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02-18-2009, 07:41 AM
theseeker

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Originally Posted by Lu(ky

Very nice theseeker :up: Now help me do mine but with red or black tubbing... ;)

Thanks, come on over!

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Originally Posted by Snyxxx

Yes, I figured you probably did look at it knowing how detailed you are.

I am a lot less 90° elbow averse these days after using the Bitspower versions. I will probably investigate this as well and may indeed end up with the same results as you.

I thought about the PA120.3, but then I would also want an PA 120.2 as well.
I will be going two DDCs in series and would like the extra room in front of the PSU like you have.

The BP rotary 90 is what I would have used.

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Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil

facing the same problem on my LLV2000...but i guess this will help(i have'nt tried it yet)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/bisish90igad.html
it does have smaller wide, wanna use the koolance rotary 90 before, but the koolance are to wide that can causing the tube touching the PSU or probably the 90 it self, from other 90' that i've seen, i guess that 90 from BP is the only one that have shorter design..

keep on update seek :up:

Once again, the BP rotary 90 is your best bet.
02-18-2009, 04:14 PM
theseeker

Mini update. I installed both sideplates, Blu-Ray, Aquaero and the HDD's. The HHD cage has a 120 Scythe on top of the cage. I still haven't figured out the VC wiring issue and I am very limited with options. I have all the fans connected to the Aquaero along with a water temp probe, HDD temp probe and case temp probe. I will say this; the Scythes at full power really force the air through the Feser. Sorry for the crappy pics!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01683.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01684.jpg

Now for the artistic perspective.......from the top

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01685.jpg

And from the bottom.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01686.jpg

One big mistake on my part was to sell my last blue LCD Aquaero to sigfever! The green VFD doesn't' look right. Oh well, I always have JW Blue!
Tomorrow the lighting goes in a great deal of wire management. I am still on target for a Sunday boot-up or a cloud of smoke. Now if the Zen Frog would send me my case window!:rofl:
02-18-2009, 05:56 PM
Snyxxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

One big mistake on my part was to sell my last blue LCD Aquaero to sigfever! The green VFD doesn't' look right.

I cannot find the picture, but I think Shoggy had a picture/link of just modding a bay cover to only reveal only the Aquaero screen and three buttons. It was very clean looking and would match the case.

Also, have you checked out all the filter colors they have available for the VFD version. I have about three colors if you want to try, but you can also get them online. Joel bought some and seemed happy.
02-18-2009, 06:42 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyxxx

I cannot find the picture, but I think Shoggy had a picture/link of just modding a bay cover to only reveal only the Aquaero screen and three buttons. It was very clean looking and would match the case.

Also, have you checked out all the filter colors they have available for the VFD version. I have about three colors if you want to try, but you can also get them online. Joel bought some and seemed happy.

Yes, yes and yes. The filter is good but the original blue LCD is outstanding!
02-18-2009, 06:52 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

Mini update. I installed both sideplates, Blu-Ray, Aquaero and the HDD's. The HHD cage has a 120 Scythe on top of the cage. I still haven't figured out the VC wiring issue and I am very limited with options. I have all the fans connected to the Aquaero along with a water temp probe, HDD temp probe and case temp probe. I will say this; the Scythes at full power really force the air through the Feser. Sorry for the crappy pics!

One big mistake on my part was to sell my last blue LCD Aquaero to sigfever! The green VFD doesn't' look right. Oh well, I always have JW Blue!
Tomorrow the lighting goes in a great deal of wire management. I am still on target for a Sunday boot-up or a cloud of smoke. Now if the Zen Frog would send me my case window!:rofl:

1st: :ROTF: :D

2nd: :slobber:
02-18-2009, 06:57 PM
shazza

Good progress, but do we really have to wait til Sunday to see it go poof, oops, I mean boot-up :up::up::up:

I'm sure it's going to be perfect.
02-19-2009, 03:06 PM
theseeker

Need opinions on this one. I remounted my HDD's horizontally using black rails and rubber bushings. The rails stick out a bit as you can see, which bothered me at first, now I am not sure. The vertical setup made the four drives pretty tight and I didn't like the labels or the backside of the drives showing.

Before....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01683.jpg

After.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01703.jpg

I blacked out the barcodes.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01704.jpg

LMK what you think. TIA
02-19-2009, 03:10 PM
dingdong555

Nice man!

