New Madness!

[barfastic]

nice work seeker!
cant wait to see this finished... i put my MM aside for now... might come back to it at a later point in time though!

Inspiring work! keep it up!

[SoMBrA]

I feel like I am putting lipstick on a pig!
I really do not like the case, but I have to press on. Hopefully I will like it better once its powder coated.
With all of the elaborate H20 cooling options we have, we have no great H20 case's available.
Charles we need you!
Still many options to consider....

Hello!
Are you after the looks AND performance or just plain performance?

IMHO, the canceled project was better for the eye!
Just asking because I feel that you are not really liking where is this one heading to...
That said, nobody will doubt about performance!

[theseeker]

Nine inches never looked so small.

No kidding!

nice work seeker!
cant wait to see this finished... i put my MM aside for now... might come back to it at a later point in time though!

Inspiring work! keep it up!

Thank you! If it's inspiring, I will keep it up.

Hello!
Are you after the looks AND performance or just plain performance?

IMHO, the canceled project was better for the eye!
Just asking because I feel that you are not really liking where is this one heading to...
That said, nobody will doubt about performance!

I tend to agree with you but I have to see it through. I still have a few more ideas.

[lowfat]

I have the flange, but as you pointed out, I would have to secure it to the top of the case. That would look bad and I will be cutting a window in the top.

I was under the impression that this was a custom case you got done, not a MM case. If it is a MM case, then

There should be no reason for the mainboard tray to be flopping around like that.

[theseeker]

I was under the impression that this was a custom case you got done, not a MM case. If it is a MM case, then

There should be no reason for the mainboard tray to be flopping around like that.

Like I said, putting lipstick on a pig! However, I have solved the MB tray problem, three braces, and they are needed with the three 580's with h20 blocks. The case idea is overall sound, but they need to use thicker aluminum and offer a few more options internally. A big part of this screw up is my fault. I needed a case quickly and I could not wait for a custom case, lesson learned.
Stay tuned and see if I can turn chicken sh*t into chicken salad.

[theseeker]

A few items showed up today and I will be able to make most of the final cuts tomorrow for the tubing.



Yes, you do see compression fittings Not my usual, but I ordered them due to the close quarters of the rads in the lower chamber, if I need them.



I have always liked the way Feser packages their rads.....completely sealed!

I also received a large box containing red and black plexi. Now that I have perfected my method for cutting it, I may some fun tomorrow.
I am still debating my side window cut-out and my top cut-out. I was thinking of a porthole effect on the side, but it may be tricky, and I am an old dog and this would be a new trick!
I have the MM side panel with the cut-out but the opening is a little too big. Fortunately, I ordered an additional solid panel.
In progress updates tomorrow. No excuses now and I want to get the case to the powder coater next week.

Cheers!

[lowfat]

Those flow meters going to work with the Aquaero?

[theseeker]

Those flow meters going to work with the Aquaero?

Of course!

[theseeker]

Well, I did not have much time after all today, but some progress was made. I mounted the second Feser 120.4 and now there is very little room in the dungeon!





See what I mean?

I also managed to make the midplate, yes it's sagging, but I have not installed my angle support braces.



I also noticed another little issue...the MB block fitting will be very close to the VGA card...



I can figure it out. Now, check out my spaghetti drawing regarding my loops..



RED; Pump-250 Res-GPU-MB-Rad
YELLOW; Pump-CPU-Ram-400 Res-Rad

I just realized that I did not include the A5 block in the loop! Idiot
You may have also noticed that the SR 120.1 is in the case too. I may use it who knows?
Obviously, I have a few options, but I need to get this build done at some point.
Any suggestions, advice, positive or negative are welcome.

Have a scotch, I am!

[mBrane]

I've never been of fan of compression fittings (DD Fatboys or Perfect Seals, Tygon, and Herbie Clips *never* fail to deliver).

Because most of your fittings are barbs (as they should be), are you going to go naked, use tactfully-small zip ties, or Herbie Clips? I'd *never* suggest worm drives, for someone with your tastes!

I have no doubt that 7/16" over a good 1/2" barb can hold without clamps for most loops. The problem is that I'm now sold on always using a single loop, so pressure is now a bigger concern than ever.

Thoughts?

[Utnorris]

Looking sweet!

[theseeker]

Too late now, but a black delrin shelf would have looked really nice with all of the EK hardware.

I have a black and white one too. Once the case is powder coated, it should be easy to determine which color to use.

I've never been of fan of compression fittings (DD Fatboys or Perfect Seals, Tygon, and Herbie Clips *never* fail to deliver).

Because most of your fittings are barbs (as they should be), are you going to go naked, use tactfully-small zip ties, or Herbie Clips? I'd *never* suggest worm drives, for someone with your tastes!

I have no doubt that 7/16" over a good 1/2" barb can hold without clamps for most loops. The problem is that I'm now sold on always using a single loop, so pressure is now a bigger concern than ever.

Thoughts?

I use 3/8" tubing over 1/2" barbs and it works great. My reason for two loops is due to the number of blocks being used and the length of tubing for one loop. Not to mention the routing nightmare with one loop, plus I need to fill in the case.

Looking sweet!

Thank you!

[theseeker]

Here is my idea for the 250 res....







If I paint the fittings correctly, I might just get a floating effect. Since I did not have a good solution for mounting with the clamps, this appears to be my best bet. Actually, I think it will add more depth and interest to the overall build.
Thoughts?

[voigts]

with 2 quad rads, why are you even considering that single rad?

Are the res mounting pics just for mounting purposes, or is fluid going to be running out through the bottom of the res?

[theseeker]

with 2 quad rads, why are you even considering that single rad?

Are the res mounting pics just for mounting purposes, or is fluid going to be running out through the bottom of the res?

The single is in there just to support the midplate.

That is the way I propose to mount it to the midplate. The D-5 will directly pump into the res from the top of the EK top.

[theseeker]

It works! I filled it up with H20 and no support problems at all.

[barfastic]

pics!

[theseeker]

Out with the EK and in with the Aqua!





They did not send any instructions for this....



I drank it...
Big update on Sunday. Tomorrow is my Nephews 4th Birthday and I have to be Darth Vader..............

[shazza]

Nice blocks! Soak 'em in some scotch to get them primed and ready.

[theseeker]

Nice blocks! Soak 'em in some scotch to get them primed and ready.

Shazza, Please don't tell me you got your edjumication from NaeKuh's alma mater? I dipped them in Tequila!

Ugh. Now I'm wicked thirsty.

Get one, and a toast to you too Rich.

[skeyo]

I can't see last tree pictures Please reupload.

[theseeker]

Time for a lot of block augmentation, kind of like breast.........never mind.

We start with this...



Sorry, no pics of the surgery, we have seen naked nvidia cards. The patient afterwords...



The nickel looks green due the fact that I took this pic in my backyard and all of the green reflected. Additionally, I did not place the backs because I will be changing all of the screws to black. Yes, another tear down is on the way.







I will also replace the top hex heads on the AQ 580's with black hex heads. I must say that Aqua has found a superior mounting solution with their built in stand-offs and ease of installation overall.
The Twinconnect is outstanding, extremely sturdy and well thought out.
Shoggy, you guys need to design a case!

Cheers!

[OC Maximus]

Very beautiful blocks for sure.

[theseeker]

looks so sweet ,i like the way they design the inlet/outlet on the block,
TIM over the RAM or thermal pads ?

TIM! And Aqua does a great job.

Very beautiful blocks for sure.

Thank you!

[SovietKitsch]

+1 for Aqua Blocks. I love mine and love any build with them!