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

[Eddie3dfx]

It's so perfect as is. Definitely will go down in history as one of the most perfect watercooling cases.
You simply cannot do anything more to it.

Is the anodizing different on the front than it is in the back? Maybe it's just the picture.

[BlueAqua]

It's so perfect as is. Definitely will go down in history as one of the most perfect watercooling cases.
You simply cannot do anything more to it.

Is the anodizing different on the front than it is in the back? Maybe it's just the picture.

The front face plate and case frame are anodized while the rest of the components are powder coated. They're both perfect in their own ways and really look great in person. The way they catch the light while photographing is a bit different though and makes it challenging to make them match.


Thanks Eddie. I'll definitely get more pictures though, and see what I can do to improve.

[shazza]

The pics are great. It is very difficult to get even exposure on the anodized surfaces, but these look good.

Would love to get some input from you on temps with the i7 build, as well as specs, and a refresher on how you have your loops set up.

[BlueAqua]

The pics are great. It is very difficult to get even exposure on the anodized surfaces, but these look good.

Would love to get some input from you on temps with the i7 build, as well as specs, and a refresher on how you have your loops set up.

Thanks Shazza! Taking good pictures is just another fun part of the build. I'm sure you're well familiar with being able to photograph what you've worked so hard on, and come away with good results.

My i7 build consists of:

Rampage II Extreme X58
Corsair 3x2gb DDR3 1600
Intel Core i7 920
Diamond 4870x2

I have my setup running at 4.1Ghz. 210 Bclock with the multi on Auto. With turbo mode it goes up to 4.3Ghz, but is often reported at 4.1. Still more to play with and learn but I'm still learning when I have time. I've been doing a bit of gaming and enjoying this very playable and fast system. Honestly overclocking this has never been so easy, x58 is just the best platform I've ever experienced.

I turned Hyper Threading off as it only seemed to add heat without providing much benefit. I prime at ~ 68C with about 5C variance between the cores. When I put load on the system my fans on my radiator kicks up to 100% and maintains it stable. My 4870x2 doesn't overclock much at all, I'm kind of disappointed in it really, so it's at stock settings. I have my D5 running at setting the max but is absolutely silent with the foam pad underneath.

Core i7's run hot, but they are a lot more stable than any 775 cpu I've played with. As long as it's stable and temperatures are under control then I'm happy. I just have a single loop but it works very well.

[theseeker]

It's so perfect as is. Definitely will go down in history as one of the most perfect watercooling cases.
You simply cannot do anything more to it.

Is the anodizing different on the front than it is in the back? Maybe it's just the picture.

Eddie,

Trust me he will. In the words of Bugs Bunny; "He don't know me to well does he?"

the seeker

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Blue - Normally I have a little bit of reservation in giving props to the murdermod rigs because they use prefab parts which goes against my computer building philosophy. Not that they aren't beautiful and clean, because they are!

for you I think I give an exception because you have done a stunning job executing this build at the same level as charles did originally (and I'm a sucker for white )

P.S. your photographs are getting better with every update on this thread, this last set is an excellent collection that do great justice to the beauty of your rig

[shazza]

Thanks Shazza! Taking good pictures is just another fun part of the build. I'm sure you're well familiar with being able to photograph what you've worked so hard on, and come away with good results.

My i7 build consists of:

Rampage II Extreme X58
Corsair 3x2gb DDR3 1600
Intel Core i7 920
Diamond 4870x2

I have my setup running at 4.1Ghz. 210 Bclock with the multi on Auto. With turbo mode it goes up to 4.3Ghz, but is often reported at 4.1. Still more to play with and learn but I'm still learning when I have time. I've been doing a bit of gaming and enjoying this very playable and fast system. Honestly overclocking this has never been so easy, x58 is just the best platform I've ever experienced.

I turned Hyper Threading off as it only seemed to add heat without providing much benefit. I prime at ~ 68C with about 5C variance between the cores. When I put load on the system my fans on my radiator kicks up to 100% and maintains it stable. My 4870x2 doesn't overclock much at all, I'm kind of disappointed in it really, so it's at stock settings. I have my D5 running at setting the max but is absolutely silent with the foam pad underneath.

