MM Pinnacel 24 --- With Quad TFC on side Panel and Triple TFC in front

Printable View

01-13-2009, 09:02 PM
Nemon

MM Pinnacel 24 --- With Quad TFC on side Panel and Triple TFC in front

Mountain Mods Pinnacle 24 with Quad TFC on side Panel and Triple TFC in front with two loops.

Having the quad on the top panel prevents have 2 drives and a fan controller.
So I modded the case to have the quad on the side and built my own bracket for the drives.

This is a great case but having the rads in the front and top only is to common and makes for to much tubing.
MM should have cut out a hole for the mobo back plate, its OK I cut one myself.

Same components as my sig but with and added Quad TFC rad and mcp355 pump with XSPC res/top.

I will be taking my time on this build so it will look and perform great after its done.

Loop #1: Quad rad -i7 920 CPU W/ K-350- res/pump
Loop #2: Triple rad - GTX 260 W/DDtieton block - Swiftech MCW-NBMAX for NB - res/pump.

The side panel was solid, I used a 4 1/2 inch hole saw to cut out for the rad.
Good thing I had a great pattern, the top panel with three holes cut out that came with the case.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24031.jpg

1/2"x1/2"x1/16" aluminum L corner was used.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24034.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24039.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24032.jpg
01-13-2009, 09:03 PM
cbienlein

another pinnacle!! :D
01-13-2009, 09:15 PM
Serpentarius

:eek2::eek2::eek2:
01-13-2009, 09:45 PM
shazza

Wow ... I like your mod. Great idea.
01-14-2009, 01:57 AM
barfastic

moar pics pls :D
01-14-2009, 12:35 PM
N3it1

Jaw dropper...
01-14-2009, 01:05 PM
itslogz

Thats awesome. GL and looking forward to seeing what else you do with it.
01-14-2009, 01:06 PM
Borys

Nice place for TFC 480 waiting for more pictures :P
01-14-2009, 01:09 PM
sniperbob

innovative idea mounting the rad like that! can't wait to see more
01-14-2009, 03:26 PM
corso13

nice work on the fan holes :up:

keep the pics comming
01-15-2009, 08:33 PM
Nemon

This is what the CPU loop will loook like.
I want to install the BitsPower Q fitting w/2 45's so there will be an easy
drain line that will work with a KooLance Quick disconnect and a temp probe.

Will this fitting hinder the flow rate? Or will this be OK?

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24004.jpg

Fitting from top

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24002.jpg

From the side

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24019.jpg

The L fitting for the GPU is ok cause it's staright with only a drain line.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24003.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24008.jpg

Thanks
01-15-2009, 09:27 PM
aspire.comptech

You must have some serious balls to cut into the side panel of a brand new 350 dollar case.
01-15-2009, 09:36 PM
PradaG

OOOH - this is looking very nice :) - can't wait to see some more
01-15-2009, 09:37 PM
Polizei

I would mount the drain between the pump and radiator.
01-15-2009, 09:46 PM
Eddie3dfx

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspire.comptech

You must have some serious balls to cut into the side panel of a brand new 350 dollar case.

Tis okay, if anyone ever cracks a side, ben has replacement sides for not too much.
01-15-2009, 10:04 PM
Nemon

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcoffey

Very slick, great mod. Can't wit to see the finished build. 24's are a lot of fun. You can do so much with them.

good luck and have a blast,

andyc

Thank You!

I did all my wire extensions, and sleeving today for better cable management. Going to try and conceal as many wire as possible. This case needs LONG wires! LOL.

BTW i will probly mount my HDD's like you did. Thanks for the great idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aspire.comptech

You must have some serious balls to cut into the side panel of a brand new 350 dollar case.

LOL Yeah i has worried but it worked out great, besides i have a spare with no window, so if I screwed it up the first time I would have a second chance and then buy a panel with a window.

It helps when I have been in the construction trade for 15 Years. Learned somethings over time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polizei

I would mount the drain between the pump and radiator.

That is the way I will end up doing it. Have the pump before the block. maybe make that fitting into a 90deg. leading to the res/pump.

One 90 deg. will not so bad? I mean it will be before the res/pump so all the pressure will be before the block? Or am I wrong?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie3dfx

Tis okay, if anyone ever cracks a side, ben has replacement sides for not too much.

Same thoughts here when I was drilling it .
01-15-2009, 10:27 PM
Polizei

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemon

That is the way I will end up doing it. Have the pump before the block. maybe make that fitting into a 90deg. leading to the res/pump.

