I am almost done with a prototype Waterblock for the EVGA SR2. Currently just messing around with Alumn, but the real version will be pure Copper.
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I am almost done with a prototype Waterblock for the EVGA SR2. Currently just messing around with Alumn, but the real version will be pure Copper.
Looks really neat. :)
Internal pictures? Looks really sleek.
Thanks! no internals yet, still in the process of drilling and tapping. Once the hole placement is complete, milling is next.
Just figure this entire sheet will be solid copper.
Like this !
Sexy! Especially the first pic! :up:
Awesome. looks very nice
So here is where we stand at the moment.
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Since this is just a prototype I have a warm and fuzzy about starting actual production. I picked through every stash I could find for screws, but this was all I could find, so forgive the dark empty holes.
I tired to pretty up the plastic on the belt sander but this plastic was too "rubbery" to be sanded. The next one will be Copper and Delrin (POM)
looks class man!
That area covering the SB and NF200s should have some sort of logo on it!
Water flow only over the NB? Otherwise, that means some very thin channels past that right barb...
You should move the right barb to the bottom middle right of the block so at least some water is flowing over those chips instead of going straight in and out of it
Barbs anywhere other than the top row (where they are now) would potentially impede GPUs....
Best to just leave them where they are and have a complex flowpath :shrug:
Some others have suggested putting a barb on the area directly over the South Bridge. In reality that will block any "potential" SLI setups. If you know that you will NEVER use those bottom 2, I can really put the nozzle anywhere you want. The nozzles where they are now allow access to all PCI-E slots.
I will be placing an order for the raw material to make these soon. If you are interested, shoot me a PM.
sick stuff nateman! Cant wait to see some results and temps with it :)
Nice looking block! Good work.
mmm, I like, pm sent.
anything planned for the cpu's Vreg ?
Actually I will have you know that I can certainly make a dual CPU cooler that will cover Both CPU's. I was going to start drafting that up soon, but I have something FAR more ambitious planned for the CPU's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boulard83
But like I said, I will be ordering the raw materials for the first batch this week (wed the latest) so if anyone would like to jump on board let me know. :up:
Looking good nate..if only i owned an SR-2;)
OFF TOPIC: I found you... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bomberboysk
ON TOPIC: That block looks kinda small on such a big motherboard, doesn't it?
It cools what needs to be cooled. :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottALot
Looks great!
The MIPS block for the P6T6 looks really small in pictures, and smaller in person, but it does what it needs.
Thanks! not sure what the mips is about though?
nice block and motherboard
we really need to get you a proper camera nateman!! progress looks great so far.. would love to see what you have planned for the internals of this block.
Whats the matter with my cell cam?! :P
to put it in words someone from new jersey would understand. Its not fist pumpin good yo
Yeah i agree with vokl, we definately need to get you a better camera nate.
LOL...
Hi Nate... I'ver been gone for about 6 months just checking the forums a bit and I find this! Guess your still at it!
heh.. where you been man!? And my cell camera IS fist pumpin!!
So here are the updates:
This is the version of the vreg block that does not block any screw holes:
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This is the actual plate making contact with the Vregs.
And with the Acetal Copolymer top:
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The previous version does blocks one mounting screw hole (see original post). Blocking a single mounting hole might not make a big difference for people with horizontal boards, but for people with vertically standing motherboards, Every little bit helps.
amazing block ... great job :up:
and just can be a little better if is nickel :p:
The vreg block looks great nate.
Thanks! Hope you like the pictures. Taken with the same cell camera you guys were doggin me about :P
Pics are a bit grainy.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by nateman_doo
Doh! :shrug:
Grainy? They look like a van Gogh painting :rofl:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
Lawl, even though the pictures aren't of the highest quality, the blocks seem to be. Amazing work :D.
thank you! finally someone not harping on my camera! :P
How many tries did it take you to get those pictures right?:p:Quote:
Originally Posted by nateman_doo
I think the 3rd time. I keep forgetting my other camera in the car:rolleyes:
I knocked out a huge chunk of my workload this past weekend to the point where I should be able to finish up a copper version soon. I am holding off also because I purchased a new milling machine which I expect to arrive sometime this week.
Got some work done... expect some pictures tomorrow.
As promised...
Pictures!
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Still taking shots with that lovely cell cam I see? :rolleyes:
bahh. The finished part will have much better pictures
That's good to hear :D.
I got a HUGE chunk of it done today. Drilled everything. Going to take it into work and tap it on my lunch break. I am pretty sure we have a kick a$$ camera at work since you guys are all giving me grief about my camera :P
Internals?
coming. Its done, just trying to pretty it up.
wow, this thread is far from the cpu one....lol
Yea, far more traditional means of cooling ;)
I had this wierd feeling you had a sr-2 stashed block looks great
Yeah.. leave off the fans and fins for now otherwise its :cord: :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by nateman_doo
This block is awesome btw, very amazing skills to do something like this.
Thanks! Trying to pretty it up now. If it works I could probably have some decent pics up tonight.
If only my camera battery wasn't dead I could have taken a much nicer picture.
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only 2 black screws are installed because I still have to seal it up.
How does the inside look like?
That is more important!
Its quite hideous inside. Lots of milling marks, not sanded etc... :p:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tackleberry
So functionality of this equals zilch at the moment?Quote:
Originally Posted by nateman_doo
are you planning to produce some more of these or not?
Yea, this is just the first one. I plan to make for anyone that would like one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tackleberry