New WC Build Jekyll & Hyde

Ok funds are now available. My build list is complete. Many thanks to all that provided answers to my questions. The order / wait process has now begun. Once I start receiving parts I'll provide you with the much anticipated pics and will continue to provide pics throughout the build. The ultimate plan is to build the complete system in the Duality with the rear panel rotated 90 degrees to have a duality/horizion

Jekyll & Hyde Build - Updated

Case - Mountain Mods U2 UFO Duality CYO – Brushed (Will paint later)
Case Cooling – Yate D12SM-12 X9
Scythe Minebea NMB Lowspeed X4

Hardware (Hyde): New gaming platform
MB – Asus Maximus Extreme
CPU – Intel QX9650
Mem – Corsair Twin3x2048-1800C7dfin G (4 Gig)
GPU – HD3870x2 X2
PSU - Thermaltake W0133RU (1200W)
HDD - Seagate ST3250310NS X2 250G 32M Cache
Seagate ST3500641AS X1 500G 16M Cache

Watercooling (Hyde): All 7/16” ID tube
RAD - Thermochill PA120.3 /W shroud
Thermochill PA120.2 /W shroud
Pump – Laing DDC 3.2 X2
Pump top –XSPC X2
Blocks – CPU – EK Supreme
NB – EK NB S-Max
Mosfets – EK Mosfet ASUS 3a-X38
GPU – EK FC3870X2 X2
SB/XLink – EK SB MAX EX

Planned Loops
Loop 1 Rez > Pump > 120.2 > CPU
Loop 2 Rez > Pump > 120.3 > SB > GPU1 > GPU2 > NB > Mosfets


Hardware (Jekyll): Really old components but good enough for my home network server running 2k3 Enterprise, Exchange 2k3, configured as DC, File, Print, Mail server
MB – Tyan Thunderbolt
CPU – PIII 850 Coppermine flipchip X2
Mem – Generic 4Gig
PSU – Can’t recall but sufficient for the board and HDD needs, I’m running one on the board and OS HDD’s and a second for the data raid
HDD - OS part dual Seagate 20G Scsi2 Raid1
Data part 1.5TB various Seagate Scsi2 drives Raid5
GPU – Too old to remember

**Will upgrade Jekyll later around a P4 3.2G EE processor ~$925 from an old lappy with a dead MB&GPU

Total build shipped is just under $6K

Wife appeasment Dell Latitude D630 and Laser Printer $1500 and HP Photosmart Pro B9180 $575 ;)

Grim

Looks good. I would probably got with 7/16" tubing, as it's much easier to work with the than 1/2".

I'm not sure of the heat output of the 9650, but I agree that the 3870s are very cool running cards. I had a single 3870 on a loop with a DDC, PA160, and MCW60, and got idle temps of 26c and loaded temps of 29c.

I was planning on PrimoFlex UV tube will 1/16th really make that much of a difference?

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Wow! Either I've done ok with my proposed build or just completely fell off the mark. 80 views and no comments.:D

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add pics when you have the stuff! then for sure the comments will roll in. :D

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add pics then! :D

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heh wish I could have to order this lot first :)

can you spare some of the money with me?!?!? 6k is a ton of dough...

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I was planning on PrimoFlex UV tube will 1/16th really make that much of a difference?

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Yeah it does. It has a much cleaner look and is easier to route and less chance of leakage around the barbs.:up:

But other than that, the build looks kickass!:clap:

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Case - Mountain Mods U2 UFO Duality Black Wrinkle Coat – Original Top
Case Cooling – Yate D12SM-12 X8
Yate D80SM-12 X4

Hardware (Hyde): New gaming platform
MB – Asus Maximus Extreme
CPU – Intel QX9650
Mem – Corsair Twin3x2048-1800C7dfin G (2 Gig)
GPU – Sapphire HD3870 x2 XFire
PSU - Thermaltake W0133RU (1200W)
HDD - Seagate ST3250410AS X2
Seagate ST3500641AS X1

