My "murder" project.

[Systemcepe]

Once again...great job! Looks superb!

[mykle]

One of the cleanest installs I've ever seen. Now to wipe the drool off my keyboard.

[disruptfam]

charles

what size sleeving would i need to sleeve these tubes,has to be snug... cheers

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=2728

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

charles

what size sleeving would i need to sleeve these tubes,has to be snug... cheers

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=2728

uhhh half inch lolz the tube is bigger than half inch OD i just ordered some uv sleeve for my tube today

[disruptfam]

1/2 sleeving?

[charles_h]

Thanks for the comments Systemcepe and mykle.

charles

what size sleeving would i need to sleeve these tubes,has to be snug... cheers

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=2728

I don't have 1st hand knowledge with that hose diameter but if I had to guess, I'd go with the 1/2" size. Unless you want hose showing through the braid, you need sleeve that will fit over the hose and be as close as possible to its minimum expansion size. I used the 1/2" on FC's mb and there was a hair of hose show through. With a 5/8" OD, you should be golden with the 1/2" product. Incidentally, I went with the Tygon 1/2" ID - 11/16" OD rather than the 3/4" OD I usually use - I was trying to keep the hose as lean as possible. I will also say, use the clean cut techflex product or you will lose your mind trying to work with the standard PET sleeving. It will frey like a MOFO while trying to feed it over the hoses. Hot knifing the ends won't help either because then you won't be able to get it over the hose.


Project Update: Got the 120mm fan installed under the Raptors and proceeded with thermal testing. I'm pleased to report that despite an ambient room temp of 26°C, the buttoned up murderbox internal ambient temp topped out at 37°C. I think that's completely acceptable. The system is comprised of 2x 8800GTX's, 2x WD Raptors, and a QX6700. S.M.A.R.T. is reporting the Raptors @ 35-38°C. Obviously the top grill will only work with a LC'd system. For those still a little nervous about airflow, Nils and I whipped up a modification to the backplate that will be offered along side the standard version.





The cutout will be down by the CPU and hottie bits and should do a nice job of providing further heat escape - not to mention tying in with the top grill.

[disruptfam]

thanks charles!- now to find somewhere that ships to Aus to get that particular sleeving.......................

i like that backplate

[charles_h]

thanks charles!- now to find somewhere that ships to Aus to get that particular sleeving.......................

i like that backplate

Cheers.

Good luck with the sleeving M8.

[Dangals]

Charles that back plate is amazing - I assume that it will still work ok with a regular TJ07??

If so when can I buy one and how much?

[emoners]

charles, can you teach me how you sleeved the SATA cables? by the way, nice look for the backplate...but wouldn't it be just a little too much?

[MomijiTMO]

That backplate just rules. Great work!

[[cTx]Hype]

God i love every thing you do charles X_o you touch my heart with your work

[hiiyah777]

For those still a little nervous about airflow, Nils and I whipped up a modification to the backplate that will be offered along side the standard version.





The cutout will be down by the CPU and hottie bits and should do a nice job of providing further heat escape - not to mention tying in with the top grill.

Ooh! I want, I want!! It looks like it might help with air cooling, too! You're a genius!

EDIT: You too Nils

SECOND EDIT: I'll just throw this idea out there: What if on the top of that design where you have the word "murderMod", you did the same dripping blood looking thing like on the front panel. Then it just flowed into the squigglies on the bottom, with the murderMod word on the bottom horizontally just like it does on the top panel? I don't know if I described that very clearly, but it sort of ties in the front AND top all into one piece of heaven. No?

[Blacky]

I wish I could had one

[nsidious]

oustanding work awesome looking machine

[64dragon]

Charles that back plate is amazing - I assume that it will still work ok with a regular TJ07??

If so when can I buy one and how much?

i can't speak for him but i dont think it would work for the regular atx mount because the gap at the top and bottom is not equal. you would have to raise the bottom guide rail and make the top one closer to the top of the case.

it does look good tho Charles

[Steffen]

Looks damn fine. Send me two please. One for my wall and one for the case

[evil-98]

OMG i need that..! and a couple other things

[Mankz_91]

Charles, it looks beautiful.

I love the fact you've carried the little details on throught the case, like the little acrylic and metal bits that support the ribbing are just a jenius level of attenetion to detail.

[Friedchicken]

Well, I now have the murderbox in my possession without the need to bring "muscle".

As nice as the unit looks in these photos, it doesn't even come close to actual represenation when viewed in-person.

