Thx SNiiPE (send Thx to your dad as well)!Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
... Can't wait to see the ram sinks again when they're a little more nickel-ized. :)
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Thx SNiiPE (send Thx to your dad as well)!Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
... Can't wait to see the ram sinks again when they're a little more nickel-ized. :)
Man that cooler looks pretty good stock. Where did you get mr hedgehog? I have seen a couple of these prismatic toys around here they look pretty cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
I hope Ian wouldn't judge me, but when it come across 5DMk2, this is the most amazing thing, that you can do with it - http://www.vimeo.com/groups/16828/videos/4704533
Pics of acrylic are needed!!!!!!
This is awesome. I especially love the first shot, and the bokeh effect of the background:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by spoof
Hmm... I wonder when I can save up 2.5 grand:p:
Took a big leap today, luckily I landed on flat ground standing on two feet :)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5989/flowres6321.jpg
I have done LOTS of other work that is just not ready to show you guys yet, waiting on a few more parts from various shops around the country and nickel plated parts on monday
i thought that u were getting tinted acrylic
Sure did, nice job man. It's very likely you already mentioned it, but redundancy is everyone's friend: How much liquid can your res hold?Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
uhhh, I have no Idea how much liquid... Its 6.25" x 5.25" x 9.25" internally but it wont be fully filled when it is installed - 24 hours of cure coming up, then I am going to tap (I know I should have done this first but I didnt have the right handle :\)
Well everything looks extremely flush, it's going to turn out just fine for sure. From my limited acrylic welding experiences I've found 1000-1500 really does far better then anything much lower... then cleaning particulates before bonding of course. What grit sand did you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
well to sand the bonding faces I used 600 grit and a 90 degree jig. Unfortunately it didn't quite square off the edges as much as I wanted, it took away the laser uneven surface but not the 1-2 degree taper. When I was bonding I just squared everything off and used the welding cement to flatted the edges for me. through visual inspection I dont think I will have any leaks but only testing will tell :)
looks nice and clean sniipe. what did you use to stick acrylic together? thanks
this stuff: http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=130& works great but you need a syringe like this to apply http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=170& (I used the small one)
thanks sniipe, will try to find what you have linked locally.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
keep up the good work.
Hey all, see this thread here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=229090 I will be attending the Nor'easter lan on august 1st in Wilmington mass.
Hopefully (thats a lot of hope because I dont know if I will be finished with the project in time!) I will have this case/project completed, at the lan on august 1st :)
Feel free to PM me if your gonna come down and check it out :up:
P.S. I have LOTS of work on the system done, just not any work that I can show you guys just yet ;) I want everything to look just right when I present it.
Are you sure that you build a computer? Maybe you mixed it up a little and accidentally build a car with a big gas-tank :D
hmmmm the v2110 does have wheels :rofl::rofl::rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by dualbrain
(was that about the reservoir?)
Of course I referred to the reservoir = gas-tank. :)
Do you remember 8 years ago: Lian Li had this sidepanel with liquid in it and little fish :D Maybe you do an anniversary-edition of that? Come on - admit it!!! :hehe:
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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
HEY!!! guess who is also attending the Noreaster LAN this year?
Nice, I can wait to meet you there :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by sniperbob
Just got the side panels on the router :D :up::up::up::up: Top of the case goes to the laser tomorrow and pictures when I actually have a spare second on sunday of the completed motherboard tray and nickel plated unicorn heatsinks.
this mod competition has just put me into over drive, its gonna start coming at y'all fast :D
i was thinking about stepping up production and ordering some stuff to really set my SUGO apart to enter the competition, but if your gunna be there... I guess i can just spectate haha
Alright Sniipe, there has been a lot of talk but not much more in the pics department! I'm looking for some pics of all of this work.
Since it has come up in your thread, I really wish I had access to some decent photography lighting and equipment. It is very hard to take good pics of an entire case with just the light box and halogen lamps that I have. You can have an excellent build, but without a good way to take pics, it simply turns out looking mundane. It really takes a large background, which also takes studio type lighting with a good camera, all of which I don't have or have access to!
Hey pics are coming after I get things where I want - like for example right now the motherboard, waterblocks, and nickle plating are done - But I am painting something that cannot be left out, therefore i cannot take pics until I get it together ;) :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by voigts
likewise the PSU modding is set to begin and I just need to sit down and do it which should only take me one night :yepp: I promise pictures will start flooding in soon
I do agree that you need a good camera, but once you get that good camera and a decent lens lighting is a piece of cake, either use morning/evening light and a fluorescent bulb like Charles has done with his most recent photo shoot.
