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Originally Posted by liguhy
Computer Cooling (order of effectiveness)
- Air
- Watercooling
- Thermoelectric
- Chilled Liquid
- Phase Change
- LN2/etc
subbed. Been following this thread for a while and can't wait to see this up and running. munchinng through bench marks and games :D
Perfection is very satisfying !Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Awesome
It's all good
:):mad::D
Pascal
Just to follow it , I just read all the thread since post #1 .
Very Nice work.
Hey Sweeper, any updates? :D
Sorry, no updates yet. I've been busy with a few things, but not enough to post at this time. I build a new EVGA Classified system and I've been playing around with new waterblock designs for the GPU's and NB. Man!!... this setup really rocks! Can't wait to see what Goliath can do for it! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by rogueagent6
Thank you very much for still having an interest in my build. I thought most people gave up on this build....I know I've wanted to many times! Keep checking back... when I do start posting again, it will be to the finish! At least I hope:rolleyes:
Wow
I can't see how anyone that is truly Xtreme could lose interest in this build man. It's the epitomy of insane MasterBuilder worklogs.
+10!! Come on Sweeper.....take us to the finish line.:up::clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by CyberDruid
Bah, Ive been reading this since 5 am and finally got to the end of the posts and came up short handed lol. I remember reading the start of this when I was in Ft. Gordon Ga. a couple years ago. Did you roll it outside to scare the children for Halloween? Im sure the sound it makes when it is turned on is more akin to a Banshee than a computer lol. And I thought I was hot :banana::banana::banana::banana: with my phase change water cooled computer lol. I think Im just gonna go pout in the corner. Your like the Jones's across the street. I have a new Camaro SS (I really don't) and you roll up with a Lamborghini LP-670 Superveloce... Who can compete with this? This thread is making me rethink what I want to do for my new build... Now I'm frustrated lol. You should publish a book on how to build this and sell it to mortals. I think Sweepers epeen exceeds the dimensions of John Holmes; And mine... nevermind, I'd rather not talk about it
Thanks for the compliments, but you guys would hate to see what the system looks like now.:confused: I stripped everything out of the cooling chamber and removed the condensing unit. It made me sick to rip out all the hard work I had put into that system. I'm working on putting together a better design for the cooling chamber and liquid chiller. This will be the last change!
I will start posting progress again soon.
I think I can speak for everyone here at Xs that it's been a joy to follow your build. Beautiful work, innovation, just simply nicely done work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
We'll be here when your ready to post more on this.
Best of luck.:up:
speed does not matter, what matters is that you are progressing and we love it. go "at your own chosen speed'' as Mr johnny cash said :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
You right Movieman i agree with youQuote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
man you developed an incredible project! congratulations
Just read through this whole thread. I swear as soon as i saw the whole inside iced up, my eyes popped out, i got hard, my jaw dislocated and walked out the door, and I had to be defibulated.
This should be the Xtreme Systems mascot. ENTER THIS IN AN OC COMPETITION you would SHATTER the rest of them haha.
:rofl: :yepp: :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by individual
I bet this is the mother of all chiller projects, quality of the build is way of the charts... this thing and your work sets new standard on XS what is an quality build.
One word: Incredible!
PS: btw im just shocked, eye balls blowing out... looked every pic and oh my god. Best of the best up to date.
Hey Sweeps!! :poke: Hope you have had some time to work on Goliath and how about a few xmas progress pics as presents to keep us, the faithful masses happy!! :yepp:
Thanks guys for the compliments and continuing to keep interest in this build. I've been working on the project, but there is not much to show. I've made most of the new parts and starting to put it back together. Below is a few pictures and I should be posting more soon.
I've added a 2 gallon stainless steel tank for more liquid and changed the routing of the distribution lines. The system should hold appoximately 3 gallons of heat transfer fluid.
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New closure plates for the cooling chamber. They still need some work.
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This is how Goliath looks at the moment.:shakes:
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I still think she looks sexy. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
I'd tap that.
