[ Project ] : Altair | A Lian-Li PC-P80, dual loop, all internal build

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09-02-2009, 04:07 AM
Ced-G60

This is great stuff. Giving me some idea for my setup, I think am going to "steal" that pump/rez mounting system :D
09-02-2009, 10:32 AM
D0BR0

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Originally Posted by eponymous

I was thinking of doing that. I'm not sure though as it may screw-up the airflow inside the case. Does it work better for you?

Well on the triple on the front (which is a sort of P/P with the fans on the door), there's the loop with the CPU and the whole mobo. I get 45°C on an i7 @ 4.1GHz, which imo is good. And for the airflow, with the rad on the floor pushing the air out of the case, I read that it's similar to a "sandwich" configuration of the rads, so less performance. Of course, nice airflow, but with my solution, all the air of the case is extracted, so it results in a depression inside the case, and the air is "sucked" from the outside by some of the ventilation holes. Quite a strange system I know, but that way, there's (I find) less dust inside the case, because there isn't any huge kind of air tunnel going through the whole case. :)
09-02-2009, 10:57 AM
XKaan

Looking great!

I really like your Res\Pump mounting solution! :up:
09-02-2009, 11:49 AM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by Ced-G60

This is great stuff. Giving me some idea for my setup, I think am going to "steal" that pump/rez mounting system :D

Please feel free :) That's why I tried to make this worklog a sort-of tutorial to help others.

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Originally Posted by D0BR0

Well on the triple on the front (which is a sort of P/P with the fans on the door), there's the loop with the CPU and the whole mobo. I get 45°C on an i7 @ 4.1GHz, which imo is good. And for the airflow, with the rad on the floor pushing the air out of the case, I read that it's similar to a "sandwich" configuration of the rads, so less performance. Of course, nice airflow, but with my solution, all the air of the case is extracted, so it results in a depression inside the case, and the air is "sucked" from the outside by some of the ventilation holes. Quite a strange system I know, but that way, there's (I find) less dust inside the case, because there isn't any huge kind of air tunnel going through the whole case. :)

Cool, I'm going to bear this in mind. I may just turn the fans round on the door and reverse the fans on the other side of the rad.

I also think it's a good idea using the front rad for the CPU and the other for the GPU. :)

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Originally Posted by XKaan

Looking great!

I really like your Res\Pump mounting solution! :up:

Cheers man :)
09-02-2009, 01:33 PM
D0BR0

Yeah, there's much more space for airflow on the front rad. Anyway, I'm gonna use those Lian Li's wheels, so that it's gonna be a bit more space between the floor and the floor of the case. :)
09-04-2009, 08:05 AM
Ketzer7

eponymous-

Have you had a chance to try out that SATA backplane device you got yet?

Been thinking about using one of those too, but then I saw on Newegg there were a bunch of negative reviews saying that Velociraptor drives don't work in it because they apparently changed the design or something and now it doesn't function as well.

I know you said 'with SSDs', but I'm also curious if those have worked Ok in that device or not either.

Thanks!
09-16-2009, 11:18 PM
ckool

Awesome work,I have the same case & I love the way your build is going atm... an inspiration to me, Subsribed!
09-17-2009, 12:18 AM
Schwany

Great build, pulling a few ideas from it for my next one. Your methods are ridiculously overkill tho, but still fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing it progress
09-19-2009, 11:22 AM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by Ketzer7

eponymous-

Have you had a chance to try out that SATA backplane device you got yet?

Been thinking about using one of those too, but then I saw on Newegg there were a bunch of negative reviews saying that Velociraptor drives don't work in it because they apparently changed the design or something and now it doesn't function as well.

I know you said 'with SSDs', but I'm also curious if those have worked Ok in that device or not either.

Thanks!

Hehe, just got back from vacation. I've still not tried the backplane yet - it's packed away under all the other crap :D

I'm not sure about Velociraptors as I've only read up on SSD's. I'd definitely check before you by though.

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Originally Posted by ckool

Awesome work,I have the same case & I love the way your build is going atm... an inspiration to me, Subsribed!

Thanks man :)

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Originally Posted by Schwany

Great build, pulling a few ideas from it for my next one. Your methods are ridiculously overkill tho, but still fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing it progress

Hehe, probably a little overkill - fun nonetheless. :)

Now that I'm back expect to see some updates coming soon!
09-22-2009, 08:39 AM
assisterah

Wow you really got some decent tools for your build.
This build log is great for WC starters! Love it!
09-22-2009, 09:57 AM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by assisterah

Wow you really got some decent tools for your build.
This build log is great for WC starters! Love it!

