Jadawgis's Golem

[jadawgis732]

that's right- here's what I really had in mind:

props to Warfarin88 for the Sleeper build. And yeah, I'd get sheet metal if I could find it already anodized with the streaks and all.

[jadawgis732]

Problem solved. For the record: (On XS)

You can if you really wanted to, cut off the bottom on a Tri SLI bridge and have it still work. They way they are connected is as follows:



As you can see if you cut it just below the middle tabs you'll still have one functional bridge, and that's all you need for 2 way SLI.

Next concern. I'm trying to make a box to simplify cable management. My D5, Switch and all lighting, XSPC Pump, and DVD will all plug in there. I'm aiming for something like this:


My concern is with the DVD drive, the only one of those components requiring a 5V connection. I am trying to use a 3pin fan connection for it though. The two ground wires are spliced together and use only one of those pins. So I followed through wired it up, hit the switch on the psu and smoke started rising from the DVD. So is my use of two ground wires spliced together not kosher?

[Johnny87au]

told you i'd look at the pics when my net is back up and i did hehe, the sleeving looks unreal, really suits the 2 different colour types of tubing..

[jadawgis732]

here's what I was waiting for- new tops for the EK blocks. I'm getting sick of the clear plexi and it really doesn't go with my theme, and reminds me how dirty the blocks have become inside everytime I see them. So I got some white acetal tops and they were super cheap! ($49 USD with shipping from slovenia!)

I also made a power distribution block. 3 Pin fan connectors can be used for devices requiring 12v and 5v lines by just splicing the grounds together. So that's what I'll do for the FC6 and DVD. The cable running to the block will first make a stop at the hotswap connector since I'm not down with gambling with my drives. So here are the pics.

[cjbrown80]

Nice build so far! I'm amazed at the amount of effort you've put into little details. Sleeving especially. My rig has a very similar look and is also built in an 800D. The EK blocks I have for my GTX50s are black/nickel and I absolutley LOVE they way they look. Can't wait to see yours with the custom white top plates. Keep up the work and don't worry about how many readers this thread gets, it's about the journey as much as the finished product. Cheers!

[jadawgis732]

Hey just an update. Concerned about wattages, and my plan to run everything off of one rail. So I took measurements, maybe they'll help someone maybe not:

2 1850 Gentle Typhoons: 5w (spinup) 3w (normal)
3 1450 Gentle Typhoons: 5w (spinup) 3w (normal)
1 140mm Aerocool Shark: 7w (spinup) 6w (normal)
Corsair Memory Cooler: 6w (spinup) 5w (normal)
MCP655-b: 28w
XSPC Dual Bay Res/Pump: 13w
12" TruColor LED: 6w
DVD: 15w (spinup) 8w (normal seek) 5w (spinup while tray is empty)
X25-m G2: 2-3w
WD 1Tb Black: 8w

All told, I'm looking at about 90w in peripherals at max load. I am worried that one 12v wire (18AWG or otherwise) won't handle this, and I don't really want to have two cable bunches coming from the PSU. I'm just going to push the limits, the worst that happens is the hub I'm making burns up, or my BFG EX1000W (which I got for $55) burns up (and that's unlikely, I think it'd shut off before it got damaged) or some wires burn out.

BTW I have been searching high and low for a good way to distribute power. I first came up with the hammond box idea:




But I found it too bulky.

I was thinking of getting one of those Bitspower X-Station thingies but figured it's so much better to make your own.

I figured the 4 pin molex to 6 three pin hub idea worked well, but needed it to be low profile. Then my eyes fell on a CCFL inverter laying on my desk. Well, the casing must have been made for this idea because it worked out perfectly. The slot on one end is exactly the width of a 4 pin molex connector, and the length is perfect for 6 three pin headers.







I spliced the headers and superglued them side to side. Next I'll make a cutout for the headers in the CCFL casing and then everything is a go. I imagine I'll also paint it black.

Here are all the parts I've been sleeving in preparation for the hub's completion

[jadawgis732]

Well I was able to execute the idea but not without experiencing some pain:


Here's the gist
Do not touch hot glue immediately after squeezing it out of a hot glue gun. I am not kidding when I tell you it is the most painful thing I've ever experienced. Immediate blister, with a REALLY hot shell of glue covering it, and 5 minutes after the fact it still feels like someone is holding a lighter to my thumb.

Use common sense. Don't try to pat the glue down before it solidifies. If you do then you're as stupid as me.

Right after:



5 minutes later:

[jadawgis732]

s! I am very much stuck on the wiring right now, and I tend to get caught up on small details. But anyway here is what I am envisioning and I could use some advice on the implementation:

I want to have the GPUs and 24Pin/8Pin plug into modular connections (like on the backside of a power supply) but have those connections be on the midplate. So there will be short (6-8") links from the PSU to a hub on the midplate (all unsleeved in black wire) where there will be female connects.

The tough part is integrating this seemlessly into a midplate. It'll be something like this:






Need advice on:
1. How to make the female connectors secure in their spots, so that plugging in the male ends and pushing in the pins won't disturb their positions
2. Accurately cutting the ports for the connectors

[jadawgis732]

Just keeping the lights on. Moving from the D5 w/ EK X-TOP and X2O 750 setup to a 2x Laing DDC + EK Dual DDC Top in White Acetal. Should be making progress now on weekends, and looking at a July completion (I know I'll regret saying that).

Out with the old...




In with the new...

[arkadur]

how did you got the White Acetal!?

[emoners]

a lot of wiring/re-wiring going on in here

[Anemic]

Monster project!