[PROJECT]: "The blank.box"

[smee]

Well, I've gotten bored of building air cooled PC's....
I'm gonna get wet this time, with watercooling. ;)
I call this,
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/7767/picture9nx0.png (http://theblankbox.net/)

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Me, my Dad, and "The blank.box"

Several years ago, I became very interested in computers. It started with the software, learning how Windows XP worked, what "CRTL+ALT+DELETE" really meant and discovering the Control Panel; I soon became the I.T. guy around the house (at least, when Dad was at work). . . But I had never really thought about what was really inside that rectangular box, the one that made noise beneath the computer desk. Some say, "curiosity killed the cat", but in this case (pun intended), "curiosity became a world of fun". . . And that, my friends, is where my obsession with Computers really had started.

Going back a few years (well, more than a few), my dad has been around since the Timex Sinclaria 1000 (http://oldcomputers.net/ts1000.html), and ever since fiddling with that computer (and plenty more after that) he also became quite interested in computers, and eventually built a few for himself, friends and family.
He also browsed computer forums such as these, and soon discovered. . .(drum roll please). . . Watercooling.
He built his first watercooled system when I was about 9 years old, of course I new nothing about it all, just that it was a computer for us, and it worked like a dream.
Four years later in summer '07, he built a new watercooled system and I was able to help him do it all, which was quite an experience for me. . . and also led to my addiction with watercooling. :D

My Dad is also a "fix-it" kind of guy, if you had something needing fixing, 9 out of 10 times, he could fix it.
I grew up working in the shop (aka, garage filled with tools. . . :rolleyes:), and at a very young age started building things, messing with electrical, going out on jobs with my Dad. . . Boy those were some of the best times of my life. The knowledge I have gained through learning from my Dad all these years in the shop, I must say, has definitely paid off. As now I'm working in the shop more than my Dad does. . . and having access to the shop just about 24/7 gives me great opportunity to mod things, such as Computers.

So here I am, 17 years old, and still kickin' it with Computers. . . more specifically, "The blank.box".
I hope you enjoy watching this build come together, just as much as I am enjoying putting it together. :up:


Computer Hardware:
Updated 11-27-09


Intel Core i7 920 D0 CPU | Have
Asrock X58 Extreme Motherboard | Have
Diablo 3x2GB DDR3 2000Mhz RAM | Have
EVGA GTX260 1260-AR GPU | Have
Corsair 850HX Modular Power Supply | Have
3x Seagate 500GB 7200.12 HDs | Have


WaterCooling Components:
Updated 11-27-09


D-Tek Fuzion V1 CPU Block | Have
Nafhjy Brass Promount | Have
Fitseries3 Dual Port Delrin Top | Have
1x EK NB Delrin Top Block | Have
1x EK Mosfet Delrin Top Block | Have
HK GT200 GTX260 Full Cover Block | Have
2x Swiftech MCP655 (D5) Vario Pumps | Have
2x EK150 Reservoirs | Have
2x Swiftech MCR320 Radiators | Have
2x Swiftech MCR220 Radiators | Have
BitsPower Fittings (lots) | Have
2x (UN)Designs Z2 Bracket | Have
2x (UN)Designs Absolute Pump Bracket Rev. 3 | Have
20ft. 1/2" ID (3/4" OD) Masterkleer Tubing | Have


Other Hardware:
Updated 11-27-09


2x Rosewill R-225 Case | Have
2x RadGrillz / Stripes 3x120 Black | Have
2x RadGrillz / Stripes 2x120 Black | Have
12x Scythe SY1225SL12M Fans
Pioneer Slim Slot Loading DVR-TS08 CD/DVD Burner | Have
MurderMod MDPC-X 'Psychopack' Sleeving Kit | Have
Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme Black Fan Controller | Ordered


Now, onto some pictures :)

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9945/cimg4289in9.jpg
Case, "The blank.box"

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7883/cimg4293my8.jpg
Inside of the case

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8486/cimg4295yj2.jpg
Back side of the case

Ok, so I'm going to put the MCR320 up on the top panel of the case (still inside of the case though). But doing that won't allow me to put my power supply up there...
So heres the first mod:
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8295/cimg4301fv5.jpg
I took out the 3.5" bays, I had to drill out the rivets to do that.
I'm going to put the PSU down in the front of the case, I'll have to mod a couple more things though :)

I'm waiting for the rad, grills and the fans to come. More updates soon!

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UPDATE!!!
12-28-07
Apparently I won't be getting my rad or fans untill the 1st or 2nd of Jan.
So I'll update with pics of the rad when it gets here :)

But for now, heres a pic of some dremel work I did tonight:

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7770/cimg4321mo6.jpg
I'll be getting some of that rubber edging stuff from petra's soon to put around those sharp edge's.

It will be a while till I order some more components (gotta make some more $$), but I'll post pics and update ya'll whenever I do something new :)
Thanks for all the support guys :up:

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UPDATE!!!!
01-03-08
Ok, so I got my shipment from newegg and petra's today.

8 Tt 130mm Silent Wheel fans:
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6329/cimg4413kn8.jpg
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http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/926/cimg4424bo1.jpg

And my MCR320 wOOt!! :D
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/6626/cimg4421gz7.jpg

Going to mount six of the fans in push and pull config on the rad and the other two inside the case.
I'm going to do some more cutting in a little bit too, I'll keep you updated :)

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More updates in Next post. :up:

[smee]

Alright, as promised heres another UPDATE!!!!!!!
01-03-08

Since those fans won't fit close enough to line up with the holes on the rad (and I knew they wouldn't) I had to mod them.
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3394/cimg4434ik3.jpg
I screwed one of the new fans to an old square fan.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1083/cimg4435rg5.jpg
So now I have to sand it down until both fans are level with each other.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/6316/cimg4436st3.jpg
I used 80 grid.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7184/cimg4438kh5.jpg
There we go :D

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7921/cimg4439id9.jpg
I sanded down the sides that I needed to on all the fans.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4403/cimg4440nf8.jpg
Heres one up close.

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5499/cimg4444pf5.jpg
Mounted them on the rad, they look pretty good!

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7947/cimg4448yn2.jpg
The under side of the rad with the fans on.

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/1684/cimg4450bc7.jpg
I'm doing push and pull. I tested the fans out while they were on the rad and it pulls air through likes nuts! It's super quiet too, I can feel air coming out 10" away from the rad when the fans are on.
Now I've just got to do a little wiring and soldering on the fan wires.


Tomorrow I'm going to be doing some more cutting.
I should be getting the rad grills in the morning.
I also plan on cutting a window into that ugly ol' side panel ;):
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/682/cimg4410oh9.jpg
Yuk.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1737/cimg4411yu8.jpg
Put some blue tape on the front.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8691/cimg4412hz3.jpg
And a little on the back.

Well, it's late and I'm tired, I'll UPDATE ya'll tomorrow.

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More updates in Next post. :up:

[smee]

Another UPDATE
1-5-08 :D

I've done alot of things in the past 48 hours, But I'll start with some wire management :)

I did some soldering on the rad fan wiring:
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2755/cimg4455ns3.jpg
(yes, very messy table)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7249/cimg4489vi7.jpg
I tested them and they all work great :D
Now I don't have 6 nasty wires hangin' around on the rad :ROTF:

Heres the rad grillz I got yesterday:
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9606/cimg4463sc5.jpg

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/846/cimg4464wd7.jpg
Outta da box... they look sweet ;)

Here's what I did with the small grill:
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7691/cimg4465vp5.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2315/cimg4466eo8.jpg

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/7261/cimg4467rk7.jpg
Cut out a squarish circle in the black thing that use to have the power button in it.

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9913/cimg4468hm9.jpg
Put it together

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5707/cimg4470vo1.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8338/cimg4472so9.jpg
Put it on the front plastic piece.
BTW, I put a longer wire on this fan because it needs to reach behind the mobo.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1530/cimg4473ov3.jpg
different view

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3994/cimg4475nc0.jpg
On the case

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2464/cimg4493xn7.jpg
Looks pretty good! :D
This mod took me about 10 minutes... record time :cool: :rofl:

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More updates in Next post. :up:

[smee]

More mods!!
1-5-08

I finished cutting out the side window, I did it with my good ol' dremel and some reinforced cutting disc's.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1024/cimg4479pv4.jpg
It took a while, but was well worth it :D

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5741/cimg4478lt2.jpg
Fits very nicely, now I just have to go get some plexiglass.
And, BTW, the rad is not mounted on the bottom of the case, it's just sitting there for now.

