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11-03-2009, 07:11 AM
anubis_is_evil

[wallpaper Hunting : Mode On] :rotf:
11-03-2009, 07:29 AM
Kibbler

CDF now that you mention I'm definitely getting a Rainmaker vibe from your build, in a good way, and you know what for a Captain-Hook one-armed pirate mofo you know your way around a camera. Really very stunning mate. :)
11-03-2009, 08:18 AM
shazza

OK ... I hesitate to post too many compliments, cause you might think I'm stalking you, but dannnnggggg ... this is looking yummy :up:
11-03-2009, 08:28 AM
millertime359

It actually looks cool with the contrasting fittings. :shrug:

You need to work faster, no sleep till your done. I want to see what this looks like completed. :p:

Keep up the good work Captain. :D
11-03-2009, 08:32 AM
Wezly

All looks amazing, sir captain. And, I actually like the silver compressions on the blue tubing, I thought it was intentional!
My only concern is.... where is the keel, the mast, the anchor? (other than the ship itself)
11-03-2009, 11:10 AM
kgtiger

Dam!
I had a night off the PC to watch the idiot box and look what happens.
All the good stuff show up.

Sweet photo's there Flint, love what I have seen so far.

Keep it sailing along
11-03-2009, 04:35 PM
Xion X2

Still looking great, Cap'n. You're getting pretty good with that camera. :)

I like your color scheme.
11-03-2009, 04:41 PM
alphadog009

i cannot begin to express how much i love the symmetrical look. I have to say that its the most natural looking orientation. If you look in nature you'll see that everything is symmetrical, just look at the human face... its just so perfect when its symmetrical... i cant wait to see it all..
11-04-2009, 02:11 PM
Bill Owen

This build is stunning to say the least. Nice work as usual Rick :up:
11-04-2009, 10:13 PM
CptDreadFlint

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohms

Sweet zombie jesus that looks SWEET!

"Sweet Zombie Jesus" would have been a sweet Halloween costume.
Either that or an all-girl punk rock cover band. :D
Thanks for your input, ohms!

Quote:

Originally Posted by theToX

once again Cpt., im loving it. no i havent ventured into the world of watercooling yet but reading all of these logs is pushing me towards having my next build cooled by the liquid of life.

Thanks Tox :up:. I'm certain you already know that the members here are supportive and helpful (in getting you poorer) :D
(oops. Did I type that out loud?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weevil

Sa-weeeeeet!

Cheers Weev :up: Just out of curiosity - do vampires dress up for Halloween or do they go as themselves over there in SC?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShArKo

CptDreadFlint woud you like to mod my case??? :D:D:D:D lol lol

Nice work dude!!!! I like it very much

Thank you very much, ShArKo! I have always dreamed of visiting Argentina!
Particularly Buenos Aires! :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil

[wallpaper Hunting : Mode On] :rotf:

Heya anubus :up:
Wouldn't it be cool if speaking thusly would actually work?

Like imagine!
[Lots of Cash: Mode On]
or
[Volvo into Ferrari: Mode On]
or
[Dumb Move: Mode Undo]
[DreadFlint: Stop Now]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kibbler

CDF now that you mention I'm definitely getting a Rainmaker vibe from your build, in a good way, and you know what for a Captain-Hook one-armed pirate mofo you know your way around a camera. Really very stunning mate. :)

I had a question for you but I totally forgot what it was.
Hate when that happens.
Anyway, when I remember, I'll post.
Appreciate the feedback, Kibbs!

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Originally Posted by shazza

OK ... I hesitate to post too many compliments, cause you might think I'm stalking you, but dannnnggggg ... this is looking yummy :up:

Karma, Shazz. Thought the exact same thing when I was posting on your builds, particularly your second MM.
Lately, your postings on the Black Pearl project is costing me a fortune.
I bought a Swiffy XT and a BP res - succumbing to the influence of your shopping list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime359

It actually looks cool with the contrasting fittings. :shrug:

You need to work faster, no sleep till your done. I want to see what this looks like completed. :p:

Keep up the good work Captain. :D

Hey MT...Yes, you're not the first person to mention the contrast gives it more of a visual bump... and I am reconsidering silver on the blue tubes.
I'll take pics of both to compare the two, and we can discuss it over a cup o' joe or two.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wezly

All looks amazing, sir captain. And, I actually like the silver compressions on the blue tubing, I thought it was intentional!
My only concern is.... where is the keel, the mast, the anchor? (other than the ship itself)

Thanks Wez... I know, huh? Some "freighter"...missing a mast and all.
That's like Christmas without snow.
A tape dispenser without tape.
A foot without a big toe.

...um...ok. I'm stopping now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgtiger

Dam!
I had a night off the PC to watch the idiot box and look what happens.
All the good stuff show up.

Sweet photo's there Flint, love what I have seen so far.

Keep it sailing along

kgtiger, I TOTALLY heard your Aussie accent when reading your post. Thanks mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xion X2

Still looking great, Cap'n. You're getting pretty good with that camera. :)

I like your color scheme.

Thanks Xion
Regarding my camera skills: It's the lighting.
Regarding my color scheme: :horse:

But thanks just the same!

