Build 5 TJ07

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Jamsames said:
bloody gorgeous! i bet your well happy with it
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Cheers. Really pleased with it. My XSPC bay res is annoying as the front doesn't look right. I may sneak a Bitspower tube res in the drive bay and D5 top in the bottom (anything to keep messing!!):D

GoogalyMoogaly said:
How do those XSPC SLI connectors actually attach/connect?
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There are screw 4 holes in the in the top and bottom next to the G1/4. The seal tight with a grommet. I prefer the look to tubing and a complete bonus is that the cards feel like one due to the rigidity, handy for installing etc
 
GoogalyMoogaly said:
Yes, I like the look also and am considering the XSPC blocks over the Aquacomputer blocks for that reason. I'm tempted to go Tri-SLI though, would these work across 3 cards? (I'm guessing serial definitely will, what about parallel?)

EDIT: I also see you're using EVGA cards with backplates. Did that affect the waterblock install in any way? (I'm afraid that due to the slight extra depth I'd over-tighten the screws)
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Pretty sure you would have to go serial with the blocks.

The back plates are attached using holes that the block doesn't. The plates are rested on and I uses some M3 nuts & bolts
 
leoncc said:
Also do you know where I can find some countersunk screws in black to put the case internals back together? I don't think they are M3? I can't find them absolutely anywhere.

I asked Nils but he doesn't have any, but what is he using in the MKII then!?
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The countersink screws are 6/32 thread. I was looking for some but not found any yet. That's the problem when you start modding there's about £30 in lovely hex head screws all hidden from view.
 
The part addiction continues!!!. The XSPC bay res was great in my 800D. In the TJ07 with its simple panel design I find the resonance too audible and the front panel doesn't look right due to the slightly oversize bay res.

I've gone for a pump top and single bay res. I'm going to try and hide the res so the front is cleaner.

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Hukkel said:
Nice build. Why don't you use the combs with the mobo backplate?

I have a big bunch of black 6-32 screws from the US, but I am in mainland Europe.
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TO be honest the combs edition was unavailable at the time. Looking at pics of builds with it there is no difference in visual. I think I slightly prefer the plate I have. Thanks for your comments btw;)
 
All done.

Added a Koolance CPU 380 which drastically improveed over the XSPC Raystorm.
Also put in a Koolance TNK-501 res which is a stunning bit of kit.
Swapped the old P67 Maximus IV for a new Maximus V Gene Z77

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Thanks very much fellas. I must be happy with it too. The case side hasn't been off since 27th Jan. I've usually swapped cases or something significant in a month.
 
Hukkel said:
Looking very nice. Very clean. Ik like that.

Too bad you got rid of the Raystorm.

And someone has been doing some serious shopping @ Colderzero I see ;)
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Just the mobo backplate and 5.25 side cover from cold zero I fabricated the white bay plastics. I got rid of the raystorm and my temps dropped significantly. Really impressed with the 380. I think it's the fact its far easier to seat
 
Hukkel said:
Okay you also fabricated the rear panels yourself? And the top window?

Anyway, good stuff. I hope my Raystorm will give me good temps.
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No they are pulse modding. Raystorm is a great block had one for about 6months. Just found temps to be around 3-4oc lower with the koolance block
 
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