Why not use the standard TJ07 hard drive cage, put the drives it in and mount it so the BACK of the HD cage is facing towards the inside of the case, then you'll only see a black bit of steel with a fan on top ;)
02-19-2009, 03:12 PM
N19h7m4r3

I actually like them liket hta.

Makes them look industrialy and tough :p:
02-19-2009, 03:26 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Nice man!

Why not use the standard TJ07 hard drive cage, put the drives it in and mount it so the BACK of the HD cage is facing towards the inside of the case, then you'll only see a black bit of steel with a fan on top ;)

Thank you!

I tried that too but when the LED's come on the holes standout.

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Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

I actually like them like that.

Makes them look industrialy and tough :p:

Thanks, that is what I think too! Great M|M minds think alike:up:
02-19-2009, 03:30 PM
dingdong555

Which LED's? I'm sure a bit of tape could cover them up.
02-19-2009, 03:39 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dingdong555

Which LED's? I'm sure a bit of tape could cover them up.

I have a 20" strip of LED's in the top the case. I haven't shown those pics yet.:eek:
When they light up you can see everything in the case. These things are very, very bright and they also help to show any mistakes I have made!
02-19-2009, 03:44 PM
dualbrain

I herewith approve your horizontal setup. ;) Fills up the space nicely especially the "usually empty spot" in a TJ. Perfect :) Remember: Stickers don't belong on harddrives anyways :D Good job even that I still ask myself if you do flashlight shots :D
02-19-2009, 03:55 PM
N19h7m4r3

I want more hadd's now :eek:

I want to fill that gap :D
02-19-2009, 03:56 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

I herewith approve your horizontal setup. ;) Fills up the space nicely especially the "usually empty spot" in a TJ. Perfect :) Remember: Stickers don't belong on harddrives anyways :D Good job even that I still ask myself if you do flashlight shots :D

Thanks Nils! Coming from you I really appreciate it!!!!
I only flash because Charles told me you cannot see well:rofl:
02-19-2009, 03:58 PM
dualbrain

I will rip out your flashlight - I promise :D You are such a great man and so you should invest some time in good "soft" lighting. It would quadruple the entertainment-factor :D
02-19-2009, 04:24 PM
shazza

Also prefer the horizontal placement of the HDs.
02-19-2009, 04:27 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

I will rip out your flashlight - I promise :D You are such a great man and so you should invest some time in good "soft" lighting. It would quadruple the entertainment-factor :D

:rofl: Nils, I will get some soft lighting just for you as soon as you make the formal announcement about theseeker M|M sleeving pack:ROTF:
02-19-2009, 04:30 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Also prefer the horizontal placement of the HDs.

Thanks Shazza! I beleive it does add a bit of an industrial look and it fills the empty space as pointed out previously. It does add a lot of wiring to the front of the case but I still had room for 120 blowing down on the HDD's.
02-19-2009, 04:33 PM
Snyxxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Also prefer the horizontal placement of the HDs.

+2 Agreed on Horizontal mount.
02-19-2009, 04:35 PM
hiiyah777

I'm actually very glad to see that you mounted them horizontally, because I've been considering mounting mine the same way.

My other option is to mount my three drives right next to the PSU. Hopefully I can at least make one work. The way you have them mounted really looks great! :up:

But since I'm air cooling, I might need to keep all the heat I can away from the main components.
02-19-2009, 04:35 PM
shazza

All this progress is well and good, but I'm dying to see the pics of the first boot up!!!! Your patience is killing me.
02-19-2009, 05:14 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyxxx

+2 Agreed on Horizontal mount.

Thanks Snyxxx:D It is growing on me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiiyah777

I'm actually very glad to see that you mounted them horizontally, because I've been considering mounting mine the same way.

My other option is to mount my three drives right next to the PSU. Hopefully I can at least make one work. The way you have them mounted really looks great! :up:

But since I'm air cooling, I might need to keep all the heat I can away from the main components.

I am guessing you will be using the SS provided HHD cage? If so, you will be fine. My server has three HDD's in the bottom with the fan. It runs 24/7 and the HDD's are fine.
Thanks for the :up:

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Originally Posted by shazza

All this progress is well and good, but I'm dying to see the pics of the first boot up!!!! Your patience is killing me.

