cable management hole on midplate
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0079.jpg

closeup after some filing and cleaning
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0084.jpg

mobo tray cuttings
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0104.jpg

masking tape removed
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0119.jpg

reverse atx backplate
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0090.jpg

drilled some extra holes on the backplate bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0103.jpg

and also on the mobo tray and backplate connectors
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0093.jpg

scene of the crime
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0124.jpg

and yes, i do not have a proper worktable :o, but i do love the smell of milk
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...12_29_0132.jpg
05-12-2009, 05:50 PM
sniperbob

nice looking cuts there
05-14-2009, 10:00 PM
bianco

thanks sniperbob for the kind comments.
:)

anyways, after cutting and drilling the necessary holes, i've sent the chassis internals for powdercoating.

groupshot before being sent off
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_02_0492.jpg

to the local powdercoaters
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_02_0496.jpg

after 4 days, got the box of goodies back
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0779.jpg

the pieces were individually cling wrapped
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0782.jpg

assorted bits and pieces
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0799.jpg

the mobo tray
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0809.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0811.jpg

the midplate
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0814.jpg

the backplate
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0817.jpg

backplate expansion bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0812.jpg

front bay support panels
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0823.jpg

i've asked him to powdercoat black the original pieces as well
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0803.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0804.jpg
05-14-2009, 10:34 PM
vinister

how did you find the thickness of the powdercoat? And how did you stop it from going in the screw threads?

I just got my case powdercoated while I was getting my rims done. Its a metallic color with clear. The parts all fit really tightly because of the thickness of the paint. Did you have this issue?
05-14-2009, 10:39 PM
Kibbler

Nice powdercoating man, looks like they did a good job.
05-14-2009, 10:39 PM
Dangals

good to see some progress on your Tj07 Bianco!

Looking forward to some more pics :up:
05-15-2009, 05:58 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinister

how did you find the thickness of the powdercoat? And how did you stop it from going in the screw threads?

I just got my case powdercoated while I was getting my rims done. Its a metallic color with clear. The parts all fit really tightly because of the thickness of the paint. Did you have this issue?

no issue with mine vinister. the coat was of manageable thickness. the screw threads were still fine and easy to screw stuff together. i didn't do any preventive measure though... but i read somewhere that you can put in screws (that you can spare) on the holes when you send for powdercoating so that the paint won't go in the threads.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kibbler

Nice powdercoating man, looks like they did a good job.

thanks bro! if you need to powdercoat anything, i can share with you the contact info, it's at defu lane though. irrc, you're on the west side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangals

good to see some progress on your Tj07 Bianco!
Looking forward to some more pics :up:

thanks dangals! nice to see familiar forumers in this thread again! :D
btw, was it you that asked how to remove the silverstone logo?
the answer is - acetone (nail polish removed)... haha

after erasing.... looks better... something's not right though...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...02_17_0216.jpg

ah.. better
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...02_17_0217.jpg
05-15-2009, 06:36 PM
GregSG

Oo Nice one!

Any updates on the other goodies =P
05-17-2009, 05:56 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregSG

Oo Nice one!
Any updates on the other goodies =P

:D

huge razer bag... what's a razer product that need and fit nicely in such a big bag???
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0446.jpg

hehe. not really razer... :p
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0447.jpg

what can i say? after consciously dismissing the thought of getting the board... the ever reliable bro pulled it off! what a surprise. thanks froze!
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0450.jpg

box badges
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0453.jpg

guaranteed fresh!
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0455.jpg

box opened
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0458.jpg

right on top is the visual quick guide
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0475.jpg

opposite it are these
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0459.jpg

3 different sli connectors
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0467.jpg

turned over
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0470.jpg

backpanel cover
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0472.jpg

neatly packed cables
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0465.jpg

additional usb and firewire ports
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0480.jpg

manual, driver disc and case badge sticker (too bad the sticker ain't red)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0481.jpg

and then....
05-17-2009, 05:59 AM
bianco

!wow!
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0478.jpg

cpu socket and northbridge heatsink
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0517.jpg http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0523.jpg

second 8pin power connection
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0496.jpg

mosfet heatsink
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0515.jpg

the pulsating e (not yet though)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0501.jpg

northbridge heatsink tail (that can block long pcie cards that you might want to put in the first pcie slot)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0500.jpg

southbridge heatsink (no nf200 chip under here)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0499.jpg

backpanel connections
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0512.jpg

the rest of the backpanel connections
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0495.jpg

memory slots
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0519.jpg

expansion slots
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0537.jpg

jumpers for enabling/disabling pciex lanes
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0534.jpg

sata ports
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0531.jpg

onboard switches
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0542.jpg

frontpanel connection headers
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0543.jpg http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0544.jpg

more shots...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0505.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0508.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0548.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0565.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...05_16_0566.jpg
05-17-2009, 06:05 AM
shazza

