Project: Switch Box

[switch8]

Great pics

Thanks headala I'll keep 'em coming.

Very nice photos indeed!
Don't be surprised if Gabe turns up and asks to use your photos on his site..!

Keep it coming man.

Haha, i think the pics would need to look less dusty and hairy
I didn't know the GTZ came with so much hair straight outta the box! (but i LOVE the block)

Great assortment of GTZ shots. It's obvious that you're enjoying this build from your worklog and a pleasure to see. And I think we're going to need the see the rads together.

I definitely am having so much fun! I never thought i would get this many compliments! Rad pictures coming right up. I'll take them for a stroll on photography lane

Great sleeving job and amazing photography skills! I should have been following your progress sooner!

Wow thanks seeker, i've been loving your TJ07 log also! It's given me lots of inspiration!



EDIT: Just to let people know, i am going to be making a 'rain coat' for my Sapphire 4870x2 in case of any spills, i plan to cut out some hard plastic, spray it black and mount it to the back plate to stop any potential drips from the GTZ. Wish me luck!

[shazza]

Hey ... where's the fan pics? Anxiously awaiting to see your handiwork (with a little help from twwen2). We want more pics!!! Nice job on the GTZ pics too.

[jellyrole]

Awesome pics and amazing sleeve job, can't wait for more!!

[switch8]

Hey ... where's the fan pics? Anxiously awaiting to see your handiwork (with a little help from twwen2). We want more pics!!! Nice job on the GTZ pics too.

Sorry shaz, i only had time to take photos of the GTZ because it was quick and easy, but tomorrow i will have the rad pics (as requested by BA), twwen2's fan mutation and my 'rain coat' for the 4870x2.

Awesome pics and amazing sleeve job, can't wait for more!!

Thanks jellyrole, much appreciated! Stay tuned, tomorrow there will be some more pics for y'all

[twwen2]

What's this, "mutation" !!??

I actually thought i did a pretty good job!

[switch8]

What's this, "mutation" !!??

I actually thought i did a pretty good job!

Haha, well i did say mutation not mutilation

It's a mutation for the better.... Like super strength

It was a great job, came out better than i expected! I was very happy.

[switch8]

Update

Well my package from sidewinder came and it contained another Kaze Master ACE fan controller and some BP rotary 90's

BP Love













Rads After Cleaning

Here you are BA








GTX240

Fan Augmentation

Sorry about the bad pictures (i found it difficult to get pictures that showed much of the handy work, but you get the idea)

If you want to see how it's done in more detail, please go HERE (about 1/3 down the page)
to twwen2's build log as he has a more step by step picture approach

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Hope you enjoy the update

[WrigleyVillain]

Yeah it's late, I've had a few and it's time to pop off some big gun rounds before bed so suffice it to say at this point hell yeah nice pics and subscribed!

[Dangals]

Great update Switch - you take some amazing photos!!!!

Keep it up

[switch8]

Yeah it's late, I've had a few and it's time to pop off some big gun rounds before bed so suffice it to say at this point hell yeah nice pics and subscribed!

Haha, thanks Wrigley, i'll try and keep the updates coming!

Great update Switch - you take some amazing photos!!!!

Keep it up

Thanks Dangals Your murderMod build was my one of my main inspirations so it's always nice to hear i'm achieving what i've set out to.

[dingdong555]

Can you please come to Perth? You can get good use of your camera and my case

[anubis_is_evil]

ughh...are you trying to killed us with your pics, switch..

you already hurt me thought

keep up the good work mate, it looks like you really enjoyed every pics,and to be honest me too exactly..

[switch8]

Can you please come to Perth? You can get good use of your camera and my case

No worries mate! On my way How's your project coming? Anything exciting in store soon? Looking forward to seeing what's coming!

ughh...are you trying to killed us with your pics, switch..

you already hurt me thought

keep up the good work mate, it looks like you really enjoyed every pics,and to be honest me too exactly..

Thanks anubis.

I'm enjoying this build very much! Glad you are appreciating my work!

Water cooling test loop tonight, perhaps

[dingdong555]

No worries mate! On my way How's your project coming? Anything exciting in store soon? Looking forward to seeing what's coming!

Yes! Thankyou! My big order from Jab-tech which is what I need to begin my journey should be ordered early next week! w00t!

[shazza]

Nice Update. Those BP fittings look like they are posing for you.

[twwen2]

Incredible work as usual mate.

Just one thing for anyone interested in the soldering, i actually did switch's fans differently to mine. Instead of stripping a section of wire and joining the other onto it (bit like a T-intersection), i simply cut both connectors off and soldered a new one onto the two bare ends (more like a Y-join). I found this method easier and cleaner than the one in my log.

Hopefully that makes sense.

[Lvcoyote]

I just picked up on this thread, very nice work indeed!! As everyone else has said the pics are fantastic. The only thing I might suggest is cutting the U molding you used on the holes you cut in the case differently. If you cut the corners at a 45° angle the ends would match up better, kind of like they cut molding around a door.

