project *Liquid Night* (worklog)

Finally, a new build. Its been almost 3 years since my last build.

This is gonna be a pretty good experience, I will be attempting a full mod on my computer for the very first time. I may be new to modding, but I still know the hardware.

Lian li v1000b mostly gutted out at the moment.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3025.jpg

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The hardware recently received from newegg.
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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3037.jpg

Looks like I got a bit of luck from the egg.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3038.jpg

Most of my water cooling is here, but i'm waiting for the xspc rx240 rad, and the HK 3.0 LT wb to arrive. It should be here later this week. Enjoy the pics for now, more details to come.

nice parts!

this needs to go in worklogs tho. :P

Can a moderator please move this thread to the "worklogs" forum. Thank you

remember try not to push too much voltage on that D0 or you might hit runaway amp phenomina.

Meh, fugger explains it more in detail, and i think the D0's are more sensitive to it.

how much are we talking about pushing the voltage
i think the new D0 can easily get to 4ghz with no voltage increase but i might be wrong

From what i've seen, you can acheive 4ghz with little as a 8-10% overvolt stably. Which for me, i'm not really a hardcore benchmarker. I try to overclock reliably considering i'm an avid pc gamer. I guess we'll find out when this computer actually gets up and running. I'm assuming its going to be atleast a 1 month project, if not a little more.

Question: What size rivets does the lian li v1000 use. I'm gonna have to disassemble the entire case because i'm getting it powder coated. I'm guessing 3mm, but I don't know the length, just the diameter. Also what size drill bit do you use to remove the rivets? I have a a 2/32" drill bit, but not sure if that will work.

Heres some of the water cooling and mod parts.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3044.jpg
-mcp355 pump w/xspc top
-10' of 7/16" tygon 3400
-hk 3.0 backplate
-bp true silver 1/2" fitting x8
-bp 45 degree fitting
-un pump stand
-ek res100
-bigNG t-balancer
-ac ryan 120.1 grill
-danger den delrin fillport
-mnpctech billet case feet
-vandal resistant 22mm black w/blue ring
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3042.jpg

And of course still waiting on my wb and rad. Stay tuned!

Look what showed up... finally.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3045.jpg
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Alright now I can begin explaining the goal.

I dubbed this project "Liquid Night" because of two things. One its gonna be liquided cooled (duh), and two I'm blacking out the computer. The case will go through a number of mods:

-powder coat inside and out satin black
-custom front mount radiator
-custom cut side panel with 3mm black acrylic window
-replace stock bezels with lian li vented bezels to help intake
-custom cut top blow hole for 120mm fan
-replace stock fans with yates
-dynamic temp control via bp temp probe using the bigNG t-balancer
-replace stock casters with billet alluminum feet
-(possibly) billet case handles
-top fillport for easy filling
-replace stock pwr switch

Theres probably a few things I left out, but you'll see for yourself. Enjoy!

Topic moved to "LC Worklogs" section.

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Jupiler,
Here is the full "Gif" that Dave got from me.
John

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3091/backbear.gif

edited first frame :)

http://localhostr.com/files/a318e0/backbear.gif

Just a little teaser with some of the hardware installed. I did not intentionally try to match the color scheme, thats all out of coincedence. Looks great though.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...h_IMG_3047.jpg

nice project, but a tip, could you post the pics in a bigger size? 'cause it's not very handy to go to your photobucket everytime

I'm also having a V1000B II Plus awaiting his modification :P

I would love to, but the site I upload them to limits me to 1024x768.

he is talking about posting a direct copy of the image instead of the clickable thumbnail. i think?

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he is talking about posting a direct copy of the image instead of the clickable thumbnail. i think?

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jup, that's exactly what I mean;)

Well I for one like the thumbnails or smaller pics.

Too many people think we need full HD pictures of. . . .barbs and other crap. >__> Do not care, maybe one of the final shot. Also don't save every god damn pic as .png a la Blue Aqua because that is lossless so you might as well have left it at the 10MP or whatever because it takes the same amount of time to load.

Thx.
For some reason, I can't upload the .gif file and use it as avatar.

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Jupiler,
Here is the full "Gif" that Dave got from me.
John

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3091/backbear.gif

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Well I for one like the thumbnails or smaller pics.

Too many people think we need full HD pictures of. . . .barbs and other crap. >__> Do not care, maybe one of the final shot. Also don't save every god damn pic as .png a la Blue Aqua because that is lossless so you might as well have left it at the 10MP or whatever because it takes the same amount of time to load.