Whoa ... this is going to look top notch with that nice red powdercoat finish inside.
05-17-2009, 08:24 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Whoa ... this is going to look top notch with that nice red powdercoat finish inside.

thanks shazza. hopefully it'd turn out as great as your system. :)
05-17-2009, 11:44 AM
jpm804

Can't wait to see the case put together ... that's gonna look good with the Classified installed in it. :up:
05-22-2009, 12:35 AM
bianco

prelim case assembly

and then it was time to assemble the case, will be using screws and bolts instead of rivets
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0826.jpg

starting up
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0828.jpg

back rails and midplate in
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0835.jpg

mobo tray upper track screwed on
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0853.jpg

mobo tray lower track, prep for riveting, no grips available only masking tape :o
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0854.jpg

mobo tray assembled
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0887.jpg

detail on the fastening for backplate and expansion bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0896.jpg

and another one
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0909.jpg

mobo tray fitted in the chassis
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0889.jpg

temporary holder for thermalright fans
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0946.jpg

done for now...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...01_08_0977.jpg
05-22-2009, 06:45 AM
bullydog

excellent stuff there coming together bro well done :clap:
What size screws and bolts are you using to replace the rivets?
05-22-2009, 07:03 AM
SNiiPE_DoGG

this black and red build = badass :cool: :toast:
05-22-2009, 07:15 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullydog

excellent stuff there coming together bro well done :clap:
What size screws and bolts are you using to replace the rivets?

thanks bullydog. your nick seems familiar, sg?
i used m3 size to replace the rivets. wanted to use m4, but was a bit too big for the slimmer sections (ie backplate bracket/expansion slots).

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

this black and red build = badass :cool: :toast:

thanks SNiiPE_DoGG. hope it turns out that way to the end, else i'd be putting the system under my desk and not on top.:D
05-22-2009, 09:20 AM
bullydog

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

thanks bullydog. your nick seems familiar, sg?
i used m3 size to replace the rivets. wanted to use m4, but was a bit too big for the slimmer sections (ie backplate bracket/expansion slots).

Thanks Bianco for that piece of useful information :up:
Yep sg your right on :p:
06-02-2009, 05:08 AM
bianco

bitspower army

shout out
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...9_0427_RES.jpg

the barracks
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0400.jpg

ring of 45s
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0447.jpg

dragons
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0452.jpg

bulk of the army
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0418.jpg

massive rotaries
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0406.jpg

but hey... what's this?
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0515.jpg

bp mecha!
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0486.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0496.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0466.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0504.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0471.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0479.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0500.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0501.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_09_0503.jpg
06-02-2009, 05:11 AM
kinghong1970

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

got time?
06-02-2009, 05:14 AM
SNiiPE_DoGG

this begs the question, did you buy the fittings for your build or to do what youve just done there?

the next step is to turn it into a fountain.....
06-02-2009, 05:14 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullydog

Thanks Bianco for that piece of useful information :up:
Yep sg your right on :p:

np bro. btw, if you're interested i can share with you where to get the cheap black socket head screws locally. :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinghong1970

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
got time?

:p: HAD time... not anymore.:ROTF:
06-02-2009, 05:16 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

this begs the question, did you buy the fittings for your build or to do what youve just done there?

the next step is to turn it into a fountain.....

yup, those are for the build. i tend to buy 'extra' just in case, i lose out in shipping, so i make the most out of the orders.
06-02-2009, 05:17 AM
MomijiTMO

Armored Core!
06-02-2009, 05:22 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

Armored Core!

haha. thanks MomijiTMO.
but i was thinking of robotech/macross that time
(could be old cartoons though, my era :p:)
06-02-2009, 05:25 AM
RCG_Bex

That's just sheer epicness. Wish I'd money to buy so many shineeeeys!