Patience my dear! It is amazing what you can accomplish listening to Diana Krall, Elaine Elais, Jane Monheit, Cheryl Bentyne and Tierney Sutton! Thank God for my i-pod and my Bose headphones, total immersion and no commercials! Priceless.
Trust me, it will boot soon:D I promise;)
02-19-2009, 05:15 PM
dualbrain

Shazza - you will see fireworks, because his energy-supply is too high :D

Hijacker: I am starving to see your air-cooled setup, because I can't decide if I go for air or sparkling-water. Where is your thread btw?
02-19-2009, 06:06 PM
hiiyah777

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

I am guessing you will be using the SS provided HHD cage? If so, you will be fine. My server has three HDD's in the bottom with the fan. It runs 24/7 and the HDD's are fine.
Thanks for the :up:

Well, I tried it initially with the SS one, because I really like it. But I'm afraid I'm going to have to hack off the fan, and I'm a little scared of that. It's just too wide to fit in the space. I've contemplated looking around for something else to use, but ultimately I just haven't decided yet.

Hopefully I can make it work there. It would nestle in so nicely and leave so much extra room for me to one day watercool.

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Originally Posted by dualbrain

Hijacker: I am starving to see your air-cooled setup, because I can't decide if I go for air or sparkling-water. Where is your thread btw?

Hey Nils,

I'm just comfortable with air for now, and I'm not ready to take the plunge just yet. Hopefully someday I'll do it.

I thought you were already aware of my thread. Feel free to mozy on over to OCN and drop me a comment! I'd love to see you there. (And anyone else, for that matter. I love all the people here at XS! Hugs all around!)

[Project] hiiyah777's murderMod Worklog

I'm afraid I'm at a bit of a standstill for now with the build. I haven't really made any progress here lately. At the moment, I'm waiting on some m|M sleeving from Charles, and he's waiting on it from you. Is it on the way yet? :D

And thanks again so much for the sig, I love it!
02-19-2009, 06:18 PM
headala

Looking great, Seeker; I'm with Shazza et al., in that I like the horizontal mount of the HDD's. What kind of nails and bushings are you using?
02-20-2009, 02:40 AM
N19h7m4r3

I mounted my Hdd using some cooltech hdd heatsinks, which make it fit perfectly.

Cools it too :D

I do hope your First boot goes far better than mine :(

But I'm sure that PSU will cause some fireworks as Nils says :D
02-20-2009, 08:36 AM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by headala

Looking great, Seeker; I'm with Shazza et al., in that I like the horizontal mount of the HDD's. What kind of nails and bushings are you using?

These http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/hadrviabfor3.html
02-20-2009, 09:00 AM
headala

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

These http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/hadrviabfor3.html

Nice find! I've heard others talk about the Scythe ones not dampening the vibrations very much, how do those work? BTW, they look pretty cool in your rig!
02-20-2009, 09:19 AM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Good progress, but do we really have to wait til Sunday to see it go poof, oops, I mean boot-up :up::up::up:

I'm sure it's going to be perfect.

Good news no smoke!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

Shazza - you will see fireworks, because his energy-supply is too high :D

Hijacker: I am starving to see your air-cooled setup, because I can't decide if I go for air or sparkling-water. Where is your thread btw?

No fireworks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by headala

Nice find! I've heard others talk about the Scythe ones not dampening the vibrations very much, how do those work? BTW, they look pretty cool in your rig!

Dead silent.
02-20-2009, 09:27 AM
dualbrain

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

No fireworks!

:banana3::rehab::bananal::banana:
02-20-2009, 02:51 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

Good news no smoke!

No fireworks!

Dead silent.

:woot:

This calls for a celebration. :toast2:
02-20-2009, 03:26 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

:banana3::rehab::bananal::banana:

:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

:woot:

This calls for a celebration. :toast2:

The scotch is flowing and the cigar is burning!

I have a bit of tidying up to do with cables and I have to redo a couple of wires on the 24 pin, just the HS, a few molex changes and that is it!
With the exception of my window...still waiting on Charles and the Zen Frog!
Now I am planning a redo of my server:eek:
02-20-2009, 04:03 PM
shazza

Excellent news! And glad we didn't have to wait until Sunday :)
02-20-2009, 06:00 PM
j.almonte

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

:D

The scotch is flowing and the cigar is burning!

Same thing on this side of TX...:up:

What kind of cigars do you like ??
02-20-2009, 06:18 PM
headala

Congratulations, Rocky! Enjoy your smoke and drink!
02-20-2009, 06:20 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.almonte

Same thing on this side of TX...:up:

What kind of cigars do you like ??

