BlueAqua's SuperProject: MurderMod TJ-07, MM UFO, V2000

[skinnee]

Case addiction...your basement has a better selection of parts than Microcenter!

[BlueAqua]

Hi BlueAqua, are you using 2 o-rings to seal against the GTZ and NB block recesses? Or to provide enough "squish" to rotate the barbs to the proper angle?

Both reasons actually. I was hoping I'd get lucky and the barbs would align, but they wouldn't. Since the Swiftech GTZ and chipset block have a recessed o-ring there is a gap that needs to be filled. With only one O-ring the metal is pressed right against the derlin, and I doubt the O-ring is compressed at all. So an extra O-ring not only ensures it'll seal but also provides a little more play so I could align the barbs. It worked out really well I have to say. We'll see if it leaks or not since O-ring to O-ring isn't necessarily a good thing.

[Kibbler]

Both reasons actually. I was hoping I'd get lucky and the barbs would align, but they wouldn't. Since the Swiftech GTZ and chipset block have a recessed o-ring there is a gap that needs to be filled. With only one O-ring the metal is pressed right against the derlin, and I doubt the O-ring is compressed at all. So an extra O-ring not only ensures it'll seal but also provides a little more play so I could align the barbs. It worked out really well I have to say. We'll see if it leaks or not since O-ring to O-ring isn't necessarily a good thing.

Yeah that's what I figured. Those recesses can be irritating now that the market has moved to recessed fittings. Maybe put lube on those o-rings in case rubber on rubber friction cause them to stretch in funny and bad ways, if you haven't already? Will you switch to BP swivel 90s when they're available again?

Great work man. Everything is so clean. And so many nice cases to play with.

[Jaivan]

Wow your TJ07 is gonna be killer really looking forward to it.

[Eddie3dfx]

That case setup is pure bad-ass! Does Aqua powder-coat their cases or do they paint them? Their finish is top notch.

[BlueAqua]

Wow your TJ07 is gonna be killer really looking forward to it.

Thanks, I think it'll be awesome if it works out as planned. I have high hopes. I know I can take my time on it and get it right, no need to get it up and running quickly. Stay tuned.

Yeah that's what I figured. Those recesses can be irritating now that the market has moved to recessed fittings. Maybe put lube on those o-rings in case rubber on rubber friction cause them to stretch in funny and bad ways, if you haven't already? Will you switch to BP swivel 90s when they're available again?
Great work man. Everything is so clean. And so many nice cases to play with.

I like the non rotary fittings if you can get away with them, less bulk. I might get a few fittings to play with, but I don't have any plans for any additional fittings.

That case setup is pure bad-ass! Does Aqua powder-coat their cases or do they paint them? Their finish is top notch.

That Aqua Computer case is completely designed by myself. I worked with Jim at Smooth Creations about 4 years ago and when the V2000 came out I knew it would be the perfect canvas. I basically told him what I had in mind, had a few photoshopped pictures and he did the rest. The main paint is actually Diamond Graphite and looks amazing. I still think it's one of my most favorite purchases in all of my years with this hobby. And yes, the finish is a very high quality show car finish, I even wax it from time to time.

[soundx98]

Excellent!



Just awesome work man.
I'd love to swing by and see them in person.
(maybe fondle the TJ07 for a while again )
Give me a shout if you get a free Saturday morning.

Crazy Carl

[BlueAqua]

Excellent!


Just awesome work man.
I'd love to swing by and see them in person.
(maybe fondle the TJ07 for a while again )
Give me a shout if you get a free Saturday morning.

Crazy Carl

Hey Crazy Carl, long time no see. I'd love to have you over again if you're up for it. Maybe I could con Skinnee into it too and have ourselves a little get together. I sold all of my crazy LN2 gear but still have lots to play with. I'd love to see your rigs in person too, radobases FTW.

[BlueAqua]

I'm waiting on some stuff for my TJ07 rig and I got bored. I found a deal on a really nice Rocketfish case and thought I'd fix it up. I really don't know what I'm going to do with this yet, but I figured, "What the hell." I'll fix it up.

Here are some pics of it in the painting process.



Custom Midplate.

[skinnee]

Thats going to be 100x better with a black interior...nice work!

[TedShred]

I have a case addiction too.

I see!

Small thing compared to the big awesomeness you have going, but I just love the Swiftech blocks with those fittings - so clean

[turtletrax]

Looks great! I knew it wouldnt be long before that case got a purpose.... it is the newest attraction at your hardware museum

Nice work !

[BlueAqua]

I was just admiring how good the Feser One liquid and my tubing still looks. I know it's only a month and a half, but still looks brand new.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

which tubing are you running again?

[BlueAqua]

which tubing are you running again?

In that picture it is Tygon 3603 3/8" ID 1/2" OD. I'm actually pleasantly surprised just how good it still looks. We'll see after a year or so, who knows, maybe even more.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

cool.

Ihave always wondered but never seen results, does PrimoChill PRO LRT clear eventually fog or not ????

[BlueAqua]

My new Ek 4870 X2 Nickel block arrived today. I just HAD to take a few pictures of it, it's stunning.



And a high res background if you want it, at a slightly different angle:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...background.jpg

[skinnee]

now that is just sexy!

Just remember, I know where you live.

[turtletrax]

Wowwa wee wa

That is sick, and I knew it would be perfect for what you got cooking

Now you make me want to sell my lowly GTX280 and get and EK blinged X2.

Things are shaping up to be a hella TJ-07

Oh ya, and Hi!!! LOL

[Dangals]

Nice pic - if this is what we have to look forward to with your TJ-07 build I think it is going to be awesome!

Keep it up

[BlueAqua]

Thanks so much guys. I'm your biggest fan.

I just touched up the photo a bit and made a nice background of it. What do you think?



Background:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ackground2.jpg

[twwen2]

Yummy. It's the bigger brother to mine!

Good photography BA!

[dingdong555]

Hey with that feser liquid, is it dye or PRE-MIXED coolant?

Does it stain? Any gunk build up in the system?

Thanks!!

Keep it up!!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Thanks so much guys. I'm your biggest fan.

I just touched up the photo a bit and made a nice background of it. What do you think?



Background:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ackground2.jpg

good job blue, did you shoot a grey card or did you go into the saturation channels and remove the irrelevant hues?

[BlueAqua]

Yummy. It's the bigger brother to mine!

Good photography BA!

Thanks Twwen2! I aim to please.

Hey with that feser liquid, is it dye or PRE-MIXED coolant?

Does it stain? Any gunk build up in the system?

Thanks!!

Keep it up!!

I used the Feser dye before and it stained my tubing but so far the pre-mixed has been flawless for me. I'm actually surprised just how well it still looks. Only time will tell though how it will do.