imersa
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Yeah, use his stuff all the time. I hear good things about Teleios also as another option.
Parvum Systems Project Magnus
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Yeah, use his stuff all the time. I hear good things about Teleios also as another option.
imersa
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Hardware fun and 8 SSDs
Back with more:
Little progress shot. Just installed the test plate in the bottom:
About 90% perfect, a few little changes needed. 1-2mm here and there:
More changes for the top section. Getting everything lined up for cables and more fittings:
Very advanced measuring systems:
Next up a little bit of a hardware show off. First is the LSI 9271-8i. Got to thank Tiny Tom Logan for this little beauty. We've had a great relationship so far and have been working on a few bits here and there. More on that coming so keep your eye out!
More importantly on top of this the cables... I had concerns about what fun it may be braiding sas to sata leads like these and Tom has saved the day again. He did a LOT of searching to find these perfect cables and they cost a pretty penny too. When he said I could have some I actually thought he was joking until they turned up. Awesome solution and no braiding for me. Happy days:
Next I suppose we would need something to go with this raid card, SSD heavy. I'm going to sleep on these tonight. Thank you Kingston!!! (please understand you don't just get given things like this for a simple project log, we are doing some work for them in exchange).
Got a couple of fan controllers in for the build. Great packaging and solid overall product. Used a bunch of Lamptron stuff and always very happy:
We decided to use a couple of the XSPC Photon tube reservoirs. Technically we could have made it work without them but it's a hell of a lot less stressful using them and they are great. Actually made from glass which is not something I've used before. Makes for a great feel and finish:
Amazing little mounting system. Very high quality. However not something we will use so removed:
Looking a little more angular now, perfect for the Parvum aesthetic:
Cut the new top section with the new changes:
Installing the reservoirs:
To be honest I didn't expect this to line up first time. I mean we are amazing and everything but this was a 'guess and hope' effort:
Finally installed the raid cards and cables:
Thanks for reading. Please leave feedback
Sponsors/Support:
Back with more:
Little progress shot. Just installed the test plate in the bottom:
About 90% perfect, a few little changes needed. 1-2mm here and there:
More changes for the top section. Getting everything lined up for cables and more fittings:
Very advanced measuring systems:
Next up a little bit of a hardware show off. First is the LSI 9271-8i. Got to thank Tiny Tom Logan for this little beauty. We've had a great relationship so far and have been working on a few bits here and there. More on that coming so keep your eye out!
More importantly on top of this the cables... I had concerns about what fun it may be braiding sas to sata leads like these and Tom has saved the day again. He did a LOT of searching to find these perfect cables and they cost a pretty penny too. When he said I could have some I actually thought he was joking until they turned up. Awesome solution and no braiding for me. Happy days:
Next I suppose we would need something to go with this raid card, SSD heavy. I'm going to sleep on these tonight. Thank you Kingston!!! (please understand you don't just get given things like this for a simple project log, we are doing some work for them in exchange).
Got a couple of fan controllers in for the build. Great packaging and solid overall product. Used a bunch of Lamptron stuff and always very happy:
We decided to use a couple of the XSPC Photon tube reservoirs. Technically we could have made it work without them but it's a hell of a lot less stressful using them and they are great. Actually made from glass which is not something I've used before. Makes for a great feel and finish:
Amazing little mounting system. Very high quality. However not something we will use so removed:
Looking a little more angular now, perfect for the Parvum aesthetic:
Cut the new top section with the new changes:
Installing the reservoirs:
To be honest I didn't expect this to line up first time. I mean we are amazing and everything but this was a 'guess and hope' effort:
Finally installed the raid cards and cables:
Thanks for reading. Please leave feedback
Conchubair
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*reaches for tissues*
This is seriously amazing..
Wheres the ssd stands going to fit tho?
This is seriously amazing..
Wheres the ssd stands going to fit tho?
imersa
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Thanks dude, I will do!
