PROJECT:its about time

[justin]

ok, i have installed the mach and everything into the case, im just waiting for some fluid xp and then need to leak test. Will post some pics today





prommy installed

ready for leak testing



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[justin]

is it that bad?

 

[GoLLuM4444]

I have the same IDE cables.

 

[stocky]

Nice one! About time you got some pics up of your on-going project!

 

[justin]

ok, the fluid xp is coming tommorow. 2 days till this thing is going!

I have the same IDE cables.

thanks, its kinda of a vague shot, but o well

fluid xp just arrived, leak testing has begun... How long you guys think i should leave for?

 

[aXeR]

If you want to be safe, 24hrs is always best, i generally just leave it 6-8hrs tho

 

[justin]

ok, sweet. Ill do 10 hours then, do you just drop your loops into your case, or do you redo it?

 

[stocky]

Usually have to undo some bits to get it to fit! Cut all the pipes to the shortest length etc...

 

[justin]

thats the great part, i put the stuff in the case, connected up the lines (labeled them), then took it all out of the case to leak test

 

[stocky]

Excellent, any leaks yet?

 

[justin]

i found like 5, sealed them all up, tested again, the stuff is in my case now

ok, so i installed the mach, put in the water cooling, turned it all on, and at stock the mach is at 8-10 degrees and in the software it said stop failure, but it doesnt shut down the computer, how strange... (i think i have really bad contact...)

ok, after a bit of sanding it goes negative, but hardly and the top of the mach head gets rather hot...I think i will just buy a new mounting kit to be on the safe side

 

[GoLLuM4444]

The head's meant to get hot. It's got a heater to prevent condensation. N00b.

 

[justin]

haha, yup. Total newb, well temps are like -1 to -5 and thats at stock, there is def something wrong with contact and i dont think it is goin to get any better..Well new mounting kit here i come!

 

[GoLLuM4444]

haha, yup. Total newb, well temps are like -1 to -5 and thats at stock, there is def something wrong with contact and i dont think it is goin to get any better..Well new mounting kit here i come!

Bad luck. You know they're £60 new.

 

[justin]

yeh, i only need the skrews. Would be great if someone had some lying around...(nudge nudge)

ok, last time i asked, i got told to buy skrews that are like double the size required! what size are the skrews from the mounting plate to the heater, and what type are they.

THANKS

 

[nick25]

Can't help with your question (perhaps ask Phil) but I know how it feels when things keep going wrong - especially when 'you're just starting out' (sorry if that sounded patronising). Hope you get it sorted soon dude.

 

[justin]

ok the skrews are m4, iv been to my local hardware store, and they dont have any in stock. If you are on your local high street and there is a hardware store, i would GREATLY appreciate some m4 skrews lol. I have to order in quantities of 100 at this place

ok, enough is enough. i ordered the mounting kit

 

[stocky]

Probably worth while, once you got it, you got it... or something

 

[justin]

problem is i had it, but it broke lol

SOLVED, drilled a hole, and put through a nut and bolt. installing system now yay

 

[SAS91]

haha bout time keep us updated m8.