[LL V1000] Crystal Clear

[Jokester_wild]

Very interesting design for that size of case. I know, I put water in the same box.

Very nice work though!

[Laine]

I wouldn't apologise about the slow progress, we can wait, it's the quality of the end product that counts, or at least for me.
Looking good Laine.

You got a point, but 3 months between real updates isn't acceptable or respectful for the viewers, imo.

looks awesome Laine.

Thank you, ToX!

I think it's looking great so far! I can't wait to see how you solve the wiring issues behind the mobo (I had a hell of a time there).

Looks like it may get tight if you try and get a pump+ 120,1 in the bottom next to that dualie. But your craftsmanship is fantastic so I have a sneaky suspicion you'll solve it!

Keep it coming, and thanks for sharing.

Hopefully, I can route most of the wires one by one under the midplate, and keep wires running over the motherboard tray to a minimum, but I don't know yet.

Yeah, I made some renders to show how tight it is, if I remember correctly it's about 2mm space from the radiator to the front of the case, and about 7mm between the radiators.

And thank you for following the project!

Very interesting design for that size of case. I know, I put water in the same box.

Very nice work though!

I was going for a some what original look at first, but I sat down at the drawing board and relized that's not going to happen.

Thanks!



And I finally found a external rendering engine that would work with ACAD.
Thanks to Metric for introducing me to Rhino and making a nice guide.

I have absolutely no control over the software what so ever since I don't have a clue what I'm doing, managed to get these renders from it though.

Here you can see, pretty much, how everything will come together.
I call the level of tightness "förjävla överdrivet trångt", but I won't translate that, haha.









Sorry about the poor quality, I messed up the settings.

[scor12]

Awesome

[LogAn'sRun]

hej Laine - Could you redo those renders, or change the black items to another color, it's impossible to see what you're planning. Thanks!

[kgtiger]

From your renders, the blue coolant looks really good.

Looks like it wil be a tight fit, I hope either I am wrong or you have small hands.

Keep up the good work there Laine

[Dc3R]

Oh my god, beautiful.



Lets own the kukare on swec naooo : D

[Laine]

Not much to say, some applied som EK lovin' on the GTX260.















Cheers.

[Xion X2]

The black and white photos are very nice. Very classy.

As I've said, I'm a huge fan of your work. It's rare that I run across builds where each step is so carefully planned with so much attention to detail. Something I can truly appreciate. Keep it going.

[Laine]

The black and white photos are very nice. Very classy.

As I've said, I'm a huge fan of your work. It's rare that I run across builds where each step is so carefully planned with so much attention to detail. Something I can truly appreciate. Keep it going.

Thanks man, I can't really express how much this means to me, but I'll reply with a simple "thanks".
I probably don't need to say that I'm a big fan of your work too, who isn't?


Another update, I decided to try something new for once, so I ordered some new radiators.






It's a step down from the Feser ones but it allows me to run the 120.1 with a fan.

[Antioch]

Ugh. Your LianLi builds make me want my old case back. AH!

[kgtiger]

Looks good Laine.
Are you able to lift that 120.1 up just a bit.
As it looks likethe air flow is blocked a bit by the other rad.
I am not sure but from what I can make out there seams to be some room above it?

[.:R32]

Man the skills involved in this build(and photography) is amazing

[jedihobbit]

Man the skills involved in this build(and photography) is amazing

Can't say it any better!!

BTW just came across this thread so have a question that goes back to your plex parts. Would like to know the what and how of the cutting and how you've managed to "polish" the cut lines? I'm a big fan of lexan and would like to do few things with but have never been happy with results. Seems to the only way to really do it right is with a milling machine or laser.

Also argee with your statement about the window "showing what you want to show". What else is needed in a window!

[dreamaxx]

I'm still keeping track of this, loving it

[LogAn'sRun]

those EK rads look a little thin, is there a big difference between them and the thermochills? I'll need a couple of 120.2's in the future, when I finally get settled into my pappaledighet

[Alexandr0s]

There's definitely a big difference. Although the EK rads look pretty good, they perform a bit worse than the Swiftech MCR, which should give you an idea of their performance. So tbh, I'd recommend going with the Thermochill or the MCR if you're looking for bang for buck.