MC's #2 from Cuba....what is your favorite? Here we go again:eek:
02-20-2009, 07:46 PM
j.almonte

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

MC's #2 from Cuba....what is your favorite? Here we go again:eek:

By the way Im Dominican... born and raise so I'm bias :rofl:

A good "Aurora preferido maduro" its my choice for today !! :up:
02-20-2009, 08:53 PM
headala

I'm an Opus X or vintage Padron Anniversario man myself.
02-20-2009, 10:06 PM
charles_h

Congratulations on a successful LC build Rocky! :up:

I know that you've still got a few bits to sort out but I just wanted to say that it's been an absolute pleasure to follow your progress. You've kept things highly entertaining with your personality and enthusiasm. You're a total class act my friend and I look forward to seeing what you're up to next.

Who knows, perhaps one day you may even get your side panel back... although I must say that it's nice knowing I've got a spare on hand... ;)

Press On. :)
02-21-2009, 04:09 AM
N19h7m4r3

Nice!

Know we just need to see it clocked higher?

More JIGGAWATTS PWEASE! :D :D :D
02-21-2009, 11:17 AM
skinnee

Congrats on the build! Well executed, :clap: :clap: :clap:

And yes, I am still looking for my PB's. :shakes: I am quite sure they're in the basement storage room...the dog fears that room.

So, now that you have it running...have you installed BOINC yet? :shrug:
02-21-2009, 12:28 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

Congrats on the build! Well executed, :clap: :clap: :clap:

And yes, I am still looking for my PB's. :shakes: I am quite sure they're in the basement storage room...the dog fears that room.

So, now that you have it running...have you installed BOINC yet? :shrug:

Thanks skinnee! I am still tidying up and making some subtle changes which will probably go unnoticed.
02-21-2009, 12:37 PM
Snyxxx

I know this may be a little early, but would you mind sharing some temperatures with us?

I am really curious about that Feser quad. Mine just arrived yesterday.:D
02-21-2009, 01:18 PM
skinnee

Dr. SiG, calling Dr. SiG...

You have a patient needing assistance with installing BOINC!!!
02-21-2009, 01:41 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

Dr. SiG, calling Dr. SiG...

You have a patient needing assistance with installing BOINC!!!

We'll give him a little while to play with his new toy before setting up a therapy session. :hehe: :wasntme:
02-21-2009, 01:56 PM
Zeus

Going through your thread it dawned on me i haven't told you how great it looks.

Get the PCI-e cables untangled :D and you have an absolutely stunning build, work of art! :up:
02-21-2009, 02:23 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyxxx

I know this may be a little early, but would you mind sharing some temperatures with us?

I am really curious about that Feser quad. Mine just arrived yesterday.:D

I will post some temps tomorrow....still fussing with wires!

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

Dr. SiG, calling Dr. SiG...

You have a patient needing assistance with installing BOINC!!!

:rofl:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

We'll give him a little while to play with his new toy before setting up a therapy session. :hehe: :wasntme:

I have scotch and sleeving for therapy:D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

Going through your thread it dawned on me i haven't told you how great it looks.

Get the PCI-e cables untangled :D and you have an absolutely stunning build, work of art! :up:

Thanks Zeus! There is no way to change those VC cables, beleive me I have tried. The two separate connectors cause a lot of problems. The bend between the two is too tight. I have other cable issued still unsolved.

I will post some pics later so I can get some input!
02-21-2009, 06:56 PM
theseeker

Here we go. I bought two lights just for Nils! Bare with me, it may take me a while to get this trick down and to complicate things even further, I did these in Photoshop. My watermark will change, but as usual, I was in a hurry...prepping dinner and of course the scotch was calling as well.

The overall shot...not finished, but getting closer:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01707.jpg

Please disregard the zip ties, just a test.......however, I think I am hooked on blue tubing!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01710.jpg

I haven't lined up the HDD's yet as I am still struggling with all of these :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing wires! However, I highly recommend the HDD kit. The bushings make the Raptors totally silent and they have a rubber backstop. Priceless!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01711.jpg

Finally!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01713.jpg

A boatload of wires to manage!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01715.jpg

As usual, one artistic photo....I wish!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01717.jpg

So much more to do!
02-21-2009, 07:27 PM
BlueAqua

This project has really been a joy to watch and it's nice to see it come together. Those pesky wires always make it a challenge to finish off nicely, but you've given me a lot of great ideas for an SLI build. The pictures are improving and looking good.