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Originally Posted by alphadog009

i cannot begin to express how much i love the symmetrical look. I have to say that its the most natural looking orientation. If you look in nature you'll see that everything is symmetrical, just look at the human face... its just so perfect when its symmetrical... i cant wait to see it all..

Totally know where you're coming from, A-dawg. And just to make sure, I took a peek at Megan Fox's face (for research).

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...-fox-54179.jpg

Yep. Perfect. :fact:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Owen

This build is stunning to say the least. Nice work as usual Rick :up:

Thank you, Bill. What has two thumbs and is a big fan of your work?

(You guessed it)
This guy.
11-05-2009, 04:32 AM
theToX

i would do horrible, unspeakable things to Megan Fox...slightly unrelated to this thread i know :lol:

i was going to post pics but that would be off topic and i dont want to do that to Cpt. he has to stay focused to provide us with more pics of his build.
11-05-2009, 06:04 AM
Weevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by CptDreadFlint

Cheers Weev :up: Just out of curiosity - do vampires dress up for Halloween or do they go as themselves over there in SC?

I believe they dress up as a phlebotomist
11-05-2009, 06:12 AM
millertime359

Quote:

Originally Posted by theToX

i would do horrible, unspeakable things to Megan Fox...slightly unrelated to this thread i know :lol:

i was going to post pics but that would be off topic and i dont want to do that to Cpt. he has to stay focused to provide us with more pics of his build.

+1

Don't distract the Captain. It would not be fun having to dig that ship out if he got it beached. :p:
11-05-2009, 06:38 AM
ShArKo

Well CptDreadFlint you can come to Argentina Bs.as any time :D There´s a very nice city to visit. Now here in Argentina is summer and you don´t have any idea how beautiful are the girls here :D few clothes and beautiful women :D:D:D

BTW----------> nice work lol lol lol
11-05-2009, 02:58 PM
alphadog009

Quote:

Totally know where you're coming from, A-dawg. And just to make sure, I took a peek at Megan Fox's face (for research).

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...-fox-54179.jpg

Yep. Perfect. :fact:

when it comes to megan fox everything is perfect... and are you sure you weren't looking at just her face?????:hrhr: a true man wouldn't be able to control his eyes from moving just a foot downwards...:ROTF:
11-06-2009, 04:52 AM
Vinas

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadog009

when it comes to megan fox everything is perfect... and are you sure you weren't looking at just her face?????:hrhr: a true man wouldn't be able to control his eyes from moving just a foot downwards...:ROTF:

Described in feet... that's classic! :rofl:
11-07-2009, 09:46 AM
kgtiger

Hello, Flint, Will you pleassse stop looking at megan and do some more work, pleassse, I need a fix, an update, or maybe just some more chocolate, dark chocolate humm Old Jamaica humm Rum 'a' Raisin.

I will be back to check on your progress.

Humm, damm! thats good- chocolate, I mean.
11-07-2009, 06:29 PM
CptDreadFlint

Sorry for the distraction folks. Gonna attempt to get back on track. :D

I'm still debating whether to use the EK X-Tops with the Res 140 or the XSPC Acrylic Res Tops.

I took some snapshots at various angles to help me make my decision. I also checked out Martin's Pump Top Comparison which includes both these pump and res tops (linky).

Here's my sich right now:
I had three life lines and I'm down to one.

I phoned a friend and time ran out before he could answer.

I did a 50/50 and I'm still left with these two.

My last life line is to ask the audience.

I would so much appreciate your feedback.
Should I make one of those polls?

The player roster:

Team XSPC:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv..._3829-1024.jpg

Team EK:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3827.jpg

Promotional pic for the contest. (Soon after a fight broke out between the two teams. It got pretty ugly.)

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3821.jpg

I admit, I am going primarily for looks here. But there is a slight tugging feeling I get after seeing the results of Martin's charts. (It feels kinda like when an oompa loompa is pulling on your tie asking where the restrooms are.)
There doesn't appear to be a substantial difference in performance, but there is a difference nonetheless.

But here are some shots to help me make my decision from a visual standpoint:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3793.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3805.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3792.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3803.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3796.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...0/IMG_3812.jpg

A repost of the XSPCs:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Su...4/IMG_3773.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...4/IMG_3814.jpg

I would very much appreciate any feedback!
Should I use the EKs or the XSPCs?

Perhaps I could make one of those poll thingies. Gonna go try and figure that out...

EDIT: Yay. Poll! :D
11-07-2009, 07:05 PM
Liderc

EK for sure, they go much better with your current flow of this build.
11-07-2009, 08:55 PM
millertime359

This photo sealed it for me. EK :up:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QLiEm5wyerY/Sv...4/IMG_3814.jpg
11-07-2009, 09:04 PM
Neox69

HOLY CRAP, I like it! :shocked:
11-07-2009, 10:31 PM
shazza

I gotta go EK also. While normally I like the rectangular XSPC res tops in the MM case, your tubing is the highlight, and the EK cylinder seems to go better with that.
11-07-2009, 10:43 PM
Caoder

ek .. they're def more shiplike
11-07-2009, 10:49 PM
anubis_is_evil

i'll vote for EK captain :up:

it looks great, and the most important thing, you can easily cleaned if it comes dirty cause by coolant or something
11-07-2009, 10:54 PM
ohms

I LOVE those pump mounts on the rad, very excellent!

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