[ Project ] : Altair | A Lian-Li PC-P80, dual loop, all internal build

[Ced-G60]

This is great stuff. Giving me some idea for my setup, I think am going to "steal" that pump/rez mounting system

[D0BR0]

I was thinking of doing that. I'm not sure though as it may screw-up the airflow inside the case. Does it work better for you?

Well on the triple on the front (which is a sort of P/P with the fans on the door), there's the loop with the CPU and the whole mobo. I get 45°C on an i7 @ 4.1GHz, which imo is good. And for the airflow, with the rad on the floor pushing the air out of the case, I read that it's similar to a "sandwich" configuration of the rads, so less performance. Of course, nice airflow, but with my solution, all the air of the case is extracted, so it results in a depression inside the case, and the air is "sucked" from the outside by some of the ventilation holes. Quite a strange system I know, but that way, there's (I find) less dust inside the case, because there isn't any huge kind of air tunnel going through the whole case.

[XKaan]

Looking great!

I really like your Res\Pump mounting solution!

[eponymous]

This is great stuff. Giving me some idea for my setup, I think am going to "steal" that pump/rez mounting system

Please feel free That's why I tried to make this worklog a sort-of tutorial to help others.

Well on the triple on the front (which is a sort of P/P with the fans on the door), there's the loop with the CPU and the whole mobo. I get 45°C on an i7 @ 4.1GHz, which imo is good. And for the airflow, with the rad on the floor pushing the air out of the case, I read that it's similar to a "sandwich" configuration of the rads, so less performance. Of course, nice airflow, but with my solution, all the air of the case is extracted, so it results in a depression inside the case, and the air is "sucked" from the outside by some of the ventilation holes. Quite a strange system I know, but that way, there's (I find) less dust inside the case, because there isn't any huge kind of air tunnel going through the whole case.

Cool, I'm going to bear this in mind. I may just turn the fans round on the door and reverse the fans on the other side of the rad.

I also think it's a good idea using the front rad for the CPU and the other for the GPU.

Looking great!

I really like your Res\Pump mounting solution!

Cheers man

[D0BR0]

Yeah, there's much more space for airflow on the front rad. Anyway, I'm gonna use those Lian Li's wheels, so that it's gonna be a bit more space between the floor and the floor of the case.

[Ketzer7]

eponymous-

Have you had a chance to try out that SATA backplane device you got yet?

Been thinking about using one of those too, but then I saw on Newegg there were a bunch of negative reviews saying that Velociraptor drives don't work in it because they apparently changed the design or something and now it doesn't function as well.

I know you said 'with SSDs', but I'm also curious if those have worked Ok in that device or not either.

Thanks!

[ckool]

Awesome work,I have the same case & I love the way your build is going atm... an inspiration to me, Subsribed!

[Schwany]

Great build, pulling a few ideas from it for my next one. Your methods are ridiculously overkill tho, but still fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing it progress

[eponymous]

eponymous-

Have you had a chance to try out that SATA backplane device you got yet?

Been thinking about using one of those too, but then I saw on Newegg there were a bunch of negative reviews saying that Velociraptor drives don't work in it because they apparently changed the design or something and now it doesn't function as well.

I know you said 'with SSDs', but I'm also curious if those have worked Ok in that device or not either.

Thanks!

Hehe, just got back from vacation. I've still not tried the backplane yet - it's packed away under all the other crap

I'm not sure about Velociraptors as I've only read up on SSD's. I'd definitely check before you by though.

Awesome work,I have the same case & I love the way your build is going atm... an inspiration to me, Subsribed!

Thanks man

Great build, pulling a few ideas from it for my next one. Your methods are ridiculously overkill tho, but still fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing it progress

Hehe, probably a little overkill - fun nonetheless.

Now that I'm back expect to see some updates coming soon!

[assisterah]

Wow you really got some decent tools for your build.
This build log is great for WC starters! Love it!

[eponymous]

Wow you really got some decent tools for your build.
This build log is great for WC starters! Love it!

