Fun with The Torture Rack

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05-25-2009, 01:30 PM
DarthBeavis

Shaz I did not sell you a rig did I? I think that was Fasmia? Damn you women . . . get me all compfused
05-25-2009, 02:10 PM
CptDreadFlint

Blood, Sweat, and Disoriented Birds. Your worklogs are stuff of #1 Best Selling Novels with pictures to boot. :up:
05-25-2009, 02:20 PM
shazza

Quote:

NaeKuh: so im guessing your gonna give your hubby a sleeved psu instead of a knitt sweater as a present one day???

Ha! He's 6'5" and they don't call him Big Dog for nothing :) It would take a year to knit a sweater for him. I did build him a new PC for his birthday, but he's not too interested in sleeving, and abhors water cooling.

@ CptDreadFlint - :) Thanks ... I'm sure not everyone enjoys the tortuous routes I seem to take.

@ DB: Yeah, I think Fasmia got your green monster. The only green one I have is this one:
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1788/flatviewdq7.jpg
05-25-2009, 04:43 PM
shazza

Could not resist trying Liderc's tip. Now, to do it 24 + 8 + 8 + 6 times.

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/5...75_4SGzY-M.jpg

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/5...62_3ZLvF-M.jpg
05-25-2009, 04:47 PM
Brad8988

They look alot neater.. Wish i knew that before i braided all mine.
05-25-2009, 04:48 PM
pingpong1455

wow lookin good shazza :up: now if only i can do as good as that on my corsair on my first ever sleeving attempt

think you could compile the tips you got in one post ?
05-25-2009, 05:17 PM
BlueAqua

Looks great Shazza. The blue sleeving sure looks fantastic. What other surprises do you have up your sleeves? ;)
05-25-2009, 05:28 PM
Angmaar

Wow, the sleeving job is AMAZING! Nice job. :up:
05-25-2009, 05:29 PM
Chicken Patty

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Looks great Shazza. The blue sleeving sure looks fantastic. What other surprises do you have up your sleeves? ;)

:rofl:

I was just about to say, the blue sleeving does look fantastic!
05-25-2009, 06:12 PM
shazza

Thanks for the compliments, guys. A learning process, for sure.

I do want to add that the blue sleeving looks great. In RL, it is a tad more "aqua" than is showing in the pics - the bottom pic of the last two is a little closer to reality. BlueAqua / Kirk probably knows what I mean, as we were at first a bit concerned about the heat shrink and sleeving matching - the heat shrink color in the pics is representative. (Caveat - at least on my monitor).
05-25-2009, 06:14 PM
dreamaxx

Hey Shaz, what length do you cut the shrink to get it so perfect like that? 2cm?
05-25-2009, 06:36 PM
DarthBeavis

shaz are you using a tool or straight pins to do the 24 pin and pci-e cables?
05-25-2009, 07:14 PM
Dangals

I agree with everyone else that the blus sleeve has turned out fantastic and the latest batch of pics are top notch!!

Keep up the good work :up:
05-25-2009, 07:32 PM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamaxx

Hey Shaz, what length do you cut the shrink to get it so perfect like that? 2cm?

I'd guess about 2 cm, but I'll measure once my pins get here so I can do the actual cables - instead of pretending :p: My biggest concern is being able to cut the heatshrink uniform lengths.

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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis

shaz are you using a tool or straight pins to do the 24 pin and pci-e cables?

I always prefer a tool :ROTF: OK - a serious answer. I tried the expensive tool first, and broke it within 10 minutes. I then used staples for the first PSU I did ... it worked, but a major PITA. Now I'm using the cheapie tool:

http://shazza53.smugmug.com/photos/5...64_yMGBc-M.jpg
(Purchased from Petra's Tech ... I actually got 4 of them. Broke 2 very quickly, but the third has lasted a long time, once you get the hang of it). The real secret is doing it at a table, pulling the pin straight out. Trying to watch TV and de-pinning on the sofa is dangerous.

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Originally Posted by Dangals

I agree with everyone else that the blus sleeve has turned out fantastic and the latest batch of pics are top notch!!

