Black Pearl Project

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06-14-2009, 03:04 AM
Plastek

Black Pearl Project

A few months ago I started a new project - Black Pearl :)

My PC
E8600 4.5GHz --- > q9550
Maximus II Formula
4870x2 ----> 285GTX
PI 2x2GB silver
640GB
Antec TPN 750W or BeQuiet 1KW
Xonar d2\pm
and Aplus Black pearl :)

WC - GTZ , NBMAX , TC 3x120 , DDC + EK v2 , 150ml EK , Feser 10\16 Blue

All in control by Aquaero and Poweradjust ( s-flex at 400RPM :D and pump @ 50% of power )

Now I show some pics

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0571nqzu.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_05785r8a.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0598srqs.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0601zpmh.jpg

hmm
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0690rp8y.jpg

PS sorry for my bad english :p:
06-14-2009, 04:03 AM
dr-

no worries about the english Plastek!

looking good there! can't wait to see more!
06-14-2009, 04:06 AM
Logos

cool stuff :) subscribed ;)
06-14-2009, 04:09 AM
Nashaz

looking good m8. What fan is that? It looks like the blade is purple. Is it?
06-14-2009, 04:15 AM
whuzabi

the fan is a noisblocker ;)
06-14-2009, 04:25 AM
Nashaz

Oic. Interesting,Thanks.
06-14-2009, 04:54 AM
denice25

that's a cool project....
06-14-2009, 05:08 AM
dreamaxx

What IS that case called? I love it!
06-14-2009, 05:12 AM
MomijiTMO

Can't get it here. It's sold under Tagan and Aplus [model is the Black Pearl, hence the log title] and the design is a Lian Li V2000. I think these cases are V2000 that didn't make the cut [minor surface scratches]. They must do a screen before they perforate the front.

The only reason I didn't get a V2000 was because of the perforated front. I wish we had these cases here [and they are pretty cheap].

EDIT : HOLY FRICKEN COW, over here.
06-15-2009, 05:10 AM
jtf2

nice case.my next build will be with this case.
i bought it from newegg.
in looking at the pictures,you were able to remove in one piece then the entire mid-assembly?
06-15-2009, 05:17 AM
YMAA

Subscribed :up:
06-15-2009, 12:22 PM
Plastek

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtf2

nice case.my next build will be with this case.
i bought it from newegg.
in looking at the pictures,you were able to remove in one piece then the entire mid-assembly?

yep :)

more photos of worklog

Homemade cut my panel :) powered by bosh :ROTF:

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0816s0mr.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_0821h0ov.jpg
06-15-2009, 12:42 PM
YMAA

How sturdy is the case without the middle "support beam" in the bottom chamber of the case? Seems like removing it might make the case more flimsy, even though it's required for putting the rads in the bottom.
06-15-2009, 07:50 PM
MomijiTMO

I have the V2010 and without the hdd cages, the divider moves a little. I wouldn't hang a radiator off it.
06-15-2009, 08:08 PM
lkiller123

English doesn't better, a picture is worth a thousand words!
06-15-2009, 10:24 PM
CptDreadFlint

Not to be biased over the name of your project or anything, but I absolutely love your case.
06-16-2009, 09:04 AM
Plastek

custom cover to hide some cables
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1089c83e.jpg

aquaero rlz

http://www.abload.de/img/img_10000jkj.jpg
06-16-2009, 01:43 PM
MomijiTMO

:D

Awesome, more pics!
06-17-2009, 10:55 AM
genERIC

I've been wanting this case for a while, please do a good job so the wife will allow me to purchase it with my own money.:lol2:
06-17-2009, 07:38 PM
dreamaxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

Can't get it here. It's sold under Tagan and Aplus [model is the Black Pearl, hence the log title] and the design is a Lian Li V2000. I think these cases are V2000 that didn't make the cut [minor surface scratches]. They must do a screen before they perforate the front.

The only reason I didn't get a V2000 was because of the perforated front. I wish we had these cases here [and they are pretty cheap].

EDIT : HOLY FRICKEN COW, over here.

