Cross by Red Harbinger

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Here I am with a new project :)
As some of you might know, ever since I finished the L3p D3sk project all 6 of us have been busy with the company named Red Harbinger. This team exists out of these great persons.


First project ... to improve, re-design and compatibilize the L3p D3sk.

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This will be completely different compared to my other buildlogs..
It's the build of the first prototype available for the market soon.
I thought, if I have to test it anyway....
why not make a buildlog and use this opportunity to get as much as possible input from you readers.

Please keep in mind this is a prototype.
Few things we already changed months ago in the design but aren't in this prototype yet.
- Leg height 2 1/2" lower
- Illuminating the legs
- Lots of small things
- Got a dual system version, should've been single :)


So here we go!
Can you imagine how excited I was after 12 months having this in front of my door?

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Right after unpacking it, just had to see how it would look like :)

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'Few' hours later.

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Updates:

1. Unpacking the desk
2. Renders
3. Cross buildroom
4. The hardware part 1
5. The hardware part 2
6. Inspecting the prototype
7. Installing the prototype
8. Modding the prototype
9. The hardware part 3
10. Tubing and filling
11. Before the event
12. Firstlook 2012
13. Back to Cross
14. Modding continues
15. Monitormountmod
16. Final adjustments
17. Final pics

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Sponsors & Partners

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Red Harbinger / Cross FAQ

Jaw dropping indeed... Great work! I love it... As for suggestions I'll wait for the work-log to see the insides in more detail. :up:

How much cost this?

it looks awesome i like it.

i like it :up:

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So you modded your car too.
Good job! :D

Althought 1984$ might be bit expensive over here, it's a fine piece of hardware and all the CAD engineering work behind it well deserves the price.
Good luck!

First of all, again want to remind you this is a prototype. :)

Unpacking.

So .... there it was.
No idea what the actual weight was incl all glass panels and some other stuff I needed.
I think around 90-100Kg.
I was 'home alone' and tried pulling/pushing it, but didn't move an inch.

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5 minutes later it even started to rain :)

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Since there wasn't a neighbour available either I came up with a thousands of years old idea.
It worked pretty well :P

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My heart still bouncing. Package was just as big as my couch.

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First top package contained these panels for the legs (old design) and the glass for the shelf.
(Other top package contained some hardware you'll see later)

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Glass for the shelf connected to the legs.
It has a frosted bottom and rounded edges.

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And a lasered logo on top.

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The big package exists out of 3 smaller boxes. Top one contains the desk itself and all smaller stuff needed for the desk.

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As you can see the desk will come partly assembled.

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Second level contains the big top glass panel

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With a frosted bottom edge, also a small logo and off course rounded edges.

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The third and last box contains the assembled legs, backside cover (where PSU and all cables go), and the panel between the legs for more stability.
(This panel got a great improvement in the next prototype on looks and stability, you'll see it later)

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Unpacking the small stuff.

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Leg and backside cover on the background.

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Unboxing the desk.

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Back side.

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Front.
It's incredibly huge ... I knew the size but still the only word that came up in me was WOW!

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Well.. I was still on my own, so had to find a way to lift it on the legs just for a few photos :)

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Really love this color and way of powdercoating.
Off course it will be available in many colors/finishes.

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The grommets!
Well I got a few spares I guess.

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The switches. What color do you guys prefer?

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My choice is black/red led :)

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Glass panel on top of the desk. (Still without rubber seal)

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As you guys can see it's pretty high, we lowered the next prototype about 2 1/2".

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I found a good purpose for that quite unhandleable box :D

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Tomorrow I'll post some (concept) renders we're busy with incl. the monitor stand.

Renders!

Well I got some questions about the possible colors and the monitor stand.
Maybe this post will make some things clear.
There's also a render coming up with all the in and outside measurements in mm and inch to answer some of your questions.


These were made by perfect cooperation between Shawn and Scott :)
First of all an exploded view of the prototype I have here.

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And the HDD bracket I personally won't be using for this build but will be in the standard desk.

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Our plans are to have the desk in a few standard colors.
However there is an option to order the desk completely color-customized.
So this render is just to show what parts could be in your own custom color.

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The monitor stand.
This is still just a concept, but we're working on it :)

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Reservoirs.
Also a concept we're busy with.
Don't ask for details :D

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And some renders of a white desk with concept reservoirs.

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This is simply the greatest desk/case I have ever seen... I don't think calling it amazing or fantastic does it justice.

I would seriously buy one of these, but I would imagine with such quality and innovative design conception there will be a steep price attached.