One thing I am very impressed with, which is hard to see in the photos, is the matching base powdercoat on all the parts, and how they work so well as a base to the black PCB of the Evga motherboard and graphic cards.

The Raptors, the braiding and all the silver components just "pop". All edges(cut via waterjet) are perfect and nothing was untouched. Even the power supply (as ugly a component as they are), looks like it was integrated perfectly.

Even the small touches not illustrated in the photos are purposeful and fit within the overall design theme in mind. Nothing looks like it was done as an afterthought- a huge challenge considering how much actual customization has gone into this product.

The one thing I think many of us who "customize" our machines should take away from this the lack of parlour tricks to impress. No CCFL overloads, LED Fans, crazy add-ons, etc.

I really think murderbox represents a shift in thinking for the PC customization scene. It really does represent a "No Compromize" approach. You can be assured that if you get a murderbox or a murderMod component, it will be amazing.

Charles/Nils, I can't thank you enough for the late nights & early mornings spent creating this work of art.

[dualbrain]

Hey Friedchicken! Glad that you made it home safely Enjoy the machine ... and don't forget your wife!!!

Best,
Nils

[twwen2]

Aha! Now that's more like it!

Enjoy that Murderbox FriedChicken, it's a work of art

[Friedchicken]

Hey Friedchicken! Glad that you made it home safely Enjoy the machine ... and don't forget your wife!!!

Best,
Nils

Sadly, I think my wife is more in love with this machine then me.

Pro/cons of having a techie wife.

[charles_h]

Thanks for the comments Guys.

I assume that it will still work ok with a regular TJ07??

If so when can I buy one and how much?

As 64Dragon say's, the motherboard tray is not symmetrical in relation to the backplate. There will be murderMod backplates available for both ATX and inverted ATX orientations - for those of you that swing the other way.

Our goal is to have the website up and running and be ready to take orders by July 21st - hopefully. No price yet since it's still only virtual.

charles, can you teach me how you sleeved the SATA cables? by the way, nice look for the backplate...but wouldn't it be just a little too much?

Is there a particular question regarding sleeving SATA cables or do you need it explained step by step?

Sleeving SATA cables is much like the birds and the bees... the cable is the...uhh... well... ok, the sleeve is like a... umm...

As for the new backplate being a little too much, well, it may not be for everyone and until we have a working prototype made, it's still only virtual.

That backplate just rules. Great work!

Thank you Sir!

God i love every thing you do charles X_o you touch my heart with your work

Wow, thank you. Your comments motivate me immensely.

Ooh! I want, I want!! It looks like it might help with air cooling, too! You're a genius!

EDIT: You too Nils

SECOND EDIT: I'll just throw this idea out there: What if on the top of that design where you have the word "murderMod", you did the same dripping blood looking thing like on the front panel. Then it just flowed into the squigglies on the bottom, with the murderMod word on the bottom horizontally just like it does on the top panel? I don't know if I described that very clearly, but it sort of ties in the front AND top all into one piece of heaven. No?

Cheers.

I don't see any reason why we can't incorporate the new backplate into your case.

As for your idea - it's exactly something we played with. We tried all kinds of stuff. Nils even came up with the idea of creating the same touch sensitive "spot" we use on the front plate to activate the optical drive door, but instead having it turn on and off the lighting. It get's a bit complicated though, essentially because the back plate is only 1/16" thick as opposed to the 1/8" of the front panel. We'll definitely explore a more elaborate design for the future but for now, we'll get a prototype made of the present design and see how it looks in reality.

oustanding work awesome looking machine

Cheers!

Looks damn fine. Send me two please. One for my wall and one for the case

hehe, you can have one for your wall but you can't alter murderMod 0001. Don't worry, I'll create something totally unique for you.

Charles, it looks beautiful.

I love the fact you've carried the little details on throught the case, like the little acrylic and metal bits that support the ribbing are just a jenius level of attenetion to detail.

Thank you Mankz.

I was deeply inspired by your work in Watery. Simply brilliant.

Charles/Nils, I can't thank you enough for the late nights & early mornings spent creating this work of art.

My pleasure. Enjoy, my friend.



Render Treats: Concept renders of the next featured project. Hopefully, we'll start the build in early August. When we have more details, we'll create a worklog and answer any and all questions. For now our focus is getting the new website up and running - ready for orders.

[evil-98]

wow that thing looks great! best of luck to you charles