Watercooling (Hyde): All ½” ID tube
RAD - Thermochill PA120.3 W/ shroud
Pump – Laing DDC 3.2
Pump top – Debating Alphacool or XSPC
Blocks – CPU – EK Supreme
NB – EK NB S-Max
Mosfets – EK Mosfet ASUS 3a-X38
GPU – EK FC3870
SB/XLink – EK SB MAX EX

Proposed Loop T-Line > Pump > Rad > CPU > GPU1 > GPU2 > NB > SB > Mosfets > Return

The order is not set in stone nor is the notion of running dual loops out of the question. See my concerns/questions below


Hardware (Jekyll): Really old components but good enough for my home network server running 2k3 Enterprise, Exchange 2k3, configured as DC, File, Print, Mail server
MB – Tyan Thunderbolt
CPU – PIII 850 Coppermine flipchip X2
Mem – Generic 4Gig
PSU – Can’t recall but sufficient for the board and HDD needs, I’m running one on the board and OS HDD’s and a second for the data raid
HDD - OS part dual Seagate 20G Scsi2 Raid1
Data part 1.5TB various Seagate Scsi2 drives Raid5
GPU – Too old to remember

Questions:
1) Will a single 120.3 with three fans pushing air into the case be enough to cool all my components? Please bear in mind that the new 3870’s are 55nm process so they run much cooler then previous cards. The CPU is also a 45nm process and will also run much cooler. I’m a bit leery of running dual loops and rads and still have enough space for the file server’s HDD’s (If I go dual loop I’ll probably just run the drives in an external case)
2) Water makeup, change cycle, quantity? I plan on using just plain distilled water with a little bit of algae deterrent? Any other recommendations?
3) Waterblock backing plates? What is recommended to use? Do I need backing plates for the GPU, NB, SB, and Mosfets or just the CPU?
4) Thermal paste? AS5 or AS Ceramique

I’m sure I’ll have more questions as this system is torn apart but this initial post is already a long read.

Thanks in advance for any and all assistance

Grim

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1. While some of the new components will run cooler I still think this is a bit much to tackle for a single loop. consider a 2nd loop and only use a 120.2 for it and have that cool your cpu. From experience, ditch the idea of cooling the NB/SB and mosfets for now, run with just cooling the main components then upgrade in 6 months or so.
2. Distilled water with PT nuke, add dye to desire. (Make sure you clean everything out per guides except leave the vinegar on the store shelf)
3. If the block for the GPU has a backing plate use it, as for the cpu I find it is about personal choice but I prefer it to keep from warping/bending the board.
4. I prefer ceramique but again this is about choice.

@ joecop120 $6K is a lot but it's been nearly 10 years since I built a custom system so I get my money's worth outta them. As for shareing my $$$ you'll have to make an appointment with my accountant. IE The Wife:D

@ Nate P. 7/16 it is then

@ Wolfsburg18 Thanks for the input to my questions. The only reason I'm looking at cooling the entire board off the bat is I've seen some very bad damage done to these boards after they have been powered up trying to remove the stock cooling setup. I think Asus uses thermal epoxy to put it together. - maybe just removeing the heatpipe and cleaning that garbage off and reinstalling and go from there. It would save a bunch. Nah that's no fun...:D

Two loops will probably be the route I take in the end 120.2 on the CPU and the 120.3 for the GPU's and MB. Time to start thinking about a case to house all my HDD's for the server.

If you aren't going to run dual loops now, you may want to consider getting a second pump at least. The EK Supreme's are pretty restrictive, and with everything else in the loop, you don't want to have any flow issues. If anything, take Wolfsburg18's advice and just watercool the CPU and GPU's for now and replace the stock TIM on the bord with something better (something that should always be done anyway).

Were it me, I'd put a Fusion instead (for the flow increase) drop the NB, SB, Mosfets on water and the remainder would work in a single loop.