The screen stand is a brilliant idea, I would hate to put a messy desk stand on that beautiful glass.

Can't wait to see the price of the white one, and hopefully I can be one of your first buyers.

wow, that is a serious job you've undertaken.

I find the idea of a case-desk which easily opens for maintenance to be interesting. but if it is just for looks, and if it is a hassle, it wouldn't be so good.

Now all that's missing is the in-glass keyboard... wow.

Been a while since we're all very busy. :)

First of all I want to thank Youri Vandevelde!
From the very start he has been a Red Harbinger 'fan' and he made a FAQ by gathering all questions and answers from all forums and facebook.
Red Harbinger FAQ
Also added this link to the topic start and will be updated constantly.
If you have any other questions ... shoot :)


We had a lot of changes in the desk.
Example of only 10 of the 40 changes of the last 5 weeks.

- Less screws on the vanity plate/leg plating.
- Have a stand-off PEM under the top and middle portion of the right side tray to prevent sagging.
- PEM's on inside of legs to attach the bottom leg rest, top to chassis, and rear to backplate.
- Added faster bottom access panel removal/install option.
- Tube holes near cpu just as high as the holes in the middle/bridge.
- Center bridge monitor cabling section has a screw in the way.
- 5.25" slots too narrow cause of powdercoat.
- HDD tray hole covers
- Fan connector space on left and right.
- Grommet holes beneath 5.25" trays.

Lots of things you find out once you have a prototype to test.


For this specific build I also have a small problem :)
The prototype intended for me to test appeared to be a dual pc desk.
Wouldn't have been a problem except there were no single pc desk 'firewall' and 'HDD-tray'.
Manufacturing a single set in the US with the same powdercoat and sending it to Holland would be too expensive.
So decided to build a dual pc desk .. Need to be tested anyway.
Still need to arrange the hardware but that will hopefully work out.

Off course I also needed a place to build and test this desk....


When I just took the picture from this corner my wife ... never mind .... no option :)

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Attic? Nah, need to tidy it up then. Now I know exactly where everything is :D
(It is a bit cleaned up as we speak though)

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Last option ... the spare room.

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Check!

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After moving the desk upstairs it did get a bit crowded.

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Went shopping for some cabinets.

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Assembled the legs to make it more firm.
(This design has already been changed, improved and lowered)

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Firm enough for now.

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Approved!

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First thing to test ... mainboard layout :)

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And off course sitting behind it after a long day.

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This weekend more about the to be used hardware and watercooling.

Here a first look on the hardware and watercooling to be used.
Sorry for the amount of photos, because the prototype got here later then expected I had some time to do all this in front :)


First the package from Highflow.nl
In love...

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And 2 pumps from a previous project.

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Fillports for the 'Firewall' and a tube test sample.

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And more tube.

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A flowmeter I can't live without anymore :)

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Thanks Freddy!


The package from Cooler Master.
1500W dual rail!

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And the fans with red lighting.

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Thanks Marco en Ruud!


Quite some extension cables going into a pc this size.
BitFenix wanted to help me out on this.

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And did a small order from Highflow, had a small idea :)

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I'm satisfied.

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Thanks Lester!!


Also an incredible package from Corsair.

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Back when I had all time in the world :D

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Ordered 3 extra, not for performance, for the looks.

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Thanks Gareth!


And some extra products I ordered.
The first prototype RF RGB ready-to-go LED-kit for the desk :)

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And off course a socket.

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Which I made smaller to fit inside the desk.

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Raid card with external ports.
Works perfectly in a 'desk' build, no cables in sight.

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And some extra accessories cause of cable length/management.

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Example.

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Props for taking on an amazing project. Id be very interested in purchasing one if they ever become for sale.

Just a thought, why not have the ability to put radiators, and res in the legs of the desk and have the lines be able to run the lines up and underneath the components and come out at selected points to attach to the hardware? Make it into 2 sections. The top slot will show off and hold the components, and have a 2nd "hidden" slot below tho to run and hide cables, wires, water lines, ect. Have the bottom on the 2nd slot drop down and allow complete access to everything from below.

Thanks for the comment and compliment!
That's indeed a cool idea, however we would have to change the complete design of the desk and the legs for that. No option at this moment:)

That is absolutely amazing. I can't wait to see more progress.

We've been really busy with the final design the last 4 weeks again.
The last week I've been busy with this particular build too.
Bit of a weird buildlog for me too cause some photos are already here for months :)
Also because I decided to do the dual-pc-build a few weeks ago.
I completely understand some people want to see some desk photos but first have to show the hardware cause they will be in the next photos with the desk too.
This week there will be multiple updates, already got 100+ pics waiting of the desk :)


So first a last hardware post, then some first 'fails' in the desk and some build/block mounting pics.


