Project: Watercooled LL A05B

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09-13-2009, 05:44 AM
noobzed

loaded cpu temp @ 4.2
http://free0.hiboox.com/images/3709/...100a7e6382.jpg
09-13-2009, 06:02 AM
rjkoneill

good temps - i like what you have done with the layout of your system
09-13-2009, 07:04 AM
noobzed

thank you so much for the last compliments my friends ;)
09-14-2009, 01:56 PM
liguhy

Are those the "MNPCTech BEEFY Rubber Case Feet" from Performance-PCs? It seems they would fitthe A05N perfectly, without an modding/cutting, after you popped the current ones out. I'm going to mount a 240 radiator (MCR220 or RX240 probably) sometime soon and am hoping the 3/4" clearance they provide is enough airflow for three 120mm fans mounted on the case's floor (two fans for radiator, a upside-down PSU as the third).
09-14-2009, 10:33 PM
The Viking

Very nice build!

Love the white tubing :D
i've got to say this though: your profile picture is like the most scary one around here.. looks like a pirate with serious issues xD
Still nice build!!
09-14-2009, 11:06 PM
noobzed

thanks the viking ;)

@liguhy: clearance under case is small, you can fit the new fans from scythe, the 120x 120 x12 mm but even yateloon 120x120x20 are too big :/

atm my bench setting is:
http://free0.hiboox.com/images/3809/...b3db967bfe.jpg
09-15-2009, 12:45 AM
X47

nice score mate and is windows 7. is working stable 4.4ghz 24/7?
09-15-2009, 01:27 AM
noobzed

this is not 7, this is vista with a 7 theme :D
09-15-2009, 07:02 AM
Anemic

Alot of hardware in such a small case, nice job! Perfect to pick up and go to a LAN or wherever =)
09-15-2009, 08:35 AM
Caoder

i dun like win 7 i'm using a MSDNAA copy from school :/ but overall nice build ;) congratulations.
09-15-2009, 10:04 PM
liguhy

top panel stuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by noobzed

@liguhy: clearance under case is small, you can fit the new fans from scythe, the 120x 120 x12 mm but even yateloon 120x120x20 are too big :/

Thanks for the clearance numbers. I assume they are in fact the MNPCTech Beefy Case Feet since, according to PPCs they have .75 inch clearance and 20mm fans are .787 inches. Also, I'm not going to mount anything on the bottom side of the bottom plate - both the radiator and fans would go on the interior side of the bottom plate.

Question about the top panel. It's obvious you cutout the circular filter holes in the top panel for the radiator to be as close to one end as possible, but I'm unsure which end it is in fact. I'm guessing the radiator was butted up as close to the front end as possible to allow room by the PCI slots for a fillport - am I right?

On a side note, ever thought about fitting a triple 140mm radiator in there? According to published dimensions, a Black Ice GTX or GTS would fit with only enlarging the top 5.25 bay to the case top panel. A Thermochill PA 140.3 (clearly the best choice for a low-rpm 140mm radiator, imo) is 3/8" past where the 5.25 bays stick out flush to the front panel. :mad:

Here's my question to anyone in general: Would you cut out your top 2 most PCI slots to create a backing flush with the case's back panel, most likely preventing any future use? I don't think you'd loose dual SLI, but you would obviously loose triple SLI (as would be the case for mounting any radiator on the top panel, however). While I've been averse to putting a radiator in the top due to loosing PCI slots, being able to fit a PA 140.3 in there would be worth it. You'd still have 3/16" theoretically for at least a bare faceplate or whatever would fit. While there aren't any technical drawings for the PA 140.3 like the Black Ice 420 radiators, if the G 1/4 ports are similar distance away form the fan mounts, the fans shouldn't hit the 3rd PCI slot, thereby saving it for future use. If not, you'd still only loose 3 PCI slots on the case, maximum.