Core i7's run hot, but they are a lot more stable than any 775 cpu I've played with. As long as it's stable and temperatures are under control then I'm happy. I just have a single loop but it works very well.

Thanks for the thorough update. Agreed ... the i7 platform is amazingly stable and, I think, easy to OC.

Didn't know if you had stayed with one loop ... those are good temps. Also with you on the slight disappointment with the 4870x2 ... think I'll head back to nVidia.

@SNiipe Dogg: I'm sure you didn't mean it, but your comments come across as a bit condescending to the murderMod group. There are several examples of beautiful builds and I don't see that much difference between buying their parts vs buying other components.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

@SNiipe Dogg: I'm sure you didn't mean it, but your comments come across as a bit condescending to the murderMod group. There are several examples of beautiful builds and I don't see that much difference between buying their parts vs buying other components.

I am all about the hand/self designed case modding is all, personalization is the entire point of modding for me.

I guess I will rephrase what I said before, BA gets props for an outstanding job where normally I wouldn't be as impressed- all I was trying to say is great job

[hiiyah777]

Those pics are stunning, BA. I bet that system's screaming compared to your old setup!

[j.almonte]

Thats what I call an update !!! great job BA!!

[charles_h]

Amazing shots Kirk!

Ikea shelves FTW!

[Hennels]

Silverstone must be very pleased with the TJ07, they are selling so many!

Although there are many, your would have to be in the top 5

[dsecrieru]

Very inspirational build BA!

I hope I can do half as better, when my turn will come...

Daniel.

[BlueAqua]

Blue - Normally I have a little bit of reservation in giving props to the murdermod rigs because they use prefab parts which goes against my computer building philosophy. Not that they aren't beautiful and clean, because they are!

for you I think I give an exception because you have done a stunning job executing this build at the same level as charles did originally (and I'm a sucker for white )

P.S. your photographs are getting better with every update on this thread, this last set is an excellent collection that do great justice to the beauty of your rig

Thanks Sniipe DoGG. I've built enough computers now to really know what I wanted out of this build. Ever since I saw the first MurderBox I knew I wanted something like it. Every aspect was just stunning, and now that a few have been produced and more will be made it doesn't make it any less special to me. I know that if I were to achieve something similar by myself would have required an incredible amount of time, hard work and scrupulous attention to detail. I really value the work that Charles did and I really feel that you get your money's worth. The sleeving that Nils has come up with have been amazing too. Those two guys really make a great team and I hope to see good things in the future with MurderMod.

I'm just really glad that I was able to produce an overall package that could compete with their builds. I see a lot of great builds here on XS, but it's the people that really make this hobby interesting and fun for me. I'm glad I could not only build these machines but also gain a lot of great friends along the way.

Thanks for the thorough update. Agreed ... the i7 platform is amazingly stable and, I think, easy to OC.

Didn't know if you had stayed with one loop ... those are good temps. Also with you on the slight disappointment with the 4870x2 ... think I'll head back to nVidia.

@SNiipe Dogg: I'm sure you didn't mean it, but your comments come across as a bit condescending to the murderMod group. There are several examples of beautiful builds and I don't see that much difference between buying their parts vs buying other components.

I'm putting together another i7 setup now for my secondary machine and will definitely be going Nvidia this time around. I like to mix it up and try new things and with x58 being a really good SLI platform I might just go that route.

I do like single loops. I think the extra pump and tubing runs are bit too much, especially if you want a clean look in a space conscious environment. You really pulled off multiple loops amazing well in your Mountain Mods build, it's definitely not an easy task.

Those pics are stunning, BA. I bet that system's screaming compared to your old setup!

Thanks!

If feels a bit faster, but honestly I can't really tell.

Thats what I call an update !!! great job BA!!

Thanks j.almonte. Your support is much appreciated.

Amazing shots Kirk!

Ikea shelves FTW!

Thanks for the recommendation on the shelving, it really worked out great. I only got lost in Ikea for just a few minutes before I found the snack bar.

Now if only I had a lucky zen frog to help me out. Thanks Charles for all of your work towards this and the countless hours of great conversation. May it continue onwards. Press on! hehe

Silverstone must be very pleased with the TJ07, they are selling so many!

