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I was editing as you responded - I don't see any test data on these fans yet, so who knows? I'm skeptical of manufacturer's CFM ratings. Also, the XSPC rads are good, but the Swiftech is a heck of a performer.

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Hmm. I wonder if we're thinking about the same rad as this one is very thin. It's from the quiet power series. The RX240 is twice as thick. Good point about the fans, though. I'd forgotten that we have a pretty thorough testing ground here for 25mm fans.

About the RZ bit-- it's the same one you've seen me cut with in all the pictures. It's a carbide milling bit from Bosch--much stouter than the bits that come with the RZ and cuts much quicker. Looks like a drill bit except it has a flat (not pointed) tip and the cutting grooves are sharper.

Edit: Thanks for the link. Reading now.

Edit 2: Well, it looks like I'll be canceling the order for that other XSPC RX240 and the thin fans and just going with some good 25mm fans. Thanks shazza! Really surprised at the MCR's performance in skinnee's testing. Had no idea it was that close.

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Originally Posted by Xion X2

I like the way you think, Wezly. Unfortunately, I can't take credit for that one as I just &#^@ it up by putting it on backwards. I plead not guilty by reason of insanity as I snapped those photos at about 3am, 4 hours before I had to get up and go back to work.

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So, you took the pictures late, but when did you put the case together wrong? :rofl:

Oh that's right, you didn't rivet or screw it together yet....

I'll let you off the hook this time....

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Originally Posted by shazza

Nice choice for your powder coating.

Hmmmnnn ... your choice obviously, but I probably wouldn't sacrifice 25 cm fans in order to use the XSPC 240 vs the Swiftech. Is there some aesthetic reason you prefer the XSPC? (But then, since it will be a while before anybody tests these 12cm fans with radiatiors ... you can tell us how they work).

And, as an aside - which bit do you have for your Rotozip - the one you showed with your first cuts?

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I can't find the link that fast, but I remember someone (I believe Martin) said something about slipstreams not being that great for use on rads. I don't know whether the same goes for the 12mm versions.

about caps polishing :)

i tried to remove labels from caps with nitro paint solvent and it goes really quick :) question? can i damage caps (aluminium) with nitro solvent?

just remove all labels from caps on dead abit ip35 pro :) in about half a hour
will see if any chemical reaction going to happen with caps

how is everything getting cooled with just the double ??????????? confused

this is moving right along and continues to look better and better. That powdercoating should look really sweet.

I finally broke down and bought a proper 4' lightbox myself just yesterday via Ebay. I look forward to taking it out for a photo spin when it comes in. I've seriously got to work on my photography. I recently bought a Canon SX120 SLR which would help the situation immensely compared to my old point and shoot camera. Its not as nice as a D40, but its a lot cheaper and should do what I need it to do.

love the powdercoating :D

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just remove all labels from caps on dead abit ip35 pro :) in about half a hour
will see if any chemical reaction going to happen with caps

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Good idea, illidan! Be sure to report back as I'll be interested to see how this works.

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how is everything getting cooled with just the double ??????????? confused

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Hey, pingpong--

Two rads and two loops. It's probably getting a little confusing at this point because I know I've swapped some parts in and out, but this is the current setup:

Loop 1: DDC w/ XSPC Res Top, Swiftech MCR220, Noiseblocker Multiframe fans @ 72cfm-- RAM, CPU, Mosfet, NB, SB

Loop 2: DDC w/ XSPC Res Top, Swiftech MCR220, Noiseblocker Multiframe fans @ 72cfm -- GPU1, GPU2, GPU3, GPU4

This is a lot of components to have on even two loops, but given that the DDC and XSPC Res Top is a stellar performer, and that I'm running med-high speed fans, and that I'm running low restriction blocks, I think I'll be ok.

I'd like to overclock, but I'm not looking to set any records or anything with this build. My primary concern is aesthetics at this point.

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this is moving right along and continues to look better and better. That powdercoating should look really sweet.