Next mod:
The other day my mom and I went to Target... I was looking through the isles when I came across these:
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2302/cimg4498vs3.jpg
And I thought, oh, I could use those!
They cost like 7 bucks each, I bought them :D

This morning, I cut one of them up a little,
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8646/cimg4500fv8.jpg
I cut a little piece out...

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8435/cimg4501uo7.jpg
Then I folded the edges over and fit it to size. Then screwed it on the case.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8664/cimg4503so3.jpg
Close up

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5282/cimg4502mr9.jpg
Full picture.

Now i've just got to cut the top of the case and mount the rad to the case and rad grill.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2732/cimg4495vb5.jpg

I might do that tonight, not sure yet.
I'm still not feeling so well... *sigh*..... *cough*.... *sniff*.... etc :(

Tell me how you like it all, comments and ideas are welcome! :D
~Parker :woot:

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UPDATE!!!!!
1-8-08

So the other night I got to some cutting...

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/4682/cimg4507nm8.jpg
Drawn out

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/6871/cimg4509ij0.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/1379/cimg4510jc1.jpg
I cut it out with my dremel (I love dremels :))

I don't have my camera with me now, but I'll take some pics of it assembled with the rad attached later and post them.

For now,
Parker :up:

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More updates in Next post. :up:

[smee]

UPDATE!!!!!!!!
1-31-08

Ok, so it's been a while!
Heres a bunch of pics:

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2592/cimg4746vd4.jpg
Rads mounted with fans on both sides.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/508/cimg4756xf0.jpg
Another view

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3941/cimg4755wv2.jpg
Top view of the rad. I got two sizes of screws that match, score! :top:

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3018/cimg4752zk5.jpg
Another look at the top, sorry for bad pics, i took them real quick...

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3857/cimg4750xj0.jpg
And another one...

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/435/cimg4759zp8.jpg
Heres a pic of the inside of the case with the rad at the top.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1205/cimg4760kc9.jpg
Ok, the tubing is going to come really close to the mobo on that back barb... but I've got a plan for that! It's called stubby's (http://www.petrastechshop.com/ekhifig1th1o1.html) :) They help with really tight turns.

BTW, I'm using these screws for the Rad/rads:
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2231/cimg4974fm1.jpg

Big ones on the actual radiator and fans, the little ones used to mount the rad grills to the case (I used some nuts too). :up:

My updates to come...
For now,
~Parker

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More updates in Next post. :up:

[smee]

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OMI GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!
2-26-08

Check out what my dad brought home for me last night!!!!
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2197/cimg5026ix9.jpg
Looky looky! Hard drives....

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/962/cimg5024av3.jpg
500GB Hard Drives with 32MB Cache!!!!!
:omg:

I had talked to him about HD's the other day and how I couldn't decide, and well, he decided for me... I didn't do anything special or nutting, he just surprised me with em! I love my dad :sD

More updates later.... :up:

Small Update!! :D

So last week I got to some lapping!!! :up:
It's a QX6700.

Rubbed some 1500 grit on the proc to see where the dips were:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/e4371e90.jpg

Starting off with 400 grit:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/88957069.jpg

More 400 grit:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/b5ba6611.jpg

Finished with 400 grit:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/c48c7503.jpg

And then after 800 grit:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/ce7376a5.jpg

Finished pics:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/578d21a9.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/parkman14/0f33bd37-1.jpg

So far, I'm getting better temps than before by a couple C in idle temps, I haven't tested load temps though. But when I do, I'll let you guys know.

Reason I decided not to go 1200 grit is that I've heard that 800 grit is enough and that theres not any performance gain going above that.
But I just might.... sometime.... :p
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More updates in Next post. :up:

[smee]

Alrighty
12-13-08

So it's been a year since the build was started. Around summer time however, the build progress somewhat stopped, due to Life, School, and... well it was Summer and I had lots of things going on during this summer and things I had to pay for.
So I decided to move aside things that weren't on the top of my priority list for a while.

During summer however I bought a Camera, hehe, yes a Camera.... I have ALWAYS wanted to get into photography, and finally decided to pull the trigger on it:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7831/cimg6689vy4.jpg
Canon 30D w/Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens

Man, once you go DSLR, you DON"T go back. This thing is great, you can view some of my pictures in the Flickr link in my sig below. :)

But back to the build, over the last month, I've gotten REAL serious about finishing this build, as I've gotten new idea's and inspiration.
I've come up with some cool plan's for the hardware and the watercooling.
With the new camera, I can now take GOOD photo's of the builds progress too. :up:

So stay tuned folks! It's gonna be a wild ride. :fact:

[Cutless009]

Very nice man.

As far as the paint vs. tape goes, the scratches arent really a problem, because you are going to be primering it anyways, just get a self-etching filling primer and you'll never know those scratches were there, just make sure you give each coat time to cure and then give it a good sanding before doing the next coat, with both the primer and the paint.

Id do 3x layers of primer and 5x layers of paint if it was me, but then I tend to go overboard with paint :-/

[smee]

Very nice man.

As far as the paint vs. tape goes, the scratches arent really a problem, because you are going to be primering it anyways, just get a self-etching filling primer and you'll never know those scratches were there, just make sure you give each coat time to cure and then give it a good sanding before doing the next coat, with both the primer and the paint.

Id do 3x layers of primer and 5x layers of paint if it was me, but then I tend to go overboard with paint :-/

Yea i dropped the whole tape idea... xD :rolleyes:
When I've finished all the little mods to the case, then I'll paint it. :)

[Eddie3dfx]

heh.. im running the same setup (gigabye p35c and 8800gt) until my 780i comes back.

Just make sure you throw a fan on the nb.

Are you still using the striker?

[zlojack]

Good log. I'll have to give it a proper read when I have more time!

[bigslappy]

Smee you still got those templates for the grills ??

[smee]

heh.. im running the same setup (gigabye p35c and 8800gt) until my 780i comes back.

Just make sure you throw a fan on the nb.

Are you still using the striker?

I don't have the P35C anymore, but yea that nb gets HOT!!

Nope, all three strikers are dead... gonna RMA them soon. :D

Good log. I'll have to give it a proper read when I have more time!

Thanks! Yea theres a LOT of pics... and then theres a lot of info about things that happened... lol... it took me about an hour and a half to get all of this over from XS. :rolleyes:

Smee you still got those templates for the grills ??

Hmmm, well i didn't get them custom... got them from here:
http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g30/c95/s519/list/p1/Liquid_Cooling-Radiators_Shrouds-Radiator_Grills-Page1.html

They are AMAZING, very very strong, well cut, well painted and well designed. :up:

[smee]

Hey guys, UPDATE. :up:
12-22-08

It's almost Christmas! Unbelievable to me really, lol it came so fast...

But Check this out, Bigslappy gave me a REALLY great deal on radiator from him:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3128365461_1c26a62db8_b.jpg
Super fast shipping too!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3129192968_cb83d564ab_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3128361163_0ea1dcec30_b.jpg

Man, I've said thank you so many times already, but just want to say it again. THANK YOU! :)

Working on a "DIY Flushing a Radiator" guide for ya'll. :up:

More updates SOON, I've got a lot of new plans for this build... hehehe....

[Baleful]

Looks good man, can't wait to see what you come up with for the DIY.

[smee]

Looks good man, can't wait to see what you come up with for the DIY.

Thanks!
DIY will be posted this week sometime, after Christmas. :up:

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To everyone!
I have edited the worklog a little bit, Please read post number 7 in this thread too. Thanks!

More updates coming....... :D

[Chicken Patty]

hi there smee

Just looked at this build, and its coming out very nice bro, simple but yet very professional and clean. Any idea when it'll be done?

[smee]

hi there smee

Just looked at this build, and its coming out very nice bro, simple but yet very professional and clean. Any idea when it'll be done?

Hey Chicken Patty, (XD thats an awesome name. :D)

Thank you!!
This is exactly what I'm aiming for, professional and clean. :up:

Planning on being done before April/May 09. :up:

Theres a lot of "backstage" stuff going on that you guys will get to find out about soon enough... hehehe... ;)

[Kayin]

good work so far. I'm testing the 800 grit theory meself, and I don't buy it. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Xilikon]

Very nice build and nice use of the bigger fans. I cannot wait to see if it can perform better than standard 120mm fans.

