BackDraft Evo (a Nanoxia DS1 Build)
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23RO_UK
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Yeah it's been a labour of love for sure mate
After the initial setbacks (H100i fiasco) and disappointment with the EVGA Z68 FTW...
A Phoenix risen from the ashes
Soon mate soon
23RO_UK
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Now changing the subject to something hardware related.
All the fans mounted in BackDraft are PWM, the idea is to have them run off a single control unit that reacts autonomously to the temp changes of the CPU; namely when gaming overclocked and benching they run up and down accordingly.
The obvious candidate would be an Aquaero, this was my initial choice however I know the software still isn't the best and further they require temperature probes to be located at key points; so instead I've decided to try out one of these instead -
It's a Swiftech 8 Way PWM Splitter
Product Description
The function of this device is to connect up to 8 PWM devices (fans and/or pumps) to a single PWM fan conector on the motherboard, thus enabling speed-control of all connected PWM devices concurrently.
Basically I'll be using the CPU header of the motherboard as the Master and in conjunction with a profile created in Gigabyte Easy Tune 6 have a fully antonymous method of control.
Simple but effective
The downside being I've had to order it direct from The States as no one in the UK yet stocks them
All the fans mounted in BackDraft are PWM, the idea is to have them run off a single control unit that reacts autonomously to the temp changes of the CPU; namely when gaming overclocked and benching they run up and down accordingly.
The obvious candidate would be an Aquaero, this was my initial choice however I know the software still isn't the best and further they require temperature probes to be located at key points; so instead I've decided to try out one of these instead -
It's a Swiftech 8 Way PWM Splitter
Product Description
The function of this device is to connect up to 8 PWM devices (fans and/or pumps) to a single PWM fan conector on the motherboard, thus enabling speed-control of all connected PWM devices concurrently.
Basically I'll be using the CPU header of the motherboard as the Master and in conjunction with a profile created in Gigabyte Easy Tune 6 have a fully antonymous method of control.
Simple but effective
The downside being I've had to order it direct from The States as no one in the UK yet stocks them
Carrock
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It shouldnt be impossible to solder something together your self, if you have the gear for that?
From what your describing they are all running at the same speed, since there will only be one controlled connected to the mobo.
Just order some headers from electronics shop, solder them together, then put some isolation on them and put it behind the mobo-plate.
If you want you can even make a box to put it in.
Only issue is that you need to pull out the 5V to split into controls, so they dont run at 3rd times the speed, if you connect 3 fans
From what your describing they are all running at the same speed, since there will only be one controlled connected to the mobo.
Just order some headers from electronics shop, solder them together, then put some isolation on them and put it behind the mobo-plate.
If you want you can even make a box to put it in.
Only issue is that you need to pull out the 5V to split into controls, so they dont run at 3rd times the speed, if you connect 3 fans
23RO_UK
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It shouldnt be impossible to solder something together your self, if you have the gear for that?
From what your describing they are all running at the same speed, since there will only be one controlled connected to the mobo.
Just order some headers from electronics shop, solder them together, then put some isolation on them and put it behind the mobo-plate.
If you want you can even make a box to put it in.
Only issue is that you need to pull out the 5V to split into controls, so they dont run at 3rd times the speed, if you connect 3 fans
This is an overview of the wireing.
Pretty straight forward
From this thread you do look like a guy that knows how to make a box to put it in.
You should be able to split almost indefinatly.
Fortunately the Swiftech arrives tomorrow
Do you mind if I hold onto that schematic for use at a later date?
alpenwasser
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This is an overview of the wireing.
Pretty straight forward
From this thread you do look like a guy that knows how to make a box to put it in.
You should be able to split almost indefinatly.
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Quite a nice idea, I will keep this in mind if I ever switch to PWM fans.
AverageNinja
Average Penis Too
Looks good so far, keep it up
Very, very tidy too!
Very, very tidy too!
23RO_UK
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Sure thing.
Just something I got from googling your box + diagram
Nice *chuckles*
Looks good so far, keep it up
Very, very tidy too!
Thank you AN
Minimalistic with everything being there without screaming in your face is the name of the game here
23RO_UK
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Ok here's another update for you
Evo will be my primary day to day rig once completed so needs to be a practical build first and foremost; secondly I think you'll agree it's always nice to have a rig that's pleasing to the eye.
Here's the front plate as was (please note as was lol)
Aesthetics are good but it's not entirely practical, by that I mean it's fixed in place and secondly its not full cover.
Hmmmm ideally the front plate needs to be practical, aesthetically pleasing, full cover and removable to facilitate easy access to the pump/res.
Time to meet it's replacement which meets all the above criteria
Might need to buff this up some more :lol:
Evo will be my primary day to day rig once completed so needs to be a practical build first and foremost; secondly I think you'll agree it's always nice to have a rig that's pleasing to the eye.
Here's the front plate as was (please note as was lol)
Aesthetics are good but it's not entirely practical, by that I mean it's fixed in place and secondly its not full cover.
Hmmmm ideally the front plate needs to be practical, aesthetically pleasing, full cover and removable to facilitate easy access to the pump/res.
Time to meet it's replacement which meets all the above criteria
Might need to buff this up some more :lol:
The Orange One
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It looks much better now, imo!
NeverBackDown
AMD Enthusiast
The last picture background reminds of professional sound absorbing foam in studios up close for some reason
Nice work keep it up
Nice work keep it up
23RO_UK
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Cheers TOO, those buttons make all the difference compared to the stock ones and I'm much happier with the full as opposed to the partial cover
The last picture background reminds of professional sound absorbing foam in studios up close for some reason
Nice work keep it up
Thank you NBD
Cheers Tripp, greatly appreciated mate
Love it!! And I'm a carbon fibre hater usually.
I will admit I was somewhat dubious covering such a large plate with it Bartacus but with the brushed stainless steel contrast they compliment each other so so well
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