Project: Juggernaut
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I didn't like the shape of the lower pump to gpu terminal pipework so went back to the original with a slight mod to give adequate clearance of the pci-e supply connectors.
Still waiting on those right angle connectors. Hopefully delivery tomorrow.
You don't really notice the kink side on so looks alright. It needs the kink regardless of the connectors to keep it square with the pump going this way with the pipework.
Still waiting on those right angle connectors. Hopefully delivery tomorrow.
You don't really notice the kink side on so looks alright. It needs the kink regardless of the connectors to keep it square with the pump going this way with the pipework.
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Just some more shots. Fitted a Tri-SLI bridge as I am temp to make a copper plate for that atleast just to try, might be too much.
Just testing with some LED's
Maybe even a 204mm res tube to fill the space. I have bought some blue coolant in keeping with the blue accents of the mobo.
Just testing with some LED's
Maybe even a 204mm res tube to fill the space. I have bought some blue coolant in keeping with the blue accents of the mobo.
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Soldato
I hate to say it but I prefer the previous pipe. Maybe it's just the pics bit it just looks a bit, well, kinked.
LEDs in blue are going to wash out the copper colour - especially once you shine up those pipes. You would probably get better results from the copper with and orange set. To get the blue accents too, you'd have to go white..
Which on the plus side, makes it easy to work on the inside as it's basically just lit.
LEDs in blue are going to wash out the copper colour - especially once you shine up those pipes. You would probably get better results from the copper with and orange set. To get the blue accents too, you'd have to go white..
Which on the plus side, makes it easy to work on the inside as it's basically just lit.
Oh its definitely kinked. lol Didn't really have a choice it needs to step out somewhere and seeing as it would foul the pci-e connectors it was the only place to make the step. As for the colour scheme I've still got a bit of a blue fetish but yes white is most likely the choice, infact it will be once its done.
Cant decide on that bottom pipe.
Cant decide on that bottom pipe.
I never intended to go with a particular theme. I've never done a watercooling setup or gone SLI before so bit the bullet. I went with copper because I find it very easy to work with, have the tools and also the pipe. Plus I like the way it looks and although it has been done a lot before its still not that common.
Its a very straightforward build at the end of the day so was not really going to put up a log.
STILL waiting on bits, one of my orders has been shipped a while ago so need to chase that as I cant complete the loop although will probably start polishing the copper up over the weekend!
I have decided not to go too mad with the copper plating, though. Just the GPU's and maybe a custom SLI bridge cover.
Its a very straightforward build at the end of the day so was not really going to put up a log.
STILL waiting on bits, one of my orders has been shipped a while ago so need to chase that as I cant complete the loop although will probably start polishing the copper up over the weekend!
I have decided not to go too mad with the copper plating, though. Just the GPU's and maybe a custom SLI bridge cover.
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Soldato
Shiny copper looks great end of. Only thing that could cause you issues is a large plate of - sat GPU backplate - if nicely shiny could act like a mirror and sort of ruin the lighting effect. Might be fine depending on the angle, just something to think about.
Another thing to think about is making it stay shiny. Would it be worth putting a coat of clear varnish on after its polished to a suitable shine?
Something I read might make you grin. Someone was talking about copper tubing (advanced, difficult, not for beginners...so we'll done!) and they mentioned that because the copper piping is a good conductor of heat, it should, to a certain degree, act like additional radiator...which is a nice bonus
Another thing to think about is making it stay shiny. Would it be worth putting a coat of clear varnish on after its polished to a suitable shine?
Something I read might make you grin. Someone was talking about copper tubing (advanced, difficult, not for beginners...so we'll done!) and they mentioned that because the copper piping is a good conductor of heat, it should, to a certain degree, act like additional radiator...which is a nice bonus
Shiny copper looks great end of. Only thing that could cause you issues is a large plate of - sat GPU backplate - if nicely shiny could act like a mirror and sort of ruin the lighting effect. Might be fine depending on the angle, just something to think about.
Another thing to think about is making it stay shiny. Would it be worth putting a coat of clear varnish on after its polished to a suitable shine?
Something I read might make you grin. Someone was talking about copper tubing (advanced, difficult, not for beginners...so we'll done!) and they mentioned that because the copper piping is a good conductor of heat, it should, to a certain degree, act like additional radiator...which is a nice bonus
Thanks Cenedd.
I bought the two pre-cut pieces of copper plate, for the GPU's for less than £10 delivered so worth testing it out. I may go for a slightly dull finish, similar to the supremacy block rather than mirror like.
I have done a fair bit of fabrication work previously so this is not THAT new to me but always wanted to do a custom loop but never got round to it.
