Feedback needed from everyone here PLEASE!

[p8ntslinger676]

no pics, come on you know XS better than that, and we should know better than to steal. i just want to see how it turned out after those preliminary drawings you sent me cus it seemed like a cool idea or at least pm me them to see cus im excited to see it.

[chunkylover77]

I would love to see this as well. I used to own an external box and absolutely loved it. Regret selling it to this day. The thing I love about external is you can get any case you want. And I'm a big time case whore. Would love to see you get this up and running.

[newls1]

Hey P8NTSLINGER676 & SOCCERSWIM8, I want to thank you guys for all your interest since I began this idea. P8NTSLINGER676, thank you for offering to help with the case at the beginning, but you know how ideas go, they change every minute, and it would have been to much of a hassle to keep sending you different case ideas, and i'm sure you understand what I mean. Here are 99% complete pictures, the only thing left to do is hose clamp everything.

Imageshack seems to be down at the moment, so I cant show them to you all yet I guess.

Let me explain how you power this waterbox. The back of the unit has 2 MOLEX connections, and 1 switch (I'll explain the switch later) I provide you (customer) 2 molex cables (made by yours truly ) and a PCI pass thru bracket. Simply install the PCI pass thru bracket into your PC, and then connect my 2 molex cables from the PCI pass thru bracket, to the 2 connections in the back of my water box. DONE! With those 2 connections made, your powering the pump, fan controller and the 2 4" CCFL's . The switch on the back of the unit controls the "ON or OFF" function of the lights. The only MOD you (the customer) will have to do is drill "2" 1 inch holes to your case as I ran 1/2" tubing for my waterbox so I could get every last drop of performance from it. People say use 7'16ths tubing as it doesnt hurt performance, but even If I did use 7/16's line, the tubing still gets squashed pretty bad going through the PCI expansion area, so I stuck with true 1/2inch tubing for everything. I provide the 2 grommets so no worry there . Also there will be an included allen key for the drain valve (and it works great, I've filled and flushed this system 3 times for testing purposes)

All the wiring inside the case is very neat and for the most part sleeved. The inside of this case has neon blue CCFL's, but different colors are always available. Taking the cover off the water box is a breeze, so filling the unit is very easy with the top of the RES being right in front of you. I personally kept the cover off till all the bleeding was done, and I find having the RAD on its side and slightly off level, made bleeding this unit MUCH EASIER then my personal PC which has pretty much the same stuff, but my RAD is on top of my case. I love my "thumb screw" usage for the RAD on the outside of the box, really breaks things up a little bit. Im using YATE LOON fans, so it is VERY quiet to say the least. Pricing is still something I have to go over, but will have the answer later today. I still have to make 1 more external power cable for this unit, but I cant right now as im out of molex pins . I should have those later next week however. As far as the paint color for the case, This type of paint (Hammer finish) comes in i think 6 different colors: BLACK, GREY, GREEN, AND I CANT REMEMBER THE REST, just wanted to let you all know, as this mock up unit is black, I just didnt want you all to think this was the only color. I also ship/use D-Tek fuzion blocks with these Let me see if imageshack is up yet...........?????

http://img462.imageshack.us/my.php?i...scf0830po5.jpg

http://img462.imageshack.us/my.php?i...scf0831zk5.jpg

http://img354.imageshack.us/my.php?i...scf0832cv2.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?i...scf0833ml0.jpg

Pleases feel free to PM me, and if you want to talk I'll shoot you my phone number Im going to take one more picture to with the whole bundle of every thing you will receive with my water box, but i'll have to do it later, as I need to leave for a moment.

[Petra]

VERY impressive-looking!

BTW, I have an idea for that PCI tubing pass-through which would allow for the use of 1/2" tubing without reducing the crossectional area of the flow path (and it would work without case modification). If I have a chance this weekend, I'll take a shot at modeling it for you.

[Hard H20]

newls1,

Very nice work indeed!

[newls1]

VERY impressive-looking!

BTW, I have an idea for that PCI tubing pass-through which would allow for the use of 1/2" tubing without reducing the crossectional area of the flow path (and it would work without case modification). If I have a chance this weekend, I'll take a shot at modeling it for you.

Thanks PETRA, and to everyone else. I just enjoy this community so much, cause everyone here is helpful. PETRA, I just got off the phone with QUOC, im shooting off an email to you all, with other stuff.

