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07-04-2009, 01:38 AM
bianco

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

subscribed, very good bianco :up:

thank you CP!
will try to keep more updates flowing. :)
07-04-2009, 01:46 AM
Neox69

WOW, all I can say is... I am jealous! One day I will have a great build like that... Keep up the good work.
07-04-2009, 06:59 AM
bianco

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Originally Posted by Neox69

WOW, all I can say is... I am jealous! One day I will have a great build like that... Keep up the good work.

thank you neox. appreciate the kind words, especially when there's a lot of greater builds. :) glad you like it.
07-04-2009, 07:33 AM
blaxtr3m3

You just take brilliant pictures :up:
Keep them comming :D
07-04-2009, 08:03 AM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

thank you CP!
will try to keep more updates flowing. :)

You better :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaxtr3m3

You just take brilliant pictures :up:
Keep them comming :D

Oh, you ain't seen nothing yet buddy. ;)
07-04-2009, 06:43 PM
millertime359

Coming along nicely :up:
07-15-2009, 09:10 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaxtr3m3

You just take brilliant pictures :up:
Keep them comming :D

thanks again blaxtr3m3. will try to keep the pics interesting

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Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

You better :p:
Oh, you ain't seen nothing yet buddy. ;)

haha. took quite a while... but a new update coming in a short while.

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Originally Posted by millertime359

Coming along nicely :up:

thank you millertime359.
07-15-2009, 09:13 PM
bianco

tfc, hot red rads

apologies for the slow updates... here's something for now:

i discussed the plan with a close friend a few months back on 'updating' the old rads, and we both thought that a new paint should bring a fresh look.
that should clean up the battered and scratched bods of the rad.
finally, managed to get some time and work on it.

unfortunately, i forgot to take the before pics - although this pretty much was how it looked like before the 'operation'
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...03_31_1270.jpg

at first, i had the insane idea of hand painting them... definitely not working :p: as you can see here. haha.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/b2cc9c2c.png

spent time fixing the catastrophe... managed to get down to the bare metal part! first time seeing a semi-naked feser :D
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/b098c284.png

needs a bit more sanding
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/6d94418e.png

details on the inlet/outlet end, didn't sand too much here - worried the solder will be ruined
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/c99e5047.png

the other end, same thing - solder clearly seen
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/d809425e.png

a little more work and should be ready for painting
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/9cb011cb.png

a peek inside the paint booth
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/23d2ad06.png

drying time... test of patience
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/5f6c7371.png

and it's done
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/54ea1c06.png

after applying clear coat
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/902bde92.png
07-15-2009, 10:49 PM
Neox69

:explode:I wish I had the patience you have my friend. Still very impressive build!
07-16-2009, 12:06 AM
bianco

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Originally Posted by Neox69

:explode:I wish I had the patience you have my friend. Still very impressive build!

thanks neox. it took a lot of control on my part not to rush it. just glad that all that work paid off and over with! :p:
07-23-2009, 07:47 PM
bianco

my rad brackets

and so it continues...
the paraflow hole at the bottom provided some challenge in mounting the radiators. so i spent quite sometime designing a bracket that would be sturdy, fit right into the lower compartment, unobtrusive to the paraflow (and intake fans) and robust enough to hold the rads. it took me a couple of 'prototypes' until i settled on the final version.

it starts with the aluminum sheet, a few strips are cut
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/f1805f28.png

the edges are filed and sanded
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/3c908e39.png

the corners are rounded off and cleaned up as well
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/3cbe1911.png

measurements done, bend lines marked and mounting holes drilled
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/916f36e6.png

first strip clamped down
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/9aee33d3.png

bent and hammered down
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/811453e1.png

special treatment on the rad mounting holes
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/8f3667de.png

rad mounting holes cleaned
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/14e6142e.png

bottom mounting holes tapped
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/64dc82a0.png

and done
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/adc2acac.png

now that the bracket is done, time for 'almost' final fitting, the 240 was the first one up
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/d4e59f94.png

view from the midplate, the rad mount hole allows minor adjustments
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/ddbdb08b.png

view from the back
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/4eeac229.png

view from opposite side
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/c6412258.png

the bracket can block the receiving holes for the side panel
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/4ab9e351.png

this tab in the side panel will hit the bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/ad27531c.png

solution: tab bent back flat with the panel
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/07e60cab.png

panel secure and stable even minus 1 holding tab
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/19ee47e8.png

360 rad gets the same treatment
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/35d752aa.png

facing each other
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/06952d29.png

looks alright... queued for painting
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/66ac7656.png
07-23-2009, 08:30 PM
Chicken Patty

beautifully done bianco, love the paint and love the brackets :up:
07-23-2009, 09:25 PM
shazza

Nice update. I like the red rads - definitely adds a bit of flare to an already great looking build.
07-23-2009, 10:14 PM
Maxspam

Waiting in anticipation.
07-24-2009, 02:27 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

beautifully done bianco, love the paint and love the brackets :up:

thanks CP! now i need to decide on the color of the bracket. see if either black or red would look nicer with the rads. will be using the prototypes for experiment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Nice update. I like the red rads - definitely adds a bit of flare to an already great looking build.

thanks shazza. and i'm glad you like it!

