Project MEGA DEBLOW - Watercooled Desk Mod

MegaDeblow - Desk Build **COMPLETE**


Hi everyone,

My name is Rob, I'm new to forum posting in general so i hope i can make a good job of this,
my first ever build/Log attempt.

I had some ideas that i put to paper, but most of the ideas were changed over time as i encountered problems,
I will add some pictures of the design on the forum, Not the best artwork i admit, so i hope they make some sense.

For most of the build i used my phone to take the pictures for reference,
as half my project was in the shed and the other half was in the house and as i have a broken leg it was very
hard to move around with the parts to check they were correct.


I will add as much info as possible, if i miss anything please just ask and i will do my best to answer asap.

facebook link - still needed updating but will be done soon. nice place to just look at the photos.
https://www.facebook.com/megadeblow

Im still working in the Vids for my youtube, will upload in the next week hopefully
https://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDeblow



Reason for build -
- More desktop space (get shut of the MASSIVE UFO case)
- Create better airflow
- Make more space for water cooling parts
- Have something different & something to do in my spare time

I also want to try make the desk as easy to dismantle as possible, so far i have managed to keep the PC its self contained in a easy to remove 930mm X 560mm box.


My Build Items Are -

CPU - i5 2500k @4.6 - 4.8
MB - Gigabyte G1 Sniper 3
RAM - Avexir Core Extreme Green Series 8GB DDR3 2133MHz
GPU - Asus Matrix 7970 platinum - Crossfire
HD's - 2X Seagate Barracuda = 6TB, OCZ Vertex 3 =120gb, OCZ Agility 3 =64gb, WD Green =2TB
PSU - CoolerMaster v1000
EK supreme CPU block 1155 Socket
XSPC 1/2 ID 3/4 OD Tubing UV Green
Phobya Balancer 450 Reservoir
NZXT Fan Controller x2
12x CoolerMaster jet flow Fans
4x CoolerMaster fans
Sharkoon Quad Cathode Kit
LED Strips x Lots
EK-fc970 Matrix Full Cover water block x2
EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (360) x2
EK-D5 Vario X-TOP High-Performance pump



thanks for reading





UPDATE 26/04/2014 *COMPLETE*

Now the build is finally complete i need to thank some people,

Firstly and most importantly are my fellow PC modders & forum users, without your comments and contribution of ideas the build would never have been as successful as it has.

Next my wife and friends for all the help given, my wife has helped carry,shop,make tea & snacks & provide some pain relief when needed

My Friends Ian & Carl have also helped with the heavy lifting & Ian helped provide me with the glass needed for the desk (Big thanks)

And finally my sponsors Lep @ EK water blocks for providing the Watercooling blocks and support throughout the build.

Chris @ Cooler Master (CM Storm) UK, I was already using CM Power Supply & fans, but Chris updated them for the latest and best
along with my CM storm gaming set
but best of all he got me in to the gadget show for a great day out




Slideshow Build Log


FINAL RESULT - YouTube Vid


Keyboard & Mouse MODs (painting)

PC in a Desk


Rob (Deblow)

The reason i went for L shape glass is that i wanted to be able to cover the glass 100% with ease when needed in order to block light and protect.



This was the original layout, most has stayed the same but i have changed the RAD & Pump positions and other small changes

Here is the wood used for the desk mod, Mostly from cheep old Ikea wardrobes and draws that lasted about a year lol, but now put to some good use


Main base for the components.

Next stage, checking if all the parts will fit and where best to put them

Fitting the removable cover that will go over the top of the wires and PSU


Desk top cutting, hole for mouse and keyboard wires


testing if the glass wall fits ok,



I must sleep now, but i will post more photos and info soon
Rob

Fans for above the GPUs


Whole cut for fans that will be at the right side of the MB blowing over the GPU's and MB, checking the wires are long enough, most were but some had to be extended


checking how the switch and carbon look together, the switch will be replaced as soon as the ones i ordered arrive.







1st prototype switch and usb holder


2nd that was used in the final build

the big hole will be covered with tights and used to supply the 2 fans near the GPU's with air

Nice. I like that, not bad at all for something made from old bits Looking forward to seeing the finished item!

Thanks Andy, and yes its mostly old bit from around the house
I think the build has cost me around £80 not including the components and the items EK kindly sponsored.
Been some problems with the wood splitting and so on, and unfortunately i haven't taken pictures of all the process because i did not think it would be worth posting on a major forum like OC until a member suggested it

1st running build, testing for temps as i did with the UFO case build so i can do a comparison when the final build is complete.





temp shown is for the water after the CPU and before the RAD

Again, Sorry for the photo quality
the final stage photos will be higher standard, but i wanted to give you a good idea what the build was like during the past 4 weeks.

Adding black paint to help the carbon wrap stick better around the glass top slot








After lots of messing and 1 or 2 tea breaks the wrap was almost on (1st test build) Desk has been taken apart in order to fit new items and make other changes.





One of the hardest parts (carbon wrap) over with and the toughened 6mm thick glass fitted

Wow this looks amazing, black and green go really well together! Whay did the wifey said about the end product

Nicely done mate!

Love all the wrap and that green wrap looks lush!

Thanks, my wife is very happy now most the house is getting back to normal & shes not having to clean-up saw dust & paint every day lol
the green base under the RES in the photo above has been remade 4 times so far due to changing the tube placement, 1st & 2nd was black, 3rd was green, 4th is now black & im sure i will be remaking it again soon when i change pump & add 2nd RES.
the wrap is 4D, but its hard to show the effect in the photos.

I have to say, the first pics it looked cheap and nasty. HOWEVER!

Very well executed, nice finish it looks professional. We need some more pics of it fully setup.

Impressive!

I'll admit when I saw the first few posts I was not expecting anything like how it turned out.

Amazing job

Very impressive, not normally a fan of green but i gotta say that looks brilliant.