<Project> Black Freighter </Project>

[CptDreadFlint]

Something old (Port Window):







Something new (thank you Charles!):







Something "borrowed":







Something blue:






My family and I would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays!

And as always, thanks for viewing!

[CptDreadFlint]

Yep, that is the reason I decided on the EK over the Swiftech block. I just think they look killer.

I'm also glad I didn't get that Swiftech block as the used GTX295 on the FS section has been calling my name.

Go for it, MT! He's down to 4 bills, last I checked. Haggle down to $350.00. You'll meet at $365.00. A barely used 295 at that price is a sweet deal.

Capt, beautiful looking blocks and a great job cleaning those chips up.

I'm glad it's raining here too. Cleans up the air for a day or two - and is dumping a lot of snow for skiing!

Where'd you end up moving to? Still Eagle Rock?

Thanks, Antioch

When I look just north of me, I see the San Gabriel mountains. They're snow peaked! I'm no skiier but I love the snow - especially around this time of year.

Yes. Moved just 3 miles from my old residence so aye, still in Eagle Rock. Love it here! Barack Obama went to college not too far from here.

Wow! Nice job on those GPUs there , the combination of the clear acrylic/nickel blocks with the black pcb and black fittings really makes it pop. Man it would look SICK if there was black fluid being pumped through those blocks.

It is definitely worthy of a good

Great idea, ohms! (Not humping random legs, but the black fluid idea.)

My intent was to go with blue but I shall give black a go and see how it turns out. Pics soon!

killer looking GPUs
EK did great job on this block, innovative one thread by each side configuration in SLI looks way much cleaner than ordinary 2 by each side

I'll admit the single inlet/outlet looks to be more streamlined. I'm kinda used to the two deal in/out situation (did I just type "I'm kinda used to the two deal in/out situation?)
but again, EK's design on this particular model looks to be more ...um aerodynamic?... sleeker.

Beautiful quad SLI, the VGAs will be beautiful with the Block! perfect!
And how is the Case indos the mods it?

Thanks Leandro Even though I have no idea what your second sentence meant, you live in a beautiful country ladened with beautiful looking people!

Looking good! glad to see you've stopped doing things w/ moving and real life and gotten back to the computer building.

I've been spray painting some fittings myself...

Thanks John! Good to see you aboard and thanks for the kind words.

I'm following your monstracity as well. Good luck to your spray painting adventures

[dingdong555]

Wow!!

Those res holders + coolant look AMAZING!

And not, not happy holidays, you're not finished yet, you still have to show us MORE pictures in 2009

[CptDreadFlint]

Wow!!

Those res holders + coolant look AMAZING!

And not, not happy holidays, you're not finished yet, you still have to show us MORE pictures in 2009

Lol, Ding! I shall!

[kgtiger]

Looks sweet as per the norm with you Flint.
Glad you have made port, but like Dingdong stated you really do have more work to do this year, Please

[CptDreadFlint]

Thanks kgtiger I do intend to post more of the mayhem and debauchery before the year breaks. Thanks for your continued support throughout!


Not much of an update in terms of pics.
But while contemplating an idea I have that involves lights, holes, acrylic, hoses, and fittings, I did manage a shoot one pic of a work in progress.

I had to place two extenders to clear the tube that runs alongside the towering RAM.
I was in the middle of reattaching the inlet of the Freezer block - hence the detached tube (a closer inspection will reveal).


Grand Bleu, Aquamarine, and Black MDPC-X are the sleeve colors I have chosen for this buid and it does appear to be a good combination with what I have outfitted the board thus far. I must say that Nil's Grand Bleu sleeve is such a gorgeous color.

I do hope I can take better pics of the sleeving to do the quality and color justice.





That's all for now...as always thanks for checking in!

[millertime359]

Go for it, MT! He's down to 4 bills, last I checked. Haggle down to $350.00. You'll meet at $365.00. A barely used 295 at that price is a sweet deal.

I know dude, I REALLY don't have the money and REALLY don't need it, but it would still be cool to say I have it.

Nice sleeving job BTW

[shazza]

Whoa - the sleeving colors are fantastic together! Glad to see you are making good progress.

[Liderc]

/Agree with Shazza, that blue and black sleeve is nuts.

[metachronos]

Whoa this build looks more and more awesome every time I check the thread.

[CptDreadFlint]

Received a package today that I couldn't open fast enough.

Through sheer dumb luck and a windfall of unexplainable chance - wait...
actually it was more like a series of accidental string of serendipitous events...


which led to the acquisition of black matte fittings that I was unable to find in any retail stores but really needed to match the scheme of this build.

(Where's my editor? That was a long and complicated sentence.)


Must give shout-out:

Thanks Vincent from BitsPower!
Thanks Gary from Sidewinders!

You gentlemen are the epitome of customer service.

The package from Vincent contained the following:
Matte Black 90 Dual Rotary:






T-Rotary Fitting situation Black Matte Awesomeness:




The official BP Black Matte D-Plug.
I fitted my pair of 295s by rattle canning a BP silver shining one. So now I have an extra one. It may find its way into my next build:






and finally the D5/MCP655 Mod Kit salt and pepper shakers in Matte Black:



"Hurt" by NiN just came on the radio and somebody just turned it up to a point where I am unable to hear myself think to type in a way that would result in anything sensical nor noteworthy.


Moar soon!

[CptDreadFlint]

I know dude, I REALLY don't have the money and REALLY don't need it, but it would still be cool to say I have it.

Nice sleeving job BTW

Heyas MT. Forget it being cool to "say" you have it, brutha.

Whoa - the sleeving colors are fantastic together! Glad to see you are making good progress.

Thank you, shaz. I'm anxiously awaiting your next post...
Good to see you're settling in. Not easy, huh?

/Agree with Shazza, that blue and black sleeve is nuts.

Arrr Liderc! I agree w/ you agreeing!

Whoa this build looks more and more awesome every time I check the thread.

Very much appreciated, metachronos! I hope to keep it interesting as I progress.

[van_arnam]

Grand Bleu is AMAZING.

Love the matte black fittings as well. I'm sure getting tired of sanding and spray painting the little guys (tho all white bitspower is pretty nice)

wait there's matte black D5 covers <leaves>

[kgtiger]

Fittings look sweet Flint, really looking forward to seeing where they go.

[millertime359]

I really wish BP would stop making their covers and rings one piece. Keeps them from working on a few different tops.

Those matte black ones like sick. Even better that they didn't use the gold logo. The white one looks much better IMO.

[theToX]

holy santa claus . updates are getting better and better .

[aka_GK]

wow, black&green madness

[dingdong555]

Lovely Capt. Some of those matt black fittings are beautiful!!

[NaMcO]

And i thought BitsPower fittings looked nice... Then i saw these

[RCG_Bex]

Om nom nom *licks*

Wish my D5 blocks would hurry up - want to see what they're like in comparision to the BP covers!

Looking SMEXY!

~Bex

[InCredible]

very nice stuff. want to see those d5 covers installed.

[Anemic]

Höly Crupp, everything about this build is stunning! Love your photos as always

[Vinas]

Feed me updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite build and I check this thread every day FYI. I want to see what you're doing with that blasted port hole window thingy!!! THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME !!! arhg asdfj.

[ShArKo]

CptDreadFlint those racords are great I Like it very much.

[Weevil]

Feed me updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite build and I check this thread every day FYI. I want to see what you're doing with that blasted port hole window thingy!!! THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME !!! arhg asdfj.

Is there a port hole window thingy on Flints build? Or are you thinking of Reflexion?