Project Raven ATCS 840

**ohms** · 10-21-2009, 01:11 AM

Thanks Leo

I ordered some more stuff this week, I am hopeful that in another 3 weeks I will have all the items I need to start the water cooling portion of the work log.

Ordered the Bitspower 150 res, Bitspower D5 mod top and the Swiftech MCP-655

**ohms** · 10-21-2009, 01:24 PM

Here are pics of the radiators I got in the mail today

**ohms** · 10-28-2009, 12:58 AM

Placed my third round of orders consisting of my full cover chipset block and cpu block

The EK full coverage chipset block and the Alphacool Nexxus cpu block.

**ohms** · 10-28-2009, 02:17 PM

New stuff has arrived

I have to say that I didn't think the MCP-655 was so big after putting on the BP top.

**ohms** · 10-31-2009, 04:58 AM

So for a window mod i'm thinking of getting A.C. Ryan AcrylPanel Smoke/Black Translucent window and having a raven etched on it.

This is the Raven I want to get etched

**charles_h** · 10-31-2009, 04:31 PM

Wow, I really like that smoked/black translucent panel - I think it will look great etched with the raven!

Looking forward to seeing it done ohms.

**ohms** · 11-01-2009, 01:17 AM

I just had the most wicked thought while I was thinking on other things I could do for my mods.

I was thinking once I remove the CH3 chipset block that I can remove the square Asus ROG light up box and cut out a space for it in the front of my case on the opposite side of where the ATCS 840 is printed and affix it into place there and hook it up to a switch on the back side of the case so I can it off and on

The Asus ROG square light as seen on the chipset. It is alot brighter but a soft bright in person

The etch is definitely gonna be that Raven picture on the smoked AC Ryan panel and maybe on the lower right hand side have my "Project: Raven ATCS 840 - Ohms - xtremesystems.org" etched on it as well.

So I think when I disassemble my case to send it out for powder coating (yeah, i'm unhappy with the way my botch paint job came out) and water jet work to cut the side panel that I will have them cut that square out as well.

**ohms** · 11-01-2009, 11:28 PM

This is the new picture I was thinking about getting etched into the side panel I was thinking about putting in

And yes, I know I ripped off the Raven Software logo

**ohms** · 11-02-2009, 02:24 PM

Got my EK chipset block and Alphacool NexXxos cpu block in the mail today

**ohms** · 11-02-2009, 02:27 PM

oops dupe post.

**CptDreadFlint** · 11-02-2009, 02:33 PM

Great hardware ohms! Dig the raven artwork too. By the way, how's Dutch doing?

**ohms** · 11-02-2009, 02:36 PM

Thanks! He's actually doing fantastic now, but smells since I cannot bath him yet

Thanks for asking.

**CptDreadFlint** · 11-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Good to hear (that he's doing fantastic, not that he smells.)

That reminds me. I must bathe my dog.
He smells. He has no excuse.

**ohms** · 11-04-2009, 12:00 AM

Placed my order for my EK 5870 block tonight.

**ohms** · 11-04-2009, 02:56 PM

I got a phone call back from the glass etching shop that I had contacted and they pretty much gave me the most outrageous price ever.

The lady wanted $425 to etch the side panel and I pretty much laughed at her, I could not believe someone had the balls to ask that much.

**ohms** · 11-05-2009, 10:55 PM

Thank god for good friends. My friend earlier suggested that I pay to get the logo printed out on very heavy stock board and have it stenciled out and that he could try sandblasting the logo onto the acrylic panel for me as he has done this before on other ventures. I think it would actually turn out better then the etching as it would also give it some texture

**ohms** · 11-07-2009, 10:56 PM

GPU block came in today, it's very sleek and sexy!

**ohms** · 11-11-2009, 12:32 AM

ARghhhh! I can't decide if I want the Aquaero 4.00 USB Fan Controller or the Koolance TMS-200! Any opinions in the matter?

**Kibbler** · 11-11-2009, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by ohms

ARghhhh! I can't decide if I want the Aquaero 4.00 USB Fan Controller or the Koolance TMS-200! Any opinions in the matter?

Aquaero needs a powerboost mod to work with pumps, and even then only 1 pump IIRC. TMS200 works with 1 pump, 3 fans, and numerous sensors out of the box, double that if you get the daughter card, but the software and interface feels less...polished. The software also needs to run in admin-mode so on Vista you'll get UAC prompts on startup. That said the Koolance software is consistently (if infrequently) updated. I think the Aquaero looks nicer, is easier to mount inside your case, takes up less space, and comes with an LCD/optional.

You've got the parts, can't wait to see it come together. Good luck!

**ohms** · 11-11-2009, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Kibbler

Aquaero needs a powerboost mod to work with pumps, and even then only 1 pump IIRC. TMS200 works with 1 pump, 3 fans, and numerous sensors out of the box, double that if you get the daughter card, but the software and interface feels less...polished.

Ah k, well I think I'll go with the Koolance. From the review I read, the software actually looks pretty nice.

The software also needs to run in admin-mode so on Vista you'll get UAC prompts on startup.

I am running Windows 7

Don't know if that makes a difference or not

That said the Koolance software is consistently (if infrequently) updated. I think the Aquaero looks nicer, is easier to mount inside your case, takes up less space, and comes with an LCD/optional.

It was updated recently from what I saw.

You've got the parts, can't wait to see it come together. Good luck!

Thanks!

Btw Kibbler, did you make another one of those hose bracket things that goes on the rad?

**Kibbler** · 11-11-2009, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by ohms

Btw Kibbler, did you make another one of those hose bracket things that goes on the rad?

I have not forgotten, but I have not made it yet, really sorry about that. Mostly been sidetracked by work and other matters but an agreement is an agreement, I'll get that sucker drilled and send it to you.

**ohms** · 11-11-2009, 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by Kibbler

I have not forgotten, but I have not made it yet, really sorry about that. Mostly been sidetracked by work and other matters but an agreement is an agreement, I'll get that sucker drilled and send it to you.

I refuse to take it for free!

**ohms** · 11-12-2009, 09:12 PM

I am now approximately 5 weeks away from completion of my project. The estimate is based off purchasing of the remaining items, water jet work, powder coating and panel etching.

Week #1 - 11/18: fittings and filters
Week #2 - 11/25: TMS-200, flow meter, tubing
Week #3 - 12/2: MDPC-X Black Sleeving Kit and tool
Week #4 - Water jet work
Week #5 - Powdercoating and panel etching

**ohms** · 11-18-2009, 06:02 AM

I'm getting almost done purchasing everything getting that much closer to finally being able to build! A ton of fittings, a fillport and some fan grills.

**felix_w** · 11-18-2009, 06:48 AM

looking forward to see it complete....with lots of pics...

p.s : anyone knows where i can get the last item in EU ?

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