[Project] DP's Watercooled Banquet Table :-P

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06-27-2009, 12:36 PM
Darth_Penguin

[Project] DP's Watercooled Banquet Table :-P

Banchetto is Italian for Banquet in case anyone didnt get my joke :D

This will be an on going work log of my water cooled Banchetto case. As of right now she is air cooled and awaiting a few things before the transformation begins.

Specs:
Banchetto 101 Bench case
Intel D0 920
Asus P6T6 Revolution
G.Skill 6gb DDR3 1600
Sapphire 4890 TOXIC
Intel X-25 E 64gb SSD
Seagate 7200.10 250gb x 2

Water cooling parts:
HeatKillers 3.0 Nickel plated
Koolance P6T6 Motherboard Block
EK Acrylic/Nickel 4890 Block
355 Pump - XSPC Res Top
2 MCR320 mounted via Custom laser cut acrylic mount
3/8"-5/8" Primochill LRT Pro tubing
Feser One UV Orange fluid

Things Im waiting for:
Ek 4890 Block
2 Rads
MDPC sleve
misc fittings
Rad bracke
Rad Fans

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0476.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0479.jpg

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http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0448.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0449.jpg

For anyone that missed my post in the LC section this is how the bracket will look once cut:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...d_Bracket1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...Banchetto1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...Banchetto2.jpg

Stay tuned for more!
06-27-2009, 05:10 PM
MomijiTMO

I didn't know that lol. I wonder how many people did.
06-28-2009, 11:01 AM
shazza

Looking forward to updates. I like that SSD mount.
06-28-2009, 11:39 AM
Liderc

Love the blocks, very sleek looking.
06-28-2009, 12:14 PM
Stvwndr219

those are some great shots, what camera are you using?
06-28-2009, 01:15 PM
Darth_Penguin

thanks, its a nikon D60 with kit 18-55 lens. im still a dslr nub but I have been practicing.

I'll have some new shots up tonight
06-28-2009, 01:23 PM
Stvwndr219

do you have a build log of the assembly of the acrylic stuff you have right now? that looks really interesting!
06-28-2009, 01:25 PM
BNDMOD

Suscribed!!!
06-28-2009, 01:33 PM
ILikeCosmosS

whats with you guys and your expensive cameras?

looks really good :D
06-28-2009, 02:50 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stvwndr219

do you have a build log of the assembly of the acrylic stuff you have right now? that looks really interesting!

I didnt get the acrylic stuff in yet, this is actually going to be the build log as I go through the process of water cooling my rig. :)
06-28-2009, 03:34 PM
jpm804

Can't wait to see how your acrylic radiator brackets turn out....

Also great job on nickel plating the HK 3.0 :up:
06-28-2009, 09:23 PM
Darth_Penguin

So I finished painting my DVD drive and my Mosfet heat sinks. I dont want to water cool the mosfets because I think it tends to look cluttered when you start having that many blocks, but having the heat sinks copper wasnt going to go with my nickel theme. So, I decided why not black.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0504.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0506.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0511.jpg

For those interested in the HD mount. I made these on my lathe out of 1/4" Aluminum rod.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0490.jpg
07-07-2009, 06:49 AM
Darth_Penguin

Radiator bracket is in, taking pics now!
07-07-2009, 06:54 AM
pingpong1455

sub'd this is going to be good
07-07-2009, 11:08 AM
Darth_Penguin

I was originally making the bracket out of 3/8" clear acrylic but based on the opinion of the laser shop, they recommended that it might be more cost effective if had two 3/16" brackets cut and sandwiched together.

Keep in mind the protective film is still on so that I dont scratch them before they are mounted permanently.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0643.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0644.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0637.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0639.jpg

The smaller square cutouts match the cutouts on the original bracket and the larger square cutouts will accommodate the cables going to the mobo

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0631.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0633.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0635.jpg

The height appears to be perfect. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get the 2nd rad to sit lower then the video card but as you can see the card is still the highest point (which is what I wanted)

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0636.jpg

Here is a quick shot of the cable routing. Plenty of room to fit everything

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0630.jpg

Everything else will be here at the end of the week so more pictures to follow. :)
07-07-2009, 12:37 PM
barretp

those dual rads are going to look sick. nice job with the bracket.

one question: how will you connect your graphics card? there doesnt seem to be any room between the card and the bracket.
07-07-2009, 12:49 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by barretp

those dual rads are going to look sick. nice job with the bracket.

one question: how will you connect your graphics card? there doesnt seem to be any room between the card and the bracket.

Thanks!

Do you mean the DVI cable? There is actually plenty of room between the back of the mobo and the bracket. if you look at the last pic the DVI cable is actually partially visible. :up:
07-07-2009, 01:11 PM
barretp

Oh my bad, I totally missed the last two photos
07-07-2009, 01:28 PM
skinnee

Lets see some picks of the rads mounted plz! :D

Excellent work DP, I really like the radiator bracket/mount. :up:
07-07-2009, 01:36 PM
genERIC

Wow, this looks really good. I like you idea for the sdd mounts!
07-07-2009, 04:03 PM
Liderc

I'm loving these bench tables, look very cool when done neatly.
07-07-2009, 04:48 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liderc

I'm loving these bench tables, look very cool when done neatly.

