Madness-Murder Jr

[Snyxxx]

Nice job, bud. I know what you mean, my wife looks at me weird when I get the kitchen oven mits on to carry the microwaved boiling water upstairs to put on my tubing.

On that air bubble, looks like some rockin' and rollin' with the case tonight.

[shazza]

Yeah!!! Water and electricity making magic. Very nice.

I found some darker blue sleeving in my collection ... so, when you're ready to start over

I still think it looks good the way it is. Also, notice how that blue sleeving matches the blue on your mb?

[skinnee]

Well done my friend, well done!

[theseeker]

Nice job, bud. I know what you mean, my wife looks at me weird when I get the kitchen oven mits on to carry the microwaved boiling water upstairs to put on my tubing.

On that air bubble, looks like some rockin' and rollin' with the case tonight.

You use mits?
No rocking and rolling for me, just scotching!

Yeah!!! Water and electricity making magic. Very nice.

I found some darker blue sleeving in my collection ... so, when you're ready to start over

I still think it looks good the way it is. Also, notice how that blue sleeving matches the blue on your mb?

Thanks Shazza! I think Nils has some too and now everyone tells me they have a darker blue sleeving (pulling my hair out) and it's too late. I have to leave for the Middle East in a coupe of weeks so I want to play before I leave.
BTW, did you see the study released yesterday? People that are optimistic, typically live eight years longer than the half empty glass folks! I am happy that you are in my camp! And on that note, my scotch glass is half full!

[theseeker]

Well done my friend, well done!

Many thanks Skinnee! I appreciate your commentary. I only wish I knew how to test these components like you do!
BTW, a personal note; I found my PB, and I burned it!

[skinnee]

I am still grasshopper, trying to snatch a pebble from Martin's hand.

LOL...I still haven't found mine. Its tucked away somewhere with its companion, "The Oak" as well. All of these moves in a few years and I've lost track of which box it is packed in.

[theseeker]

I am still grasshopper, trying to snatch a pebble from Martin's hand.

LOL...I still haven't found mine. Its tucked away somewhere with its companion, "The Oak" as well. All of these moves in a few years and I've lost track of which box it is packed in.

Just find it before someone else does! Good thing I have no political aspirations. However, who does?

[skinnee]

And thank god everyone wasn't armed with a camera phone back then too...we'd be screwed!

[theseeker]

And thank god everyone wasn't armed with a camera phone back then too...we'd be screwed!

You ain't kidding!

[SiGfever]

Rocky you sure were right about "Aberlour", nice scotch, very smooth over ice.

This came highly recommended as well..."Bunnahabhain 12yr Single Malt"

[theseeker]

Rocky you sure were right about "Aberlour", nice scotch, very smooth over ice.

This came highly recommended as well..."Bunnahabhain 12yr Single Malt"

Glad you enjoyed it!

[theseeker]

As usual, I was hoping and planning on a Sunday with no disruptions, not!
We had unexpected company and when they left I immediately went back to the bench to finish my last three wires of the 24 pin. Disaster struck......





I tried to order two of these but Charles said there was no way I could break it! I always get two of everything, except for wives. We all have our limitations!
I will have TWO new ones tomorrow morning and the Madness will end, finally.

Here is a glimpse of the next color scheme for my upcoming "Copper-Head" build.





The case color will be unreal and 100% powder coated to boot. I am doing my research regarding the proper components. I may stick with my current dual Opty server or I may go nuts and go with a Skulltrail.

One thing for sure, Nils will be busy with some crazy sleeving colors! Are you ready Nils?

[PradaG]

As usual, I was hoping and planning on a Sunday with no disruptions, not!
We had unexpected company and when they left I immediately went back to the bench to finish my last three wires of the 24 pin. Disaster struck......

I tried to order two of these but Charles said there was no way I could break it! I always get two of everything, except for wives. We all have our limitations!
I will have TWO new ones tomorrow morning and the Madness will end, finally.

