Any news on your Front PA120.3 build?Quote:
Originally Posted by QuadSLI
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Any news on your Front PA120.3 build?Quote:
Originally Posted by QuadSLI
Here we go with another update, this time installing the motherboard heatsinks!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_001.jpg
Stock ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus board, a close relative of the Striker Extreme :D
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_002.jpg
Look at that crappy contact patch!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_003.jpg
The NB and SB were nearly epoxied on, I was cursing during this removal!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_004.jpg
A bit more contact here, but still very poor. No wonder the stock solutions don't work well!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_005.jpg
All stock parts removed
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_006.jpg
Shoddy machining on the EK mosfet blocks was a surprise. They're flat, but sharp edges and lower quality than Eddy's other parts gives me sadface :(
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_007.jpg
NB + SB blocks are flawless
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_008.jpg
Starting to look like a comfuser again!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_009.jpg
Yeah!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_010.jpg
I'm gettin' excited!
http://www.brimbo.com/temp/mozartbuild/mobohobo_011.jpg
More macro madness
It's hard to believe that sensitive electronics can be man-handled like this without being harmed. When I'm prying off my old heatsinks I always get a bit worried :eek:
I'd be worried with that alu top... see http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=179040
Thanks for the heads up, however I use a considerable amount of anti-corrosives in my mix so I don't have to worry about this problem. I learned that the hard way, and verified that it does work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate P.
You just have to be diligent about changing out your coolant every 6 months or so and use the proper amount of Zerex or antifreeze :)
What ya doing, you didnt do much for like a half year already, get to work:cord:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
:)
Thanks! I hate taking so long, but priority 1 is making enough money to fund my hobby, and that simply takes time :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by mcoffey
Hehe nobody is as frustrated as me :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by QuadSLI
Those Fenix Flashlights are great for working on computers :)
i like the colour scheme going on here :)
what model ram is that?
Pardon me while I vent some frustration... please....
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH A GTX WITH STOCK TOP ?!?
At least get the copper top, or get rid of that water block altogether.
Please !!!
Looking good...
I actually just got rid of my Mozart case, cause I absolutely hated it... but I didn't do any modding, kept case stock....
Can't wait to see it finished...
Now, My daughter is looking over my shoulder to see all the smiles... so you'll have to excuse the next part....
:shocked: :rofl: :lol: :stick: :woot: :sofa: :am: :moon: :fight: :shoot: :spill: :rehab: :bananal: :party: :YIPPIE:
Thanks..
breezyjr
Hum, what's wrong with that case. You need triple loop?Quote:
Originally Posted by Breezyjr
What case you replaced? 343B?
Quoted for emphasisQuote:
Originally Posted by IanY
I thought the Mozart case wasn't deep enough. With my 8800GTX installed, I the fan in front barely fit, and I wanted to put in a triple rad there. The mobo header for my card reader wasn't long enough, as well as the floppy (I know, could have got another cable).
I would have preferred the 5 1/4" drive bays were opposite side, and the HDD cage opposite as well.
It had a great deal of potential, I just didn't find this site in time to do a bunch of mods. I'm now working on my triple loop UFO duality case (yes, "another" UFO case....I didn't know they were so popular when I bought it).
Also, I don't know why they put the front fans behind the solid part of the front panel. But, if they flip flopped the optical bays section (the black part) I think there would have been better airflow.
Really just my opinion, I like what this build is turning out to be. I wish I had seen found XS prior to building the mozart case... I just may have liked it.
Good luck...
Breezyjr
Again... apologies for all the smilies in my post... 6 year old was buggin me about them and wanted to see 'em... hope they aren't too distracting....
HELLZ YA! I'm a self-described "Flashlight Afficianado", or "total nerd" according to some :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Justintoxicated
LEDs, LUMENS and such get me off. Guess that sums it up!
TMI :stick:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunayknits
Man that is one hell of a case! WOW
G.Skill something or other, it's been replaced recently with something faster, black in color ... you'll see in the final build :)Quote:
Originally Posted by disruptfam
Look, seriously, you really need to consider some anticorrosives. I ran my loop for a week with just distilled and it corroded the fittings. I cleaned it all up, put it back together with the proper mix, and zero problems. Just run the right stuff and you're good. Simple as pie. I don't know why this is such a point of contention. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by IanY
Love to see some of those pelt loops, got pix? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by systemviper
Hehe guess I'm not the only one with a juvenile sense of humor :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Breezyjr
Yo Yo yO. first, must say, your the bomb, that case is so slick. it almost makes me change my mind back from the Mountian Mod back to the Mozart.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunayknits
BUT, i just need the room, don't need the bling and don't care about sound. My #1 priority is space and the MM got what it takes. I DO NOT want to have to stress about adding something....
here is the build I am ordering tomorrow....
U2-UFO CYO (Choose Your Own)
- Acrylic Color Smoked Grey
- Side 3 Big Window Panel (MB side for show off)
- Window Etching 1 Window Top (SystemVipers Logo based on the superman look)
- Side 2 Triple Original Panel (Chiller side)
- Side 1 Diamond Panel(top w/logo)
- Front Panel Type Duality
- Horizontal MB brace No
- Finish Black Wrinkle
- Front Panel Fan Spacing Swiftech/Black ICE
- Back Panel Fan Spacing Swiftech/Black ICE
- Back Panel Type Standard
Component list
Evga 780i
Evga (2) 8800 GTS 512 (92)
CPU E8400 till the Core 2 Quad Q9450 comes in.
2 PSU's Roswill 950 (main) plus a Roswill 650
Swiftech GTX copper top (?)
MCW60 for GPU's or DD Ion if got funds.
Pumps 2 D5 vario plus a 355 w/petra top
resi's still undecided.
lots of temp monitoring- still thinking of best way. Prob the inline mod.
RAM Dominator 8500 V1.2 Micron 2G
Asus monitors.
So that is what i am thinking, have 95% of everything except MM box.
Plus the in line chillers, i will break out my home brew design in the next month during this build.
Will start a seperate thread for that.
Plus just about finished my pelt bench.
Main board to start will be Evga 680i LT
Tankguys Micron 8000 ram, hmmmm
have 2 swiftech pelt mcw60's plus the swiftech pelt CPU block. Then add in my home brew chillers right before the pelt blocks, should help get temps down....
Also have several Variable 8-15v 30a power supplies to tune in the pelts....
Again need to figure out best way to monitor temps.
Sorry for being longwinded in your thread, but your build of the Mozart was a learning exp for me and just want to thank you again for taking the time to fill us in.
I will do the same in my thread.
Now back t o your regularly scheduled thread....