Oh hell yeh! :) Wish it wasn't quite so expensive! :P
06-18-2009, 06:18 AM
Plastek

70cm pci-e cable ( 2x ) - now it's perfect

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1158rhzw.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1265nh69.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1327yotr.jpg

moooarrrr sleeve

http://img3.abload.de/img/img_14141iwo.jpg

http://img3.abload.de/img/img_1422weg8.jpg
06-19-2009, 06:38 AM
YMAA

Any updates?
06-19-2009, 07:56 AM
Plastek

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMAA

Any updates?

yep:]

Stuff arived

http://www.abload.de/img/img_11333e6u.jpg

beta lc on board

http://www.abload.de/img/img_11830ei7.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1178tdu6.jpg
06-19-2009, 08:00 AM
dreamaxx

That tubing looks awesome! What brand?
06-19-2009, 08:15 AM
YMAA

Looks like Primoflex LRT. Awesome stuff, and those are great shots.

This is a great looking mod, man. I hope you don't mind me borrowing some ideas of yours for my Black Pearl build - case arrived today :up:
06-19-2009, 08:49 AM
kvadzio

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamaxx

That tubing looks awesome! What brand?

afaik it's tygon :)
06-19-2009, 11:45 AM
Plastek

kvadzio lol :D

this is dangerden by feser 10\16 blue :)
06-19-2009, 01:53 PM
MomijiTMO

So like I found you log at some forum. .. oh so not in english lol. Anyhoo, you had 2 4870x2s. Are you planning on wc your 285?

EDIT : Why go to a 285 from the 4870x2? Problems?
06-19-2009, 02:44 PM
xaxis

I love your build and this case! :up: Could you please take more photos of the radiator area/placement...? More photos of any of it really.. :)
06-19-2009, 02:54 PM
Blizzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMAA

Looks like Primoflex LRT. Awesome stuff, and those are great shots.

This is a great looking mod, man. I hope you don't mind me borrowing some ideas of yours for my Black Pearl build - case arrived today :up:

Its feser :p:

He posted it on post#1
06-19-2009, 03:07 PM
Plastek

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1479dehv.jpg

CFX isn't good idea ;/ single 285gtx FTW
06-19-2009, 03:10 PM
MomijiTMO

What issues did you face? [CrossfireX I understand =\, don't like the 4870x2?]
06-19-2009, 03:13 PM
Blizzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

What issues did you face? [CrossfireX I understand =\, don't like the 4870x2?]

You'll start getting good performance with 1080p + AA, crossfirex won't scale well on lower res. If you plan Multi GPU, then go with a single 4870X2 or nVidia's...
06-19-2009, 03:31 PM
Plastek

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

What issues did you face? [CrossfireX I understand =\, don't like the 4870x2?]

poor performance and BeQuiet 1KW doesn't work well with CFX and Quad @ oc :D
06-23-2009, 05:26 AM
Plastek

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1569whjo.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1570vdhs.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1571bcay.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1574sglo.jpg
06-23-2009, 08:27 PM
the_dope_chaud

lovely stuff.....
I was thinking about doing the inside of my black pearl black, and you first pictures are really tempting me to rip appart my loop once again.....
and git 'er done. great build, waiting for the rest.
06-24-2009, 07:13 AM
Anemic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastek

70cm pci-e cable ( 2x ) - now it's perfect

moooarrrr sleeve

http://img3.abload.de/img/img_14141iwo.jpg

Looks like my dreads :D

Really sweet looking build! Keep up the good work!
06-24-2009, 04:04 PM
MomijiTMO

MOARRRRRRRRRR

I really like your builds for some reason =___=.
06-26-2009, 06:59 AM
dreamaxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

EDIT : HOLY FRICKEN COW, over here.

WTF dude, I just realised that company is here in WA, right where dingdong555 lives lol. Might give them a ring tomorrow, I'm super tempted to get one of those cases and see what I can do with it :)
06-26-2009, 01:41 PM
Stvwndr219

great build so far! are you planning on putting a fan in the blowhole? Does it impede any of the slots at all? I have a v2000 and am contemplating putting one up there.
06-26-2009, 03:00 PM
MomijiTMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamaxx

WTF dude, I just realised that company is here in WA, right where dingdong555 lives lol. Might give them a ring tomorrow, I'm super tempted to get one of those cases and see what I can do with it :)

Yeah well this case should be 100-150 cheaper than the V2000/2010 but it's the same price. . . . . It's a great looking case and I say get it!