Here is a glimpse of the next color scheme for my upcoming "Copper-Head" build.

looking fantastic!

here here to the 2 of everything (minus significant others )...i sometimes take on nasa redundentcy (3)- you never know what can go wrong & 2 backups should be on ready

that sucks that you broke it - i amost broke the fan pin one - it was bent in 3 or so different directions after my ninja session - its lifespan is limited to say the least

looking forward to the next builds color sceme - that looks very very nice!

good choice sticking w/ the HD - it fits w/ the rest of the build better - the blue of the plexi was to light & more of a baby blue & really did not look right w/ the rest of the blue accenting (which i like a lot!)

sorry to be this guy & maybe open another can of worms (unless you already tried)...but i did not see you try out blue shrink on the blue sleeving - was this attempted & not to your visual appeal?

the red shrink on the red sleeving for the accenting that i did w/ my build has really grown on me...hope this does not slow down your forward movement

[theseeker]

looking fantastic!

here here to the 2 of everything (minus significant others )...i sometimes take on nasa redundentcy (3)- you never know what can go wrong & 2 backups should be on ready

that sucks that you broke it - i amost broke the fan pin one - it was bent in 3 or so different directions after my ninja session - its lifespan is limited to say the least

looking forward to the next builds color sceme - that looks very very nice!

good choice sticking w/ the HD - it fits w/ the rest of the build better - the blue of the plexi was to light & more of a baby blue & really did not look right w/ the rest of the blue accenting (which i like a lot!)

sorry to be this guy & maybe open another can of worms (unless you already tried)...but i did not see you try out blue shrink on the blue sleeving - was this attempted & not to your visual appeal?

the red shrink on the red sleeving for the accenting that i did w/ my build has really grown on me...hope this does not slow down your forward movement

A big thank you PG!
The Cuplex is a great block but as you pointed out, the blue is too light and a distraction. I did try blue shrink tube, but once you use M|M shrink and sleeving, nothing comes close.
Hello Nils?
I will be back at again tomorrow!

[charles_h]

I tried to order two of these but Charles said there was no way I could break it! I always get two of everything, except for wives. We all have our limitations!
I will have TWO new ones tomorrow morning and the Madness will end, finally.

ah man, that sucks Rocky!

How did you break it? hopefully you didn't do it just to prove me wrong.

In any event, when I sent you the one it was all I had at the time... it was actually my own.

Glad to hear you'll be back in business Monday - keep up the great work!

[shazza]

Been looking all day for your updates ... sorry about breaking your tool (wait, that didn't come out quite right ... blushes).

You know, you coulda used the old fashioned STAPLES method. I can't believe I did that for my first go 'round. Then ... I broke the expensive tool within 5 minutes, then ordered 5 of the $5 ones ... only broke one, then finished my GPUs and now have 4 left - but I pray to the Good Lord I never need to use them!!! Sleeving PSUs is something made popular by a Canadian Sadist and friends!!!

This copper build is going to be something to watch. Ummm, is that your snake?

[theseeker]

ah man, that sucks Rocky!

How did you break it? hopefully you didn't do it just to prove me wrong.

In any event, when I sent you the one it was all I had at the time... it was actually my own.

Glad to hear you'll be back in business Monday - keep up the great work!

I had my headphones on and I working on the 24 pin when my wife tapped me on the shoulder from behind. I was in another world and she startled me, snap! Thanks for the kudos Charles.

Been looking all day for your updates ... sorry about breaking your tool (wait, that didn't come out quite right ... blushes).

You know, you coulda used the old fashioned STAPLES method. I can't believe I did that for my first go 'round. Then ... I broke the expensive tool within 5 minutes, then ordered 5 of the $5 ones ... only broke one, then finished my GPUs and now have 4 left - but I pray to the Good Lord I never need to use them!!! Sleeving PSUs is something made popular by a Canadian Sadist and friends!!!

This copper build is going to be something to watch. Ummm, is that your snake?

A nice play on words Shazza! I just picked up three this morning and hopefully I won't need more than one. Yes, the Canadian sadist has sucked many of us into his dark world!

[theseeker]

I finished the 24 pin and put the system back together again today. I am not happy with the outcome. Too many wires, too busy and no where near clean enough for me. Back to the drawing board! I am going to leave it alone for a few days and see what comes to mind.







The only view I still like....



Very frustrating.

[Zw_Roodbaard]

Isn't it possible to lead your PCI-E cables directly to the back on the left of the cards? Just as the 24-pin cable, simply lead it directly behind the motherboard tray.

