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

[BlueAqua]

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

I just played with some of the settings in photoshop when importing a raw photo. I think it was sharpness, maybe contrast. I'm not really too familiar with it yet, but am learning. If you have any good tips, let me know.

Thanks SNiiPE_DoGG.

[charles_h]

BlueAqua: I had to pop out of my workhole to say that that picture looks totally PRO! Awesome job!

[Eddie3dfx]

That picture is gorgeous. One day I'll get an D-SLR, but until then, I'll stick o my f-31d.
It almost looks like rendered art.

[BlueAqua]

BlueAqua: I had to pop out of my workhole to say that that picture looks totally PRO! Awesome job!

Thanks so much Charles. I'm getting really interested in photography and trying to get better and learn more useful skills. It's a learning process but I hope to only improve.

How's the progress on MurderMod coming? I can't wait.

That picture is gorgeous. One day I'll get an D-SLR, but until then, I'll stick o my f-31d.
It almost looks like rendered art.

Thanks Eddie! I think it almost looks rendered too, looks almost too perfect for it to be real. If you look at the larger picture you can see imperfections easier, I think it's just mostly some dust and what not.

Getting a DSLR was a hard step to make, but once you have one you cannot live without it. It's a purchase that I truly enjoy.

[bianco]

hi BA. i hope you don't mind me asking some questions about your TJ07.
did you buy the left side panel without the window separately or did it come stock?
for the right side panel, did you buy it from silverstone already with window or did you have to mod it yourself?
i'm planning to do an inverted atx configuration on my build with TJ07 for better tube routing. but after i checked my case yesterday:
the left panel had the window and the right panel didn't.
and the panels are not interchangeable because of the 'latches'.
thanks for the help.

[BlueAqua]

hi BA. i hope you don't mind me asking some questions about your TJ07.
did you buy the left side panel without the window separately or did it come stock?
for the right side panel, did you buy it from silverstone already with window or did you have to mod it yourself?
i'm planning to do an inverted atx configuration on my build with TJ07 for better tube routing. but after i checked my case yesterday:
the left panel had the window and the right panel didn't.
and the panels are not interchangeable because of the 'latches'.
thanks for the help.

Feel free to ask anything you want.

My window is getting specially water jet cut. I originally bought the TJ07 black with no window. Once having a window makes it really tricky to switch to reverse atx. I should be receiving my case in the next few weeks, the whole thing needed some upgrades.

I also got my new PowerColor 4870 X2 in. I fired it up but had so many issues with artifacts. It didn't matter if I had the fan speed at 100% and underclocked or overclocked. My 9800GX2 in the same board worked great, I just don't know what was going on with it. I sent the behemoth of a card back today and should be getting another one shortly. Not really a big deal because I don't have the case yet, but something I'd rather not deal with.

I wish I had some more updates for you guys and I'd hate to clutter this thread more with a little htpc rebuild I'm doing too.

If anyone needs any TJ07 measurements or ideas with specific parts let me know. I have an empty shell here not really being used.

[bianco]

Feel free to ask anything you want.

My window is getting specially water jet cut. I originally bought the TJ07 black with no window. Once having a window makes it really tricky to switch to reverse atx. I should be receiving my case in the next few weeks, the whole thing needed some upgrades.

I also got my new PowerColor 4870 X2 in. I fired it up but had so many issues with artifacts. It didn't matter if I had the fan speed at 100% and underclocked or overclocked. My 9800GX2 in the same board worked great, I just don't know what was going on with it. I sent the behemoth of a card back today and should be getting another one shortly. Not really a big deal because I don't have the case yet, but something I'd rather not deal with.

I wish I had some more updates for you guys and I'd hate to clutter this thread more with a little htpc rebuild I'm doing too.

If anyone needs any TJ07 measurements or ideas with specific parts let me know. I have an empty shell here not really being used.

thanks BA.
too bad i didn't research more thoroughly on that one. i thought i can just switch the panels. oh well...

looking forward to your pic updates.

[turtletrax]

Feel free to ask anything you want.

My window is getting specially water jet cut. I originally bought the TJ07 black with no window. Once having a window makes it really tricky to switch to reverse atx. I should be receiving my case in the next few weeks, the whole thing needed some upgrades.

I also got my new PowerColor 4870 X2 in. I fired it up but had so many issues with artifacts. It didn't matter if I had the fan speed at 100% and underclocked or overclocked. My 9800GX2 in the same board worked great, I just don't know what was going on with it. I sent the behemoth of a card back today and should be getting another one shortly. Not really a big deal because I don't have the case yet, but something I'd rather not deal with.

I wish I had some more updates for you guys and I'd hate to clutter this thread more with a little htpc rebuild I'm doing too.

If anyone needs any TJ07 measurements or ideas with specific parts let me know. I have an empty shell here not really being used.