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well HD pic's aren't good and handy in build logs but pic's with a resolution aroud 800*600 or a little bit bigger like 1024*786 or so would be ideal :), HD pics may imho be available on request :D

Just a little update.

I'm currently waiting till monday to continue this build. I'm actually trying to get the computer case machine cut for a cleaner finished. However the guy at the shop who does the side jobs won't be available till monday morning which is when I'm gonna call to see what he can do. I know I'm not the most popular guy on here, but if anyone cares thats where I stand currently. :P

Another update:

The case was dropped off on thursday undergoing its mods. I'm not too sure when its going to be finished, but I will get a call when its done. Once thats done i'm bringing the case to the powder coaters. Then I have to bring the case back to the machine shop to get the brackets fabricated to mount the radiator and reservoir.

This is a little tedious, but I want to make sure this mod is done right. Stay tuned.

as always, I love v1000 mods! So I'm interested to see where you mount that rad ;)

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as always, I love v1000 mods! So I'm interested to see where you mount that rad ;)

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The rx240 is going to be standing vertically from the bottom chamber to the front bays. The section that seperates the two chambers is getting cut out. Thats why I have to make custom brackets. It should be a pretty nice internal water loop. I'm basically taking advantage of the v1000's vented front panel, and it looks more stealthy.

Very nice rig with well picked components ;)! That Mushkin Redline kit has amazing overclocking potential, I tested it. If you're interested you can find the review here.

Totally agreed on the thumbnails. I dont even bother clicking em as it takes alot longer to load the page that its on than just load all the pics here at say 1024/768 and be done with it. From what i could see from the thumbnails your ram should look sweet with that mobo.

I notice that some of you don't really care for the thumbnails. Is there any other way you would like me to upload the pics? Not mad or anything, but yes I will agree that even for me it sucks loading the thumbnails.

Well you just post the code it gives you what has [img] at each end of it. That should just post the pics.

Well heres how i'll post my picks for now on. Heres an example of a pic I took a week or so ago.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...3/IMG_3049.jpg

:sofa:

So can we have updates soon?

Sure, as soon as the case gets back from the shop. I'm hoping some time next week. Who knows though because I'm still in the process of upgrading my home theatre as well:D

that's how I like to see pictures showed ;)

I'll be awaitin' your progress :)

Update:

Called the machine shop today. They just started to work on my case. It should be done in a week. Also the lamptron case handles showed up today.

In the mean time though I'm actually building a computer for a friend so that should keep me busy.

This looks good so far, looking forward to the next update.

Update:

Called the machine shop today. I'm picking the case up tomorrow. I will be posting pics as soon as I get a chance. The engineer said its coming out very nicely.

Check it out!

See how the mid section plate is cut to make way for the rad.
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Custom fabricated bracket to mount rad
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Billet case feet installed.
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Case handles, fillport, and rad grill mocked up.
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The only problem actually is the case handle hole mount on the top panel. There just a little too small. All I need to do is buy a slightly larger drill bit and just bore it out. The case handles come with washers so no worries there. After that the case will be off to the powder coaters. The case handles and case feet will be powder coated to match the case. For the rad grill and window panel, i'll be using acorn screws to mount them. Enjoy the pics!

Nice, I have a v1200 I'm deciding what to do with now. I did have a few questions for you. I see you only have one video card now but if you decide to go sli down the road, won't that top rad in the back get in the way of a second video card (or any other card)? And what about the power button in the front where the other rad will be. Are you planning on moving that or just bring air in around it. I was considering downing what you are but the power button appears smack in the middle.

Well for one the top fan is only a blowhole. There won't be a rad installed in the top. Thats why I cut the mid chamber, so I can have a dual front mount. However given the circumstance, if you did have sli or crossfire with a top mount rad it would not fit. As for the power button, the rad is spaced far enough from the front so the switch can clear. Thats why I had to get the custom made brackets. I hope I answered your questions alright.

Update:

The case parts were dropped off at the local powder coater today. They said it should take 7-10 days. Kinda sucks because I'm about to go on leave around the same time. I might not get this build done now closer to the end of june. Oh and if anyone is curious I had them powder coat it matte black. The reason is that it goes on thinner than vulcan, or satin black. It should still look pretty nice though.

Update:

Case is still not back. Its been over a week now. Its suppose to be done this week. Unfortunantly this build isn't gonna start again till I get back from leave now. Its to far into the week now because i'll be out of town this friday and won't be back till june 19th.

Update: :D

This is turning into an extremely cool build! Good parts in general and extra nice PSU.