Routing your SATA cables around the back from the 5,25 inch trays?

Still it's a nice build what you have there Seeker I wish I had the hardware :P

[rioja]

yeah the best way to route the cables is just to hide them even if they look so nice
i like alot how 6 dominators look together, dont hide them behind the wires

[theseeker]

Isn't it possible to lead your PCI-E cables directly to the back on the left of the cards? Just as the 24-pin cable, simply lead it directly behind the motherboard tray.

Routing your SATA cables around the back from the 5,25 inch trays?

Still it's a nice build what you have there Seeker I wish I had the hardware :P

Yes, it is possible, but I am leaning towards going back to my Ultra X3 and ditching most of the sleeving altogether. My blues do not match and there are too many wires visible.
Many thanks Roodbaard! The only problem with having the hardware is that you (I) always want to improve upon what you have!

[SiGfever]

Yes, it is possible, but I am leaning towards going back to my Ultra X3 and ditching most of the sleeving altogether. My blues do not match and there are too many wires visible.
Many thanks Roodbaard! The only problem with having the hardware is that you (I) always want to improve upon what you have!

The sleeving job that you did is exceptional Rocky but my only issue with sleeved PSU wires is that they are tough to "bundle" to keep the size contained. That is why I have said in the past we need to come up with a way to corral the wires without just tie-wrapping the bundles.

What about a large sleeve that exposes approx the last two inches of the individual sleeved wires? Just thinking out load.

[theseeker]

The sleeving job that you did is exceptional Rocky but my only issue with sleeved PSU wires is that they are tough to "bundle" to keep the size contained. That is why I have said in the past we need to come up with a way to corral the wires without just tie-wrapping the bundles.

What about a large sleeve that exposes approx the last two inches of the individual sleeved wires? Just thinking out load.

John,
Thanks for the compliment! I am leaning towards going back to the Ultra PSU and their "magnetic wires." The majority of my dislike is due to poor planning on my part. However, I need to use this gizmo at some point!

[shazza]

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Very frustrating.

I feel your pain. I keep looking at these pics to see what could be done to help the look, yet keep all your functionality. Now I know why some of the prettiest builds don't have much extra stuff (e.g. drives and more).

Just brainstorming here ...

It seems to me you either need a lot of sleeved cables, or very few to make it look good. You're kind of in the middle here. With your HDs, you've got them pointing to the front of the case for the connectors, but then you've brought a couple of cables out ... any way to keep everything hidden by using extra long cables and bringing them up underneath the mb/res?

The Optical drive is tricky ... the cabling might look better if it was on the bottom of your stack - but then, that probably doesn't fit with how you've designed the front.

And the GPU strings ... I don't think it's the color of the blue as much as the fact that the texture/fabric is different the the black. A darker color would help as well.

Doesn't help much, but I'm still thinking about it. I've got an Ultra X3 myself ... I just don't know if that's going to look better, but I'm sure you'll figure it out!

[theseeker]

I feel your pain. I keep looking at these pics to see what could be done to help the look, yet keep all your functionality. Now I know why some of the prettiest builds don't have much extra stuff (e.g. drives and more).

Just brainstorming here ...

It seems to me you either need a lot of sleeved cables, or very few to make it look good. You're kind of in the middle here. With your HDs, you've got them pointing to the front of the case for the connectors, but then you've brought a couple of cables out ... any way to keep everything hidden by using extra long cables and bringing them up underneath the mb/res?

The Optical drive is tricky ... the cabling might look better if it was on the bottom of your stack - but then, that probably doesn't fit with how you've designed the front.

And the GPU strings ... I don't think it's the color of the blue as much as the fact that the texture/fabric is different the the black. A darker color would help as well.

Doesn't help much, but I'm still thinking about it. I've got an Ultra X3 myself ... I just don't know if that's going to look better, but I'm sure you'll figure it out!

Shazza,

Thanks for the input. IMO, I have too many cables exposed, at least not my tool! Sorry, Shazza I owed you one.

I am going to give the Ultra a try and see if I like it. I will not be able to do any thing until Thursday, work calls!

I agree with you regarding the texture of the sleeving. Truly a Canadian and German up!

Have a nice evening!