Pinnacle 24 - Black & White

[AquaMuscle]

I'm starting a build with a MM Pinnacle 24. Still waiting for the case tho. Theme is gonna be black & white. Hardware is the same as before (see sign), atleast until the new nvidia cards come out.
I've almost finnished sleeving my psu. And :bird: me it takes foreeeever. This is what I got so far.
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3797/pc010095.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/pc010095.jpg/)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2175/pc010096.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/pc010096.jpg/)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4765/pc010097.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/pc010097.jpg/)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2914/pc010099.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/pc010099.jpg/)
Now I'm waiting for the case to arrive so I can start the build for real. It'll take 1-2 weeks tho.

[p0Pe]

a little to white for my liking, but it looks amazing anyway:D nice job! cant wait for more

[Greedseed]

dam looking very smooth :D

[slpdLoad]

Great job on the sleeving. :up: That's a hell of a lot of work.

What kinds of options did you get on the MM?

[AquaMuscle]

Great job on the sleeving. :up: That's a hell of a lot of work.

What kinds of options did you get on the MM?

Thanx man. I used white electrical tape on every cable to. It took me 5 days to do, 2-4 hours/day:) But I still got all the fan extensions and molex cables to do. For the case I got anodized black with big window panel and triple rad on top.

[RedRaider]

Awesome sleeving work bro...:crack:

[Silverion77]

Just out of curiosity, is that MDPC's stuff?

Looks sick though, good start...

[ablatman]

Thanx man. I used white electrical tape on every cable to. It took me 5 days to do, 2-4 hours/day:) But I still got all the fan extensions and molex cables to do. For the case I got anodized black with big window panel and triple rad on top.

It's that kind of planning that means the difference between a sleeving job that looks nice and one that looks like shit. There are really three ways to get that kind of look -- wrap the colored wires in electric tape, replace them with wires with insulation that matches the sleeving, or re-wire with cloth-covered wire.

[Snyxxx]

Excellent and meticulous work there. Keep up the good work. Cannot wait to see the rest of your system when the case arrives.

[AquaMuscle]

Glad you like my sleeving guys:D And yes, it's MDPC stuff.

[AquaMuscle]

I got some new stuff for my build. 2x mcp355 pumps, 2x bitspower 250 res and 10x sharkoon 2000rpm fans:crack:
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4408/pc080103.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/pc080103.jpg/)
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/679/pc080106.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/pc080106.jpg/)
I also finnished sleeving my cables for the fan controller.
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4869/pc080107.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/pc080107.jpg/)
When I run 3 fans on one port on the fan controller, the fans only run in 1700rpm, but that's fine with me.
Here's some of my bitspower silver shiny collection:D
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2180/pc080100.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/pc080100.jpg/)
I'm still waiting for the case to arrive. Delivery date dec 15.

[ablatman]

What size are those compression fittings, and are they the new style or the old style?

[AquaMuscle]

They are 3/8 ID 5/8 OD. I guess they are the new style, not sure. They are all bought the last 4-5 months tho.

[Alex]

That's looks uberly amazing. May I ask how much that cost you? By the looks of it more than most spent on their entire WC set XD.

[Floyd]

Thats over 300 bucks in fittings!

[AquaMuscle]

That's looks uberly amazing. May I ask how much that cost you? By the looks of it more than most spent on their entire WC set XD.
Thanks man. If you mean the fittings, I don't know how much they cost me exactly. I didn't buy all of them at once, but they're not cheap, I can tell you that much...

[ablatman]

Thats over 300 bucks in fittings!

Easily. Likely in the 450 USD range...

[AquaMuscle]

Ok, time for some updates... I got the case together and I got to say I just LOVE it:crack: amazing quality. Only bad thing was that the cables for power and reset where too short to manage them nicely, so I took the cables from my antec 1200. Also there is a little gap under the last 5.25 baycover, which buy the way is a pair of lili-covers (didn't realize that you needed to buy them separately with the case)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3451/pc200115.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/pc200115.jpg/)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5971/pc200108.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/pc200108.jpg/)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3660/pc200109.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/pc200109.jpg/)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4484/pc200110.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/pc200110.jpg/)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4346/pc200111.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/pc200111.jpg/)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2576/pc200112.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/pc200112.jpg/)

[Kuro]

It's looking very nice mate :up:

[Marne]

what cfm and how much were those fans where did you get them? those are what i need in my build :D

[AquaMuscle]

It's looking very nice mate :up:

Thanks man

what cfm and how much were those fans where did you get them? those are what i need in my build :D

I think they are about 70-80cfm, can't remember, specs says: 129.7m3/h @ 2000rpm. They cost 9.49 euro at aquatuning.de.

[just a noob]

what cfm and how much were those fans where did you get them? those are what i need in my build :D

they're only available at hanks fuck shack in the us, unless you order out from aquatuning

[ablatman]

they're only available at hanks fuck shack in the us, unless you order out from aquatuning

Isn't that the company that tried to trademark everyone's stuff?

[Marne]

Fuck that. Ill go without than.

[Matt]

man that case is spacious! looks very nice.

[AquaMuscle]

man that case is spacious! looks very nice.

Thanks. I highly recommend the case, but the cable management is gonna be a pain.

[AquaMuscle]

Isn't that the company that tried to trademark everyone's stuff?

Yeah, I've heard something like that. But I don't care, I needed my fucking fans:D

[AquaMuscle]

She's finally (almost) done! Still waiting for two sata-data cables. Mine were too short. Also the cable managment can be improved a bit.
Let me know what you think guys..

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7350/pc220123.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/pc220123.jpg/)

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5478/pc220116.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/pc220116.jpg/)

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7479/pc220114.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/pc220114.jpg/)

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/779/pc220111.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/pc220111.jpg/)

And yes, that is FUFUFUFUFUFUFUFU QD. I love them. Makes draining sooo easy.

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6663/pc220109.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/pc220109.jpg/)

[Matt]

Looks amazing. ill be going with white sleeving for my next build.
Loving the way you set up the FUFUFUFUFUFUFUFU QDs.

[AquaMuscle]

Looks amazing. ill be going with white sleeving for my next build.
Loving the way you set up the FUFUFUFUFUFUFUFU QDs.

Thanks:) Good luck to you on your next build

[Kuro]

:slobber: Mmmm very nice :)

[mcoffey]

Coming along very nicely. Great choice on the case. As far as towers go, nothing beats a Pinnacle 24 for cooling efficiency. A lot of hard work on this build so far.

andyc

[zlojack]

Looking good, man.