[newls1]

please start a new thread and post the pics with their URLs so there arent any links.

it will get more people to look at it and draw more attention to this great idea

I can build a house, I can make my 00 camaro Z28 go 9.81 in the 1/4 mile, and build PC's, BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO LIST THE PICS USING URL'S!

[newls1]

Here is a pic of "ALMOST" the complete package. The only thing it is missing is a second molex cable I believe.

http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?i...scf0834ac8.jpg

[newls1]

now that is awesome!!

i suggest starting a new thread to show everyone and getting the pic's url and posting them without links.

what is the flow line? pump>res> ?

and how does that power thing work? it looks awesome.

definitely start a new thread for this though

The flow line is this RES-PUMP-RAD-CPU BLOCK-RES. I like this flow a little better.

[newls1]

lol

when you post there is that mountain icon with a yellow background called "insert image"

right click on you pic in imageshack, press copy image location, and paste it under the insert image button.

wow that is some impressive stuff there! lol

now start that thread!

Hey, thanks..... Is someone going to yell at me for starting a new thread about this

[phelan1777]

Sweet idea and nice look of it as well.

1 question, potential for swapping out parts? Different pump/res etc?

[newls1]

Sweet idea and nice look of it as well.

1 question, potential for swapping out parts? Different pump/res etc?

OF COURSE The RAD is held in with 4 thumb screws, and the pump is help in with velcro. The is still enough room to add BIGGER items if needed. Im not sure on the RES, but if someone is creative enough, you can make anything work.

[newls1]

OK, I'll work on that in about 20 minutes or so, I have to get a few things done first

[shadow of chaos]

How are temps? these should be as good as the kit inside them really, and not like the koolance exos etc.. in other words, the kit in this external housing should be as good as that kit inside the pc.

How about altering fan speed? not possible?

i had an idea of like a water level monitor to go in the res aswell, like if it goes below a certain level it could beep so you know it needs a top up or whatever.. not really essential though as you can see the res through the window anyway.

Seems really good, but wouldnt having a high end gpu & cpu all in one loop on a triple thermochill rad make temps go a little high?, especially if you are overclocking.. Shame 2 rads cant fit in there.

[septim]

looks roomy enough for other types of res, like the multioption...
some sort of handle would also be nice...

[newls1]

It seems as though my thread got locked (the other thread i've made) for selling outside the classifieds. What do you all think I should do?

[septim]

re post in the right thread next time.
at least the one here is still good, this is basically a watercooling idea.
don't mention pricing in this thread, do it via pms and emails, or
in the selling thread.

*i think in a reply above post you mentioned a price, better edit that said post.

hmm also nice case for and external pump rad res you got there.

[newls1]

OK......For pictures and buying of the product, please click this link for now on. It is my understanding that I broke a rule here (I apologize for that too) and started a thread in the classifieds section here (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...=1#post2115921)

[newls1]

Thank you, and 1 more note to everyone...... I bought some new case cover screws to help in appearance, will see how they look in about 20 minutes.

[newls1]

that link doesnt work.

just put up a thread with pictures and prices in the selling section

A mod put my stuff in the SERVICES section I have new updated pics using new case screws (brass, threw out the sheet metal ones)

[newls1]

Here is the link for everyone http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=139984
Not much going on in that section & to be honest with you all I feel like i'm in DETENTION, but I guess this is the only section for this to be in?

[SiGfever]

The screws do look a lot better but my suggestion would be to paint the expanded metal grill black.

[newls1]

The screws do look a lot better but my suggestion would be to paint the expanded metal grill black.

I tried painting the metal mesh, however I cant get the paint to stick as the mesh is GALVANIZED and I can't get my paint to stick at all! I think it looks great the way it is......... Can someone post in my new thread, as its getting lonely in there

[SiGfever]

I tried painting the metal mesh, however I cant get the paint to stick as the mesh is GALVANIZED and I can't get my paint to stick at all! I think it looks great the way it is......... Can someone post in my new thread, as its getting lonely in there

If it is galvanized you will need to "pickle" it before you can paint it. Rinse it with vinegar and then it will accept paint.

Oh and if you mean in the "Classified Section" only you can post to your thread, all else must PM. (Thanks Vapor I was having a Senior Moment).

[newls1]

If it is galvanized you will need to "pickle" it before you can paint it. Rinse it with vinegar and then it will accept paint.

Oh and if you mean in the "Classified Section" only you can post to your thread, all else must PM.

Im in the "SERVICES" section