~Bex
06-02-2009, 05:29 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCG_Bex

That's just sheer epicness. Wish I'd money to buy so many shineeeeys!

~Bex

thanks Bex
wish i could incorporate the mecha in the system though :D
06-02-2009, 05:50 AM
MomijiTMO

Well yeah all the back left and right weapons are attached at the shoulder blade . . . but you can't do that =p. Ahh well, images were saved for awesomeness.
06-02-2009, 10:14 AM
autobot

Could this be the beginning of BitsPower's mascot?
BITSMAN!
06-02-2009, 12:55 PM
pingpong1455

wow thats a lot of fitings
06-02-2009, 01:05 PM
exemay

LOL thats a freaking EPIC robot!!!!:rofl::rofl:

looks sweeeeeeet!! :up::up::up:

I bet your arsenal of fittings costs more than some peoples fittings!

nice work
06-02-2009, 02:36 PM
D0BR0

Wow awesome stuff!!! very nice job :D ;)
06-02-2009, 04:36 PM
xaxis

:rofl: Your bits robot = frakin superlative!!! I just woke up and that was virtually the first thing I saw. You've totally made my day. Also, I think you may have sparked an interest in a new hobby: Bitspower legos. haha. Good stuff.

You are one creative person. :up:
06-02-2009, 07:45 PM
twwen2

Aha
Anyone remember BITSY? I think Malik made it. But BITSY ain't got nothing on this bad boy!:rofl:
06-02-2009, 07:51 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

Well yeah all the back left and right weapons are attached at the shoulder blade . . . but you can't do that =p. Ahh well, images were saved for awesomeness.

thanks MomijiTMO. also since i'm going dual loop... it would mean i have to create one more mecha. :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by autobot

Could this be the beginning of BitsPower's mascot?
BITSMAN!

:D i don't mind sharing the pictures to bp for marketing. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingpong1455

wow thats a lot of fitings

yup, panic buying of fittings... and a bit of addiction i guess. haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by exemay

LOL thats a freaking EPIC robot!!!!:rofl::rofl:
looks sweeeeeeet!! :up::up::up:
I bet your arsenal of fittings costs more than some peoples fittings!
nice work

thanks exemay. which makes me... poorer than most people. haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by D0BR0

Wow awesome stuff!!! very nice job :D ;)

thanks D0BR0. it was fun building it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaxis

:rofl: Your bits robot = frakin superlative!!! I just woke up and that was virtually the first thing I saw. You've totally made my day. Also, I think you may have sparked an interest in a new hobby: Bitspower legos. haha. Good stuff.

You are one creative person. :up:

thanks xaxis. very kind of you. :) yeah could be a new toy! my daughter has also taken into playing with the fittings whenever she sees them lying around but due to the weight of these things, i keep them in their containers most of the time.
06-02-2009, 07:53 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by twwen2

Aha
Anyone remember BITSY? I think Malik made it. But BITSY ain't got nothing on this bad boy!:rofl:

hi tween2! nice to see you around here. i'm sure you're enjoying your system to the fullest! any update coming? :D
06-02-2009, 08:05 PM
shazza

Nothing worse than running out of that one special fitting when you need it ... I think you're covered, bianco!!! Nice Mech.
06-02-2009, 08:08 PM
charles_h

Bianco, I love it!

Now I know why I've had such a hard time sourcing some of those! :ROTF:
06-02-2009, 11:27 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Nothing worse than running out of that one special fitting when you need it ... I think you're covered, bianco!!! Nice Mech.

exactly shazza! and thanks!
all i need now is get over the peak season at my dayjob... and start devoting more time in doing more work on the project. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Bianco, I love it!
Now I know why I've had such a hard time sourcing some of those! :ROTF:

thanks Charles! :)
haha. i'm sure someone else out there was the real cause of the shortage. :p:
06-02-2009, 11:32 PM
xaxis

An orgy of excellent parts. I really like the red screws on your GPUs. :up:
06-03-2009, 08:36 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaxis

An orgy of excellent parts. I really like the red screws on your GPUs. :up:

haha. love your choice of words. i think i'd have to say the same to your build xaxis! :D

thanks, not much people took interest in that small detail. :)
07-01-2009, 05:38 AM
bianco

CaseCarnage... what are you up to?