Nice and clean.

[AquaMuscle]

:slobber: Mmmm very nice :)

Thanks:)

Coming along very nicely. Great choice on the case. As far as towers go, nothing beats a Pinnacle 24 for cooling efficiency. A lot of hard work on this build so far.

andyc

Thanks, I'm very happy with the case.

Looking good, man.

Nice and clean.

Thanks man

[AquaMuscle]

Now she's finally up and running:D Here's some BAD night shots lol. I got two white 4 inch cathodes + a white LED in each res. The lighting looks really nice irl tho...

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6663/pc220109.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/i/pc220109.jpg/)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9317/pc220113.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/pc220113.jpg/)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7479/pc220114.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/pc220114.jpg/)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5478/pc220116.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/pc220116.jpg/)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/605/pc220122.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/pc220122.jpg/)

[Kuro]

It lives :D :p

[BDW88]

Very nicely done :up: Shit that thing would look tits with black comp+white tubing.

[AquaMuscle]

It lives :D :p

Yeah, finally:D

Very nicely done :up: Shit that thing would look tits with black comp+white tubing.

Yeah I think so too, but I think it looks killer with all that bling :crack:

[AquaMuscle]

I think I have too remount my pumps. I get this fucking vibration from the pumps to the case. It sounds like SHIT:turd:
I have them mounted with nuts and bolts and that foam thing, but I didn't use the rubber washers that came with the pumps. That's because you have to drill 8mm holes too get the rubber washers in. Thats four big fucking holes if I ever desides to re-position the pumps.
Do you guys think it would help to remount with the rubber washers in?
How do you got your 355 pump mounted?
Thanks...

[BDW88]

I'm using the UN pump mounts on my build and there's hardly any vibration. I cut some of those toolbox rubberliner's to size and glued them on the bottom of the brackets, didn't want to drill a crapload of holes just like you.

excuse the dust and wires I've cleaned and tied them up since lol
http://img.techpowerup.org/091223/IMG_0119.jpg

[AquaMuscle]

I'm using the UN pump mounts on my build and there's hardly any vibration. I cut some of those toolbox rubberliner's to size and glued them on the bottom of the brackets, didn't want to drill a crapload of holes just like you.

excuse the dust and wires I've cleaned and tied them up since lol


Ok, I might buy a couple of those:) So you didn't secure the brackets to the case with any nuts and bolts, just glue?

Thanks

[AquaMuscle]

Maybe it's enought just to mount them with the rubber grommets directly to the bottom of the case, and skip the neoprene pad:shrug:

[ablatman]

Meh... The only thing holding my D5 down is the foam pad it came with that has adhesive on both sides... It seems pretty solidly attached, and I haven't heard any vibrations from it, so it'll stay that way for awhile yet...

[AquaMuscle]

Meh... The only thing holding my D5 down is the foam pad it came with that has adhesive on both sides... It seems pretty solidly attached, and I haven't heard any vibrations from it, so it'll stay that way for awhile yet...

Yeah, I had my D5 mounted the same way as you in my 1200. And I couldn't even hear it. Those 355:s are a bitch...

[BDW88]

Nah I only glued the rubber to the bottom of the brackets not to the case, it's pretty quiet considering the 355's vibrate like a bitch.

[Stoneyman]

I love this build. the white theme is awesome & the sleeving is excellent.
Can't go wrong with a mountain mods case either. :)
Shit hot skills!

[vanarnam]

re: vibration-petra's gel stuff is a wonder to behold-just got some for a pile of pumps. cheap too!

[AquaMuscle]

I love this build. the white theme is awesome & the sleeving is excellent.
Can't go wrong with a mountain mods case either. :)
Shit hot skills!

Thanks man, currently waiting for some new stuff to arrive. I'm gonna change the sharkoon fans to enermax cluster ones. I'm also going to add mips ram freezer nickel to the cpu loop. Wich will have a 120.3 rad instead of the 120.2. Also i will have the gpu + chipset loop in black tubing...

re: vibration-petra's gel stuff is a wonder to behold-just got some for a pile of pumps. cheap too!

I've seen that gel stuff but they're warning for overheating with laing ddc pumps...

[becandl]

You pulled off the black and white theme very nicely. I really like the sleeved cables and the color of the tubing. That really came together nicely. Great job!

[AquaMuscle]

You pulled off the black and white theme very nicely. I really like the sleeved cables and the color of the tubing. That really came together nicely. Great job!

Thanks, really appreciate it:)

[funkysnair]

this is a perfect example of how it is done!!

well done m8 10 out of fuckin 10

[AquaMuscle]

this is a perfect example of how it is done!!

well done m8 10 out of fuckin 10

Thanks man, glad you like it:D I think it's gonna look tits with the enermax fans and the other stuff I'm waiting for though. I'm just never happy, always something I'm changing out;)

[funkysnair]

your not the only one!

i just crossfired 2 4890's, sold them and now ive got one gtx295 coming with another soon after!!!

its an adiction m8, but yours looks like it belongs on a glass stand -top job

[AquaMuscle]

your not the only one!

i just crossfired 2 4890's, sold them and now ive got one gtx295 coming with another soon after!!!

its an adiction m8, but yours looks like it belongs on a glass stand -top job

So you're not waiting for the new nvidia cards then? Or will you upgrade again when they're released? hehe:crack:

[funkysnair]

well my 1st gtx295 im getting for £100 + my 4890 off a friend and i cant pass that deal up

[xtestifyx]

Awesome build...great craftsmanship!

[AquaMuscle]

Awesome build...great craftsmanship!

Thanks:D

[Marne]

where are the pictars of the black and white tubing? i see ones with white tubing only

[AquaMuscle]

where are the pictars of the black and white tubing? i see ones with white tubing only

I don't have it yet. Ordered a bunch of stuff the other day. Not going to install anything until I get all the parts in. Shipping was 14 days on the mips ram cooler...

[cheapskate]

The Petra's gel would work if you just used it for grommets. The overheating is caused by seating the pump on the entire gel slab.

[AquaMuscle]

The Petra's gel would work if you just used it for grommets. The overheating is caused by seating the pump on the entire gel slab.

That makes sense. I might try it then

[AquaMuscle]

Time for a little update...
This is what the system looks like with the new stuff installed. Had to use a phone to take pictures, batteries where out in my camera.

848 849 850

851 852 853

854 855

I have to say I'm in love with the mips ram cooler, just looks sweeeet:crack:
I bought 8 of the enermax fans, and don't get me wrong they look great, but only two of them looks white when lit up and the rest looks a little more purple-ish. It's just a little annoying when you buy fans for 15euro and they don't look exactly the same...

