Project: Switch Box

[switch8]

[Switch Box].






Introduction:
Lurking around these amazing forums for the past six months has given me the knowledge, confidence and inspiration to start my own small project. This will be my first time in the wonderful world of water cooling, leaving me quite anxious to complete the project. It will be a CPU only loop in a TJ07 (how could i resist). Thanks to Dangals, twwen2, and Charles H for their kind advice and knowledge, you guys have answered many a question for me.

My plans are to keep it clean and simple.

Hardware:
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SilverStone TJ07B-W
Gigabyte X48-DQ6
Sapphire ATI 4870X2
Intel Q9550
Corsair Dominator 8500C5D 2x2G 1066MHz
Auzentech X-Plosion 7.1 Cinema
Pioneer 216 Black
WD 640G 7200RPM HDD
Scythe KazeMaster ACE
Logitech G15 Keyboard
Razer Lachesis Mouse
Dell 2408WFP
Logitech Z-5500
Corsair HX1000 PSU
Vista Ultimate x64 Bit
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Cooling:
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EK-250 Res
Swiftech Apogee GTZ
Swiftech DDC3.2
XSPC Top
Swiftech MCR320
Hardware Labs GTX240
7/16" Tygon R-3603
BP Fatboy 1/2" Fittings
Scythe Ultra Kaze 3000 120x38mm fans
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I will try to keep this as interesting as possible for everyone out there to enjoy, as i have enjoyed many work logs from XS. I guess this is me giving back to the people at XS. I hope you will enjoy reading this as much i will have making it.

[switch8]

Update

Small update for you guys. Just some pics of my hardware and watercooling.

As soon as the powder coaters are done with my TJ07's insides i will post pics.














A BIG thank you to b@llzor for the GTX240 You're a legend!







That's all for now!

More pics will be added as soon as my case is finished being painted at the powder coaters and my MDPC sleeve arrives

[twwen2]

Nice start bro!

Photos are excellent, much better than any of mine...
This should be good, keep us updated regularly. Did you do any cutting before sending the case away for painting?

[switch8]

Nice start bro!

Photos are excellent, much better than any of mine...
This should be good, keep us updated regularly. Did you do any cutting before sending the case away for painting?

Thanks, although i'm going to redo some of the photos (GPU and Mobo) because they came out horrible!

I used a dremel to cut holes in the motherboard tray and the mid plate for cable management then just used some rubber U-channel to smooth things up. As soon as i can i will post pics of them.

[Dangals]

Great start mate Just remember that in order to keep the masses happy we need to be fed pics on a regular basis otherwise we go into withdrawals

Looking forward to the next update

[PakaPaka]

nice log.. wait for updates

[switch8]

Great start mate Just remember that in order to keep the masses happy we need to be fed pics on a regular basis otherwise we go into withdrawals

Looking forward to the next update

Thanks Dangals, i'll try and keep updates coming as frequent as possible. I should be picking up the case from the powder coaters today

nice log.. wait for updates

Thanks PakaPaka, i'll do my best to feed you guys your daily dose of updates.

[PsYcHoNo0b727]

Going to be an interesting build. Looking forward to seeing more updates.

[ILikeCosmosS]

i wanna see the size of the 250 res

[switch8]

Update

Well this morning i picked up the parts from my TJ07 from the powdercoaters, which i was very happy with as it was only a one and a half day turnaround, not to mention it cost the same as it would for me to do it myself!

I am going to begin piecing this baby back together and will have more pics for you as soon as i can!

* Next update should either be the rad cleaning or the MDPC sleeving, stay tuned! *

[switch8]

Rear Brackets


PSU Cover Grill


Top Motherboard Bracket


PCI Slot Covers












Mid Plate



I'm extremely happy with the result! Now i can't wait to put it all back together and see how she looks! Let me know what you guys think

[switch8]

i wanna see the size of the 250 res

Here you go ILikeCosmosS, just for you.


Thanks twwen2 for the res!

[armeniandave]

Looking good looks like we have some of the same components. The powder coating looks great, it really will make your build look great.
Can't wait to see what you have in store!

[twwen2]

Thanks twwen2 for the res!

No probs man, glad i could contribute to what looks to be an extremely promising build! The paint-job looks exquisite. I'll grab their details from ya sometime soon.

Where did you learn to take photos like that!!!???
What camera are you using?
That's it, i'mma have to come over and check it out pronto!

[dingdong555]

Awesome work Brenton!

REALLY nice pictures too!

The powdercoating turned out awesome

[Angmaar]

Looks good so far and awesome pictures!

[headala]

Sub'd!

[BlueAqua]

That's a beautiful picture of the reservoir and it looks like the powder coating turned out really nice too. Can't wait for another TJ07 build and with Twwen2 and Dangal's advice you cannot go wrong.

[shazza]

Looks like another nice TJ07 build log in the works. Agree with everyone else --- great photos!

[switch8]

Awesome work Brenton!

REALLY nice pictures too!

The powdercoating turned out awesome

Thanks Yep i'm 100% happy i didn't do it myself!
I also see that you are planning an overhaul? Can't wait to see what you have in store!

Looks good so far and awesome pictures!

Thanks, i'll do my best to keep the standard of pics for you guys.

Sub'd!

That's a beautiful picture of the reservoir and it looks like the powder coating turned out really nice too. Can't wait for another TJ07 build and with Twwen2 and Dangal's advice you cannot go wrong.

Thanks BA for your vote of confidence. Coming from you it makes it all that much sweeter (your photo's are some of the best)

Yeah, the powder coat came out wayy better than i had expected!

Looks like another nice TJ07 build log in the works. Agree with everyone else --- great photos!

Thanks Shazza. Love your work!

[switch8]

Update

So far i have been extremely happy with the progress of this build, it's coming a long as planned. My only worry would be making my loop leak-proof But i'm confident that i won't have any troubles.

Well the case has been put back together and i have some photos for you all to enjoy

























Please, comment away!

Next Update should be coming shortly.

[Zeus]

That TJ-07 is such a beautifull case, even in standard form. That powdercoating made it even better, a lot better actually. Keep them pics coming.

[barfastic]

Do you ahve some sort of photography studio?! the photos are amazing... im gonna ahve difficulty making my pics look THAT nice. I think im going to set up some burgundy throws for my pictures.... seeing as my case wont be black... might make a nice contrast

[twwen2]

Keep it coming man, this is good stuff!

[switch8]

That TJ-07 is such a beautifull case, even in standard form. That powdercoating made it even better, a lot better actually. Keep them pics coming.

Agreed 100% As soon as it was delivered to my door, i knew i had made the right decision on buying it.

Do you ahve some sort of photography studio?! the photos are amazing... im gonna ahve difficulty making my pics look THAT nice. I think im going to set up some burgundy throws for my pictures.... seeing as my case wont be black... might make a nice contrast

Thanks for the encouragement, believe it or not but i only starting taking photo's less than a month ago.

Haha, not at all, no studio here. It's all smoke and mirrors i'm afraid, though a photography studio would be sweet. If you saw where i take these you would most likely ROFL!

The burgundy throws are a great idea. like i said, smoke and mirrors.. or burgundy throws and lights

Keep it coming man, this is good stuff!

Thanks twwen2, to hear it from you, the guy who started me off here makes it all that much sweeter. Cheers bro.