I do agree with Kayin and I think it need to be at least 1500-2000 grit to be truly flat. Those grooves are still free space which need to be filled with the TIM. The goal of lapping is to try to eliminate TIM the most.

[Chicken Patty]

Hey Chicken Patty, (XD thats an awesome name. :D)

Thank you!!
This is exactly what I'm aiming for, professional and clean. :up:

Planning on being done before April/May 09. :up:

Theres a lot of "backstage" stuff going on that you guys will get to find out about soon enough... hehehe... ;)


haha, yeah bro, i dont even remember how i got it lol. Well i'm subscribed here just keep us posted, one of my favorite work logs :D

[smee]

good work so far. I'm testing the 800 grit theory meself, and I don't buy it. I'll let you know how it goes.

Very nice build and nice use of the bigger fans. I cannot wait to see if it can perform better than standard 120mm fans.

Hmm, good idea, maybe I should run some simple tests with 120vs130mm fans. :up:

I do agree with Kayin and I think it need to be at least 1500-2000 grit to be truly flat. Those grooves are still free space which need to be filled with the TIM. The goal of lapping is to try to eliminate TIM the most.

You both have good points, I'll be doing a CPU lapping guide this coming week (along with my rad flushing guide), I'm planning to go 1200/1500 grit this time though. :up:
We'll see how it goes!

haha, yeah bro, i dont even remember how i got it lol. Well i'm subscribed here just keep us posted, one of my favorite work logs :D

Rofl...
Well thank you sir!! This has been really fun for me, and I'm glad to hear people are enjoying it too. :)

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Ok so TWO things, First off, notice the new banner at the top of the worklog!
What do you guys think of it? :)

Second, I did some renders the other night of what I'm planning for the build:

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/3091/picture1cm1.png (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture1cm1.png)
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/4594/picture2qd8.png (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture2qd8.png)
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/304/picture5hg5.png (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture5hg5.png)
(you will just have to mentally switch the TC rad's to MCR rad's in the picture... :rolleyes: and then also mentally put a case around everything....... :p)

Ok well I took some extra measurements today, annnnnd I don't think the Dual rad at the bottom is going to work, so I'm going to go with a single methinks... :o
So two Singles and a Triple. :up:

Lemme know what ya'll think about this. :)
~Parker

[Chicken Patty]

^^^^ that looks crazy!!! Hopefully everything comes out as planned and fits. Looks like there is not much room for mis calculations or erros. Should be interesting nonetheless :)

[smee]

First posted has been edited. Please read! :D

[Chicken Patty]

First posted has been edited. Please read! :D

damn bro mad props to you, not every 15 year old can say they've accomplished something like this. Keep up the good work dude!!!!

[Armeniandave]

Looking Good Parker.
Hope to see a little progress soon, however I prefer
quality over quantity any day!
Keep up the good work and stay focused
so we don't have to wait another year.....

[smee]

damn bro mad props to you, not every 15 year old can say they've accomplished something like this. Keep up the good work dude!!!!

Thank you! :)

Looking Good Parker.
Hope to see a little progress soon, however I prefer
quality over quantity any day!
Keep up the good work and stay focused
so we don't have to wait another year.....

Thanks Dave!
Yes, quality. This is what I'm aimin' for. :up:
I plan to stay focussed, and finish this build by around April/May 09'.
Rofl... not another year... no no no. :D

BTW, you got PM Dave. :)

[smee]

DIY Radiator Flushing guide is up!
Link (http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1311)

:D

[Chicken Patty]

DIY Radiator Flushing guide is up!
Link (http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1311)

:D

Thanks a million dude, i'll go check it out now :)

[smee]

Your welcome chicken patty! :up:

HMMMmmmmmm.....

I have an urge...... to, get a second case...
The urge... to do something like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/sulk/Trialfitcasefront2.png
(picture from user "jedda" at XS)

Bolting two case's together to make one.
Doing this, will allow me to have more space, I could put the PSU behind the mobo (unseen), then add a MCR320 at the bottom of the current case (the one I have now), then add an MCR320 at the top of the other one, and more rad's... etc...

Should I just stick with one case or go for two? What do you guys think?
:hmm:

[Baleful]

I say go for 2!

[Xilikon]

Go for two. I also picked the 2 case path myself :D

[Chicken Patty]

go for two!!!!!!!!! you get my vote, im might even do it :)

[smee]

12-29-08

:clap: Just ordered a second case! Should be here in a week. :D

Also, got a small package in the mail today...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3148053267_233bb74e3f_b.jpg
Hmmm, wonder what that is. . .

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/3148054605_96eec64510_b.jpg
It's from Dave at (UN) Designs!! I wonder whats inside...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3148056619_90106c9603_b.jpg
Z-Bracket awesomeness!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3148890068_73b4675184_b.jpg
Absolute Pump Bracket Rev.2!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3201045224_6964a63aa0_b.jpg
Love that slogan. :up:

Check out what you can do with these amazing brackets:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3200202043_8b6e72ef06_b.jpg

Dave, thank you very much for these, (UN) Designs is an awesome company you've got. :)

More updates soon! :up:

[Chicken Patty]

hey smee, where is this company located, do you know? Anyhow thats a nice bracket dude. what case did you order?

[smee]

hey smee, where is this company located, do you know? Anyhow thats a nice bracket dude. what case did you order?

San Diego California. :up:
He's here on the forum, "Armeniendave". :)

Dang nice brackets indeed!!

Case:
http://store.buildurownpc.com/50623.html

[Armeniandave]

hey smee, where is this company located, do you know? Anyhow thats a nice bracket dude. what case did you order?

I am here in the mostly sunny city of San Diego.

Parker how do you plan on putting the cases together or have you gotten that far yet?

[smee]

I am here in the mostly sunny city of San Diego.

Parker how do you plan on putting the cases together or have you gotten that far yet?

Bolts. :)
My dad's got tons to choose from, once I get the case I will have to figure out what works best. But I've got some idea's. :)

Since I'll be making it a dual case now, this allows me to have SOO much more room, I think this calls for a second sketchup. ;)

[Armeniandave]

I agree with the more room, after all that's why I got the extended Ascension. Its basically a doublewide case (or a little more...)

[smee]

I agree with the more room, after all that's why I got the extended Ascension. Its basically a doublewide case (or a little more...)

Lol just a LITTLE more room there......... :rolleyes:
Those MM case's are flipping huge.. xD

Hmmmmm, 4 case's put together maybe?
jkjk

[Armeniandave]

I would say 2.5 Cosmos's!

Almost too much room, almost.....

[Chicken Patty]

San Diego California. :up:
He's here on the forum, "Armeniendave". :)

Dang nice brackets indeed!!

Case:
http://store.buildurownpc.com/50623.html

I am here in the mostly sunny city of San Diego.

Parker how do you plan on putting the cases together or have you gotten that far yet?

Thanks guys, depending on which way I decided to take my build, I might be needing a few of those :). Glad to know you are in the US, lately everytime I find a product I like they are international, that just makes everything harder

[Armeniandave]

All my brackets are made from start to finish right here in San Diego. I could go overseas but I am too much of a perfectionist and would worry about the quality too much. I have total control over all aspects of manufacturing so if a part is messed up it's my fault , not some guy 3000 miles away.

:un:

[Chicken Patty]

All my brackets are made from start to finish right here in San Diego. I could go overseas but I am too much of a perfectionist and would worry about the quality too much. I have total control over all aspects of manufacturing so if a part is messed up it's my fault \, not some guy 3000 miles away.

:un:

Thats awesome dude, like I said good to know your local (US). I might have to purchase a couple of the brackets soon, lets see which way my watercooling takes me :) Thanks for your support heh?

[smee]

So guys, been working in sketchup for the past *looks at time*.... 4 hours or so....

Here's the basic concept of what I'm thinking for the two case's together:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2280/picture12tw2.png

I'm still trying to figure out what rad's and where to put them... Hmmmm..

What do you guys think?

[Chicken Patty]

dude, so many possibilities, but hey the top seems fine, ya think?

[smee]

dude, so many possibilities, but hey the top seems fine, ya think?