The extent of my cooling is an external 19" rack system lol, i might go for a custom phase change setup, probably not as expensive as this, and it will have a more "thrown together from heaps of :banana::banana::banana::banana:" look like all the stuff in half life 2:)
Loved and love it .. enjoy it as much as possible my friend its unique :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dude_Person
man never truly considered having sex with machinery...until one day...
Ok I am only missing one thing the schematic of everything so I can patient this beast. JK!!! This build is absolutely stunning I cant wait to see the cooling capacity. And don’t give up just think of that AMD x4 at 5.0ghz idling at 34c. :eek:
at 34? mate itll be at -10 :D
wow loving the work... cant wait til you post more. :shocked:
I've been working on the system in my spare time and finally completed the liquid cooling loops and clousure panels. I need to complete the wiring and evaporator for CPU in the chamber and it will be ready for testing temps. Hope to give more undates soon...meanwhile here is a few pics of how its coming together.
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BEAUTIFUL...I'm happy to see progress :up:
Damn looking nice
I'm eager too see how this performs against my (piotres) minifreezer :)
Hey Oscar,Quote:
Originally Posted by boss9967
Glad you like the changes....looks alot different since you last seen the system. I may need your help (strong back) moving this rig, once its finished. :D
How is your system performing? Are you having any condensation problems and still holding temps?Quote:
Originally Posted by t800
System is doing quite well. I have set inside temprature to be between 0 .. -20 with Q9650@4.5Ghz|1.6v and Radeon 4870X2 system. If i remove limitation inside stops around -30c~ if system under extreme load furmark+prime95).Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Evap temp is around -44c idle and -38c during load.
Any condensations i haven't had, but if keep insidetemp -30..-40c for longtime i have occured random crashes, i assume some components won't handle that cold so well.
At moment i'm doing serious sound insulation for compressors, replacing old 5mm plastic walls with 5mm iron plates to keep compressors noises lower :)
I just read the whole thread and it just blew me away . Absolutly amazing work . I have nothin else to say . Absolutly amazing :up:
@lloydsmart
lol
Can't wait to see it perform! :)
:ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by lloydsmart
This will be awesome, this should take forever :up:
Toasting in this epic bread and slamming the sub button so hard that Sweeper's gonna feel it ;)
I just found this thread and read it from beginning to end and am in complete awe. It makes me wonder what I would be capable of if I had access to some machine tools or a CNC machine... or.. SOMETHING!
Thanks guys for keeping this post alive and motivating me to move foward with this build. I have good and bad news. The good news is that I've been busy with getting ready for our baby boy coming in May. I've had a lot of honey-do lists to finish for my wife. I've also been working 7 days a week for the last two months, which helps my finances. Now the long hours are over and the baby's room is complete, I can start back working on the build.
The bad news is that I've totally disassemble the build. I had several problems with leaks and getting the liquid cooling system to hold the load I was hoping to accomplish. It turns out the compressor is not large enough, so now I'm going a different route. I'm getting the parts together to build a stronger system to handle the heat loads.
The cooling chamber will still have a single stage compressor, because it does have a large heat load. The liquid cooling system will have 3/4 hp compressor or I'm thinking of going with a small two stage cascade system for cooling the two GPU's and NB/SB. The phase exchange for the CPU will be a two stage cascade. I've started assemby of some of the systems and should start posting pics again soon.
I really hate starting over, but its better to get it right this time. I've learn alot from my mistakes, so hopefully the changes will finish faster than when I was experimenting in the beginning of the build.
Congrats on Sweeper #2. :up: And hey, while its a minor set back....none of us are going anywhere, so.....looking forward to even more Xtreme updates!! :yepp:
I admire your hard work. If we all had more time for this Xtremeness.:D
Now you're adding cascades? As if this wasn't extreme enough already! This will surely set world records!
Absolutely awesome work, sweeper. Looking forward to those pics!
P.S. Congratulations on your baby boy!