If you must water cool something board related do the NB only. The mosfets and SB don't benefit tons (some but not tons) from the water cooling. You could basically decide on whether to run a 2nd loop for them at a later date.

A quad and 2 gpu's, even cool ones is more than enough for a single loop. And even then you'll want to choose blocks that aren't too restrictive (which the EK is) just so you don't put any added burden on the system.

$.02

Panthols,
Where did you find published information that the EK Supreme is restrictive? I've looked and don't seem to be able to find and data on the matter. I know Martinmm should be receiving one soon so I'm going to hold out for that data. At least for now as I still have time before I place my orders.

Anemone,
From what I've read so far in response I'll most likely run a dual loop. The money is not the issue as much is doing things right the first time is. I hate replacing work for time and $$ when I could have done it right the first time round.

To put it another way if I'm going to WC might as well do the board too ;)

I would also recommend 2 loops. Ten years is quite along time, IIRC before pentium 4. I would always love more money, but time is my main issue. I've got three builds going, one of which has been coming together over the past year. :(
Plus, not a lot of progress due to frigid weather.
Good luck on the build, Looks great!

i hate it when there are no pics

Pics are coming I just need to wait on my bonus check to come through in early Feb. My Nikon D40x should do this system build justice :D

Ok I've spent the last couple weeks scrubbing my purchase list so here's an update for Hyde. I still have two weeks for my bonus to come in so will probably polish this up once again ;) Updated HW in Red

Hardware: ~$4600
Thermaltake W0133RU
Asus Maximus Extreme
Intel QX9650
Corsair TWIN3X2048-1800C7DFIN G (4Gig)
Seagate ST3250410AS X1
Dell 2407WFP Now undecided as the New 2407WFP-HC has ghosting issues
Sapphire HD3870X2 X2
OS XP Pro 64 (Might test Vista U64)

WaterCooling: ~$1200 Going for the full two loops
Thermochill PA120.3 X2
Laing DDC w/ Petra's Tech DDCT-01s Top X2
EK Supreme
EK Backplate LGA 775
EK Asus 3a-X38 X2
Mosfet Backplates
EK NB S-Max
EK FC3870 X2 CF X2
EK SB-Max EX
Tubing 7/16
Petra'sTech UV Blue/Clear Dye
Petra'sTech UV Neon Green Dye
EK-Res250 Rev2 Reservoir X2
PT Nuke (Biocide)

Case: ~$410
MM U2-UFO Duality orignal top
Going to try to convert the stock case to a dual Horizon setup. I'll have to come up with some custom bracing for the upper and lower trays.

Misc Parts: ~$400
Case Parts (Bay cover) X3
Case Parts (3.5 Drive Bay) X4
Yate Loon Medium Speed Fan: D12SM-12 (120MM) X8
Yate Loon Medium Speed Fan: D80SM-12 (80MM) X4 (Need to find a good supplier)
120mm Fan Filter X8
120MM Fan Grill X8
80MM Fan Grill X4
120MM Sound Vibration X8
80mm Sound Vibration X4
PSU Sound Vibration X3
Artic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound
Sunbeam Rheobus Fan Speed Controller X1
Wire Sleeving Kit UV Blue
Logisys 12" Dual CC Kit UV
EK High-Flow Fitting G3/8 Thread, 1/2" OD X4
Danger Den Male to Male G 1/4 Nipple X2
Danger Den Acetal Fillport X4
PSU Tools


Only bad thing is most shops I've found including EK are out of stock on some of the waterblocks, and the SB-Max EX is not manufactured yet, and I have yet to find a supplier for the Yate Loon 80mm D80SM-12 fans. Any Ideas?

Question1 on the Rez. I'm planing to connect the top of the rez directly to the fillports the the M-M nipple, use the very bottom as a drain and connect the rest of the loop to the side ports. Do you think I will still need to use the mounting clips if attached directly to the fill port and mounted to the top of the case?

