Shazza's Modest Mountain Mods Build

[shazza]

What kind of camera are you using? All you shots look somewhat filtered.

Canon 40D ... not sure what you mean by "filtered." Some of the shots intentionally have a shallow depth of field which puts part of the pic out of focus. Also getting some reflections when shooting through the acrylic windows, so don't know if that's what you're seeing.

I've actually just been learning photography this past year ... so still a long ways to go.

[JimiP]

Incredible work Shazza! Thank you for sharing!

[N19h7m4r3]

I just looked up that camera and WOW!

The price for it is madness.

But it looks to be a beauty, I'd love to have a one

[dualbrain]

Shazza, please show more photos - also from the outside

[=[PULSAR]=]

Shazza what kind of fittings are those on your gpu waterblock?

[shazza]

Incredible work Shazza! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks, JimiP - glad you enjoyed it.

I just looked up that camera and WOW!

The price for it is madness.

But it looks to be a beauty, I'd love to have a one

It's actually now one of the "older" Canon models ... there should be some good deals on them, as many people move up to newer models.

Shazza, please show more photos - also from the outside

Will do, dualbrain. Plan to show the whole setup, but it's difficult to get good shots of the outside - even with extra lighting using a reflector. Will give it another go in a couple weeks when I return from vacation. Also want to get some showing the view in the top window, as that came out better than expected.

Shazza what kind of fittings are those on your gpu waterblock?

The fittings are Bitspower Rotary 45s, with a compression fitting at end to attach the tubing.

[SiGfever]

In honor of your build:

Here is a bear that my wife made for my daughter when she was very young, it is named "Watch Bear" as that was it's task. It is a little dirty from all the years of her sleeping on it. The bear is 26" tall sitting down.

[shazza]

LOL ... good one, SIGfever! I had a bear just like that when I was growing up ... still have it, actually (so it's REALLY OLD )

[firebane]

Thanks, JimiP - glad you enjoyed it.
It's actually now one of the "older" Canon models ... there should be some good deals on them, as many people move up to newer models.

40D is hardly old in the Canon line it was released in aug 08 and the 50D was released in Oct 08.

I have a 20D and would much rather have a 5D as the 10/20/30/40/50 are not full frame sensors unlike the 5D and 1D.

You have a great camera and with some good lenses could take some very good pics.

[SiGfever]

LOL ... good one, SIGfever! I had a bear just like that when I was growing up ... still have it, actually (so it's REALLY OLD )

Actually this one my wife made would probably be more fitting your build.

[Ashraf]

Nice job, shazza. I like your photographs.

[shazza]

40D is hardly old in the Canon line it was released in aug 08 and the 50D was released in Oct 08.

I have a 20D and would much rather have a 5D as the 10/20/30/40/50 are not full frame sensors unlike the 5D and 1D.

You have a great camera and with some good lenses could take some very good pics.

Thanks, firebane. I think you meant the 40D was released in Aug 07 ... that's why I said it was an "older" model in quotes - since the 50D and the 5D II have come out recently.

Rest assured, camera equipment won't be holding me back ... my husband has a IDsIII, and a 5D ... and a great collection of lenses. In this case, it's the photographer who has a lot to learn , but I'll get there. I'm at the point where I can recognize a great shot, even if I can't yet create them.


@SIGfever ... now that's a nice bear, but a little too blingy for my taste

@Ashraf ... thank you for your nice comment.

[IFMU]

Wow, awesome looking build.
Love the multi colored tubing for the different loops. Might do something similar to that with my next build.
Good luck with the rest of the build!

[trust7]

40D is hardly old in the Canon line it was released in aug 08 and the 50D was released in Oct 08.

I have a 20D and would much rather have a 5D as the 10/20/30/40/50 are not full frame sensors unlike the 5D and 1D.

You have a great camera and with some good lenses could take some very good pics.

incorrect.


Canon EOS 40D released August 2007 in retail channels even earlier to shops/wholesalers etc been available 1.5 now, in high end camera world thats light years away, for us normal folks its still good, I use a Nikon D40 and its the jam imo and very old per se all things considered.

[Aielman]

Outstanding build. I plan on using many elements of it as a guide for my own, if I ever get the parts together for it.

[Angmaar]

Wow, awesome build and awesome pictures!

[shazza]

Outstanding build. I plan on using many elements of it as a guide for my own, if I ever get the parts together for it.

Wow, awesome build and awesome pictures!

Thanks, Aeilman and hotwaxisbad. I'm hoping to get some pictures up of the completed system in the next week or so. Been on vacation for a couple of weeks.

[just a noob]

just curious shazza, how did you mount the pumps, double sided tape or something?(i'm almost going to copy your whole build :P)

[shazza]

just curious shazza, how did you mount the pumps, double sided tape or something?(i'm almost going to copy your whole build :P)

I've got them temporarily mounted using the pads that come with the pumps - peeling only a small piece of the protective paper, since I've moved things often. I was worried about heat, but so far no problem ... being that close to the fans from the radiator may help. Thinking about trying some of (UN) Designs brackets for my permanent mount.

Feel free to copy anything ... I'm sure you can make some improvements.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

looks great as always shazza.

I have used the neoprene pads that come with the DDC and have never had heat problems or failure, actually in my build the pump that used to run in the old build as a hard mount with good cooling runs slower RPM than the one that was on the neoprene pad.... I suppose that's a function of loop restriction though

[theseeker]

Shazza,

This is truly a work of art! I love people that are passionate about their work and hobbies and you fit that bill!

Here is my fuzzy guy! A tribute to my favorite Airedale...Mr. Angus.

[armeniandave]

Thinking about trying some of (UN) Designs brackets for my permanent mount.

You should try them after all I need some way to pay for my build!

Build is looking great BTW.

[shazza]

Thanks for the nice comments, Sniipe, theseeker (I love Mr. Angus), and Dave. I'm itching to get back to my water cooled build ... am in Florida for a couple of weeks, and it wouldn't fit in my carry on. Keeping myself occupied working on my Florida rig ... doing some cable management at the moment (arrggghh). I'm dying to watercool the i7, but it doesn't make sense when I'll only be in Florida sporadically for the next year or so. I sense an upgrade on the Mountain Mods build before I even finish it That's the trouble with buying my parts almost a year ago and then not having time to do the build.

[NaeKuh]

Actually this one my wife made would probably be more fitting your build.

OMG why you post a pic of dave?

Shazza looks awesome!

[armeniandave]

That outfit is actually quite comfortable!