Enthoo is compatible, I want to use it but I do really like the Caselabs for sure. Would certainly give some breathing room.
Project : Primo Midas
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Enthoo is compatible, I want to use it but I do really like the Caselabs for sure. Would certainly give some breathing room.
Just to let you know where I'm at...
The following items I have purchased
Asus Z10PE-D8-WS motherboard
Dual Xeon V3 14 core CPU's (Had to source out with UK)
Dual Alpenföhn Sella CPU Cooler's (One from Stulid via MM) These are only for testing prior to finalising WC setup.
Monsoon Hardline Pipe bending kit
Monsoon Acrylic Black Hardline tubing and conversion kit for existing fittings
WD 6TB My Cloud Mirror NAS Storage
Corsair K70 RGB MX Red Keyboard (My ducky I can't get used to so we'll see)
Want/Need
Ok a few questions have been asked about the case, now I'd love to use the Enthoo Primo, but if it's not going work, I'll have to definitely consider Caselabs, they are stunning cases for big rigs like this.
Also I've written to some companies to get sponsorship, my outlay already has been quite expensive, but if I don't get any then hey ho !
Companies written to...
Crucial
Plextor (can anyone guess what for?)
EKWB (Fairly obvious one, considering how much of their hardware I've used)
I still need to aquire
2nd EKWB Supremacy Gold CPU waterblock
Some more conversion kit fittings for Monsoon
Most importantly the RAM, jeez its no cheap ! Sitting on the fence with that at the moment.
Well anyway lads that's my situation, so quick question.
Should I do a new log? I'm thinking I should really, no one wants to trawl through ten pages right?
So keep your eyes peeled followers, Midas evolution over the few months
The following items I have purchased
Asus Z10PE-D8-WS motherboard
Dual Xeon V3 14 core CPU's (Had to source out with UK)
Dual Alpenföhn Sella CPU Cooler's (One from Stulid via MM) These are only for testing prior to finalising WC setup.
Monsoon Hardline Pipe bending kit
Monsoon Acrylic Black Hardline tubing and conversion kit for existing fittings
WD 6TB My Cloud Mirror NAS Storage
Corsair K70 RGB MX Red Keyboard (My ducky I can't get used to so we'll see)
Want/Need
Ok a few questions have been asked about the case, now I'd love to use the Enthoo Primo, but if it's not going work, I'll have to definitely consider Caselabs, they are stunning cases for big rigs like this.
Also I've written to some companies to get sponsorship, my outlay already has been quite expensive, but if I don't get any then hey ho !
Companies written to...
Crucial
Plextor (can anyone guess what for?)
EKWB (Fairly obvious one, considering how much of their hardware I've used)
I still need to aquire
2nd EKWB Supremacy Gold CPU waterblock
Some more conversion kit fittings for Monsoon
Most importantly the RAM, jeez its no cheap ! Sitting on the fence with that at the moment.
Well anyway lads that's my situation, so quick question.
Should I do a new log? I'm thinking I should really, no one wants to trawl through ten pages right?
So keep your eyes peeled followers, Midas evolution over the few months
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Hey folks, its been a while...
Just letting you know I've had some serious setbacks with the Z10PE-D8-WS. First board sat for a long time before I even opened the box, when I did open it I found CPU1 socket protective cover was off and on close scrutiny it somehow damaged several pins. Luckily I was able to warranty return it and get another.
I mounted the new one to my old CM Stacker removable MB tray for test purposes. I bought an EVGA P2 1200W PSU because I couldn't bare to strip down Midas while its busy Folding.
Much to my dismay I haven't been able to get it to post. I flashed the BIOS and several other things but no joy. This was all in the last few days before I returned back to working abroad.
I've had a response from Asus support who suggest that the RAM I bought was not suitable (even though its sold as server ram). It was non-ECC however, so I'll be trying again in a few weeks this time with correct RAM, once I find it.
I must apologise to anyone who was hoping for more progress, what with me renovating a house and working away (too much). I just can't get it together and I really wanna try out my Monsoon Hardline kit !
Just letting you know I've had some serious setbacks with the Z10PE-D8-WS. First board sat for a long time before I even opened the box, when I did open it I found CPU1 socket protective cover was off and on close scrutiny it somehow damaged several pins. Luckily I was able to warranty return it and get another.
I mounted the new one to my old CM Stacker removable MB tray for test purposes. I bought an EVGA P2 1200W PSU because I couldn't bare to strip down Midas while its busy Folding.
Much to my dismay I haven't been able to get it to post. I flashed the BIOS and several other things but no joy. This was all in the last few days before I returned back to working abroad.
I've had a response from Asus support who suggest that the RAM I bought was not suitable (even though its sold as server ram). It was non-ECC however, so I'll be trying again in a few weeks this time with correct RAM, once I find it.
I must apologise to anyone who was hoping for more progress, what with me renovating a house and working away (too much). I just can't get it together and I really wanna try out my Monsoon Hardline kit !
Very small update I just got back from working abroad to find my new Crucial 32GB ECC Ram waiting for me. I've installed it to the Asus Z10PE and I've got a successful boot
Just off to install the OS on my Plextor M2 and maybe we'll see some real progress for the changes I've got planned .