[BDW88]

Really nice build :up: I agree on the Mips ram cooler it looks hot! I'm going to get me one now :crack:

[Kuro]

nice one Aqua :up:

[AquaMuscle]

Really nice build :up: I agree on the Mips ram cooler it looks hot! I'm going to get me one now :crack:

nice one Aqua :up:

Thanks guys:D

[Stoneyman]

It's a master piece! well done!
Like the new fans! badass build! perfect 10 :)

[AquaMuscle]

It's a master piece! well done!
Like the new fans! badass build! perfect 10 :)

Thx. I've actually changed the fans again. This time to black xigmatek ones with white led:s. The enermax fans looked purple when lit up. Did not like that.

[Oli4v]

Black + white = win !

nice build ! clean looking white wire monster you've got there :crack:

[Daemas]

I looked through the thread but didn't see what you're using for the front grilles.

are they these? http://www.mountainmods.com/120mm-black-aluminum-fan-filter-p-133.html

how often do you have to clean the filters? Any ideas on having them so they're removable? I thought about putting the bolts in backwards and being able to undo the bolts to take off the filter to clean it, but who the fuck puts bolts on the outside? It would probably look shitty. I may end up just doing wire grilles and blowing out the case more often rather than have 3 spots that are dusty as hell on the front of my case.

EDIT: Link removed my bad
EDIT 2: Link changed
EDIT 3: List of non-blacklisted vendors?

[Marne]

NO LINKING TO BLACK LISTED VENDORS. READ THE RULES.


thank you. have a nice day :)

[Liu Kang]

Beautiful work. :banana:

[AquaMuscle]

I looked through the thread but didn't see what you're using for the front grilles.

are they these? http://www.mountainmods.com/120mm-black-aluminum-fan-filter-p-133.html

how often do you have to clean the filters? Any ideas on having them so they're removable? I thought about putting the bolts in backwards and being able to undo the bolts to take off the filter to clean it, but who the fuck puts bolts on the outside? It would probably look shitty. I may end up just doing wire grilles and blowing out the case more often rather than have 3 spots that are dusty as hell on the front of my case.


Yes, it's those black aluminum fan filters. I clean them with my vacuum cleaner (whenever I use it, 2 times a week maybe) And every time I take the PC apart, I wash them with water.
I agree that putting the bolts in backwards would look like :turd:;) But if you have the filters mounted like I have (fans attached to radiator with short screw, radiator + fans attached to case with black fan screws) you could remove one filter at a time too clean. Because the rad is mounted with 12 screws, it will not fall off if you unscrew 4 of them screws;)

[AquaMuscle]

Beautiful work. :banana:

Thanx man:D

[Daemas]

Yes, it's those black aluminum fan filters. I clean them with my vacuum cleaner (whenever I use it, 2 times a week maybe) And every time I take the PC apart, I wash them with water.
I agree that putting the bolts in backwards would look like :turd:;) But if you have the filters mounted like I have (fans attached to radiator with short screw, radiator + fans attached to case with black fan screws) you could remove one filter at a time too clean. Because the rad is mounted with 12 screws, it will not fall off if you unscrew 4 of them screws;)

thanks for the advice. I'm currently putting together a parts list and it's looking like mine and yours are going to be pretty similar. I think I'm going to be doing Black fan housing, with white blades and blue LEDs, or blue blades with white LEDs.

Also, what came with your case when it shipped (besides whatever else you ordered)? I saw that it didn't come with any 5.25 covers. Does it come with pCI slot covers, standoffs, any hardware of any kind except what's required to put the case together?

Anyway, I'll be watching this thread closely. Keep up the good work.

[Marne]

I looked through the thread but didn't see what you're using for the front grilles.

are they these? http://www.mountainmods.com/120mm-black-aluminum-fan-filter-p-133.html

how often do you have to clean the filters? Any ideas on having them so they're removable? I thought about putting the bolts in backwards and being able to undo the bolts to take off the filter to clean it, but who the fuck puts bolts on the outside? It would probably look shitty. I may end up just doing wire grilles and blowing out the case more often rather than have 3 spots that are dusty as hell on the front of my case.

EDIT: Link removed my bad
EDIT 2: Link changed
EDIT 3: List of non-blacklisted vendors?


in the forum rules :D

EDIT nvm apparantly been moved. heres the list of PREFERRED Vendors :)

http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=51

[ablatman]

in the forum rules :D

For the most part, it's HFS, MFCPS, and AT.DE (in other words, the vendors we prefer to AVOID -- non-preferred vendors) who are on the shitlist. Any of the preferred vendors are cool, and with anyone not on either list my policy is generally to link it and see if anyone says anything.

[AquaMuscle]

thanks for the advice. I'm currently putting together a parts list and it's looking like mine and yours are going to be pretty similar. I think I'm going to be doing Black fan housing, with white blades and blue LEDs, or blue blades with white LEDs.

Also, what came with your case when it shipped (besides whatever else you ordered)? I saw that it didn't come with any 5.25 covers. Does it come with pCI slot covers, standoffs, any hardware of any kind except what's required to put the case together?

Anyway, I'll be watching this thread closely. Keep up the good work.

PCI slot covers and standoffs are included. You also get brackets too mount a total of three harddrives. As you said no 5.25 covers are included, but they do include 5.25 brackets. You get a power and a reset switch (with very short cables). I ordered the bulgin switches separately cause I think they look way better.
That's about it I think.

What you need to order separately is:
- 5.25 covers
- Fan filters/grills, rad grills
- HDD brackets, if you wish to mount more than three hdd:s
- You'll need some longer cables for power and reset switches if you want tidy cable management

[Greedseed]

hej dude i need to know 1 thing XD how much sleaving and shrink wrap did u use :O

[AquaMuscle]

hej dude i need to know 1 thing XD how much sleaving and shrink wrap did u use :O

I ordered 70 meters small sleev and 7 meters small heatshrink. I have some left though. So maybe about 60 meters of the small sleev. I've also used some sata sleev, 2 meters for the 2 sata data cables, and some for sata / molex power cables. I've also used some black sleeving for my new xigmatek fans and the led cables to my reservoirs.

