Project Ethos & Cube - Desk Awesomeness
- Thread starter SavellM
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Hey man.
Ye the thickness is what caught me out the first time.
If you look at the origional sketchup it was thick enough for a full size GPU and everything standing up.
But this caused my legs and arms to be uncomfortable.
See here:
So we had to improvise.
I then decided that the Server would be come half height and cut off the top of the desk.
We took out the top draw, and dropped the desk down into that top draw which then would house the full size Gaming mobo and full size GPU and anything else I could throw at it.
Like so:
This gave us about 100mm or so off the top.
It works nicely now.
I haven't done too much, as I'm waiting on new mobos' and cpu's and things.
So got nothing to update at the moment.
I have done the 3 fans at the back and sleeved them.
Tested that out and it works nicely on the fan controller.
Ye the thickness is what caught me out the first time.
If you look at the origional sketchup it was thick enough for a full size GPU and everything standing up.
But this caused my legs and arms to be uncomfortable.
See here:
So we had to improvise.
I then decided that the Server would be come half height and cut off the top of the desk.
We took out the top draw, and dropped the desk down into that top draw which then would house the full size Gaming mobo and full size GPU and anything else I could throw at it.
Like so:
This gave us about 100mm or so off the top.
It works nicely now.
I haven't done too much, as I'm waiting on new mobos' and cpu's and things.
So got nothing to update at the moment.
I have done the 3 fans at the back and sleeved them.
Tested that out and it works nicely on the fan controller.
So some more toys arrived.
4x 3tb WD Reds - This will be their general layout.
Dominator Platinum Lightbar upgrade kit
Installed
Testing out the Fan Controller
Fans hooked up and all working, phew!
Cables nicely sleeved and shrink wrapped...
Final setup for the Rad & Pumps
I have also just spent WAY too much money on the Deluxe White Bitspower fittings...
I've decided to change the copper pipe to use Acrylic tubing.
As such I have changed out all the old fittings to Deluxe White to match the liquid
4x 3tb WD Reds - This will be their general layout.
Dominator Platinum Lightbar upgrade kit
Installed
Testing out the Fan Controller
Fans hooked up and all working, phew!
Cables nicely sleeved and shrink wrapped...
Final setup for the Rad & Pumps
I have also just spent WAY too much money on the Deluxe White Bitspower fittings...
I've decided to change the copper pipe to use Acrylic tubing.
As such I have changed out all the old fittings to Deluxe White to match the liquid
Haha sorry 
I've been away for the last week due to work.
But I have the hardware in the office for my server.
So will be building that hopefully when I get back.
Still waiting on the Maximus VI Formula which should be released next month.
So I'll take new pics when I get to rebuilding
Also have a new HTPC to build
I've been away for the last week due to work.
But I have the hardware in the office for my server.
So will be building that hopefully when I get back.
Still waiting on the Maximus VI Formula which should be released next month.
So I'll take new pics when I get to rebuilding
Also have a new HTPC to build
So a small update.
Took out my HTPC and started the rebuild:
2 Beautiful Mobo's with 2x i5 4670T's
1 for Server and 1 for HTPC:
Dirty old HTPC
Cleaned out still have a little bit of work to do new HTPC
Big brother Sabertooth in the Server tray on the desk
i5 Seated!
Temp setup just checking it works
All working nicely
Need to make new PSU cables for the server.
And get the HDD's connected.
I have a nice plan to mount the HDD's in the desk so it looks good.
At least I hope
Took out my HTPC and started the rebuild:
2 Beautiful Mobo's with 2x i5 4670T's
1 for Server and 1 for HTPC:
Dirty old HTPC
Cleaned out still have a little bit of work to do new HTPC
Big brother Sabertooth in the Server tray on the desk
i5 Seated!
Temp setup just checking it works
All working nicely
Need to make new PSU cables for the server.
And get the HDD's connected.
I have a nice plan to mount the HDD's in the desk so it looks good.
At least I hope
So something small but a good start has turned up:
So pwetty:
So to get further I'm still waiting on:
Asus VI Formula
GTX 780 (not sure which yet)
Asus 27" PB278Q
And 1 more 256GB Samsung 840 Pro
Lastly the Acrylic tubing
I can then get both machines up and running including starting the Watercooling...
So pwetty:
So to get further I'm still waiting on:
Asus VI Formula
GTX 780 (not sure which yet)
Asus 27" PB278Q
And 1 more 256GB Samsung 840 Pro
Lastly the Acrylic tubing
I can then get both machines up and running including starting the Watercooling...
So got a bit of time this afternoon to work on the beloved!
Was finishing off testing and installing some LED's, making and fitting the HDD holders, and testing out the fittings for the CD/Fan Controller cover.
We tried a few things for the LED's.
Under the tray shining up, above the tray shining up under the mobo, and on the bottom of the mobo shining down into the tray.
I found that shining it down worked the best and made the whole try ping up nicely.
So fitting:
Test pic in bright day light:
Getting the HDD's started for the mounts.
But whats with the mobo standoffs?!
Nice bit of rubber washers to hopefully dampen any vibrations:
4 HDD's primed and ready:
Umm say what?
Starting to take shape:
Little recessed notches to stop the HDD's from moving around:
You can see how it sits in place:
Can see the rubber washers acting as a spacer and hopefully stop vibrations:
Getting the CD cover sorted.
Screw hole counter sunk:
All sorted...
Now a nice night shot of the LED's:
The tray needs a big clean so excuse the dusty look:
That's all for now...