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Update: :D

This is turning into an extremely cool build! Good parts in general and extra nice PSU.

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Thanks xaxis! I think its a pretty nice build so far myself. Not too harcore, but simplistic. I've been following up on your build, and its insane! Really really cool. Best of luck, its gonna be a beast.

Update:

I got a call from the powder coaters, and the case is finished. However I'm still out of town and won't be able to pick it up till the 19th.

sweet build on a LiLi!

Finally got the case reassembled. I think it turned out great!

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Unfortunantly though, the rad brackets aren't fitted correctly. The rad sits too high, I have to take the case back to the machine shop to get new brackets. Then I have to install most of the pc hardware and take it back again to size up the res to make a custom mount for proper clearance. I'm guess I have yet another 2 weeks or so to go before this gets finished, maybe more. I am taking the case back this upcoming monday to get started.

Any question or more pics feel free to ask. Enjoy!

More pics please :D :yepp:

That case turned out great. :up:

That window is so simple yet amazing!

Beautiful :up:

Exceptional. Staring at your most recent build photos actually calmed me down. Love it. :up:

Better shot of the front bay. You can see the space for the radiator. You have to use your imagination for now, but it will look pretty slick.
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Just a simple shot of the rear. If you can tell the I/O panel as two holes on the right. My rivet gun doesn't fit in between there. Same goes for the bottom of the motherboard tray. So both have to get taken care of when I drop it off. its just 5 rivets total that are left.
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that looks bad ass.

Lian Li V1ks have always been my favorite cases. The addition of those case handles and slick powder coat makes your rig even more stupidly gorgeous.

It looks great,are they MNPCtech case feet?

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Lian Li V1ks have always been my favorite cases. The addition of those case handles and slick powder coat makes your rig even more stupidly gorgeous.

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I've the need to second that! For a build at this early of a stage I find myself enamored by it more than most... I really, really, like that case. May need to pick one up... though I need 8 expansion slot openings on the back panel for what I have in mind... arghh.

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It looks great,are they MNPCtech case feet?

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Yes indeed they are.

More pics!

dvd drive and front usb ports installed. The vandal switch is installed too, but not wired yet.
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Installed the mb I/O panel for now.
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My pc on my desk next to my dell 2408. Just a little representation of how it will look when its completely built. You can't tell, but the hdd is installed in a 5.25 to 3.5 bracket in the slot just below the dvd drive.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...3/IMG_3078.jpg

This is pretty much as far as I can get right now installation wise. Enjoy!

Looking good mate :up:

Paint the I/O shield panel :D

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Looking good mate :up:

Paint the I/O shield panel :D

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Thought about while i was installing it, but it took 5 mins just to install it because of the case powder coating. Thats the only problem with powder coating.. you get clearance issues. The I/O panel almost didn't fit, powder coating it pretty much would of made the situation worse.

Its been hard enough as it is installing things in this case. The motherboard risers alone took nearly a half hour to install.

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Thought about while i was installing it, but it took 5 mins just to install it because of the case powder coating. Thats the only problem with powder coating.. you get clearance issues. The I/O panel almost didn't fit, powder coating it pretty much would of made the situation worse.

Its been hard enough as it is installing things in this case. The motherboard risers alone took nearly a half hour to install.

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I see... too bad then :(

The acrylic you're using on the window, is it mirrored ?

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I see... too bad then :(

The acrylic you're using on the window, is it mirrored ?

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No its a smoked acrylic from a.c. ryan. Its listed as black acrylic though. You can buy it in a sheet 480mm x 480mm in thicknesses from 3mm to 5mm.

More pics!

I couldn't resist, I had to install the fans and pump to see how it looks.

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I don't mean to be harsh, but the handles and the screws for the sidepanels make it look worse than stock. I'd just use doublesided tape for the window and use ikea bathroom handles as the handle.

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I don't mean to be harsh, but the handles and the screws for the sidepanels make it look worse than stock. I'd just use doublesided tape for the window and use ikea bathroom handles as the handle.

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Uhh... I don't think so:shakes:

It's just my opinion. I respect everyone's opinion! :up:

@bigkr33

Just rattle can that IO shield. Tape off the edges so you don't have to worry about clearance issues and hit it with a couple coats of black. It probably won't match perfect, but will help it to blend in :up:

You can always get a scrap piece of metal and try a few different types of spray paint till you find the one that is closest. :)

I'm just gonna leave the I/O panel how it is. I really don't mind how it looks, and its the back of the case. I won't even notice it when its on my desk. Thanks for the suggestion though.

very nice job mounting the pump and the fillport :up:

The only think I need help with on this project is wiring the vandal resistant switch. For pc use they recommend a 420ohm resistor for the 12v, and a 70ohm for the 5v connection's. I guess this helps in preventing the led getting burnt out. If anyone has experience in wiring switches feel free to give me a hand.