I doubt the coppers ability to radiate heat will have much of an improvement overall. Its internal to the case so its additional case ambient heat that needs to be exhausted. I guess without actually knowing for sure the difference would be negligible.
Also thinking about copper fan grilles but that's just a thought for now.
I will be lacquering the pipework to stop contamination once I have it all how I want it.
Soldato
The fact we have no empirical evidence that the copper tubing will radiate (or convector really) any significant amount of heat is irrelevant. In your head it makes loads of difference so it must be true. Meh, it works for air cooler and razor blade manufacturers: "Ours has more heat pipes/blades so is clearly better!" 
Meh, it works for air cooler and razor blade manufacturers: "Ours has more heat pipes/blades so is clearly better!" In my head there is very little care for the amount of difference the copper pipes will make to cooling efficiency.lol
Its more a process of I like copper pipe, I have copper pipe and I have the tools. Lets make a copper pipe custom loop.
Its more a process of I like copper pipe, I have copper pipe and I have the tools. Lets make a copper pipe custom loop.
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I must admit the look of the copper pipes in a water cooling set up looks really good.
this makes me half tempted to try doing it myself
this makes me half tempted to try doing it myself
I was going to do something with the mobo aswell but decided against it. Keep it blue and also I will be using blue coolant mix.
My orders have been messed up for some parts so didn't get everything. Oh well, more waiting. I did manage to get one right angle which I could use to cut the pipework to length so basically gone as far as I can go. I also swapped out the 140 res for a taller 250 (204mm) to fill the space at the front. I am hoping with this filled with blue coolant it will help to tie in the motherboard with the rest of the system.
Just a couple of photos. Nothing new really just angle and res.
My orders have been messed up for some parts so didn't get everything. Oh well, more waiting. I did manage to get one right angle which I could use to cut the pipework to length so basically gone as far as I can go. I also swapped out the 140 res for a taller 250 (204mm) to fill the space at the front. I am hoping with this filled with blue coolant it will help to tie in the motherboard with the rest of the system.
Just a couple of photos. Nothing new really just angle and res.
Soldato
See that Bitspower right angle? THAT's how shiny you need the copper
Also, Fractal Designs silly white PCI slot covers need to be change. Why do they think white covers go well with an all black case? These should do: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silv...-bp-pci-slot-covers-black-matt-ca-187-sv.html Assuming the pictures are inaccurate - I think they're showing the black nickel variety rather than matt black.
Do prefer that bottom tube...sorry. Is the res getting some additional support from the pipe at the top?
Also, Fractal Designs silly white PCI slot covers need to be change. Why do they think white covers go well with an all black case? These should do: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/silv...-bp-pci-slot-covers-black-matt-ca-187-sv.html Assuming the pictures are inaccurate - I think they're showing the black nickel variety rather than matt black.
Do prefer that bottom tube...sorry. Is the res getting some additional support from the pipe at the top?
Be patient Cenedd.. Awesome shininess will come.
I was even thinking maybe copper pci slot covers? May have to be copper paint but well see. Man, white and black is a great combo just not in my setup now so yeah would be good to maybe change those. Personal preference at the end of the day.
I agree about the bottom pipe now tbh, will be staying. Not planning on any additional support for the res as I don't think its needed.
I was even thinking maybe copper pci slot covers? May have to be copper paint but well see. Man, white and black is a great combo just not in my setup now so yeah would be good to maybe change those. Personal preference at the end of the day.
I agree about the bottom pipe now tbh, will be staying. Not planning on any additional support for the res as I don't think its needed.
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Soldato
Meh, I'm done with patience! Just waiting for the 6th and hopefully final coat of varnish on the kitchen worktops to dry. Let's see her get watermarks through that!
Copper slot covers could work nicely if you leave the bits of the case between them black. You'd need to take all the plates off the cards and paint those too though
The res support, I meant that in the pictures it looks like the pipe to the rad is touching the res. No issue if it is, just curious as to whether it was an optical illusion. Bigger res does look better though. The old one did look a bit dwarfed now you've pointed it out.
Copper slot covers could work nicely if you leave the bits of the case between them black. You'd need to take all the plates off the cards and paint those too though
The res support, I meant that in the pictures it looks like the pipe to the rad is touching the res. No issue if it is, just curious as to whether it was an optical illusion. Bigger res does look better though. The old one did look a bit dwarfed now you've pointed it out.
Soldato
Ooh it's so shiny. Nice work. Get those elbows greasing! 
Nice work. Get those elbows greasing! 
Soldato
This would look glorious if it were not for the fact that the motherboard is covered in blue. I truly laud your work on the pipes but that board needs a good seeing to.