[Project: Ancient V2000x2 + Custom water blocks] 56k Warning!!

Hi Guys, this is my first time to start a post of my work here, excited~

More photos can be found at my private photobook here.



[V2000 - ancient :lol2:]

I built two of them, black for myself, silver for wife.


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[Initial diagrammatic intent]


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[Custom / modded parts]

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[Custom water blocks]


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[CPU]

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[Raidcard - LSI SAS 8888ELP]

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[Raidcard - LSI SAS 8308 / 8344ELP]

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[Thanks for your visit and reading ~~]


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Woah.... Beautiful :eek2:. Now I cant say that I really like the rad system on top of the cases.. But rest of the PC is amazing. I especially really like the led lightning!

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Woah.... Beautiful :eek2:. Now I cant say that I really like the rad system on top of the cases.. But rest of the PC is amazing. I especially really like the led lightning!

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Thanks mate.
I agree, the rad hood was not my favorite either, only because I do have quite a few hdds and no better space for the 360.

The project were started quite a while ago, I definitely would choose another chassis next time ~

feel's like watching terminator machines :D

magnificent build!

what did you use to make the block

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feel's like watching terminator machines :D

magnificent build!

what did you use to make the block

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:yepp: right, it was my attempt, a bit machine feel~

Those water blocks were made of nickel anodised copper, crafted out from the CNC by a friend who is a signage contractor, I drafted the dimensioned drawings to him.

Very Nice!

The drawing of the blocks are amazing , wana do some for me? :D

I dont like the Koolance top altough it looks good on nigth photos , the builds are very good looking.

Regarding the raid card what brand is it?

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The drawing of the blocks are amazing , wana do some for me? :D

I dont like the Koolance top altough it looks good on nigth photos , the builds are very good looking.

Regarding the raid card what brand is it?

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You mean the Raid card brand? They are LSI.

I also owned Adaptec 5805 and wanted to watercool it too. Then I lost the confidence to remove the stock heatsink without damaging it, it was firmly glued on. LSI raidcards are much easier to deal with :rofl:~

Those are two gorgeous looking machines. :yepp: Amazing work mate. As for the custom waterblocks, simply awesome. :up:

What a pair of beauties.... more like, how did you convince her she needed THAT much? Is she a "tech savvy" also? Great stuff man, one of my fav builds yet

Truly awesome work ppost. Don't think I've ever seen a water-cooled RAID card, ha!

I've been waiting for you :). It seems ages ago i was in contact with you. Great to see the pictures here.

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Those are two gorgeous looking machines. :yepp: Amazing work mate. As for the custom waterblocks, simply awesome. :up:

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Truly awesome work ppost. Don't think I've ever seen a water-cooled RAID card, ha!

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Hey, thanks for your visit and all the encouraging comment. :sofa:

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What a pair of beauties.... more like, how did you convince her she needed THAT much? Is she a "tech savvy" also? Great stuff man, one of my fav builds yet

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Thanks mate.
She is my wife, so she won't have alternate option but to absorb those excessive components from my projects I guess ..... :rofl:

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I've been waiting for you :). It seems ages ago i was in contact with you. Great to see the pictures here.

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Hey, :toast:

I was really lazy to get the photos organised although they were taken quite a while ago already.
And the worst is, until recently, I almost quite sure that I won't touch this hobby again, so decided to wrap up the photos properly for good memory and record.
Interesting enough, it is also stimulative during the photo picking process .....:rofl:

Good to meet you here finally, and thankyou for your appreciation :up:.
See you around~~

One of my favorite things about those builds up there ^ are that they actually look better in the light than in the dark, unlike some other builds.

They look awesome, both light and dark. My favorite parts are the switches in the back and the clean cuts in the side panels. I also LOVE your cabling job that's done on the hard drives.

Which part in Hong Kong are you from? :)

one word..... magnificent!!

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They look awesome, both light and dark. My favorite parts are the switches in the back and the clean cuts in the side panels. I also LOVE your cabling job that's done on the hard drives.

Which part in Hong Kong are you from? :)

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Hello, I'm on the Kowloon side ~

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Hello, I'm on the Kowloon side ~

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Are there any shops selling watercooling components in Hong Kong?

Phil

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One of my favorite things about those builds up there ^ are that they actually look better in the light than in the dark, unlike some other builds.

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one word..... magnificent!!

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I'm glad :)

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Are there any shops selling watercooling components in Hong Kong?

Phil

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Bitspower has set up an office in HK.

Otherwise, just a few local dealer / retail shops here, but most of them are no good, tricky and dishonest... hardsell, mislead newbies, and spoil other competitors' shops/ brand and their users between forums in order to protect their (narrow) market, simply dirty, messy and pathetic. :down:

So, many people in HK who even has the least experience in watercooling would already order from US, UK, German or Taiwan directly.

WOW!! Gorgeous! :eek:

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Bitspower has set up an office in HK.

