Project: My MM Work Log

[septim]

solid from the looks of it, solid enough to support a loaded MM case that is...

it almost looks ascended with BDS front...

[Utnorris]

Very nice! How's the pedestal feeling when you are handling it?

Very sturdy just like the MM case. The paint job is spectacular also.

That really makes a standard UFO A LOT bigger. I like it. If I ever want to rebuild my UFO I just might try one of these pedestals.

Are you going to have to cut the bottom of your UFO?

The bottom of your MM case gets moved to the bottom of the pedestal. The top you order from MM can be pre-cut for $5 or you can cut it yourself. That then goes on the bottom of your MM case and then attaches to the pedestal. Took me few seconds to figure out.

I only wish they would include assembly instructions with it. I know you can download them, but a single sheet with a diagram would have saved me time. It's a minor thing, just a suggestion.

[shazza]

Very nice! Catching up on worklogs, and am enjoying yours. I like your evolution through the MM series.

[Pellepel]

Very nice UT, I like to know what power supply you use? Also how are you running those pumps? single 12v wire to all 3 pumps?

I am also re-configuring my system like you, was wondering if the following method will work?

I have 1100 watts psu, I want it to power my whole system, but I'm not sure if that will work. I have another 450 watt psu which powers all the fans & pumps. This method works fine and each pump have its own independent wire. However I want to get rid of the 2nd psu. I'm trying to eliminate as much heat as possible inside the case.

Good luck with the setup looking forward to your progress.

[Utnorris]

Very nice! Catching up on worklogs, and am enjoying yours. I like your evolution through the MM series.

Thank you very much. It's going slower than I want, but I am waiting on parts.

Very nice UT, I like to know what power supply you use? Also how are you running those pumps? single 12v wire to all 3 pumps?

I am also re-configuring my system like you, was wondering if the following method will work?

I have 1100 watts psu, I want it to power my whole system, but I'm not sure if that will work. I have another 450 watt psu which powers all the fans & pumps. This method works fine and each pump have its own independent wire. However I want to get rid of the 2nd psu. I'm trying to eliminate as much heat as possible inside the case.

Good luck with the setup looking forward to your progress.

Thank you. I am using the Gigabyte 800GT Odin. I power all three pumps on a single rail along with the SATA, Fans, Fan controller. That rail is rated for 25 amps, not that I ever go over 13amps, but I like having the headroom. I don't think you need a second PSU, here is everything I am running:

QX9650
Maximus Formula
4GB G-Skill 1000 DDR2 Ram
2x 150GB Velicoraptors
4x Seagate 320GB HD's
2x HD4850 in CF
7 San Ace Fans
1 OCZ Ram cooler
1 Coolermaster fan
2x MCP355 pumps
1x MCP655 pump
2 Blue UV lights

The most I have used is 538 watts according to the Gigabyte software. I do run each HD4850 on separate rails, but I don't think it would be an issue to put them on the same rail. My rails are rated at:
12v1 - 18amps
12v2 - 18amps
12v3 - 25amps
12v4 - 25amps

So since you have 1100watts, I just don't see you needing the extra PSU. Hope that helps.

Utnorris

[Utnorris]

Ok, so I really haven't made any real progress in my book because I waiting on some parts from PerformancePC. Hopefully they will get here tomorrow. I did finally decide on a final configuration and I was able to mount one of the rads and the Swiftech res for the MCP655. Speaking of, which do you think I should put on the CPU only loop:

1 - MCP655 non-variable
or
2 - MCP355 with XSPC Res top

Thanks for the input and stopping by. Here are few pics for the time being, can you guess what the last picture is and what it is for?

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Looking good so far norris

[Utnorris]

Looking good so far norris

Thank you Sir.

[j.almonte]

looking good... keep it coming!!

[R0bert]

Wow, it's big : O
Keep'em coming, can't wait till I see finished : )

[BlueAqua]

I bet the Koolance fittings are to connect multiple radiators together.

I hope your house has vaulted ceilings.

[Utnorris]

I bet the Koolance fittings are to connect multiple radiators together.

I hope your house has vaulted ceilings.

You will see tonight..........

Until then, here are a couple of pics of some stuff that came in today. Now, I get to put it together.

