Project: Back To Black

[Mekrel]

I just make sure I cut the right length off, melt the ends a tad so they don't fray. Cut about an inch of heat shrink off and place 2/3rds of it over the braid and a 1/3rd over the wire coming out of the braid.

Wrap wire and braid in some kitchen foil to stop them getting burnt and then blast the heat shrink with a heat gun I've got.

About to start tubing now

[Cyprio]

Why no stars?!??!!

Looking great Mekrel.

ps i love Tom too. :P

[silverphoenix]

How much did it set you back to get that pump bracket lasered? I have no idea how much it costs to get things lasered or water jet cut.

[Nicoleef]

Amazing custom project, subscribed
btw those pump brackets are great i want one of those

[Mekrel]

How much did it set you back to get that pump bracket lasered? I have no idea how much it costs to get things lasered or water jet cut.

Think Tom charged me something like £10 for it, which includes the laser cutting of it and Powder coating

[Xilikon]

The cost depends on what need to be done. If you provide your own DWG file, it cost less (Mekrel have done that himself I think). If you provide just a drawing or indications with no DWG file, the cost will be more.

My own lasercut parts cost me about the same ballpark as Mekrel and I created the DWG files myself (had a old ACAD 14 academic license I kept in case).

[dnb#]

1st: subsribed
2nd will you merry me?

[silverphoenix]

Think Tom charged me something like £10 for it, which includes the laser cutting of it and Powder coating

That isn't too bad, I may look into laser/waterjet cutting here for my sidepanel.

[peebee]

10 Bucks is just like a gift! A simple window made by waterjet or lasercut is not available for less than 50€ in germany. I cut the window by myself now with dremel & co. Selfmade costs lot of work, but it makes you proud.

I am nearly finished with my LL-Cube. Just have to add some LEDs and sleeving.

Hey mekrel! Now hurry up, or I am faster than you

I can´t wait to see more pics now.

[Eddie3dfx]

I did a really cool brushed steel backsplash for our kitchen and a local company charged me $130 to waterjet the square cutouts for the outlets and the actual pieces to size.
I can't imagine 1 square cutout costing more than $50-75

[Xilikon]

Be careful, cutting a flat panel in shape and cutting a side door is not the same thing. The first doesn't need to be zeroed before starting while the latter need to be zeroed or it will cut in the wrong place.

30-50£ would be what you should expect + shipping to and back from. My cuts was also done on a flat sheet, not a side window

[silverphoenix]

Be careful, cutting a flat panel in shape and cutting a side door is not the same thing. The first doesn't need to be zeroed before starting while the latter need to be zeroed or it will cut in the wrong place.

30-50£ would be what you should expect + shipping to and back from. My cuts was also done on a flat sheet, not a side window

that's about $70-$110. Hmm I need 3 holes cut square with radiused corners. If it was your usual thin side panel I would but its the V2000 anodized alu so lol. I'm gonna try to get some quotes from local places.

[Xilikon]

that's about $70-$110. Hmm I need 3 holes cut square with radiused corners. If it was your usual thin side panel I would but its the V2000 anodized alu so lol. I'm gonna try to get some quotes from local places.

If you are in the UK, send a PM to welshtom about this. If you are in the US or Australia, it's more cost effective to find your local shop since shipping the side panel would be cost prohibitive.

In my case, I didn't have to ship anything beside the DWGH file and that's why I was able to pull it cheaper (along with doing the design myself).

That's also why it's harder to compare prices about laser or wet cutting.

[silverphoenix]

If you are in the UK, send a PM to welshtom about this. If you are in the US or Australia, it's more cost effective to find your local shop since shipping the side panel would be cost prohibitive.

In my case, I didn't have to ship anything beside the DWGH file and that's why I was able to pull it cheaper (along with doing the design myself).

That's also why it's harder to compare prices about laser or wet cutting.

well I can do a DWGH file myself, should be too bad. I'm rusty with autocad, Just need simple cutouts and mebe some lettering at most if it's not too much more. I found a place that does both water and laser asked for a quote.

[Xilikon]

I mean DWG (damn fat fingers :p)...

[situman]

Hi is the top of the case riveted or screwed on? How did u get the top off? Thanks.

[peebee]

Top of the case is just screwed on!

[MasterChiefElmo]

Merkrel in your opinion what is the best radiator for around $140 USD?

[Nate P.]

Merkel in your opinion what is the best radiator for around $140 USD?

Thermochill PA120.3

[MasterChiefElmo]

Thermochill PA120.3

Thanks man ill look into buying them... trying to get all my parts up...

[Yeknom]

Merkrel in your opinion what is the best radiator for around $140 USD?

I don't think there is any rad costs more than $140 USD, except for the HW Labs BIX 480

[Mekrel]

We'll sun was out and I've had some new parts come - still waiting on some more.

Still not got to grips with the D40 (so go easy on the shocking photos) - mind you, I've not had chance. Get over Christmas (our golden quarter) and we're into a new product launch now.

BitsPower G1/4 3/8ID 5/8OD Compression fittings (best quality fittings I've ever used - Shame the photographer can't do them justice).


DangerDen MPC Multi fit chipset block (goes to show how chunky these BP barbs are, top is upside down as it fits my DFI better that way from the looks of things).


Thermalright HR-09S Type 2 for the mosfets on my DFI board.


Enzotech SB-S1L for DFI southbridge:


I've re-sleeved my PSU, as I don't like the fishnet stuff most PSU's come with:
Before:



After:


This is the stuff you can get from ChilledPC, it's nice and thick - kind double woven if I were to describe it best.

ATX24 pin, each braid done to a pair of wires. Dualbrain with his PC343B and Murderbox gave me the inspiration. Thanks guys.



Still waiting on:
Tygon 3400 3/8 - 5/8 (Aquatuning)
4* G3/8 to G/14 reducers (Aquatuning)
Backplate (ChilledPC)
More braiding for the last 3 modular cables (ChilledPC)
5/8OD Green Primochill coils (ChilledPC)

[disruptfam]

those pics are very good matey...

Looks very nice!

i need more updates!!!

[Nate P.]

Wow, that 24pin ATX power connector looks amazing! Keep it up!

[Xilikon]

Looks great... I have been thinking about sleeving the PSU wires for some time. Mekrel, sleeving the ATX connector is that easy ? Any tips to share ?

The BitsPower connectors is also great