Danr! That looks freaking great m8! Love the clean look of it! But where are you going to hook the second 120x2 rad ? Also on the bottom part?
Danr! That looks freaking great m8! Love the clean look of it! But where are you going to hook the second 120x2 rad ? Also on the bottom part?
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Many thanks!Originally Posted by drbhatti
I put allot of consideration into that question and this is what I came up with. Martinm210 has stated many times that we are over pumping our loops and with DDC-2 Pumps I believe I will still be over 1.5GPM with is enough to fullfill my target. While I have had DDC-2 pump stopage, I will be using the BigNG to shut down the system in case I have any more.
I guess the other reason is it was the only thing that would allow me to route the way I want... hopefully
Thanks James. It is coming together quite nice. I am seriouly interested in the Murdermod sleeve, but I dont know if I will be able to stomach the shipping.
And yes, both rads will be going in the basement, and I am still very interesed in seeing if I will be able to pull it off with the resevoirs in the location they are in.
It is killing me that I dont have all the parts, as I would love to get this thing together before the GTX 280 gets replaced with a die shrink LOL
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Just spotted NCIX had a little sale on Corsair Dominator TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF with a nice $40 rebate so I had to pick them up. While I love my G.Skills they just would not look good in the system, so they must be retired or sent to a new home.
Wife is gonna kick my ass
I always wondered whether the feser quad rad and a dual rad like the MCR220would fit in the lower chamber of the TJ07 for my next tri sli build and by looking @ your pictures, it looks like it would. Nice build BTW.
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Lappy:
Late 2008 "Unibody" MBP 2.4 GHZ(with OCZ Vertex 250GB)
If you want to pack and ship your side panel to Vancouver, I'd be happy to cut it for you. It's not a service we're planning to offer but I'd like to try the process with you if you're interested.
Cutting a brushed, anodized piece of aluminum is tricky business - I've learned this from experience. I'll say that in the early days, a few panels lost their lives. One of the problems occurs if the aggregate that's shot with the water gets up and under the backside of the panel (the backside being the outer face since you have to cut the panel from the inside). What can happen is the abrasive aggregate gets trapped between the panel and the steel slats in the water jet table. The aggregate shoots out sideways which causes a hazing of the surface and ultimately damages the brushed finish. Even re-anodizing won't help - you'll still see the damage. Another problem is simply poor handling at the shop. I've had panels damaged by some assclown leaning a piece of metal against it.
I'm pleased to say I've finally got a system for cutting side panels that allows me to sleep at night when they're at the shop. I mean after all, a side panel represents $300 - since it's irreplaceable.
As for the MDPC-X/murderMod sleeving: shipping shouldn't be too bad for you; it's only coming from Vancouver.
If you want to pack and ship your side panel to Vancouver, I'd be happy to cut it for you. It's not a service we're planning to offer but I'd like to try the process with you if you're interested.
Cutting a brushed, anodized piece of aluminum is tricky business - I've learned this from experience. I'll say that in the early days, a few panels lost their lives. One of the problems occurs if the aggregate that's shot with the water gets up and under the backside of the panel (the backside being the outer face since you have to cut the panel from the inside). What can happen is the abrasive aggregate gets trapped between the panel and the steel slats in the water jet table. The aggregate shoots out sideways which causes a hazing of the surface and ultimately damages the brushed finish. Even re-anodizing won't help - you'll still see the damage. Another problem is simply poor handling at the shop. I've had panels damaged by some assclown leaning a piece of metal against it.
I'm pleased to say I've finally got a system for cutting side panels that allows me to sleep at night when they're at the shop. I mean after all, a side panel represents $300 - since it's irreplaceable.
As for the MDPC-X/murderMod sleeving: shipping shouldn't be too bad for you; it's only coming from Vancouver.
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I figured that it would be intense, that is why I was so dejected when I figured it was not worth trying to find a shop local. There were just too many varialbes involved with a one-off panel. I like to spend money on computers, but I hate wasting it.
I am down like Charlie Brown for sending my panel to you :p
Thanks RRR, nothing compared to your buildTurtletrax... Build is NICE, bro....Impressive as hell. That thing is the Blinginator LOL
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I can just see the excitement in that post Turtletrax
Lol, you have no idea !!I can just see the excitement in that post Turtletrax
Looks like it is all coming together Muwhahaha LOL
Did you have to drill the top 2 holes for the fill port??
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Lappy:
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Ya, I had a stepbit and I was positive that it was 1" bit, so positive infact I did not check and it was 7/8". Sucked bigtime as I had to slowly dremel the hole bigger. Took forever, but I got it done...
A mistake I will never make again I tell you
LOLYa, I had a stepbit and I was positive that it was 1" bit, so positive infact I did not check and it was 7/8". Sucked bigtime as I had to slowly dremel the hole bigger. Took forever, but I got it done...
A mistake I will never make again I tell you
Stepped drill bits are amazing as long as they are the right size.
The finished product of the fill ports do look very good.
I think Charles cutting your panel will look great, he does exceptional work.
Any plan to go reverse ATX? Now is the time.
First off AWESOME looking rig so far. This is my first post here and I just want to let you know this thread is the reason I signed up here in the first place. I should be getting the parts for my first WC rig today and I also have plans to mount the EK res horizontally and have been told it won't work. I still think it may do you have any tests with it running this way man
I think I will pass on reverse ATX. I have already cut a hole for my 24pin on the stock side, so unless I get a custom plate made, I am stuck.LOL
Stepped drill bits are amazing as long as they are the right size.
