Big Things In Small Packages

[Sage88]

Hey All,

This is a long way off becoming a reality, but never too early to start a work log apparently Keep in mind this is my first build log, and only my second WC build, so be gentle.

Basically the idea was/is to fit a fully watercooled ITX system (cpu/gpu) into a teeny little case. At this stage that teeny little case is the SG-07. I'll start with a break down of parts that are on the short list show ya some pictures of the current mock up and then leave it open to comments/suggestions/scathing criticisms.

Hardware:
Case - SG-07
Mobo - DFI MI P55
CPU - i5 760
RAM - undecided
GPU - HD6970
HDD - 2x 120gb SSD (undecided which)

Loop:
Pump - Swiftech MCP35X
Radiator - MCR220 (already own)
CPU Block - HK 3.0 LT
GPU Block - EK FC Block
Res - EK Multioption 150 (already own)
Fans - 3x GT1850's
plus loads of fittings etc etc

Ok a bit of a break down on the plan. I am planning on stripping out the 180mm fan and bracket, along with forsaking a optical drive and removing the slim CD bracket and the stock HDD bracket. I will get my own bracket of some sort made up to hold the SSDs. I will also be getting some sort of bracket made up to hold the rad and fans in place.
The only reason I am using the MCR220 is because I have it lying around from a previous build and want to save where I can. Same goes for the res. I don't think my res idea is going to be a popular one... but I kinda like it. I haven't completely decided how I will mount that as I need something that will give it the proper clearance. You will see what I mean when you see the pics. You may also notice in the pictures that one of the tubes conflicts with a fan, however I don't think this will be an issue IRL... tubes are just a mongrel to model in sketchup so I've left it how it is. You may also notice there is a huge amounts of 90 fittings, actually all bar 2 I think; this was just the only way I could get it all to fit.

Now in terms of heat load, I am fairly confident the 220 will be able to handle it. I am not really planning on overclocking anything at this stage, the DFI board doesn't seem to be a good board for overclocking anyway.

I don't actually own the case yet, so this model has been made from trawling the net for photos and measurements, so I can't guarantee its 100% accurate and things may change significantly once the case is in my hands in a couple of weeks. Mainly the mounting of the pump on the back wall.

Ok so onto some pictures:


With Casing on, I will be using some sort of pass through connector for the res tubes, and maybe quick disconnects to make life easy


With casing off


From the side. Note I will be using a 6970. Just couldn't find a sketchup model for it. I don't forsee the change making any difference.


From the other side


From the back, I plan on mounting the pump to the back wall. You may note it is quite close to the IO panel. So this may pose some problems, I will just have to wait and see once the case arrives. Its pretty tight back there.


Loop by itself.


Loop by itself from the front

So that is about where I am at at the moment. I would love some feedback on the whole idea. I will try and add this as often as I can, with pics of everything as I go.

Thanks for reading

[barfastic]

nice idea.... im starting a sff build too... nowhere enar as small as yours, but none the less.... small!

Good luck! And happy modding!

[Tetrafluorometh]

Nice drawings there dude. Could you not go for a T-line on the res, smaller, have it all inside, cheaper, neater. I think the res in its current postion might not bleed so easy

[Okda]

nice drawing , can't wait to see it done

[shazza]

Great planning!