Projekt Suma Kuhl 2013

[JayCobs]

UPDATE!!!

Yesterday I finished the true sliding MoBo tray mod. It turned out wonderful. My initial pics of this were sans the top guide rail. Here I will go over installation of said rail.

I recently picked up M4 and 6/32 taps with matching drill bits. I used socket cap M4 bolts to mount components on Free Bench. I don't know why I am so fond of M4 bolts at this time. They are aesthetically pleasing to say the least. I used them here as well.

In this pic I have already drilled, tapped, and bolted the upper guide rail. After completing this mod I thought to myself "Corsair should've have offered this feature". It wasn't that hard to pull off I must say.

Here's a close up of one M4 fastened.

A pic of the business side of the mount. This section of the case roof the upper rail is mounted to is where the original MoBo slides into tabs. This section is very sturdy and perfectly placed for this mod.

Extra thread cut and filed down.

The completed mod from the back. Upper and lower guide rails visible. :rock:

Business side finished shot. The upper guide rail is hidden. Once painted black it will blend nicely. The lower guide rail will be completely hidden by the rad-fan combo.

Today I will cut some 16 gauge sheet metal to finish the blanking plate for the MoBo tray. The current aluminum I used is flimsy and not up to snuff. Hopefully I can pull the gap flush between MoBo and the I/O shield. It's bugging me! :cussing:

After that I will be contemplating how to clean up the PSU mount. I am considering the Lian Li PE-01 Power Supply Extension Bracket - Black (PE-01). I feel that will clean up the mount the most when combined with the lower support bar I already have installed.

Stay tuned...

 

[alpenwasser]

That is some nice work, dude!

And I too must admit to have a weakness for M4 bolts (it's one of the things I really like about the
HWlabs radiators). They're not as fragile as M3, and the proportion of thickness to how coarse the
threads are is just aesthetically more pleasing to me than with 6-32.
6-32 is just too thin for my tastes.

I have to admit, those two sentences up there might just be the geekiest thing I've ever uttered.
"The aesthetical superiority of the M4 threaded bolt". :rollinglaugh:

 

[Mgutierrez33]

Deffo gonna be a solid rig once it gets in it's proper home! What do you still have to change on the motherboard tray, not quite strong enough for you or something?

 

[JayCobs]

Deffo gonna be a solid rig once it gets in it's proper home! What do you still have to change on the motherboard tray, not quite strong enough for you or something?

Yeah, not strong enough. The original Corsair Mobo tray is, but the aluminum I used for the blanking plate is not. When I finish the MoBo tray mod completely, I will include a pic of how flimsy it is. The new one I plan to complete Wednesday will be similar in structure to the one in the CaseLabs Magnum TH10. I like that design. I won't be able to get what I want by simply bending the sheet metal.

 

[JayCobs]

UPDATE!!!

This is the poor excuse for a blanking plate I used for my MoBo tray. As you can see, there is no strength here.

I went to Lowes and picked up a 16 gauge steel sheet. Now this is what the doctor ordered...witness

Luckily my failure to achieve a straight cut occurred in the unseen section. I put a 90 degree bend in the sheet blanking the MoBo tray. I don't remember, but, I think I almost found out the hard way the gauge limit for my metal break. :freak: Then I fastened the back panel to it. This makes for a rock solid, super stiff removable MoBo tray. No mo' flimsy here playa!

More WIN

Business side

So it's 99.7% done now. Drill a few more holes...tap 'em. A few cuts for wire management and the I\O. Then, it just might be time to start throwin' some black on this bad boy.

Stay tuned...

 

[alpenwasser]

Turning out nice! 16 gauge is what, around 1.5 mm or so?

 

[JayCobs]

Turning out nice! 16 gauge is what, around 1.5 mm or so?

Yeah, about that. I think I'm gonna go through a grip of Dremel discs cutting the access holes.

 

[alpenwasser]

Yeah, about that. I think I'm gonna go through a grip of Dremel discs cutting the access holes.

Yeah steel wears down Dremel disks like they were made of plastic, the difference to Alu
is really noticeable :lol:

 

[JayCobs]

UPDATE!