[Utnorris]

Alright, time for some updates and pics. I am currently leak testing and will do so for the next 5-6 hours, I might even just let it run for a day or too since I had a LEAK Yeah, I had a leak, I will get to that later, anyway here are few pics. Case and motherboard, oh, and that mysterious connector is for connecting my two cards together. Since I do not have full cover blocks I had to improvise, tell me what you think of it.

[Utnorris]

Ok, moving on, this is the pedestal, in it I have two rads and my hard drives. I will also run most of my cables there to hide them since the sides are solid. Notice the quick disconnects, easy draining from here on out.

[Utnorris]

And finally, a pic of that beautiful Enzotech Sapphire water block and some assembled, not completed, pics. As I said befor I am currently leak testing, after that I will finish connecting all the cables and take some final pics.

[Utnorris]

Ok, so about the leak. I use Koolance compression fittings and they have these red o-rings that normally work great, I usually just hand tighten them and all is good. However, due to how the Saphhire is designed the fittings don't quite seal and well, I had a leak. About 2-3 spoon fulls of liquid got on my board, nothing TP can't take care of , . At first I thought I didn't tighten them enough, so I re tightened them and guess what, still leaking. So I took the block aprt thinking it mught be the o-ring inside, but is was all good. So I then took another look at the fittings and that's when I discovered they were not sealing properly. Not a big deal, I just replaced them with larger o-rings and no more leaks. I am still going to leak test for a good while just to make sure no other leaks rear their ugly heads. After that I will finish the cabling, neaten it up and then post final pics. By the way, this case is huge, . So that's where we stand at 4am in the morning. Maybe time for some sleep, , seriously, I think I am hallucinating, so some sleep it is. Good night.

[rubidium]

Nice neat arrangement inside that pedestal. I wouldn't have thought of putting HDDs down there, but after seeing it it's a great idea.

Although I haven't received mine yet, I too will be using the quick disconnects from Koolance for fill/drain functions in my cooling loops. Clean looking and functional. Great minds think alike.
rubidium

[Pellepel]

Thanks for answering UT. I took a look at my PSU and it has 12v(6) rails @ 20amp each. So plenty to run all 3 D5's in one rail.

Coming along nicely there, that crossfire 90's is pretty slick. The QD+Delrin T on the rads is nice too! I must say those Koolance fittings in your system is rubbing on to me .

[ward0]

its nice to see what that pedestal did to your U2-UFO, great result.. looking forward for more pics.. i'm also looking for a easy drain solution you might have the key for me I don't want to steal your worklog or anything but i have a quick question about that pedestal... I want to add 2x TFC 480 rads in it and and the front and back should hold 2x aquacomputer aquadrive x4 ( needs 3x5"25 bays) You think i will have enouph space in the pedestal to place atleast 4x MCP355 + XSPC res?

[Utnorris]

I love the Koolance compression fitting, I only wish they were a shiny silver, but for the price I am not complaining. Hopefully the drain idea will work if I need to ever drain it. I got the idea from another member here, Naekuh. Anyway, just checked and no leaks, so good there. Still going to continue leak testing for most of the afternoon and I will probably try firing it up later tonight.

[Utnorris]

its nice to see what that pedestal did to your U2-UFO, great result.. looking forward for more pics.. i'm also looking for a easy drain solution you might have the key for me I don't want to steal your worklog or anything but i have a quick question about that pedestal... I want to add 2x TFC 480 rads in it and and the front and back should hold 2x aquacomputer aquadrive x4 ( needs 3x5"25 bays) You think i will have enouph space in the pedestal to place atleast 4x MCP355 + XSPC res?

The pedestal has plenty of room for that, although I do not know where you will mount a 4x120mm rad anywhere in the UF20, but the pumps will not be any issue. It is 18" deep, 18" wide and 9" tall, so plenty of room.

[Jor3lBR]

Looks great! Those MM cases are very interesting! Sub'd!

[_Slim_Shady_]

Looking great! I have the same tubing, and need to get off my butt and get MM put together! Thanks for the motivation.

[zlojack]

So nice...so much room...

I'm waiting to see a MM with an internal phase unit!

[Utnorris]

Thank you and you are welcome. Now put the keyboard down and start building, .