[AquaMuscle]

For my next upgrade I've ordered the tower pedestal 24 from MM. I will mount the pinnacle on top of the pedestal. Like this: http://www.mountainmods.com/images/images_big/TOWERPED24_pic2.jpg

The pedestal will hold one PA120.4 and one PA120.3 rad. I'll take the 120.3 from the front of the case and put it down in the ped. That way there's no heatdump in the case. I'll still have a tripple rad in the roof of the case.
This means I will now have 3 loops:
Loop 1: CPU - 120.3 rad
Loop 2: MB + RAM - 120.3 rad
Loop 3: GPU:s - 120.4 rad

What do you guys think about the airflow in the ped?
Example 1, seen from above

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4100/pedestal1.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/i/pedestal1.jpg/)

Example 2, seen from above

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/604/pedestal2.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/i/pedestal2.jpg/)

I think example 1 is the way to go, but tell me what you think guys.

[ablatman]

I'd probably go with something close to #1, but use the empty slot on the 120.3 side as an extra exhaust.

[RedRaider]

I don't believe he will have room for a fan there internally Ablateman.

If it was me, I'd go with Example #1.:up:

I would always prefer outside air to be pulled through the rads.

[AquaMuscle]

If it was me, I'd go with Example #1.:up:

I would always prefer outside air to be pulled through the rads.

My thoughts exactly:D

[KaptCrunch]

yes #1 is the one to go with and have the most cfm fans on the top of case

[mcoffey]

I'd use #1 if I had to, but I still don't think it will work very well. Your trying to exhaust 8-9 fans worth of air out one small opening. As attractive as it looks, using dual rads in one of those will reduce the rads ability to cool a lot. There's only going to be 2-3 inches between the rad which will disrupt air flow thru the rads either way you use it.

It will be loud if you set it up to exhaust enough air out the ped, or choke the airflow thru the rads if you don't. I was considering the same thing for a build, but the numbers don't add up.

Now, it you mod the ped with openings in the bottom pulling fresh air thru those openings and the ends, while exhausting air out the sides, may work pretty well.

my 2cents,

andyc

[KaptCrunch]

i see on top part 4-5? going to 4 fans top exhaust

bottom 8 going 2 , the front rear 12v and 8 sides 5v best have the front/rear is inlet and the sides exhaust

[mcoffey]

i see on top part 4-5? going to 4 fans top

bottom 8 going 2 , the front rear 12v and 8 sides 5v

That ped doesn't have a open top, it's sealed by the bottom of the case above it. It's basically two separate compartments. If it weren't all the rads heat dump would go back in the case, which these things are designed to prevent.

andyc

[KaptCrunch]

AquaMuscle best to add legs on bottom of ped and have 5 fans blow in from underneith or make another ped box just for intake

as andy says not enough balanced CFM on orginale ped design

[mcoffey]

Yep, and another thing to consider. You'll have a case that's 33" tall with a 9" base..so using the castor's might cause a problem with tipping. I have the Pinnacle 24 myself, so I know how top heavy it can be at times.

andyc

[KaptCrunch]

Yep, and another thing to consider. You'll have a case that's 33" tall with a 9" base..so using the castor's might cause a problem with tipping. I have the Pinnacle 24 myself, so I know how top heavy it can be at times.

andyc

then fill bottom corners with ballast (lead)

[AquaMuscle]

I'd use #1 if I had to, but I still don't think it will work very well. Your trying to exhaust 8-9 fans worth of air out one small opening. As attractive as it looks, using dual rads in one of those will reduce the rads ability to cool a lot. There's only going to be 2-3 inches between the rad which will disrupt air flow thru the rads either way you use it.

It will be loud if you set it up to exhaust enough air out the ped, or choke the airflow thru the rads if you don't. I was considering the same thing for a build, but the numbers don't add up.

Now, it you mod the ped with openings in the bottom pulling fresh air thru those openings and the ends, while exhausting air out the sides, may work pretty well.

my 2cents,

andyc

I get your point and I agree there's not enough exhaust, and the rads will loose performance, if I use #1. But with that said, I still think it would work ,and give me better temps than I have now with "only" 2 loops. I might reconsider putting the tripple rad down in the ped tho. :hmm:
Thanx for the feedback guys:)

[mcoffey]

I'm sure you'll figure it out, and I've really enjoyed watching your build come together:up:

andyc

[AquaMuscle]

AquaMuscle best to add legs on bottom of ped and have 5 fans blow in from underneith or make another ped box just for intake

as andy says not enough balanced CFM on orginale ped design

Yeah, I might drill holes for 120mm fans in the bottom. I use the lili case wheels on my case now. I think I'm gonna continue to use them, but mount them under the ped of course...

[AquaMuscle]

I'm sure you'll figure it out, and I've really enjoyed watching your build come together:up:

andyc

Thanx man, really appreciate it:D

[trfnj74]

I had do the same thing on my Ped and it's actually what Andy suggested to me over two yrs ago. The fans are blowing out while the bottom fans are bringing in fresh air....

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/tffz74/100_1147.jpg

[AquaMuscle]

I had do the same thing on my Ped and it's actually what Andy suggested to me over two yrs ago. The fans are blowing out while the bottom fans are bringing in fresh air....

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h201/tffz74/100_1147.jpg

Did you use a dremel or a jigsaw to cut those holes? I'm gessing you don't gave a 120mm hole saw...

[trfnj74]

Aqua....I used a 4.5inch Hole saw and just swayed it side to side to get it a little bigger. I wasn't using it mount a rad so it didn't have to exact, but its almost a 120mm opening.

[mcoffey]

In AM's case, I'd just cut a rectangle opening all the way along the bottom leaving about 1" along all 4 sides. Just so it would allow air thru to the rads. Cutting round holes for fans wouldn't work very well with the 9" wide ped he has. The rads and rad fans would pretty much block the fans below them. I'd then put some filter material in the bottom of the ped over the opening, and mount the fans/rads to the side going case/fan/rad with the fans pulling air thru the rads out the sides. With the front/back 120 and the bottom opening acting as air intake openings, should allow plenty of air flow thru the rads.

Just something to think about:up:

andyc

[AquaMuscle]

In AM's case, I'd just cut a rectangle opening all the way along the bottom leaving about 1" along all 4 sides. Just so it would allow air thru to the rads. Cutting round holes for fans wouldn't work very well with the 9" wide ped he has. The rads and rad fans would pretty much block the fans below them. I'd then put some filter material in the bottom of the ped over the opening, and mount the fans/rads to the side going case/fan/rad with the fans pulling air thru the rads out the sides. With the front/back 120 and the bottom opening acting as air intake openings, should allow plenty of air flow thru the rads.

Just something to think about:up:

andyc

I really like that idea mcoffey! I have some thinking to do now...:)

[mcoffey]

I really like that idea mcoffey! I have some thinking to do now...:)

That's great:up: Us Pinnacle owner's need to stick together:D I really do consider the Pinnacle to be one of, if not the most efficient tower case designs for what we do.

