kempez's Project "Aqua vitae" 15/01/08 | Parts, ideas and test fitting

[FarFarAway]

Before I start, MASSIVE thanks to the awesome folks at WCUK for sponsoring the project with some rather sexy bits and pieces (i.e. most of the water loops). If you want quality watercooling stuff talk to them



TFC, the makers of the fantastic Feser One, have shouted me two different Feser One colours, thanks again to WCUK...and thanks to feser One

As some may remember I am starting a project. This one's based around an A+ Black Pearl and I now have some hardware for it ready to start modding!

Basic ideas:

Two waterloops based around the fantastic dual res made by TribalOverkill. One for CPU (D-TEK Fuzion with high performance nozzle), one with EK NB and EK GPU cooler for 8800GTX.

The project is going to be orange and bluw...blue outside and orange inside with highlights externally. I'm currently working on the sketchup plans for it but am slow at that

There's going to be plenty of plexi involved and hopefully it will be a showpiece of detailed modding throughout...which means it may take some time

Etches are what I'm thinking of right now, the side panel window will frost out the drive bays and have something etched into it. There will also be a window in the top of the case to showcase the res.

Both waterloops should fit snugly in the bottom of the case, with 4 x high flow fans shifting the air.

I'll bring you more in the way of ideas soon but for now here's some pics of the bits and pieces:

Some appalling project sketches (note that rads are double and will match up with mesh lol)

Glad I'm a lot better at PS

Many more mods will be done than this but I'm just outlining a few to get the idea

 

[Luigi]

nice, looks good, want to see some work done

what did the guys at WCUK send you?

 

[FarFarAway]

I got sent:

240mm RAD for CPU loop *** GTS 240

240mm RAD for NB/GPU loop *** GTS240

UV fluid - orange and blue *** Sponsored by TFC

NorthBridge Block *** EK NF4

Clear 1/2" tubing *** XSPC 1/2"

On the way is:

8800GTX Full Cover block *** EK 8800GTX Acetal, although I think I may ask for a clear one as the NB block is clear

 

[Brooksie]

Gee that Black Pearl is huge!

 

[Luigi]

hopefully ill be getting myn to mod soon, except im going for quads in lower chamber.

Gosh, they sponsored you with a lot!!

 

[Rastalovich]

I need a new camera lol.

Awesome build up m8.

 

[jabski]

looking forward to see how you mount that res as i am using the same once i can get my 780i board

 

[SuB]

how did you make the 3d'age'isms?

looks set to be a sweet build mate keep us updated

 

[Marcus]

the modelling was done in Sketchup..

*looks at sig.. * hmm I recognise that model

 

[Marcus]

Double post but you'll get over it.. frosted acrylic here if you fancy it:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/FORMAFAB_FROSTED-ACYLIC_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ320571018QQftidZ2QQtZkm

 

[FarFarAway]

how did you make the 3d'age'isms?

looks set to be a sweet build mate keep us updated

the modelling was done in Sketchup..

*looks at sig.. * hmm I recognise that model

idd - Thanks for the steal marcus (in fairness it's on a site where you're sposed to use the models )

Double post but you'll get over it.. frosted acrylic here if you fancy it:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/FORMAFAB_FROSTED-ACYLIC_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ320571018QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I am going to buy clear and sand part of it down

Thanks for the link tho I'll be talking to you about the powder-coating

 

[Marcus]

How come you ain't joining the exclusive OC3D white case club?

Catch me on MSN if you wanna chat about coating. I'm doing some blue cases next week so I could tie it in with that.

 

[FarFarAway]

How come you ain't joining the exclusive OC3D white case club?

White is just too....well...white tbh

Catch me on MSN if you wanna chat about coating. I'm doing some blue cases next week so I could tie it in with that.

Will do mate, but I expect it will be a little while. Lots of cutting to do before I get the case coated

 

[Socks]

dude that sounds and looks like a lush idea. im trying to use SU myself but not really getting anywhere. Working too much these days too. so i might just find someone and pay them for it. ha ha. I love the way everyones incorporating everything into their cases.

And as for the res...nice choice. I was looking at the tribal ones myself but stuck to a standard one. When you gonna be building? cant wait to see what it looks like.....

 

[FarFarAway]

It's gonna be a fairly lengthly build process but dw, I'll be getting underway

 

[Mullet]

This is gonna be insane, some nice kit there Matt.

Keep us all posted!!

 

[Brooksie]

Any update on this Kempez?

 

[FarFarAway]

Oops

I've done a few small bits on it but there's a couple of big project days coming up with some updates.

Am trying to source some brackets for the two rads first

 

[tinytomlogan]

Has the issues with the uv orange been fixed now?

The feser orange Ive seen so far is more a murkey brown colour?

 

[FarFarAway]

Meh it'll glow nice in UV which is kinda the point

Righty ho, some project work is going down this weekend. The two rads in the bottom of the case will be on their sides, with holes in the case sides for the fans/grills etc. Does anyone have a nice idea/solution for holding these in place. I've been racking my brain and so far not come up with a lot