Lian Li v2000 project :D

[Tim1]

Well this will be my first project here on Xtreme Systems, so dont be to harsh on me :P
After months of roaming around here on the forums i finally upgraded my old system to something decent. My old system in the v2000 consisted of a 780i, qx6700 at 3.45, 4gb ram, 2 wd raptor 150's, 8800 gtx's, eh not so crazy considering whats out now.
Upgrades:
EVGA x58 Classified
Intel i7 920 D0
2x 1tb WD Green drives
2x 150 gb raptor drives
6gb dominator gt ram
hmm... still using my 8800 gtx's
and probably my favorite part, the HT|Omega Claro Halo
Liquid cooling parts:
EK Supreme LT
EK Full board classified block
bits power 1/2" fittings, both straight and 45s
MCP355 with xspc top
feser 360 and 240 rad


Here are some pics:

here you can see 5 Scythe 1000rpm fans. These are my favorite fans, and probably the best i've used.

Here is the EK block for the 920.

another shot

Some BP fittngs. all 1/2 id, 3/4 od, along with the EK Supreme LT and the EK Classified full board block

Best fittings ever

The supreme with fittings

back of the supreme

cpu and mb blocks with fittings

with flash for... idk just heres one with flash lol

This is what im thinking for the radiators.


Unpacking, pics taken with iphone 3gs here,

O yea its nice

classified yo

I like this shot. wish i had those pro canons or nikons to take this shot with

close up on the socket

the dominators

this horrible stock cooler is currently on it =/

The old dtek v2 block that was on the 780i with the qx6700 underneath

Was using distilled water here, looks clean for 6+ months usage, huh?

Drawing on the package

Yup, probably the only New York Edition out there lol

Some of the sleeving. Main sleeving will be black with red accents

Hopefully i won't be busy tomorrow, i got some sleeving done today and yesterday.

[eponymous]

Looks promising so far

You'll find everyone in here very supportive and I doubt anyone will be "harsh with you"

Keep up the good work.

[Tim1]

Looks promising so far

You'll find everyone in here very supportive and I doubt anyone will be "harsh with you"

Keep up the good work.

Thank you, and yea everyone seems to be nice here so far.
Updates coming tomorrow, a lot of sleeving done.

[shazza]

Can't wait to see this one. Thanks for posting your log here.

[millertime359]

Nice list of components there.

[WinstonSthlm]

Awesome hardware! Keep us updated

[Armitage]

Im excited Don't kill your fingers sleeving (Oh you will)

[hale88]

that lil pin remover wont last for long... LOL

[Tim1]

Thanks for the support, sadly i still didn't fully use the pin remover, here are some updates though.

Updates: (sry about poor quality pics)
Got some sleeving done on the HDD power cables, eh not to great

close up on one connector

pump, i plan on cutting that blue wire...

radiator fans sleeved

What its like right now

Nice shot, had to flip the pic though

Lian Li..


Now this is tricky, i got the 8pin side cables to come out but i just cannot get the 4 pin side cables out!! any suggestions?

[earthwormjim]

Try using two staples and some needle nose pliers to get the pins out. Bend the staples so they make an L shape, and very gently push them down using the pliers to bend the little flaps in on the pins.

Also as your pushing the staples down, push the wires up into the connector so you're sure to completely bend the flaps.

[Tim1]

Try using two staples and some needle nose pliers to get the pins out. Bend the staples so they make an L shape, and very gently push them down using the pliers to bend the little flaps in on the pins.

Also as your pushing the staples down, push the wires up into the connector so you're sure to completely bend the flaps.

Thanks for your help, it works and i got that cable done.

Some updates:

Trying to polish up the stock v2000 floor panel, trying to get a mirror finish. its my first time actually polishing anything. Here you can see 1000 grit sandpaper being used to sand it down and get rid of the scratches. 2000 grit after this but believe it or not, my hardware store doesn't carry 2000 grit...

here is a close up of some wet sanding

heres that damn 4 to 8 pin atx cable that cut my fingers, damn cable

two out of the 5 sata cables sleeved

and here is windows 7 64 bit ultimate, just got it installed today, well also just received it today in the mail.


any tips welcome, esp for the polishing!!