Yep I like the top. :)

Ok guys, check out what I've done this morning...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/8265/picture13vj4.png
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9633/picture14bi3.png
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9042/picture15mw1.png
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8119/picture16lh1.png
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7479/picture18jz9.png
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/3951/picture19tz3.png
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7289/picture20op9.png
(btw, the case is at precise measurements of the real thing. :up:)

What do you guys think about this?

Also, where should I put the pumps??? (two loops if you haven't noticed)
Suggestions please. :D


p.s..... dang i'm gonna need a lot more fans... :rolleyes:

[Snyxxx]

Thats awesome dude, like I said good to know your local (US). I might have to purchase a couple of the brackets soon, lets see which way my watercooling takes me :) Thanks for your support heh?

Yes, the UN pump brackets are awesome.

I just finished my build using two of these brackets and hope to have some pictures soon in a build log.

[Chicken Patty]

Yep I like the top. :)

Ok guys, check out what I've done this morning...

(btw, the case is at precise measurements of the real thing. :up:)

What do you guys think about this?

Also, where should I put the pumps??? (two loops if you haven't noticed)
Suggestions please. :D


p.s..... dang i'm gonna need a lot more fans... :rolleyes:

Yes, the UN pump brackets are awesome.

I just finished my build using two of these brackets and hope to have some pictures soon in a build log.



Thats awesome Smee, I have an awesome feeling about it :)

Snyxx, yeah i see, i will be using those brackets soon too! Thanks and link us to your work log when available :)

[smee]

Quick Update...
1-9-09

Arite guys, so I guess what happened was the case i wanted was not in stock at the place I ordered it, and they had refunded me in Paypal... and I wasn't aware of that until a few days ago...
I tried another place, but the same problem... out of stock and cannot be ordered... : /

I've looked around, and I just can't seem to find any other places with the case in stock. So it looks like that I MAY just have to find a different case to get two of...
However, the case's need to be cheap, looking at like $40 each...
But yea, we'll see...

Also got a couple other things for ya'll to see... but that'll have to wait. ;)

[smee]

Update!
1-17-09

Sooooo, guess what! We've got a new sponsor. :D
Lets welcome, PetrasTechShop!
http://site.petrastechshop.com/images/PTSbanner_border.jpg (http://www.petrastechshop.com/index.html)

Petra's is one of my favorite places to get all my watercooling gear to feed my addictions. :D
Got to go down and pick up the stuff at there shop, Alex was out for dinner, but I got to meet Quoc. Really nice guy, and cool shop!
Hope to meet Alex in person too some time down the road. :)
Heres what they got me:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3203451138_92fde8603e_b.jpg

2x EK150 Res
20ft Masterkleer
PT_Nuke (some awesome stuff!)
EK Res Holder

This helps tremendously, will be posting an update pretty soon!!
Again, thank you PTS!

~Parker

[Septim]

good for you parker...

[smee]

Thank you septim. :)
BTW, hows your family doing? I remember you and your wife had a child a while back, hows it going?


______
Update!
1-29-09

It's been busy lately, but we've made a bit of progress.... got a package the other day. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3237506345_b29fc82d46_b.jpg
This is the Rosewell R223-P-BK. Apparently they bought out NSpire a while back (the original case was by NSpire).
The ONLY difference between this case and the case I already have is that the front plastic part is different... we can deal with this methinks. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3237507979_bc36e78bff_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3237509583_50ce9f5fd1_b.jpg
Gutted down a bit, without the side panels and front.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3238351706_50fb04a2d6_b.jpg
Another angle...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3238353364_a733de8518_b.jpg
Sat the cases together just to check it out....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3237514055_db72d76249_b.jpg
I'm liking this... hehehe...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3238356508_c83d2217b2_b.jpg
I've decided to ditch that Mest idea to cover the original PSU hole, will be doing something else instead....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3238358134_a4c5a069b8_b.jpg
Got another 120.3 rad grill, going to cut the top of the second case like you see i have done on the left case.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3237518937_bae25d5b38_b.jpg
Hehe.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3238361200_d932bf30e7_b.jpg
So how to make these two case fronts work together.... that is the question.... :hmm:

More updates soon!
~Parker

P.S. do you guys like it with the pictures so small? are they viewable enough? or is it just too small.....?
Feedback please. :)

[Septim]

Both boys are fine now, 2year old Alexander and 8month old Kyle.

hmm, are you gonna bolt those together or do it like Andy's...

[Chicken Patty]

smee, looking good dude!!

[Gazmtk]

for a young man Smee you are doing better than most of the 'pros' ;) keep it up and hurry up :rolleyes: I am getting too excited waiting! lol jokes man, take your time and make it stick ;)

[smee]

Both boys are fine now, 2year old Alexander and 8month old Kyle.

Nice! Glad to hear everythings going well with your family. :)
I have a little bro (Preston, 7) and sister (McKenna, 13).

hmm, are you gonna bolt those together or do it like Andy's...

I do like what Andy has done, but I have other idea's that require the case to be together...
Also knowing that I named this build "The blank.box", it's gotta be a "box" or "cube" of some sort.... so both together form "The blank.box" better methinks..... :)

smee, looking good dude!!

Thanks chicken patty! More updates soon... been working on a surprise! :D

for a young man Smee you are doing better than most of the 'pros' ;) keep it up and hurry up :rolleyes: I am getting too excited waiting! lol jokes man, take your time and make it stick ;)

Why thank you sir!
Lol, yes well I'm workin my hardest on this.... it ain't gonna be a fast build, but I'll keep workin. xD

[Chicken Patty]

^^^can't wait for the surprise, lets see what you have for us smee :up:

[Snyxxx]

P.S. do you guys like it with the pictures so small? are they viewable enough? or is it just too small.....?
Feedback please. :)

Smee, I would like the pictures bigger, maybe 1280 X 1024. This site automatically resizes them, so too big is not an issue.

[coolmiester]

Nice build Smee and good to see you not going down the easier option of going for a MM.

Must admit i prefer big pictures also for a little more detail and you can set the size of image displayed by going to

Go to User CP / Settings & Options / Thread Display Options

Enter 0 in the field below to allow all widths

[smee]

^^^can't wait for the surprise, lets see what you have for us smee :up:

Yup I'm just puttin the finishing touch's on... hehe... will announce it soon. ;)

Smee, I would like the pictures bigger, maybe 1280 X 1024. This site automatically resizes them, so too big is not an issue.

Nice build Smee and good to see you not going down the easier option of going for a MM.

Must admit i prefer big pictures also for a little more detail and you can set the size of image displayed by going to

Go to User CP / Settings & Options / Thread Display Options

Enter 0 in the field below to allow all widths

Thanks coolmiester!
Yea I really do like the MM's, but I prefer modding the cases instead as it's much more funner to me. :D
You are one of the guys I look up to in the modding world, your builds have inspired me to do many many things. :up:

Alrighty, bigger pictures it is! Flickr uploads the pictures with multiple sizes, including the original, so I'll just go get the image links for the bigger image sizes for ya'll. :)

[smee]

Ok guys, so a little "update" for ya'll. :D

I've been working for the past month and a half or so on a little side project, to support "The blank.box"...
Check it out:
http://theblankbox.net/

It's just another place to log my progress, thought it'd be nice.
It's been a real fun time (ahaha.... i hate working with domains... xD) getting this website up and running, I made it from scratch. :)

But there ya have it, a little surprise. Be sure to add it in your bookmarks. ;) :D

Feedback on the site is greatly appreciated!
I've tested it with FF and Safari, both seem to work fine, if ya'll can let me know of any other browsers that work/don't work, any glitch's, that'd be great! :)

~Parker

[Gazmtk]

Cant wait to see how you join these bad boys Smee ;)
I have ideas running through my head now :rolleyes:

[Septim]

i see a solid piece of 1/4 thick black acrylic covering the 2 fronts...

[smee]

Thanks guys!!

