Project Omega (900D Build)

Alasdairhurst said:
I did some benchmarks with my new GPU. It looks like the CPU makes a lot of difference though in valley:

The GTX 780 is overclocked in both cases to 1.2Ghz core (+200), 7.2Ghz effective memory (+600). I may be able to get more with watercooling it.
The CPU on the new rig isn't overclocked, but the 1100t is slightly overclocked to 3.5ghz

Current Rig
New Rig
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Looking great so far man, really like the colour scheme.

I have the same surname as you :) which is pretty uncommon up here in Scotland.
 
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Bluntwrapped said:
Looking great so far man, really like the colour scheme.

I have the same surname as you :) which is pretty uncommon up here in Scotland.
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Thanks! I have a few more blocks and things now, but I still have the reservoirs to come as they were stuck in parcelforce's version of customs but i've managed to sort it out and delivery is "arranged" it should be 48hr but i'm yet to see any movement. Once you see it all together, you'll be able to see the scheme in it's true colours :D

The other side of the power button is almost finished. i checked out the switching mechanism for the two sets of buttons and they worked, but after soldering it doesn't work, so i've ordered a more robust 6.25mm mount for in the computer and hopefully that should solve the issues.
 
Great work, and an impressive spec machine. I've loving the colour scheme and I can't wait to see it assembled. It's gonna look awesome inside that case especially with such a large window showing it off :) Keep up the superb work.
 
Subbed.. not quite sure how I missed this project log. I can now keep an eye on you ;)

The whole concept looks promising.. love the color scheme. Something tells me that the end game is going to be epic! :)
 
Thanks!

The reservoirs came at 9AM today and they look fantastic! I just need to figure out how to unscrew them and replace the cathodes that i got with it, then sleeve the little switch that comes with the cathode converter as I never even knew i was getting one.
Then i'll post up all the latest pics :D
 
Finally the new update :D

This features:
2x FrozenQ 250mm Liquid Fusion Custom White.
AquaComputer Cuplex Kryos XT
PrimoChill Primoflex Advanced White 13/10 tubing
Finished cable sleeving

Update on the external power switch:









all sleeved



Build log update

The reservoirs!!!


Individual shot


Non lit


PCI bracket switch. Looks terrible and unsleeved.


Soon took care of that. Cut off the extension which was just in the way and stopped me sleeving one of the cables without having to cut and reattach it.


The tubing. Very flexible and looks great!


the CPU Waterblock


More box


Accessories






The actual block


Finally the finished power cable sleeving!
 
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They don't come cheap :( For my custom ones that fit in with my build it cost the following:

Subtotal $236.98
Shipping & Handling $57.40
Discount (SUMMER13) -$35.55
Grand Total $258.83

+ £21.37 VAT charge on the customs.

but if you buy the standard colour ones from over here it costs about £60 each.
 
Update time :) Got lots more stuff today.

The external power switch is now soldered and ready. Just needs some tube covering and coating and it's ready. I created a new PCI bracket for the (now 6.25mm) jack on the PC side for the switch and used the same bracket for the cathode LED switch.

Anyway, lots of watercooling stuff came today :)

The coolant.


The new fan for the back of the case. I may spray the blades white.


Out of the box


Included accessories are a fan speed reducer and a fan cable extender.


And orange mounting thingies


the extra cables. Slightly different shade than my other cables which is disappointing, but i need to find some way of getting the sata cable to be long enough to show the cable on both sides - the SSD when it is mounted and on the motherboard.


Unwrapped


GPU block and fittings




Fittings which won't be visible


Monsoon!


Straight fittings


90 degree fitting


All together


Tube snipper


And the GTX 780 engraved waterblock :D


All the components are ready now :) (Just case modding things left)
 
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I was hoping people would still have some interest :D I'm working on a custom carbon fiber wrapped back and midplate at the moment and should have an update coming soon once they are all cut out :D

Since you are the corsair rep Greybeard, i was wondering if getting a replacement acrylic window (possibly without the metal part to save costs as it just screws in place easily) is possible when my build is completed? It got a bit scratched in the building process which i'm really unhappy about (should have kept it covered!)
 
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Alasdairhurst said:
I was hoping people would still have some interest :D I'm working on a custom carbon fiber wrapped back and midplate at the moment and should have an update coming soon once they are all cut out :D

Since you are the corsair rep Greybeard, i was wondering if getting a replacement acrylic window (possibly without the metal part to save costs as it just screws in place easily) is possible when my build is completed? It got a bit scratched in the building process which i'm really unhappy about (should have kept it covered!)
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Not a problem at all. Though, I can only send you the whole window side panel, as is. No way in our system to work around it. Submit a ticket here and request the window side panel and I'll see to it that it gets process right away.
 
The template is almost finished for the back now. (just need to get the mounting placements for the reservoirs and where the tubing goes straight down to the basement as per that green concept that i did)
I'll have some new images up tomorrow :)
 
Okay, here's the new update:

Radiator fitted in place:


Watercooling bits for the basement


The new orange alpenfohn fan fitted.


Finally got the orange monsoon stop fittings and the extensions that were missing from the pump.


Started on the template for the back panel. The original panel is full of holes and stuff that have been punched through that look messy and that i don't need so i'm making the new one and carbon wrapping it :D


Here's the cut one for the basement. I just need to finish the back and line up the reservoirs so that i can line up the holes for were the tubing comes out of them and down into the basement.


Fitted a spare old mobo that i had lying around to make sure the screws were lined up right and the extra thickness of the panel didn't interfere with anything.


Woo! Athlon 64!


Template all cut out. All that is left is the reservoir holes creating.


And fitted with the motherboard. Looks a lot neater despite the white which will be black when it's done.
 
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