I finally broke down and bought a proper 4' lightbox myself just yesterday via Ebay. I look forward to taking it out for a photo spin when it comes in. I've seriously got to work on my photography. I recently bought a Canon SX120 SLR which would help the situation immensely compared to my old point and shoot camera. Its not as nice as a D40, but its a lot cheaper and should do what I need it to do.

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Nice purchase, voigts! If I could offer some advice, I would say to begin learning all about shutter speed, aperture and lighting. Just my humble opinion, but I feel that these make up 75% of your shots.

It always helps to have a nice light source such as it appears you've purchased, but there are a lot of techniques in using it that you'll soon discover can alter your photos dramatically. Having the above basics down will help you a lot.

Good luck in your ventures into photography!

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love the powdercoating :D

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Thanks, nigelke!


Short update-- (sorry, no pictures)

I'm in the process of moving all of my tools into a local storage unit that I've just rented out as my new workspace as there remains some fab work to be done before refleXion is ready to go off to paint. So this will help speed things along. I have almost all the parts now that are going into refleXion. The EK chipset/mosfet block should arrive today, and I'll snap a few pics so that everyone can see how it looks on the board.

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Good idea, illidan! Be sure to report back as I'll be interested to see how this works.

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so far no changes :)

here some (bad quality) pictures

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2156/18022010295.jpg

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http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7427/18022010297.jpg

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Puzzled ?

2 x 5970 :)
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=587

Gotcha, illidan. I was only counting that as 2 x GPUs, but now I understand ;)

Great job on those caps, illidan!!! :D

Good news, everyone. I'm running on the Foxconn board right now as I type this. So the work on the caps doesn't appear to have done any damage to the board. At least not short-term.

I did get a good scare when I first booted as I had a "AMCI BIOS NOT INSTALLED" error, but after resetting the CMOS and going into the BIOS and loading the defaults, everything is working fine. Probably just pressed a jumper switch or something when I was working on the board.

But she's up and running, and everything appears to be operating normally.

While I will probably do this with my new board as well, I would advise anyone who attempts this to be extremely careful and cautious. Do so at your own risk as this voids your warranty, so if anything happens during the process, then you are likely out a motherboard and whatever you paid for it.

Photos of the new motherboard and EK full chipset block to come soon. Setting up the studio now.

Moar
(again, in all caps)

Shots from the studio--


http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8055/dsc12250001.jpg
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An added, unexpected benefit from this new board is that not only does it match my color scheme a lot better because of the mostly black connectors, but the few connectors on the board that are a grayish silver match these DangerDen nickel-plated blocks almost perfectly. :)

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/92/dsc12590001.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2787/dsc12640001.jpg

You may notice that I've removed the stickers from the SSDs to give them a cleaner look. I also have some 6-32 set screws on the way to fill those holes on the sides (thanks again for the suggestion, KG.)

In addition, the Zero Gravity Chamber center panel window that they're mounted to has been framed in black to dress up the piece by hiding the rough edges of the perspex. The chamber still needs a little more work before it's fully complete to my satisfaction (meaning that it looks polished enough to appear factory-made), but it's getting there.

The EK full cover chipset block for the eVGA X58 SLI LE in nickel/acetal. This thing is beautiful.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7449/dsc12720001.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/198/dsc12690001.jpg
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3937/dsc12750001.jpg
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http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1074/dsc12950001.jpg
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Very fine craftsmanship, Eddy. :up:

The block's not installed yet because I first need to test this eVGA board and make sure it's not DOA.

More to come into the weekend.

really sweet stuf you got there :D

Also love the photography skills ;)

Superb as always... I'm running out of words here.

beautiful
what else to say :)

Wow men, nice shot you got there!!!! It´s going to be great when you finish the work.

PS: Do you recive my PM?

amazing! cant wait! :D

Very nice!

please stop the pictures :p: i almost drooled on the school computer

Your new EVGA motherboard certainly fits in with your planned colour scheme. The clear CPU block and your new full cover chipset block will look great together. Looking forward to seeing them all on and tubing fitted. I take it you are going to polish the caps on your new board too. Looking great as always :yepp:

Love the new board, definitely liking it with this build much more than the Foxconn.