Just off to install the OS on my Plextor M2 and maybe we'll see some real progress for the changes I've got planned .
*UPDATE*
Yes best not ask, I don't want my wife to see !
I did try getting some sponsorship but no luck, I guess I need more builds under my belt.
Here are some images from today, I've started the strip down and had it all running but on air only atm. Much bigger board that the X79 Deluxe.
So here's how she used to look
Now some new images of today
The test rig setup I used before stripping down Midas
Now going into Midas
That's it for today, I did plug in my old GTX 680 just to check its all still working after installing the board in the case.
I noticed I have an EK Supremacy Gold and an EK Supremacy EVO Gold, they look a little bit different but nothing too drastic.
A little bit of me thought to just keep the cpu's on air but I'm considering just using flex tubing again instead of the hardline I bought. I might save the hardline for a rainy day !
Yes best not ask, I don't want my wife to see !
I did try getting some sponsorship but no luck, I guess I need more builds under my belt.Here are some images from today, I've started the strip down and had it all running but on air only atm. Much bigger board that the X79 Deluxe.
So here's how she used to look
Now some new images of today
The test rig setup I used before stripping down Midas
Now going into Midas
That's it for today, I did plug in my old GTX 680 just to check its all still working after installing the board in the case.
I noticed I have an EK Supremacy Gold and an EK Supremacy EVO Gold, they look a little bit different but nothing too drastic.
A little bit of me thought to just keep the cpu's on air but I'm considering just using flex tubing again instead of the hardline I bought. I might save the hardline for a rainy day !
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Yeah Skylake is very tempting if the rumours are true about hidden features. I'll be following up this build with a change to my x58 rig, using my x79 but with some changes to the theme! Oh and I'll get some pics of the blocks up later today.
I'll give it a go, but feeling Bitspower fittings might have been a better choice for Hardline, Moonsoon stock is so hard to come by these days.
Thanks man, glad you think so. Hoping to improve them with a proper lighting setup and background. Currently my conservatory is the place I use but the light changes so quickly at this time of year.
Just wondered guys do you feel I should continue updates on this thread or would you prefer a new thread to follow?
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Off the base you mean? I did remove it but its in some pics because I was keeping it clean. The EVO block is not as polished as the original so its not so clear if that's what you were thinking.... I think its because of that insert.Thanks,
Doesn't look stunning anymore, its in bits and boxes because I'm moving house soon. Been way too busy to do any work on it at all.
Thanks for looking, hopefully Midas will be back up and running in a few weeks.
Giving my log an hour of your time is great to hear, I appreciate that very much.
I have some gold ram heat-spreaders coming to cover up my horrid green server pcb stuff. Will post some more pics when I get back to UK.
I'd like to do so much more but money spent on Midas has really hit my funds that I set aside for my next build which will be housed in the new Phanteks Evolv ATX, which I've already pre-ordered. I haven't attracted any sponsors after lots of emails so its all having a impact.
I'll probably sell off some stuff on MM to try get my next project up and running around August if all goes well.
PS: If there are any gfx card vendor reps reading this, then please send a 980ti sample to Diamond Cooling so they can make a new block for me
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No painting required, these spreaders clip over the module, they are anodised gold already.
Thanks mate, the window does obscure the inside too much. I'd prefer something a little less opaque. Think Phanteks should offer a clear window for after market parts.
New pics !
When I can get imgur to upload my pics its not working for me tonight
UPDATE: Ok some images did upload finally
Boring Ram !
Midas Ram !
My first ever acrylic bend
Ram fitted with gold heat spreaders, back in
Both bends done and collars glued in place...
Looks slightly odd (in this pic) but its because there is a slight upward slope to CPU 2 Inlet, also wanted to leave enough space for adding/removing ram.
when the next update be mate
When I can get imgur to upload my pics its not working for me tonight
UPDATE: Ok some images did upload finally
Boring Ram !
Midas Ram !
My first ever acrylic bend
Ram fitted with gold heat spreaders, back in
Both bends done and collars glued in place...
Looks slightly odd (in this pic) but its because there is a slight upward slope to CPU 2 Inlet, also wanted to leave enough space for adding/removing ram.
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Looks awesome, really coming on now! Hurry up and get that tubing done!
Thanks, it's taking me a long time I know, I must have measured the first pipe 30 times! I spent too long yesterday working on sketchup for my warships build.
I'm using Monsoon own brand acrylic which is PETG I believe, its been a tough and frustrating day, first pipe took 3 hrs and 3 attempts to get right. The second one this evening has been a disaster also, nearly gave up and went back to soft tubing ! But it looks so good with hardline I'll have to persevere. I will have to use soft tube as I did before for my return to pump as its too long a routing for the pipe I have.
Anyway here's a couple of pics from today, The top rad is back in and I'm trying to do outlet CPU2 to top rad inlet.
With the top Rad back in...
Anyway here's a couple of pics from today, The top rad is back in and I'm trying to do outlet CPU2 to top rad inlet.
With the top Rad back in...
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