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Originally Posted by Maxspam

Waiting in anticipation.

haha. thanks max. moving in snail's pace due to time constraints... glad to have you watching this one.
07-24-2009, 06:50 AM
sniperbob

awesome looking brackets! you planning on painting them?
07-24-2009, 11:32 AM
charles_h

Very nice job on those rad mounts Bianco! :up:

Shame you had to bend back that side-panel notch... shouldn't be a problem though as there's still two. :)
07-24-2009, 04:50 PM
bianco

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Originally Posted by sniperbob

awesome looking brackets! you planning on painting them?

thanks sniperbob. :)
yeah, still deciding between red and black though. i'm leaning more towards black... but i'll be painting the 2 'bad' copies i made earlier. easier for me to visualize.
this is one of the earlier copies i made, had to make adjustments to the bends
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...g/08edc635.png

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Very nice job on those rad mounts Bianco! :up:
Shame you had to bend back that side-panel notch... shouldn't be a problem though as there's still two. :)

thanks Charles! :)
yeah, it was either that or make an opening on the bracket. but i decided not to since it could weaken the bracket and bend when the rads are filled. anyways, i gave the side panel a scientific way of checking for sturdiness (by shaking the case :p), and it didn't come loose or rattle. :D
07-24-2009, 04:58 PM
Chicken Patty

bianco, I think some black will look nice with the rads. You know, red and black :D
07-24-2009, 05:27 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

bianco, I think some black will look nice with the rads. You know, red and black :D

i hear you CP. i did a couple of sketches (on paper... still crappy with sketchup :p:) and tried red/black as bracket colors... and the black seems to be the better choice. the red just makes it look blend with the rad... while the black seems to make the bracket a part of the chassis the rad stands out better.
07-24-2009, 05:39 PM
Elusid

Aren't you not going to really see it anyway because it's behind mesh? Well I guess if you paint it red you will but black I think would stealth it a bit... go black ;)
07-24-2009, 05:53 PM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

i hear you CP. i did a couple of sketches (on paper... still crappy with sketchup :p:) and tried red/black as bracket colors... and the black seems to be the better choice. the red just makes it look blend with the rad... while the black seems to make the bracket a part of the chassis the rad stands out better.

yeah red and red would just look too ..... red! :ROTF:

i think black brackets will add a really nice touch to it :D
07-24-2009, 06:17 PM
Maxspam

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

haha. thanks max. moving in snail's pace due to time constraints... glad to have you watching this one.

You and me both brah.
08-06-2009, 09:18 PM
charles_h

Any updates bianco? :)
08-07-2009, 03:04 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elusid

Aren't you not going to really see it anyway because it's behind mesh? Well I guess if you paint it red you will but black I think would stealth it a bit... go black ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

yeah red and red would just look too ..... red! :ROTF:
i think black brackets will add a really nice touch to it :D

yup, the brackets will be black. i never really got to do the paint test, but been relying on old fashioned drawings on paper. :P black had a better effect than red.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspam

You and me both brah.

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Any updates bianco? :)

thank you Max and Charles for the interest.
unfortunately, my day job required more time from me... extending into early mornings. and i will have to attend a series of training-meetings for several days in the next few weeks. *sigh*

i'm preparing a couple of pictures for upload on a very recent acquisition i've made for the project though... hopefully this would be enough to keep this project interesting. :)
08-07-2009, 01:56 PM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

yup, the brackets will be black. i never really got to do the paint test, but been relying on old fashioned drawings on paper. :P black had a better effect than red.

thank you Max and Charles for the interest.
unfortunately, my day job required more time from me... extending into early mornings. and i will have to attend a series of training-meetings for several days in the next few weeks. *sigh*

i'm preparing a couple of pictures for upload on a very recent acquisition i've made for the project though... hopefully this would be enough to keep this project interesting. :)

good choice then on the brackets bianco. Can't wait to see them finished :up:
08-09-2009, 01:36 AM
blaxtr3m3

This build is taking too long !! How can u wait ??
08-14-2009, 07:51 AM
kgtiger

Looking really sweet Bianco,:clap:

I am also looking at the TJ07 case for my first WC project.
The challenge I have is, the 5 computer retail outlets I have rang in Perth so far don’t have one in stock, and when you mention that you want to put a radiator in the top, the phone either goes quiet or you get a dumb ass comment like “ it’s not a car you know”.

The last thing I want to do is hijack your work-log, so I will try to keep it short.
If you could help me out I will appreciate it greatly.

What I would like to do is put one of the radiators from the list below into the inside top of the case with 25mm fans, however as I can’t get my hands on one to measure from the inside top down to the motherboard and from the inside back forward to see how much room there is, I need help.