Not to harp on it, but do watch and pay attention to how top heavy this case and pedestal will be when using the castor's as is. Since the castor's naturally mount towards to inside, that reduces the base footprint to an effective width of around 7" wide with a 33" height. I'm hoping all the extra weight from the rads and fans towards the bottom will help offset the center of gravity, but I would pay special attention to it either way.

Good luck, have a blast, and I can't wait to see the rest of this one come together:up:

andyc

[AquaMuscle]

That's great:up: Us Pinnacle owner's need to stick together:D I really do consider the Pinnacle to be one of, if not the most efficient tower case designs for what we do.

Not to harp on it, but do watch and pay attention to how top heavy this case and pedestal will be when using the castor's as is. Since the castor's naturally mount towards to inside, that reduces the base footprint to an effective width of around 7" wide with a 33" height. I'm hoping all the extra weight from the rads and fans towards the bottom will help offset the center of gravity, but I would pay special attention to it either way.

Good luck, have a blast, and I can't wait to see the rest of this one come together:up:

andyc

Thanx man! Yeah I noticed that the case is very top/side heavy (the side where the MB is). Trust me, I will pay attention to it. If the case/ped turns out to be extremely top heavy I'll throw some weights in there. Will not have my shit fall down;)

[AquaMuscle]

I got some new stuff for my upcoming upgrade. Thought I'd share it with you guys.

18 of these sharkoon 2000rpm fans, wich I sleeved in black. 9 or 10 of them will be in the ped. It depends on if I can fit a fan next to the 120.3 rad.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6174/p40201622.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p40201622.jpg/)

Another fan controller, for the fans in the ped.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9682/p4020165.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p4020165.jpg/)

Bitspower radgrills. I got two of the 480:s. One for each side of the ped. The 360 is for the roof of the case.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3790/p40201672.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p40201672.jpg/)

New case feet. I think the ped/case is gonna be more stable with these.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8600/p40201682.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p40201682.jpg/)

DDC 18w pump with an ek top and bitspower 250 res.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6440/p4020169.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p4020169.jpg/)

PA120.4

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6259/p4020171.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p4020171.jpg/)

A dustfilter wich I'm gonna mount under the ped, as I'm going with mcoffeys proposal to cut a rectangular hole in the ped floor for better airflow.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1065/p4020174.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p4020174.jpg/)

Now I'm just waiting for the ped to arrive. Should be here next week..

I was going to upgrade gpu:s to the 480:s. But after seeing the benchmarks and the pricetag they put on it, I decided to buy a third 285 and wait for the 485:s to come out...

[AquaMuscle]

The ped has arrived and I did some work on it:)

Measured out were to cut the hole in the floor for ventilation.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/513/p4080162.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4080162.jpg/)

Made the cut and put some edge trim on the edges.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1195/p4100164.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100164.jpg/)

Also drilled holes for, and mounted, the new case feet.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/4845/p4100166.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100166.jpg/)

View from inside.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6510/p4100167.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100167.jpg/)

Mounted the magnetic "frame" that comes with the filter.

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/395/p4100169q.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100169q.jpg/)

And put the filter on...

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/1415/p4100171v.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100171v.jpg/)

Finished product:

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/9236/p4100175.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100175.jpg/)

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/8284/p4100177s.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/p4100177s.jpg/)

More to come...

[AquaMuscle]

I managed to get a hold of a third evga gtx 285! It wasn't easy, I can tell you that much. Now I'm just waiting for a final order to arrive before I start to work on the upgrade. I ordered three bitspower blocks for my 285:s. Beautiful looking blocks IMO. And to show them of, I'm going reversed atx:woot: I will also run them in parallel with bp rotary T:s and 90:s. Just for cleaner tube routing + it's gonna look awsome:D
Hopefully I'll have the blocks next week. Hard to say due to the vulcano business over here in europe.
Stay tuned...

[Kuro]

Stay tuned...

Will do Aqua :) looks awesome so far :up:

[mcoffey]

Wow...really nice job there and those DEMCI filters work great. Really turning into a sweet build:up:

andyc

[AquaMuscle]

Will do Aqua :) looks awesome so far :up:

Wow...really nice job there and those DEMCI filters work great. Really turning into a sweet build:up:

andyc

Thanx guys. Really appreciate it.

[RedRaider]

Great idea for the pedestal :up:

I bought a 120mm DEMCI filter on clearance at MicroCenter yesterday for @ $3, I have to say that filter is restrictive as hell. I performed a simple test. I blew on my hand and then blew on my hand through the DEMCI filter, major restriction...:shake:

[Marne]

Shit as a dust filter for the airduct that thing is tits. Wouldnt use it on a Rad tho.

[AquaMuscle]

Great idea for the pedestal :up:

I bought a 120mm DEMCI filter on clearance at MicroCenter yesterday for @ $3, I have to say that filter is restrictive as hell. I performed a simple test. I blew on my hand and then blew on my hand through the DEMCI filter, major restriction...:shake:

I know, they are quite restrictive. But it was the perfect solution, so easy to take off and clean as it is magnetic. I guess I'll see how it works when I put everything together...

[mcoffey]

I know, they are quite restrictive. But it was the perfect solution, so easy to take off and clean as it is magnetic. I guess I'll see how it works when I put everything together...

I've been using them for a while now, and as far as filters go, doesn't get much better. Any filter that truly works will be restrictive. The issue is, how well does it work given the restriction in creates. Based on what I've seen and tested, doesn't get any better.

I think you'll see what I mean once you're up and running.

andyc

[RedRaider]

I might contact DEMCI about some custom sized filters:hmm:

[AquaMuscle]

I've been using them for a while now, and as far as filters go, doesn't get much better. Any filter that truly works will be restrictive. The issue is, how well does it work given the restriction in creates. Based on what I've seen and tested, doesn't get any better.

I think you'll see what I mean once you're up and running.

andyc

Sounds good:) I'm pretty sure this'll be the best way to use this ped. I'm really looking forward to put everything together. A big thanks to you Andy for coming up with the idea!

[AmuseMe]

I love those Sharkoon fans. Once insaw this build a couple month back, I bought 10.

[Schlosser]

I might contact DEMCI about some custom sized filters:hmm:

I can fill you in on some info when I get mine if your interested, until now Vincent from DEMCiflex has proven to be a really stand up guy, I ordered two 480mm filters and I've had contact with him at all time through the process :up:
But we'll see when/if they get here ;)

Only annoying element is that you have to pay via MoneyGram since DEMCiflex lies in South Africa and they haven't got PayPal there yet.

