Project: Back To Black

[Mekrel]

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

Very easy, especially the way I did it. I just wrote down what coloured wire went where and if it was a double wire (Some pins have two going into them).

Then I take out two pins at a time, starting with row 1-12 and sleeve those two then the next two and so fourth until 1-12 is done. Then I but a small rubber band around them to keep them together.

Then do the same for the bottom row (13-24) as I did for the top. That way I know better where the wires go back into. Then once they're individually sleeved, 10mm braid over the top.

Heat gun is a must, lighters never get a good shrink ratio for me.

To remove them, I used an old tool from when I bought an ACRyan Morf PSU braid kit. I've used pins before in the past, but they're a pain as when you pull the wire out (which takes some tugging) they fly out and you have to find them again

[Xilikon]

I see... Guess I need to order the Sunbeam sleeving kit (4 tools) for the job. I read some guides and without any tool, you need to get 2 staples unfolded and push both at the same time, which is a pain in the ass so I didn't bother trying.

[filthysanchez]

I have an ATX pin remover, as well as a molex one, and a safety pin bests them both, although the male molex one does work well(female, not so well).

[InfamousChu]

Love the attention to detail in your build! Cant wait to see finished product!

[disruptfam]

where did you get those fittings from? bitpower? do they ship worldwide?

[biglipzit]

Got the proper tools to remove those connector pins? I sleeved a PSU a while back without the proper tools and i swore to never do it again for as long as I live!

Your attention to detail is amazing and although it is taking a while it will sure be worth the wait. Can't wait to see your finished product!
Congratulations is in order.

[Meatpuppet]

I gave a whirl to sleeving some ATX and SATA power cables but decided it wasn't worth the effort. Your work is even more impressive given my failed attampt. Great job.

[Mekrel]

where did you get those fittings from? bitpower? do they ship worldwide?

I disruptfam, I bought these from Frozen-CPU in the States. I believe they ship world wide yes.

Thanks for the kind comments all.

[disruptfam]

yep i found them.. A lil pricey but they look like there worth it

[Xilikon]

yep i found them.. A lil pricey but they look like there worth it

Indeed. I'm tempted to get a few, at least for the visible parts of my loop. for 10 fittings, it would cost me about 70$ + shipping

Maybe in the future when I can't find what to do with my money

[headala]

I found mine at PPC's; their prices are usually cheaper than FrozenCPU's. Of course, I think EVERYONE's prices are cheaper than FrozenCPU's!

[peebee]

The sleeving is very popular now
Also did it. every single cable like dualbrain

[disruptfam]

how long did that take ya peebee?

[peebee]

hm... only the ATX? Maybe 3 hours at all. I took an extension cable, that was easier than sleeving the original of the PSU. I need that extension anyways, because it is an ATX-Break-Function for my aquearo which accelerates, when temps might get too high or flow is decreasing.

[NysoO]

Your work is flawless. Nice attention to details. Keep the good work going!

[~aoe~]

The sleeving is very popular now
Also did it. every single cable like dualbrain

You realise that I'm going to feel guilty if I don't do the same .

Those guys at MurderBox did this by mistake, and now it seems to have become the norm .

[~aoe~]

Nice choice on those BitsPower fittings. I was also considering them, but wasn't sure whether they would create a good seal with the Swiftech blocks I'm using (Apogee GTX, MCW30 and MCW60).

I hope you manage to complete the build soon as I can't wait to see some pics of the finished case .

[dualbrain]

Hello bloody-handed fellows

[smee]

Updates Mekrel!?!?!?!?

[Mech0z]

I really REALLY like this so I am in talks with chilledpc to get some of the same stuff done

[MasterChiefElmo]

Man idk if this computer build died or what but i wish it would come back!! this build was the first one that inspired me to go with a lian li 343b and started my water cooling addiction... oooo were ooo were did Mekrel go?!?!?

[Mekrel]

Mekrel is very much alive, and so is the project.

I moved house after getting a promotion, case should be finished next week

[MasterChiefElmo]

Well come on mekrel We need mo updates of the pc and a Few pics of the new Crib bro!!!!!!!

[BlackFlag]

Pics don't work for me...?