I would like to use either a "Model: MC-RADI360MOD Magicool Elegant 360mm Copper Radiator with Integrated Polycarbonate Reservoir 120(W)x34(D)x424(H)mm"
found here
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23793
Or a Model: MC-RADI240MOD Magicool Elegant 240mm Copper Radiator with Integrated Polycarbonate Reservoir 122(W)x34(D)x305(H)mm
Found here
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23792
If there is not enough room the either one of these, then a Model: MC-360UVB Magicool 3 X 120mm Premium Copper Fin Radiator - UV Blue Finish Dimensions: 121x29x397mm (WxDxH),
Found here
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21620
There is also a Model: MC-240UVB Magicool 2 X 120mm Premium Copper Fin Radiator - UV Blue Finish Dimensions: 121x35x277mm (WxDxH) at performance pc as well however it’s depth is 35mm thick.

The real question is will there be enough space between the bottom of the fans and the motherboard, which will be a Asus Rampage II Extreme in my case, I know your not using this motherboard.

I want to do a full para-flow on my project

If by chance there is enough room I might use a XSPC RX.

Thank you in advance for all your time and effort I do appreciate it.
08-14-2009, 06:29 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Looking really sweet Bianco,:clap:

I am also looking at the TJ07 case for my first WC project.
The challenge I have is, the 5 computer retail outlets I have rang in Perth so far don’t have one in stock, and when you mention that you want to put a radiator in the top, the phone either goes quiet or you get a dumb ass comment like “ it’s not a car you know”.:mad:

The last thing I want to do is hijack your work-log, so I will try to keep it short.:rolleyes:
If you could help me out I will appreciate it greatly.

What I would like to do is put one of the radiators from the list below into the inside top of the case with 25mm fans, however as I can’t get my hands on one to measure from the inside top down to the motherboard and from the inside back forward to see how much room there is, I need help.

I would like to use either a "Model: MC-RADI360MOD Magicool Elegant 360mm Copper Radiator with Integrated Polycarbonate Reservoir 120(W)x34(D)x424(H)mm"
found here
(http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23793)
Or a Model: MC-RADI240MOD Magicool Elegant 240mm Copper Radiator with Integrated Polycarbonate Reservoir 122(W)x34(D)x305(H)mm
Found here (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23792)
If there is not enough room the either one of these, then a Model: MC-360UVB Magicool 3 X 120mm Premium Copper Fin Radiator - UV Blue Finish Dimensions: 121x29x397mm (WxDxH),
Found here
(http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21620)
There is also a Model: MC-240UVB Magicool 2 X 120mm Premium Copper Fin Radiator - UV Blue Finish Dimensions: 121x35x277mm (WxDxH) at performance pc as well however it’s depth is 35mm thick.

The real question is will there be enough space between the bottom of the fans and the motherboard, which will be a Asus Rampage II Extreme in my case, I know your not using this motherboard.

If by chance there is enough room I might use a XSPC RX.

Thank you in advance for all your time and effort I do appreciate it.:D

thanks kgtiger. i already have the case in rev-atx, and i cannot make measurements based on the atx config. but i'll still try my best to help you...
from what i understand, you want to mount the top rad inside the case. the clearance from the case ceiling and the top of the mobo tray is 40mm. it seems that you can mount the rad, but not the fans - which i guess you can mount outside (in pull config). btw, why do you want to put the rad on top? there should be enough space at the lower compartment (if you don't need the hdd bays).
08-14-2009, 06:50 PM
kgtiger

Thanks Bianco for that, I had a gut feeling there might not be enough room to have both rad and fans.
I really want to keep everything inside the case and don't now how well a rad would work without any fans pushing any air through them.
By the way I have edited my post so the links now go where they should.
Love what you have done so far, keep it up.:up:
08-14-2009, 07:11 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Thanks Bianco for that, I had a gut feeling there might not be enough room to have both rad and fans.
I really want to keep everything inside the case and don't now how well a rad would work without any fans pushing any air through them.
By the way I have edited my post so the links now go where they should.
Love what you have done so far, keep it up.:up:

np kgtiger. i understand, but do consider having the rads at the lower compartment or even the front bay area. i've tried running my previous system without the fans turned on for the rads, and it's not good. :p:
08-14-2009, 07:29 PM
kgtiger

I din't think it would Bianco.
Looks like I will recess 2 240 rads in the front hard drive bay in para-flow mode and a 360 in the bottom like you have.
Thanks for all your time mate, much appreciated and congratulations on the new arrival.
08-21-2009, 12:14 PM
bianco

CaseCarnage... continues!

and here goes... a real update!
since this would be another of the 'case carnage' series...
those who have weak heart and sensitive to seeing a chassis gutted, please avert your eyes.
you have been warned! :p:

after i saw the slot in drive, i have been toying with the idea of incorporating it in my system.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...n/c6ea0611.png

but of course, it won't simply go into the drivebay... that would be too easy... so out came the masking tape and tools
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/0a80d765.png

after spending time filing and sanding the edges
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/2626e7d9.png

masking tape removed for closer inspection
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/38659105.png

attempted to use the 3mm thick aluminum sheet for the drive bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/423cdbf3.png

however, it proved too difficult to fold - especially the short sides... moved to plan b
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/94b194db.png

measurements and markings completed
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/1077340a.png

first cutting done by dremel, filed the edges
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/6d17e33b.png

corners cut with combination of dremel and nibbler
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/df14a97a.png

after some metal origami
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/8bc83305.png

optical drive in its cage, the back of the optical drive
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/1fcff3b4.png

viewed from the other side/front
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/72e77056.png

as seen from above
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/08067236.png

next tasks... open up the bottom for sata data and power connection, then spray paint
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...e/34f52b6d.png
08-21-2009, 05:54 PM
Armitage

That cage wont vibrate when there is a cd in there?
08-21-2009, 06:25 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armitage

That cage wont vibrate when there is a cd in there?

hopefully not. will have a 'test' next week when time permits. if it does, then probably a few more mounting points to secure it.
08-21-2009, 06:55 PM
charles_h

A+ for effort bianco!