Ok another update!!!
2-4-09

Got to work monday night!!
Pics explain them selves basically, but I just took out a ton of rivets to take out the pieces of the case I will not be using, then cut the top of the second case for the radiator.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/3252726418_7c5ab8e027_b.jpg
The case's ready to be de-riveted.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3251899689_28c7fa4780_b.jpg
First case done.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/3252723260_eff8331088_b.jpg
Second case done.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3252721530_9f515c0554_b.jpg
Now for the top of the new case.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3252719970_0530843921_b.jpg
Cut out.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3251893183_5dd897719d_b.jpg
Methinks I done good! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3252716702_0b7befec5a_b.jpg
Weapon of choice.
Also, see the dremel discs, I used the one on the Right for the ENTIRE cut, the one on the left is just showing the original size of the disc that I used.
These disc's are AMAZING!! I was cutting through steel.... took about 20 minutes..... the discs are a tad more expensive than regular disc's, but I HIGHLY recommend them. :up:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3251889927_b9266404fa_b.jpg
Holes drilled.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/3252713524_b8601eb1ed_b.jpg
Can't forget my handy assistant! My little bro, Preston. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/3252712052_f5940172c5_b.jpg
Alright! So the tops are done!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3251883711_517daf6937_b.jpg
My mess, along with the ghetto table!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3252707364_5edf530ce5_b.jpg
Just laid the grills on top to see how they look, I like em! Will do test fit with radiators in next update.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3252706080_4a5b7e4882_b.jpg
Time to head back inside...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/3252704524_5739a136c8_b.jpg
Time for a nice root beer float. ;)
(btw, thats not photoshopped, safeway sells "Parker's Root Beer"!! It's great!! :D)

Till next time,
~Parker

[Chicken Patty]

man I gotta go take a piss now

this is so exciting :D lol

THanks for the update, dude for some reason this thread is the most exciting, maybe because you are using two cases!! lol

[smee]

man I gotta go take a piss now

this is so exciting :D lol

THanks for the update, dude for some reason this thread is the most exciting, maybe because you are using two cases!! lol

Lol thanks man!

It's very exciting for me as well! I love hands on work, designing things, all that...... I need to take a piss too...... lol

I can get lost working in the shop too....... was in there for 8 hours yesterday xD

[Chicken Patty]

Lol thanks man!

It's very exciting for me as well! I love hands on work, designing things, all that...... I need to take a piss too...... lol

I can get lost working in the shop too....... was in there for 8 hours yesterday xD

damn bro, don't loose your mind in there now :p

[Septim]

its just having enough time to mess around in the workshop...
nice cut. some filing and patting on the back says you've done good Parker...

[smee]

damn bro, don't loose your mind in there now :p

Rofl, don't worry i wont xD

its just having enough time to mess around in the workshop...
nice cut. some filing and patting on the back says you've done good Parker...

Lol yes time.... oh time. i hate time. no time in the world anymore.

Yea going to be doing some filing on it. :)

More updates to come soon guys! Just waiting on a few......... several..... packages. ;)

[Cutless009]

Wewt updates! Hey smee, could you write up a little guide on how you cut out that top panel? Im gonna have to do that to the case I just ordered, and I wouldnt mind a little step by step, just somtn simple, Id really appreciate it if you have the time :)

[smee]

Wewt updates! Hey smee, could you write up a little guide on how you cut out that top panel? Im gonna have to do that to the case I just ordered, and I wouldnt mind a little step by step, just somtn simple, Id really appreciate it if you have the time :)

Absolutely, I'll be doing like three more cuts soon here, so I'll do a step by step tutorial. Really quite simple actually. :)

I'm currently working on a CPU lapping guide too so expect that to come soon as well. :)

[TedShred]

nice job! I'm going to have to pay more attention to this thread :)

Is "Gyros" the brand name of those dremel discs you used for that, yikes, 20-minute cut? I'd like to check where I can get some up here.

[Cutless009]

yah and where did you get your hands on them? Im so done with this cheap as shit disks that one cut nothin for love nor money.

[smee]

nice job! I'm going to have to pay more attention to this thread :)

Is "Gyros" the brand name of those dremel discs you used for that, yikes, 20-minute cut? I'd like to check where I can get some up here.

Yes Gyros makes those disc.

yah and where did you get your hands on them? Im so done with this cheap as shit disks that one cut nothin for love nor money.

Ahaha, yea the cheap disc's are a piece of crap.
I'll ask my dad where he picked up the Gyros, but the deal was that he'd only let me use ONE because there super expensive, he said around $40 for 5 of them...
So next time around when I do more cuts, I'll have to shovel out the money... :eek:

[TedShred]

Looks like you can order the discs right from Gyros

http://www.gyrostools.com/attachments_accessories.html

There's actually a couple versions of the disc that are even tougher. And that GyrosGuard Safety Shield looks pretty interesting.

[smee]

Looks like you can order the discs right from Gyros

http://www.gyrostools.com/attachments_accessories.html

There's actually a couple versions of the disc that are even tougher. And that GyrosGuard Safety Shield looks pretty interesting.

Oh sweet!
Yea a tad expensive, but man there soooo worth it. :D

[TedShred]

That's funny timing, I just ordered some wheels (and that little safety guard) about a half hour ago.:cool:

The staff seem really great to deal with.

Thanks for the tip!

[smee]

Update 2-24-09

It's been a while, but gots many little things to come, been getting packages left and right!
I'll just share a couple of them first. :D

We have a new Sponsor!
I want to thank Vincent at BitsPower for providing me with fittings!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3307787008_ae8b8b58c1_o.gif

I have always loved the look and style of BP fittings, and also the Quality that there made of.

On with pictures!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3305096411_756d0fb783_b.jpg
Shipped all the way from Taipei, Taiwan, got it here in TWO days... amazing service.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3305094917_5131a216f8_b.jpg
Nice packaging.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3528/3305093247_b19ef0a8b3_b.jpg
Tons of fittings! I feel like a plumber. xD

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3305091631_1663d01af9_b.jpg
That be:
26x BP-WTP-C01
14x BP-45-R
2x BP-90R2

Some sexy shots:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3305089915_b2c268a7cd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3305918446_b65e407ff5_b.jpg

These fittings will definitely be put to good use! Thanks again Vincent and BitsPower!!

More updates coming.
~Parker

[smee]

That's funny timing, I just ordered some wheels (and that little safety guard) about a half hour ago.:cool:

The staff seem really great to deal with.

Thanks for the tip!

Ahaha nice!

Glad to help!

[bentleya]

I'M Jealous of your sponsored fittings :o:o


Wish i could get my hands on BP Stuff :( I can't order from the usa :mad:

[Chicken Patty]

god those fittings are great, I might get some BP fittings soon. Need some 45º angled ones most likely. They are a work of art :up:

[smee]

I'M Jealous of your sponsored fittings :o:o


Wish i could get my hands on BP Stuff :( I can't order from the usa :mad:

Thanks? Lol...
You could order them from Taiwan, Taipai. Thats where there manufacturing plant is. :up:

god those fittings are great, I might get some BP fittings soon. Need some 45º angled ones most likely. They are a work of art :up:

I swear man, these fittings are BEAST... the 45's are amazing.
However I never really liked the compressions, so I stuck with the regular Fat Boys, there pure pr0n man. :D

[Snyxxx]

However I never really liked the compressions, so I stuck with the regular Fat Boys, there pure pr0n man. :D

Me too. I have really tried to like compression fittings, but just cannot do it.

[Chicken Patty]

Thanks? Lol...
You could order them from Taiwan, Taipai. Thats where there manufacturing plant is. :up:



I swear man, these fittings are BEAST... the 45's are amazing.
However I never really liked the compressions, so I stuck with the regular Fat Boys, there pure pr0n man. :D

lol, yeah some 45's will be able to make my tubing shorter and make my case look a lot a lot cleaner :up:

[bentleya]

Again, i don;t have a credit card as i am not old enough, and can't get a paypal either :(. Plus with exchange rates how they are, 4 fittings would = TFC 360 RAD :(

[Septim]

Parker you lucky boy!

am expecting to see them all lined up and in your flickr...

[yeow_z]

subbed! btw, is this project posted in other forums?

[bentleya]

subbed! btw, is this project posted in other forums?

Yes, Loads :)

[yeow_z]

hmmm., i think saw this in ocforums??

[smee]

Yeppers in many forums, 12 atm.

[smee]

Oh BTW, running an errand down to the metal shop tomorrow, then to the plastics shop.
'OOooooo, awwww'.

I'll post pics tomorrow of what I get. :)

[smee]

Update 4-10-09

Arite... it's been a while, my bad... but it's spring break now and i've gotten some little bits of work done here and there!
I also have the metal and acrylic I got from the shops, but will have to post that later.

