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I have had a Lian-li v1100 sitting around for sometime. Now I have the time to build up something nice with it. Once done ill use it for my main rig.
Most of the parts I need have arrived, except an order from Petra :cool:
Heres where everything sits so far:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6...ding012mr4.jpg
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/1...ding009wu2.jpg
where did you get that much sleeving? and whats that cost? better in bulk.
I just started on my build today but left my camera at home,:( all my parts and case are at the shop, will be staring a build log tomorrow.:D
looks good so far!
Charles at Murder Mod makes that fantastic package for quite a reasonable price. http://store.murdermod.com/
Yeah that package from Charles is absolute fantastic!
Thanks, will need allot of sleeving and wire extensions for the Pinnacle 24 case, its a beast!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokester_wild
Man, I love rads that are painted white.
Haven't had much time lately but I did get a chance to paint the drive bays. I was going to pull them out and do it, but the rivets at the top seemed one of a kind. wasn't sure I would be able to find something to work for that. So i just taped everything up and painted in the case which turned out fine.
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7...ding021et4.jpg
Also got most of the rest of the parts I ordered.
http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/3...ding023xg2.jpg
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awesome tubes :)
and mdpcx sleeve extreme :D
Nice sleeves, I might get some also. What fans are those? I dig the color.
There yate loons special edition made for ncix. D12SL-12 is the model code.Quote:
Originally Posted by exe163
So got a few more things today, feels like christmas everyday having parcels coming so often :D
but anyhow I got a few more... cable clamps then I thought was coming. If anyone needs/wants some just shoot me a pm.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8...ding026hh8.jpg
and the pumps, more fans and end caps.
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1...ding029kw3.jpg
good stuff man, I love the Lian-Li Builds :up:
Love the tubing selection!!!
So those can only be found at NCIX? Dang, I like those alot and they'd look real nice on the inside of a MM case.
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Originally Posted by Jokester_wild
Started work on the top panel which will hold the rad in place. Hopefully finish that all up on tomorrow. Not sure if I am going to sand the aluminum piece that's going on top or to paint it. Also had time to cable a few more of the many fans I have now.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3...ding036mb5.jpg
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That's going well.
Are you going to use the neoprene on the tube?
I'm going to use it as tubing. If that's what you mean ?
yes im slow at modding :rolleyes:
anyhow dremel got a healthy (I think) workout tonight. Cut the top for the rad to breath through. Dremel was very hot after.
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/394...moddingjy1.jpg
I think the dremel can take more beating that that :yepp:, had mine running hot for a few days when i first got it (cutting up all scrap metal i can find :rofl:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokester_wild
after cutting everything... drilling... so much re-measuring... and I still failed :down: but its not too bad, only notice it when your up close so im just going to live with it for now.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/3...ding045zp5.jpg
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2...ding049tw5.jpg
nice paint job! how to you paint it?
So I got it mostly up and running... and then I found out the rad has a hole. So i will have to either fix the small pin hole. Or... buy a new one. Ill have a better look tomorrow. The current setup for wires and such are just temporary. So a bit more wire sleeving and the rad solution and im back off to the races. In the meantime I have made a nice command center in my media room :rofl:
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7633/lianfail003.jpg
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/928/lianfail004.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3...dcenter004.jpg
So I did all of my sleeving, I now have alot of respect for people that have done it! It is very time consuming but so worth it for how it looks! :up:
Heres a few quick pics of some of the finished cables.
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4517/sleeving014.jpg
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8515/sleeving012.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6919/sleeving001.jpg
And the dvd drive mounted in the bottom. I also made a door on the side panel for the drive. Ill get to that later regarding pics.
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5509/sleeving005.jpg
I love your creativity!
The best part of this hobby is satisfying yourself. I applaud what you have accomplished and you should be very proud.:up:
Another sleever! I love it!!
We really need to have a sleevers forum.;)
Thanks Seeker! That means allot coming from you :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by theseeker
Hey Jesse, your build is starting to look sweet! The clamps are awesome, shame my 6mm M3 screws are a tad too short to mount the clamps but once i've found 10mm screws my build will be full of them.
How's the leak in the rad? Did you fix it?
Thanks Zeus!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeus
ah yeah I ended up getting a new one, it will be here shortly. Ill still fix the old one but its in a tricky spot and might not look great.
nice cable mgmt - the back of the m-board tray looks :up:
Thanks, it worked out quite well for the layout on the back.Quote:
Originally Posted by PradaG
Installed my waterblock. I didn't feel like ordering a back plate for the price realistically they should just come with one but no matter. I installed ramsinks on the back. Ill see how my temps are.
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http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8585/gtx280002.jpg
Gorgeous pics!
You are better off with ram sinks than the backplate. I had one 280 mounted with one and the other off and there was no discernible temp difference.
Make sure you use real clamps with the Norprene tubing, It is MUCH stretchier than other vinyl tubing.
Been using it for 2 years now with worm drive clamps and never had to replace it.
Thanks Seeker, That is good to know makes me feel better about my choice.
