Project LAZARUS - Skulltrail D5400XS + QX9775

Polarblair · 13 Dec 2016 at 10:44

Even MOAR RAD

I really need to stop making impulse buys while im browsing tinternet on the throne.

I may have just bought an Alphacool Monsta 480mm Rad.
"Where on earth do I plan on fitting that?!" I hear no one cry

Well, I may not just be getting one but two. More on that later

implosiveturnip · 13 Dec 2016 at 11:32

This is properly mental. Subbed

Polarblair · 13 Dec 2016 at 12:34

implosiveturnip said:
This is properly mental. Subbed

Cheers!

Did a quick update on the 3D model and I can confirm this case should fit 3no. Alphacool 480 UT 60's and 2no. 480 Monsta rads. I think I should be sorted cooling wise!

5GHz here I come (hopefully)!

Polarblair · 15 Dec 2016 at 10:19

Second TJ07 case has arrived!

Can now get on with the fabrication side of things as well as the Rad-array

OJ46 · 15 Dec 2016 at 10:55

Well if there was one thing this build was lacking it was definitely radiator area, so good to see you've sorted it with a Monsta or 2

Mcthommo · 15 Dec 2016 at 10:58

This could be epic- I've always wondered about doing something like this as it would keep the main case clean as while getting massive cooling potential all within the confines of 2 largely TJ07- I miss mine still

Polarblair · 15 Dec 2016 at 11:26

Mcthommo said:
This could be epic- I've always wondered about doing something like this as it would keep the main case clean as while getting massive cooling potential all within the confines of 2 largely TJ07- I miss mine still

Lets hope I can deliver! Already have all the aluminium brazing kit and have since simplified the joining method so its looking good

I do need to fit the second Monsta rad in the basement of the first case but should still look very clean. (custom basement design of course - loop layout unaffected)
Also will retain some of the original TJ07 styling we all know and love with that wide low level grill in the side of the case. Will of course be putting my spin on it

OJ46 said:
Well if there was one thing this build was lacking it was definitely radiator area, so good to see you've sorted it with a Monsta or 2

Well the last thing I want is to get all this done and end up looking back and thinking "if only I had just built in one more Monsta rad, I could have pushed it just that bit further"

At this point its hardly adding any cost - price difference between the UT60 and Monsta is negligable anyway! YOLO

Polarblair · 16 Dec 2016 at 00:37

Yup - fits.

Polarblair · 16 Dec 2016 at 17:05

Fatman1 has landed!

Polarblair · 17 Dec 2016 at 11:00

Think I may need a bigger desk...

Polarblair · 17 Dec 2016 at 15:14

Had a look at the mobo and looks like I have 3no. 4pin connectors. Thats three out of 5 rads taken care of (24 fans)

Should be able to handle the remaining 16 rad fans from the Aquaero4 and save some money.

The plan is to incorporate some inline sensors into the base of the case. I put these back in the latest design revision as I reintroduced the basement to fit two of the Monsta Rads

Polarblair · 17 Dec 2016 at 17:45

Having a little mockup test to check dimensions. These things are HUGE!

FML1990 · 17 Dec 2016 at 18:00

I cant wait to see how this ends up

Polarblair · 17 Dec 2016 at 18:37

FML1990 said:
I cant wait to see how this ends up

Cheers! But prepare yourself for a long wait as this definitely wont be coming together overnight!

SamyBoy13 · 17 Dec 2016 at 19:21

OMG that looks amazing!

MegaMasher · 17 Dec 2016 at 20:49

Man this is huge! Are you going to move in after its all done?

Polarblair · 17 Dec 2016 at 21:00

SamyBoy13 said:
OMG that looks amazing!

Thank you kindly!

MegaMasher said:
Man this is huge! Are you going to move in after its all done?

Well seeing as I'll be selling my house to finance this build I'll probably have to!

MegaMasher · 17 Dec 2016 at 21:06

Polarblair said:
Well seeing as I'll be selling my house to finance this build I'll probably have to!

Hahaha I don't even think I've ever had as much money as this is probably costing

Polarblair · 17 Dec 2016 at 21:45

MegaMasher said:
Hahaha I don't even think I've ever had as much money as this is probably costing

Well the good news is that I already had all the primary components. Admittedly the fitting list is pretty heavy so hardline may be a later addition.
At least I have plenty of time. The system is already 8 years old so not much of a rush now

Keeping a sharp eye out for good second hand deals!

Polarblair · 21 Dec 2016 at 10:19

Fire and Molten Metal

HTS 2000 Brazing Rods have arrived. Just need to find me some cheap T-slot aluminium. Will probably weld the two aluminum uni-bodies together then use an automotive body filler to make the join disappear.

Would take too long to build it up in welds and be less cost effective anyway. Should be an easier job to sand and prep for paint too.