[millertime359]

Looking good there. Enjoy win 7. I just got mine too, can't wait to get it running on my new rig.

[pb300]

my hardware store doesn't carry 2000 grit...

I've never seen anything higher then 1000 at a hardware store. Go to an auto parts store and they'll have what you're looking for.

Even 2000 grit isn't going to quite be a "mirror finish". Consider breaking out the polishing compound and a foam disk on a drill to really bring out the shine. And the never dull stuff is more of a cleaner, not a polish. It looks like you're off to a good start so far, just remember to alternate the sanding direction as you change grits.

[Caoder]

i got my 2000 grit at walwart of all places ... but i would say get a polishing disk instead... the 2000 won't give u a clear polished look.. still scratchy.. but u can see a clean reflection kinda thing....

[earthwormjim]

i got my 2000 grit at walwart of all places ... but i would say get a polishing disk instead... the 2000 won't give u a clear polished look.. still scratchy.. but u can see a clean reflection kinda thing....

You need to get up to 2000 or 2500 before you can use a polishing disk, otherwise you won't have a deep reflection.

[Caoder]

btw o.o how IS this project goin updates ?

[kgtiger]

Love the colour of that orange sleeved cable, just excellent
Keep up the hard work with your polishing.
The only thing that sux with polishing Ali is, your results are based solely on how much effort you apply and how much time you are willing to invest.
Looks like you have what it takes.

Keep it up mate.

[pingpong1455]

Your not the only one from New York

Western N.Y. ???

[Tim1]

btw o.o how IS this project goin updates ?

I've been really busy during the week with school work and college applications. so updates on sunday hopefully!

Love the colour of that orange sleeved cable, just excellent
Keep up the hard work with your polishing.
The only thing that sux with polishing Ali is, your results are based solely on how much effort you apply and how much time you are willing to invest.
Looks like you have what it takes.

Keep it up mate.

Thanks. its actually red but it does look orange in the pics. Its a nice full red color, no hint of orange or anything. And the polishing process is a pain in the a** honestly!! lol my whole project is waiting on that mid plate being polished =/

Your not the only one from New York

Western N.Y. ???

haha woohoo. Im from Manhattan not western ny. more like lower ny. im guessing ur western?

[kgtiger]

Since the sleeving is from MDPC, I know the red sleeving you have, it's looks excellent.

Looking forward to your next update.

[Tim1]

a little update! i know after such a long time
I couldn't find a good way to mount the 240 rad without spending more money and buying more fittings. so i left that for the day i buy another case or something...Also i scrapped the mirrored polish divider and stuck with the carbon fiber.
After i took everything out the case, and started putting together the loop

Heres how i plan on mounting the pump

another shot

half the fittings

it looks so happy to get the ek on it

all clean

yea, idk just more cleaning

cleaned


fitting shot

classified

cutting the side panel on the motherboard side...it came out horrible in the end.

getting those guide holes

barely got through with this weak a** drill, i later pulled out a monster drill but its not in the pics

the HD rack

before being put in the case

linked up the pump

the tubes in

cage in

more pics tomorrow, im done with the rig but too tired to take the cam out again for today.

[Tim1]

just to start and compare temps


half way there,


ok here we go 4ghz

small test for quick temps. did run stable after though

[ConTRo13r]

Can i just ask where you happened apon a carbon fibre mid section for the your v2000?

[Tim1]

Can i just ask where you happened apon a carbon fibre mid section for the your v2000?

I bought some carbon fiber online and then cut it to make a custom floor panel.

[ConTRo13r]

I bought some carbon fiber online and then cut it to make a custom floor panel.

Oh right awesome!