Asus package.

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Love the size.

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Somehow those aircoolers got something...

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Thanks a lot Asus Benelux and specially Rogier!


Lamptron package.

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Also for next 're-builds'

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Comes out handy with the Bitfenix extension cables.

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Was going to use 2 controllers but because I'm using 2 pc's it will now be one.

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Thanks Lamptron!


And the ultra package EKWB.

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Still like acrylic most.

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But have to say these look awesome!

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Huge!

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Pump tops.

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All unpacked.

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Mounting the pumps.

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Changing for stainless steel bolts.

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Test cause I was (back then) bored :D

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Package that arrived later.

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This build will have 4 EKWB reservoirs since our own reservoir isn't ready yet.

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And extra fittings for the reservoirs and 2nd pc.

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All together.

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Gregor ... again ... your awesome! :)


And from Cooler Master for the 2nd pc.

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Love these PSU's!

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Also thanks again a lot Marco and Ruud!


Corsair also insisted on doing something extra.
I can work with this :)

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For the 2nd pc.

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Already have a cool plan for the speakers.

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Don't have much to compare, used a Cambridge 4.1 set for over 10 years and have a Bose 2.0 set now.
I can say the sound is WAY better, and twice more volume :)

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Corsair also thanks enormously!!

On to the pics of the desk and block mounting!

I wouldn't even know where to start on this project. Great pics and can't wait to see more progress.

Awesome build! The photo taker has got some skills!

Thanks guys! :)

The first inspection of the desk.
This was so important for us, some times I forgot to take pictures for the buildlog.
Here are the first issues I walked into, we're human too :)
(All these things have been changed in the new design)


Again this is a real old design of the legs, still had to test some stuff for the acrylic.

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A weld at the top of the desk .. oops, the cover wont fit like this..

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And a funny one .. the holes and grommets for tube or fillports to big.
This should have been changed but slipped through.

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Without a grommet the fillports fall through.

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I'll find something on that for now.

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Also a funny one, after assembling the supports they aren't horizontal.

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PSU mount fits almost every PSU ... except this one :).

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HDD trays really look good, personally won't use them in this build.

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When I removed them.. oops .. no covers.

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Also raised all fan/rad holes, more space for cable management.

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And me as the only European in the team.
Off course the other side of PSU plug fits, but for in case people want to have their power socket inside.
Sometimes pretty exhausting... "what if they"... :)

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Personally going to use these instead of the PSU mount. Less noise and easy to move.
We will supply these too.

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Inspecting the desk, best is to just start building a pc inside.
So lets start with the fans and rads.
For this setup I needed over 160 bolts and nuts :)

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Back rads.

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Side rads.

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Lighting not overdone, I like the Cooler Master fans.

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Another way to feed your PC.

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Lets take care of some working light :)

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And installing some grommets.

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Here I was still planning to do a single pc build, still had all the space for 2 fan controllers.

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Pump controller from previous project for the looks :)

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Rads seem to be brown with flasher on.

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Had a spare fanguards, might be nice to keep it there.

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This is something I'm REALLY happy with in the design.
In my previous desk it took me dozens of hours cause I didn't have this.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ion/550/34.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ion/550/35.JPG


The first cables.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ion/550/36.JPG


The bridge also has mounting options for 12x2.5" HDD/SSD.
Personally I'm not going to hide them. :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ion/550/37.JPG


And the rubbertape for under the glass panel that will be used to protect from scratching, breaking and noise.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ion/550/38.JPG

Mounting blocks ... love it!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/1.JPG


First the mainboard.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/2.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/3.JPG


And the cards on it for a picture..

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/4.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/5.JPG


Added some extensions.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/6.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/7.JPG


Glad I took time to test the hardware in front ;)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/8.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ling/550/9.JPG


Ordered an EK-Bridge for the GPU's

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/10.JPG


Never used them before.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/11.JPG


I like it.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/12.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/13.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/14.JPG


Cut out the grommets.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/15.JPG

And put them backwards in the 'firewall'

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/16.JPG


Seems the BP fillports stay in place perfectly now.
In the new design the holes and grommets have been changed.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/17.JPG


First fittings in place.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/18.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/19.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/20.JPG


The mess.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/21.JPG


Might be an idea for a drainpoint in the bottom later.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/22.JPG


Another funny thing ..... Glad this will be solved with the rubbertape under the glasspanel. :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/23.JPG