Been trying to finish off the PSU cables man its a nightmare and takes forever...
Was finishing off testing and installing some LED's, making and fitting the HDD holders, and testing out the fittings for the CD/Fan Controller cover.
We tried a few things for the LED's.
Under the tray shining up, above the tray shining up under the mobo, and on the bottom of the mobo shining down into the tray.
I found that shining it down worked the best and made the whole try ping up nicely.
So fitting:
Test pic in bright day light:
Getting the HDD's started for the mounts.
But whats with the mobo standoffs?!
Nice bit of rubber washers to hopefully dampen any vibrations:
4 HDD's primed and ready:
Umm say what?
Starting to take shape:
Little recessed notches to stop the HDD's from moving around:
You can see how it sits in place:
Can see the rubber washers acting as a spacer and hopefully stop vibrations:
Getting the CD cover sorted.
Screw hole counter sunk:
All sorted...
Now a nice night shot of the LED's:
The tray needs a big clean so excuse the dusty look:
That's all for now...
Been trying to finish off the PSU cables man its a nightmare and takes forever...
Nice update!
One personal niggel, i think that the LED at the bottom of the tray is too bright
Ye those night shots are taking in too much light.
In real life its not that bright I promise you.
Just my camera shutter was staying open too long, letting in too much light.
Bwhahaha that made me LOL!
I will do as I do more work.
Still doing the boring PSU cables... It takes a freaking AGE!
So I know I have been neglecting the desk a little.
Life has been busy, and I have been away.
But I got back at 2am Sunday morning, and slept a little.
Then decided to get the PSU cables for the Server finished.
I am still waiting on the Seasonic PSU connectors to join them all up but at least the cables are done now.
I tried to make a start on getting the Sata Power connectors done for the server too, but it seems my 18awg wire is too thick to get pushed in without damaging the cable itself.
So I have ordered some more wire to try to get it to fit nicely.
I have also ordered the acrylic tubing and a special pic for the gaming side of things:
Enjoy
Life has been busy, and I have been away.
But I got back at 2am Sunday morning, and slept a little.
Then decided to get the PSU cables for the Server finished.
I am still waiting on the Seasonic PSU connectors to join them all up but at least the cables are done now.
I tried to make a start on getting the Sata Power connectors done for the server too, but it seems my 18awg wire is too thick to get pushed in without damaging the cable itself.
So I have ordered some more wire to try to get it to fit nicely.
I have also ordered the acrylic tubing and a special pic for the gaming side of things:
Enjoy
Got a bit of time this weekend.
Firstly might have mislead you slightly, one of those GPU's was for a mate so not both for this build. But I will probably get another 780 in the future, not right now.
Installed the EVGA Classified backplate on the GPU.
Put it all in the Mobo tray and installed the CPU.
Im using the stock Intel cooler for now, as still waiting on EK to release the EVGA Classy 780 Waterblock.
The Acrylic pipe should be here shortly so I'm almost ready to go.
Testing it out for now to make sure it works OK.
Just a quick shot more to come soon
But the story goes:
I put it all together, the mobo lights up and shows power.
Pressing the start button and the PSU clicks and nothing...
Mobo still has lights but no fans or anything.
Spend a bit more time trying and nothing at all.
Replaced the 8pin mobo power cable and tried again and nothing...
Took out the GPU, and tried using onboard GPU, and works perfectly...
Oh man DOA GPU?!
Find some original GPU power cable and boom works perfectly.
Oh crud so my custom cables are messed.
Trace the cables through to make 100% sure they are OK, and man did I mess up somewhere.
Some of the cables were going to the totally wrong place on the other side of the connection.
Removed the cables and re-seated them in the correct position, re-plugged them all in, and powered on fine!
PHEW!
Just need to make another 4pin Mobo power cable when I got a second.
So all working now.
Installed Win 8 and some games to do a little testing, and man is it good!
Next need to finish off the server, and get that back into place.
Make the SATA cables (Still waiting on new wire)
And ye the project continues but its coming along now
Firstly might have mislead you slightly, one of those GPU's was for a mate so not both for this build. But I will probably get another 780 in the future, not right now.
Installed the EVGA Classified backplate on the GPU.
Put it all in the Mobo tray and installed the CPU.
Im using the stock Intel cooler for now, as still waiting on EK to release the EVGA Classy 780 Waterblock.
The Acrylic pipe should be here shortly so I'm almost ready to go.
Testing it out for now to make sure it works OK.
Just a quick shot more to come soon
But the story goes:
I put it all together, the mobo lights up and shows power.
Pressing the start button and the PSU clicks and nothing...
Mobo still has lights but no fans or anything.
Spend a bit more time trying and nothing at all.
Replaced the 8pin mobo power cable and tried again and nothing...
Took out the GPU, and tried using onboard GPU, and works perfectly...
Oh man DOA GPU?!
Find some original GPU power cable and boom works perfectly.
Oh crud so my custom cables are messed.
Trace the cables through to make 100% sure they are OK, and man did I mess up somewhere.
Some of the cables were going to the totally wrong place on the other side of the connection.
Removed the cables and re-seated them in the correct position, re-plugged them all in, and powered on fine!
PHEW!
Just need to make another 4pin Mobo power cable when I got a second.
So all working now.
Installed Win 8 and some games to do a little testing, and man is it good!
Next need to finish off the server, and get that back into place.
Make the SATA cables (Still waiting on new wire)
And ye the project continues but its coming along now