ABS/Tagan Black Pearl - evolution of a water-cooled rig

[shazza]

dajum, candyred

Yep - definitely red - but you won't see it as much when everything is closed up.

that last shot is just too sexy great job Sharon!

Gracias, CP.

that is looking really good !!!

but how do you connect the tubing from the motherboard area to the tubing in the lower compartment ...

Thanks, melle. Utnorris is correct on the fitting. Also - see CptDreadFlint's work log for some good detail on these fittings.

Taking a guess here, but it might be this:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22957

Correct!

I like it!
My only suggestion is on the straight tubing run. It's hard to make out against the red tray. And it's straight, versus the other sexy curvy runs to the right of it. Do you plan to have a res? What about turning that straight run into a top-inlet (+melvin pipe) / bottom-outlet cylinder res running top-to-bottom?
Above comment in small font because it's only a minor suggestion...

I'm with ya, Kibbler. Not 100% set on the straight tubing run, but want to try leaving that area fairly clean (res in bottom compartment). Still experimenting, so feedback much appreciated).

love it!

and I like the suggestion Kibbler made

Thanks, aka_GK.

Great components you got there @shazza. I've always wondered how the Evga X58 SLI Micro looks with top radiator replacement on the Black Pearl or V2000. In my opinion, RX360 could be great top of your case and it could be fit out there but Swiftech also good choice. One way or another, you have great case and lots of area for your radiator replacement.

By the way, I heard what Evga X58 SLI Micro motherboards have limited 1.6vcore. Cannot Micro owners increase its vcore more manually or some other way? I assume that you aware of that problem too? If you can give positive answer or solution way about it, that would be great for me in near future.

Your last update is really good and we are waiting more progress.

Cheers,
Arthur

Thanks, Arthur. About the top radiator - I tried an RX up there - still just a little thick. This is purely a supplemental rad, so the Swiftech should be fine. Still uncertain if I'll use it.

About the Vcore on the board - not sure if it will go past 1.6 or not. I was running it at with no problem at 4 Ghz with 1.35 Vcore, so the 1.6 limitation won't hamper me, if it is the case.

Excellent work Shazza really nice to see you back at work on this build.
I am really glad you went with the red mobo tray, it looks excellent and it's nice to see in the case.

Looking forward to you next update very soon.

Thanks, kgtiger - let's see how it looks when the midplate is red as well.

nice shots shazza
maybe you could use this rad up top

Thanks, busterben - I'll check it out, not sure if the X-fire radiator would help my straight run?

Looking good Shazza! Red & Black looks great, but I guess you could say I'm somewhat biased.
Anyway, are you still planning on using a rad at the bottom too or did you just mod the side panel for future growth / different setups?

Definitely going to use at least one rad in the bottom. One on top is just for fun (Guess I'll forgive you for bringing this log back to life, since I'm having fun with it again )


No rain today, so I'll get back on the project just as soon as I finish folding the laundry.