First cables and extensions.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/24.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/25.JPG


Flipped all fans from rear radiators. (again 64 bolts...)
Did this so the airflow from the fans work with the PSU flow.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/26.JPG


3M Velcro for the RGB controller

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/27.JPG


Found her spot :)
Feeds for the fancontroller and pump on their spots

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/28.JPG


Powersocket for 2 PSU's, screens and speakerset.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/30.JPG


Adjusted the cable length.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/31.JPG


RGP plug brought to other side of desk too.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/32.JPG


Preview with 'PSU-cover'

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/33.JPG


A solution for the missing HDD-bay covers .. and a nice spot for the ssd's since I'll be using the other side of the desk for another pc now.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/34.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/35.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/36.JPG


Simple ..

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/37.JPG


But effective :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/38.JPG

And another update with quite some photos :)


Unpacked the reservoirs and put them on their spot.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/1.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/2.JPG


Also some more changes in the prototype .. more grommets for itx and m-atx.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/4.JPG


Starts to look like something.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/5.JPG


Also cut the heatfins again.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/6.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/7.JPG


I personally like it.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/8.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/9.JPG


Also an idea for the speakers.
I know speakers should be positioned in front but tested it and I don't notice it :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/10.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/11.JPG


Coincidence the finish of the sub is exactly the same as the desk powdercoating.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/12.JPG


First some extra holes for the fan/pump controller.
Next prototype will have some mainboard grommets there.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/13.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/14.JPG


Glad those trays are aluminum :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/15.JPG


Building in the speakers.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/16.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/17.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/18.JPG


There won't be any cable visible from the speakerset when I hide the sub + all cables in the legs.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/50.JPG


Measuring.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/19.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/20.JPG


Adjusting the speakers for long M4's

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/21.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/22.JPG


And finishing it.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/23.JPG


Too bad the cone is blue, anyone any idea if cones are paintable?

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/24.JPG


A solution so the fancontroller and RGB controller are ALWAYS on, no matter if there's one or two pc's running

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/25.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/26.JPG


Works perfectly :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/27.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/28.JPG


Extra power/reset buttons.
Next proto there will probably be a bracket here.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/29.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/30.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/31.JPG


Also finished the holes for pump/fan cables.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/32.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/33.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/34.JPG


For this build I will seal the unused 5.25" slots. Next proto this will be different.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/35.JPG


The glue will be transparent when dried.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/36.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/37.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/38.JPG


Cut away some in the grommets, looks better.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/39.JPG


And some further again.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/40.JPG


Still in love with the bottom mainboard covers :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/41.JPG


Time to move on with all sata cables.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/42.JPG


Also found out I didn't have sata extension cables yet for the right system.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/43.JPG


So ordered them too.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/44.JPG


For the SSD rack I will use cheap Velcro, I would damage the SSD's with 3M velcro when removing them :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/45.JPG


Works perfect.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/46.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/47.JPG


Because we didn't have PCI-covers yet I ordered these.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/48.JPG


Because I chose real thick radiators because I thought I was going to do a single pc build I'm having small problems finding a spot for the second PSU.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/49.JPG

Sleeving the yellow sata extension cables

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/51.JPG


Lets first use some black isolation tape.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/52.JPG


Even if you only see 3cm .. .yellow .. no way :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/53.JPG


Also used the rubbers for the second PSU.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/54.JPG


Lovely music while modding :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/55.JPG


Securing the pumps.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/56.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/57.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/58.JPG


Tube ready to go, first fittings find their spot.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/59.JPG


Had to remove mem again, quite narrow to get the fittings in properly

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/60.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/61.JPG


And a little further again.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/62.JPG


Ok ... and then 11 days ago Asus requested if they could show 'Cross' on the Dutch Firstlook 2012 Event... not as a desk but built in their stand.
Off course, I was so honored! This only happens once a year!
And ... if I could built in the Maximus V Formula....
I did agree off course, been some real busy days the last week.
So at this moment I'm a bit behind on the log, so some photos could show up but will make this up this week!
For who does have pictures .. please hide them for a while :D


http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ing/550/63.JPG
(I did ask them to step away :D )

This week 2-3 updates :)

Because the desk had to be running and presentable I still needed some things quickly.

Because of the 4 reservoirs and 2 systems I needed more tube and stopfittings.
Thanks again for the nice discount Freddy!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...low2/550/1.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...low2/550/2.JPG


And from Mayhems.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/2.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/4.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/5.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/7.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/8.JPG


And something I had here already a while to flush my other desk, that'll have to wait :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/1.JPG


Love experimenting.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...hems/550/9.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ems/550/10.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ems/550/11.JPG


Gotcha! :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ems/550/12.JPG

Thanks for all the support Michael!