The finished product of the fill ports do look very good.
I think Charles cutting your panel will look great, he does exceptional work.
Any plan to go reverse ATX? Now is the time.
Thanks man
As far as the horizontal res, not my first choice but with a fillport it will work, it will just suck to bleed. If it is really bad I will ditch the 4-3 drive bay adaptor and go with my hard drive mounted verticle with a custom mount and change the res's to vertical as well.
Time will tell
Here is my horizontal res as I am doing a build ATM myself also Tj07. The way I see it is that as you said you have a fillport on top the air should travel up there right and the divider in the res is horizontal seperating a top and a bottom "semi chamber" ( does that make sense?)? I also plan on having a drain port using all 4 options on the res. I just started my build today and I am mostly doing some figuring today but I think I am going to start my own Build Log Tomorrow.
Here is my horizontal res as I am doing a build ATM myself also Tj07. The way I see it is that as you said you have a fillport on top the air should travel up there right and the divider in the res is horizontal seperating a top and a bottom "semi chamber" ( does that make sense?)? I also plan on having a drain port using all 4 options on the res. I just started my build today and I am mostly doing some figuring today but I think I am going to start my own Build Log Tomorrow.
Ya, I am picking up what you are laying down
And yes, start a buildlog! I like the look of the red so far
My advice on the drainport is to check the size of the bit you are using
Damon
I will oh god I will. Your log here has been more helpful then you will know. I did steal an idea from you already though I had some of that petra's gel stuff to put under the pump to keep the noise down but now I cut that little square into four and I am using it to "mount" my rad the same way as you by wedging it and I can't believe how well it works out, great job and great tip there TT.
You can see my Fill/drain ports in the pic above at the bottom right corner still in the bag, 1" hole I checked twice already. Im doing a red/purple UV thing. I don't have it all worked out just yet but Its coming together
To bring up something on page 2
I would rather this build take longer and look better for it than a rushed job that probably would not look as good
As for the sleeving... http://www.mdpc-x.com/MDPC-Sleeve/Halbgottpackung.htm
Expensive (and in German which is a deterrent) but -if you can get your hands on it- worth it I think
You can easily use google translate to convert it to English Here is an English translated link
I have waited 4 or 5 days before my acct here was activated to say that.
Charles_H from the MurderBox fame is going to hook me up so I dont need to inport from Germany.
He might actually help me fully realize the title of my buildlog
LOL. Any updates about the EK backplate or the PPC top replacement?
Oh - don't tease like that!!!Charles_H from the MurderBox fame is going to hook me up so I dont need to inport from Germany.
He might actually help me fully realize the title of my buildlog
What sort of stuff is Charles hooking you up with!
Looks like there might be a Murder Window/Sleeving/floor in the works. I would love to go with the frontplate and powdercoat, but that will be dictated by the cost.Oh - don't tease like that!!!
What sort of stuff is Charles hooking you up with!
He is really busy now but will be in touch soon. Kinda giddy
Wow murderbox stuff, especially the frontplate! You wouldn't have a quote yet would you?? I can only imagine. Now thats something I'd save up for. What do you mean Murder Floor BTW??
No, no quotes yet, and when I get them I am pretty sure it will not be public knowledge unless Chales says it is OK. I know he is just getting off the ground so evertyhing is in his court.
His custom plate that seperates the basement and the mobo tray is what I am talking about. The stock one has way too many holes in it, and I would love it to be black.
Time will tell what gives
Oh right sorry sure it would be private duh. Been up all night figuring my build. That sounds awesome man black with no holes or different holes??. I started getting powdercoat prices by me here in Brooklyn they want WAAAAAAY too much, prob because only a handfull of places do it here.
Well,the EK backplate shipped on the 26th if August, and the PPC top has been sorted out by my new friend BlueAqua. We were chatting on MSN about my situation and he mentioned he had a Petra top on his DDC-2 that had the stop issue and he was not using it. I asked if he wanted the EK-D5 top that I recieved in error and we decided to swap
After I got the email asking for pics of the inccorect pump top I knew I didnt have the patience to deal with hese guys over something that cheap.
NP m8. I just dont want to wizz in someone elses pool
As far as the new "floor" I would most likely get it with no holes and make my own and grommet them to order. It is going to take a minor miracle to get 2 loops going with 2 DDC-2 and my huge res's. On retrospect I think I should have gone with 150's or even 100's like BlueAqua. I think I can still mash it in there and have it look good.
As far as Powedercoating I think I am in a better situation in my location. There are allot of fab shops around me because of the oilfield and the subsequent money people have to throw around. Problem comes when you have guys doing work for you with standards lower than yours. Try to get a guy to give a crap about your computer case when he thinks it is only worth 50 bux and all he want to do it go home and have a beer and sit his ass on the couch. That is where guys like Charles_H that have sifted through that pile and found the gems that are as mental as we are about quality and realize what this stuff is worth.
Again, time will tell wether I will be albe to afford that kind of workmanship. I mean a rig as nice as Murderbox is worthy of several upgrade cycles, so it might just save money
Any idea what the price range on murderboxes are??
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