Thanks man

Remember to ask questions guys if there's something that isn't clear in this and I'll try my best to explain it.

[assisterah]

Got a question for you:
Which drill mode did you use for cutting those radiator holes?
would hammer drill mode be better?

[mib]

Got a question for you:
Which drill mode did you use for cutting those radiator holes?
would hammer drill mode be better?

I guess that normal mode or wood mode. Hammer mode will make very sharp and make waved edge.

[eponymous]

Got a question for you:
Which drill mode did you use for cutting those radiator holes?
would hammer drill mode be better?

You definitely don't want to use hammer mode as this is meant for drilling into masonry and brick.

Just use the wood drilling mode, with low-speed and high-torque (low gear) and you should be fine.

[Linuxfan]

I have the same case here and am going to try to mount a triple radiator in the bottom of the case just like you did... so thanks for the pictures!

[eponymous]

I have the same case here and am going to try to mount a triple radiator in the bottom of the case just like you did... so thanks for the pictures!

Good stuff It's probably the easiest method and it looks nice I think :P

[Linuxfan]

Good stuff It's probably the easiest method and it looks nice I think :P

Yeah, I like the idea of the radiator on the bottom... the air comes in the bottom and goes through the case that way, and I shouldn't have any filling problems since the the res will be higher than everything else...
Wish it would be that way in my Cosmos S case... the rad is on the top and the res is level with it sticking out of the back... have to tilt up the case to fill it up and get the air out..
Getting the holdsaw at home depot today...

[assisterah]

Are you going to paint the case?

[WinstonSthlm]

Yeah, I like the idea of the radiator on the bottom... the air comes in the bottom and goes through the case that way, and I shouldn't have any filling problems since the the res will be higher than everything else...
Getting the holdsaw at home depot today...

Think the radiator fans in this build will push air out of the case, down against the floor. You will probably get less dust sucking air in front compared to suck air in bottom of case even if you have dust filters on both places.

[eponymous]

Yeah, I like the idea of the radiator on the bottom... the air comes in the bottom and goes through the case that way, and I shouldn't have any filling problems since the the res will be higher than everything else...
Wish it would be that way in my Cosmos S case... the rad is on the top and the res is level with it sticking out of the back... have to tilt up the case to fill it up and get the air out..
Getting the holdsaw at home depot today...

Let us know how you get on

Are you going to paint the case?

Nah, I don't think it's worth it as I'm happy with the way it looks as is.

Think the radiator fans in this build will push air out of the case, down against the floor. You will probably get less dust sucking air in front compared to suck air in bottom of case even if you have dust filters on both places.

Yeah that's right. I'll be pulling air across the radiator out through the bottom of the case.

[eponymous]

Hi guys.

I'm going to be fitting my loops together very soon, but before I do I was wanting to ask a question to the community and see what you think:

My NB/SB and MOSFET blocks - should they go in the CPU or GPU loop and why? What's the general consensus these days?

Thanks

[ell]

In my opinion, put everything that isnt the CPU in one loop (gpu, mosfet, nb and sb etc) in one loop, and have the other loop dedicated to the CPU only, especially since you basically have the most restrictive CPU block ever concieved, it'll work best in its own loop with nothing else to stand in its way, I have a similar setup so i've messed aroudn with this, otherwise congrtualations on a brilliant looking build so far, good luck and enjoy!

[eponymous]

In my opinion, put everything that isnt the CPU in one loop (gpu, mosfet, nb and sb etc) in one loop, and have the other loop dedicated to the CPU only, especially since you basically have the most restrictive CPU block ever concieved, it'll work best in its own loop with nothing else to stand in its way, I have a similar setup so i've messed aroudn with this, otherwise congrtualations on a brilliant looking build so far, good luck and enjoy!

Thanks a lot!

I was leaning towards the GPU loop so thanks for the confirmation on that. GPU loop it is!

[PaRn ssR]

very great build.

[eponymous]

very great build.

Thanks

There'll be a big update this weekend as I've made a fair bit of progress but haven't been keeping my log updated - shame on me