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

[shazza]

You should have gone phase change with that case Shazza, who needs watercooling then?

- I think this is one of the cases people use for Phase Change - but that's beyond me, I think.

I don't know why but, I looked at the title of the thread and got a bit of a chuckle when this thought ran through my head.

"ABS/Tagan Black Pearl - evolution of a water-cooled rig. . .Hmm, if it takes any longer to evolve, it's going to be sentient by time she finishes."

I know I shouldn't talk about taking too long to build, I've got one that I've been working on since Dec'04.

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

Shazza this is getting great, your doing an amazing job..

Looking forward to see more..

Thanks, Raiden - let's hope there are a few more updates in the next week or two.

[RCG_Bex]

I'm just as bad so I can't say anything really - but I wants moar!

~Bex

[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.

[-=YoGi=-]

Keep up the good work

[shazza]

Thanks, YoGi, and thanks also Waterlogged for answering Sarg's guestion. Those rivets should work fine for what you're doing. I got my countersunk (sinked?) rivets from MDPC-X when I ordered my sleeving.

I've spent a lot of time on the build the last few days - not a lot of progress to show yet, but should be some new stuff this weekend. One thing good - I placed the "cooling module" in the lower compartment - and it fit !!! I literally didn't have a millimeter to spare, so was happy both side panels went on okay.

Also did a final test run on my dual DDC 3.2 pumps - good thing, cause one was acting up. So, I changed it out, then sleeved and converted the 4 pin molex to 3 pin (fan-style) connectors to work with the TMS-200. Seems to work just fine, as you can see in my test photo:





The pumps do generate a bit of heat - I'm hoping I don't have them located too close to the PSU.

[Waterlogged]

Thanks, YoGi, and thanks also Waterlogged for answering Sarg's guestion. Those rivets should work fine for what you're doing. I got my countersunk (sinked?) rivets from MDPC-X when I ordered my sleeving.

I've spent a lot of time on the build the last few days - not a lot of progress to show yet, but should be some new stuff this weekend. One thing good - I placed the "cooling module" in the lower compartment - and it fit !!! I literally didn't have a millimeter to spare, so was happy both side panels went on okay.

Also did a final test run on my dual DDC 3.2 pumps - good thing, cause one was acting up. So, I changed it out, then sleeved and converted the 4 pin molex to 3 pin (fan-style) connectors to work with the TMS-200. Seems to work just fine, as you can see in my test photo:





The pumps do generate a bit of heat - I'm hoping I don't have them located too close to the PSU.

NP shazza.

If your referring to the pumps generating heat in that configuration...yeah, they will. It should go down with a bit more restriction added.

[shazza]

Yes, that's what I'm talking about, WL - I don't think it will be an issue once everything is on the loop, and the radiators are running. It is quite surprising how much heat is generated in a closed loop like this with no cooling - the water and tubing get quite warm as well. Actually pleased at how easy it was to bleed in the horizontal position - and while there is definite water flow, the turbulence is not overwhelming.

[ScottALot]

Whoa, shazza's a girl?! Jesus, I'm slow.

[shazza]

Whoa, shazza's a girl?! Jesus, I'm slow.

I should probably sig that quote...

[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.

[vistageek92]

Hows the Power supply and sleeving coming?

[ScottALot]

I should probably sig that quote...

I would be honored. But I don't blame myself so much anymore... looking at other posts, I can't find any hints haha.

[shazza]

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

Sarg.

Thank you, Sarg ... I'm eagerly awaiting completion also!

Hows the Power supply and sleeving coming?

Oh yeah - that. I decided to wait until almost everything else was done before sleeving, as I decided to go ahead and cut the cables to length - should start in the next few days.

I would be honored. But I don't blame myself so much anymore... looking at other posts, I can't find any hints haha.

No problem, Scott - not too many grandmas hangin' out here.


OK - so my update for the day deals with my drive bays and cage assembly, or, as I now call it, the "Front Bay Module." A few photos of the beginnings - should have it all together tomorrow:


I have some un-used goods from previous builds that just might work.

I have a couple of these, from a Lian Li 343B build that never happened:





They're awfully complicated for what they are, so I took one apart, painted the Aluminum that was not anodized, ditched the fan filter and grill - still need to cut those cross bars out of the fan holder piece:






Then, I have some of these - from my Mountain Mods build. Nifty hard drive holders that attach to the fan:






Also took the DVD drive apart for painting:







A practice paint job on a spare I/O plate:





Worked on cleaning up those Lian Li 3-day modules, sorting out my hard drive mounting, and put the DVD drive back together. Made sure everything fit in the cage, so I'll get it mounted tomorrow.

[CptDreadFlint]

Great presentation as always, Sharon! And coolness on findng new life and meaning for the Mountain Mod drive holders

[Wezly]

Great presentation as always, Sharon! And coolness on findng new life and meaning for the Mountain Mod drive holders

HEY!

Stop posting here!

Go do some work son!

Nice work shazza. Can't wait to see where you go with that mix-and-match of parts. Good luck on painting the I/O shield.

[shazza]

Thanks, Cpt and Wezly ... here ya go. The FBM - front bay module - is almost ready to launch:








Currently housing a 1TB HD and a 160GB SSD:



(Looks like some dust at my seam from stealthing the back of the optical drive, not noticeable until it's photographed - easy enough to redo)





Aliens on their new ship, checking for Pirates:

[ScottALot]

I want a 3rd grandma.

[sniperbob]

HOLY CRAP! Is this build getting closer to being FINISHED?!

[shazza]

I want a 3rd grandma.

No problem, Scott. Already working on the adoption papers for a Pirate, so happy to have you in the family.

HOLY CRAP! Is this build getting closer to being FINISHED?!

don't hold your breath, but progress is happening.

[Oli4v]

A simple and clean front !

[ScottALot]

no problem, scott. Already working on the adoption papers for a pirate, so happy to have you in the family.

Dreams do come true!