I love that you took on a really challenging concept Mate and I give total props for that... my only thing is execution and I think you know what I mean. I say this only in the hopes that you understand what I'm saying is done so with only the most positive of intents.

I look forward to your next update. :)
08-21-2009, 07:08 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

A+ for effort bianco!

I love that you took on a really challenging concept Mate and I give total props for that... my only thing is execution and I think you know what I mean. I say this only in the hopes that you understand what I'm saying is done so with only the most positive of intents.

I look forward to your next update. :)

thanks Charles!
yeah, i'm not done with it yet. sketching some options to stealth the screw heads and the drive face. :) totally understand and appreciate your continued interest; in spite the (uber) slow progress. :p:
08-21-2009, 07:17 PM
bullydog

nice to see you back in action bro...and you have a real update this time round! keep it coming :up:
08-21-2009, 07:24 PM
charles_h

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

thanks Charles!
yeah, i'm not done with it yet. sketching some options to stealth the screw heads and the drive face. :) totally understand and appreciate your continued interest; in spite the (uber) slow progress. :p:

Sounds great bianco!

I really hate being critical of other people's work which is why I tend to avoid doing so. After all the work you've put into this build, I just felt it was a bit below what I've seen to date. I'm pleased to hear you're still working on tidying up that drive mod. Counter sunk screws sound good... I wonder about maybe some kind of outer flange that looked good and cleaned up the cutout. Took massive stones to cut into the top of that case... as I said A+ for effort and I really mean than!

Anyway Mate, I look forward to seeing what you come up with. :)
08-21-2009, 07:28 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullydog

nice to see you back in action bro...and you have a real update this time round! keep it coming :up:

thanks bro. :D will try my best to have it up and flowing soon. :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Sounds great bianco!

I really hate being critical of other people's work which is why I tend to avoid doing so. After all the work you've put into this build, I just felt it was a bit below what I've seen to date. I'm pleased to hear you're still working on tidying up that drive mod. Counter sunk screws sound good... I wonder about maybe some kind of outer flange that looked good and cleaned up the cutout. Took massive stones to cut into the top of that case... as I said A+ for effort and I really mean than!

Anyway Mate, I look forward to seeing what you come up with. :)

i don't mind at all Charles; especially if it's coming from you... you know your stuff and i respect your opinion.
believe me, it took me quite a while before i started drilling on the top of the case. it wasn't like the bottom where it won't be an eyesore if i made a mistake; this was visible to all!
yup, that's one of the options, i'll be getting a step drill soon. but there's another idea that's been nagging at the back of my head since i finished mounting the drive... :D
thanks again Charles!
08-21-2009, 09:27 PM
Chicken Patty

WOW bianco, thats a great idea. Love the mounting of the drive :up:
08-22-2009, 02:48 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

WOW bianco, thats a great idea. Love the mounting of the drive :up:

thanks CP! after seeing the slot-in drive... i couldn't resist!
08-22-2009, 06:26 AM
SNiiPE_DoGG

A c-sink bit and some black Hex head c-sink screws will fix that top right up bianco - its possible for you to bring the face of the drive up to the top surface of the case right?
08-22-2009, 03:25 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

A c-sink bit and some black Hex head c-sink screws will fix that top right up bianco - its possible for you to bring the face of the drive up to the top surface of the case right?

that's right S_D, a few minutes of filing the case opening should provide enough clearance for the drive to be flush with the case.
08-22-2009, 03:33 PM
Armitage

Also. Maybe save the images as jpg? These PNG's are a mb a piece :)
08-24-2009, 08:23 AM
kgtiger

Looking good bianco, would also like to see the drive flush with the top
08-24-2009, 08:35 AM
Kibbler

bianco, I really like the slim slot-load idea (thought about it for my Antec 300). I suggest buying something like THIS or any other variant on that page.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8859/ppcfh0401.jpg

Then cut it apart to make a proper slim ODD mounting bracket (mounting holes are standardized). It should be more secure than what you have now. Of course...you'll need to figure out how to mount it to your case...

Good luck!
08-29-2009, 10:19 PM
xaxis

bianco, I really appreciate your ingenuity (and dremel work) regarding the cd/dvd drive installation! Excellent job. I noted you found yourself content with the way it is as it stands (I think)... which is cool, because it looks great. But as others (I think) have asked, would it be easy enough to bring the cd/dvd drive up flush with the case?