Update:

I finally received my rad brackets. This time they fit, mounts perfectly. Theres still alot of little stuff that needs to be done though. I have to plan a layout for the wire management, sleeve cables, prep water cooling parts, get reservoir mount made, assembly of the water loop and pc parts, and leak testing. Stay tuned!

Update:

I will be taking pictures tomorrow. I don't want to take them now because I just simply don't feel like, and I have a few last minute things to take care of. Stay tuned!

Staying tuned.

Well never mind about the pictures. I just noticed a big, but fixable problem. The brackets for the rad cover the holes for which the front bezels lock into place. So the result is three lower bezels that stick out a bit. Its not a really big deal, but hey modding is what it is. I didn't expect everything to go perfectly anywat. I'll get it worked out when I drop it off at the machine shop to get the reservoir fitted.

Sorry guys :(

I was really hoping to have pics for ya. Happy 4th of July though :)

Happy 4th to you too!

Update:

I had to find another machine shop. The one I got all my work done is booked for the next 3 weeks. Thankfully though I found another shop near by. He agreed with me to get it done this saturday. I'm already working on the sleeving for the psu, and I gotta say what a pain in the @$$. It is very very possible to see this computer up and running mid next week.

Oh and just a little fyi, I made some cosmetic changes that you might like. Stay tuned!

Hey dont diss the ikea handles.
I have seen some sexy sexy builds featuring them.

Well here is one pic I took. As you can see i'm not much further than I was a couple of weeks ago. I'm still debating if I should sleeve the psu or not. I did two of the 6 pin pwr cables for the gpu, but knowing how long that took really does not encourage me to do it anymore. It looks good though because I did sleeved each wire individually. I may just leave the psu how it is and continue on.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...3/IMG_3091.jpg

I say sleeve ;)

red with black HS would look nice or.. red and black sleeving alternating :D (not seen that before, would be interesting to see:)

Update:

Still waiting for the guy from the machine shop. He's doing this for me on the side since the shop charges by hour. I will be meeting up with him on either monday or sunday this upcoming week, it should only take a day. I'm almost done sleeving the psu. I'm really not enjoying sleeving the darn thing, but it does look a little better. The two gpu pins, and 24 pin connectors are finished. i still have the 8 pin pwr connector to do, and some of the molex and sata pwr cables to sleeve. Hopefully those are a little easier.

Sorry guys not much progress really.

Looks great so far!

Update:

The rad bracket and res bracket are done! Finally, i will take pictures thursday. I'm actually getting the rad brackets anodized black so it blends in a little better. I would get them powder coated, but the shop I usually go to will take a week. So getting it anodized tomorrow and picking it up the following day, and i'm getting it done for free! It is very possible that this rig will be up and running by this weekend. Stay tuned!

This is my progress and where I stand right now. All I have to do now is finish the plumbing, and finish up that last bit of the psu sleeving. I should be able to leak test it this weekend. Enjoy the pics!

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Looks nice.

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Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up :D

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Looks nice.

HHHHHHHH


Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up :D

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Sorry guys project canceled. Too many issues came up with the build. 7/16" tubing is an absolute disappointment, it kinks way to easy and is extremely hard to put on 1/2" fittings so not worth the trouble. And the angle fittings I ordered a few months back don't fit right on the reservoir. I would have to order 1/2" tubing and new angle fittings which by the time I order that and it arrives here I'll be out of town. And I'll be gone for 2 months for work related reasons. I'll have to finish when I get back. I'll post picks when its done 2 months from now.

Well ill take the case if you dont want it no more XD

Old thread revived. I'm currently water loop testing right now. Its about 4hrs into it, and will be posting picks when rig is done this week. Its coming along nicely now, I had a few issues since then and they're slowly getting worked out. Stay tuned!!

Good to see you revived the project :)

Sounds good but we need pictures ; ) I really like the handels, perfect for LAN!

Yes... Will the handles be ok for the weight? If it's like my Rooster build it will be about 80lbs lol.

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Yes... Will the handles be ok for the weight? If it's like my Rooster build it will be about 80lbs lol.

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I've had to move the computer several times, and I have had no issues. Then again though my computer isn't 80lbs.

