Soldato
Project Name: Woody 
Project Ethos & Cube - Desk Awesomeness
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I need a bit of help.
So I will be using 120mm fans, especially 2 for a Corsair H100i cooler.
2 things to keep in mind, the wood is 19mm thick, and the fans are 25mm thick.
What I was thinking is cutting a hole in the wood to fit the 2 fans in snug.
And then the cooler screws into it.
But I need some way to mount it to the desk.
What I was thinking is trying to get some 2mm thick aluminum cut out in the middle to fit the 120mm fans.
With little pop outs or rounded corners to screw the fan into.
I have done a really rough drawing in paint.
Basically the black is a aluminum cut out, that I will screw flat into the desk.
And then the fans into those corners, and through into a radiator.
But does anyone know where I can get something like this?
So I will be using 120mm fans, especially 2 for a Corsair H100i cooler.
2 things to keep in mind, the wood is 19mm thick, and the fans are 25mm thick.
What I was thinking is cutting a hole in the wood to fit the 2 fans in snug.
And then the cooler screws into it.
But I need some way to mount it to the desk.
What I was thinking is trying to get some 2mm thick aluminum cut out in the middle to fit the 120mm fans.
With little pop outs or rounded corners to screw the fan into.
I have done a really rough drawing in paint.
Basically the black is a aluminum cut out, that I will screw flat into the desk.
And then the fans into those corners, and through into a radiator.
But does anyone know where I can get something like this?
What you have described looks similar to a radiator mount.
Phobya, XSPC all make them. Google it... I'd post the name of an alternative supplier (I can't find them on OCUK's site!) but it's against the rules...
Phobya, XSPC all make them. Google it... I'd post the name of an alternative supplier (I can't find them on OCUK's site!) but it's against the rules...
I need a bit of help.
So I will be using 120mm fans, especially 2 for a Corsair H100i cooler.
2 things to keep in mind, the wood is 19mm thick, and the fans are 25mm thick.
What I was thinking is cutting a hole in the wood to fit the 2 fans in snug.
And then the cooler screws into it.
But I need some way to mount it to the desk.
What I was thinking is trying to get some 2mm thick aluminum cut out in the middle to fit the 120mm fans.
With little pop outs or rounded corners to screw the fan into.
I have done a really rough drawing in paint.
Basically the black is a aluminum cut out, that I will screw flat into the desk.
And then the fans into those corners, and through into a radiator.
But does anyone know where I can get something like this?
Motherboard standoffs arrived.
These will hold the perspex motherboard tray off the bottom of the desk by 15mm.
And some silicon rubber washers for most if not all my screws.
Should help dampen some sound and provide some nice cushions
I'm going to have to completely plagiarise your build when I eventually upgrade and build my desk-computer. I'm VERY impressed with the concept, which IMO just gets better and better...
PS - can you let me know via the trust email address where you got those motherboard stand-offs. I'd like to get some...
Sorry there hasn't been an update in awhile.
My mate is still busy with life so will continue when he is back down to earth.
I have also decided to forgo the Corsair all in one cooler and do a proper watercooling loops.
It kinda makes sense on this type of project.
Been looking at some awesome parts.
Will post a list once I'm fully decided.
My mate is still busy with life so will continue when he is back down to earth.
I have also decided to forgo the Corsair all in one cooler and do a proper watercooling loops.
It kinda makes sense on this type of project.
Been looking at some awesome parts.
Will post a list once I'm fully decided.
Soldato
Very nice!
So today I ordered a XSPC AX480 Rad.
I will integrate this into my loop but I needed it now so that I can make sizing adjustments to my desk to fit it nicely.
I also got a Bitspower Mesh Radguard 480 so that I can try mounting it nicely.
I will take proper pics when they arrive.
My box of goodies for this build is getting large.
Really have to start finishing off the desk.
I will integrate this into my loop but I needed it now so that I can make sizing adjustments to my desk to fit it nicely.
I also got a Bitspower Mesh Radguard 480 so that I can try mounting it nicely.
I will take proper pics when they arrive.
My box of goodies for this build is getting large.
Really have to start finishing off the desk.
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Very interesting build here, have seen a similar project called 'the desk'. Albeit it was't watercooled nor had a curvature to the design.
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Nice looking build there! That quad fan rad makes me jelly!
Soldato
Your desk is porn to my eyes.
So I have decided to detail some of the building work so far:
Started out with 2 sheets of wood, and 1 solid oak posts:
Meet Chris, my Carpenter friend...