Regardless, muy kudos. :up:
10-01-2009, 10:11 PM
bianco

before i post some updates, a reply to the generous audience :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armitage

Also. Maybe save the images as jpg? These PNG's are a mb a piece :)

sure, i didn't realize i was using the same conversion/watermarking settings for those photos from my other hobby that i share... now back to jpg.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Looking good bianco, would also like to see the drive flush with the top

thanks kgtiger. i'll have an update on that in a little while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kibbler

bianco, I really like the slim slot-load idea (thought about it for my Antec 300). I suggest buying something like THIS or any other variant on that page.

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8859/ppcfh0401.jpg

Then cut it apart to make a proper slim ODD mounting bracket (mounting holes are standardized). It should be more secure than what you have now. Of course...you'll need to figure out how to mount it to your case...

Good luck!

thanks for the input bro. went back to the drawing board and revised the odd bracket. the next post will have the update and outcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaxis

bianco, I really appreciate your ingenuity (and dremel work) regarding the cd/dvd drive installation! Excellent job. I noted you found yourself content with the way it is as it stands (I think)... which is cool, because it looks great. But as others (I think) have asked, would it be easy enough to bring the cd/dvd drive up flush with the case?

Regardless, muy kudos. :up:

thanks xaxis! yup, got myself to give up on my earlier ideas on the optical drive. updates on next post.
10-01-2009, 10:15 PM
bianco

brackets... brackets... and more brackets...

alright, lost track of too many things. time to update my project log. :P :P :P

first off, res brackets were trimmed off the 'fat'... will have to shave off the ragged edges and smoothen it again
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/6aeb3a08.jpg

waste product of the 'liposuction'
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/16aea665.jpg

pump brackets
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/5a335a17.jpg

hdd bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/832c5b69.jpg

...which goes vertically on the side of the bay drive plates
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/5884fc4b.jpg

optical drive bracket, revision - encloses the entire drive now and holds it up flush with the top of the case
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...n/6c2f86dd.jpg

cut an opening at the back of the bracket for the ports
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...n/b88a3b85.jpg

quick shot of the top slot loading optical drive flush with the case... i couldn't find any countersunk socket heads, settled on these pan heads instead
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...n/1b9954b6.jpg
10-01-2009, 10:44 PM
shazza

Very nice, indeed, bianco. Nice job with that drive.
10-01-2009, 10:50 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Very nice, indeed, bianco. Nice job with that drive.

thanks a lot shazza! :D
10-01-2009, 11:11 PM
headala

Very clean; I like it!
10-02-2009, 12:07 AM
ridney

excellent build bianco!
10-02-2009, 08:29 AM
kgtiger

Excellent fabrication of the brackets there Bianco.:clap:

I have swung by your work log from time to time lately to see your progress, but you must have been working in the shed with the radio on.:rofl:

It's excellent to see you back on track and with an update there mate.:up:
10-02-2009, 08:34 AM
millertime359

Updates look great, keep them coming. :up:
11-13-2009, 05:35 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by headala

Very clean; I like it!

thanks headala, glad you did

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridney

excellent build bianco!

thanks ridney. i think i saw your system in vrz forum, looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Excellent fabrication of the brackets there Bianco.:clap:

I have swung by your work log from time to time lately to see your progress, but you must have been working in the shed with the radio on.:rofl:

It's excellent to see you back on track and with an update there mate.:up:

thank you Graeme. haha.
i wish that was the case! although, yeah - been working on it more the last few weeks. will be have a flurry of updates... starting with the next post. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

Updates look great, keep them coming. :up:

thanks millertime. will do!
11-13-2009, 05:36 PM
bianco

cables and sleeves

alright, it's been a long time... and i'm glad to say - much progress has occurred during the long 'silence'. as mentioned earlier... here are the updates; let me start with this:

raw materials for the task at hand
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/7b5ce503.jpg

prep time - cutting wires and heatshrinks
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/2ad556ae.jpg

time to get crimping
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/775ac30f.jpg

completed crimping connectors, couldn't help myself and started sleeving some wires
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/9445d75b.jpg

sleeving the rest of the wires
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/125cba7d.jpg

24pin atx... done
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/87fbd736.jpg

the rest of the psu cables
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/0dd47b91.jpg

worked on this as well
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/e9fa2aa0.jpg

testing the connection... well, i guess my soldering doesn't suck that bad
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/c77511d9.jpg

and it would end up here:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/ff209dfa.jpg
11-13-2009, 05:46 PM
shazza

Nice to see you back, bianco! Comes as no surprise, you're sleeving looks great! Nice work on your custom wiring.
11-13-2009, 06:59 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Nice to see you back, bianco! Comes as no surprise, you're sleeving looks great! Nice work on your custom wiring.

thank you shazza.
i'm just glad it all works. i wasn't too confident in my crimping nor my soldering... that's why i had to test each wire if it was conducting at all.
11-14-2009, 07:26 AM
nej

Sleeve looks cool Bianco.:up:
Waiting for more coming in.
11-14-2009, 06:27 PM
charles_h

Very nice work Bianco! :up:

It takes courage to use all black wires but this is the sort of commitment we've come to expect from you. :)

Great to see you back M8 - looking forward to MOAR!
11-15-2009, 05:49 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by nej