Press on! hehe
02-21-2009, 07:56 PM
theseeker

I forgot to post this one. Once again, a boatload wires!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...frontwires.jpg

:eek:
02-21-2009, 07:59 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

This project has really been a joy to watch and it's nice to see it come together. Those pesky wires always make it a challenge to finish off nicely, but you've given me a lot of great ideas for an SLI build. The pictures are improving and looking good.

Press on! hehe

Thanks BA! I am pressing on!!!
Were it not for you and the rest of the M|M group, I would be a drift at sea!
Many thanks guys and gal:up: You know who you are:D
02-21-2009, 08:16 PM
headala

Seeker, I think it looks great. I, too, really like the hdd's mounted there. Looks like some kind of mega server or something. Also....I hate to tell you this...but you need to shorten your wires :rofl:
02-21-2009, 08:22 PM
shazza

I am watching this with interest. I can just imagine you staring at your cables, having a sip o' scotch, staring again, repeat ...

You'll get it sorted, I'm sure. Cable management is the most frustrating part of the build, but rewarding once you get it the way you want it.
02-22-2009, 12:51 AM
Zeus

theseeker, i'm with headala on this, if you shorten the sata power cables you're getting rid of the loops and it will look very clean. If you ever plan to rearrange the harddisk setup you might have a problem though. Actually, having some length on the cables is not bad as long is it's all organized. In that pic it doesn't loook bad at all and above all, it will be out of sight.

Oh and yes, the horizontal mount looks good indeed. :up:
02-22-2009, 02:09 AM
N19h7m4r3

Quick! Put the faceplate on, then forget about them! :D

I always find some place to hide my mess :D
02-22-2009, 04:11 AM
exemay

this is coming along niceley!

i just wanna ask about the HDD's, how are they cooled with that MM faceplate on the case?
02-22-2009, 07:39 AM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by headala

Seeker, I think it looks great. I, too, really like the hdd's mounted there. Looks like some kind of mega server or something. Also....I hate to tell you this...but you need to shorten your wires :rofl:

Thanks Alan...they should be cut, but they wont be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

I am watching this with interest. I can just imagine you staring at your cables, having a sip o' scotch, staring again, repeat ...

You'll get it sorted, I'm sure. Cable management is the most frustrating part of the build, but rewarding once you get it the way you want it.

You are not kidding!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

theseeker, i'm with headala on this, if you shorten the sata power cables you're getting rid of the loops and it will look very clean. If you ever plan to rearrange the harddisk setup you might have a problem though. Actually, having some length on the cables is not bad as long is it's all organized. In that pic it doesn't loook bad at all and above all, it will be out of sight.

Oh and yes, the horizontal mount looks good indeed. :up:

Thanks Zeus!

Quote:

Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

Quick! Put the faceplate on, then forget about them! :D

I always find some place to hide my mess :D

My thought too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by exemay

this is coming along niceley!

i just wanna ask about the HDD's, how are they cooled with that MM faceplate on the case?

Thanks! I have a 120 fan at the top. Sorry, didn't show it in the pics.
02-22-2009, 02:19 PM
ShoNuff

Hey Rocky...nice job on the sleeving! I am also impressed with the hardware. I gotta say I'm diggin' that blue tubing too! :up: So many good ideas...love the inverted res and drain valve/tubing idea. I'm tearing my system apart and right about now I wish I had done something like that.
02-22-2009, 04:48 PM
theseeker

Many thanks ShoNuff!

Unfortunately, tragedy struck after 2.5 days. I had some weird problems with my VC's before I tore the system apart for this build, but I figured it was probably driver bugs. I got a CMOS ERR on my LCD poster today...so I reset the CMOS and everything was fine, or so I thought. I booted again and everything was fine. A few minutes later "POP" and one of my VC's was gone.
I got a bit nervous, did I wire something wrong? I wouldn't think so after at least 48 hours of run time. Taking no chances, I pulled my 1Kw SS Strider out of my server and used it cables on the new rig. Same results. I then popped the Zeus into the server and the server worked fine. It still is four hours later.
Needless to say I have :banana::banana::banana::banana: strung out everywhere! However, I did manage to get the i7 to 4.0 with no problems and my temps were excellent. My water temp was consistently between 30-32C and the highest core temp I saw was 64C. I was too busy tweaking to post any screen shots.
Since I will be tearing everything down again, big sigh, I have to decide if I should upgrade the VC's or stick with the 280's. If I do decide to upgrade should I go nuts and get 2x295's or 2x285's?
BTW, I will probably sleeve the Strider as it will totally solve my PCI-e wiring problems! Thoughts?
02-22-2009, 06:02 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

Many thanks ShoNuff!