Question2 Dual Loop recomendations. Which loop would be best to put the MB blocks Loop1 or Loop2. Or should I split the NB,SB, Mosfet's between the two loops? Both loops will be on single pump and 120.3 rads.

Loop 1 CPU
Loop 2 GPU's

Grim

Can you even get 80mm Yate Loons?

lol lol

this build is looking very similar to the new one im doing hardware wise :)

nice stuff bud

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Originally Posted by Nate P.

Can you even get 80mm Yate Loons?

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According to Yate Loons Website They make the 80mm medium speed fans. I'm not however having much luck finding a U.S. Supplier:(

The only 80mm yate loon I could find is the low speed variant. Link.

Thanks for the Link. They are going to be aux exhaust fans so low speed should work ok if I can't find the medium speed ones.

Cheers mate

Updated the first post

I was looking at the MM CYO, but I didn't see an option to choose the color of the case, is there one?

Check the "Finish" dropdown :p:

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Check the "Finish" dropdown :p:

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Saw that, but only choices are black and white, and if you select brushed then you can't choose a color. I guess it would just be aluminum colored?

Sorry, not trying to hijack your thread.

Brushed = brushed aluminum
All other colores are powdercoated and the one's listed are their standard.

If you want anything else you need to choose the custom color and tell them what you want in the comments of your order, or Call them.

Ok the first four of many shipments arrived today so here's a few pics..

Sorry for the quality of the pics ISO 100 is a bit much freehanded. I need to figure out where I placed my tripod.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0696.jpg
Water cooling parts

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0697.jpg
Case fans, controller, grills, and gaskets

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0698.jpg
Left/right top/bottom
Rad shrouds, wire sleeve (X2), bus covers, solder, 6/32 tap, molex tool, MX-2 (X2), tube coil (Think I gave away the color scheme), tap handle, PT nuke, Red and blud dye, rad barbs, UV lamps, hose clamps, dremel grinding wheels, XSPC DDC pump stands

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0699.jpg
DVD and HDD's

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0700.jpg
Hyde OS drive's Raid 1 for them

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0701.jpg
Scratch drive

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0702.jpg
Began sleeving the pumps

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Modified XSPC pump stand (Even though they are the 3.2 models didn't want to take the chance)

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0704.jpg
Modified stand with neoprene

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0705.jpg
Pump mounted front

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0706.jpg
Back

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0707.jpg
Acrylic time

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Ready for mounting

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At least I didn't have to change the faceplates

More to come tomorrow

Only thing I messup on that I have noticed thus far was I ordered 80mm fan filters instead on 120mm. :mad:

looking good! gonna be a killer build!

Lookin' REALLY good!

yeah looking really good more updates!

3 DVD drives seems sorta overkill to me :P

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yeah looking really good more updates!

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ROFL savage, I've done all I can with todays delivery need more hardware now.

As for 3x dvd burners read my first post this is a duality build two are for the new work station one is for the server for redundant backups. and at $30/ea they were a steal. Only replacing my existing DVD,s from the server for appearance and due to the fact that the servers current two are SCSI and I'm migrating the server over to SATA.. Not to mention they are nearly 8 years old now.

Today's earily deliveries

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0715.jpg
Dell 1720 B/W Laser Printer w/ additional paper tray

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0716.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0717.jpg
New Dell 24" WS Monitor 2408-WFC

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0718.jpg
There goes the power bill!!!



More to come soon

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Began sleeving the pumps

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What happened to PWM cable (Blue one) did u just snip it off?

Right pump bottom left corner you'll see the connector. If you look closly at the 4 pin molex you will see where I extended the sleeving to the 3pin connector.

Bah looking at it again it's still a bit hard to see that so here's another pic

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0720.jpg

ahhhh, do u need to connect those for the fan to work? or is it only a RPm sensor?