Haha between the two of you we are going to have a messy time
will order a big box of tissues ASAP. As for the SSD stand I was just showing it off really, we made it for Tom's latest live rebuild. I was considering using it but with 8 SSDs I think it'll take up too much space. I have a neat placement idea that'll also help add a bit of strength to the top section of the case. More on that towards the end of the build!
nice designs btw
haha ah glad to see you stopped by. I'm the same in a lot of cases, enjoy the read then forget to leave my thoughts. Need to get more active but it's all just lack of any time!
Thanks mate, the CNC is damn amazing. Been looking at another machine recently... hmm
Thank you, I really want to get this thing finished faster, thus between a lot of customers and a girlfriend... hmm bare with me!
Glad you like it dude. As for the LEDs, I will be keeping this build monotone so all white LEDs, defiantly some under the Asus branding tho!
imersa
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Two custom milled reservoirs
Favorite time again!
Really big section of the build out of the way now. Been preparing for this for a little while now over the last few updates. Had to really ensure everything was going to work first time. Due to the lack of any time and only being able to work on this build in personal time it really meant we had one shot.
As with anything first to tool path the drawing:
Set up the material. 25mm thick block of joy:
Warmup the CNC!
I think we are ready:
With the little help of some tools; fitting the 2mm cutter into one of the cones:
We are really in business now:
Removed the backing. This was to double check some depths. Even with a CNC as expensive as this there as still some variables. The material for one can vary slightly; even if its 0.1mm etc. Same goes for the bed. Currently we are using a MDF bed rather than a Medex bed. This means it can have a little play in bed height from one area to another. We are talking TINY amounts but these have to be taken into account when milling something like a reservoir:
Two reservoirs will be cut from the same block:
Another tool used for the job. Using 6mm cutters here to breeze through the block:
We actually shot a video showing a little of the cut process and the finished items. Will get that edited over Christmas and post it as soon as I can.
Total cut time for both pieces was about an hour and 40 minutes. Not bad all things considered. The 6mm feed speeds made fast work of the acrylic!
Some quick shots of the finished items:
Next update we will install the O rings, tap the reservoirs and give them a little test run. Rather fun that will be
Please check back soon. Will do our best to get the test run update up over Christmas!
Happy Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a few days off at least! Try not to spend it ALL on the forums
Sponsors/Support:
Favorite time again!
Really big section of the build out of the way now. Been preparing for this for a little while now over the last few updates. Had to really ensure everything was going to work first time. Due to the lack of any time and only being able to work on this build in personal time it really meant we had one shot.
As with anything first to tool path the drawing:
Set up the material. 25mm thick block of joy:
Warmup the CNC!
I think we are ready:
With the little help of some tools; fitting the 2mm cutter into one of the cones:
We are really in business now:
Removed the backing. This was to double check some depths. Even with a CNC as expensive as this there as still some variables. The material for one can vary slightly; even if its 0.1mm etc. Same goes for the bed. Currently we are using a MDF bed rather than a Medex bed. This means it can have a little play in bed height from one area to another. We are talking TINY amounts but these have to be taken into account when milling something like a reservoir:
Two reservoirs will be cut from the same block:
Another tool used for the job. Using 6mm cutters here to breeze through the block:
We actually shot a video showing a little of the cut process and the finished items. Will get that edited over Christmas and post it as soon as I can.
Total cut time for both pieces was about an hour and 40 minutes. Not bad all things considered. The 6mm feed speeds made fast work of the acrylic!
Some quick shots of the finished items:
Next update we will install the O rings, tap the reservoirs and give them a little test run. Rather fun that will be
Please check back soon. Will do our best to get the test run update up over Christmas!
Happy Christmas everyone. I hope you all have a few days off at least! Try not to spend it ALL on the forums
I hope you all have a few days off at least! Try not to spend it ALL on the forums
Why not is something going on?
imersa
New member
Glad you liked the update mate. Nice input!
Of course something is going on! Come see for yourself
Glad you liked the update mate. Nice input!