Unfortunately, tragedy struck after 2.5 days. I had some weird problems with my VC's before I tore the system apart for this build, but I figured it was probably driver bugs. I got a CMOS ERR on my LCD poster today...so I reset the CMOS and everything was fine, or so I thought. I booted again and everything was fine. A few minutes later "POP" and one of my VC's was gone.
I got a bit nervous, did I wire something wrong? I wouldn't think so after at least 48 hours of run time. Taking no chances, I pulled my 1Kw SS Strider out of my server and used it cables on the new rig. Same results. I then popped the Zeus into the server and the server worked fine. It still is four hours later.
Needless to say I have :banana::banana::banana::banana: strung out everywhere! However, I did manage to get the i7 to 4.0 with no problems and my temps were excellent. My water temp was consistently between 30-32C and the highest core temp I saw was 64C. I was too busy tweaking to post any screen shots.
Since I will be tearing everything down again, big sigh, I have to decide if I should upgrade the VC's or stick with the 280's. If I do decide to upgrade should I go nuts and get 2x295's or 2x285's?
BTW, I will probably sleeve the Strider as it will totally solve my PCI-e wiring problems! Thoughts?

Sorry to hear this Pal, but I am confident that you will come through this and turn this into lemonade. I knew that you were hooked on sleeving as it becomes addictive, now you have an excuse to drink more and build more. :up:
02-22-2009, 06:08 PM
BlueAqua

Maybe it's just a single video card that's the problem and not the motherboard and video card(s). Sorry to hear about the misforurune.
02-22-2009, 06:23 PM
shazza

Sorry to hear about the hardware issue ... always a pain when you've put everything together.

285 or 295? Tough decision. I'm delighted with my 285s, but would have to seriously think about the 295 if buying now.
02-22-2009, 06:29 PM
headala

Whoa, seeker, so sorry to hear about that. PM me if you need any help troubleshooting, though I imagine you know a lot about it already.
02-22-2009, 06:35 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Sorry to hear this Pal, but I am confident that you will come through this and turn this into lemonade. I knew that you were hooked on sleeving as it becomes addictive, now you have an excuse to drink more and build more. :up:

Thanks John, In this case it may be turning chicken :banana::banana::banana::banana: into chicken salad!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Maybe it's just a single video card that's the problem and not the motherboard and video card(s). Sorry to hear about the misforurune.

Thanks BA, the MB seems to check out ok. Once again, should I upgrade the VC's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Sorry to hear about the hardware issue ... always a pain when you've put everything together.

285 or 295? Tough decision. I'm delighted with my 285s, but would have to seriously think about the 295 if buying now.

Thanks Shazza! Dual 295's are tempting, but from an aesthetic point of view, 2x285's would look better.

Thanks folks!
02-22-2009, 06:39 PM
BlueAqua

Keep the 280's, you won't notice any difference going with 285's and 2 280's will be better than one 295. And since quad SLI isn't great I wouldn't get two of them.

Stay with the 280's and keep it simple.
02-22-2009, 06:49 PM
shazza

Yeah, the 285s do, I think, look better than the 295s. One of the reason I went with the 285s was I thought the water blocks would be simpler to install and look better/cleaner.

BA is probably right about sticking with 280s, unless you have a use for the one that still works elsewhere...
02-22-2009, 07:26 PM
BlueAqua

I do think shazza's 285 blocks are dead sexy, but I don't know if you want to drop a grand on cards and blocks for minor improvement.
02-22-2009, 07:43 PM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

I do think shazza's 285 blocks are dead sexy, but I don't know if you want to drop a grand on cards and blocks for minor improvement.

Ouch ... didya have to remind me? :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Somebody's gotta keep this economy afloat.
02-23-2009, 01:49 PM
theseeker

The new 280's are on their way and I ordered more sleeving. I have decided to use the Strider PSU instead of the zeus. Unfortunately I have sleeve a number of new cables. The good thing is that my VC wiring issue will finally be solved.
02-23-2009, 02:23 PM
exemay

have you got a pic of where the fan is mounted above the HDD's and how you did it...u got me intreguied now!
02-23-2009, 02:57 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by exemay

have you got a pic of where the fan is mounted above the HDD's and how you did it...u got me intreguied now!