I just found this thread Sweeper and read through all 26 pages and there's nothing I can say that hasn't been said already. I just can't believe my eyes in how amazing this build is. And I applaude your pererverence in getting this build together over the last few years. Don't give up now - you're so close!
Are you still planning on SLI 285s and a 920? A 980X and two 480s (or three, if you can fit it) would be awesomely epic and certainly take top spot at HWBOT (goodness knows the Fermi's are hot enough to warrant cooling like this). I'm waiting for the country to go dark when you finally unleash this Goliath. :D
Dang!! If you match the computing and cooling power of this it will probably be able to play c\Crysis 2 on something like 64x AA!!!!!
Hello my friend , congratulation again for little chiquito :welcome: and I hope Goliath be ready the next month :rolleyes: , the 6 cores AMD 1090T is coming and is really crazy CPU for overcloking ( 6.29Ghz ) I was thinking you can get that speed with Goliath :up:
here the validation http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1132113
Un Abrazo , cuidate
Hola Amigo,Quote:
Originally Posted by boss9967
Thanks for the congratulations, it won't be long now until my little man will be here! I doubt Goliath will be ready by the time you come to visit. I'm working on the system in the even after work. I hope the case will handle two cascades and a single stage....I'm running out of room fast!:eek:
See you in a few weeks...drive safe!
This is not much of a update, but I made a change to the reservoir and thought I would share with you guys. I was having a problem of knowing how much liquid was in the system, so I added a view window and now I can keep a watch on the liquid level.:)
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Well at least it's still alive:)
I just read through all 27 pages and simply put wow keep it up hope to see this thing done sometime
this started on 2007
and u still didnt finish it
i didnt find any pic of a system in it
I can't help but lol when I read this thread. Not that I'm laughing at you or anything disrespectful, it's more a lol about how epic this thread has become over time :) I remember looking at it years ago and now it looks like you're going for yet another revision of your project for even crazier end-game :P I really just want to see it with an actual computer turned on inside before I die ;)
Keep up the good work!
This is crazy, you should match the storage to the cooling: http://blog.backblaze.com/2009/09/01...cloud-storage/
Sweeper, just finished reading this thread thru again today, but have been following it for quite a while. Have you considered, after you've finally got it completed to your satisfaction, to possibly document it with a parts/materials list? If it's been as inspiring to others as it has been to me (and there seems to be a number of us out there following it), then maybe it will allow us to follow in your footsteps, while avoiding some of the struggles you have ran into. Also, if you have some time down the road, could you possibly put down a quick/condensed version of your build, nothing too elaborate, seeing as you will have a Lot less time to play (for a while, at least) as soon as the new addition has arrived. This though you will find is a good thing, just a big change in priorities. ;) (I have 2, so I know of whilst I speak)
The main things I would be interested to know would be a general run through of your design/planning process, the parts you chose and why, things to look out for while putting it together, and any changes you would have made if you had the chance to do it all over again. By this I mean even after the tear out/rebuild you just did, anything else you'd of changed if you could? Bigger (!) case, diff materials, etc? Oh, and maybe things to look out for during the build/testing process. No rush, not at all, but if you could post something short, maybe a page or so, that would be huge to the rest of us mere mortals if we were crazy enough to think about trying to do something like this. I say crazy because I would venture a guess that most of us don't have the set of skills you obviously posess (so it would be that much harder for most of us), but with you having blazed the trail, it would help make up for our limitations. :)
Thank you for your kind words! I know to some people this build has taking alot longer than most. But, this is a experiment and each phase of the build takes me down a different path. I will write up a summary of the do's and don't, once it is completed for the ones that would like to follow this build. I've wasted alot of time and money during the experimental stage, but I want it to be right and something to be proud of at the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chipzfriar
I've preassembled both cascades and I will break it down for painting over the next few days. I will be posting pics soon. :)
Any ETA on when you will actually put a computer in this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Probably when it's done right, and not a day sooner... :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by CokeCanNinja
(and only Sweeper can say what's "right", obviously)
Hey Sweeper! It's almost mid-May, what's the ETA on the delivery of your other 'project'? Already happened, or any day now? :clap:
I'm still in process of assembling two stage cascade for the liquid loop. Waiting on a few parts to complete the other systems. I don't have much room for assemby in the case. The case wasn't design to house two cascades and single stage all in one. But, I've came up with a clever idea for the components and it will work. I had to make most of the parts, so they could fit in a small space. Once you see all the work I've put into this system, you will know why it has taking so long to build.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chipzfriar
Thanks for your interest.:D
No no no, not _that_ project, your Other Project. You know, the one that always is completed in 9 months or less? What's the status on that one? :)
Oooh, I totally misread the the question. Well, my son will be born in approximately 10 more days ( May 18 ) and can't hardly wait!:D My wife is hoping he will be born on May 19, because that is my birthday. I guess, so she can give me the ultimate B-Day gift. It doesn't matter, I'm bless with a wonderful wife and soon to be son! Each day is a ultimate gift!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Chipzfriar
Thanks for asking!