Also needed for the second pc, again Bitfenix extensions.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...nix2/550/1.JPG


And something new I got from EK.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...KWB2/550/1.JPG


My first CSQ design block.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...KWB2/550/2.JPG


Again thanks a lot Eddy en Gregor!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...KWB2/550/3.JPG


The package I got 3 days before the event.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...sus2/550/1.JPG


Very nice and complete package.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...sus2/550/2.JPG


Ready to swap.
http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...sus2/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...sus2/550/4.JPG


I do like it.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...sus2/550/5.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...sus2/550/6.JPG

Rogier .. TOP!
Tomorrow another update with tubing and filling.

I'm in love :yepp:

K, so they stepped away and what's next ?

Attachment 130581

OMFG, This is soooo crazy :up:

Hahaha, it was really 'cool' to meet you in person Leeghoofd :up:


Quite a puzzle with what I wanted with the in and outlets of the multi reservoirs and both loops mirrored.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/1.JPG


It became a multireservoir extreme :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/2.JPG


Measuring the reservoir brackets.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/3.JPG


Going to have the tubes to the pump of the left loop in the bottom.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/4.JPG


Again happy this part is aluminum.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/5.JPG


Done!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/6.JPG


And the first tubes.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/7.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/8.JPG


Also quite a puzzle again with all the small distances.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/9.JPG


Pump for the left loop.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/10.JPG


Might change this later..

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/11.JPG


Mainboard done, reservoirs next.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/12.JPG


With flasher.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/13.JPG


Left loop with flasher.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/14.JPG


And just the RGB LEDs

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/15.JPG


Exiting for me .. first time filling.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/16.JPG


And another adrenaline moment for me, first time enabling the pump. :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/17.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/18.JPG


Also need to find another solution for this, now that i'm running 2 pc's I don't need the long sata cable lengths to the raidcard.
Maybe will order other cables later.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/19.JPG


Great feeling when you don't have any leaks.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/20.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/21.JPG


The Mayhems Pastel and red dye additives.
I was warned this could fail with such a big loop ;)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/22.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/23.JPG


Here I forgot to close one stopfitting after disabling the pump...
Glad is was easy to clean :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/24.JPG


Adding the Aurora, it was a bit scary at the start.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/25.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/26.JPG


But got the result I wanted one minute later.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/27.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/28.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/29.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/30.JPG


Another exiting moment....

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/31.JPG


But it boots with the desired temperatures :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/32.JPG



And a video of the loop, filling and mixing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFZ-Yrmy6I



Got the Maximus V Formula in.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/33.JPG


Only one day to go, so started right away on the second loop.
Meanwhile testing and installing the left system.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/34.JPG


Raw fingers of all that tube :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/35.JPG


Again exiting..

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/36.JPG


This time premixed before filling.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/37.JPG


Mayhems Aurora, cool stuff :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/38.JPG


But also creepy.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/39.JPG


Both loops running.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/40.JPG


Because there's a team of helpers ready to get the desk one floor down.. quickly close the panels without any management. :D

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/41.JPG


Ready to go!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/42.JPG


Later today the migration.

So just curious, but how much is invested in this so far? I mean if I ordered all with my money, what am I looking at for something like that?

Michowski, check out the FAQ link in the topicstart :)

20 hours before I bring the desk to the event

Small reminder all photos are linked to bigger format photos :)


You can see on the face expression who's stressed :D
At the right the remains of the little 'incident'.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/1.JPG


A filled pc with a length of 1.50m and 80kg that has to go downstairs almost vertically.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/2.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/4.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/5.JPG


My wife taking pics and most of all ... paying attention I don't scratch the wall :P

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/6.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/7.JPG


The fun they had..... :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/8.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...reFL/550/9.JPG


Being relieved.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/10.JPG


Temporary on a wooden box so I can do the last adjustments, cable management and installing OS+drivers+software etc.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/11.JPG


The rubbertape I used for sound attenuation and protecting the glass panel.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/12.JPG


Also filed the weld so the cover fits.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/13.JPG


With glass panel.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/14.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/15.JPG


This was a weird moment for me .....

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/16.JPG


"Desk ... I am your father"

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...eFL/550/17.JPG

Awesomeness!!

Holy jeebers, that is so sweet.

Firstlook 2012!