I didn't manage to get a pic of that but it was quite simple. Actually there a couple of ways to do it. I have so many old pc parts laying around and I used an old 5.25 L shaped bracket, painted it black and the fan set on top of it.
Anything you have laying around that was intended for 5.25 bays can be modified to make it work. I wired it into my Aquaero and that was it.
I will start again on Friday afternoon and I will post some pics then.
02-23-2009, 04:37 PM
SAE

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

The good thing is that my VC wiring issue will finally be solved.

How? What exactly was the problem - I saw the pic but I think I did not really get it. :confused:
02-23-2009, 07:26 PM
WoodWorker420

:shocked:Just finished reading this whole things from the start.

EPIC BUILD!
Congrats. She's a beauty. I will toast with a glass of RYE!:toast:
02-23-2009, 11:21 PM
Zeus

Sorry to hear about your videocard troubles man. Are you sure the block made good contact with all components on the card it's supposed to make contact with? If not something might have overheated perhaps?

I think the Strider is a modulair psu as well, how about using the cables of the Strider on the Zeus PSU? Don't know if that will fit off course but it will solve your wiring problems and you can still use that Zeus powerhouse. :yepp:
02-24-2009, 01:57 AM
N19h7m4r3

AH man Seeker, I hope your problems are sorted ASAP. We need to see that build in action :)
02-24-2009, 06:21 AM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAE

How? What exactly was the problem - I saw the pic but I think I did not really get it. :confused:

The cable bends were too tight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodWorker420

:shocked:Just finished reading this whole things from the start.

EPIC BUILD!
Congrats. She's a beauty. I will toast with a glass of RYE!:toast:

Many thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

Sorry to hear about your videocard troubles man. Are you sure the block made good contact with all components on the card it's supposed to make contact with? If not something might have overheated perhaps?

I think the Strider is a modulair psu as well, how about using the cables of the Strider on the Zeus PSU? Don't know if that will fit off course but it will solve your wiring problems and you can still use that Zeus powerhouse. :yepp:

I was having trouble with them before this build. They were in my previous system and it appears to be a case of bad luck. Unfortunately I will have to re-sleeve most of the cables. The SATA and molex cables are the only ones I can use.

Quote:

Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

AH man Seeker, I hope your problems are sorted ASAP. We need to see that build in action :)

Thanks! I am going to start re-sleeving today or tomorrow.
02-27-2009, 03:33 PM
theseeker

All of the new parts have arrived! This is my third Psychopack in two months.:eek: I will be doing a dry-run tomorrow to insure everything works.
Pics and a big updates over the next two days....stay tuned.
BTW, I have couple of new "twists" in store.:cool:
02-27-2009, 03:54 PM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

All of the new parts have arrived! This is my third Psychopack in two months.:eek: I will be doing a dry-run tomorrow to insure everything works.
Pics and a big updates over the next two days....stay tuned.
BTW, I have couple of new "twists" in store.:cool:

Good Deal. Just home from work, looking forward to a weekend of cable management. Makes me feel better to know you'll be working hard too :up:
02-27-2009, 04:04 PM
SAE

Hehe, I am sleeving my PSU and some fan wires that need resleeving. So I am not alone this weekend... :D^^
02-27-2009, 04:07 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Good Deal. Just home from work, looking forward to a weekend of cable management. Makes me feel better to know you'll be working hard too :up:

Shazza,
I will be working tomorrow and drinking scotch tonight. However, we also be cooking as usual this evening!
02-27-2009, 06:26 PM
squishee

i just sat and read this post front to back..all i can say is WOW.....im starting my 07 build next week and will use my fesser 480 like you have. i may have missed this in my read but did you use the inverted back and mid plates? i believe its done to make the psu 24 pin reach right? or is that the stock silverstone mounting?thanx again ...just want to make sure i order the right stuff from mm next week..
02-27-2009, 06:49 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by squishee

i just sat and read this post front to back..all i can say is WOW.....im starting my 07 build next week and will use my fesser 480 like you have. i may have missed this in my read but did you use the inverted back and mid plates? i believe its done to make the psu 24 pin reach right? or is that the stock silverstone mounting?thanx again ...just want to make sure i order the right stuff from mm next week..

Thanks for the compliment! It is inverted and if you intend to use the Feser 480, shoot me a PM. I can save you a lot of problems!
02-27-2009, 07:06 PM
dualbrain

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAE

Hehe, I am sleeving my PSU and some fan wires that need resleeving. So I am not alone this weekend... :D^^

lol - what are you doing here? :) Hello!