@aspire, Yeah I just put the tube on to show how it will be. I used a thick zip tie on my test setup last time and it seemed quite good. I think it should be safe.
Luckily the Bitspower fittings have that really sharp edge on them that holds the tubing on nicely. Most other fittings don't hold it very well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokester_wild
Finished today! but yeah Ill take better pictures tomorrow haha :p: I'm loving it though, everything worked out so well. It was allot of work and time but it paid off :D
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1861/lianli005.jpg
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How I finished off the evening :D (Its actually Kilkenny)
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/5265/beer002.jpg
That turned out good man! Congrats on finishing it and enjoy that beer! :toast:
great work and beautiful pics, well done:up:
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Originally Posted by Zeus
Thanks guys, its been really rewarding!Quote:
Originally Posted by masska
Outstanding! A beautiful piece of work all around:up: You should be very proud of your efforts. Great pics too!
Thanks, pictures turned out pretty good. Its funny I sleeved every wire coming from the psu and then they hide out behind and below the window :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by theseeker
Turned out great.... love the LCD on the divider plate, you worked that in well and your CD rom coming out of the side of the case. :up:
Also do you mind me asking what kinda lighting you used?
Thanks jpm,Quote:
Originally Posted by jpm804
Yeah the lcd turned out perfect. as for the lighting I just have three bits power leds modded into a plexiglass piece to hold them in place up top, basically a small light bar. And then of course there is one in each pump top.
This really came out well. I wasn't too sure about the neoprene tubing, but I like the finished look. It's different, but with a clean industrial look.
Also like your LCD display on the midplate.
You definitely deserved a cold one after such success!
Now this setup is a bit of me, keep the case door on get a stable OC and use the bugger. Enjoy dude it looks the nuts :D
Thanks Shazza, it was funny the neoprene tubing wasn't my first choice but I still wanted black so I tried it. Its got a really nice feel to it but its not the most flexible. Good thing I found out about bits power :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by shazza
haha cheers Qman, so far Ive gotten over 18k in 3dmark06.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4Qman
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=10311530
Very nice, you fitted all of that in that case, I also love those V-series cases from lian li, especially wen liquid cooled !
Very nice build, you deserve a treat after all that hard work. Job well done. :clap: :clap:
haha yeah it was a tight fit, but somehow managed to squeeze everything in. cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oli4v
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Originally Posted by SiGfever
Its a great reward receiving all the complements on its completed finish!
I was replacing the white plugs with black ones today on the back... even though I never see them hahaha but I had them now so yeah... here is what the back looks like.
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9505/lain007.jpg
wow, AMAZING wiring job, there. Great work :up:
I really love the way your Build is coming around :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokester_wild
Do you mind sharing the specs on those screws and plastic holders you used to hold the cables (cable management) down without punching to far and hitting the mobo on the other side?
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why the neoprene hose? you're going below ambient?
well thanks so much! Its great to have so much positive feedback! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by headala
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Originally Posted by Jor3lBR
Thanks, the wire placement worked out perfect. bit cramped but worked ha.
The holder are just cable clamps.
The place I got mine from is called Allied Electronics.
www.alliedelec.com
I got two sizes. The smaller one is part number N-2-BK-100PK and the larger is N-3-BK-100PK
and the screws are these babyshttp://www.mountainmods.com/632-25-i...ews-p-484.html, I just drilled where I wanted holes a bit smaller then the screws and away I went.
cheers!
Well I do live in Canada... haha nah im kidding. I just used it because the first tubing choice was out of stock and I still wanted black so I tried it out. Its nice stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Serpentarius
Fantastic job!
I tip my glass to you Sir. :)
Wish I had the same skill and artistry! nice job
Thank you for the kind words, I must admit I got the motivation and many of my ideas from looking at your beautiful builds. Must be the water in BC ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_h
Thanks, there were many times when certain things didn't look like they would come out perfect. the side panel dvd-drive door was one... but in the end it came together. If you take your time you can achieve anything. Practice makes perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickgerry
Awesome build. I really like your style
Yeah I agree with lyl, this build has a style of it's own. Great stuff.
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Thanks both of you, really nice to get such positive feedback on my build!
Wow I am jealous right now. Amazing work, I can't wait till I can get my WC rig going. I also hope it turns out half of what this is turning out to be.
Awesome work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Hey, dang nice build! I really like the looks and how you integrated everything.
I was wondering, what kind of paint did you use, and does it chip easily?
As you can see, I have had some chipping issues with mine, if you look carefully at the bottom:
http://www.myzander.net/ATCS840/full...o/DSC_0355.jpg
The best solution is to use a clear coat after the paint to avoid chipping ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SirKronan
gr8 build, I was waching closely since the beginning. wish I could posted earlier but registration takes a lot of time :shrug:
Yeah thanks guys. My paint wasn't too bad. but if you want it done proper get powder coating, so worth it. I wish I had.
