Project P182 Watercooled V2!
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DeMoB
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Probably Shouldn't Melt My Waterblock!
Spent a bit of time measuring/positioning the LED strips, only to realise that I can't solder them while it's resting on my water block as it'll more than likely melt the plastic underneath. >_<
Now to find an alternative way to position them while still being able to solder.
My initial reaction was to just put something insulating underneath, but then knowing my luck I'd slip past it and still melt the block. :-/
Spent a bit of time measuring/positioning the LED strips, only to realise that I can't solder them while it's resting on my water block as it'll more than likely melt the plastic underneath. >_<
Now to find an alternative way to position them while still being able to solder.
My initial reaction was to just put something insulating underneath, but then knowing my luck I'd slip past it and still melt the block. :-/
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DeMoB
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I think that's what I'm going to have to do, but the trick is going to be to line them up exactly where they are now, but off the block, due to needing the LEDs to be mounted in exactly the right places to line up with the acrylic mount.
EDIT: Chesvegas fist bump
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DeMoB
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I have not. Do they do RGB, because that's why I'm going to all that effort with these LEDsChezVegas :lol:
Have you seen the CCFL halo lights?
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I have not. Do they do RGB, because that's why I'm going to all that effort with these LEDs
Not that I've seen, only plain single colours, I'm still looking into them but struggling to find them sold singular seems it's just full kits.
DeMoB
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Well It Ain't Pretty, But It Works!
Ok, was actually able to steal some time this evening and have a proper go at it.
This was a royal pain in the arse to solder, the smallest gaps were a nightmare.
So it's a bit of a mess, but it works, and it'll be hidden away nicely by the mount hardware anyway, so I can get away with it.
And for a little sneak peak at what's now possible, here's my first ever project video!
Ok, was actually able to steal some time this evening and have a proper go at it.
This was a royal pain in the arse to solder, the smallest gaps were a nightmare.
So it's a bit of a mess, but it works, and it'll be hidden away nicely by the mount hardware anyway, so I can get away with it.
And for a little sneak peak at what's now possible, here's my first ever project video!
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Mysterae
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Very nice idea!
I like the way you kept the 12v connections intact.
If you were to do it again you'd get away with a lot smaller wire gauge. Just look at the tracks of the circuit if in doubt. When soldering circuits where things must not move, stick them down with masking tape and use a really sharp knife to expose the solder points. Like you say though, the bracket hides it all away.
Nice job!
Now just be careful tightening the block down on the leds...
I like the way you kept the 12v connections intact.
If you were to do it again you'd get away with a lot smaller wire gauge. Just look at the tracks of the circuit if in doubt. When soldering circuits where things must not move, stick them down with masking tape and use a really sharp knife to expose the solder points. Like you say though, the bracket hides it all away.
Nice job!
Now just be careful tightening the block down on the leds...
DeMoB
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Ta' Duck! ;-)Top job! That looks the shiznit, especially the pulsing colour change.
Can't wait to get my case back and this whole system up and running again!
Thanks man, going to do a matching RGB set on the GPU (and res) too so I can change the colour scheme of the whole case lighting.
Your advice is really helpful, will bear it in mind if there is a next time.
I used that gauge of wire because it was the smallest I had, but I wouldn't have any problems going smaller. That masking tape trick sounds like just the ticket I could have done with for the smallest joints, live and learn I guess!
The 5050 housing the LEDs are in seems to take quite a bit of pressure, but I'll be definitely treating this whole part with care so I don't have to re-do any of this soldering again!
DeMoB
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Guess Who's Back...
Got my powder coated case parts back!!!!!one!!!!
It's going to be nice having a computer case again.
Here's the assembled structure, with the PSU and Radiator now built into the case.
Suddenly there are a lot of things that need doing again, and I'm not sure what to focus on first! >_<
Got my powder coated case parts back!!!!!one!!!!
It's going to be nice having a computer case again.
Here's the assembled structure, with the PSU and Radiator now built into the case.
Suddenly there are a lot of things that need doing again, and I'm not sure what to focus on first! >_<
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DeMoB
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Aquaero Plate Take 2
Had to use some of the perspex I was saving for the side panel window on a second attempt, so I hope there's enough left now, else I'll have to get anther whole sheet! >_<
Lots of careful filing/cutting later, and it is a pretty decent fit...
I'm going to clean up the edges with some wet & dry, but from a test fit of the whole Aquaero, I think this is going to look pretty damn nice.
Had to use some of the perspex I was saving for the side panel window on a second attempt, so I hope there's enough left now, else I'll have to get anther whole sheet! >_<
Lots of careful filing/cutting later, and it is a pretty decent fit...
I'm going to clean up the edges with some wet & dry, but from a test fit of the whole Aquaero, I think this is going to look pretty damn nice.
DeMoB
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An Acrylic Rectangle?
More updates, yay!
Next on my agenda was to cut out an acrylic rectangle..
Just what I need.
But what's it for?!
Spent a good half hour attacking it with some P400 sandpaper to give it a frosted look, which when combined with these...
Will light up pretty nicely...
Now to just have another go at soldering these LED strips. >_<
Hopefully with Mysterae's advice I can do a bit cleaner job this time, but I'm going to have to make a few adjustments to the cutouts before I can do that, I didn't realise I was covering my cable cutouts at the bottom when I measured up!
More updates, yay!
Next on my agenda was to cut out an acrylic rectangle..
Just what I need.
But what's it for?!
Spent a good half hour attacking it with some P400 sandpaper to give it a frosted look, which when combined with these...
Will light up pretty nicely...
Now to just have another go at soldering these LED strips. >_<
Hopefully with Mysterae's advice I can do a bit cleaner job this time, but I'm going to have to make a few adjustments to the cutouts before I can do that, I didn't realise I was covering my cable cutouts at the bottom when I measured up!
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DeMoB
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Custom GA-Z87X-UD3H Black Edition
Not even one person liked the motherboard lighting enough to comment?
Tough crowd!
Small update, painted my GA-Z87X-UD3H's I/O and heatsinks from silver/blue...
Sorry for the potato picture, didn't have a proper one and had to boost the exposure on an old one too much >_<
to black...
Not even one person liked the motherboard lighting enough to comment?
Tough crowd!
Small update, painted my GA-Z87X-UD3H's I/O and heatsinks from silver/blue...
Sorry for the potato picture, didn't have a proper one and had to boost the exposure on an old one too much >_<
to black...
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