Thanks man :)

Remember to ask questions guys if there's something that isn't clear in this and I'll try my best to explain it.
09-22-2009, 04:19 PM
assisterah

Got a question for you:
Which drill mode did you use for cutting those radiator holes?
would hammer drill mode be better?
09-22-2009, 10:33 PM
mib

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Originally Posted by assisterah

Got a question for you:
Which drill mode did you use for cutting those radiator holes?
would hammer drill mode be better?

I guess that normal mode or wood mode. Hammer mode will make very sharp and make waved edge.
09-23-2009, 02:42 AM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by assisterah

Got a question for you:
Which drill mode did you use for cutting those radiator holes?
would hammer drill mode be better?

You definitely don't want to use hammer mode as this is meant for drilling into masonry and brick.

Just use the wood drilling mode, with low-speed and high-torque (low gear) and you should be fine.
09-23-2009, 08:34 AM
Linuxfan

I have the same case here and am going to try to mount a triple radiator in the bottom of the case just like you did... so thanks for the pictures! :yepp:
09-23-2009, 09:08 AM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by Linuxfan

I have the same case here and am going to try to mount a triple radiator in the bottom of the case just like you did... so thanks for the pictures! :yepp:

Good stuff :) It's probably the easiest method and it looks nice I think :P
09-23-2009, 09:54 AM
Linuxfan

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Originally Posted by eponymous

Good stuff :) It's probably the easiest method and it looks nice I think :P

Yeah, I like the idea of the radiator on the bottom... the air comes in the bottom and goes through the case that way, and I shouldn't have any filling problems since the the res will be higher than everything else... :up:
Wish it would be that way in my Cosmos S case... the rad is on the top and the res is level with it sticking out of the back... have to tilt up the case to fill it up and get the air out.. :(
Getting the holdsaw at home depot today... :D
09-23-2009, 10:16 PM
assisterah

Are you going to paint the case?
09-24-2009, 12:02 AM
WinstonSthlm

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Originally Posted by Linuxfan

Yeah, I like the idea of the radiator on the bottom... the air comes in the bottom and goes through the case that way, and I shouldn't have any filling problems since the the res will be higher than everything else... :up:
Getting the holdsaw at home depot today... :D

Think the radiator fans in this build will push air out of the case, down against the floor. You will probably get less dust sucking air in front compared to suck air in bottom of case even if you have dust filters on both places.
09-24-2009, 12:29 AM
eponymous

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuxfan

Yeah, I like the idea of the radiator on the bottom... the air comes in the bottom and goes through the case that way, and I shouldn't have any filling problems since the the res will be higher than everything else... :up:
Wish it would be that way in my Cosmos S case... the rad is on the top and the res is level with it sticking out of the back... have to tilt up the case to fill it up and get the air out.. :(
Getting the holdsaw at home depot today... :D

Let us know how you get on :)

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Originally Posted by assisterah

Are you going to paint the case?

Nah, I don't think it's worth it as I'm happy with the way it looks as is.

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Originally Posted by WinstonSthlm

Think the radiator fans in this build will push air out of the case, down against the floor. You will probably get less dust sucking air in front compared to suck air in bottom of case even if you have dust filters on both places.

Yeah that's right. I'll be pulling air across the radiator out through the bottom of the case.
10-01-2009, 09:50 AM
eponymous

Hi guys.

I'm going to be fitting my loops together very soon, but before I do I was wanting to ask a question to the community and see what you think:

My NB/SB and MOSFET blocks - should they go in the CPU or GPU loop and why? What's the general consensus these days?

Thanks :)
10-02-2009, 03:57 PM
ell

In my opinion, put everything that isnt the CPU in one loop (gpu, mosfet, nb and sb etc) in one loop, and have the other loop dedicated to the CPU only, especially since you basically have the most restrictive CPU block ever concieved, it'll work best in its own loop with nothing else to stand in its way, I have a similar setup so i've messed aroudn with this, otherwise congrtualations on a brilliant looking build so far, good luck and enjoy!

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9549/cimg0772j.jpg
10-03-2009, 01:11 AM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by ell

In my opinion, put everything that isnt the CPU in one loop (gpu, mosfet, nb and sb etc) in one loop, and have the other loop dedicated to the CPU only, especially since you basically have the most restrictive CPU block ever concieved, it'll work best in its own loop with nothing else to stand in its way, I have a similar setup so i've messed aroudn with this, otherwise congrtualations on a brilliant looking build so far, good luck and enjoy!

Thanks a lot!

I was leaning towards the GPU loop so thanks for the confirmation on that. GPU loop it is! :)
10-14-2009, 11:14 PM
PaRn ssR

very great build.
10-14-2009, 11:18 PM
eponymous

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Originally Posted by PaRn ssR

very great build.

Thanks :)

There'll be a big update this weekend as I've made a fair bit of progress but haven't been keeping my log updated - shame on me :shakes:

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