The Storks...

before · 09-17-2009, 05:54 AM

Possibly my last unit. Unit to end all units; the holistic unit; the value of the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts.

Most parts have already been used, that's why some of them look a bit ugly.

I'm gonna keep this thread updated with further progress.

bartx · 09-17-2009, 06:37 AM

Looks really nice

Buckeye · 09-17-2009, 06:47 AM

As allways incredable stuff "Before"

It looks like its going to be a monster, any idea on what temps you will be shooting for ?

Asylum1 · 09-17-2009, 06:52 AM

Looks like its coming along good.

Expat GriZ · 09-17-2009, 07:00 AM

Formidable!! Fantastique!! Can't wait to see this one finished. Like Buckeye said..should be a monster & sought after temps??

before · 09-18-2009, 02:18 AM

Thx guys.

It's gonna be quite an uncommon unit, with each stage being usable as a cpu cooler independently to the lower one(s). About 4th stage evap temp, I'd be happy with about -145C loaded (R50 @ ~ 3.3bars). Anyway, what matters isn't the lowest stage evap temp but the polyvalency of the unit as a whole.

~~Foamy~~ · 09-18-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by before

Thx guys.

It's gonna be quite an uncommon unit, with each stage being usable as a cpu cooler independently to the lower one(s). About 4th stage evap temp, I'd be happy with about -145C loaded (R50 @ ~ 3.3bars). Anyway, what matters isn't the lowest stage evap temp but the polyvalency of the unit as a whole.

Could you explain?

[XC] gomeler · 09-18-2009, 08:34 AM

I believe each stage will have it's own evaporator/suction-line so he can use the stage he wants to hit the evap temps he desires. Only need -70C? Fire up just the first two stages. Need -140C? Fire up all four stages.

Buckeye · 09-18-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by [XC] gomeler

I believe each stage will have it's own evaporator/suction-line so he can use the stage he wants to hit the evap temps he desires. Only need -70C? Fire up just the first two stages. Need -140C? Fire up all four stages.

That would be so cool to have a Cascade like that, it that even possible ?

[XC] gomeler · 09-18-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckeye

That would be so cool to have a Cascade like that, it that even possible ?

Yes, with multiple evaporators and solenoids to direct refrigerant flow. I believe this is what Before is aiming for. You could also use a single evaporator but you would need a bunch of valves to direct inlet/outlet to the corresponding operating stage and would have to make sure the system vacuumed the evaporator empty after each run so as to not cross-contaminate the various stages. Multiple evaporators is simpler

gosmeyer · 09-18-2009, 06:22 PM

Xavier,
Nice and clean as always, It's a great learning experience to watch your builds !

koda · 09-19-2009, 01:25 AM

Excellent !
Can't wait to see "this beast" in action, my friend

before · 09-19-2009, 04:41 AM

Thanks guys

Eric; How are you mate?

Well Gomeler; you got it dude. Multiple evap is way easier i guess.

gosmeyer · 09-19-2009, 08:50 PM

I'm good brother- A 5.2 hit on a 920, Your MAD!

tiborrr · 09-20-2009, 05:36 PM

Excellent build before! Awaiting progress pictures!

piotres · 09-26-2009, 03:43 PM

That's going to be BIG and COLD thing

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~~K404~~ · 09-26-2009, 04:14 PM

I have a vague image in my head of how a 4-headed unit is gonna look and how it will be used.

"Hmmmmm..... what temp do I want today...eeny......meeny....miney...mo"

What kind of weight is the unit so far, Xavier?