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should look pretty damn nice in there.
New Build - code name: Hydrophillic
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denali6194
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Sorry I haven't been keeping you all up to date. I've been slammed with work, and dealing with some waterblocks that have been delivered in less than perfect condition. Also, I've been trying to find my way out of Skyrim...
By denali6194 at 2011-11-08
By denali6194 at 2011-11-08
By denali6194 at 2011-11-08
Some flaking nickel, alot of oxidation and grime inside the block iteslf--was really dirty and some small dings on the removable plate on my GPU blocks (both). Been dealing with RMAs and such so...PIMA.
After Turkey day I should have some serious pics to post. Peace
By denali6194 at 2011-11-08
By denali6194 at 2011-11-08
By denali6194 at 2011-11-08
Some flaking nickel, alot of oxidation and grime inside the block iteslf--was really dirty and some small dings on the removable plate on my GPU blocks (both). Been dealing with RMAs and such so...PIMA.
After Turkey day I should have some serious pics to post. Peace
denali6194
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Purchased new. One aquagrATIx came from Dazmode. The Kryos block and the other aquacomputer block came from aquatuning. They've both been ok about the returns so far....
I'll be happier when i see the funds back in my account though. I think I am going to stick to my original plan, which was a Heat Killer on the cpu and Heat Killers GPU Xs on the cards.
Its too bad really because the Aquacomputer stuff looks and feels really nice. The kryos is one heavy hunk of metal; I wish I had had better luck with them.
I'll be happier when i see the funds back in my account though. I think I am going to stick to my original plan, which was a Heat Killer on the cpu and Heat Killers GPU Xs on the cards.
Its too bad really because the Aquacomputer stuff looks and feels really nice. The kryos is one heavy hunk of metal; I wish I had had better luck with them.
jimmyakakev
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Firstly - woah! those blocks were in a terrible condition!!
Secondly - can't wait to see more, loving it so far, good job dude =]
Secondly - can't wait to see more, loving it so far, good job dude =]
denali6194
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Update long overdue.
To catch you up to speed....
The RAM I received was bad, which I determined after about a week of testing (well it felt like a week). I ordered another kit and it is in and working great.
So far everything on the bench is working great, albeit a bit hot at times^^ Had to rig up a "side fan" which helps.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
With the build, the major hold ups are the blocks. Daz Mode refunded my money for the Aquacomputer aquagrATIx block which was great. Those guys over there at DazMode are terrific to work with. AquaComputer on the other hand...has not refunded me for the Cuplex Kryos block nor the other aquagrATIx block. I've spoken to them sever times and they have been timely with replies. On November 30th the RMA department told me the blocks had been "received and should be processed in a few days." I sent them an email on the 8th and have yet to hear from them.
This has been the main hold up. I am waiting to make sure I get refunded until I make another purchase (nothing from Aquacomputer). I am trying to get my hands on some Heatkiller blocks. They are supposed to be producing a special black/nickel edition and I am trying to have those special ordered. I think I've decided to do all Heatkiller but EK on the board.
In the meantime I have been planning the case setup, cable management and the loop. But it's been the little things that have been really taking up time. The spacing between certain parts is tighter than I'd like and was having serious doubts about my intended setup. One solution lead to another set of problems and so on. Well here some pics which I'm sure are more interesting than my ramblings.
I sorted out the radiators on the roof. I ordered some Yate Loons that are 20mm and not the standard 25mm. They fit puuurfectly allowing me to do push/pull.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
This makes me happy.
One of the problems I've had is setting up the PSU side. The side mounted radiator is a great idea but is making causing more than a few issues. One has been trying to fit the hard drive cage on top. It's hard to tell in this photo but I had to be pretty creative to get everything bolted in and looking right.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
It's hard to tell but the radiator sits very tightly under the hdd cage. I had to do some real finagling to get them in there.
This means I'll be able to get the maximum number of fans given my plans for the loop, but I can't just take things in and out while building--once they are in, they are in.
This is a nice surprise.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
This little gap means a whole lot.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
It means that I'll be able to conveniently slip these air filters in--something I was fearing might not be so easy.
Here is the underside of the case.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
Those two Gentle Tyhpoons depended on how well the hdd cage got along with that rad. Now that they are close friends I can get two fans on the bottom of the PSU side.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
Don't laugh but here's me setting up the loop in my mind and trying to figure out what kind of fittings i'll need and how many.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
The one thing I've realized is just how tight things will be inside. Believe it or not but even with this case I am going to have real issues fitting my hands inside let alone tubing, not to mention managing those cables. It will be interesting.
Finally, here she is with the bare bones thrown in for kicks.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
I have a ton to do, even before the block situation sorts itself out. The major thing is the sleeving which, I haven't seriously been able to make progress on. Cheers all and more pics coming soon.
To catch you up to speed....
The RAM I received was bad, which I determined after about a week of testing (well it felt like a week). I ordered another kit and it is in and working great.
So far everything on the bench is working great, albeit a bit hot at times^^ Had to rig up a "side fan" which helps.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
With the build, the major hold ups are the blocks. Daz Mode refunded my money for the Aquacomputer aquagrATIx block which was great. Those guys over there at DazMode are terrific to work with. AquaComputer on the other hand...has not refunded me for the Cuplex Kryos block nor the other aquagrATIx block. I've spoken to them sever times and they have been timely with replies. On November 30th the RMA department told me the blocks had been "received and should be processed in a few days." I sent them an email on the 8th and have yet to hear from them.