One 90 deg. will not so bad? I mean it will be before the res/pump so all the pressure will be before the block? Or am I wrong?

Well, if your loop stays the same as it is now, same order, I would put the drain between the pump and the radiator because it is the lowest point. If you change the order, I don't know what you would do.

One 90° fitting in a CPU only loop with an XSPC res top is no problem. Six, that might start hampering performance, but one or two, no.
01-16-2009, 01:10 AM
exe163

What would you do with your drain port? I too am thinking about adding one in my loop, is there a good press and release mechanism I could obtain?
01-16-2009, 06:19 AM
Nemon

Quote:

Originally Posted by exe163

What would you do with your drain port? I too am thinking about adding one in my loop, is there a good press and release mechanism I could obtain?

Koolance Quick Disconnect fittings are great for that.

http://www.koolance.com/water-coolin...hp?cPath=62_60

I have 5 of them Installed right now in my HAF system, they are great for fast disconnects, but they are too restrictive. SO in my new system they will only be used for the drain line.

This is my system now.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...m/LoopnoUV.jpg

:D
01-16-2009, 08:01 PM
Nemon

Update loops installed.

The loops are in, the Q fitting is installed. I know it would look better and probly perform better with out it but having a drain line and a temp probe
will be better for me , lol.

Any what yall think?

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...m/CIMG0005.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...m/CIMG0007.jpg
01-16-2009, 08:11 PM
shazza

I'm liking it a lot!

A question for you ... I think you have three fans in the top ... are these just for exhaust?

Great Job! I can't wait to see the finished system. Will also be interested to see your temps.
01-16-2009, 08:31 PM
Nemon

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazza

I'm liking it a lot!

A question for you ... I think you have three fans in the top ... are these just for exhaust?

Great Job! I can't wait to see the finished system. Will also be interested to see your temps.

Thanks, Yes there will be three exhaust fans at the top and two at the back.
01-17-2009, 04:33 PM
Nemon

Update, running and temps

Got it done , didn't sleeve the 24 pin power, gpu power or the mobo 8 pin power, will do that when i have some time.

Overall this has turned out great, and the performance is exceptional.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24015.jpg

WOW! Full load for over 20 minutes and only a 2C delta !!!:eek: Lovin it now.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...nom/MM24-1.jpg

used a weather strip to seal the rad between the panel. works very well.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24029.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...om/MM24033.jpg
01-30-2009, 05:32 PM
tool_462

Some nice thin U-Channel and a very open black honeycomb mesh behind those 4 holes would be nice :D

If I don't build another wood case I'll be building my next rig in a Pinnacle 18 I think :)
02-06-2009, 07:03 PM
aspire.comptech

I agree, needs the same fan grills as the rest of the case, and those holes look a little ragged, de-burring them might help.
03-15-2010, 01:16 PM
d3fct

nice mod, i like the placement of the 480 rad, i've been searchin for an answer to fit 3 360 rads in 1 case. and my friend u have inspired me. i might have to get that case and copy your rad mount, for one of my rads. you should patten the brackets and sell them to mm, lol.
03-15-2010, 01:21 PM
=[PULSAR]=

The fan setup seems like too much hot air will be dumped inside the case and not enough exhaust. Other than that great mod.
03-16-2010, 03:18 AM
busterben

looking great
but why not go push/pull?
12-29-2010, 09:27 PM
Nemon

Vid Card update

Updated my Video Card to an EVGA GTX 580 FTW Hydro Cooper 2.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...Vidcard002.jpg

WOW! Very Fast and COLD CARD!! runs 25 C. idle and 33 C. in Futuremark vantage.

First run. BF BC2 smooth as butter with all settings max @ 1920x1080

Cheers!
01-08-2011, 01:20 AM
cityofglass88

Never seen placement of a rad like that. Pretty cool.
01-10-2011, 08:52 PM
Nemon

Quote:

Originally Posted by cityofglass88

Never seen placement of a rad like that. Pretty cool.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by =[PULSAR]=

The fan setup seems like too much hot air will be dumped inside the case and not enough exhaust. Other than that great mod.

Actually this case has great air flow and very quiet.

Its BIG, the extra volume inside dampens the sound, quieter than my previous case HAF-932.

Closed case every day gaming machine.
Observer the right bottom corner.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...UTemp920DO.png