Otherwise, just a few local dealer / retail shops here, but most of them are no good, tricky and dishonest... hardsell, mislead newbies, and spoil other competitors' shops/ brand and their users between forums in order to protect their (narrow) market, simply dirty, messy and pathetic. :down:

So, many people in HK who even has the least experience in watercooling would already order from US, UK, German or Taiwan directly.

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Can we buy direct from the BP office?? Might be swinging by HK for a holiday.

Guan Hua (Taipei) is also pretty hopeless when it comes to finding proper watercooling products. Only one shop offers a decent selection, but at exorbitant prices.

Phil

seeing builds like this is a real inspiration... i seriously want to build my own water rig...

GET OUT OF MY HEAD :p

Wow this is really an amazing build with great photos and excellent photography to complement! :clap:

what camera are you using?

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WOW!! Gorgeous! :eek:

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Please be welcomed of your visit. I'm looking forward to seeing your project completion too :toast:~

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seeing builds like this is a real inspiration... i seriously want to build my own water rig...

GET OUT OF MY HEAD :p

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Thanks mate~

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Wow this is really an amazing build with great photos and excellent photography to complement! :clap:

what camera are you using?

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Thanks. Photos were taken by D700, still learning.....:wiggle:

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Can we buy direct from the BP office?? Might be swinging by HK for a holiday.

Guan Hua (Taipei) is also pretty hopeless when it comes to finding proper watercooling products. Only one shop offers a decent selection, but at exorbitant prices.

Phil

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Sure, but as far as I know, they only open in the afternoon on Thursday and Friday here. Sometimes even not available. So better phone Vincent before going. Do message Vincent of BP to match your schedule, he is a member here.
To make things easier, why not order online?

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Sure, but as far as I know, they only open in the afternoon on Thursday and Friday here. Sometimes even not available. So better phone Vincent before going. Do message Vincent of BP to match your schedule, he is a member here.
To make things easier, why not order online?

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Shipping is a killer remember?

Have you tried to purchase BP fittings directly from them in HK?

Phil

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Shipping is a killer remember?

Have you tried to purchase BP fittings directly from them in HK?

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Postage from Taiwan to Singapore should not be too much ...worth to have a check mate.

Right, most of my dual rotary 90 degree adapters I purchased at BP HK office,
infact mine was almost the first lot order in 2008, because I was the one who convinced Vincent to develop this large curvature 90 degree adapter product.

See here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...44&postcount=1,
that "Philip in HK" is me ;)

Wish BP have their own decent site.

Man, some online retails are so expensive.

Most of them do not have all the components from bitpower :( I end up buying few stuff from US and UK. The shipping cost is killing me.

i just fell down my chair ...

NICE build milord !

really !

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Wish BP have their own decent site.

Man, some online retails are so expensive.

Most of them do not have all the components from bitpower :( I end up buying few stuff from US and UK. The shipping cost is killing me.

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I'm sure he knows the demand. I wanted him to expand his online sales channel too. :shakes:

Just I'm no difference to you guys, who express our comment and concern to him mostly relate to their products only. :slash:

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i just fell down my chair ...

NICE build milord !

really !

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Thanks mate :D ~

Made in Hong Kong?

The orange build... stunned.

Just a thought, that open space in the 5.25 would probably fit a http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/nixiegallery.html

Flawless!!! It's pure sex... I'm speechless 0_0

BTW, Which software did you use to design custom wc parts and wc loop???

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Made in Hong Kong?

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Yeah, those custom water blocks and parts.
I'm from Hong Kong, as well as the guy who crafted them out for me.

To what I have seen around, finding these people who are willing to do these things was not easy, in HK too. :shakes:

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The orange build... stunned.

Just a thought, that open space in the 5.25 would probably fit a http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/nixiegallery.html

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:up: Wow, they are certainly nice stuff and attractive, I did struggle to get similar gadget. Tough that, I also want some room above the koolance pump for easier water re-filling whenever needed.
Now, I have to pull out the one below for the same job already, I hope to avoid any extra pulling action and scratching.

Actually, I think this will also be my last time using 5.25" reservoir, and would go for those popular reservoir tubes for easier access.

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Flawless!!! It's pure sex... I'm speechless 0_0

BTW, Which software did you use to design custom wc parts and wc loop???

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Appreciate your reply :).
I did them all in AutoCAD, just the loop diagrams were further coloured in Photoshop.

Very very nice!!

those are some SICK homebrew blocks! really like the look of the cpu blocks :up:

Instant jawdrop

wow, wow and wow !!!

This is some crazy build quality and workmanship. (x2:D)
Can I ask what you do with so many hard drives, and what does the wife do with her rig ? :cool:

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wow, wow and wow !!!