Can't wait to see some pics - having issues with picture taking myself, I have a Nikon 24-70 for this week and I can't find a freakin' piece of paperboard large enough for a backdrop...
White bedsheet (higher the threadcount the better) works in a pinch as long as you have enough light so that the wrinkles don't cast shadows.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_
I understand your predicament with the pics and don't blame you. Its just that a thread without pics is naked.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by the morning/evening light and florescent bulb? I'm an amateur photographer here at best.
I wont put words into sniipes mouth but I think he was referring to the use of natural light from the morning and the evening and then using a secondary fluorescent light to help fill inQuote:
Originally Posted by voigts
:up: yes, its a very powerful technique it just has the drawback of being time constrained.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin
In other news the folks over at Lamptron approached me to provide sponsorship :yepp: I have engaged in designing certain items to be provided by them but more on that when we finish finalizing the design :D
:eh:Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Might I suggest a VFD that only provides a full 12v and monitors temps? I've since discovered my "method" (;)) has some possible drawbacks. :(
Well currently my designs only go as far as a custom FC3 fan controller, right now its looking very swanky though... I want to show pics but the time isnt right yet ;)
I will talk with them about future ideas once this current endeavor is finished :)
Hey we want pictures of the stuff that came out less then perfect to ;) we want those pictures more then the good ones.
Or to put it in an other way, it's nice with pictures of work in progress makes so you can snag ideas from the making of.
From time to time I have been known to post teaser pictures ;) it will all become apparent in due time
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7955/cut6322.jpg
(what you see here is a panel still in process of removing the stock sound proofing material, apparently a more difficult task than anticipated)
seeing those pics, I think snipe's gunna be spending some quality time with files/sandpaper deburring
see edit, there is no deburring, just annoying soundproofing material that came on the side panel ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by DragoonXX
Panels sneak peak is gorgeous man!
:up: * ∞
... the above won't make since unless your browser displays unicode properly methinks.
ahh, soundproofing material to remove...ok, so time with acetone/ goof off/material of choice then, lol
The front pieces look very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
I had to take the soundproofing material from a Cosmos 1000, it is very hard work and will probably be made harder as the cuts have already been made.
Good progress can't wait to see more :)
Belt Sander to the Rescue!!
Love the design, cant wait to see it all together
For removing sound absorbing foam, try a hair dryer or heat gun. I've done this a few times and while it's not perfect, it is a bit quicker than trying to pull the crap off with a bottle of goo gone.
Very hot water (near boiling) may also work but I'd really only recommend that on aluminum parts. Never tried this but don't see why it wouldn't work.
Missed this post somehow, thank you very much. Seems I have to buy a Canon for night shooting.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
These panels look awesome, though on the second picture something is wrong, maybe it's just me, it didn't loaded properly or smth, but it looks like out of focus or something.
That front panel looks amazing! I'm eagerly awaiting more pictures! Less typing, more pictures!!!!! (kidding)
Really am liking the front panel Ian :), Should look Nice with res added and this to case.
Industrial carpet adhesive solvent is my friend :yepp: but when I touch it it burns me :soap:
sound proofing material is coming off, hopefully shots of the side panels tonight!
:._HyPn0tIziNg_.: Grill SniiPe well done :clap:
Thanks Wil! makes lots of sense :DQuote:
Originally Posted by xaxis
yeah its was killer removing but this industrial carpet adhesive remover I got made the stuff melt off (with the aid of a paint spatula)Quote:
Originally Posted by Maxw
Thanks DP! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin
I started out with heat and goo gone but it wasnt doint it for me, the problem is that this stuff is glued on not a tape like adhesive so its very robust and difficult to remove.Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
I also tried burning it off..... LOL that stopped when I almost passed out from the fumes of burning rubber :rofl:
Thanks Rob! :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by R0bert
yeah that teaser was supposed to be very out of focus, the soundproofing made the panel look very messy :)
As you ask, you shall receive, thanks for the kind words :)Quote:
Originally Posted by genERIC
Thanks Bentley, I cant wait to get everything installed but the top half of the cases two part shell is still at the laser shop getting the flow logo cut in ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bentleya
Thank you kindly elano, I am so happy that this design came to fruition as personally it is one of my favorite ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jor3lBR
UPDATE!
Enjoy!