finally, was able to squeeze an update on the project. been working on something that i've been pondering about for sometime. got the idea first time from xs a build by alex of petra's tech shop and another one done by elusid, they called it paraflow. cool air goes into the front of the case and the 2 rads mounted adjacent to the intake would be exhaust. this setup would allow the cool air to be pulled between the 2 rads and hot air will be exhausted at the sides.

borrowed graphical explanation from coolmiester (in alex's build log)
but for my case, instead of using the front... i've decided to get it setup at the bottom. :D
http://www.coolercases.co.uk/para-flow/para-flow.jpg

anyways, for those with weak heart for silverstone cases being 'violated'... turn away now. :D you've been warned!

got the bitspower radgrill for this operation
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_31_1233.jpg

mock placement and markings
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_31_1249.jpg

case bottom masked up and feet removed
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...04_14_0078.jpg

the carnage begins
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...04_21_0108.jpg

and it ends with a heavy ka-plunk
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...04_22_0122.jpg

view from the top
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...04_22_0127.jpg

edges cleaned and filed
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...06_29_0993.jpg

case feet repositioned to outer edges... should have better clearance from the tabletop and center of gravity :p:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...06_29_0999.jpg

the grill mounted using m4 socket screws
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...06_29_1002.jpg

it's gonna look awesome from the bottom... haha.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...06_29_1004.jpg
07-01-2009, 11:10 AM
Arni

Great cut :)
07-01-2009, 11:29 AM
Elusid

Very nice =) I'm glad to see someone else is using the Paraflow concept. I honestly don't see why other people don't do it. Ha you could have some MASSIVE cooling power in that case if you did a 320 in the top, two on the sides in paraflow, and then two in the bottom... it would be overkill but what the hell. Good job keeping everything clean so far, can't wait to see how it all turns out. I get a big order of parts in for my rig tomorrow (finally) so I'll be able to start my log up again as well.

*subscribed*
07-01-2009, 04:16 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arni

Great cut :)

thanks arni

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elusid

Very nice =) I'm glad to see someone else is using the Paraflow concept. I honestly don't see why other people don't do it. Ha you could have some MASSIVE cooling power in that case if you did a 320 in the top, two on the sides in paraflow, and then two in the bottom... it would be overkill but what the hell. Good job keeping everything clean so far, can't wait to see how it all turns out. I get a big order of parts in for my rig tomorrow (finally) so I'll be able to start my log up again as well.

*subscribed*

thank you elusid. the concept was quite interesting. and your idea on massive cooling power is intriguing. i'll take note of that and how things progress. :D good to hear that you'd have an update. looking forward to seeing the developments in your project as well. :up:
07-01-2009, 05:51 PM
charles_h

Amazing job on that cutout Bianco! :up:

I can't believe you got through 4mm of aluminum with a dremel cutoff wheel; that's fortitude!

How many wheels did you go through? :)

Bianco, I'm really looking forward to your future updates - keep up the great work!
07-01-2009, 07:07 PM
sniperbob

good to see some progress in this thread again :)
07-01-2009, 08:01 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Amazing job on that cutout Bianco! :up:

I can't believe you got through 4mm of aluminum with a dremel cutoff wheel; that's fortitude!

How many wheels did you go through? :)

Bianco, I'm really looking forward to your future updates - keep up the great work!

thank you Charles! ditto, i've actually kept the cut piece and placed it on my desk... somewhat like a trophy for that long task! thoroughly used up discs - 10, broken/snapped/obliterated - 8. :p:
i've actually ordered the speedclic wheels, but the delivery took so long, i was finished before i could use them. :p:

that's very generous of you, appreciate it much, a compliment coming from the great master of modding :bows:

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperbob

good to see some progress in this thread again :)

hey sb! i know it's been long... been caught up in day job stuff, was only able to work on the project a wee bit at a time... will try to do more soon. :p: thanks for dropping by. :D
07-02-2009, 12:49 AM
emoners

looking good pare! :up:
07-02-2009, 12:56 AM
Kibbler

next time I have to cut anything I should just give it to you....:D
07-02-2009, 01:58 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoners

looking good pare! :up:

salamat pare! :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kibbler

next time I have to cut anything I should just give it to you....:D

haha. i'd be glad to... but wait for me to have more control on the dremel and get over my trembling hands when i cut. although, if i remember correctly... i was quite amazed with your cuts and nibbles in your 'ugly duckling' project last time before you went on to the pinnacle. :up:
07-02-2009, 07:02 AM
shazza