Awesome job so far!!!

[Lu(ky]

Geez switch8 you make this look so easy. I myself just bought this case along with some parts from murdermod that should be arriving soon. I just hope I can following in your HUGE GIANT footsteps on my TJ07 build..

[shazza]

Incredible work as usual mate.

Just one thing for anyone interested in the soldering, i actually did switch's fans differently to mine. Instead of stripping a section of wire and joining the other onto it (bit like a T-intersection), i simply cut both connectors off and soldered a new one onto the two bare ends (more like a Y-join). I found this method easier and cleaner than the one in my log.

Hopefully that makes sense.

That's pretty much what I do. Although my soldering skill is nothing to be proud of

By the way - nice of you to help switch out. His build is coming along beautifully - you should be proud!

[twwen2]

That's pretty much what I do. Although my soldering skill is nothing to be proud of

By the way - nice of you to help switch out. His build is coming along beautifully - you should be proud!

He and i are Uni mates, we're studying similar courses. I'm incredibly proud of his work so far, and as i've told him, his log (pics especially) puts mine completely to shame.

[switch8]

Yes! Thankyou! My big order from Jab-tech which is what I need to begin my journey should be ordered early next week! w00t!

Awesome, can't wait to see it!

Nice Update. Those BP fittings look like they are posing for you.

I think they were to, they just love the camera

Incredible work as usual mate.

Cheers bro!

I just picked up on this thread, very nice work indeed!! As everyone else has said the pics are fantastic. The only thing I might suggest is cutting the U molding you used on the holes you cut in the case differently. If you cut the corners at a 45° angle the ends would match up better, kind of like they cut molding around a door.

Awesome job so far!!!

Thanks Lvcoyote, great idea, i'll give it a shot now.

Geez switch8 you make this look so easy. I myself just bought this case along with some parts from murdermod that should be arriving soon. I just hope I can following in your HUGE GIANT footsteps on my TJ07 build..

Wow thanks Lu(ky

But i swear my shoes aren't that big to fill haha, your murderMod build will be very nice i'm sure! Can't wait to see what you have in store!

He and i are Uni mates, we're studying similar courses. I'm incredibly proud of his work so far, and as i've told him, his log (pics especially) puts mine completely to shame.

Respect.

Well i probably wouldn't have made a log if it weren't for your encouragement!

[shazza]

He and i are Uni mates, we're studying similar courses. I'm incredibly proud of his work so far, and as i've told him, his log (pics especially) puts mine completely to shame.

That explains it, Uni mates. Your log is great too.

(OT ... I lived in Australia for a few years, and visited Melbourne frequently. Really feel for you guys with the devastation of the fires).

[switch8]

That explains it, Uni mates. Your log is great too.

(OT ... I lived in Australia for a few years, and visited Melbourne frequently. Really feel for you guys with the devastation of the fires).

Thanks shaz, the other day more fires broke out not far from where i live, all my area was filled with smoke and ash was falling from the sky (there was no danger but it really made you cautious)

[barfastic]

Its cool how you guys (twwen & switch) are uni mates and are into very similar things! All my school friends are either bankers or into econometrics. My uni friends, are all into programming, and new web technologies, and where i used to work, they were all... um... lets say, IT illiterate. They paid me 80 euros to install 4 dvd drives into their computers (no i didnt have to buy them the dvd drives either).

so yeah, nice seeing computer building/modding/watercooling bringing peeps together!

I also must note, i saw a package at my concierge this morning, all wrapped up in ACRYAN tape... but i couldnt get a look as to which apartment it was going to... Seems to be another modder in my building. Maybe i should start dremeling and maybe he will hear it and recognize the sound...

Keep going Switch! cant wait till this project is done

[switch8]

Its cool how you guys (twwen & switch) are uni mates and are into very similar things! All my school friends are either bankers or into econometrics. My uni friends, are all into programming, and new web technologies, and where i used to work, they were all... um... lets say, IT illiterate. They paid me 80 euros to install 4 dvd drives into their computers (no i didnt have to buy them the dvd drives either).

so yeah, nice seeing computer building/modding/watercooling bringing peeps together!

I also must note, i saw a package at my concierge this morning, all wrapped up in ACRYAN tape... but i couldnt get a look as to which apartment it was going to... Seems to be another modder in my building. Maybe i should start dremeling and maybe he will hear it and recognize the sound...

Keep going Switch! cant wait till this project is done

Yeah, it's great having somebody there for help/advice. I would be stuck if it weren't for twwen2's help!

Maybe try walking up an down the halls screaming "Okay i'm just going to go MOD my pc now, oh how i wish there were more modders out there, perhaps even in this building!" It'll work for sure!




miniature Update
No pics..

Well i just finished setting up my loop in the case!

I was so nervous as it is my first water cooling experience, but well worth it! I had a minor leak from the GTZ but one quick phone call to twwen2 (again twwen to the rescue) alerted me to the fact i had not used the swiftech o-rings to compensate for the recessed holes!

All better now and i should have some pics up tomorrow for y'all