I believe just an RPM sensor, IE connect to CPU fan header for basic system protection. Don't quote me on that I could be wrong.

I haven't updated in a few days been busy putting the system together, here's the new pics...

NEWEST Arrivals
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0786.jpg
HP 9180 photo printer for the wife :clap:

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3870X2 (X2), Rads, MB, and CPU

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0775.jpg
CPU

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0774.jpg
GPU's

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EK blocks

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0772.jpg
sleeving MB tray fans

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0788.jpg
Mounted

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0789.jpg
Sleeved Rad shrouds and HDD's

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0790.jpg
Sleeved Top

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Case coming together (test fits)

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Who can name the program on the tele in the background???

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MB breakdown

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Mosfet Tim not bad for stock

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0781.jpg

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3870X2 breakdown

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0783.jpg
3870 bracket mod for single slot

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EK 3870X2 block top

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0792.jpg
Ek 3870X2 block bottom

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Started plumbing

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Issues, I intended to mount my HDD's next to the 120.2 rad. As you can see this will not fit the MM case :( New order just placed with mountain mods for an additional 120.3 to correct the look of the front panel. Now to find a 120.3 shroud in stock again sigh...

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0795.jpg
new HDD mounting location. (Between the MB trays will require a slight mod to the trays)

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0796.jpg
Expanded view

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Issue #2 it appears the rear panel of my case is missing a rivet nut. I'll have to contact MM on Monday to see what needs to be done to correct this.

Thats all for now going to take a nap ;)

I also need to find a solution to bridge the gap btwn the two 3870X2's for plumbing any ideas? The regular barbs are way too long and from the looks of it the short barbs will be a bit long as well. Any hard pipe or other solution avail? I need some ideas here.

Thanks much
Grim

At Petra's tech shop (I think) you can get short barbs. They are probably small enough to be used between the 3870X2 cards (don't quote me on this).

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Issue #2 it appears the rear panel of my case is missing a rivet nut. I'll have to contact MM on Monday to see what needs to be done to correct this.

Thats all for now going to take a nap ;)

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Ia that the corner of the case? if it is, all those screws can be replaced with thumbscrews. Im trying to find some skulls for mine :P

That is a corner of the case and I'm currently using the thumbscrews sent with the case till I find better ones. The issue with with corner is it does not have the rivet nut inplace to use the thumbscrew. IE no threads for the screw.

oh, that sucks man... dunno, mine all thread normally. well i havent checked the bottom panel yet, so you never know :S

I just wanted to put a big THANK YOU plug out to petras. I initially screwed up my first order and ordered 9x the wrong item. I contacted Alex and shipped the wrong item back paid the diff and the right items are on their way. I placed two more orders over the weekend and Quoc noticed it and shipped them out in the same package to reduce the shipping charges.

There's alot to be said for customer service. I was in the wrong and admited to it but Petra's was willing to work with me saving me nearly $50 in the process for my initial screwup and additional orders.

You won't find many e-tailers that are willing to work with you, for that :up: and thanks again Petra's I'll continue to do business with you anytime and recommend your shop to all I know.

Edit, I also wanted to thank Mountain Mods for their quick response with the Pim nut missing from my back panel. I was a bit disappointed I had to fork out $35 for a replacement, but I fully understand the industry and that only 50% ish of request like this ever send back the defective part. They also added the additional panel to my re-order for additional rad's as the 120.2 + HDD rack will not fit the standard 120.3 cutouts no matter which way I point the barbs.

:up: to MountainMods as well

Now back to modding the case for a duality/Horizon (two system setup) :)

Cheers,
Grim

nice

New parts have arrived. Ordered a 120.3 to replace the 120.2 to finish off the front look as I couldn't fit the HDD tray next to the 120.2. Ordered EK shorties for the GPU link. Made a custom bracket to support the upper MB tray. The bracket goes from front to back which also supports the front and back panels from flexing. Test fit of the Server MB will not fit the case as it's an extended ATX board. (Planned on replacing later this year anyway) Started Cable management and plumbing. Missing components still EK-SB-SMAX (Southbridge block) and DDR3 Memory (Still out of stock).