Sleeve looks cool Bianco.:up:
Waiting for more coming in.

thanks bro! will do.
looking forward to your project too! :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles_h

Very nice work Bianco! :up:
It takes courage to use all black wires but this is the sort of commitment we've come to expect from you. :)
Great to see you back M8 - looking forward to MOAR!

thank you Charles! means a lot coming from you! :D
the custom wiring was a nice change... i'd have to say crimping is a much enjoyable task than using pin removers!
11-15-2009, 05:50 AM
bianco

i hope they're not obsolete yet...

finally, the gtx280s have seen daylight again.
i actually had to replace the stock cooling on one since the temporary gpu that i was using last time died on me (hd3870 toxic). then i kept having problems with the gtx280 - which i hoped was caused by a fault when i put back the stock cooling and not the card itself. eventually, i got my hands on a 9800gt for the temp gpu.

anyways, i can't wait to get the gpus on water and see if they all still work and the waterblocks that eddy (ek) sent over for replacement would be better than the first version/batch that i had.

i know you've seen this more than enough, but i still love how it looks... one massive gpu
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/8ed901f6.jpg

after the usual removal of the stock cooling, i also removed the dual slot bracket
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/48a0c387.jpg

time to clean up
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/4a267261.jpg

time to get acquainted with ek's masterpiece
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/dfae62b5.jpg

all 3 done
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/de50cbec.jpg

closer look on the single slot cover
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/71680a5d.jpg

top view, sexy acrylic and nickel
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/c1d33960.jpg

attack formation...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/d9879941.jpg
11-15-2009, 08:51 AM
Chicken Patty

siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!!!!
11-15-2009, 11:17 AM
kgtiger

:woot:That looks sweeeet, mate, excellent to see you back at it.
Nice custom cables there and as for the sleeving, excellent work there as well.:up:

Must say first time I have seen three 280 WC cards before, very nice.:wiggle:
11-15-2009, 11:28 AM
faster3200

Those red screws look awesome. Mind if I steal the idea?
11-15-2009, 11:35 AM
millertime359

Did you paint the screws, or find them anodized?
11-15-2009, 11:43 AM
djmattm

the red screws are amazing! Mmhh i think i'm gonna steal your idea too:D
11-15-2009, 07:52 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!!!!

thanks CP! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

:woot:That looks sweeeet, mate, excellent to see you back at it.
Nice custom cables there and as for the sleeving, excellent work there as well.:up:
Must say first time I have seen three 280 WC cards before, very nice.:wiggle:

thanks bro. glad the trio has the same effect on you as it did on me. haha. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by faster3200

Those red screws look awesome. Mind if I steal the idea?

thanks faster3200. of course! i don't mind, afterall i have borrowed ideas from the awesome projects here and everywhere as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

Did you paint the screws, or find them anodized?

i painted the screws individually. those that can be seen from the side - i also painted the threads. :p: and i re-touched the paint after i tightened the screws.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmattm

the red screws are amazing! Mmhh i think i'm gonna steal your idea too:D

thanks djmattm. haha. i'd be honored if you did! :D
11-16-2009, 11:12 AM
kgtiger

Its good to see that you have followed the red screws from your motherboard onto the WC blocks on your cards.
It gives them the Bianco accent to make the common, "unique"
Love it, I feel I might add it to the ideas I copied as well.
Thank you
11-17-2009, 09:23 PM
dro

@bianco

Did you purchase the vandal switch locally?
If so, which part of singapore?
Or did you have them shipped from the states?

Thanks~
11-18-2009, 03:07 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Its good to see that you have followed the red screws from your motherboard onto the WC blocks on your cards.
It gives them the Bianco accent to make the common, "unique"
Love it, I feel I might add it to the ideas I copied as well.
Thank you

thank you bro. glad you liked it! and of course, you can definitely use the idea. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dro

@bianco
Did you purchase the vandal switch locally?
If so, which part of singapore?
Or did you have them shipped from the states?
Thanks~

hi dro. no, i got them/shipped from ppc.
although i've heard from friends in vrz that it is available in sim lim tower; it's the building across the famous sim lim square (if you're familiar with sg).
11-19-2009, 03:36 PM
recta

Hi,
Looking really sweet Bianco :shocked::up:
12-06-2009, 08:58 AM
dro

Thanks for the info bianco~
Will have my friend look into it
Or might just come down there during the next great SG sale~ ;)
12-06-2009, 06:03 PM
Neox69

DAMN THAT IS NICE! :shocked:
12-13-2009, 02:02 PM
LeandroJVarini

wow, TRI SLI on water!!! man, is dream!!! nice work!!!
12-29-2009, 10:15 PM
bianco

Quote:

Quote:

Originally Posted by recta

Hi,
Looking really sweet Bianco :shocked::up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dro

Thanks for the info bianco~
Will have my friend look into it
Or might just come down there during the next great SG sale~ ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neox69

DAMN THAT IS NICE! :shocked:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeandroJVarini

wow, TRI SLI on water!!! man, is dream!!! nice work!!!