Keep up the good work :up:

Thanks much, Dangals. I blame you for all of this nonsense!
05-25-2009, 07:35 PM
DarthBeavis

If/when I meet your hubby I will not tell him I liked seeing pictures of your rack online . . .
05-25-2009, 07:42 PM
NaeKuh

why do i have the nastiest feeling your gonna make me redue the sleeving all over again. :\
05-25-2009, 07:54 PM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthBeavis

If/when I meet your hubby I will not tell him I liked seeing pictures of your rack online . . .

He would just laugh. Don't forget ... he's met our mutual friend Redphyve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

why do i have the nastiest feeling your gonna make me redue the sleeving all over again. :\

Welllllll ... it was on my mind, especially since I just saw the latest pic of your Primochill tubing on your Classified ... but I've yet to see a finished pic in YOUR LOG :rofl::rofl::rofl:
05-25-2009, 08:29 PM
Liderc

There we go, now that's perfect Shazza, that blue is incredible.

As for finding the perfect shrink cutter, I found that the sharp cutter found on a pair of wire cutter/strippers works extremely well, it has a very crisp cut that won't squeeze before it cuts, as you often find with scissors. I found this also cut sleeve very quickly and without causing any "un-braiding" as you sometimes get with other cutting methods.

I noticed that if you burn the ends of the sleeve, sometimes it will cause those sharp edges that protrude through the shrink after heated.

I ended up not singeing the ends of my sleeve and I found it left a much rounder finish on the shrink and a cleaner transition into the connector.

Looking forward to seeing this completed, very interesting build.
05-25-2009, 08:55 PM
bianco

looks wonderful shazza
i've never been a fan of blue... but your project's color scheme is captivating!
05-25-2009, 09:59 PM
Waterlogged

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

Welllllll ... it was on my mind, especially since I just saw the latest pic of your Primochill tubing on your Classified ... but I've yet to see a finished pic in YOUR LOG :rofl::rofl::rofl:

HE HAS A LOG??? :eek2: ;):rofl::rofl::rofl:
05-26-2009, 07:32 AM
DarthBeavis

Today, Shaz, I dedicate this tool to you . . . .

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/863...5301865960.jpg
05-26-2009, 09:18 AM
NaeKuh

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

He would just laugh. Don't forget ... he's met our mutual friend Redphyve.

Welllllll ... it was on my mind, especially since I just saw the latest pic of your Primochill tubing on your Classified ... but I've yet to see a finished pic in YOUR LOG :rofl::rofl::rofl:

wait in line. i have yet to finish one. i get bored fast and end up going on another shopping spree to relax me from not finishing the first project.
05-26-2009, 03:41 PM
norim_13

Good job :up:
05-26-2009, 05:42 PM
lazy

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

wait in line. i have yet to finish one. i get bored fast and end up going on another shopping spree to relax me from not finishing the first project.

and.... the never ending cycle of builds continues for naekuh :ROTF:
05-26-2009, 06:24 PM
shazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liderc

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I noticed that if you burn the ends of the sleeve, sometimes it will cause those sharp edges that protrude through the shrink after heated. ...

Thanks, Liderc. Yes, I've been slightly singing the ends of the sleeving, but will experiment with your suggestion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bianco

looks wonderful shazza
i've never been a fan of blue... but your project's color scheme is captivating!

Thanks, bianco ... I'm trying to figure out how to do it without "over doing it."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterlogged

HE HAS A LOG??? :eek2: ;):rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl: Rumor has it ...

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Originally Posted by DarthBeavis

Today, Shaz, I dedicate this tool to you . . . .
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Thanks, DB ;) That is going to be an awesome build. I love the special block.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

wait in line. i have yet to finish one. i get bored fast and end up going on another shopping spree to relax me from not finishing the first project.

I love to shop too, so I understand. But, I do enjoy your never ending cycle of rebuilds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by norim_13

Good job :up:

Thanks, norim!

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Originally Posted by lazy

and.... the never ending cycle of builds continues for naekuh :ROTF:

Yes ... but you have to admit it keeps us entertained. And, he does some cool stuff.

Some parts arriving in the next few days which will allow me to finish sleeving. A new waterblock that may be hit or miss, and some more BP fittings. I wanted to do this build with only barbs, but just concerned about making all the bends work. I am the BP poster girl by default.

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