Now for the PICS (I also adjusted the white balance on my camera so no more orange pics) :clap:

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0835.jpg
Case back

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0836.jpg
Front, Cut holes to provide 4x USB connections 1X FW and 2x CCFL Switches. My dremel skills need a bit of improvement, I'll either polish out the mars or just body fill them if I paint the case later on, the silver is kinda starting to grow on me.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0837.jpg
Pump/Rez side (Still need to mount the second Rez)

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Pumps (Gave up on the XSPC pump bracket's)

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Upper MB tray and PSU

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Other side

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When the server is upgraded there will be a total of 9 HDD's in here. You can see three for the workstation in the back middle, a bracked installed for three of 4 server raid HDD's, the server OS Mirror HDD's will be mounted in the last two remaining 5.25 slots under the server DVD behind the acrylic cover. I plan on attaching a 80mm fan to the acrylic cover to provide ventalation to those HDD's. The bottom bracket was cut to fit one HDD and provide clearence for the server MB. This placement took alot of thinking to get it to all fit correctly

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0842.jpg
Upper view, that ATX connector is begging for sleeving

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0843.jpg
SATA pwr cut to length for both HDD's and DVD's (DVD Shown, forgot to take a pic of the HDD cabling prior to installing in the case.


That's it for now back to work mounting that second rez, then I think I'm going to dissamble the CPU loop, clean all the components, Fill and leak test.

Second Rez is now mounted, CPU loop is now completed. Filling/bleeding only took approx 5 mins, no bubbles except on the side of the rez. Currently leak testing the CPU loop. I'm on a plane tomorrow for a weeks work in CA. Might even get a chance to swing by Petra's while I'm out there. The build will continue when I get back from work provided the Memory and SB block are in.

Here's a quick pic

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0846.jpg

sweet build! can you take close up pics of the 2 hd3870x2 cards? im wondering what kind of fittings u used, cause with normal sized fittings i think i might have a problem with spacing.

Thanks alot :D

Can't take a pic I'm at the airport now will be out of town for a week. The barbs I used were EK's short barbs. They fit touching and had a 1/8" gap after I put on the tubeing and tightned down the hose clamps.

The few bubbles I had in the rez cleared by this morning. No leaks

Edit... This link Post #103 for a pic of both barbs http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=167434&page=5

now thats dedication, posting at the airport, screw calling the family, I need XS! :p:

Rofl the family was asleep ;)

HEY! I'm getting movieman! NO POSTING :banana::banana::banana::banana: ON THE FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Amazing build you got there, you put to shame just about any build I've seen here aside from the pros.

Just a thought, with nehalem coming in just a matter of months and the r700 and gt200 cards possibly coming in June, are you sure you're willing to dump that much money on your build?

Thanks for the compliment. This is actually my first WC build ever. I did alot of homework as I wasn't impressed with the OC abilities of my previous attempts on Air. To be honest I haven't built a custom system for over 10 years. The (NOW) network server that is going into this build was my last custom; Dual PIII 850 Coppermine. Hell even looking at that system has prompted me to upgrade it later this year. New stuff aside this system will last me a while and tickle my fancy for new hardware. I don't just upgrade to get the latest and greatest per se, just quality and current when I do upgrade. I'll be back in 10 more years with a new build :rofl:

Edit... I'm not too keen on the tubeing coils, but as tight as I'm making the loops to reduce overall length they are required in some parts. I'll probably replace them in the end with a clear version instead of the UV. I also was not impressed with Petra's UV Blue/Clear dye, I liked that it's clear under normal light; however the Blue is more of a pale green then any kind of blue. It looks pink now b/c I added a few drops of UV red dye in the hopes of improving the color somewhat, But no purple under UV and light Pink under normal light. I think the CPU loop is doomed for draining before the system is done ;)

Hyde is very nearly done now, this weekend I plumed the VGA/MB loop minus the SB-MAX-EX block as it's been delayed by EK pending a minor change. My DDR3 Mem should ship on Monday so on Wednesday I should be able to bring life to this system.