thanks a lot guys! huge update coming up...
12-29-2009, 10:17 PM
bianco

status quo

final update for this year... :P
been really busy with my kids (which i enjoy) and work (which i need)... and thanks to rockband - my ps3 has been getting some mileage keeping me 'away' from my pc most of the time. haha.

anyways, to start off... i had the rads mounted at the bottom compartment... the 'cool' pair
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/4216447c.jpg

here's the 360 from the side
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/1a543abd.jpg

and the feser 240 on the other side
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/273a9580.jpg

pumps mounted
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/e471a84b.jpg

ports for tubes coming from rads below
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/ea4fe636.jpg

vipercheck flow indicators, serve as ports for tubes going back to the rads
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/3d2a8b56.jpg

busy down under; connection from viperchecks above - splits into return tubes to rad and drainport below
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/dd1612cb.jpg

took a break from 'pipework' and prep'd the motherboard
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/9937be61.jpg

the cpu was not left out
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/0717318c.jpg

resting on the mobo tray
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/7f2a4029.jpg

last few stages of the progress, graphics cards in. tubes connected.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/3859aee9.jpg

filling it up
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/b49a2cb9.jpg

view from the top
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/34d3f266.jpg

eventually revised the fitting configuration for the gpu loop
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/dc0bca7d.jpg

after some tidying up of the cables
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/16fdd016.jpg

'final' look
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/dea265db.jpg
12-29-2009, 10:20 PM
Chicken Patty

absolutely amazing, WOW. This deserves to be on MDPC if you ask me. How does the backside look? BTW, Happy New Year bro :)
12-29-2009, 10:29 PM
H2O

Wow, what a killer computer! Thanks for posting pics of the Bitspower NB/SB block too, I have been loking everywhere for pics of it on a Classified. Keep up the great work!

Just a quick question, if I may: how easy is it to change the TJ07 motherboard tray to an inverted ATX position?
12-29-2009, 11:36 PM
whuzabi

that looks great. the only think i would change are the fittings above the GPU

there are 3 in a row. maybe 1 is enough ?!
12-30-2009, 12:03 AM
josk1

I LOOOVE.... your cosmos S box behind :ROTF:

just kidding, nice work there!!!
the wait was worth it !
12-30-2009, 12:14 AM
n00b 0f l337

I'm nto sure why you used so many fittings, when many of those turns and 45" would have been natural.
12-30-2009, 04:06 AM
callen_1

The paint job on the case is stunning, really smacks you in the face. It's a shame the fluid can't keep up, it looks a little dull when compared. Overall though the whole build is just awesome, and i hope you have a massive monitor.

BTW did you ever consider black tygon? It would contrast great with the wicked paint, but that's just my stupid opinion :)
12-30-2009, 05:37 AM
Anemic

Woooow, looks VERY very nice.... Mesmerzing ; )
12-30-2009, 06:06 AM
kgtiger

Excellent work bianco, the red inside of the case look excellent and I like the red coolant too.:up:
However the res is the one thing that keep catching my eye. Is the slight angle on the res, dew to the tubing from the pumps pushed it over a tad, it just throws it all off a little.

All in all I am really happy to see you have finished Raistlin, I have been watching and hoping for some time now,
you have done very well mate, you should be proud of yourself.:up:
12-30-2009, 06:12 AM
RCG_Bex

SMEXY!!! *licks*

Can I steals? Please?

~Bex
12-30-2009, 08:55 AM
leo_bsb

I second the too many fittings opinion.
I would also change the pumps position, there is no reason to buy a performance top and put a 90º fitting on top, you could just use the pump in the "performance" position, or put them connected directly to the reservoirs.
I still think that the XPSC dual bay/dual pump res is the best solution for dual loops on small or too cluttered cases.
12-30-2009, 07:51 PM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

absolutely amazing, WOW. This deserves to be on MDPC if you ask me. How does the backside look? BTW, Happy New Year bro :)

thanks CP! waiting for the vandal switches and lighting stuff to complete the back. will have pictures eventually. :) and a happy new year to you too bro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2O

Wow, what a killer computer! Thanks for posting pics of the Bitspower NB/SB block too, I have been loking everywhere for pics of it on a Classified. Keep up the great work!
Just a quick question, if I may: how easy is it to change the TJ07 motherboard tray to an inverted ATX position?

thanks h2o. and here's one more for you. :)
as for inverting the mobo:
1, swapped the top/bottom rails but the disadvantage is - spacing would be too close to the top. although you won't have to change the backplate.
2, custom backplate, by purchasing (ie murdermod) or fabricating your own.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...d/f998ffdc.png

Quote:

Originally Posted by whuzabi

that looks great. the only think i would change are the fittings above the GPU
there are 3 in a row. maybe 1 is enough ?!

thanks whuzabi. hehe. yeah, but i just wanted to see how it'd look and i wanted to have the gpu (out) tube parallel with the cpu/nbsb (out) tube.