It took me 2 weeks to prepare everything for just a 2 day event including taking 3 days off from work ....
Well in my opinion it was completely worth it! :)


Ready to go! The Friday night before the event.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/1.JPG


Inspecting the booth.. oops .. I didn't expect the front side wouldn't be able to show.
Too bad .. too late to change, this way they can't touch any of the buttons.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/2.JPG


The first "wtf's" from the ASUS crew :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/3.JPG


Last minute adjustments so the glass panel will be flush.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/4.JPG


Really cool experience, the constructing of an event, 1 big pile of ants :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/5.JPG


Checking if everything still works.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/6.JPG


All just fine :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/7.JPG


Also finding a spot for something from a previous project. On top was no option cause of bending the glass shelf :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/8.JPG


This is how I had to leave it behind.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...look/550/9.JPG


Believe me, this was pretty scary..

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/10.JPG


Till tomorrow morning!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/11.JPG


Quickly getting everything running 15 minutes before the doors open up.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/12.JPG


The relaxed overclockers 'Old Scarface' en 'Leeghoofd' also at the booth.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/13.JPG


Here some shots of the event itself, made by my brother in law, still nice and empty :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/14.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/15.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/16.JPG


Everyone getting instructions :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/17.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/18.JPG


Doors are open and first people get in.
ASUS booth still pretty quiet.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/19.JPG


Our little corner :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/20.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/21.JPG


Fun to see from that close.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/22.JPG


Honored this could also be at the booth.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/23.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/24.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/25.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/26.JPG


And some shots of the built-in desk now that it's still quiet.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/27.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/28.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/29.JPG


First thing they run off to .. Black Ops II stand ... yup .. 100% gamer event :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/30.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/31.JPG


Really enjoyed the OC sessions!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/32.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/33.JPG


Cards were gone within half an hour :/

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/34.JPG

For who wants to see more boothbabes .. check here :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/35.JPG


Ok .. here it was too crowded for me :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/36.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/37.JPG


Highres picture of all the interest for the desk.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/38.JPG


Playing with Nitrogen :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/39.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/40.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/41.JPG


Here a small video of the desk 5 minutes before closing time.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...rstlookvid.jpg



The result .... I hate fingerprints :P

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/42.JPG


Astonished how the got the stand 'hardware-less' within 10 minutes.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/43.JPG


And back home.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ook/550/44.JPG



ASUS Benelux, a huge thanks for this opportunity, it really was a great experience!

For now a small break, need to save up some money and and saw in some stuff in the desk :)

Cross back to her room :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/1.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/2.JPG


That went much faster somehow :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/3.JPG


A few orders with my last available money :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/4.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/5.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/6.JPG


So assembled it right away.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/7.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/8.JPG


I like the new block a lot ... except the pci plate sticks out a bit.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ross/550/9.JPG


So tried to bend it without a folding machine.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/10.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/11.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/12.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/13.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/14.JPG


I'm satisfied with the result.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/15.JPG


Draining the right loop ... by blowing on it :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/16.JPG


Swap the blocks.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/17.JPG


Tight fit!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/18.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/19.JPG


Got a (spam) mail with an offer to order posters in 100x75cm format for €4,90 each ... So thought I could try it for that amount of money.
I really think they succeeded! Nice to fill up the empty walls :)

For who's interested in these big format photos..
-> http://www.l3p.nl/files/Poster/ <-

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/20.JPG


And testing the loop again.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/21.JPG


Small photo shoot :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/22.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/23.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/24.JPG

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http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/27.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/28.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/29.JPG

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http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/32.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/33.JPG


And playing around with the effects of RGB.
This has to be the weirdest color ... red completely disappears.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/34.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/35.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/36.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/37.JPG


Getting both systems running again.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/38.JPG


Idle usage .... oops.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/39.JPG


That evening Shawn came with the cool idea to use the RGB leds, meant for the legs, in the lamps next to the desk.
First thing I did in the morning .. but the effect wasn't really visible cause of the sunlight.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/40.JPG


But at night ... wow :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/41.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/42.JPG


Personally I like clear white ...

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/43.JPG


....and blue/purple most.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...oss/550/44.JPG


Here a video of the RGB effect .. and testing the speakers :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/..._rgb_night.jpg

Till the next update!

