BackDraft Evo (a Nanoxia DS1 Build)

Now changing the subject to something hardware related.


All the fans mounted in BackDraft are PWM, the idea is to have them run off a single control unit that reacts autonomously to the temp changes of the CPU; namely when gaming overclocked and benching they run up and down accordingly.

The obvious candidate would be an Aquaero, this was my initial choice however I know the software still isn't the best and further they require temperature probes to be located at key points; so instead I've decided to try out one of these instead -



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It's a Swiftech 8 Way PWM Splitter :D


Product Description

The function of this device is to connect up to 8 PWM devices (fans and/or pumps) to a single PWM fan conector on the motherboard, thus enabling speed-control of all connected PWM devices concurrently.


Basically I'll be using the CPU header of the motherboard as the Master and in conjunction with a profile created in Gigabyte Easy Tune 6 have a fully antonymous method of control.



Simple but effective ;)



The downside being I've had to order it direct from The States as no one in the UK yet stocks them :(
 
Ok here's another update for you :)


Evo will be my primary day to day rig once completed so needs to be a practical build first and foremost; secondly I think you'll agree it's always nice to have a rig that's pleasing to the eye.


Here's the front plate as was (please note as was lol)



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Aesthetics are good but it's not entirely practical, by that I mean it's fixed in place and secondly its not full cover.




Hmmmm ideally the front plate needs to be practical, aesthetically pleasing, full cover and removable to facilitate easy access to the pump/res.




Time to meet it's replacement which meets all the above criteria :D


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Might need to buff this up some more ;)


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since the aim for the front plate is practicality and good looks, I personally think it needs the cutout for the reservoir fill level.

It breaks up the panel slightly and from a practicality point it's much better to be able to see the fill level I would imagine.

Build is going great by the looks of it, though I must say I preferred the red colour scheme, will be epic either way though.
 
Savage_Smithy said:
since the aim for the front plate is practicality and good looks, I personally think it needs the cutout for the reservoir fill level.

It breaks up the panel slightly and from a practicality point it's much better to be able to see the fill level I would imagine.

Build is going great by the looks of it, though I must say I preferred the red colour scheme, will be epic either way though.
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I actually fabricated 2 plates (one with and one without), the one with actually looked decidedly odd for lack of a better word :(


ince said:
love the red and black on this
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Sadly the poor performance of the EVGA brought the guillotine down on the red/black colour scheme, it was so annoying to have such a well made and aesthetically stunning bit of kit let down by a mere BIOS.
 
Not much of an update I'm sorry to say, time for the next week or so is at a premium :rolleyes:


However...



A 5 minute makeover job on my prized Avexir memory kit


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So much better :D



And the Swiftech 8 Way PWM Splitter has arrived from The States :cool:


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Well in the limited time I've had I've managed to finish up a couple of essential tasks...


I've sprayed the PCI brackets for both the GPU and sound card, I've gone for a textured satin black rather than the usual flat gloss.


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I've also made up some non braided (yes you read correctly lol) front panel extensions.


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Roll on my long awaited time off to do the hardware installation!!
 
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The final prep task completed...

The installation of the Swiftech 8 way PWM splitter and the cable routing/wiring in of the four radiator mounted Piranhas and the three case mounted Alpenföhn fans.


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And the view from the side that matters most


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Yeah, I can live with that :)
 
NoustieChris said:
Still trying to work out how you're going to route the 24 pin.

The back management looks tidy though.
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To be revealed shortly Chris ;)


And thank you, it took a bit of messing about to achieve but it's certainly turned out better than I initially hoped it would; that splitter has certainly made it all the easier :)

parvumsystems said:
That little 8 Way PWM Splitter is awesome. Nobody stocking it in the UK? Defiantly simple and useful solution to a problem I face often.

Feed us more updates please :)
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Agreed, it's a great little bit of kit, very good build quality; they have just released a version with a SATA connection also :)


I just checked once again and no listings from any of the UK suppliers or retailers :(


More updates on the way shortly mate (I have some time off coming up) :D
 
A few things to share with you before the hardware installation :)


Ok first up my choice in CPU block, it needs no introduction...


The XSPC Raystorm


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I've opted to use the optional aluminium bracket ;)


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And a couple of extra features for the case in the form of the PCI blanks I'll be using (again these have been sprayed black) and some blue anodized 6-32 thumbscrews.


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