For now lets get to some pics!

Did a test fit of the rads in both cases, fits very snug and straight!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3305081911_de6d25ff58_b.jpg

Next I wanted to lay out what Watercooling parts I've collected for The blank.box so far. :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3305087565_a124ecef2e_b.jpg

Notice the fittings on the right D5, will be doing this to the left one as well, but the pump and custom threading is thanks to Snyxxx! :up:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3305085651_fd4389b9cd_b.jpg

Heres some fans (need 10 more actually.... :eek:) and my rads so far!
I'm contemplating getting two MCR320 Stackable rads to add... but not sure, and I'm also going to get an MCR120. You'll see where that goes in the new renders I'm working on. :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3305083819_d33b3398b3_b.jpg

Next, did some more cutting on the case... getting rid of the nastys in the front... hehe...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3431008650_5e280be74c_b.jpg

Tool of choice, trusty dremel and Gyros wheel!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3431007520_173a1b4049_b.jpg

The cuts:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3430194115_fb9a6f863f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3430192729_ef6814b8c3_b.jpg

This pic makes the cases look huge. xD
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3430191377_a8b794d4e8_b.jpg

Finished product:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3431002076_e99fc35ed9_b.jpg


More updates hopefully tomorrow! Working on renders TONIGHT as well, new idea's. :D

Thanks!
~Parker

[Chicken Patty]

go SMEE!!! looks great dude.

[trfnj74]

Cant wait to this complete....I might make time to do mods like this, its just easy to do MM case.....

[smee]

go SMEE!!! looks great dude.

Thanks chicken patty!! :D

Cant wait to this complete....I might make time to do mods like this, its just easy to do MM case.....

Yea... sure it's easy to get an MM, I thought about it myself, but for PRICE.... I'm saving around $200 xD

This is sure fun. :D
Thanks!

[ILikeCosmosS]

what dremel is that i really like the wire with the dremel cutting thingy

[BrightCandle]

Its a Dremel 225 Flexible shaft reach attachment. Not sure if this link will work:

http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremelocs-uk/Product.jsp;jsessionid=515B909F674752C604BA34900FE 0A6DF?&ccat_id=523&prod_id=223

[lonewolf]

Looks good smee! I've been following this on another site, can't wait to finally see this all go together.

[smee]

what dremel is that i really like the wire with the dremel cutting thingy

Its a Dremel 225 Flexible shaft reach attachment. Not sure if this link will work:

http://www.dremeleurope.com/dremelocs-uk/Product.jsp;jsessionid=515B909F674752C604BA34900FE 0A6DF?&ccat_id=523&prod_id=223

Yep! you got it. :)
I love that flexible shaft attachment... helps SOO much around small corners/area's....

Looks good smee! I've been following this on another site, can't wait to finally see this all go together.

Thank you!
Yea your username looks familiar.... Hmmmm....... SLIzone?

BTW guys, did some MAJOR work today... 2:40-9pm..... yea. Still going to do more work tomorrow, should have an update then. :)

But I'll leave you with this...
The case is in ONE PIECE now. :D :D

[Chicken Patty]

bout time smee, one piece!!!!!!!


now get us some pictures dammit :cheers:

[lonewolf]

^^^^ What he said! We wither and die without pictures, do you want that on your conscience?

You recognize me from EVGA;)

[smee]

bout time smee, one piece!!!!!!!


now get us some pictures dammit :cheers:

^^^^ What he said! We wither and die without pictures, do you want that on your conscience?

You recognize me from EVGA;)

Ahahaha... Pictures coming... Update in next post. :)

[MomijiTMO]

F5 F5 F5

[procpuarie]

nice so far! just got some reinforced wheels for my dremel. it is the first dremel every made lol. the standard ones suck.

[smee]

LOL MomijiTMO... xD

Thanks procpuarie!
Dremel's are amazing... a life saver really. :)


ALRIGHT!

Update! 4-10/11-09

Got to some work this weekend!

Here is all the metals, acrylics, screws and cases to be worked on.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3435880645_ebd22e5f9d_b.jpg

This weekend I focussed on making the case's become one.
Here we go! :D

So from top to bottom here, gots some mini washers and aluminum rivets, and then at the bottom I have what I call some 'dummy rivets' (screws & nuts) so I can put the case together without having to permanently rivet it.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3436674772_fc9152c664_b.jpg

1/4" acrylics I got a while back, this will be used for secret surprise. :p
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3436664596_0309d066df_b.jpg

And on the right, I've got this long 1/2" by 1/16" rusty metal strip, this will be main victim for today. hehe...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3436657000_247e759375_b.jpg

However, we'll start with this first:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3436650634_2739f57dfe_b.jpg

Ok so I want to put the case together, but notice the gap that the tops make between the cases:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3436639990_106d86c95b_b.jpg

Closer look:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3436631096_ef0b7d497d_b.jpg

So I just wacked it off... good ol' dremel :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3435816315_3122e9e107_b.jpg
(of course, filing will come later...)

And there we have it, quick and easy...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3436613496_4eab1630d9_b.jpg

now lets get to the real meat.....
I love these two tools.....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3435802985_54d94ecdac_b.jpg

Used the husky (oh i love the sound it makes when it runs... xD) to get all that grainy stinky nasty rust off....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3436595956_488fac574c_b.jpg

Close up:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3435780347_e07262636a_b.jpg

All shiny and clean now. :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3436575252_93b3e07098_b.jpg
(and before the case gets some painting, I'll be putting some anti-rust primer on that piece of metal too, obviously, keep it from rusting over again.)

Ok now Parker... what did you do with that nice long piece of shiny un-rusted metal?
Cut it up, drilled holes, got some yummy dummy rivets and....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3436755356_1c27ce6a0a_b.jpg

AND.....
TA-DA!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3436020663_18a115a98e_b.jpg

Filled the gap PERFECTLY between the cases....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3436001949_15a7555f26_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3436817474_fb0b557d06_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3436800050_f2c1d3014f_b.jpg

The case is now VERY sturdy and I like the way it turned out...
Heres some close ups:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3436791724_7c7ddf351b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3436783056_94b8327673_b.jpg

I'll leave you with a little fun shot..... :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3436775380_7165e9aa39_b.jpg


You should be seeing one or two more updates this week, already been working on more of the project..... :D

[Langer]

Very nicely done Smee, keep it up. Take your time - do it right.


{edit} lol, I know what you mean mate. Nothing the the whirl of a die grinder to get your heart pumpin' {/edit}

[Septim]

nice... keep it coming...

[MomijiTMO]

Nice!

[Chicken Patty]

good going smee. That looks so cool together :cheers:

[Oli4v]

Smee did a great job on connecting the cases to each other properly ;)

keep it goin' :up:

[Worthy]

Touch Smee's Dremel, and die. lol

Great job so far.

[smee]

Thank you all for the very encouraging posts. Really appreciate it, it gets me pumped to do more work!! :)

Very nicely done Smee, keep it up. Take your time - do it right.


{edit} lol, I know what you mean mate. Nothing the the whirl of a die grinder to get your heart pumpin' {/edit}

Lol... yea my dad has a full set of those tools... I just loved speed changing our car tires... sounds like we're on a race track xD
I'll make a video with them today hahaha...

Touch Smee's Dremel, and die. lol

Great job so far.

Lol it's even scarier to USE THEM... don't EVER put your face directly about it when cutting metal or shaving... it'll kill your face. :eek:


Alrighty!
Yet another... quick...

Update! 4-13-09

Well I've been working long and hard hours on this part of the project... the part that helps me visualize what I'm planning to do...
The Renders. :D

So here we go...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3439134466_8ba90a85a4_o.png

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3439134414_a3d4b67c49_o.png
Notice the stackable MCR rad's on top, I'm PRETTY sure i'll be doing this... but I'm not exactly sure lol... we'll see.
And BTW, the mobo and GPU's are just there for example, I'll be using i7 and two GTXxx series cards.

Heres the back:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3439134252_b782d6caf6_o.png

Other side:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3439134134_cd7fc748d7_o.png
The res/pumps will be held up via (UN) Designs Pump brackets and Z-Brackets.
http://web.me.com/parkman14/The_blank.box/The_blank.box_Website_files/picture10wt3.jpg (http://www.undesignsbrackets.com/)
Thank you Dave. :)

Now if you noticed, I've got an extra mini BP res above those two HD's, and also the Radiator behind it... but what you don't see is this:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3438372043_4306215f22_o.png
This will be my third loop, the chipset/mosfet loop, that'll be a DangerDen DB-1 pump, MCR120, and Bitspower 3.5in. Bay Res.