Amazing dremel work, bianco. I can't believe your hands trembled when you did these cuts - they look perfect. Also looking forward to another Paraflow project. This seems like quite a good way to go with some of the newer cases.
07-02-2009, 06:51 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Amazing dremel work, bianco. I can't believe your hands trembled when you did these cuts - they look perfect. Also looking forward to another Paraflow project. This seems like quite a good way to go with some of the newer cases.

thank you shazza.
and yes tremble it did! trembled like crazy. i have to use my left hand to keep the right hand from going off-course. :p: anyways, i attribute the final outcome to manual filing. i guess like my drawing... i can do things better manually (with pen and paper) than with technology (damn stylus.. haha).
07-03-2009, 05:00 AM
blaxtr3m3

Subscribed!!
excellent build :up:
07-03-2009, 05:10 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaxtr3m3

Subscribed!!
excellent build :up:

thanks blaxtr3m3. :D
07-03-2009, 05:14 PM
bianco

something new

was fighting off temptation... but in the end, i'm just human afterall... and it's for crunching!

same ol' black box
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...5/0921c362.png

or is it?
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...5/3ba1d77d.png

it's latina
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...5/83b92316.png

always makes me take a second look
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...5/95937424.png

classified gives it a hug
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...5/12c6b027.png

stock cooling for now... :P
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...5/67ac3c33.png
07-03-2009, 07:04 PM
MomijiTMO

Yummy chip.
07-03-2009, 07:32 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

Yummy chip.

amen to that... until a newer one comes along... :p:
07-03-2009, 08:21 PM
pingpong1455

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

amen to that... until a newer one comes along... :p:

what newer chip ?!

and when it does come keep me in mind for that 975 :p:
07-03-2009, 08:31 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingpong1455

what newer chip ?!
and when it does come keep me in mind for that 975 :p:

the i9. 6 cores. 12 threads.
glad that it'd fit the 1366 socket. i'd hate to part with my classified just to fit a new chip.

http://www.techpowerup.com/img/09-06-24/47a.jpg
07-03-2009, 09:25 PM
Mr.Guvernment

this is becoming more and more so god deummm sexy!
07-03-2009, 09:35 PM
xaxis

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

was fighting off temptation... but in the end, i'm just human afterall... and it's for crunching!

no need to justify. pat yourself on the back, you deserve it! Why? Well, Why not? :) Nice buy bianco. ... though seeing it on stock air is shattering my mortal coil. (of course this is only temporary I :up:know).
07-03-2009, 10:04 PM
shazza

:eek::shocked::up::up::up:
07-03-2009, 10:29 PM
Elusid

I wish I had that kind of money haha. I'm trying to juggle college tuition, my computer, and a social life... needless to say it's rather complicated. Keep the pics coming! I want to see how your paraflow system goes =)
07-03-2009, 10:57 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Guvernment

this is becoming more and more so god deummm sexy!

thanks mr.guvernment sir. need to speed up the progress! can't keep others waiting... especially me! haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaxis

no need to justify. pat yourself on the back, you deserve it! Why? Well, Why not? :) Nice buy bianco. ... though seeing it on stock air is shattering my mortal coil. (of course this is only temporary I :up:know).

haha. weel said xaxis and thanks! yeah, i just pity the i965 that i let go for this one, never knew the cool touch of watercooling. hopefully this new chip gets a better cooling. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

:eek::shocked::up::up::up:

the first 2 emoticons, my wallet's reaction. the last 3, would be me after i boot up the system the first time and see the temps and how it easily reacts to the mild overclocking. haha.
thanks shazza.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elusid

I wish I had that kind of money haha. I'm trying to juggle college tuition, my computer, and a social life... needless to say it's rather complicated. Keep the pics coming! I want to see how your paraflow system goes =)

i understand you bro. came from that also. but during that time, i had to let go of the pc hobby... but then now, different challenges, but i'm just glad that my wife supports my hobby (as long as i don't forget about her and my 2 kids... and any expense is paid by me). :p:
07-03-2009, 11:01 PM
Chicken Patty

subscribed, very good bianco :up:

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