Project Normandy SS2010

[Babrbarossa]

I think my work-log is boring .. nobody looking in!
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Love your build, but did your father not spend enough time with you?

[JoeChuo]

I'm just liking a lot the mods you're doing to the case with the objective of watercooling this case. I'm ver excited about your steps because I'm looking for a Mid Tower to move my components there and watercool them, it will be a very nice inspiration...

I'm very interested in the Slim DVD Mod because if i want to put a 3x120mm Radiador on the front like you i will need it for sure, last time i saw that mod was on this worklog but I'm not really sure about how it works and wich it's the essential mod I need to do in the case( Like the Hole to let the CDs pass trough the case or the fasteners I need to do to hold de Slin DVD).

I'm enjoying a lot your work

Slim DVDRom the only option that I had to fit into the upper top of the case. The radiator already take all the slot available. The Slim DVDRom need a special bracket. I'm using the i-drive but need to modified due to the space is limited. I get the i-drive from the local computer repair store. I'm lucky to found one. Alternative solution is to make custom bracket from acrylic or aluminum sheet will do. This is the i-drive look like >>

Xeon! 3x SLI! Amazing case! What else do you have that I'm jealous of?

Haha! That's only a teasing pics. I haven't finalise the hardware yet due to my secondary rig still used by my queen (wife). I can't touch yet ..

excellent pictures, excellent work

Thanks!

Love your build, but did your father not spend enough time with you?

I spend so much time with him. Great man! Thanks for looking in!

Got minor update today ...
First, I change the Slim DVDRom Slot In type to Tray type. Earlier the slot type that I have is using IDE port so mange to do exchange but only tray type available for Sata port.

I remember Charles MurderMod show us how to do this before ...
Using the vinyl black sticker to cover the Slim DVDRom >



Carefully align .. please ignore the glove ..



Half way to go ..





Taadaa! ...



The bracket painted black >



Installing the radiator to the case ... goosh! it's heavy!
Front view >



Back view >



Fixing the drain port too ..
Internal shot >



External shot >



That's for today .. Cheers!

[Crazy V]

Looking sweet keep up the good work.

[disruptfam]

Great start!! loook forward to more updates!

[ed_den]

inspiring ideas

[csq2]

why can't gentle typhoons come in colors other than gray?

[JoeChuo]

Looking sweet keep up the good work.

Thanks!

Great start!! loook forward to more updates!

Thank you for looking in!

why can't gentle typhoons come in colors other than gray?

I like the GT too. Got many Delta fans ... GT kinda ex too If got red GT .. I will take many of them

Minor update today ...
Installing the pump ( the stands using old HDD anti vibration ) >



Pump link to radiator .. mind the usage of the fitting >



My old EK reservoir ... still gorgeous!



What's next? Take a break first ...

[JoeChuo]

Update for today. I decided to use my main rig hardware instead of the secondary one. My queen (wife) not allow me to touch the rig ... she say lots of important stuff in there! That give myself a reason to get new stuff after this project .. hehe! Thinking of getting the RIII Extreme and using the EVGA Classified for this project.

For the photo ... nothing is new. Most of them we have been seen before. Anyway enjoy!
EK FB after dismantle and clean. I'm not going to use the red bridge kinda boring >





Also will put in my new CPU - Intel Xeon W3680 >



I skip EK Supreme HF for this project ... unless EK Eddy sponsor! Haha! Actually I going to get the copper top for the supreme ... maybe future update. Heatkiller 3.0 NickleBlack for now >



Taadaa! All block installed! >



My favorite shots >

[Zeus]

Wow, the rad/pump/res constrution looks awesome! I also like the idea of the slim DVD drive a lot.

[mav2000]

Very nice...looking great

[JoeChuo]

Wow, the rad/pump/res constrution looks awesome! I also like the idea of the slim DVD drive a lot.

Very nice...looking great

Thanks Guys!

I found this in the store room today. Symposium precision coupler .. an extra stuff from my tube amp project. Replacement for the case stands (feet?). That make enough clearance for the drain port.

