[Project] YAMMS

[IanY]

I love the Un-Bling-Ification project you did to the OCZ memory fan

Maybe I should copy that image and e-mailit to OCZ management so that they can get a clue what people want

[Pellepel]

No casters? Last pic looks really good, maybe cuz its the nice setup up. Like the black grill and mesh behind it.

[dho]

what is that mesh in between the grills and rad? me likey!

That would be 120mm black steel mesh fan filter. The picture makes it look like they're sporting a potbelly, but it's really no more than a slightly beveled lip around the circle. It fits pretty flush.

I went as far as buying some FilterRight aluminum filters, but after test-fitting them realized the bulky plastic and floppy aluminum didn't really fit with the clean theme.

looks good, I think that dvd drive is begging to be stealthed or covered with a li li cover.

That's a great idea, and you're totally right of course. The problem is, you're also the devil. That would be textbook build-creep. I won't fall for it! Next thing you know it'll be a few more screws, just one more fan. Maybe just paint something a slightly different color. Just one more hit. That's all and the project will be perfect. Wait, two fans. Three. Grills. LEDs!!

I love the Un-Bling-Ification project you did to the OCZ memory fan

Thanks. I love this piece of hardware, but fitting 8 LEDs(!) and chroming it is just obnoxious. I won't lie - I like a little color and style, but how about some moderation.

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I am trying to bite my tongue, but there is a serious possibility of finally running loops today. I'm excited! I'm sure the lawn can wait a day..

[IanY]

Oh the dreaded lawn !! I'm going into my cave to hide !!

[charles_h]

Excellent work dho.

On the subject of implants - well, sort of anyway. The one thing about those fan controllers that irks me are the "erect nipple" looking rotary dials. IMHO, it would be great if they were the kind that you could push in when you're done playing with and they would be flush with the facade. I don't know what the kind I'm talking about are called but I reckon they incorporate a spring w/ retention clip or something...

In any event, keep up the great work!

[dho]

In any event, keep up the great work!

That means a lot coming from you. At least half the effort I've put into this project is due to the murderbox wallpaper i have on my desktop.

No casters?

you got me. I forget them. Now installed.. painfully.. not much room to work under those rads.

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The custom mesh pump stands turned out alright. Not perfect, but I lack the tools and skills to get what I wanted mentally into physical form. They'll work though. Go ahead and laugh at my awful cuts, I can take it. It'll be our little secret that they're now hidden under rubber trim.









I now declare these pumps the PUMP TANK BRIGADE. ROLL OUT!



First strike: the PTB takes control of Lower YAMMS



Upper YAMMS is being attacked by some sort of black octopus







And a couple of rear shots if you're into that sort of thing..






I didn't get to tubing everything up yesterday, but as of 15 minutes ago, I have completed all the sleeving, fan wiring, and route testing. I am effectively done with the case. Tubing next!

.. after I mow the lawn

[mpower1001]

I now declare these pumps the PUMP TANK BRIGADE. ROLL OUT!

Too funny

[disruptfam]

very nice starting to get to the business end of things now

[twwen2]

Haha here come the Liang DDC tank corps, look out!!

Nice pics, it's coming together nicely!

[ubermensch]

Haha here come the Liang DDC tank corps, look out!!

Nice pics, it's coming together nicely!

My thoughts exactly.. looks like a tank!

Those are some awesome photos.. drools!

[dho]

Hi guys. This build isn't dead, but I'm considering swapping some parts. Rewinding to last weekend, leak testing went off without a hitch, so I started some light benching. The Mushkin DDR3 2x2gb kit clocked at 7-7-6-18 @1600mhz on 1.85v without an issue. I'm sure it can at least go up to 1800 with some timing and voltage, but I'm not all that bothered about it at the moment.

What I am bothered by is that my QX9650 ES is a pretty mediocre chip. Specifically it's prime 8hr stable at 1.304v @3.8ghz. Load temps on it are 49-53 depending on ambient at time of day. So there's some room to clock it up to 4ghz without passing 1.4v. Sounds ok so far, right? The annoying part is the droop on this board. In order to stay at 1.304v loaded (~1.365v idle), I have to set 1.4v bios. That's a pretty hefty droop. Options at this point are live with it (I don't particularly want to clock the bios over 1.4v) or switch the board to something with better power management to tighten it up a little. The Asus Rampage Extreme comes to mind, and the upcoming 790i FTW sounds interesting).

I'm still mulling it over, and will post pics of the current setup this weekend anyway. Please share any thoughts you have!

[dho]

Felt bad making a post without any eye candy, so here's a teaser

[disruptfam]

i smell the 1st MM mdpc...

[Razor_Blade]

What I am bothered by is that my QX9650 ES is a pretty mediocre chip. Specifically it's prime 8hr stable at 1.304v @3.8ghz. Load temps on it are 49-53 depending on ambient at time of day. So there's some room to clock it up to 4ghz without passing 1.4v. Sounds ok so far, right? The annoying part is the droop on this board. In order to stay at 1.304v loaded (~1.365v idle), I have to set 1.4v bios. That's a pretty hefty droop. Options at this point are live with it (I don't particularly want to clock the bios over 1.4v) or switch the board to something with better power management to tighten it up a little. The Asus Rampage Extreme comes to mind, and the upcoming 790i FTW sounds interesting).

I'm still mulling it over, and will post pics of the current setup this weekend anyway. Please share any thoughts you have!

You could get an e8600. I know is sounds like a downgrade, but I have been running an 8400 for a month now and love it. This is coming from a q6600 3.8 ghz 24/7 user. Unless you are doing encoding or massively multi threaded work, you will notice a speed INCREASE from going to 2 cores (as long as you are OC'ing the dual to a higher frequency). 4.3 ghz is way faster than 3.8. It is up to you though. Your board is great with dual core chips.

[skinnee]

Not so fast..... I won't finish MINE ever.....

Fixed it for ya!

[twwen2]

Haha Skinne & R3.

I'm busting to see full pics, the teaser has done it's job on me dho!

[Loser777]

Is that an ES chip? What model is it?

[dho]

You could get an e8600...

Yeah, it's really tempting. Unfortunately I've been gaming less and working from several VMs at once on my desktop lately, so I really need the quad. Maybe I'll turn this into a vm/crunching box and build a new e8600 gaming one.. hmmmm...

Is that an ES chip? What model is it?

Yep. QX9650 ES c1.

[dho]

Running out of time in the day, so let's get this going. No exterior pics - will have to wait until tomorrow. Here are the interior ones!

[MomijiTMO]

OMG those night shots are pure sex. . .. .

[disruptfam]

Finish this up some i can submit ya rig to mdpc

Looks great

[twwen2]

Just loverly Is the tubing clear or UV reactive as well?

[Arni]

http://leet.net/dho/lc_200807/IMG_1472_small.jpg
http://leet.net/dho/lc_200807/IMG_1475_small.jpg

perfect

[Dangals]

love the colour combo - looks great!

[cobra_kai]

love the blue and green combo