[AquaMuscle]

Finally my bp gpu blocks arrived from Gary!:D

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8457/p5100162.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/p5100162.jpg/)

The insides:

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/2844/p5100163.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/p5100163.jpg/)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/6012/p5100168.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/i/p5100168.jpg/)

Installed block:crack:

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/9326/p5100171.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/p5100171.jpg/)

Best looking waterblock for the 285:s IMHO.
I'll start taking the PC apart tomorrow. Stay tuned...

[k.3nny]

damn this is gonna be a nice build!

Like the BP block on ur VGA.

[AquaMuscle]

damn this is gonna be a nice build!

Like the BP block on ur VGA.

Thanx man! :D

[Oli4v]

Seems that you've bought and installed some nice new toys (pa120.4, hmmmzz :P)

[AquaMuscle]

Seems that you've bought and installed some nice new toys (pa120.4, hmmmzz :P)

Yeah, I've got alot of work ahead of me. Looking forward to it though. This shit is fun!:D

[k.3nny]

When u start ull never can stop!

[mdempsey]

cant wait for more....great work

[Oli4v]

When u start ull never can stop!

:crack:

[AquaMuscle]

Update:D

Mobo in, pumps mounted, holes drilled.
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5444/p5130163.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/p5130163.jpg/)

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/3858/p5130165.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/i/p5130165.jpg/)

Overview of the case. It's fucking huuuge:D
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/5540/p5130168.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/p5130168.jpg/)

Radiators ready for some tubing....
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4479/p5130171.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/p5130171.jpg/)

GPU:s in. Looking sweet:crack:
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1391/p5130175q.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/i/p5130175q.jpg/)

[AquaMuscle]

Tube routing time...
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8559/p5130177.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/p5130177.jpg/)

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5858/p5130179.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/p5130179.jpg/)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4973/p5130182.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/p5130182.jpg/)

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3012/p5140185.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/p5140185.jpg/)

Snake:woot:
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/641/p5140187.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/p5140187.jpg/)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/861/p5140189.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/p5140189.jpg/)

View from inside the ped:
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6942/p5140191.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/p5140191.jpg/)

PA120.3 mounted. I have a drain line on both rads in the ped.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8183/p5140193.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/p5140193.jpg/)

All 3 loops are leak tested 24h, no leaks:) Still got all the cable management left to do. I'm waiting on a 8 pin extension for the cpu. Fucking cable didn't make it when I flipped the mb into reversed ATX.
Anyway, more to come:crack:

[Snyxxx]

Damn that is impressive. Not much more to say than AWESOME!

[AquaMuscle]

Damn that is impressive. Not much more to say than AWESOME!

Thanx, man. Glad you like it:D

[Oli4v]

Fuckin' pron posted !, nice job !

[AquaMuscle]

Fuckin' pron posted !, nice job !

Thanx. Really appreciate it, man:)

[Schlosser]

Holy fuck! Damn this is hot! Didn't realize how HUGE that case is! :wth: Lot's of space to cram in all of that hardware :crack:

You've got your hands screwed on right, that's for sure :D

[Sider]

Freakin awesome build. Nicely done.

One question...they way you have your vid card connections set up, will that allow proper flow through those blocks? Looks like it will flow straight up to the top block and straight back down bypassing the first 2 cards.

[AquaMuscle]

Freakin awesome build. Nicely done.

One question...they way you have your vid card connections set up, will that allow proper flow through those blocks? Looks like it will flow straight up to the top block and straight back down bypassing the first 2 cards.

Thanx, dude:)
It's called parallel. You can run your gpu:s in either series or parallel. I chose parallel this time. Mainly cause I haven't tried it before and for the clean look;)
There's a thread on parallel vs series on here somwhere...

[AquaMuscle]

Holy fuck! Damn this is hot! Didn't realize how HUGE that case is! :wth: Lot's of space to cram in all of that hardware :crack:

You've got your hands screwed on right, that's for sure :D

Yeah, man. When I first assembled the ped/case I was like WTF it's so TALL:D But I really like the combo so far:coke:

[ballz0r]

awesome work

I love how that ped pulls air up through the filter then out thru the rads.

Great design!

[AquaMuscle]

awesome work

I love how that ped pulls air up through the filter then out thru the rads.

Great design!

Thanx m8:D
I have to give credit to andy for the idea though:clap1: But it really works. I put my hand under the filter while the fans were on in the ped, and I could really feel the airflow. So I'm really happy with the design to:)

[p0Pe]

thats one wicked looking case man! insane:D
loving the idea with the filter there. should be a brease to clean

[AquaMuscle]

thats one wicked looking case man! insane:D
loving the idea with the filter there. should be a brease to clean

Thanx man. Appreciate it:D

[mcoffey]

Wow man, I'm enjoying this build more and more each post you make:up:

Great work and keep after it :woot:

andyc

[AquaMuscle]

Wow man, I'm enjoying this build more and more each post you make:up:

Great work and keep after it :woot:

andyc

Thanx man:D Means alot!

[Overclocking101]

dude seriously this things is fuckin tits, but the BP block, it has the channels machined in the delrin not the metal?? that puzzles me

[AquaMuscle]

dude seriously this things is fuckin tits, but the BP block, it has the channels machined in the delrin not the metal?? that puzzles me

Yeah, but I don't think that has any negative effect on the performance. It's still the Cu that cools the card:up:

[AquaMuscle]

Picture update. Cable management is done!

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3442/p5170164.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/p5170164.jpg/)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1562/p5170168.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/p5170168.jpg/)

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6622/p5170170.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/p5170170.jpg/)

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8633/p5170174.jpg (http://img594.imageshack.us/i/p5170174.jpg/)

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7654/p5220184.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/p5220184.jpg/)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7163/p5220185.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/p5220185.jpg/)

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/1690/p5220186.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/p5220186.jpg/)

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6226/p5220187.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/p5220187.jpg/)

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8466/frontzo.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/frontzo.jpg/)

[AmuseMe]

Beautiful, nuff' said.:crack:

[Overclocking101]

my god man! simply gorgeous! is that black tubing primochill or tygon??

[Sider]

What are the fittings sticking up coming off the pumps?

[Kuro]

They appear to be quick disconnects

[KaptCrunch]

They appear to be quick disconnects

thought it was crack pipe.....yes it Qd's for service unFuFuFuFu crap

[AquaMuscle]

Beautiful, nuff' said.:crack:

Thanx man:D

my god man! simply gorgeous! is that black tubing primochill or tygon??