Cutting out the different sections we needed:
A Pile of wood that will become something awesome:
Got wood?
Starting to iron on the sides so it looks pwetty:
Veneering 101:
Cutting out the curve:
Biscuit joints:
Joints:
Some more:
How they slot together, just missing the leg here:
Plaining the legs:
Legs all cut and ready:
Making the curve, having to slice out so that it can bend on itself:
Curve glued together:
Curve held together for about 2 days:
Torture:
Finally free and checking the fit:
Making the draws:
Some more draws:
Veneering the edges of draws:
Curve veneered and ready to go:
So pwetty:
Cant get enough:
Desk taken home to start being put together:
First stand before we realised we needed to change it:
Editing plans and cutting off the top:
Sad to see it go, but its for the best:
All cut up, and how it lies currently:
Hopefully will start work next week again
Started out with 2 sheets of wood, and 1 solid oak posts:
Meet Chris, my Carpenter friend...
Cutting out the different sections we needed:
A Pile of wood that will become something awesome:
Got wood?
Starting to iron on the sides so it looks pwetty:
Veneering 101:
Cutting out the curve:
Biscuit joints:
Joints:
Some more:
How they slot together, just missing the leg here:
Plaining the legs:
Legs all cut and ready:
Making the curve, having to slice out so that it can bend on itself:
Curve glued together:
Curve held together for about 2 days:
Torture:
Finally free and checking the fit:
Making the draws:
Some more draws:
Veneering the edges of draws:
Curve veneered and ready to go:
So pwetty:
Cant get enough:
Desk taken home to start being put together:
First stand before we realised we needed to change it:
Editing plans and cutting off the top:
Sad to see it go, but its for the best:
All cut up, and how it lies currently:
Hopefully will start work next week again
Current Hardware as it stands.
Will hopefully upgrade more soon:
Current Gaming PC Hardware:
Configuration :
CPU: Intel Core i7-930 Processor 1366
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X58
GPU: Asus 560 ti Top
SSD Boot: Samsung 128gb 840 Pro (Yet to purchase)
SSD Gaming Drive: Samsung 256gb 840 Pro (Yet to purchase)
RAM: Corsair 6GB DDR3 Dominator
PSU: Seasonic Platinum Series 1000w
Fan Controller: Lamptron FC5 v2
Monitor: BenQ 24" 2411T
Game Gear:
Mouse: Razer Mamba 2012
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013
Mouse Pad: Razer Megasoma 2 (Yet to purchase)
Server:
Will be built when Haswell comes out
Watercooling loop:
CPU Block: XSPC RayStorm Chrome CPU Waterblock
Reservoir: XSPC Twin D5 Dual Bay Reservoir
Pumps: XSPC D5 Vario Pump x 2
Radiators 360: XSPC AX360 Triple Radiator
Radiators 480: XSPC AX480 Quad Radiator x2 (Hopefully, I have 1 currently)
Tubes: Will be making copper tubing (Plumber for a brother)
Fittings: Aquatuning 10mm G1/4 push-in fitting - black nickel
The Watercooling loop will go between the gaming machine, and cool the server CPU.
Will hopefully upgrade more soon:
Current Gaming PC Hardware:
Configuration :
CPU: Intel Core i7-930 Processor 1366
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X58
GPU: Asus 560 ti Top
SSD Boot: Samsung 128gb 840 Pro (Yet to purchase)
SSD Gaming Drive: Samsung 256gb 840 Pro (Yet to purchase)
RAM: Corsair 6GB DDR3 Dominator
PSU: Seasonic Platinum Series 1000w
Fan Controller: Lamptron FC5 v2
Monitor: BenQ 24" 2411T
Game Gear:
Mouse: Razer Mamba 2012
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013
Mouse Pad: Razer Megasoma 2 (Yet to purchase)
Server:
Will be built when Haswell comes out
Watercooling loop:
CPU Block: XSPC RayStorm Chrome CPU Waterblock
Reservoir: XSPC Twin D5 Dual Bay Reservoir
Pumps: XSPC D5 Vario Pump x 2
Radiators 360: XSPC AX360 Triple Radiator
Radiators 480: XSPC AX480 Quad Radiator x2 (Hopefully, I have 1 currently)
Tubes: Will be making copper tubing (Plumber for a brother)
Fittings: Aquatuning 10mm G1/4 push-in fitting - black nickel
The Watercooling loop will go between the gaming machine, and cool the server CPU.
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