Played around with some acrylic remnants this weekend.
Not going to order large amounts of acrylic for these prototype legs/build (hint :P )

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/1.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/2.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/3.JPG


Once you're busy I got the tendency to keep improving it.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/4.JPG


Really love this cutter.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/5.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/6.JPG


Would love to do the small ring too.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/7.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/8.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/9.JPG


I had 3 small pieces of black mat, transparent and glossy acrylic, think the glossy looks best.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/10.JPG


Testing it on the 'UV bench' :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/11.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/12.JPG


Drilling the holes.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/13.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/14.JPG


Maybe I will add a ledstrip in the future. (would need to saw in the legs)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/15.JPG


Next leg .. next weekend :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/16.JPG


Didn't have much time to play with the hardware yet.
However, on request, here some temperatures of the CPU/GPU with a bench of the SSD's on the left system.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/17.JPG


And some temperatures of the CPU/GPU with a bench of the SSD's on the right system.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/18.JPG

This TablePC is so crazy. Awesome work

i want to make this kind of build but i have no spare time, i can't even do cable management....

nice work mate!

I think this is what I need.

It has been over 2 months, time for a small update. :)
Needed some time to finish some things up and save up money for the screens and stand.

In the mean time also finished up a small passive cooled Htpc mod 'L3p AlCu'

http://www.l3p.nl/files/Hardware/L3p...550xl3p%5D.JPG


And busy on a watercooled Acrylic build 'L3p - Parvum'

http://www.l3p.nl/wp-content/uploads...l3p_parvum.jpg


Also gathered a small collection of 'Desk Pc' builds I walked into the last few years.
Desk pc build collection.
(Send me a pm if you want yours added :) )


So here the photos from the last 2 months.
First bought a second hand floorstanding monitor mount.
Decided to buy this since I like to work with the desk and hardware inside and adding another 25Kg to the existing 80Kg ..

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/1.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/2.JPG


Dell 17" mounted for the looks .. bit small :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/4.JPG


Tested some other stuff in the meantime with the desk and some hardware.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/5.JPG


And the first one out of 3.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/6.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/7.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/8.JPG


Was in love with the design since day one.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...itor/550/9.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/10.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/11.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/12.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/13.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/14.JPG


Few weeks later also got the second one.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/15.JPG


Still need to find a solution for the 'missing' Vesa mount.
(Sometimes you have to sacrifice for design)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/16.JPG


Warranty voided .. but the leg is off :P

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/17.JPG


The original Vesa mount from the RS Stand won't work on the 1.5mm plastic.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/18.JPG


So thinking of something else.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/19.JPG


Will be be the fixation from the original foot.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/20.JPG


Gladly have some 15x15mm aluminum bar left.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/21.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/22.JPG


Also glad Asus and RS work with metric :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/23.JPG

So some drilling and tapping.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/24.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/26.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/25.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/27.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/28.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/29.JPG


And assembled.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/30.JPG


First one hanging like a rock!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/31.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/32.JPG


2 outside monitors will need a small different way but should be no problem.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/34.JPG


Waiting for the third monitor :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...tor/550/33.JPG

Small update again.

First the gaming package for this build from SteelSeries.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ries/550/1.JPG


And made the two other monitor supports.
The photos will explain it all :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/1.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/2.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/4.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/5.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/6.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/7.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/8.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/14-Adjust/550/9.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ust/550/10.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ust/550/11.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ust/550/12.JPG


At this moment I'm fully investigating a problem I had with the memory since the start.
The mainboard doesn't recognise the memory from slots B1 and B2. (More info here)
Seems I got scammed with a second hand cpu :(
No idea what to do yet...


http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ust/550/13.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ust/550/14.JPG


Hopefully soon the third monitor :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...ust/550/15.JPG

There has been quite a change in GPU's here.
Had the abillity to trade the 7970 for a GTX690.
This card was perfect for the Parvum build.
So decided to trade the second 7970 for a GTX690 too.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/1.JPG


Will also polish both blocks and bridge like in the Parvum build as soon as they are here.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/2.JPG


So played around already with them this week.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/3.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/4.JPG


Under full stress.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/5.JPG


After buying 2 239H's myself I got a third ASUS 239H from Asus Benelux for helping them on the Firstlook event.
Thanks for everything Rogier and Sven!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/6.JPG


Couldn't wait to get it working.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/7.JPG


And have my first triple screen experience :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/15-Almost/550/8.JPG


Here a small video, monitor isn't aligned yet and please don't mind my gameplay :)
Really an awesome experience!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6mMDxMW36o


Soon the final pics.

Incredible

Did the last photoshoot last weekend.
Will be sorting them this week and make a final post including 2 nice videos.