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Wonderful shots Ian :clap: (*Needs to save up for the 5D MkII*)
Really liking the industrial feel of the hex cap screws on the EK Supreme :up:
Whoa... dang man, that would be some serious stuff. I take it you tried lesser skin damaging chemicals like acetone to no avail? I spent some of last night covering my hands with acetone in order to remove the wax from some hardened steel rods (CNC stuff)... and like, my hands developed these red dots everywhere for a few hours. I would wear latex gloves but I seem to remember something bad happening with latex and acetone when combined... Could just be me making up memories, don't know for sure. Anyway be careful.Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Though the panel is looking so good I can see getting some chemical burns as all part of the worthwhile process in order to achieve the end result. ;)
So, any news or elaboration on the seemingly brilliant craftsman behind your brilliant design? :)
Posted a thread about A1 CNC in the LC index :) you guys should all check Eric out for your CNC needs -Quote:
Originally Posted by xaxis
thread here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=229320
Those panel look so good *-*
What screw size did you use to mount the EK Supreme ?
I drilled out the Thermalright metal AM2/AM3 backplate and tapped it to M4 threads :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Blizzy
And one more Quick Update:
New Sponsor Official Announcement:
http://www.legitreviews.com/images/r...ptron_Logo.jpg
click to see their webpage :)
Lamptron will be providing me with Lighting and a custom designed (by me) FC3 model fan controller!
Parts List:
1 x Lamptron custom FC3 in Black
2 x 24" White Flexlight Pro (30 smd LED)
2 x 300mm White Cold Cathode kit
8 x Tailed Blue LED
FC-Flow Design picture:
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1197/fcflowa.png
Cheers and a BIG THANKYOU to Lamptron for sponsoring my project :D
that fan controller looks nice
Now we are talking :)
Verry nice progress, and exelent photos as always. :clap:
Fantastic job on those parts Ian. :up:
I'm really looking forward to seeing this all come together - keep up the good work! :)
Looking VERY nice. Keep it coming...
Excellent progress, and finally a barrage of pictures! It looks great - I can't wait to see what lies ahead.
I love how Sniipe put a piece of aluminum to cover up the Red connector on those HD4890:D Fantastic idea:rolleyes:
HOLY :eek2:Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Did you use standoffs between the hold-down plate and the mobo? If not, how did you maintain an even pressure (or tension) at each corner?Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Looking good by the way!
to achieve pressure correctly I used the digital calipers to measure the thread length sticking out on the other side of the plate :up: all are equal to within .05mm :)Quote:
Originally Posted by twwen2
Gotchya :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
Those Enzotech Unicorn heatsinks look great! Do they actually work decent in a passive setup or are they just eye candy?
sniipe has some updates on TR
http://www.techreaction.net/forums/s...=7964#post7964
Looking awesome, now what did you use to cut that panel?
he had it routed.Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamaxx
and remember that sniipe is on a week long ban so he cant respond on this forum
why is he banned lol?
The usual - fanboy fight.
Ahahahhahahahahaa
:D
aww man, i missed it!Quote:
Originally Posted by MomijiTMO
I'll answer on behalf of Sniipe.
Parallel flow. It does work despite of how you might think it will work.
Honda showed that you can achieve identical temps with a parallel set up. People who have configured their gpu blocks the way Sniipe has have found similar temps.
I'll expand on that.
It works because, like electricity, water flows through the path of least resistance. When you configure two (identical) GPU blocks in parallel, the restriction (or pressure drop) through both paths is the same. Thus, the water will flow through both at the same rate.
It's kinda like voltage drops. Electricity and water share many concepts.
ok the sli tubing is tripping me out. It seems like, depending on if the water is coming in from the top or bottem, that most of the water would go right through the first GPU, because there is just a big hole for it. Then it would pass to the second GPU, be stopped by a plug, then travel through the second GPU, then out.
I would think the path with least resistance would be bypassing the first GPU going staight to the second.
I'm pretty sure water can't push through a solid barrier to just jump from one inlet to another....I'm willing to be wrong, but I'll let the more experienced ones explain why he set it up the way it is
What do you mean by this?Quote:
Originally Posted by DragoonXX
Sniipe has his gpu's setup in a parallel configuration. Water travels into both blocks simultaneously and goes out of both blocks simultaneously. There are some potential drawbacks but I'm sure a seasoned water cooler like Sniipe knows how to overcome them. Parallel gpu loops have been done for a long time now and work just fine, in fact my next setup will be parallel.
How is the water coming in simultaneously? I only see one inlet and only one outlet.
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Originally Posted by barretp
Yes there is one inlet that feeds both cards simultaneously.