P.S. Sorry for all the English measurements, I prefer metric, but can't seem to find my 24"/610mm drafting ruler - thing was like 20 bucks! :yepp:
09-15-2009, 11:40 PM
phinix_mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by liguhy

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On a side note, ever thought about fitting a triple 140mm radiator in there?
A Thermochill PA 140.3 (clearly the best choice for a low-rpm 140mm radiator, imo) is 3/8" past where the 5.25 bays stick out flush to the front panel. :mad:

Here's my question to anyone in general: Would you cut out your top 2 most PCI slots to create a backing flush with the case's back panel, most likely preventing any future use? ...

Yes, I'm going to do that with my A05. I'm getting PA140.3, I will reverse mobo tray and install rad at the top. Still, won't loose SLI, using Asus Gene mobo.
09-16-2009, 12:52 AM
noobzed

140.3 is bigger than tfs 360 I think i'll be hard to cram this radiator in the a05, right ?
09-16-2009, 01:34 AM
liguhy

Quote:

Originally Posted by phinix_mike

Yes, I'm going to do that with my A05. I'm getting PA140.3, I will reverse mobo tray and install rad at the top. Still, won't loose SLI, using Asus Gene mobo.

I haven't dismantled my case all the way - can you just drill out the four rivets, flip the back panel and mobo tray, and rivet it back togther? You'd have to move the PSU plug pass-through, but that's easy. If it's that simple, I don't know why everyone who's mounting a top radiator isn't doing it.

One problem still remaining even when flipping the backplate back to ATX orientation, is the motherboard's IO shield sticks inside the case. You can move the 120mm fan to the outside to make that much of the backplate flush, but the spot between the IO shield and the case side is only 5" 3/8" - not enough for the PA 140.3's 142mm width. Since you can't move the IO plate, but you can cut out and block some PSI slots, that still seems the only option. I hope I explained it clearly enough.
09-16-2009, 03:18 AM
phinix_mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by noobzed

140.3 is bigger than tfs 360 I think i'll be hard to cram this radiator in the a05, right ?

Well, nothing is impossible for a modder with dremel in his hand:)
It needs few udjustments in case structure, but it "doable":)
I will make new thread with project log soon...

Seeing your PA120.3 +120.1 cooling cpu and gpu, I think PA140.3 will be similar and will be enough to cool same cpu with nb and GTX295 or new "GTX385" or whatever nvidia will name it.
09-16-2009, 01:24 PM
noobzed

my friends, can you tell me the distance between the two holes of the southbridge of the rampage 2 gene ?
09-18-2009, 02:39 PM
noobzed

gtx295, koolance wb for gt 295 single pcb, few stuff, on the road, and HK 3.0 nickel plated soon
09-18-2009, 04:19 PM
phinix_mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by noobzed

gtx295, koolance wb for gt 295 single pcb, few stuff, on the road, and HK 3.0 nickel plated soon

sweeeeet....:D
10-03-2009, 04:09 AM
phinix_mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by noobzed

gtx295, koolance wb for gt 295 single pcb, few stuff, on the road, and HK 3.0 nickel plated soon

Did you get them installed?
10-06-2009, 10:15 AM
noobzed

not yet mate ;)

but I have found my custom SB cooling for the rampage II gene, look at this :

http://gigglehd.com/zbxe/files/attac...ageii_gene.jpg

http://free0.hiboox.com/images/4109/...5e4467ab92.jpg

http://free0.hiboox.com/images/4109/...b659e97744.jpg

need to clean the artic adhesive a little, and cut the yellow fix
the base came from and enzotech slim heatsink fan, i had cut all fins and sand with patience :D
blue fan came from a blue ice pro coolermaster
10-06-2009, 10:22 AM
noobzed

so SB and NB heatsink fix are same :D

http://free0.hiboox.com/images/3709/...140c968dc0.jpg
10-07-2009, 07:04 AM
noobzed

fianlly i 'll use the stock push pins, easier to install :D
10-07-2009, 10:02 AM
Vinas

If the sb on that board is like the maximus III gene then the sb stays very cool with stock cooling FYI. But hey why not? :-)
10-07-2009, 11:51 PM
noobzed

cause i do not like temperature like 50° 60° on NB and SB :D
10-17-2009, 01:08 PM
phinix_mike

any news mate?

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