The ~100lb Project

[sfxs]

A work-in-progress build log.

The goal of my project is to create a well designed case and watercooling system that will serve to cool my newest pc build for the next ~10 years. I am aiming for a system that is sturdy, quiet, and durable. I am relatively new to water cooling, but I have been researching it pretty much constantly since the beginning of July. With these goals in mind, I have chosen the following components:

~ Casing ~

• Yeong Yang - YY-0430 Cube Server Case
  1. link - retailer
  2. link - a review
  3. comments: I needed a considerably large case, and was not keen on full-tower style cases. It came down to either this case, or the MountainMods U2-UFO Opti-1203. Chose the Yeong Yang in the end since I preferred steel over aluminum.
• Two sheets of 5052 Brushed Aluminum 24"x12"
  1. link - retailer
  2. comments: for use as a custom backplate to mount PSU, switch relay, and fan; also to be used for other mounting brackets.
• Four Scythe Anti-Vibration HDD Stabilizer 2
  1. link - retailer
  2. comments: I was originally planning to use an internal raid enclosure, but I cut down to only four disks and this should be quieter and cheaper
• Handles - very large handles
  1. link - retailer
  2. comments: this case is going to be heavy, and I needed some handles to make it less unwieldy - these handles are BIG
• Lots and lots of little bits
  1. cable clips and ties
  2. vinyl edging trim
  3. foams and tapes
  4. more nuts screws and bolts than I can keep track of

~ Water Loop ~

• Iwaki MD-20RZT
  1. link - retail
  2. comments: I considered dual DDC's, but in the end preferred an AC pump, and one that would definitely last me a Long Time.
  3. update: using these to mount to case: 6772K811
• Theromochill PA120.3
  1. link - retailer
  2. comment: hail to the king, don't think this choice needs explaining.
• AquaXtreme MP-05 SP LE
  1. link - retail
  2. comments: can't really define why I chose this over the Storm
• AquaXtreme MP-1
  1. link - retail
  2. comment: well rated, chose over Swiftech
• Masterkleer 7/16" ID 5/8" OD Tubing
  1. link - retail
  2. comment: fits well on the 1/2" fittings
• Fittings
  1. pair of brass reducer couplings 3/4" to 1/2"
  2. PVDF T-fittings, barbs, and couplings
  3. nickel-plated brass fittings for radiator and blocks
  4. machined Delrin fillport from Petra's
• Liquids
  1. Wal-mart distilled water (lots... never want to go again)
  2. Zerex Racing Super Coolant

~ Air Cooling ~

• Twelve Yate Loon D12SL-12
  1. link - retail
  2. with air filters
  3. comment: looking for low noise, quality fans
  4. update: added 4 more
  5. update: with vibration dampening gaskets
• Four Scythe "DF series" 92mm Super Silent Fan - L Speed
  1. link - retail
  2. with air filters
  3. comment: needed two 92mm fans for back of the case
  4. update: added 2 more
  5. update: with vibration dampening gaskets
• SwiftTech MCX159-CU
  1. link - retail
  2. comment: needed a decent northbridge cooler, also some Swiftech bga ram sinks
• Two Sunbeam 5-1/4" Rheobus
  1. link - retail
  2. comment: needed to control the absurd amount of fans I am ending up with
     

~ Electrical ~

• Circular-Pin Relay 12 VDC
  1. link - retail
  2. comment: read stories about those ready-made relays exploding, figured I'd make my own
• ABS Enclosure 4.3" H x 3.1" W x 2.6" D
  1. link - retail
  2. comment: can't be having exposide 115v AC around the case

That's all I have planned for components at this time.

-sfxs