Project: Raistlin

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Originally Posted by bianco

something i picked up from the masters here in xs...

taking the normal corsair dominator airflow ram fans.....

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Damn I missed that one. I have a dominator laying around myself. Damn now it's on my to do list too. Hey man what fans did you use there in the snappy red?

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Originally Posted by bianco

yup, second child and first son. :D heir to the cartel. haha. continue the family business. :rofl:

i'm hoping i can finish the build before my bday next week. but i don't think it's possible (especially with the f1 coming!)... so now my aim is to have it finished before my wife gives birth! haha. sooner would be better so i can refresh on my newborn-diaper-changing skills! :P

that's right! let this machine fold! make up for the lost time. haha. wow 4 times! quite productive! :up: gratz man. hhaha. i think i'll stop at 2, already a complete set anyways. :D

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HEY man congrats indeed I had my 3rd little one 3 months ago. Don't worry you can always sleeve while she is in labor, just be sure to put the tools in the "go" bag along with her labor stuff :) Another thought when the doctor says " Sir would you like to cut the cord?" you can tell em you're ready http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3002.jpgShe may not find that very funny though.

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Originally Posted by IanY

So bianco,

For a self-professed non-geek with supposedly no computer skills.....

You appear a real geek.. because its past midnight over there on a weeknight :) So you must have the same addiction that we have :)

Half the battle is admitting the addiction lol :rofl:

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:welcome:Welcome to the club :welcome:


Also man you should look into becoming EK's photographer. The pics look awesome and very pro. Keep em coming man.

"Hey.. where are you going?"

"Honey... I'll just sit outside in the waiting area.. all you need to do is breathe and push... you've done it before, so it can't be that big a deal... yuou understand.. I have "important" stuff to do" {like solder fan wires} :D



"Sir, would you like to hold your new son?"

"Hang on a second.. I have to shut off the heat gun.. just this last heat shrink to go.. otherwise the sleeving may fray.." :D

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Originally Posted by Detale

Damn I missed that one. I have a dominator laying around myself. Damn now it's on my to do list too. Hey man what fans did you use there in the snappy red?

HEY man congrats indeed I had my 3rd little one 3 months ago. Don't worry you can always sleeve while she is in labor, just be sure to put the tools in the "go" bag along with her labor stuff :) Another thought when the doctor says " Sir would you like to cut the cord?" you can tell em you're ready http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3002.jpgShe may not find that very funny though.

:welcome:Welcome to the club :welcome:

Also man you should look into becoming EK's photographer. The pics look awesome and very pro. Keep em coming man.

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hi Detale! those are uv ace fans i got from ppc. i have to warn you though, at full rpm these guys are loud! but with undervolting/fan controller you can find the sweet spot for noise-perf ratio.

haha. i will never look at the tube cutter the same way again. :D

thanks man. i hope they do consider... haha... i don't mind receiving those wonderful blocks (especially if i get to keep them). :P

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Originally Posted by IanY

"Hey.. where are you going?"

"Honey... I'll just sit outside in the waiting area.. all you need to do is breathe and push... you've done it before, so it can't be that big a deal... yuou understand.. I have "important" stuff to do" {like solder fan wires} :D

"Sir, would you like to hold your new son?"

"Hang on a second.. I have to shut off the heat gun.. just this last heat shrink to go.. otherwise the sleeving may fray.." :D

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haha! i think my wife will just jump out of bed and start strangling me with those sleeved cables... even if she's under anesthetics. :shock:

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Originally Posted by bianco

haha! i think my wife will just jump out of bed and start strangling me with those sleeved cables... even if she's under anesthetics. :shock:

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sounds like a definite possibility :rofl:

finally got to work on this idea that i have been toying in my head... hope it works:

take a bitspower temperature sensor fitting
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3873.jpg

and a temperature sensor with an lcd readout
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3870.jpg

finally, an asus temperature sensor (for onboard mobo temp meters)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3871.jpg

a bit of soldering
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3857.jpg

finished product
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3869.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3868.jpg


hopefully, when i put the bitspower temp sensor with the loop - i can see the temp reading in 3 display output:
(1) lcd readout - which i can see from the side panel,
(2) mobo/everest/asus software - from monitor
(3) *optional 5.25 bay device - from the front

yes, i would like to be constantly consoled that all the hardwork i put in wc'ing is so much worth the temp gains... or rather loss. :D

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Originally Posted by cobra_kai

sounds like a definite possibility :rofl:

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haha. :yepp:
*hides own 'delivery bag' full of pc mod paraphernalia*

DUDE!! I was in the middle of doing the same thig the other night!! Have you tested it yet? I haven't finished mine. Kids=much less time with the toys :(

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Originally Posted by Detale

DUDE!! I was in the middle of doing the same thig the other night!! Have you tested it yet? I haven't finished mine. Kids=much less time with the toys :(

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haha. but it's a great idea right? bombard yourself with temp readings!

not yet, would test first thing when i have assembled the loop. right now in the thick of case mods. :D...metalwork (my weakness!). i'll let you know how it goes, but you do let me know as well if you get it in your loop earlier.

haha. so true. that's why i stay up late up to early mornings just to do my stuff. end up sleepy during workhours.