[I'll probably hate you for a few days due to jealousy but I'll get over it.]
06-26-2009, 05:33 PM
dreamaxx

It's a shame they made the window so ugly and big. I'd just have to think of some way to make it a feature.
07-01-2009, 02:36 AM
Plastek

Antec TruePower New Sleeved

http://www.abload.de/img/img_16094cph.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1607dhtb.jpg
08-25-2009, 02:38 PM
Plastek

New config inside :) Xeon W3540 , i7 920 , R2E and OCZ Reaper 6GB

watered :D more soon

http://www.abload.de/img/img_20867uhh.jpg
08-25-2009, 02:58 PM
shazza

Hi Plastek!!! Thanks for updating your worklog. I'm sure we wouldn't mind if you put some more pics up. Would love to see how you mounted the radiators.

Using this as inspiration for my Black Pearl Build.
08-25-2009, 07:34 PM
Jonni Nitro

Yeah man, this looks awesome! It is sort of sad how similar or cases will probably look. I guess since yours looks great than its good for me. I really need to quite being scared and sleeve my psu. It was factory sleeved, but yours looks so fantastical.
09-21-2009, 08:40 AM
Plastek

Hello guys ;) Little update is here :yepp:

New Aquaero Buttons ( nickel + chrome )

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2148n3xq.jpg

Custom holder for my EK 150ml
http://www.abload.de/img/img_21493199.jpg

Swiftech GTZ & NBMAX nickel & plexi mod ;)

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2150710i.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2151m4wl.jpg

Aquaero with my panel on board

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2155h11p.jpg

More soon
09-21-2009, 09:36 AM
slamz

Sorry, to be a bit off topic. But roughly how much sleeve/heatshrink did you use to sleeve the psu? as im unsure how much I'll need to order :/
09-21-2009, 09:50 AM
Jamesrt2004

pics of rad/psu area I want to see how you mounted everything.
09-24-2009, 05:06 AM
ward0

Quote:

Originally Posted by slamz

Sorry, to be a bit off topic. But roughly how much sleeve/heatshrink did you use to sleeve the psu? as im unsure how much I'll need to order :/

that sort of PSU you will need 20m+
09-26-2009, 10:07 AM
Plastek

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2196jm8h.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_2198qmsi.jpg
09-27-2009, 08:03 AM
The Viking

Awesome pictures, and a nice project you've got going :D

i especially love the nice Blue colour!!
09-30-2009, 05:06 PM
headala

Wow, great project and photography.

What did you use to cut the sidepanel, and how? It looks great!

Sub'd!
10-11-2009, 06:35 AM
Plastek

almost done ;)
http://www.abload.de/img/img_223084v0.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2234v5gg.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2235q1pw.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2242w2o7.jpg
10-11-2009, 07:02 AM
hale88

WOW Can you show me how to create the last picture it looks so awesome. I have Photoshop CS4
10-11-2009, 08:07 AM
shazza

Nice updates, Plastek. Great photos.
11-09-2009, 07:09 AM
Plastek

http://img5.abload.de/img/4001872898...d8b79_im4c.jpg

update soon ;) ATM i waiting for my new stuff
11-09-2009, 02:52 PM
CptDreadFlint

Gorgeous photos, Plastek!
12-25-2009, 03:52 AM
Plastek

Classfield on board :)
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1554lcm3.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_1566x42h.jpg

soon more worklog and photos.
thx CptDreadFlint
12-28-2009, 02:23 PM
Plastek

this is my new bracket for psu - clean ( stock have a 2x80mm for fans )

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2257r51a.jpg

and floor

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2259euue.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_2260p6sd.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_22621ukp.jpg
Regards ;)
12-28-2009, 03:39 PM
bundymania

Wow, very nice project & photos you have here ! :)
01-18-2010, 01:38 AM
scottath

did you do anything further mate - this is looking VERY good
01-18-2010, 01:51 AM
Jamesrt2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastek

[center] this is my new bracket for psu - clean ( stock have a 2x80mm for fans )

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2257r51a.jpg

and floor

so with your backplate the psu is actually getting air now and not from the midplate?? :up:

did duniek make it for you or did you do it yourself as im after one... :up:
01-20-2010, 10:20 AM
Plastek

this is a little sample of my latest work

http://www.abload.de/img/img_20877peq.jpg

@ Jamesrt2004

no , duniek don't make this for me.
01-20-2010, 03:05 PM
ohms

Duniek sure does nice work (as always) :up:

The backplate sure does look nice.

