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

[Waterlogged]

Hehe ... glad to see you got the meaning of the name I knew it was going to be a long and winding road when I started this. Let's see - first post 8/21/09 ... so let's say 8 months next week. I lost a month for the Scotland trip, two months due to the move and relatives visiting - so down to 5 months. And, if it isn't done within the next two weeks, it will be extended another 5-6 months. Gotta get back at it right now, I think

I'm pretty sure mine has gone from a single cell to developing a spine, then growing flippers and those have started to shorten and turn into something resembling legs. I fear that if it continues to "evolve", it may walk right out of the shop.

[Sarg]

Hello shazza

I finished going through the thread the other day and have been keeping my eye on your build, so far it's looking very nice. Good work, I also have this case and will be starting a new build with it and I was also thinking popping the rivets to take it apart. But I only have regular rivets and that will not work, I was wondering where did you get the ones your using, (Counter Sunk) & flat at that. I only have a Harbor Freight or home Depot & Lowe's in my area & I don't remember seeing those type of rivets at either of these stores. Oh and taking the time to do the build right is better than rushing through it & getting it wrong or even screwing it up, I know someone else that is also still working on their build, so no worries

Sarg

[Waterlogged]

Hello shazza

I finished going through the thread the other day and have been keeping my eye on your build, so far it's looking very nice. Good work, I also have this case and will be starting a new build with it and I was also thinking popping the rivets to take it apart. But I only have regular rivets and that will not work, I was wondering where did you get the ones your using, (Counter Sunk) & flat at that. I only have a Harbor Freight or home Depot & Lowe's in my area & I don't remember seeing those type of rivets at either of these stores. Oh and taking the time to do the build right is better than rushing through it & getting it wrong or even screwing it up, I know someone else that is also still working on their build, so no worries

Sarg

FrozenCPU has the rivets, I got 30 of them myself for a LianLi I'm working on.

[Sarg]

Ah okay never thought to look there, and I can use a regular riveter with those rivets, Thank you for the quick reply.

Sarg

FrozenCPU has the rivets, I got 30 of them myself for a LianLi I'm working on.

[Waterlogged]

Ah okay never thought to look there, and I can use a regular riveter with those rivets, Thank you for the quick reply.

Sarg

Yep, same rivet gun.

[Sarg]

Thanks again for the info. And Shazza I eagerly await the completestion of your build to see the ffinished product.

Sarg.

Yep, same rivet gun.