Quote:

Originally Posted by josk1

I LOOOVE.... your cosmos S box behind :ROTF:
just kidding, nice work there!!!
the wait was worth it !

haha. i love that box too. it's a very handy work sidetable. :p:

Quote:

Originally Posted by n00b 0f l337

I'm nto sure why you used so many fittings, when many of those turns and 45" would have been natural.

i've yet to perfect the 'molding' the tubes to the shape i want. will have some more test on the tube routing after my order of new tubes come. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by callen_1

The paint job on the case is stunning, really smacks you in the face. It's a shame the fluid can't keep up, it looks a little dull when compared. Overall though the whole build is just awesome, and i hope you have a massive monitor.
BTW did you ever consider black tygon? It would contrast great with the wicked paint, but that's just my stupid opinion :)

thanks callen.
yeah, wondered about using black tygon... might consider it if the red primochills don't cut it. and yeah, it'd be accompanied by a dell 3008.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemic

Woooow, looks VERY very nice.... Mesmerzing ; )

thanks anemic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Excellent work bianco, the red inside of the case look excellent and I like the red coolant too.:up:
However the res is the one thing that keep catching my eye. Is the slight angle on the res, dew to the tubing from the pumps pushed it over a tad, it just throws it all off a little.

All in all I am really happy to see you have finished Raistlin, I have been watching and hoping for some time now,
you have done very well mate, you should be proud of yourself.:up:

thanks bro!
yup, the res was being pushed back by tubes. i've managed to fix it up a little. but i'm more keen on modifying the pump/res brackets and remove the 90deg fittings to the pump (in) port.
appreciate your patience and interest! :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCG_Bex

SMEXY!!! *licks*
Can I steals? Please?
~Bex

thanks Bex! haha. but i don't know why you'd take this... while you're working on your awesome rig. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by leo_bsb

I second the too many fittings opinion.
I would also change the pumps position, there is no reason to buy a performance top and put a 90º fitting on top, you could just use the pump in the "performance" position, or put them connected directly to the reservoirs.
I still think that the XPSC dual bay/dual pump res is the best solution for dual loops on small or too cluttered cases.

thanks leo.
currently on the redesign phase; initially - i wanted to 'show' the liquid entering the pump. but then i realized, one the loop is fully bled and closed... there's not much movement to be seen... except for the spinning viperchecks. haha.
12-31-2009, 04:31 AM
RCG_Bex

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

thanks Bex! haha. but i don't know why you'd take this... while you're working on your awesome rig. :D

Daw... I'm feeling the love!!! *huggles* Was originally your build that made me want to finish then you never did anything with it and I got sad.... I must now do my best to live up to the standards!!! :D

~Bex
12-31-2009, 05:02 AM
Koen

Amazing work there. Looks very unique.
12-31-2009, 12:01 PM
CptDreadFlint

Thoroughly impressed with all the metal fab work you put into this, bianco.

I always had trouble making red look good in pics. Your results and final work came out stellar. Great job, matey :up:

Shoryuken!!! (My really bad impression of Ryu.)
12-31-2009, 12:59 PM
H2O

Thanks for the help and the extra pic! That BP block is drop-dead gorgeous! :eek2:
01-01-2010, 05:35 AM
bianco

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCG_Bex

Daw... I'm feeling the love!!! *huggles* Was originally your build that made me want to finish then you never did anything with it and I got sad.... I must now do my best to live up to the standards!!! :D

~Bex

haaha. thanks Bex.
things have been pretty busy and i keep thinking about the 'unique factor' that i can add in to the build. in the end, i just wanted to have everything watercooled and running. i'm sure yours would turn out stunning. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koen

Amazing work there. Looks very unique.

thanks koen. glad you said that. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Thoroughly impressed with all the metal fab work you put into this, bianco.

I always had trouble making red look good in pics. Your results and final work came out stellar. Great job, matey :up:

Shoryuken!!! (My really bad impression of Ryu.)

thanks captain.
i'll have more time looking at others' project logs now. and maybe see what i can improve on my system - and yours is turning out to be quite an eye candy. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2O

Thanks for the help and the extra pic! That BP block is drop-dead gorgeous! :eek2:

np h2o. yeah, it was really nice. although i had to admit, when i first got it months ago, i was told that it was 'limited' edition that made it more 'special'. but i think now bp has made it available. well, more bp bling for everyone! :D

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone! may the new year bring more hardware, tech and watercooling awesomeness that we will spend our money on. and hopefully, the new year will be prosperous, so that we won't run out of money. haha. good health to everyone!
:up::up::up:
01-06-2010, 12:10 AM
charles_h

Congratulations on an excellent build bianco! :up:

I'm looking forward to seeing more final shots when you have some time. :)

Happy New Year my friend!
01-06-2010, 12:42 AM
woffen

Outstanding build there, really nice!!:clap:

One question came to mind, those fans on the rads look like they are outside of the case. Will you be able to close the sidepanels with that setup or have I totally missed something?
01-10-2010, 03:29 PM
LeandroJVarini

nice work, I'm going to mount a WC at this level!!
01-10-2010, 03:33 PM
shoopdawoopa

This is looking awsome
01-12-2010, 08:30 PM
Xion X2

Very nice build. :)

Set her up in a studio and take some nice pics that do it justice. The triple SLI on water is pure win. Nice job sleeving the cables into the PCI-E.

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