[Worklog] Custom U2-UFO - "Radium"

[Razor_Blade]

I don't know what else to call it, being that it is Black and glows green . Here are some teaser shots:

[generics_user]

takes note - cell phone cams suck (especially nokia ones)

go out and get some 50$ digicam to post some pics and return one ek block so we can enjoy the pr0n

build going to be interesting

[Razor_Blade]

No need to return any blocks. I just need to bring my camera to work next week. I will post more details later today.

[philbrown23]

subscribed! this looks promising

[Big_Daddy]

You've ruined that beautiful MM case with that craptastic camera. You must go out, this instant, and purchase a half way descent camera. Take more pics, and burn these.
Go, now. We'll wait.


Still waiting.....

[septim]

ah lolz, and kindly resize it smaller before posting. thanks.

here's a matchbox for ya. someone else provide the fire bin...

[Razor_Blade]

Lets see, Parts list:

Case stuff:
CYO UFO with Opti front and triple Thermochill rear.
9 Yate Loon D12SH's
2 15" UV Cold Cathodes

Hardware I have:
Evga 790i FTL Edition (just kidding)
G.skill ddr3-1600 4GB kit (and maybe a 2nd one...) if these don't work, I will get some Mushkin ddr-1800 sticks
Intel e8400 or Q6700; can't decide, I have both
2 Raptor X's and and 2 normal Raptors, all 150gb
Tagan 1300W power supply

Watercooling stuff I have:
2 PA120.3's
2 EK 140 X-Res DDC tops and one G3/8 DDC top
3 swifttech 355 pumps
EK motherboard blocks for evga 790i, in every flavor
EK Supreme
eleventy-billion Bitspower fittings, 1/2 inch all around.

Stuff to get:
2 GTX280s
2 EK waterblocks for said cards
Higher paying job...

That about does it. I am doing 2 loops, with a dual pump setup on the CPU/chipset loop.

So, What do you guys think? Should I go for a super fast Dual Core or a respectably fast Quad?

Ideas, Comments, Suggestions are always welcome.

[Razor_Blade]

Resized. Also, self nomination for worst pictars on teh XS.

[septim]

go for Quads, Q6600 standard or higher.

you forgot the camera on your list of must haves. even simple 5MP camera is good, or the n95's camera.

[Razor_Blade]

Here are some more pics, now with 5MP hotness:







So many Raptors


I think I might have an EK addiction...


Bet you cant guess what is inside...


This post brought to you by, my work rig:

[disruptfam]

very nice mate...

your like me ek addiction

[Razor_Blade]

I am unlike you, in picture taking, however... lol

[TedShred]

Lol, I was thinking "that green looks radioactive" before (somehow) I even noticed the "radium" in the title. Very cool build.

How do you like those bitspower fittings?

[philbrown23]

noice! this is looking goo, quick question though...why are there 3 raptors on one side and one on the other? why not 2 on each side?

[Razor_Blade]

Lol, I was thinking "that green looks radioactive" before (somehow) I even noticed the "radium" in the title. Very cool build.

How do you like those bitspower fittings?

The bitspower fittings are liquid sex. I have more on the way. If you have a very sharp eye, you will notice that I had to be creative with the spacing on the NB block. I am ordering more fittings to fix the issue.

noice! this is looking goo, quick question though...why are there 3 raptors on one side and one on the other? why not 2 on each side?

The odd Raptor configuration is to allow for enough space for extended graphics cards. I had it the other way, but my test card didn't fit.


I am thinking that I will do one gtx280 at first (of course, this depends on the performance) and then expand two two when the prices come down from launch.

I am also leaning towards using the e8400 over the q6700, because I think it will be a little easier to get it stable, when overclocked.

[Rise]

wow, very clean looking case, I like it!

[Razor_Blade]

Thanks, I think that MM cases look pretty good when anodized.

[Big_Daddy]

Much better. And looking good too.

[Razor_Blade]

So, I am having fittings issues. The NB and SB blocks cant hold 1/2 inch ID, 3/4 OD inch hoses with clamps on them, because there isn't enough space in between barbs. What should I do? I have bought smaller diameter hose and some different barbs to try, but there is obviously a good solution. What do all of you do? I think my current spacer solution is ugly.

[Razor_Blade]

Update with better mobo pics. I have a shipment inbound from Performance PCs with the rest of what I need to complete the project, minus the video card and block. I will update again on Monday, after the box shows up. Anywho, here are some higher res pics:

[ubermensch]

Those are some nice motherboard shots.
That anodized finish looooks awesome

When are you going to be putting in the radiators and video cards?

[disruptfam]

nice mate..

what fitting combo did you use on your chipset blocks ?

whats the reason you did that?

[Razor_Blade]

Those are some nice motherboard shots.
That anodized finish looooks awesome

When are you going to be putting in the radiators and video cards?

Radiators will be next week, followed by the graohics cards. I am hoping to have those here by next Thursday.

nice mate..

what fitting combo did you use on your chipset blocks ?

whats the reason you did that?

The fittings are like that because I cant get 1/2 tubing, with clamps, on in that small of an area. I have some 3/8 tubing on the way, but I would really rather keep the size uniform.

[systemviper]

Lets see, Parts list:

...

Stuff to get:
2 GTX280s
2 EK waterblocks for said cards
Higher paying job...

Very well said!, you do some very clean work, i likey.

PS.. How do you like that Danger Den MC-TDX with the Q6600?

Keep up the fantastic work.

Regards
Steve

[Razor_Blade]

I know this sucks, but I am out of town for a week. I did get the card, and I will post some pics of it installed when I get back.

The MC-TDX works great. no noticeable difference in temps in between it and the supreme.