Here the last pics right before it was finished + something extra :)


Bought an LSI Megaraid from someone to replace the Highpoint.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/16-Polish/550/1.JPG


Also decided to place the monitor power adapters inside the desk .. enough room for it :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/16-Polish/550/2.JPG


And the last cable management... pfff

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/16-Polish/550/3.JPG


Got my last order thanks to Highflow!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/16-Polish/550/4.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/16-Polish/550/5.JPG



And on request a small 'howto polish EK CSQ blocks' video.

http://www.l3p.nl/files/Hardware/Par...mod/polish.jpg



http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...550xl3p%5D.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...550xl3p%5D.JPG


Inside Cross I will use Red coolant off course .. still couldn't resist to show the result with UV Green :)

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...550xl3p%5D.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...550xl3p%5D.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...550xl3p%5D.JPG

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...550xl3p%5D.JPG

Final pics!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...banner_550.png


First a shot of the inside. There's just one power cable coming out of the desk to feed the 2 pc's, speakerset and 3 lcd's. This next to the 'standard' cables and watercooling :)

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/VlTD8Frq5G...G9SUE/full.jpg

And the rest :)
(click for full res)

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/3mUmWzgAYV...8ed4c/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/t0R6ib3Z2R...wBvrk/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/TryUHKWIgm...YMRUw/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/4QvBVBKK4n...zaMLA/full.jpg

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http://tweakers.net/ext/f/rJQoKF3iny...WXHxb/full.jpg


Lights off!

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/1r9qFvC241...zapDK/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/8yjNpSeqHy...Ejm5X/full.jpg

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http://tweakers.net/ext/f/UKWoXLtf0q...snpUB/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/AmHfAzNRCi...EcDWD/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/A4Egp4lLQv...xXiex/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/5BfwYXng98...mahZU/full.jpg


Taking my word back on surround-gaming .. pretty awesome :)

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/m0ljhUn9nO...S4KYO/full.jpg


So is dual benching.

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/kSedxXstez...i5og6/full.jpg

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/0xKVBXnced...xu4ws/full.jpg

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http://tweakers.net/ext/f/l4Y7Pbbnoh...EXYrf/full.jpg


This wasn't just a casemod/build .. on the background the last 8 months I was able to to fully test the prototype on temperatures and compatibility etc. with the used products.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/Hardware.png

I want to thank? all the sponsors for helping on this project!

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...o/highflow.png
http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...rlogo/asus.pnghttp://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...go/corsair.png
http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...rlogo/ekwb.pnghttp://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/Sponsorlogo/cm.png
http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...o/bitfenix.pnghttp://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...teelseries.png
http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...go/mayhems.pnghttp://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/...o/lamptron.png

Some words from Thomas Nunn - CEO Red Harbinger:
"Well, it has been a challenge, and we appreciate the extreme levels of patience as seen within our fan-base.
We had no idea of all the complex logistical issues that would arise when manufacturing and distributing the large Cross desk around the world.
After several design iterations and manufacturing tweaks, we finally got the process down and have a viable means to store and ship out the desks to both North America and the EU.
Cross is meant to be our high-end flagship product, but while we were ironing out the key details, we designed several other products as well; we won't tease those photos until they are in production!
Our North American retailer is awaiting their Cross desk sample to arrive so that we may conduct final quality inspections on the finished product.
Once we review, you can expect the button to be pushed for final production and delivery to our North American and EU distributors.
As a status update, the desk is finished, with packaging development in the process as we speak.
Make sure to visit our facebook page or later our website to keep updated on future products and contests."

Thomas, Scott, Shawn, Chuck, Youri, Daniel, David .. you guys are awesome! :)

Next to the sponsors I also want to thank all other people that helped Red Harbinger or me personally on this project!
And off course ... you guys :)

http://tweakers.net/ext/f/r9lvfYxaCp...GPfKS/full.jpg
(click for full res.)

At the end of this week I'll upload 2 different videos. An unpacking/buildlog video and a final video!

Is there a specific photo you guys like?

And the buildlog video :)

http://www.l3p.nl/files/Hardware/Cro...l/finalvid.jpg

Thanks again everyone!

Any chance you are selling this awesome desk to the public?

wow.. the hardware in this thread will easily be worth more than i will spend in my lifetime on computer hardware..

mother of god..

tell the truth, you bill gates?

This desk will ALWAYS be relevant. ITs an amazing piece of craftmanship. Every time i find it on the web i drool...its my favourite for sure.

how in the world did i miss this thread?

After desk builds have been ruling my life for 4 years.
These kind of videos make it worth it :)
Thanks a lot Red Harbinger and Richard Surroz!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZjGR1jtdVI

Thanks for the awesome platform and thanks for recommending me for so many opportunities. I owe you a bunch.