Now here is the front:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3438320907_120d439e81_o.png

The line down the middle will have a secret slot loading drive close to the top, but it won't be visible unless you put a disk it.

The three orange things will be some LED's... I'm still entertaining this idea.. but I'm thinking of using them as activity lights, or just for the heck of it....
Thoughts on that please. :)

Also, the case front will be completely custom made, I'm going to build it myself.... got some snazzy ideas, going to be really fun. :)


Now you also may have noticed that there are radiators in the very front of the case... how are they going to get ventilation?
This is how:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3438372079_ef0b4abf14_o.png
Two slits on the bottom front of the case.



Comments/suggestions/critique are very much appreciated! Let me know what you think!
:D
~Parker

[knightmaric]

Now that's looking so much better smee =D
Followed this over at slizone and found you made your way here ;]

Can't wait to see more :3

[bigslappy]

Lookin' Good smee ! keepup the good work BUT need more PIX !

[smee]

Thanks guys!

Yep heres more pics:

Update! 4-15-09

Well, it's sorta a small'ish update, but here it is.

Recently I came across an amazing deal on some Diablo CSX RAM's... Mmmmm....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3389383105_16f9dc5922_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/3390194252_a5e9da57bc_b.jpg

They are the Diablo CSX 6GB DDR3 2000mhz. Can't WAIT to try em out! :D
Me loves some germany hardwarez.....

Not sure if they'll be used in The blank.box or not, but we will see!

[nicky.82uk]

Very nice build.

[knightmaric]

Those diablos are supposed to be absolutely amazing from what i've heard.
Good luck with them =D

[procpuarie]

looks great. how much did that flex shaft round you? i really need one of those.

[Timlander]

MORE!!! I DEMAND MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chicken Patty]

lovely RAM smee :cheers:

[Timlander]

Ok seriously SMEE... you need to finish this thing!!!!!! I wanna see it done!!!!!!

[Timlander]

When will you put out another update... =*(

[smee]

Soon my friend, soon..... been a busy couple of weeks. ;)

[smee]

Update!
6-3-09

Well, some good news and some 'bad' news (I guess heh...).

So, just recently I've been asked to fly out to Oak Brook, Illinois to work in the IT Department at IBLP Headquarters (Institute in Basic Life Principles) for 3 months (possibly more, but planning on 3 months).
It's a Discipleship / Work Study program, and it's something I've wanted to do for a year.
I fly out of the San Fransisco airport Sunday June 7th (in 4 days), returning flight will be in September.

Now, I'm not planning to bring the case I'm building as there aren't the necessary tools there and I simply won't have time to build things like that, so it'll all stay here which will put the build on hold for a while (thats the bad news).

The good news is that while I'm there I will be looking for hardware sponsors for the build so when I return I should be able to put the entire build together pretty quick.

But I'm not just going to simply leave ya'll hanging with this case half in pieces.... I plan to have it a single piece by Saturday night. So be looking for updates!

With that being said, please keep me in your prayers while I'm away.
I'd greatly appreciate it!!

Thanks all,
~Parker

[ballz0r]

wow.... congratulations!

dont worry, we'll all be here when you get back.... youll probably need some new hardware tho, three months is a long time :D

[Septim]

you know parker, that could be a good opportunity to stress test some IT department systems... if you get my drift...

of course you'll have to let them know about it... or not...
besides being a good use of resources...

[smee]

Well I'm back!
Making progress, check first post for updated hardware lists....

In the mean time... Some teasers for ya.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3975071541_ba17333f36_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3975069871_788daea3ed_b.jpg

[Snyxxx]

Welcome back, about damn time. :D

[smee]

Heh, thanks Synxxx.... xD

Well I cleaned the shop a little bit yesterday, doing the rest this afternoon. So I now have plenty of workspace to work on this thing.
Expect updates soon!

It's going to be awesome. 8)

[Oli4v]

glad to see you're back :d

[JumpingJack]

Man, once you go DSLR, you DON"T go back. This thing is great, you can view some of my pictures in the Flickr link in my sig below. :fact:


No doubt -- I have a 20D and a 40D, and almost picked up the 50D. Man, if you heard the shutter on the 50D, saliva streams would form along your chin.

[smee]

No doubt -- I have a 20D and a 40D, and almost picked up the 50D. Man, if you heard the shutter on the 50D, saliva streams would form along your chin.

The 50D is the next project for me, after I finish this build... lol :D
I'd almost do the 7D... if only it was a Full Frame. :mad:

Anyways, as for the build, big surprises coming your way.

[AmuseMe]

The 50D is the next project for me, after I finish this build... lol :D
I'd almost do the 7D... if only it was a Full Frame. :mad:

Anyways, as for the build, big surprises coming your way.

Can't wait Smee, Can't wait! I have been lurking around watching this thing since days one on some other forums. Doing great!

[smee]

Update! Finally!!
11-27-09

Oh my word.. well I got back from Chicago, and life swept me off my feet and flung me half way across the planet! :O
But I've made my way back, and got a few packages in the mail.

I now have a full running i7 System with these babies finally here.
I introduce my Asrock X58 Extreme and i7 920 D0 (B#: 3910A298):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4139961874_67c99ff0b5_b.jpg

Also finally picked out and ordered a disc drive, the Pioneer Slot Load DVR-TS08 DVD burner.
Also had to get a Slim Sata Power 7+6pin to SATA+Molex Cable:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4139963680_de7aac4177_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4139966068_c1d589b2d7_b.jpg

Then I ordered a Psychopack Sleaving Kit from Murdermod, this should take care of my PSU:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2664/4139969546_056fec7037_b.jpg

Can't wait to get started:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/4139209517_ba5a84f9bc_b.jpg

Finally, heres a special sneak peak for you all. :D
The other night I decided to put together most of the parts of which I now have, and do a 'mock-up' of sorts, but this time it's going to be real life.
The photo speaks for itself, more to come but I just wanted to show you that it's finally becoming real! (ehh don't mind the apple sticker in the background)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4139207189_05c2f10985_b.jpg

More to come! Should get some more cuts done on the case this weekend.
Stay tuned. :-]
-Parker

[Jtrain]

Looking good!:up:

[smee]

Thanks Jtrain! It's going to start looking better.... :D

[RamJetGMC]

nice any update?

[smee]

YO ITS AN UPDATE!!
(from 10-9-09)

Ok ok. Been procrastinating a lot with this project...
I've got like three updates I haven't even posted. So here i go!!

Day 1

I did some cutting on the front of the case, the pictures should basically tell the story themselves. ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4541626027_d58dfe4de6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4542260612_f644ff2474_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4541628385_4859341c8d_b.jpg
(had to cut some little notches to clear the screws)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4542263270_66cda98a53_b.jpg
(mark out the cut!)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4542264494_9ba28174f7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4541632173_0ea2239f9a_b.jpg
BOOM cut... whats this for?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4541633521_a503533378_b.jpg
Oooooh... hmmmm

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4541634907_ed3efdf182_b.jpg
Hmmmmm

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4541636235_78d238b912_b.jpg
GASP another cut....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4542270768_59676b6d35_b.jpg
GASP2 what is this....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4541638901_77279b8b05_b.jpg
Ooooooh I see....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4541640265_f2c2873493_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4541641571_efd721b9f5_b.jpg
Interesting...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4541642953_1633b02149_b.jpg
Case in one solid piece now!!
This project is beginning to lift off the ground! (wait... its [I]just{/I] beginning? This project is almost THREE YEARS OLD!!!) xD

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4541644063_1c33157711_b.jpg
Yippdeedoo!


Day 2

Moar cutting!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4541666095_67cbb01200_b.jpg
Waaat!? I haven't even started yet! Oh wellz....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4541667145_cc7c2f41f1_b.jpg
All fixed!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4541664925_d393e74586_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4541668483_bdb40186be_b.jpg
Cut cut cut!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4542302476_a57c13065c_b.jpg
Looking good!