had to rush finalizing the case, especially the painting

1, my wife will be starting to work from home and the paint fumes would be bad
2, it hasn't been raining lately here, must take advantage of the sun!
3, i have to finish the build before my bday next week! :ROTF:

i know i'd be breaking the standards of xs with a crappy case prep, but a rookie is entitled to mistakes, yes? anyways, i think there won't be anyone more disappointed than myself... *sigh*

anyways, here it goes...

disassembled case, with markings for where the mobo was, masked and drew where i plan to cut holes for added ventilation/access on the back of the mobo
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3491.jpg

cut... more like nibbled by the nibbling tool. whoa! lion was hiding behind all along!
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3645.jpg

after some mock-ups, i realized that the wires from psu can't be hidden under the mobo, clearance provided by the raisers weren't enough. so i nibbled another hole for wire management
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3813.jpg

the strip with drill holes beside it, are for the res
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3831.jpg

removed the mesh on top for the 360 rad
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3829.jpg

nibbled the bottom to have hole for the 240 rad
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3644.jpg

before i started priming the case, i did a quick mock up on how the components would be mounted. to make sure i would have less cuttings to do after painting.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3927.jpg

the top rad with 3 scythes for pulling the air out
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3935.jpg

saw that i to adjust/file the 2 screw holes for the fan near the back of the case
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3884.jpg

checking the clearance, if ever i decide to go push-pull config for the top rad
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3879.jpg

the bottom rad with no fans!?
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3928.jpg

there they are... :D at the bottom of the case configured to push air into the case.
was actually thinking of pull config, but i think i'd be scolded and lectured on the physics of air...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3904.jpg

another view at the bottom with 2 scythes. initially thought of putting the zalman zmf3 rls there for the bling effect,
but i decided go with function rather than form especially if the pumps are close to the rad
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_3887.jpg

mobo tray view
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4098.jpg

back view
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4089.jpg

painted black
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4127.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4115.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4145.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4134.jpg

uneven on the top front part, thankfully it would be covered by the cosmos console :p:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4146.jpg

extras: hd drive bay parts
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4125.jpg

the bdrom drive... hope it still works after this.. :rofl:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4126.jpg

whoa... this is an amazing build bianco. Cant wait to see the final result. Great workmanship!

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Originally Posted by sniperbob

whoa... this is an amazing build bianco. Cant wait to see the final result. Great workmanship!

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thanks sniperbob. that means a lot... for a noob like me. hahah.
your build is turning out well also.
i was just looking at your paint job, wanted that matte finish...

shoulda invested in some FLAT black... Haha

what brand primer and paint is that?

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Originally Posted by sniperbob

shoulda invested in some FLAT black... Haha

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haha. yeah, been looking for flat/matte black all over... but there seems to be shortage of stock of black paint in my area! all i could find was plain black and this one... stone creations black granite...
http://www.unifireusa.com/dealers/pr.../35803030c.jpg
haha

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Originally Posted by Kibbler

what brand primer and paint is that?

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hi Kibbler! they're both nippon pylox. i also sprayed a layer of clear coat just to "seal", which is also nippon pylox.

Hi, Bianco

excellent setup by the way where did got your materials for wire sleeving ,what type or brand and sizes , I hope you can help me cause I'm planning to mod my desktop next month so I'm planning everything

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Originally Posted by rdjromy

Hi, Bianco

excellent setup by the way where did got your materials for wire sleeving ,what type or brand and sizes , I hope you can help me cause I'm planning to mod my desktop next month so I'm planning everything

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thanks rdjromy
all the sleeves i got from ppc. they're the techflex pet brand.
1/8" for the single wires (ie atx cables, pcie cables)
1/4" for the fan wires (or anything that's too fat to fit in the 1/8")
3/8" for the sata cables

good luck and have fun modding! :)... and of course, share your masterpiece here in xs. :D

was hoping to get your opinion guys...

if i do a push-pull config on both of the rads - that would mean 10 fans (scythe sflex g's)
what would be a good alternative to control these 10 fans? considering i already have 1 nzxt fan controller with 5 headers...

a, 1 fan controller channel per fan?
b, solder/daisy chain the fans into groups and put in 1 fan controller channel per group? how many fans per channel?

thanks for the help.

some new additions to the project.

nzxt sentry lx fan controller
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4199.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4201.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...IMG_4206-1.jpg


western digital velociraptor
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4281.jpg

i like the first version better... but i had to have this - the normal sata port placement... so my old 300gb one, boxed and retired
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4285.jpg


creative titanium x-fi
had to forgo with the asus d2x because it's too long, hits the nb wb
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4291.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4293.jpg

the lili expansion hdd kit
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_2979.jpg

with hotswap sata ports
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_2983.jpg

and nice 120mm cooling fan
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_2984.jpg

disassembled and primed
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4102.jpg

painted
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4125.jpg

re-assembled using quickly drawn blueprint... :p:
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4154.jpg

pcb... must... sleeve...
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4157.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4173.jpg

fan changed to scythe sflex, added optional mounts for res
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4171.jpg

done
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...esIMG_4163.jpg

Nice work bianco :)

I see you've got the NZXT Sentry LX, I wonder if you can change the colours on the screen to red or another colour.

nice update! how do u like that fan controller? i was considering getting something of the sort...