[charles_h]

Laine, your photography has such a unique and interesting quality to it. Your use of DOF and lighting technique creates a warm result that really makes the subject matter and ultimately the images, very compelling.

Keep up the great work my friend.

[theToX]

Laine, any chance of getting a closer look of how you mounted the himuros?

stunning work as always.

[Laine]

Ugh. Your LianLi builds make me want my old case back. AH!

Haha, Lian Li's are always nice to have around.

Looks good Laine.
Are you able to lift that 120.1 up just a bit.
As it looks likethe air flow is blocked a bit by the other rad.
I am not sure but from what I can make out there seams to be some room above it?

Yeah, it will be/is raised up a good 3cm to ensure a nice air flow.

Man the skills involved in this build(and photography) is amazing

Thanks man!

Can't say it any better!!

BTW just came across this thread so have a question that goes back to your plex parts. Would like to know the what and how of the cutting and how you've managed to "polish" the cut lines? I'm a big fan of lexan and would like to do few things with but have never been happy with results. Seems to the only way to really do it right is with a milling machine or laser.

Also argee with your statement about the window "showing what you want to show". What else is needed in a window!

It's just some basic dremel work, it you want really clear cuts you can use a blowtorch, it will remove alot of cloudiness.

The only other tip I have is to be steady on the hand and letting the dremel do the cutting in it's own pace.

Thanks!

I'm still keeping track of this, loving it

Thanks!

those EK rads look a little thin, is there a big difference between them and the thermochills? I'll need a couple of 120.2's in the future, when I finally get settled into my pappaledighet

Yeah the EK's are out, they are really nice but too thin for this build.
I've got a nice new home for them though.

Pappaledighet is a underbar grej, I hope you'll have tid för ett nytt projekt very snart!

There's definitely a big difference. Although the EK rads look pretty good, they perform a bit worse than the Swiftech MCR, which should give you an idea of their performance. So tbh, I'd recommend going with the Thermochill or the MCR if you're looking for bang for buck.

Yeah, I'm going for some nicer rads in the future.

Laine, your photography has such a unique and interesting quality to it. Your use of DOF and lighting technique creates a warm result that really makes the subject matter and ultimately the images, very compelling.

Keep up the great work my friend.

Thanks man, to hear this from you is a truly great thing.

Laine, any chance of getting a closer look of how you mounted the himuros?

stunning work as always.

I just used the mounts for 5,25 and basically piled them on each other, since I havn't made a mount yet.


I'm both a bit sad and happy to inform you that this project is put on ice for now.
I will be back soon, and I promise you a build with more of everything, I'm making this into a monster among HTPC's.

I want to thank everybdy for participating in this build with our suggestions and comments, it means alot.

[Metric]

Wonderful build so far Laine. I'm really liking the prominant black & white theme you're running with - very sleek.
Photography is outstanding as well, great creative use of lighting and depth-of-field

Edit: Sorry to here about the build being put on ice. Best wishes for your future projects

[UrbanSmooth]

Sub'd for epicness.

[Johnny87au]

Sub'd for epicness.

dont think this will finish dude, last update was few month's ago

[UrbanSmooth]

There's always...there's always...::sniff::...hope!

[Laine]

I don't know why people always make things up, but this will finish.
Just not now, I'll rebuild this from scratch using my original ideas when my other builds are finished as stated above.

This is so that I can focus completely on this build and trying to make it as perfect as I possibly can.

[jedihobbit]

I don't know why people always make things up, but this will finish.
Just not now, I'll rebuild this from scratch using my original ideas when my other builds are finished as stated above.

This is so that I can focus completely on this build and trying to make it as perfect as I possibly can.

I have a build in the attic that was started eight years ago and the wife keeps asking me if it'll ever be finished!!

Keep it up!!! Art doesn't always get finished when started.