It will look really clean once all the water stuff is on there and once Nils gets some MDPC back in stock. :D
07-07-2009, 04:50 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by genERIC

Wow, this looks really good. I like you idea for the sdd mounts!

Thanks, I am thinking about making them out of Delrin next for a little bit of stealth.
07-07-2009, 04:58 PM
ILikeCosmosS

looks amazing :up:
07-07-2009, 05:09 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnee

Lets see some picks of the rads mounted plz! :D

Excellent work DP, I really like the radiator bracket/mount. :up:

As soon as I get them in I will have pics up. Hoping by friday
07-07-2009, 05:34 PM
Rise

very different, me likes :)
07-07-2009, 07:55 PM
jpm804

DP.. that rad holder turned out great....:up:

Did you think about making using a black acrylic instead?

Also your Delrin idea would be interesting also...
07-07-2009, 08:43 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm804

DP.. that rad holder turned out great....:up:

Did you think about making using a black acrylic instead?

Also your Delrin idea would be interesting also...

Thank you, I thought about Black acrylic but figured since the rest of the banchetto was clear that it might flow better in clear.
07-07-2009, 09:00 PM
jpm804

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin

Thank you, I thought about Black acrylic but figured since the rest of the banchetto was clear that it might flow better in clear.

True...Once that rads are attached it should give a nice black and clear appearance like the whole banchetto.
07-07-2009, 09:09 PM
grasskicker509

nice work...cant wait for more pics
07-08-2009, 02:24 AM
twwen2

Nice!

I've been fighting with my conflicting thoughts this last week over whether i should drop the $500AUD necessary to ship a banchetto down here to OZ. It's a great bench table, stunning really. It's just a lot of money once shipping is factored in. Maybe this log will win me over and force my hand... :up:
07-13-2009, 10:35 PM
Darth_Penguin

Sidewinder to the rescue!!

This is what came in the mail today:
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0660.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0663.jpg

I decided I didnt want to wait any longer and took off the protective film on my Rad mount... I have to say, I think it looks great :p:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0671.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0674.jpg

I also got a few more fittings in and am deciding on how I am connecting the 2 Rads. This is one option, thoughts?

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0678.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0690.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0711.jpg

Im going to take more pics tomorrow when the sun is out but this will do for now. In the meantime I am still waiting for my Gentletyphoons and for PPC's to get a few more bitspower fittings so that I can place my final order of parts. :up:
07-13-2009, 10:52 PM
jpm804

:up: That turned out great ... let's see that aquaero in action.:p:
07-13-2009, 11:06 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm804

:up: That turned out great ... let's see that aquaero in action.:p:

Thanks, Im going to play with it tomorrow and get some pics of it
07-13-2009, 11:38 PM
twwen2

WOW! That's quite a setup. Nice work with the rad bracket. Good pics too :up:
07-14-2009, 12:17 AM
MomijiTMO

looking good dp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by twwen2

Nice!

I've been fighting with my conflicting thoughts this last week over whether i should drop the $500AUD necessary to ship a banchetto down here to OZ. It's a great bench table, stunning really. It's just a lot of money once shipping is factored in. Maybe this log will win me over and force my hand... :up:

do it lol you know you want to.
07-14-2009, 01:09 AM
twwen2

Quote:

Originally Posted by MomijiTMO

do it lol you know you want to.

Your'e not helping! :D

and i just bought a lian li PC-A05N...
07-14-2009, 04:08 AM
MomijiTMO

haha, maybe you need some pcs to fill up these cases? Got some ideas brewing?

I wish my older MCW320 had the Swiftech mark :(
07-14-2009, 05:02 AM
twwen2

Don't remind me. Now i have the Apple G5 case and the A05 to fill. Banchetto would go nicely on the desk... Damn expensive hobbies! :mad::D

As for ideas, probably core i5 (P55) in the A05, and AM3 in the G5. :shrug:
07-14-2009, 06:33 AM
_TheMaster_

very good work :up:
07-14-2009, 08:18 AM
Darth_Penguin

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0713.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0715.jpg

It is really hard to photograph the LCD. I think the blue will contrast the Orange UV coolant well.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0732.jpg
07-15-2009, 12:20 AM
jpm804

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Penguin

Thanks, Im going to play with it tomorrow and get some pics of it

Aquaero looks good..... :clap:

Also thanks for posting the aquaero it reminded me to check if Sidewinders restocked on the black aquaero faceplates... been waiting for them to come back in stock so I could order one for my aquaero :up:
08-10-2009, 07:23 AM
Darth_Penguin

Finally began the build. I am running on a 4 year old laptop until the Banchetto is done :(

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0007.jpg

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http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0066.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...s/DSC_0069.jpg

I really need better lighting. Oh well pics will improve as I improve to taking them :p:
08-12-2009, 12:04 PM
Armitage

Looking great.

I like the mosfet heatsinks matching with the ram =]
08-13-2009, 04:05 PM
Darth_Penguin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armitage

Looking great.

I like the mosfet heatsinks matching with the ram =]

Thanks, that was the goal. Ill have an update tonight but I have been put on hold due to the stupid lip on the Swiftech Rads and the need for thicker orings...