TJ07: Black n Watercooled Project

[alphakry]

Alright, so I figure I start the official log on this project. As previously indicated in my other thread, I'm looking to build out a TJ07 housing a dual-loop watercooled system. This thread is also being mirrored on [H].

Project Goal: Maximum Performance with Minimum Sound

------------------------ Table Of Contents: ------------------------

Post #2 - Unofficial Sponsors
Post #31 - 8800GTX single bracket installation and first paste test
Post #40 - 8800GTX EK waterblock modification - sunken screws
Post #46 - Motherboard Tray Drilling & Dual Res Mounting
Post #52 - ATX Removal
Post #53 - Powder Coating
Post #66 - Leak Test #1

------------------------ Primary Components: ------------------------

• CPU: Intel Quad-Core Q6700 2.66GHz
• MOBO: EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 680i SLI
• RAM: G.Skill PC2-6400 4GB (2x2GB) CL5-5-5-15
• PSU: Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W
• GPU: Dual EVGA 8800GTX 768MB (SLI Configuration)
• HDD: Dual Western Digital 80GB Raptor (Raid 0 Array)
• SOUND: Soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty w/ Front Panel
• NIC: Killer-NIC Offload Card
• DVD: Lite-on DH-4B1S Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Rewriter

------------------------ Water Cooling Components: ------------------------

• CPU: D-Tek FuZion CPU Block
• MOBO: Northbridge: EK-NB EVGA 680i Acetal;
• MOBO: Southbridge: Swiftech MCW30
• RAM: None yet.
• HDD: Danger Den Aqua-Drive Hard Drive Block
• GPU: Dual EK FC8800 GTX Delrin
• PUMP1: Swiftech MCP350 w/ DDCT-01s PetraTech Top
• PUMP2: Swiftech MCP350 w/ DDCT-01s PetraTech Top
• PUMP3: Swiftech MCP350 w/ EK X-RES 100 Top
• RADIATOR1: Thermochill PA120.2
• RADIATOR2: Thermochill PA120.2
• RADIATOR3: Swiftech MCR220-QP Res
• RESERVOIR: Dual EK-150 rev.2

Loop Configurations:

• Loop 1: PUMP1===>RAD1===>CPU==>RES1
• Loop 2: PUMP2===>RAD2==>GPU1===>GPU2===>RES2
• Loop 3: PUMP3===>RAD3===>MOSFETS==>N.BRIDGE==>S.BRIDGE==>H DDS
  
  
  the placement of the remaining components is yet to be determined. I'm a believer in shortest path, with the exception that a pump really should always be fed input from a reservoir and output should first hit the loops most critical block.
  
  Tubing Options (3/8", brand to be determined):
  Tygon R-3400 3/8" ID - 1/2" OD - black and sexy (most likely choice)
  Primoflex 3/8" ID - 5/8" OD (1/8" wall) - amazing kink resistance
  Tygon R-3603 3/8" - thick and strong

------------------------ Items No Longer Used and Now For Sale: ------------------------

• Lian-Li VCOOL PC-V1000BPLUS Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower, Modified for Water Cooling
• Koolance HD-50-L06 Hard Drive Cooling Block
  
• Swiftech MCRES-525 5 1/4" Bay Reservoir from the H20-Apex kit, revision 1
• Cooler Master GeminII LGA CPU Cooler w/ brackets