Although there are many, your would have to be in the top 5

Wow, top 5 is really something. Thanks a lot.

Very inspirational build BA!

I hope I can do half as better, when my turn will come...

Daniel.

Thanks Daniel. I've heard a lot about your build and it's really coming along in quite the fantastic manner. I can't wait to see what you come up with to finish it off.

Take your time, plan everything out a few times and talk to people about it. Don't hesitate to pm individuals on certain aspects if you think it might be of some value. I'm sure if you're careful and enjoy the process your build will come out great. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

[anubis_is_evil]

your TJ07 do really inspired me BA ...

planning to go with blue theme with my LLV2000 in the first place, but all the things have changed because of your beautiful TJ07 project..especially the tube, that i switch into white feser tube...wanna do something like that top panel/serpentine also in LLV2000, hopefully i can post my project soon enough to show every thing that you inspired me

[Mick64]

Absolute perfection! What more can I say...

[SiGfever]

I personally have not seen a stock case modded and then offered to the public for their own build that has so much attention to detail. These cases are works of art in themselves and then take people such as BlueAqua and theseeker and the cases take on a life of their own.

Each build stands out to me as unique and it is impressive that the people doing these builds elevate the art to the next level. My hats off to all you guys.

And Rocky, I too am a lover of scotch so pretend this is a fine single malt.

[theseeker]

I personally have not seen a stock case modded and then offered to the public for their own build that has so much attention to detail. These cases are works of art in themselves and then take people such as BlueAqua and theseeker and the cases take on a life of their own.

Each build stands out to me as unique and it is impressive that the people doing these builds elevate the art to the next level. My hats off to all you guys.

And Rocky, I too am a lover of scotch so pretend this is a fine single malt.

John,
Thanks for the kudos and the scotch!

[N19h7m4r3]

I must say the thing I like the most about the changes is the white on the mobo south bridge cooler

So much better than the red.

[illidan]

question for charles... is mM powder coated? what color? satin black or matte (flat) black?

ooh and BlueAqua... perfection! like every murderMod

[hiiyah777]

I can answer as a m|M owner for sure that it is definitely powder-coated.

As for the finish, I would guess satin, it doesn't look all that flat to me. It seems to have just enough sheen without over-imposing on the rest of the components inside.

I love it.

[Maxw]

That TJ-07 is perfect!!
Well done, you must be proud!

[dualbrain]

I am all about the hand/self designed case modding is all, personalization is the entire point of modding for me.

What does the average modder and you do - that seperates you from these builds?
Taking a Case, powdercoating it so you get what you want? That is what the murderModders get too.
Taking a sidepanel that has no window cut and make one into it ? murderModders get it out of the factory. Without backspray damage or any flaws.
And then - what else was done to your case itself that seperates it from the original so dramatically?

The rest is just interior design - same as the murderModders do.

Sorry, but I am confused that you seperate yourself from these highly skilled modders with a good taste for design.

I don't want to tell you how to think, but a little more reflection would be nice

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

What does the average modder and you do - that seperates you from these builds?
Taking a Case, powdercoating it so you get what you want? That is what the murderModders get too.
Taking a sidepanel that has no window cut and make one into it ? murderModders get it out of the factory. Without backspray damage or any flaws.
And then - what else was done to your case itself that seperates it from the original so dramatically?

The rest is just interior design - same as the murderModders do.

Sorry, but I am confused that you seperate yourself from these highly skilled modders with a good taste for design.

I don't want to tell you how to think, but a little more reflection would be nice

you have a PM read through my build log a bit more closely and you can see what I have done that you cant buy.

-Ian

P.S. please don't attack my system, I could come back here in three days with a re-cut undamaged sidepanel (only damaged in two 1/4" diameter areas currently) but it wouldn't change what you see in the pictures or what I can see in my fairly well lit dorm room.

as I said I build for my own personalization

[dualbrain]

So was it neccessary to put the build down a little?
Is there any reason to critizise someone for what he does, likes or buys?
What is the reason to critizise high level designs: To show that you are better?

I think if it is neccessary to critizise builds like that, you should hang out in 1000's of threads worldwide to critizise.

We all share the same hobby and shouldn't pick out others to show that we are better.