This has been the main hold up. I am waiting to make sure I get refunded until I make another purchase (nothing from Aquacomputer). I am trying to get my hands on some Heatkiller blocks. They are supposed to be producing a special black/nickel edition and I am trying to have those special ordered. I think I've decided to do all Heatkiller but EK on the board.
In the meantime I have been planning the case setup, cable management and the loop. But it's been the little things that have been really taking up time. The spacing between certain parts is tighter than I'd like and was having serious doubts about my intended setup. One solution lead to another set of problems and so on. Well here some pics which I'm sure are more interesting than my ramblings.
I sorted out the radiators on the roof. I ordered some Yate Loons that are 20mm and not the standard 25mm. They fit puuurfectly allowing me to do push/pull.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
This makes me happy.
One of the problems I've had is setting up the PSU side. The side mounted radiator is a great idea but is making causing more than a few issues. One has been trying to fit the hard drive cage on top. It's hard to tell in this photo but I had to be pretty creative to get everything bolted in and looking right.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
It's hard to tell but the radiator sits very tightly under the hdd cage. I had to do some real finagling to get them in there.
This means I'll be able to get the maximum number of fans given my plans for the loop, but I can't just take things in and out while building--once they are in, they are in.
This is a nice surprise.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
This little gap means a whole lot.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
It means that I'll be able to conveniently slip these air filters in--something I was fearing might not be so easy.
Here is the underside of the case.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
Those two Gentle Tyhpoons depended on how well the hdd cage got along with that rad. Now that they are close friends I can get two fans on the bottom of the PSU side.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
Don't laugh but here's me setting up the loop in my mind and trying to figure out what kind of fittings i'll need and how many.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
The one thing I've realized is just how tight things will be inside. Believe it or not but even with this case I am going to have real issues fitting my hands inside let alone tubing, not to mention managing those cables. It will be interesting.
Finally, here she is with the bare bones thrown in for kicks.
By denali6194 at 2011-12-10
I have a ton to do, even before the block situation sorts itself out. The major thing is the sleeving which, I haven't seriously been able to make progress on. Cheers all and more pics coming soon.
denali6194
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Just keep cracking on, looks like its really starting to come together.
thanks, will do
denali6194
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It's high time for an update. There has been a bunch going on with my build lately. I've finally gotten all of the fans and rads installed and have begun routing the cables as well as some other goodies and new developments. I'll let some pictures do the talking.
Motherboard blocks getting some paint.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
Voila!
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
Not bad, can't wait to see how they look on the board.
Here are some other goodies just in.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
I should probably mention these as well..
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
These are the main hold up right now. I am waiting for Watercool to put out their blocks which were supposed to be out this week but haven't seen them. I will let people know the second I hear anything.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
A bit o' fan sleeving.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
The cabling is an insane mess right now but most of the sleeving is done. I'll try to get some better pictures of the overall case with the rads/fans in their final resting places (let's hope). It's been hard to capture good shots of the inside of the case because its so big and black and shadowy.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
Ahh, nothing like the soothing blue LED light. More to come--cheers!
Motherboard blocks getting some paint.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
Voila!
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
Not bad, can't wait to see how they look on the board.
Here are some other goodies just in.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
I should probably mention these as well..
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
These are the main hold up right now. I am waiting for Watercool to put out their blocks which were supposed to be out this week but haven't seen them. I will let people know the second I hear anything.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
A bit o' fan sleeving.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
The cabling is an insane mess right now but most of the sleeving is done. I'll try to get some better pictures of the overall case with the rads/fans in their final resting places (let's hope). It's been hard to capture good shots of the inside of the case because its so big and black and shadowy.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-19
Ahh, nothing like the soothing blue LED light. More to come--cheers!
denali6194
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A couple more pics while I take a break from the mess of wires and cables I'm trying to deal with this weekend.
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
I'd like to have everything that is absolutely necessary to have sleeve done by the end of the weekend. What's left to be sleeved are the pumps, a couple of miscellaneous adapters/splitters and a few PSU cables. I've been agonizing over what color connectors to go with^^
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
Cheers
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
I'd like to have everything that is absolutely necessary to have sleeve done by the end of the weekend. What's left to be sleeved are the pumps, a couple of miscellaneous adapters/splitters and a few PSU cables. I've been agonizing over what color connectors to go with^^
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
Cheers
yassarikhan786
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I just love the fans in that lovely case
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denali6194
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I think the reservoir/pumps, pump controller and associated cables are finally there. Here are a few photos from the day.
LEDs
Before and After
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
The pumps needed some love...
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
Pop in the LEDs
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
And all done...
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
Other odds and ends got done too!
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
^^
LEDs
Before and After
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
The pumps needed some love...
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
Pop in the LEDs
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
And all done...
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
Other odds and ends got done too!
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
By denali6194 at 2012-01-21
^^
denali6194
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Thanks. I'm really happy with the way they look too. At full speed they have a rather nice lower register hum--like they mean business.
SieB
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i can't find those led gelid fans in the uk
I searched for them myself last night, they do look rather smexy
Expensive though
http://www.specialte...-pid-11915.html