Hopefully this makes it clear. The blue line represents cooled water coming into the blocks. EACH block fills with water, circulates though the block (represented by the Yellow line) and then water from both cards exit (represented by the Red line). Kapeesh? :p:
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...a9d333d72d.jpg
To further expand on DP's pic and explanation, the instant the water hits the BP plug, there is enough restriction in the loop to force the water into the first card, flow balances out from there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin
That's what I was assuming, but the first split ( some of the water goes to the first gpu, some of the water goes down the sli tubing) is not going to be a 50/50 split.
Thank you, I was having trouble putting it to words. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
Like Waterlogged said, as soon as the system balances water will uniformly flow through both blocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by barretp
Why not? Each card has equal resistance. Once the SLI connection is under pressure because of the restrictions on the lower card then the pressure will look for a new path. So long as he has enough pressure coming from the pump each card should see equal flow.Quote:
Originally Posted by barretp
What would be the drawbacks of a setup like this? I could see pressure loss after the cards being a problem.. or even not having enough pressure before the cards causing low flow through one or both cards. If they are on a dedicated pump and the pump hits the cards first in the loop then would there be any issue?
Argh, drama :rolleyes:
Parallel set up seems to freak about 75% of XS out :)
A closed water loop behaves pretty much as en electric one. Think of the blocks as resistors, the pump as the battery and the current as flow, if that makes any sense to anyone. For you that are not familiar with electrical circuitry or fluid dynamics, you will just have to trust that it works because it does. As the path of least resistance is about equal flow through both GPU blocks.
Guess who's back? :rofl:
Sorry to all my sponsors and build followers on XS for :cussing: with other members ;)
updates to enjoy :):
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more replys and thankyou's forthcoming but I need time to re-assimilate :D
-Ian
Oh man is this looking sweet.
Welcome back SD, everything is looking really cool. I can't wait for final build photos ;)
welcome back :)
Looking good man, I really like your FLOW logo in particular. I wonder if there is anyway to route your tubing so that you spell that out with the tubez? :p:
can't wait to see it all brought together :yepp:
Welcome back, i see i am mentioned in the quote :)
Saaya post incoming!
Thankyou Jah :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Jah
hehe, thanyou charles - I really really want to make my own CNC router after seeing the one this shop had, the router when programmed correctly can make very small cuts and provides a clean polished finish while being much more economical than other types of cutting - that darned top panel cut from the laser cost me $210 :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_h
Thankyou Voigts :toast:Quote:
Originally Posted by voigts
Thanks Paul, I have some very cool wiring updates coming this week - just found out that my last sleeving bits for finishing the PSU have arrivedQuote:
Originally Posted by paul_
It's actually a piece of 1/4" delrin I cut by hand and painted - it looks right spiffy in mounted in there :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by lkiller123
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Originally Posted by Maxspam
They are very good coolers, I am sure they would work in a passive setup wonderfullyQuote:
Originally Posted by nafets
NO! :sofa::rofl::rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by MomijiTMO
hehe, normally at this post I would say "the end is still a long way off, I have lots of work to do" But in this case I get to bury my head in my work and keep cranking away at it, I have so much to do and only 12 days until the LAN :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by millertime359
Thanks Rise - are you coming to the Nor'easter LAN on aug 1st?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rise
yep :D I stole all the updates off of my bit-tech log as it was the simplest way of doing things :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by bentleya
Thanks Kirk, DP, and waterlogged for clearing up the parallel flow debacle in my absence :D
cheers all :toast:
Where did you get that awesome crossfire bridge?
Welcome back
I didn't know there was one! If you could PM me the details (or link?) I'll definitely be there if I'm in town! :up::up:Quote:
Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG
lookin' good, SNiiPE!
more of the same great work - loving the front panel now
should look sweet when countersunk
congrats on the additional sponsers
you better go to Noreaster lan man! i'll be there too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rise
NOREASTER
and to stay on topic
AWESOME to see you back here. i was very discouraged to see your account deactivated as I enjoy seeing these builds of yours coming to life. The front panel looks amazing!
WELCOME BACK, SNiiPE!
Aw, you know my PSU weak spot - I can't wait to see the wiring (I was working on that very thing today - in fact, I oughtta take some pictures!)
Keep up the good work! :up:
Welcome back. I was following your build log over at Bit Tech. I love the roof. Man it looks good.
Ian already sent me the details, I'm going to try and make it :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by sniperbob
welcome back just ehhhhh whered you go lol :rofl:
oh and did you get my e-mail snipe :D
oh and where is this lan ?
wait crap i dont have a rig
ah yes, I read it on my phone then never replied, getting on that ;) - BTW there is a tj07 at work I can steal measurements off of if need be, we'll talk soonQuote:
Originally Posted by pingpong1455