I figured out how to stabilize my pump | rad config. I decided not to mount the pump assembly to the MoBo tray. Instead I did the following:

Products used
2 UN Design Infinite Vertical mounts
2 sets of UN Design Rad Brackets [1 set not pictured]
2 UN Design Z2 pump bracket fan mounts [1 not pictured]

First set installed

Both sets installed

UN Infinite mounts installed on the pump top

Pump assembly mounted

What the Free Bench looks like now

This config certainly stiffens this arrangement up nicely. I also picked up some white PrimoFlex Advanced LRT from a not-so-local brick and mortar. That clear tubing I was getting from Home Depot was fogging and breaking down way too fast. Also, this stuff is MUCH easier to work with. I didn't have to boil it to get the compression fittings snug.

Next on the list is using this to clean up the PSU mount

With the new pump | rad config I most certainly will need to raise the PSU a few inches for clearance.

Stay tuned...

 

[alpenwasser]

Nice! That Bitfenix pump kit really does look bauce :rock:

EDIT: Bitspower* :lol:

 

[pcjunkie429]

Nice! That Bitfenix pump kit really does look bauce :rock:

*Bitspower :yelrotflmao:

 

[alpenwasser]

*Bitspower :yelrotflmao:

Aaargh, those bloody brand names are all starting to sound alike to me :lol:

 

[Mgutierrez33]

I like the design direction this is taking for the moment. LOVE the hardware selections as well. Looking forward to the next update!

 

[JayCobs]

This weekend I was playing around with my Nocutas and the "fan controler" from my Antec Kuhler 920. As if the Noctuas weren't silent enough I did like not hearing them at all. I want to include some fan controllers for my build. I have done some research, but, I honestly am new to this part of the game. I will have a total of 12 Noctuas installed. All PWM, of course. All I require is the ability to manually tune the fans RPM to my liking. In the winter time I don't need the fans running at 100%. Also, I don't need the fans running at 100% to surf the net either. From my research an Aquaero-type system is out of my budget and needs. I've looked up a couple of controllers on various web sites. I have also read customer reviews that stated they are running two fans off one port. It's a bit confusing to me. I am a hands-on type of learner. My question is do I need to get 3 controllers to manage 4 fans a piece? Or, can I get one 4 fan controller and quad-up on each port? I don't have a lot of space for more than one controller. Kinda lost here. Would appreciate any advice, especially from members currently utilizing fan controllers. Thanks a heap in advance!

 

[alpenwasser]

...Nocutas...

I don't know why, but that just made me laugh. It simply sounds cool to my ears. Sort of
reminds me of Japanese. No idea why though. :lol:

Anyway, I have zero experience with PWM fans and controlling them, so I don't think I should
be giving advice on that, but if I see anything while surfing around I'll mention it so you can
have a look. But I make no promises.

 

[JayCobs]

It simply sounds cool to my ears. Sort of
reminds me of Japanese. No idea why though. :lol:

Damn spell check. :cussing:

 

[JayCobs]

I believe this will work:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=31118

 

[JayCobs]

I believe this will work:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=31118

Looks like this unit is discontinued.

I'm under the impression I can double up on a channel if said channel can handle the needs of the 2 or more fans connected. I believe a beefy 6 channel controller should suffice, right?

 

[JayCobs]

Minor update...

I copped some Bitspower Black Sparkle fittings from PerformancePCS.

I've seen these used in various builds and figured they would add some nice contrast to mine. Unfortunately the only brick and mortar that carries liquid cooling supplies NEVER has Black Sparkle fittings. They have Black Matte, Silver Shinning, and some Koolance products - that's it. And, a frustratingly limited supply of them. Now that I have them in my possession I must say...these are some sexy fittings. I am def gonna use these for all the in-view connections for my build.

I bought these fittings for my EK Supremacy Universal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Plexi (EK-Supremacy) that should be arriving by the end of the day tomorrow. Also, I have received my U-Channel and power switch from CaseLabs, and a Bitspower Universal RAM Module BP-RAMS44V2-CLBK from PerformancePCS. The ram module is PURELY for aesthetics. I would've bought some water blocks for my MoBo, but manufacturers don't like my Mobo. :mellow: Tomorrow I will get my CPU block and silver Bitfenix Alchemy Multi-Sleeve extensions from FrozenCPU. This Memorial Day weekend I should have a full update if I can find time to toil. I just had speak on these Black Sparkle fittings right quick.

Stay tuned...

 

[alpenwasser]

Damn, those are some nice shinies.