Great photography work as well!
01-22-2010, 07:28 AM
Jamesrt2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastek

@ Jamesrt2004

no , duniek don't make this for me.

ahh did you make it then :P?

if so, would you be interested in making one for me (I'll pay obv) :up:
01-22-2010, 03:14 PM
Plastek

@ Jamesrt2004 - project by myself but my friend cut this panel on CNC . Do you have a Black Pearl too?

more photos
http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_1982o78o.jpg http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_2002m7og.jpg
http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_2009y8u3.jpg http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_2016fvao.jpg
http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_1965cvbi.jpg http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_2024-kopiav7q0.jpg
http://www.abload.de/thumb/img_2034187n.jpg
01-22-2010, 03:17 PM
Main

Very nice project - this is one of the most watercooling friendly cases ever made. I got hold of a brand new one !! two weeks ago for my future project.

I'm addicted to these cabinets ? ... looking for one more - worldwide :)
01-29-2010, 11:24 AM
Plastek

some official photos

http://www.abload.de/img/4300566512_b13e58765d_nx6q.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/4309065883_3e4ac34b13_txdj.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/4309151419_f70eb7d056_ja9f.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/4309801996_4eace64990_2aw4.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/4309802216_9c8835233d_sxij.jpg
01-29-2010, 02:38 PM
OrtoN

great job ;)
02-15-2010, 01:26 PM
Plastek

http://img8.abload.de/img/sdfdsdsc0d8.jpg

I tested my stuff and GPU clock is pretty good but I have some problem with 3dmark. Stock resolution is 1280x1024 but my 3dmark don't have it and set 1280x768 .
03-26-2010, 02:06 PM
Plastek

so I finally close my case! It's done - i think ;) In this revision do a few details and everything is OK

http://www.abload.de/img/img_33637pfw.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_33647s8n.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_3366mof2.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_3371ls7g.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_33730s1w.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_3386dp1g.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_3392xsan.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_3394eqt1.jpg
03-26-2010, 06:30 PM
Liderc

Some truly incredible work.
03-26-2010, 10:23 PM
dreamaxx

Gorgeous, love the colour scheme.
03-27-2010, 11:31 AM
damtachoa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plastek

almost done ;)

http://www.abload.de/img/img_2234v5gg.jpg

What is the temperature on NB/SB? :up:
03-27-2010, 11:35 AM
shazza

Beautiful job!!!

(I removed the Center Command from your last photo set, as it was forcing a scroll across the page, and it was difficult to see the photos in all their glory)
04-11-2010, 09:27 AM
Plastek

thanks shazza - i can't waiting for your project with black pearl!! it's incredible ;)

ok - for now i have some little update. I put some now photos

http://www.abload.de/img/img_3560wzwb.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_3562o97n.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_3564uz7w.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_3569oxjz.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_3573oyxq.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_3574qxv8.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_35822xjq.jpg
05-16-2010, 01:59 AM
Plastek

evga classified almost RIP - i put stock cooler and send her for RMA

http://www.abload.de/img/img_4128cusb.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_4134buxk.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_413626g7.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_4138x5sz.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_4139e576.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_414086wv.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_4141xu37.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/img_41431ucu.jpg
05-16-2010, 02:18 AM
Awers

Sorry for Polish gyu's: Nieźle Plastek nieźle, jakaś budę przewidujesz ? Sprzęt grający tez widzę niezły tam masz :)
Na biurkowy Pc tak jak mój obecnie :)

English: Plastek pretty good, any box you have selected? Werry nice stereo you got there :) On desktop Pc as my present:)

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