I build a special mount using perspex.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...&g2_itemId=269
Chris
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I build a special mount using perspex.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...&g2_itemId=269
Chris
That looks great. I assume you screw it down to the bottom of the case. What are the advantages of Perspex over acrylic?Quote:
Originally Posted by phcjpp
Um - not sure - kinda thought they might be the same thing :)
Chris
Gotcha. Didn't know it went by another name =). I'm amazed at your handiwork and hope you don't mind if I use some of your mods as an inspiration for my "show" rig.
Hi All,
Few small bits achieved tonight.
Firstly put the swiftech hardmounts on the north and south bridge - thanks swiftech.
Other than that it was mostly about putting connectors on wires and adding a few top fans. So some pictures.
Here is the lid from underneath. 4 fans attached and wired in.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...&g2_itemId=315
Single fan with tail
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...&g2_itemId=319
MCubed sensors sleeved and heatshrinked and an emergency cut off cable I built.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...&g2_itemId=321
Finally a zoomed in image of the fan headers I have been adding. Got the bits from rapid electronics.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...&g2_itemId=323
Thats it for now.
Chris
keep up the cool work
Looking great !!:up:
Looking forward to the end result!
OOOoooohh pretty mount :)
ranker acrylic goes by a zillion different names :P note that there's also polycarbonate, which is stronger than acrylic.
how did you make those temp sensors i realy wanna do that
Here is a link on temp sensors - its somewhere in that thread
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=147877
Off on hols for 4 days so don't expect much progress but hopefully can get it polished off when I get back.
Chris
Small update for the evening.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
Created a box that attaches directly onto the enermax PSU to attach all the lights etc to.
Also built a couple of UV leds to mount into the reservoirs.
Chris
Great work, Chris.
With so much attention to your wiring, you oughta get rid of the white fan plugs. I finally got around to buying some connectX coloured fan plugs for my build and wish I'd got them ages ago.
All my sleeving is black and the black plugs just finish them off properly.
Hi Guys,
Well the project moves ever closer to completion.
Here we see the pumps going in and being mounted.
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
Bit more tubing going in
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
Water temp sensors now inline
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
Resistor bank to lower voltage of pump PSU slightly
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
Thats about it - getting closer and closer.
Chris
Couple of questions:
1) How do you glue your acrylic/perspex pieces together
2) What did you use to mount your aux PSU (for your Iwakis) to the original motherboard support tray?
Looks great and I can't wait to see the finished result.
Plastics glued with super glue! I am sure there are better things out there but works for me.
Used the super strong velcro you can buy at B&Q to mount the PSU. Its incredibly strong and comes in rolls. Something like holds 50kg per 2inch square piece or something like that. I used it to mount a giant bathroom mirror to the wall as nothing else would hold it up. I also use it to attach the speakers to the side of my lcd monitors (see pic a few posts back).
Chris
I was using the same method but the PSU sags a bit. I was wondering if there was an alternative method.Quote:
Originally Posted by phcjpp
You definitely got the super strength ? Mine is fine. I did a strip the full length of the PSU.
Chris
cover the whole top with velcro...
Couple more images...
Isabella getting involved
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
BigNG / miniNG / sensorbus
http://www.chrispurves.com/gallery/m...serialNumber=1
all mounted on acrylic with the power attached.
Stealths going in as we speak.
Chris
one thing to say
CUTE ( sure not the case :P )
Ugh, you're making me reconsider my mounting locations for my BigNG, 2 miniNG's and Sensorbus combo. Where would you mount it in the Horizon? I can't think of anywhere else to put that plate, other than possibly on top of one of your 5.25" bays.Quote:
Originally Posted by phcjpp
Its gonna rest on top of the (moved) motherboard support. Again most likely velcro to hold it on.
Chris
wow you are the king of awesome customized wiring!!
This some super strength velcro from the local hardware store could hold up a 3x120 rad full of water?
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Originally Posted by sick_g4m3r
Without a problem