The black tubing is actually xspc and the white is from dd.

What are the fittings sticking up coming off the pumps?

yeah, it's QD's. I use them for easy draining. They also look better then having three ball walves sticking up there...

[AquaMuscle]

Here she is standing on my desk. It's actually on when the picture is taken but the flash makes it look like the fans don't move. I tried to get a nice night shot showing the lighting in the case but they all came out blurry. I'm terrible with my shitty camera lol

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4761/p5230163.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/p5230163.jpg/)

[dingdong555]

Very VERY nice work Aqua!

Holy shit, you need a 60" TV as a monitor for the case to look in proportion!!!

[bianco]

wow! awesome system aquamuscle.
btw, what sleeves did you use for your cables? thanks!

[Kuro]

Omg thats huge! :crack: Damn nice rig :up:

[k.3nny]

One thing, dont like how the window looks, is it a pre-cut?

Can u buy a uncut panel?

I dont like when the PSU is in sight.

[AquaMuscle]

Very VERY nice work Aqua!

Holy shit, you need a 60" TV as a monitor for the case to look in proportion!!!

Thanx man. ALOT of work has gone in to it too;)

wow! awesome system aquamuscle.
btw, what sleeves did you use for your cables? thanks!

Thanx. I use MDPC sleev. On the cables with white sleeving I also used white electrical tape on each cable.

Omg thats huge! :crack: Damn nice rig :up:

Thanx m8:D

One thing, dont like how the window looks, is it a pre-cut?

Can u buy a uncut panel?

I dont like when the PSU is in sight.

Yes it's pre-cut. You can buy a solid ALU panel and cut your own window if you like.

[k.3nny]

ditch the pre-cut panel :P

Make some Aquamuscle style window :P

[AquaMuscle]

ditch the pre-cut panel :P

Make some Aquamuscle style window :P

Can't say I haven't thought about it;) I'm not too happy with the window placement myself.

[AquaMuscle]

Thought I'd post some "final" pictures of my build (it's never gonna be final, I realize that:p)

I've installed a fourth rad. It's a XSPC RS360 and I installed it in the front and put it on my cpu loop. I chose the rs360 only because it was thin enought to fit and not be in the way of the pumps (on a side note, I'm never buying another TC rad EVER, got so much fucking flux in my TC rads it's unbelivable) I only got a fourth rad because I thought it looked empty in the front and wanted to fill up the space there. Not because I need it. Didn't get much of a temperature drop either. Maybe 1 or 2 C.

On to the pics....

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2199/99987440.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/i/99987440.jpg/)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4034/27492919.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/i/27492919.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/494/dsc0090o.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/dsc0090o.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7671/dsc0103zu.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/dsc0103zu.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1313/dsc0106ja.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/dsc0106ja.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8282/dsc0108z.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/dsc0108z.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9928/dsc0113s.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/dsc0113s.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1645/dsc0114i.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/dsc0114i.jpg/)

When I get my AX1200 I think I'm gonna sleev it all black maybe with some white highlights. We'll see.

[Overclocking101]

i THINK THE ax1200 WILL FIT THE MODUALR CABLES OF YOUR hx1000 ecxept the main cables like 24 pin and 8 pin

[vanarnam]

superb. res's in a row are my fav.

[AquaMuscle]

i THINK THE ax1200 WILL FIT THE MODUALR CABLES OF YOUR hx1000 ecxept the main cables like 24 pin and 8 pin

Perhaps, I still think I'm gonna sleev it black tho. Haven't decided yet:p. If I do sleev it black I wont need any tape on the cables as they are all black on the ax1200. That means less bulk and cleaner cable routing.

superb. res's in a row are my fav.

Thanx dude:)

[elbeasto]

Awesome build mate. :coolup:

So tempted to buy a Pinacle for my next build!

[Kuro]

OMG this is fucking awesome :wth: :D Nice work Aqua :up: :cheers:

[AmuseMe]

The res' look like they are slanted in the first picture - am I just seeing things?

It looks super good though Aqua. Black and white are classy.

[OC Maximus]

Damn, that white on black looks so sexy. Nice clean work. :2up:

[AquaMuscle]

Awesome build mate. :coolup:

So tempted to buy a Pinacle for my next build!

OMG this is fucking awesome :wth: :D Nice work Aqua :up: :cheers:

The res' look like they are slanted in the first picture - am I just seeing things?

It looks super good though Aqua. Black and white are classy.

Damn, that white on black looks so sexy. Nice clean work. :2up:

Thanx for commenting guys, means alot.
@AmuseMe: you're not seeing things my friend. The res' are'nt completely straight. Very observant of you;)

[AquaMuscle]

I made some changes (again:p) I decided to use 1/2ID 3/4OD tubing instead of the 3/8ID 5/8OD I was using before. I also switched over to matte black bp fittings. After seeing ballz0rs heatkiller, I decided to paint mine black aswell, to match my black and white theme. I also threw in an enermax twister as an exhaust in the back.

http://a.imageshack.us/img152/8656/dsc0099m.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/i/dsc0099m.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img152/4305/dsc0133l.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/i/dsc0133l.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img152/6048/dsc0135o.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/i/dsc0135o.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/3448/dsc0137yi.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/dsc0137yi.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/8500/dsc0138fj.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/dsc0138fj.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/1350/dsc0140ep.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/dsc0140ep.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/3815/dsc0155ka.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/dsc0155ka.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/7469/dsc0163d.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/dsc0163d.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img265/1093/dsc0166fy.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/dsc0166fy.jpg/)

Let me know what you think guys...

[ballz0r]

Well done mate :up:

that looks awesome!

[AquaMuscle]

Well done mate :up:

that looks awesome!

Thanks man!

[XMT_Systems]

Fucking tits Aqua! Pure artistry here!

[AquaMuscle]

Fucking tits Aqua! Pure artistry here!

Thanks man!

[AquaMuscle]

So I finally got my AX1200 all sleeved and ready:D I decided to throw in some red in the mix too. After all, it's a classified build:p

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3999/dsc0096mt.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/dsc0096mt.jpg/)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3443/dsc0097a.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/dsc0097a.jpg/)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6302/dsc0099p.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/dsc0099p.jpg/)

I also finally cave in and bought a couple of GTX480s with EK blocks :woot:

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/629/dsc0105o.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/i/dsc0105o.jpg/)

More to come...