Heres a couple of pics for now. I'm still doing the wire management which is really rough in a case of this size. It should be able to all fit though. I haven't made too much progress since my leak test, borderlands for the 360 is really addictive. You'll also notice that the reservoir is just sitting there. The bracket that held it up straight broke (my fault :(). I'm gonna call the machine shop and have them make me two more.

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Looking good there mate, love the powdercoating came out excellent.
Great to see you back on track

so far so good. Keep it up

Looks great so far!

there better be a GPU waterblock going on there! and i love the handles! such a smart idea for a big case.... i dont know why i didnt get those for my tj-07. lets see your cable sleeving too!

Really Great build! :)
How did you cut the side panel window, and how did you paint the edge of the window?

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Really Great build! :)
How did you cut the side panel window, and how did you paint the edge of the window?

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I actually didn't see the machine shop cut the window. I'm assuming that they might of used a bandsaw or some other type of precision cutting tool. The powder coating portion for the window is pretty simple. You just have to unscrew the little metal support beams that go around the perimeter of the inside portion of the panel. I just had to tell the powder coaters to plug the screw holes when powder coating. The window is a bolt on so theres no issue with getting anything on it. Did that answer your question?

Heres the pics of it in completion. I assure you the computer does work, its off because it has a pressure leak on the reservoir. It only leaks right when I turn it on or off, and after that it stops leaking. It might be a bad reservoir. Plus I have to fix the power switch, I think I just have the connectors on the board backwards. I used the power switch built onto the motherboard and it started up first try. Its a rather quiet computer as well. I just have small issues to work out and it should be good for testing. You'll notice in the pics that I upgraded the power supply to a pc p&c 910 instead of the 750. Plus i'm using a xeon chip now and not the 920. I tested the temps in the bios for about an hour. The cpu idles at 35c, chipset 48c, and system temp 32c. Temps are pretty good it seems.

Anyone know if my reservoir leak is fixable?

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Great Powder Coating job. Not sure on your reservoir - is it leaking at the barbs, or where the black parts go onto the acrylic?

Good job on your cable management - is there anyway to run the cables near the top of the motherboard all the way to the top of the case, then back down to connect? That would make it look even cleaner.

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Great Powder Coating job. Not sure on your reservoir - is it leaking at the barbs, or where the black parts go onto the acrylic?

Good job on your cable management - is there anyway to run the cables near the top of the motherboard all the way to the top of the case, then back down to connect? That would make it look even cleaner.

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The reservoir is leaking for sure, its the bottom portion where the acrylic and derlin meet. And as for the wire management, there really isn't any other way to run the cables. This psu has alot of cables, it just looks messy because of the bottom chamber is exposed. But if you just forcus where the motherboard is, its actually very tidy. Alot for the cables are actually ran up the front bay through the hdd brackets. The other ones are actually ran behind the the motherboard tray. That is the one flaw about this case, is that its not very cable management friendly unless you go modular.

I'm not too worried about the leak right now because it only leaks temporary. I'm still going to proceed to setup the computer. And when I get more time I'll rebuild the water loop. I'm pretty sure I just have to replace the reservoir. I've heard about ek reservoirs having leaking problems.

And as a future reference, I may have trouble upgrading the gpu. There really isn't much space between the hdd bay and the gpu as is. Assuming gt300 is longer I will have issues. The only option I'll have at that point is swaping the optical and hdd which should free up about an inch. Oh well time will tell, but I'll figure out a way.

I see ... I know the V1000 is a tough case for cable management. But, it is one of the best looking mid-sized towers out there. You've done a good job with it.

About the res, I'd see if you can do an RMA on it - sounds like something isn't right. And, I'm sure you are taking precautions when starting / stopping it - looks like it's a little close to your components. Any way to lengthen that top tube and have the res sit on the midplate (maybe something to consider the next time you redo your loop).

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Originally Posted by shazza

I see ... I know the V1000 is a tough case for cable management. But, it is one of the best looking mid-sized towers out there. You've done a good job with it.

About the res, I'd see if you can do an RMA on it - sounds like something isn't right. And, I'm sure you are taking precautions when starting / stopping it - looks like it's a little close to your components. Any way to lengthen that top tube and have the res sit on the midplate (maybe something to consider the next time you redo your loop).

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I have an extra ek bottom that I could put on there. It maybe the seal on the current one. Or maybe I need to tighten it even more. I don't know, I guess i'll have to wait and see. It could be because I have air in the loop still. Maybe once it completely purges it will stop leaking?