Seeker: Press on :yepp:
02-27-2009, 07:06 PM
SiGfever

Scotch and sleeving. it just doesn't get better than this. :ROTF: :toast2: :up:
02-27-2009, 07:20 PM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

lol - what are you doing here? :) Hello!

Seeker: Press on :yepp:

Guten abend!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiGfever

Scotch and sleeving. it just doesn't get better than this. :ROTF: :toast2: :up:

Correct!
02-28-2009, 07:57 AM
Snyxxx

Rocky,

Can you buy the GTZ mounting hardware (black nuts & springs) for the AC HD CPU block separately? I cannot seem to find these alone anywhere. Thanks.
02-28-2009, 08:00 AM
BlueAqua

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyxxx

Rocky,

Can you buy the GTZ mounting hardware (black nuts & springs) for the AC HD CPU block separately? I cannot seem to find these alone anywhere. Thanks.

I think your only hope is to contact Swiftech themselves, but you might have a hard time getting replacement parts if you never bought a GTZ to begin with.

Michelle (Swiftech rep) was kind enough to get me 2 sets but I'd hate to start a trend of buying just the mounting equipment.

Rocky, I'm glad to see your sorting out the issues with this and I'm excited to see the surprises you have in store. Keep up the good work.
02-28-2009, 08:49 AM
SAE

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualbrain

lol - what are you doing here? :) Hello!

Hi Nils,

subscribed to this great thread some time ago. :D
Sleeving goes well, just started working on the 24pin... the lighter trick worked out well - have to thank you for that. The hairdryer works as well, but takes longer to get the hs to shrink. :up:

Took some photos, but that does not belong here.

@theseeker
Having Scotch while sleeving is great - it helps to forget the aching fingers. :ROTF:
02-28-2009, 10:18 AM
ShoNuff

Rocky I'm glad you got everything sorted out. I'm looking forward to your next update.

Have you considered Mips chipset blocks for your board? I just saw a pic and thought their gear looked sweet on the R2E.
02-28-2009, 11:57 AM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoNuff

Rocky I'm glad you got everything sorted out. I'm looking forward to your next update.

Have you considered Mips chipset blocks for your board? I just saw a pic and thought their gear looked sweet on the R2E.

I have been considering an EK NB block but I would have to change the VC tubing config and the bend in the tubing to the NB might be severe.

BTW, the drain tube works like a charm.
03-04-2009, 03:47 PM
theseeker

I am happy to report that all of my replacement-upgrade parts have arrived!
I would post pics, but sigfever asked that I not in order to keep him from spending more money!:rofl:
03-05-2009, 01:11 AM
charles_h

Glad to hear you're back in business Rocky. :)

Looking forward to your next update!
03-05-2009, 03:18 PM
SiGfever

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

I am happy to report that all of my replacement-upgrade parts have arrived!
I would post pics, but sigfever asked that I not in order to keep him from spending more money!:rofl:

:ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF: :ROTF:
03-06-2009, 01:20 AM
jpm804

Can't wait to see this build up and running again.... looking forward to seeing the new parts also.
03-06-2009, 06:52 AM
PradaG

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker

I am happy to report that all of my replacement-upgrade parts have arrived!
I would post pics, but sigfever asked that I not in order to keep him from spending more money!:rofl:

Parts are in - still no pics....:confused::shrug:

you also need to think about apeasing the masses :yepp:

I'm running on "E' for more madness ;)
03-06-2009, 09:07 AM
dreamaxx

Is the Rampage II Extreme mobo that much better than the Asus P6T Deluxe v2?
03-06-2009, 10:53 AM
theseeker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamaxx

Is the Rampage II Extreme mobo that much better than the Asus P6T Deluxe v2?

Only if you plan on major OC'ing and tweaking. You can ask Shazza about the P6T I have never used it.
03-06-2009, 12:02 PM
theseeker

The saga continues.........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01426.jpg

The new gear....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01730.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01732.jpg

And of course, one can never have enough.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/DSC01734.jpg

I have never purchased OC'ed VC's cards so I figured I would go FTW!
The EK blocks are quite sexy to say the least and I am looking forward to seeing them in the case. The Aqua box contains something not seen here before and if all goes well, you will see it this evening.
I am about to do an out of the case start up on air to make sure everything works!
03-06-2009, 01:19 PM
theseeker

This just in.....it works! Fired it up with all 12GB of RAM and the new 285's. Everything came off without a hitch. Now back to the laboratory!

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