Custom Project: Black Silverstone TJ-10

[ben549]

I’ve finally decided to sell the XSPC DDC Res Top and get a different DDC Top and reservoir.
I’ve narrowed my choices down to:

• EK-DDC X-RES 100
• EK-DDC X-TOP
• XSPC Premium Laing DDC Clear Acrylic Top

I’m currently leaning towards the EK-DDC X-RES 100. Can anyone who has comment about it?

I also played with a Swiftech Micro-Res; I tapped 4 more G1/4” ports and 2 LED ports into it for testing. When I was on tapping the last port I accidently cracked the inside!!!!

[Pedalmonkey]

get the XSPC. it increases performance and reduces a lot of space. Martinm tested it and liked it best.

[daos]

Absolutely beautiful case! I have finally made the decision to get the TJ10, just like yours. I will definatly be keeping track of this thread.

Thanks alot for your attenion to detail and posting all of your work. Well done.

[ben549]

I just placed an order from Performance-PCs (although I hate them with a passion) and had it shipped via USPS 1-2 day shipping (no FedEx option and I hate my UPS guy).

2 x *** NEW *** Koolance Nozzle Coupling Adapter, G 1/4 Male-Male
2 x Bitspower Premium D-Plug Set
1 x Swiftech Replacement Thermal Pads
1 x Premium EL Wire: Red
1 x Novus Polish Kit, Plastic Polish & Scratch Remover, 2 oz
4 x Cord Clips 3/8" x 3/8" - Black
1 x EK Multioption RES Bottom Rev.2
- Fitting Size: No Fittings
1 x Blackfire4 UV LED 120mm Fan Sleeved - Red
1 x Professional Case Mod Sleeve Kit - Black
1 x 3M Scotch 4010 Industrial Strength Double Sided Mounting Tape
1 x Pre-Wired Delrin Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switches 16mm Black - Sleeved
- Switch Type: Vandal Red Ring
- Sleeve Color: Black
- Heatshrink Color: Black
1 x Enermax Security Screws
1 x EK-DDC X-RES 100
- Fitting Size: No Fittings
1 x Bitspower Anti-Vibration Ridged M3/M4 Screw Washers (Set of 20) - Black

I JUST CHECKED MY EMAIL AND AN EMAIL FROM NIKON HAS A TRACKING NUMBER WHICH SAYS MY D300 COMES TODAY!!!!! This of course means MANY updates in the next few days……..and very little sleep!

For all of you closely following my build the link below is my flickr account which has many images of my build not posted here. I love taking pictures it’s the write-ups and the explanations I hate. I have no problems answering any questions though.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/

[ls206]

I also played with a Swiftech Micro-Res; I tapped 4 more G1/4” ports and 2 LED ports into it for testing. When I was on tapping the last port I accidently cracked the inside!!!!

Hi Ben, how did you tap the holes?
My plastic cap is stripping...

[disruptfam]

can you post a tutorial on how to tap ?

[ben549]

Sure! I will try to get it posted today!

[evil-98]

OMG... D300... you bastard..

edit:

nice build btw

[ls206]

Sure! I will try to get it posted today!

cheers dude! much appreciated.

[disruptfam]

OMG... D300... you bastard..

edit:

nice build btw

i know!!! d300

send me your ol camera

[evil-98]

i know!!! d300

send me your ol camera

id probably be closer send it to me!

[ben549]

The pictures for the tutorial are up on my flickr; I will add more descriptions later!

Direct link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2734171...7605473462934/

So I was going to shoot the tutorial with my new D300 but the Lexar 8GB 300x UDMA Compact flash card I bought only showed 950mb once formatted; so I had to shoot the tutorial with my D80.

[Hor$eman]

The first example will be the best. This is because when the corner is filled with liquid, the flow in the bend is liquid on liquid, which will have minimal resistance by providing laminar flow. This type of turn is called a "Flow-T" (upside down T. in this case).

[disruptfam]

please send your d80,to This Address

XXXxxxXXX

brisbane Australia

[BlueAqua]

This build is looking great. Can't wait for updates. I love your implementation with the 9800GX2, I think I might steal it.

[mpower1001]

Just curious how the tygon 1/2-5/8 tubing bends, does it kink easy?

[ben549]

The first example will be the best. This is because when the corner is filled with liquid, the flow in the bend is liquid on liquid, which will have minimal resistance by providing laminar flow. This type of turn is called a "Flow-T" (upside down T. in this case).

I’m not even sure I will be using this setup as it may interfere with the second pump and reservoir.

please send your d80,to This Address

XXXxxxXXX

brisbane Australia

Sure ill send the D80, just as soon as you send ~$850 USD!

This build is looking great. Can't wait for updates. I love your implementation with the 9800GX2, I think I might steal it.

Just be carful as it has many limitations……

Just curious how the tygon 1/2-5/8 tubing bends, does it kink easy?

Lol it only kinks; I’m using black Anti-Kink coils with black Feser coolant so aesthetically it works.

[ben549]

A few people have asked what paints I used and a picture is easier than a long description….



http://www.flickr.com/photos/27341713@N03/2559619157/

[disruptfam]

d300?

[ben549]

d300?

uhhhh.....I don't follow......

[ls206]

I think he's talking about your camera....(i.e. did you take the pictures with the d300? i think I might wet myself)

Edit: dude, thanks for the tapping pic's - what size drill bits and tap did you use? (M12 1.25 or 1.5?) cheers.

[mpower1001]

You can get them online at stores such as Performance-PCs (although I advise against them) and frozencpu. I used three ACE 40 x 20mm UV Glow Fan - Red in my mod.

What happen with performance-pcs? I was going to order some water cooling stuff from them.

[ben549]

d300?

Yea, that picture of the paints was taken with the D300. One of the reasons I really like Flickr is because if you look at the bottom right section of the page there is an “Addition Information” section; which not only lists which camera was used but all of the settings of the camera. One thing this forum seems to be missing is a good photography tutorial. This is XtremeSystems; we need to be able to show them off!

I think he's talking about your camera....(i.e. did you take the pictures with the d300? i think I might wet myself)

Edit: dude, thanks for the tapping pic's - what size drill bits and tap did you use? (M12 1.25 or 1.5?) cheers.

What you should use is:
11.8mm HSS Drill Bit (make sure it has the right tip so that you “scrape” rather then gouge!)
1/4" BSP with 19 TPI Tap

In my tutorial I’m not using any of the proper sized tools. The tap I have is 20 TPI which is why at the end I have to rethread it with a different fitting. The drill bit I use is very small compared to the 11.8mm HSS Drill Bit you should use but acrylic is very soft so the tap takes care of that.

What happen with performance-pcs? I was going to order some water cooling stuff from them.

Oh something about shipping me the wrong parts then telling me that I ordered the wrong parts. “…..you ordered the wrong size! That is not our fault!” this kind of statement just screams great customer service HA HA. All in all if you don’t have to deal with their customer service their alright but don’t bother if you do….

[ShArKo]

men.......that config its great..........jejejejejej I love it

[RockfordFosgate]

Tj10 and Tj09 not very good for watercooling