Day 3

Lets test out the hardwarez on the tech bench... sweettttt.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4541683483_e7ffe016a7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2788/4542317634_d1010a38df_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4542319230_7cf87dbd09_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4541687959_8d6be3f98e_b.jpg
(No I didn't pay $350 for this... that's ridiculous!)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4541689117_ed15ca9d5f_b.jpg
Little drop of MX-2

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4542323382_b702726dd5_b.jpg
Stinky stock cooler on.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4541691999_84037b618c_b.jpg
Everything fits! Alrighty...

Keep in mind, I'm watercooling everything you see here.


Day 4

So lets make some mounting holes...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4542363004_a1bdbe6f5f_b.jpg
(I used the casing of an old PSU to get the holes exact.)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4542361334_ed17508a04_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4542359658_ded477b886_b.jpg
Cutting time again!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4541724927_459602c4a3_b.jpg
Sweetness!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4541723311_ca17f3bb51_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4541721345_659b18f253_b.jpg

Time to mount the fan grill!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4541719455_d559d4bfac_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4542351162_cc80c15a56_b.jpg
Cut out...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4542349580_06a83cbccb_b.jpg
Filed down a bit

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4541715075_0b8ef68a84_b.jpg
I think this'll work....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4542346642_c8bfaa9391_b.jpg
Good jorb homestar!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4541712059_79423338d2_b.jpg

I likes it.
Well what does everyone else think so far? (even though the best has yet to come....)

Next update comes in an hour. Hehehehe.... ;)
~Parker

[AmuseMe]

Holy shit, it has almost been three years. Bout time we see an update. So, are you planning on hiding the space inbetween the two cases with something?

[smee]

You mean the 'spacers'? Cuz I don't see any 'space' in between the cases... its sealed boy. ;)

If you meant spacers, then yes. I've got plans. You'll see soon! :D

[smee]

Hey! Another update!
4-15-10

Check it check it check it out!! Its watercooling time guys and gals!! :D

READ:
First and foremost, the motherboard I have does NOT have a chipset waterblock set made already like most of the popular Asus/EVGA boards, etc...
So I had to find some blocks that would fit. I found a good NB block, and a Mosfet that would fit close enough... but needed some slight modifications (I needed two mosfet blocks to make it work).
Like always, pictures speak for themselves... so Here. We. Go.

Meet the mosfet:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4542383410_78aabab4a6_b.jpg
Ouch it doesn't fit against those caps...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4542385008_d9ed1a5c67_b.jpg
Those bumps? Thats why it doesn't fit...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4541752857_494a211ed1_b.jpg
Bumps all gone now! (with the help of my hand dandy flat sander!)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4542387820_d2928d5eb4_b.jpg
Ooh nice.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4541755467_9057d44369_b.jpg
And it fits!!!...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4541756731_edbc8f8e4b_b.jpg
OH DANG... its short by 1/4in.!! what to do what to do!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4541758255_d328000547_b.jpg
Thats why I got two blocks....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4541759747_874cef4d76_b.jpg
Cutting time!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4541761131_80fe9cbabd_b.jpg
What the heck are you doing parker....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4542397510_3a6c57af80_b.jpg
Umm... okay...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4541765279_dde1930eb4_b.jpg
Yea, and?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4542400216_102faf23b6_b.jpg
Nasty file work... what are you doing???

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4542401484_bedf411100_b.jpg
Oh okay..... what?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4542403984_540c7e2e75_b.jpg
Whats under that wood!??!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4541771415_e68db0489f_b.jpg
Whoa dude! Its Arctic Silver 5 Opoxy Paste!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4541772689_fd55dd62f6_b.jpg
Did you just seriously extend a mosfet block??

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4542407752_1196f21276_b.jpg
Wow...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4542409078_e6b524796a_b.jpg
Oooh shiny...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4541776635_35b44fb014_b.jpg
It fits!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4541777921_d3b6fa88c1_b.jpg
Dude nice!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4542413080_b1ed9244a0_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4542414490_61ca47a1ee_b.jpg
Snug as a bug in a rug? You betcha! The block is one solid piece now and fits perfectly on the board. :D


Next we have the NB block. This is a lot simpler.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4542381994_a435711ecc_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4542380762_a4c9472176_b.jpg
It would go right there... oh wait... I don't need 4 screw holes.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4542415538_c9ca2dc3a2_b.jpg
So I cut off the two extra screw holes, AND I shaved off a bit of the delrin to fit around some caps...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4542416730_183ba911ce_b.jpg
Fits perfectly!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4542419914_c82e3e39b2_b.jpg
Would ya look at that! With a little bit of reverse engineering and innovation with a little bit of creative thought, I now have my own custom waterblock set for this board. :D

What do you guys think so far? Comments/Suggestions/Criticism?

Lats,
~Parker

[Kuro]

Wow nice work with that mosfet block :up:

Keep up the awesome work and no procrastinating now! :D

[Crazy V]

Nice job :up:

[ballz0r]

looking great!

love how you mounted that slim odd :up:

[p0Pe]

awsome work with that mosfet block :up:

[4 73h l055]

Damn that looks great! Glad to know that you're back with some updates.

[Oli4v]

Great work smee, really innovative and joyable to read and watch ;)

[smee]

Wow nice work with that mosfet block :up:

Keep up the awesome work and no procrastinating now! :D

Nice job :up:

looking great!

love how you mounted that slim odd :up:

awsome work with that mosfet block :up:

Damn that looks great! Glad to know that you're back with some updates.

Great work smee, really innovative and joyable to read and watch ;)

Thank you so much for the comments guys!!
I'm working really hard to finish this build before July! :D :D

Heres another, yup you guessed it, UPDATE!!

4-23-10, testing out the tubes!

Alrighty, this is the part where things really get fun. TUBE ROUTING!!! :eek:
I've decided I want to have the CPU in its own loop, and the Chipset + GPU in another.

For this update I'd like to again thank Bitspower for sending me these incredible fittings! I don't think I've ever had more fun setting up a watercooled build because of the infinite number of possibilities you can have with the different angled fittings!
Thank you Bitspower!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3307787008_ae8b8b58c1_o.gif

So I think I've come up with the best way to route all the tubing (set it up on the tech bench first). Check it check it check it!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4542437772_49a00d0814_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4541802629_416754618d_b.jpg
I think I stared at the mosfet and NB for an hour before I came up with a way to connect the two. xD

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4542434686_2bacbb426e_b.jpg
Heatkiller GPU block is a flippin BEAST!!


Next I put tried it out in the case...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4542433078_28c7b04189_b.jpg
Now we're getting somewhere folks...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4542431340_7e25e004b3_b.jpg
Still working on the CPU routing... any ideas?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4541796441_a7876ccb8e_b.jpg
Frontal view. (I'm thinking of adding a SB block...)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4542428286_414568bb23_b.jpg
The other side of the case is pretty uneventful so far... we'll see how it goes!
(Like how I mounted the HD's? ;))


So thats it for now. I'm waiting for my order from Sidewinders, which should come next week.
Now I'm pondering how to route all the tubing between the four radiators... Hmmmmmm....
Idea's?

[Greedseed]

looking great man :D

i love the ram u are using :D

[smee]

Thanks greedseed! Yea I love the ram too... :D

HEY!! UPDATE!! 4-27-10

So, first off... I hadn't noticed until one of you brought it up that I got front page honors over at [H]ardOCP (http://www.hardocp.com/news/2010/04/23/go_mod_something) the other day!
Just a simple post talking about finishing up your mods!

Anyhow, I've got a surprise for you!!! Package in da mail today. :D

HOOOOLY SMOKES:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/4559367569_5a2d2a018c_b.jpg
Yep thats 12 fans... ($15 a pop!!! :S)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/4559995022_4e3d7b4116_b.jpg
Scythe GT 58CFM

Another package coming friday.... muahhahahahahha.....

~Parks

[Floyd]

Yep thats 12 fans... ($15 a pop!!! :S)
Ouch. Near 200 bucks in just fans!
If it was my cheap Yates it would only have been 60 bucks lol.

[Crow]

RIP This mod.

[xmanrigger]

FUCK smee, why the hell didnt you finish this bitch? Was looking sweet.

I quess I know now why I got 8 of them fans above. Resurrect that bitch and finish it!

[smee]

Na man, this project is totally gone... I don't have time to finish it.

R.I.P. The blank.box

[Crow]

So what happened to the case?