MY little brothers b-day is on May 18th.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Lol. Your probably way to busy lately to touch your build and even less likely to come on the site.
Hope all is well with the kid.
:P
your fan/comedian admirer
Well, happy birthday, hope it was eventful, and maybe you've already had your addition to the family? If so, congrats!
holy crap man
there are more cooling components then PC components
unbelievable
Sweeper, hope the new addition went well, as it's now June and these things don't usually go this far past deadline. I'm sure you're not gettting a lot of sleep right now, so time to work on the rig is probably nonexistent. Completely understandable, but do hope when things settle down to see you posting again, and feeding us with whatever updates you have on the Rig. :)
My son was born May 11 and he is doing great! Your right....I didn't get much sleep during the first two weeks....but, my son is starting to sleep better now. I've also been very busy with entertaining family and of course work. Everything is starting to settle down now and I'm planning to work on the project this weekend. I will post progress soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chipzfriar
Congrats on the son. My second boy was born May 13th, so I understand the lack of time for playing with your setup. Enjoy it while you can though, they grow up quick. :D
I'll 2nd that one, and congrats! Glad to hear everything is going well for everyone. They sure do grow up fast, I have one turning 18 this summer, but then again, I have another turning 4 this fall, so here we go again! :) I will say that it _is_ easier doing this at 30 than 45, but who's complaining? :D Still looking forward to see how things are coming along on your rig when you have a spare minute or 3. Thanks again for the update!Quote:
Originally Posted by Utnorris
Well it took me 3 hours to make it through 3 years worth or posts , 27 pages WOW :eek:
Sweeper - AWESOME WORK - Attention to Detail and Quailty , very nice.
But every time I think you are done I hit the next page button -- OH NO-you took it apart again, you're driving us crazy. ;)
I hope you finish it soon I don't think I can take anymore of this.
Good luck with the baby and Goliath , Thanks Tom
I know its been awhile since my last update, so thought I would share my progress with the rebuild of Goliath. Its going slow, but I've managed to almost complete the cascade for liquid loop. Just need to finish brazing and the first stage will be ready for testing. The second stage will start testing after the system is mounted in the case. The other cascade for CPU will assemble faster, because I'm building both cascades at the same time. I don't have much time to work on this project, but I will keep you guys up to date.
More to come!:D
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Sweeps!! Congrats on the young fella & those pics are just BEE U T FULL!!! :up::up:
Got my fix...ahhhhhh..... I can wait....keep at it!! :D
Good to see you back around here buddy! Loving the new pics. Grats on the baby also.
Now this is the type of thing you start reading and expect to be done!
Absolutely epic build... now that things seem to be opening up, do you have an ETA?
Now it isn't often that I envy people's possessions but every time I read this thread the thought enters my mind of driving down to see you, tossing a pile of money at you until you scream "Ok, sold":rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Wow.