That sucks your X2 was DOA... but a good thing your case is not ready yet. I guess the only thing that can make a bad card suck less is good timing

[skinnee]

that damn X2, we slapped it in the test bench over at my place last night. the thing is weird, underclocked it kinda worked, 2 MHz overclocked seemed to work...but it kept hard-locking Windows. Good to see you just said to hell with it and sent it back though. That thing was going to be a PITA for as long as you owned it.

[dingdong555]

Hey Blueaqua, any update on the blue fluid? any build up or gunk etc..?

THanks!

[BlueAqua]

Hey Blueaqua, any update on the blue fluid? any build up or gunk etc..?

THanks!

The Feser fluid (premixed) looks as good today as it did 2 months ago. I'm really impressed with it. The only thing I'm not ecstatic about is the fact it costs $20 a liter.

[Dangals]

waits for TJ07 update

[charles_h]

waits for TJ07 update

yeah, what's holding this wagon up?

[YugenM]

Getting a DSLR was a hard step to make, but once you have one you cannot live without it. It's a purchase that I truly enjoy.

One heck of a money pit though

[BlueAqua]

I figure I'll update my log a bit with my upcoming plans. This TJ07 has gone through some changes and is really coming together nicely.

Full component list:
Asus Maximus II Formula
Intel E8400 EO
Corsair PC-8500 2x2gb Dominator
Diamond 4870 X2
Hard Drives to be determined.


Water Cooling:
Aqua Computer Cuplex DI HD
Ek 4870 X2 Full cover Nickel with acrylic top.
Swiftech NB-SMAX
Swiftech MCP-655 with Ek top (Thanks TurtleTrax)
Feser 120.3 radiator with 3 S-flex fans
Ek Res 250 Multi-Option Res. including Anti Cyclone
Danger Den 3/8" ID 5/8"OD Tubing
Bitspower 1/2"ID barbs (Thanks Skinnee)
Aquaero with black faceplate

Thanks to Aqua Computer and Shoggy for helping me obtain an Aquaero and Cuplex DI HD.

Over the past few months I've been making some new friends, some great friends. This build wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of many individuals. Along the way I've met great people like TurtleTrax, Skinnee, Charles, Dangals and ShoNuff. I've been talking to most of these guys a while now and they each have had their impact on me.

I've had a unique opportunity working with Charles of MurderBox, and soon I will have a case I fell in love with a long time ago. I should be receiving my case shortly, and the build will continue.

I promise to have many high quality pictures and do my best to meet the MurderBox standards.


Thanks Dangals and Charles for the picture.

[dingdong555]

The Feser fluid (premixed) looks as good today as it did 2 months ago. I'm really impressed with it. The only thing I'm not ecstatic about is the fact it costs $20 a liter.

lol.

$40 a litre here in Australia =)

Looks very nice though.

[Dangals]

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YAY another MurderMod - bout time you announced this

Mate it has been an absolute pleasure talking with you and the others - our converstion are always fun as we tend to talk about everything and nothing

I am looking forward to you receiving your case and watching your take on it. I know that you will do an awesome job of it

Nice pic btw

[turtletrax]

BOOOOOOM!!!. The shockwaves will echo for a long time after this build goes public

I am honoured I got to have a helping hand as small as it was. I am also equally as happy to have met such great people as yourself and Skinnee, Charles_H and Dangals.

I regretably will not be around much for a bit as I am moving and will have extremely limited access to the internet. I will be here in spirit tho, trust me

Laters!!

[twwen2]

Ooh, ooh!
Another MurderMod, YAY!

[skinnee]

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aww...shucks.

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I will be posting your picture on the wall in the room with my test bench and gear...we'll talk at you to keep you company! You'll always be around in spirit...now 23 skidoo!

[ShoNuff]

I will be posting your picture on the wall in the room with my test bench and gear...we'll talk at you to keep you company! You'll always be around in spirit...now 23 skidoo!

I am sure I am not the only one when I say I am really looking forward to this build. If it is anything like your AC build "back in the day" I am sure it will be impressive. You got my attention with just the list of parts.

So with MurderMods on the scene I guess we need to define (or is it re-define?) just what "MM" stands for going forward. Just lead the way...

[disruptfam]

Lovely builds in here mate very jealous

[BlueAqua]

I received my replacement 4870 X2. That was pretty fast considering I bought it from NCIX. Kudos to them.

I found an old video card box too, I can't believe I still have that.



Going to Crossfire this 4870 X2 with my 9700 pro!!!








Fear the Frobot!!







Video Card Sandwiches:




I've decided that I'm pretty much going to be just dumping pictures in here and make it as photo intensive as I can. Enjoy.

[dopestuff]

good idea
a foto explains it all much faster (duh a thousand words)
and is much more fun to..

nice going there btw

ps: when are you starting your own video card shop??

[2low4u]

Pics are more than welcome! That poor little 8800GT should have been sammiched/dwarfed by the other 2 cards!