Pretty shiny >



Perfect height >



Fit nicely >



Not bad! Wish to had the MNPC one ..



Next step will be the plumbing ... tomorrow perhaps. I still waiting for the GPU water block from PPCs and some other stuff. Stay tune. Cheers!

[metachronos]

you got a link to that tube amp project anywhere?

[JoeChuo]

you got a link to that tube amp project anywhere?

That's my old project tho ... didn't post the project log. There is plenty tube amp project blog or forum out there. Like this one > http://www.tube-amps.net

[JoeChuo]

Good day!

My friends drop by today. One of them told me that my Classified mb will not fit in the case. I'm kinda panic ... straight away mount it to confirm

Thanks god it's still fit in >



Pheew! Yes! Joy ..



Continue with the tube routing aka pc plumbing! Stay tune!

Oooh! Some Peekaboo shot! >

















Enjoy!

[bullydog]

Whereabouts did u get the vinyl sticker in SG bro ?

[JoeChuo]

Whereabouts did u get the vinyl sticker in SG bro ?

Hi Bro! I got it from Art Friend at Bras Basah Complex.

[JoeChuo]

Finished the plumbing after Dinner
I feel that it's the most easy tube routing ever ... not as pain the one I had done on TJ07. How is it Guys? Will take more photo tomorrow ..



Get my old PSU installed after cleaning ..



And change the 250mm reservoir to 150mm, too tall .. blocking the GPU power connector >



Temporary I'm using my old GTX295 for this rig. My HD5970 Ek block still on route .. maybe arrive next week. That's all for today .. Cheers!

[tool_462]

I like the tube routing, has a good "flowing" look to it. Pardon the pun

Board fits great in there, I like rigs that look more "full" rather than looking like a m-ATX board in a midtower case.

Awesome attention to detail

[JoeChuo]

I like the tube routing, has a good "flowing" look to it. Pardon the pun

Board fits great in there, I like rigs that look more "full" rather than looking like a m-ATX board in a midtower case.

Awesome attention to detail

Thanks for the comments. I really appreciate them and your very kind words of support.

Today try to take more photo. My camera kinda old already. Hard to get the shot as what my eyes seen .. haha! Enjoy!











Misc shot >>









I wish to had a photography studio Looking for a new tripod too. The old one kinda too shaky. Next will do the wiring. I'm very bad doing the sleeving ... perhaps using the stock psu cable will do. Hah! Lazy boy!

[kwscore]

Great Work JoeChuo

[Dezet_]

All build is amazing.. ! But, IMO the way to connect block's, rad's may be more better The connections are too long. Change this, please :P

[Crazy V]

All build is amazing.. ! But, IMO the way to connect block's, rad's may be more better The connections are too long. Change this, please :P

LOL
His longest connection is his return line. He is more than fine with his hose runs.
I don't see how he could possible shorten them and still be practical for this build.
I see no reason to change a thing. Keep up the good work it is look'in sweet.

[JoeChuo]

Great Work JoeChuo

Thanks Bro!

All build is amazing.. ! But, IMO the way to connect block's, rad's may be more better The connections are too long. Change this, please :P

Thank you for the comments. Can you highlight to me which part that I can improve? I'm open to suggestion.

LOL
His longest connection is his return line. He is more than fine with his hose runs.
I don't see how he could possible shorten them and still be practical for this build.
I see no reason to change a thing. Keep up the good work it is look'in sweet.

In total , I'm using less than 3.5' hose. Maybe the photo make the hose looks long. This case is small but nice ... Thank you for looking in.

[JoeChuo]

Finished leak test. The dual pump ... very powerful. Got extreme tornado inside the reservoir. Now try to do wiring. Oooh minor update for the hose >
Manage to cut short the hose for another 3"



With extra old fitting ..



Not so loopy now ..



I can see my Dominator more clearly now

[aka_GK]

brilliant layout, love it! and everything else as well