Im gonna call this RIG " Dark Knight" hehhe nice!
ha thats a good name for it. I'm thinking of adding some red sleeving on the pci-e connectors to spice it up. I got some anyhow.Quote:
Originally Posted by hausner
You're right. I should've thought of that. I'll do that when I watercool because I'll have to re-attach a lot of stuff anyways. Any recommendations for a good touch up paint that can be brush painted? Or should I just take it all apart and spray again?Quote:
Originally Posted by blaxtr3m3
Also, is there a clear coat protectant that won't make it glossy? Thanks again!
I think it's better If you give it a second coat, that will give it a much cleaner finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirKronan
The clear coat will not be glossy if the paint is matt , I think :rolleyes: I will try it tonight and tell you :up:
Jokester_wild, first congratulations on wonderful work you did in this case! and I would like to know which model and brand of your internal LCD and where you bought!
Thanks, its a VL System L.I.S 2. You can usually find them on ebay for a good deal. Heres the company website http://www.vlsys.co.kr/Quote:
Originally Posted by LeandroJVarini
hai jokester....Quote:
Originally Posted by Jokester_wild
great build, love the way you put all the cable with that P clips..
want to ask, what size P clip that your using there ?
thx...
Amaaazing build! What are the lengths of the socket cap screws that hold the radiator in place?
Can you tell me how did you get your photoshop done? thank you
good job man!
I like it.
Thanks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by PaRn ssR
Damn man, that is one beautiful rig. I really don't see why more people don't mod Lian Li's V1100/2100 series. All I see are V1000/2000's... I've got a Lian Li V2100B myself. Was wondering though, how'd you go about getting those panels cut like that. I'm gonna be fitting lots of radiators in my 2100 and since it's big, it's ALL gonna be internal!
I'll be fitting a 480mm, 360mm, and a 240mm all in the lower compartment. Than I'm gonna have a 120mm rad mounted in the back 120mm (exhaust) and another one behind the ODD area.
But without any airflow, my setup will be useless. I wanna get some flames in the bottom area and a nice plexi bit exposing the insides (but not the ODD, like how you have it). That's why it's crucial for me to find someone that can cut these into size. Someone from the forums would be a plus!
EDIT: Build has changed a bit. Will be fitting a 2 560mm radiators and a single 120mm rad. Was wondering, is your window a perfect rectangle? Are the cuts perfectly straight or are they curved on the edges?
Re-building my loop, as usual since its all apart might as well change a few things. Ordered some sleeving, and more watercooling parts. Not really planning on changing the hardware too much. Trying out a seagate Hybrid and maybe grab a new videocard.
Things that have arrived so far:
- Sleeving from Nils @ MDPC-X (THANKS!)
- Bitspower fittings
- Couple more fans and AC ryan grill.
- Seagate Momentus XT
Waiting for:
- iandh Reservoir
- Masterkleer Tubing 7/16
- couple more bitspower fittings!
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We want updates
Well going to do lots of work this weekend, just got pretty much all the parts I was waiting for. Without any further jabber! Pics! :D
Picked up an EVGA GTX 470 and ek blocks to go with:
I see it came with the high flow bracket, interesting anyhow.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...3_MLkag-XL.jpg
EK packaging is quite nice now.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...1_ssRqE-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...6_t8J2c-XL.jpg
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and I also picked up the EK Supreme HF to replace my messed up Supreme...
I like how it comes with a bit of MX-2 even though most people have lots of paste kicking around.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...5_cH5Ck-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...1_TeiBY-XL.jpg
I love the iandh reservoir, the clamps seem so well made.
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http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...9_3mSgR-XL.jpg
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Thats all for now. Ill have updates this weekend with actual modding I will be doing and of course the block install! :up:
awesome...following this.
Well done, keep up the good work.
With the weather as its been it was a good weekend to work on the case. :up:
View from the shop!
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...7_fb5ws-XL.jpg
So started out with getting my holes done for the bitspower fill ports fittings. You might be wondering what im doing with all of them... you will see in time.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...4_5h4nf-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...1_2XAtR-XL.jpg
ah-ha!
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...8_NMuDf-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...5_qvQZF-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...8_qoC5L-XL.jpg
Then onto some sanding, the top bays had been painted at one time but I hadn't taken the time to do it right so they chipped a bit. So sanded them down with the rest of the panels to prep for paint.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...7_b8Ef2-XL.jpg
First coat, once it dried a bit it looked really good. Just a matte black finish.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/9...5_wP24E-XL.jpg
more updates to come :up:
Looking good Jesse! ;)
Case back together using the rivets I had gotten with the sleeving! :up:
Turned out pretty well.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...5_BpBoA-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...4_Mrb9g-XL.jpg
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I took the crappy stock cooler off my 470 and installed the beautiful EK block:
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...0_9C7ek-XL.jpg
This may just be the problem with the stock cooler, the way they apply thermal compound.
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...24_DwQ7h-L.jpg
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http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...0_ZL8DW-XL.jpg
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...8_rs9Aw-XL.jpg
and started putting in fittings and res:
http://jloneill.smugmug.com/photos/1...1_FgrMc-XL.jpg
I think they use a butter knife to spread their TIM... I found TIM on a thermal pad about half a centimeter away that was obviously unintentional. I think whatever puts the TIM on tried to wipe it off with something, and did a ghastly job.