[SammyG]

I decided to throw in some red in the mix too. After all, it's a classified build:p

I love the new colours for the PSU cables. It gives it a tougher look i reckon.


I also finally cave in and bought a couple of GTX480s with EK blocks :woot:



Good choice in upgrading your video cards. Don't forget to update your signature now.

[Stoneyman]

Pure pc porn!!!
love it!!!

[AquaMuscle]

Thanks guys!

[AquaMuscle]

Some pics with the new gpu:s and psu installed.
I suppose I should call the build "Pinnacle 24 - Black, White & Red" now :D

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4324/dsc0107w.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/dsc0107w.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/852/dsc0106sk.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/dsc0106sk.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8853/dsc0104jg.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/dsc0104jg.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1188/dsc0101lp.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/dsc0101lp.jpg/)

[AquaMuscle]

i THINK THE ax1200 WILL FIT THE MODUALR CABLES OF YOUR hx1000 ecxept the main cables like 24 pin and 8 pin

I can now tell you that they don't fit. The connectors aren't the same.

[ablatman]

I can now tell you that they don't fit. The connectors aren't the same.

Yup; I picked up an AX850 last week, and the cables specifically note that they are *only* to be used on the AX750 and AX850.

[Overclocking101]

man that blows! now you have to re sleeve everything!

EDIT: nvm i posted before reading the previous page! but the build looks much better now, GTX480's FTW!!!

[AquaMuscle]

man that blows! now you have to re sleeve everything!

EDIT: nvm i posted before reading the previous page! but the build looks much better now, GTX480's FTW!!!

Thanks man. I'm really happy with the 480:s. Best of all, they don't even get hot. 50-55C@max load. That's cooler than my 285:s.

[Marne]

just rechecked this entire build log. been awhile since i peeked in. Great fucking job man. This is by far one of my favorite builds.

[AquaMuscle]

just rechecked this entire build log. been awhile since i peeked in. Great fucking job man. This is by far one of my favorite builds.

Thanks man. Appreciate it!:D

[Oli4v]

nomnomsy :)

[jar032]

where can i buy this case in the us

[Kuro]

from mountain mods

http://www.mountainmods.com/pinnacle-24-cyo-p-498.html

[0xygenthief]

AquaMuscle, which D-Plugs are you using between your EK GPU blocks?

[AquaMuscle]

I use the normal version. Not the mini, not the 1" version. The one in between.

[0xygenthief]

Shit! I just ordered the 1 inch version from Gary, per his recommendation. The aquagafx cards are thinner than the EK blocks but I truly have no idea how thick the POM piece is and whether it will cause any issues.

He even admitted he would have to guess so I can only hope his guess is spot on.

[AquaMuscle]

Just a picture update with all 3 480s and the plated RAM cooler installed.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5889/dsc0194gz.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/i/dsc0194gz.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3281/dsc0190c0.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/dsc0190c0.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2954/dsc0186s.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/dsc0186s.jpg/)

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7261/dsc0179h.jpg (http://img525.imageshack.us/i/dsc0179h.jpg/)

[Stoneyman]

Red should make this build a sticky.
One of the best MM Pinnacle 24 builds of the year :)
Outstanding craftsmanship!

[AquaMuscle]

Red should make this build a sticky.
One of the best MM Pinnacle 24 builds of the year :)
Outstanding craftsmanship!

Wow, thanks man. Really appreciate it.

[Fusionmkx]

Very nice! Been some time since we saw a triple loop.

[AmuseMe]

Absolutiy stunning man. It's so clean and sharp looking. Good work AM.

[AquaMuscle]

Thanx guys:)

[AquaMuscle]

So I made my 3 loops into 1, using dual d5s with the bp top and dress kit.

Things I like with this setup:
1: It's quiet, the d5s are DEAD quiet @ setting 4, love that!
2: Easier tube routing in the ped (one less tube to deal with, trust me it's tight down there;))

Things I don't like:
1: CPU temp is a bit higher than before.
2: It looks kind of empty.

I'll probably go back to three loops but with three d5s this time instead of the 355s

Until then, here's some pics...

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9162/58036786.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5936/dsc0235bg.jpg

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3291/dsc0240k.jpg

[p0Pe]

dood, that looks fucking sick!
Great work!, and i agree, the one loop look a bit empty in that huge case:D

[Floyd]

Much better IMO. I tell everyone that those 655 pumps are DEAD quiet compared to a 355.
I have to touch my 655 to know its on!

[AquaMuscle]

dood, that looks fucking sick!
Great work!, and i agree, the one loop look a bit empty in that huge case:D

Thanx man!
Yeah, I'm going back to three loops. I'm looking @ the single bp d5 tops now, so I can have the reservoirs mounted on top like I have now...

[AquaMuscle]

Much better IMO. I tell everyone that those 655 pumps are DEAD quiet compared to a 355.
I have to touch my 655 to know its on!

Nah, looks to empty:p + higher temps = No good
They really are quiet. I've owned one before but didn't remember it was this quiet.

[Floyd]

How much higher are the temps?

[AquaMuscle]

about 3C @ load

[Floyd]

lol Thats not too bad.

[AquaMuscle]

Yeah, I know but it's enough to annoy me:p

[RedRaider]

Very nice looking build.

I like the RED/BLACK/WHITE color scheme:D

:2up: :2up: :2up: :2up:

[AquaMuscle]

Very nice looking build.

I like the RED/BLACK/WHITE color scheme:D

:2up: :2up: :2up: :2up:

Thanx man, I'm rebuilding now, going back to three loops but with d5s this time. Leak testing as we speak. Will have pics up tomorrow:)

[AquaMuscle]

So I'm back to three loops using three D5s. I'm really happy with this setup. Best version of the build so far IMO.

Things I like with this setup:
1: The D5s are quiet and look amazing all dressed up:crack:
2: Temps are better than they were with one loop
3: It doesn't look empty in the case:p

Things I don't like:
1: It's hard to get the d5s to start pumping water and not air when filling the system. I have to tilt and shake the case to get the air pockets out. That wasn't an issue with the 355s.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/2774/dsc0224p.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/2555/dsc0228ry.jpg

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5883/dsc0233qh.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/7470/dsc0235j.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/204/dsc0245mf.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5718/dsc0248o.jpg

[AmuseMe]

I love your build Aqua :) I find it hard to build an impressive MM build, simply due to the ammount of room you need fiil.

Very good work my friend.

[AquaMuscle]

Thanks, appreciate it:)

[bundymania]

Very nice rig !!! :)

[AquaMuscle]

Very nice rig !!! :)

Thanx:D