Due to a design issue I need to order a new replacement top for the MM case, at least the design is now finalized so I have a template to use for the final top, with that order comes a few extra acrylic dual 5.25 bay covers as I cracked the first trying to drill an 80mm hole in it for the server HDD's.

Only thing left to do post those parts is to upgrade my server components for the bottom tray as my existing is an E-ATX board that won't fit the case as it hits the rads.

Final build tally for Hyde ~$6K, projected expense for upgrading the server components ~1K . The server will have to wait till later this year and I'll re-install it back in it's original case.

I'll update again with temps Idle/Load once I receive the additional parts and load the OS, etc. as well as provide completed pics.

Now to pick up all my spare parts and tools ;)

Great news, just got an email from EK the SB-S-MAX block is now in route. I plummed the GPU/MB loop without the SB block for the time being to start playing with the system. So far I have BIOS stable 4.9Ghz on the QX9650 and 1524 on the craptastic memory. Vista stable thus far has only been 4.66Ghz with 1854 on the mem. Other then the SB the temps are looking promising at idle. Spent the last three days in the bios working out the best config, Trying to get to 5Ghz or just alittle better for 24/7 use. Once proven stable I'll post my bios config and final pics when the SB block is in the loop and the case is closed.

pics oh yeah

Looks killer Grim. How do you like the Duality? Seems like it's almost small to fit 2 systems in once case and put all the W/C gear inside as well.

Been a while since I've updated, RL issues plus waiting on the remaining parts to arrive.

Maglin,
I like the Duality 18" cube it has just (and I say just) enough room to fit everything in the case with two complete systems 9x hdd's, but only one WC'd.

Now for the pics

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0890.jpg
For Barfastic the long awaited gpu ek shorty w/ clamp pics. sorry I got busy and didn't dl them from the camera until tonight

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0891.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0892.jpg
New EK SB-Max-EX block fresh from EK

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0893.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0894.jpg
I'm a bit disappointed with the mod as it's not a corrected base just a redrilled / tapped base. I can live with it in the end if the very fine threads still hold the mount screw.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0895.jpg
My temporary ghetto SB / Xlink cooling while I was waiting on the modified block.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0896.jpg
SB Plumbing

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0899.jpg
Fully reinstalled, bleed, running

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0900.jpg
Side , the cables below are from the server psu will be tied up later when I upgrade the server HW. The current server MB is an EATX and dosen't fit the case with the rads in place.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0901.jpg
Side again

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0902.jpg
Top

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0897.jpg
All new PC's require a new desk

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0898.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/SSC_0903.jpg
and of course a new chair

I've gotten the system bios stable to 5.23G, won't boot OS and high cpuV anyway. working on stablizing the system to a modest 50% overclock at 4.5G for 24/7 use just tweaking the last few settings will post the finaly stress test results when done in a few weeks as I have time to play.

Wow, bios stable at 5.23GHz. Nice CPU you got there.

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Wow, bios stable at 5.23GHz. Nice CPU you got there.

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1004 bios but only stable in bios not OS (Vista X64)

Edit... that was also with 1.8V to the CPU way to much to run 24/7 for any length of time I was just playing around figuring out the max FSB, MEM, etc...

Nothing to write home about but here's my baseline test

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...i/Baseline.jpg

I'm still concerned that I can not get GPUZ nor 3DM06 to state my gpu's are linked. Only thing that says they are linked is CCC ;(

2.7G CPU
1800/8/8/8/24/2T mem
Gpu's stock 825/901

26 - 28C case ambient

Now to finish the stabilizing of a 4.5G cpu clock.