Of course something is going on! Come see for yourself
Thats why Im always on the forums
imersa
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Custom Reservoir 1 Leak Test
DON'T WORRY! A little more update before Christmas
First up we install the O Ring. Very fiddly. The recess is the exact size however its hard not to ever so slightly stretch an O Ring when installing:
Next I'd like to highlight how we will mount this vertical reservoir/chamber. It was a nice little touch I think. Removing a section from the 25mm thick block large enough to fit the bolt head. Then installing the bolts to the reverse of the lid:
This shows the little technique nice:
With all the lid bolts installed we should be water tight:
With the G1/4" tap holes tapped we can install some XSPC fittings for a nice test. No problems with these threads, really chunky and solid:
Next the scary part of course. Couldn't have been more confident but with everything that you put this much time into there are always a few nerves on testing.
Test setup an old D5 with Alphacool top, just using one of the XSPC res' for ease of filling. Connected each chamber one to another with a bit of tubing just to test both chambers:
Filling with some coolant:
We have success!
Loop has been running for about 5 hours now with no problems. Tested it on its side and will leave vertical for some hours this evening.
Reservoir number two testing when we are back from Christmas. Should be able to post an update 30-31st along with a video we made of the full process and end result!
Happy Christmas.
Sponsors/Support:
DON'T WORRY! A little more update before Christmas
First up we install the O Ring. Very fiddly. The recess is the exact size however its hard not to ever so slightly stretch an O Ring when installing:
Next I'd like to highlight how we will mount this vertical reservoir/chamber. It was a nice little touch I think. Removing a section from the 25mm thick block large enough to fit the bolt head. Then installing the bolts to the reverse of the lid:
This shows the little technique nice:
With all the lid bolts installed we should be water tight:
With the G1/4" tap holes tapped we can install some XSPC fittings for a nice test. No problems with these threads, really chunky and solid:
Next the scary part of course. Couldn't have been more confident but with everything that you put this much time into there are always a few nerves on testing.
Test setup an old D5 with Alphacool top, just using one of the XSPC res' for ease of filling. Connected each chamber one to another with a bit of tubing just to test both chambers:
Filling with some coolant:
We have success!
Loop has been running for about 5 hours now with no problems. Tested it on its side and will leave vertical for some hours this evening.
Reservoir number two testing when we are back from Christmas. Should be able to post an update 30-31st along with a video we made of the full process and end result
!Happy Christmas.
Conchubair
New member
Damn, thats one sexy res...
Happy christmas..
Happy christmas..
imersa
New member
Ah thank you for the christmas wishes! All the best and thank you
Thank you very much! I'm super happy with them. The second res is even cooler. Nice to see it all coming together now at least. You should get back into it for sure. Sketchup is always a very kind place to start. Throw in some help from the 3d warehouse and perhaps a nice rendering software and you'll be in business!
Dedwoods42
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Incredible work. Subbed! May also have to throw some cutting work at you towards the middle of 2014 
imersa
New member
80% system fitted!
IT'S ALMOST 2014 UPDATE!
First and most frustratingly with any of my builds, we strip the system back to almost stage 1. Even more frustratingly we will have to this AGAIN before the build is complete:
Replaced bottom panel with frosted so we can pump a nice amount of light though the bottom section of the case. We fitted the long res:
A really nice thing to see when you use CAD and CNC machines... when you plan something about 5 months ago and finally get to use the hole you cut
Next we install the LARGE reservoir! We had to remove most things to actually get this in:
Cable routing for pumps:
A lot of the system installed, pumps in place etc:
Top mounting for res:
With GPUs in for a test and some pretty awesome shots! No wasted space:
That's your lot for now folks. Super happy with how it all looks with the reservoirs in.
See you all again soon!
Sponsors/Support:
IT'S ALMOST 2014 UPDATE!
First and most frustratingly with any of my builds, we strip the system back to almost stage 1. Even more frustratingly we will have to this AGAIN before the build is complete:
Replaced bottom panel with frosted so we can pump a nice amount of light though the bottom section of the case. We fitted the long res:
A really nice thing to see when you use CAD and CNC machines... when you plan something about 5 months ago and finally get to use the hole you cut
Next we install the LARGE reservoir! We had to remove most things to actually get this in:
Cable routing for pumps:
A lot of the system installed, pumps in place etc:
Top mounting for res:
With GPUs in for a test and some pretty awesome shots! No wasted space:
That's your lot for now folks. Super happy with how it all looks with the reservoirs in.
See you all again soon!
