Glad twwen2 came to the rescue. I had the same problem with my first go with the GTZ.
Gotta ask ... you know we all love your photos. Wondering what lighting you are using? They really are top notch pics.
Glad twwen2 came to the rescue. I had the same problem with my first go with the GTZ.
Gotta ask ... you know we all love your photos. Wondering what lighting you are using? They really are top notch pics.
Well it's nice to hear i'm not the only one!Originally Posted by shazza
With the lighting i'm using fluorescent lights because the case was to big to make a light box for (so instead i just use the fluorescent white lights aimed at the background and a small amount in the image)
updates incoming..
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Update
The past couple of days i've spent setting up the test loop and i must say i was nervous as hell! But now it's all been worth it! From the past months studying these forums and being a sponge, it's all paid off
I know it's not the best looking loop, but for my first attempt i'm extremely happy!
Test Loop
Last edited by switch8; 02-28-2009 at 02:10 AM.
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Looks nice, but I'm a little confused with your setup. Could you explain your loop order and what that T is for? Why do you have a fill port when you can just use the res top? Or are you leaving that as a drain port?
Also, what fitting are you using between your res and pump?
Loop order is res>pump>rad>rad>cpu>res.
The T is my drain valve (I use the res top to fill)
For in between the pump and res i used a BP male to male G1/4 fitting
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Great pics m8, you should really teach me how to use my D70, I'm banana's at it.
Nice mate, i see you used pretty much the same loop that we discussed. Setup looks great, now get the hardware in there!
Love the pics and the project is lookking good... Do you mind if I ask what camera and lense you are using also?Well it's nice to hear i'm not the only one!
With the lighting i'm using fluorescent lights because the case was to big to make a light box for (so instead i just use the fluorescent white lights aimed at the background and a small amount in the image)
updates incoming..
I'm hardly one to be teaching.
YepNice mate, i see you used pretty much the same loop that we discussed. Setup looks great, now get the hardware in there!
Well.. just wait a sec for the updates and you shall see...
Sure, it's a Pentax K200D entry level DSLR with a Pentax DAL 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
Sorry guys for not posting any updates for a while.. BUT just wait a little longer and i'll deliver
Last edited by switch8; 03-03-2009 at 02:52 AM.
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Opps, double post.
Last edited by switch8; 03-03-2009 at 03:47 AM.
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Update
Here are some shots of the hardware before i put it all together in the case.
Hardware
Next up will be the final build pics.. The end of my build log
Last edited by switch8; 03-03-2009 at 03:49 AM.
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Lookin good so far. Excellent work
~ Little Slice of Heaven ~
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Core i7 860 @ 3gHz w/ Thor's Hammer
eVGA P55 SLI
8GB RAM
Gigabyte 7970
Corsair HX850
OZC Vertex3 SSD 240GB
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Nice pics. I do like that 4870X2, those things are serious beasts!
Thanks Huff, i'm nearly done!
Yep, it's a big one..Don't tell anyone that I had to take two photos and stitch them together just to make it fit in one image!
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Update Finale
I have had a really fun time building this machine, taking photos and sharing everything i've done. It was a great experience and i hope to someday place another build here with this one (not for a while
Well, without anymore chit chat here is the finished product!
I hope you guys like it! I'll post temps up once i get settled inSo far i'm very happy!
Comment away on what you think..
The End
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Nicely done mate
You need to give more info on the cover you have over the GPU....like what is it made from - how is it attached etc....
Other than that - looking good for your first LC build
Oh, my mistakeNicely done mate
You need to give more info on the cover you have over the GPU....like what is it made from - how is it attached etc....
Other than that - looking good for your first LC build
It was actually made from those plastic set of storage drawers you buy from K-Mart and put together yourself. I just used a dremel to cut out the bottom of one of the spare drawers
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
Awesome work Brenton!
I can't get over your photos....seriously. Now that you have more time on your hands, care to come to Perth?
Well done man.
Turned out very nice and very clean!
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Awesome work Brenton!
I can't get over your photos....seriously. Now that you have more time on your hands, care to come to Perth?
Well done man.
Thanks heaps Seeker, making sure it would be clean was one of my biggest fears when putting it all together. Every time i added another piece into the build, i was getting less and less convinced it would turn out clean. Overall i am happy with my end result!Turned out very nice and very clean!
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
good job mate
loves to see everything turns out...
what a ride there...
hoping that last pic wont be the last thing...
didn't see that GPU in LC
Last edited by anubis_is_evil; 03-07-2009 at 04:07 PM.
Great job, and most excellent photos!!!
I think you did it right ... do the CPU first, figure it all out, then add the GPU later if you have a need.
Very nice, indeed.
Haha, i know, i know.. But it was my first build with water so i wanted to get a feel for things first. Well perhaps some more pics somedaygood job mate
loves to see everything turns out...
what a ride there...
hoping that last pic wont be the last thing...
didn't see that GPU in LC
Althought once i'm done overclocking i'll post temps and such.
Thanks heaps Shazza! Yeah, eventually i will be adding the GPU and perhaps NB, but for now, this is just getting me used to maintaining a system with water and getting a feel for the whole setup. But i am loving the end result! Thanks for your comments!
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
i hate it when builds end but can u get a overall shot of the internals?
Yeah, it's pretty sad, but rewarding!
I think this one is the only one i have that shows most of the internals, i don't think i can take anymore photos atm. It's such a pain to unplug and setup the room for photos and then take the case downstairs, take the photos, pack up and lug the case back up to my room. Sorry Cosmos!
twwen2 convo:
Brenton(switch8): "what's the assignment like? Is it hard or just big?"
Tom(twwen2): "both long and hard"
Tom(twwen2): "omg that sounded so dodgy! LOL"
[Project Switch Box] My Build Log.
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