Project: RainMaker (PC-343B w/ Horizontal Mobo and Triple Loops)

[virtualrain]

Sadly, I've been working on this project for almost a year, and I've realized, it will likely never be completely finished... there's always something else to be done.

Anyway, after a sufficiently long period of procrastination, I've finally got around to annotating some of the pics I took during the build for those of you who might be interested in seeing something a bit different with a Lian-Li PC-343B Cube Case.

The key unique mod I've made here is in converting the motherboard tray to a horizontal configuration.

Although the rest has largely been done before, there are a few other unique elements such as the pump mounting and overall number of water cooled components that may be of interest.

Many ideas were borrowed from others on this forum and elsewhere, so I give due credit to all concerned and thank you sincerely for the inspiration behind many of the design considerations in this project.

My key design goals when starting this project were:

• Build a chassis complete with cooling that would last several generations of electronics
• Build something that would stretch my capabilities as a hobby PC modder
• Build a completed system that was as good if not better than something a custom mod shop would build or a high-end system builder in terms of aesthetics, servicability, and modularity.
• Build a cooling system that would pass the XtremeSystems test of no-compromise performance
• Build a system that was challenging and agressive and could stand up to the scrutiny of my peers

Ultimately, your feedback will determine if I was successful in my goals.

March UPDATE: Post #3 now contains pics of the finished build (including SLI and PhysX with the laser cut top/rear panels).

April UPDATE: RainMaker has been featured on Million-Dollar-PC.com!

RAINMAKER FOR SALE! Link

Let's get to it...

Teaser of the Semi-Final Outcome



Essential Tools of the Trade





Chassis Frame















Motherboard Tray









Horizontal Motherboard







Cable Management









Powder Coating











Nickel Plating













Radiator Mounts













Radiator Pump Assemblies

[virtualrain]

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SilentMaxx Watercooled PSU's











Lower Radiator Installation





Motherboard Cable Tray











Monitoring and Control





Water Cooling Prep

[LogAn'sRun]

More Build Pics...

Could you list what part number those mcmaster reducers were? The ones that you ultimately used to fit in the PA's??

[FrostyPanda]

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Where did you find it for $40? Cheapest I've found is $30 for 10ft and $67 for 25ft...

[FrostyPanda]

Frosty... He doesn't frequent this forum anymore.

Nice bump of (2) LiLi 343 builds, though...

haha I didn't know. I was just wondering because I'm doing a 343b mod pretty similar to this, except with white paint and probably the Techflex Carbon Fiber sleeving (http://www.techflex.com/prod_CFN.asp) but I was tempted to buy this if it was so cheap; the CF sleeving is $70 for 25ft

[virtualrain]

More Build Pics...

Initial Build (before SLI and PhysX)















Initial Build with Lighting





























Adding SLI & PHysX













Laser Cut Top Panel











Laser Cut Rear Panel and Louver









Desktop Screen Shots

Note that these images are very large. I run a dual monitor setup with a Dell 30" 2560x1600 primary display and a Dell 2007 1600x1200 in portrait mode for a secondary display.

Data collected by Speedfan, Rivatuner, and the Aquaero's is displayed in the Samurize configs on the right hand side of the secondary display.

The Full Desktop...



The Secondary Display...



Wallpaper compliments of AHiL

[NoobCake]

just looking at ur sig, you have a pa120.2 on the GTX's and a PA120.3, shouldn't it be the other way?

i would seriously chuck the pa120.3 on the GTX's.. and a pa120.2 should handle a q6600 quite easily

[Nicoleef]

Patriote on his XETM Project has 2 GTX's on a PA120.2 and as i saw his temps are ok with 626Mhz\2000Mhz OC.

Link: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=160457

[bf2142lol]

just looking at ur sig, you have a pa120.2 on the GTX's and a PA120.3, shouldn't it be the other way?

i would seriously chuck the pa120.3 on the GTX's.. and a pa120.2 should handle a q6600 quite easily

I assumed his reason for this was the extra heat load produced by the peltier?

[shazza]

Another great 343B build! You guys are so talented. Thanks for sharing this one. It is unique.

[Talonman]

Legendary build going on here, with excellent documentation!

Thanks for the post virtualrain. You rig has a very unique look to it.

Keep up the good work.

[Colossous]

Virtualrain raises the bar ! Amazing build and great project log dude ! I have a new one coming too and yours is inspiring for sure !

[lowfat]

Legendary build going on here, with excellent documentation!

Thanks for the post virtualrain. You rig has a very unique look to it.

Keep up the good work.

agreed. I can't imagine the time and money that went into this thing.

[IanY]

Hey Virtualrain,

When you have the time, mind showing me how you drilled a small hole in the reservoir cap? I've got two of those reservoirs sitting idle and I would like to use them since I use Alphacool tops.

Much thanks.

[Xilikon]

Very great build here... Gave me a few ideas for my own mod

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[disruptfam]

WOW VIRTUAL RAIN !!

i've been waiting for this for a long time hehehe

Looks like all your Hard work has paid off Looking forward to more updates

This going to be LEGENDARY

[Talonman]

I think he has successfully grabbed our full attention!

[disruptfam]

Builds Like This Make My Day!

I can tell this is going to blow me away!

[Canadmos]

Holy crap.

[IanY]

You may want to order the Alphacool reservoir sponges because you may have a hell of a time bleeding those reservoirs in that configuration.

Beautiful job.

[MrToad]

After seeing the pics of your work I feel like ordering a skip and putting everything I've done so far in it, then take gardening as a hobby.

It looks amazing man. Great job.

[Waterlogged]

DAMN VR! That's just the sweetest 343 I've ever seen. Primo A++ work there.

[RockfordFosgate]

This is the most beautiful and creatiful 343b log Keep going men

[FallenCow]

wow... this is the best build log i've had the pleasure of reading! Keep up the stellar quality... can't wait for the next update.

[sobih25]

really unbelievable