Thanks everyone for your compliments. Come on down Movieman...if the price is right, we'll load it up!:D But, maybe I should finish the project first!:ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
hehe still havent finished :) , Went through every page man couldnt get my eyes off! Such a slick build man, impressive work!
Dude, this is insane! I just read all... 28 pages of this build log. Keep on chuggin' Sweeper!
Wow!
I tried reading through the thread, but how exactly is the cooling chamber going to work? I imagine pulling a vacuum to remove moisture, but that also removes the air (cooling medium via evap) right?
I am interested because I would like to try such a cooling chamber experiment myself, but I wonder if the vacuum would make chilled air cooling the mobo components etc meaningless?
i would think the best way to rid moisture is to put a little chamber of silica crystals somewhere and divert some air flow through them... sandwiched between some perspex with a few leds behind then could make for a nice effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by underdog1425
edit:
im curious is it not the evaporation of the refrigerant that cools? why not vent the coolant directly into the chamber therefor creating a cold atmosphere for the mobo rather than running it though heat exchangers and radiators... just a thought :) wont look as cool i guess..
Look at that.
Nice looking unit but after so much time on this thing, it would be nice to prove it's viability as a super cooler.
Hey Sweeper, justa quick nudge, any more updates as to the Uber System? Been over 5 months since your last post, wondering if everything's ok and if you've made any progress on the system? Is it nearly ready to fire up?
HAHAHA MovieMan name is Dave so that would be a match made in heaven.Quote:
Originally Posted by Movieman
David & Goliath :rofl: Got a love it :hehe:
Someone let you out of your kennel?:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] mysticmerlin
Work of art:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Hey guys!
I'm still alive and kicking, just don't have much time for my hobbies or much of anything at this time. The company I work for is relocating me and my family to Florida. I've been commuting back and forth, since June...what a nightmare! I should be relocated by January and hopefully I can manage a little free time to finish a few things.
I really appreciate all of you keeping this thread alive and for all the many compliments! I have made progress since my last post and when I find some time, I'll post some pics.
Thanks again everyone!
Please do post some! It looks astonishing! :up:
Where the living is easy !
It's all good
:):mad::D
Pascal
Xtreme Cooling makes even more sense in Florida. Enjoy your Holiday break (if you get one).
Good luck with the move :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sweeper
Hey Man, Whats going on here!
Any more news since you've moved? I see your sig now shows Fla, gotta love it this time of year, esp compared to up here in the great white north. Hope it went well, and that you've gotten settled in, and maybe, just maybe you've had a little spare time to spend with your "2nd child" ;-) Looks like the last we saw of it, it was coming along quite well, and seemed (at least by the pics) that it was sorta near completion? What's the scoop? We're all waiting with bated breath, doncha know? :-)
Well, finally moved in our new house and enjoying the weather in Florida. The traffic can be a pain sometimes, but its all good. As far as the project, I haven't touched it, since the move. I really don't have the working space at my new house to finish building the project. Everything is still in crates from the move. I thought about disassembling the project and sell the components or spend more money to finish the last cascade, then sell the whole system. I'm not sure what to do with the project at this time. I enjoy spending time with my son and even if I complete the project, I know I will not make good use of it for extreme overclocking...just don't have the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chipzfriar
If I start working on the project again, I will make sure to keep you guys posted. Everyone on this forum has been very supportive and I greatly appreciate all the great comments and advice.
Even if you do not complete the project, it was a good read! I know extreme builds sometimes fall by the wayside and priorities change. I see it in enthusiast automotive builds all the time.
It took me couple of hours to get thru all 28 pages.:D And it was worth it!:cool:
This is by far the most incredible piece of cooling i have ever seen.
That's just too extreme even for xtreme systems!:worship::worship:
Have you ever tough of writing a book about this project? This project has every thing, cooling, drama, bad ass components, pressure over the top, horror, kid's, comedy, wife's...
Too bad you haven't finish it. I was rilly hoping that you did.
nice