This is some crazy build quality and workmanship. (x2:D)
Can I ask what you do with so many hard drives, and what does the wife do with her rig ? :cool:

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Thanks, V2000 buddy :bounces:~


Each PC carries SSD x 4, raid 0 for the OS, and 2 common SATAs' for data and entertainment files. Both, my wife and me would run AutoCAD, Photoshop and often read and store large files.
And from now on, we won't update the hardware as frequent as before I guess....:slapass:

Breathtaking photography and gorgeous custom blocks, ppost!
Love the cable management on your HDs.

Looking forward to more!
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Nice to see an architect around here! It really shows in your drawings ;]

Awesome work, I love how much you got custom-made.

what a wonderful machine!!!aaaamazing work of watercooling case:slobber:

I am from Hong Kong myself but living in Singapore right now, and I must say I'm so glad and proud to see your system. Well done man!

做得好好呀:up:

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Instant jawdrop

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Breathtaking photography and gorgeous custom blocks, ppost!
Love the cable management on your HDs.

Looking forward to more!
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Nice to see an architect around here! It really shows in your drawings ;]

Awesome work, I love how much you got custom-made.

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Thank you all for your visit, it is so encouraging~~ :toast:~

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what a wonderful machine!!!aaaamazing work of watercooling case:slobber:

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Seor, the white D5, is that you ??? :eek:
Good to see you here man, and thanks for coming~

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I am from Hong Kong myself but living in Singapore right now, and I must say I'm so glad and proud to see your system. Well done man!

做得好好呀:up:

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Harlo and thanks man.~~
你真的抬舉了 ~:wave:

hohoho...its me:yepp:!!!good thing should be more support!we r proud of you!:up:華人之光

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hohoho...its me:yepp:!!!good thing should be more support!we r proud of you!:up:華人之光

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Much appreciated your presence and compliment :bows:.
I'm happy to eventually start a post here too where there are many epic projects around, the energy here is much positive.

小玩意, 太言重了 :bows:.

Where did your flowmeter from?

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Where did your flowmeter from?

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Hi, the flow indicators were from Viper John~

I would say Beautiful and magnifcient work but that would not get across my true feelings.
My hat is off to you sir.:bows:

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I would say Beautiful and magnifcient work but that would not get across my true feelings.
My hat is off to you sir.:bows:

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Hi Movieman, thanks for your visit and compliment~

Won't get across your true feeling? Mind to tell more what you mean? You have left me some question marks, would love to hear your comment.

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Hi Movieman, thanks for your visit and compliment~

Won't get across your true feeling? Mind to tell more what you mean? You have left me some question marks, would love to hear your comment.

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IE: I couldn't think of the proper descripive words.
I have one of the Koolance modded V2000B's here..
Same idea as yours, top hood with 2x120 fans and res..
Beautiful cases but not the easiest to work with.
I'd planned a dual in there but on air and the back cpu heatsink hit the divider..
So it sits until I find a use..

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IE: I couldn't think of the proper descripive words.
I have one of the Koolance modded V2000B's here..
Same idea as yours, top hood with 2x120 fans and res..
Beautiful cases but not the easiest to work with.
I'd planned a dual in there but on air and the back cpu heatsink hit the divider..
So it sits until I find a use..

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Ah, I agree V2000 is not the easiest to work with.

First of all, cannot install a thick radiator at the top without raising it.
And also cannot install any rad larger than 240 at the bottom compartment without taking out one column of hdd rack and still need to find way to get the rad ventilated.......:cord:.
A chassis of this size should be easier to work with, no doubt~

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Ah, I agree V2000 is not the easiest to work with.

First of all, cannot install a thick radiator at the top without raising it.
And also cannot install any rad larger than 240 at the bottom compartment without taking out one column of hdd rack and still need to find way to get the rad ventilated.......:cord:. A chassis of this size should be easier to work with, no doubt~

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My thoughts when I was spending nights:rofl: looking at the case just trying to figure out which way to go was to pull everything from the bottom, hard drives to 5.25" bays then tried to figure out how to get a HWLabs 560GTX(4x140) rad into the bottom. rad is 23.81 inches long(605mm) and case is 22.5" long..
Then found a lian li part that is designed to extend out the PSU when you use the very long PSU's..That gave me the extra space I needed but I looked and so much custom work to do I left it..
58 here, not the energy I used to have.

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My thoughts when I was spending nights:rofl: looking at the case just trying to figure out which way to go was to pull everything from the bottom, hard drives to 5.25" bays then tried to figure out how to get a HWLabs 560GTX(4x140) rad into the bottom. rad is 23.81 inches long(605mm) and case is 22.5" long..
Then found a lian li part that is designed to extend out the PSU when you use the very long PSU's..That gave me the extra space I needed but I looked and so much custom work to do I left it..
58 here, not the energy I used to have.

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True, if you do remove everything from the bottom, then TJ-07 is more ready.

I cannot see myself dealing with a 4x140, even a thought.
37 here, but the energy is not much different to yours now.:rofl:
Thats why, I rather spend most effort on small parts, much lighter but still can have fun :wave:.