Project: RB
- Thread starter teknokid
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Update time!
I've been busy beevering away on another review, so there isn't that much for me to show you I'm afraid.
It's been an expensive week though - More WC parts, another 5870 and yet more WC parts (in my next update ill have to show you my stock pile.. I must have about 8 radiators :\)
Anyway, for my review Im utilising all the waterblocks I will be using on the final rig, so it's a good time to show you roughly how it's all going to look (Final routing of tubing will be different, and res won't be mounted above mobo).
Got some new pump tops too (smaller than old ones so fit my new floor):
Sprayed part of the mobo block black - Ill also be getting backplates for my GPU's to give it a more stealthy look.
So, what do you think? I can't stop oggling at the EK waterblocks, they're beauty's!
I just need a few more parts (already on order), along with another GPU block and it'll be ready
I've been busy beevering away on another review, so there isn't that much for me to show you I'm afraid.
It's been an expensive week though - More WC parts, another 5870 and yet more WC parts (in my next update ill have to show you my stock pile.. I must have about 8 radiators :\)
Anyway, for my review Im utilising all the waterblocks I will be using on the final rig, so it's a good time to show you roughly how it's all going to look (Final routing of tubing will be different, and res won't be mounted above mobo).
Got some new pump tops too (smaller than old ones so fit my new floor):
Sprayed part of the mobo block black - Ill also be getting backplates for my GPU's to give it a more stealthy look.
So, what do you think? I can't stop oggling at the EK waterblocks, they're beauty's!
I just need a few more parts (already on order), along with another GPU block and it'll be ready
Associate
Those blocks are beautiful, and your doing a wonderful job. Cant believe the job you did on the shroud for video, amazing!!!
Is the 5870 going into this project then? It's looking awesome btw! Very nice Camera Skills/Pictures
It certainly will be - I just need to get some funds together to buy the last few pieces I need (inc a waterblock for the 5870) and Ill be ready to do the final install!
Associate
Don't worry I'll wait!
Another update, although only minor - I got a new PSU.
The stock item looks like this:
This simply wouldn't do, so, voiding the warranty, I opened up the PSU and gave it a little re-spray. Here's the results:
I also quite like the braiding they've used on it- quite different:
What do you guys think? Im not sure what to do about the writing on the top. It's not too bad, I reckon I could leave it- what do you think?
The stock item looks like this:
This simply wouldn't do, so, voiding the warranty, I opened up the PSU and gave it a little re-spray. Here's the results:
I also quite like the braiding they've used on it- quite different:
What do you guys think? Im not sure what to do about the writing on the top. It's not too bad, I reckon I could leave it- what do you think?
Associate
You are quite handy with that spray gun 
. How do you go about painting? Sand/Prime/Paint?
Really good build so far, almost tempting me to go for a smaller case instead of the TJ07 I'd been planning.
. How do you go about painting? Sand/Prime/Paint?Really good build so far, almost tempting me to go for a smaller case instead of the TJ07 I'd been planning.
Associate
Missed this going forward but just had a quick gander through
Very nice work, and nice photography.
Love the backdrop you use, what is it and where'd you get it?
Very nice work, and nice photography.
Love the backdrop you use, what is it and where'd you get it?
Associate
what no mdpc sleeve???!!!! j/k the stock cougar stuff does look pretty nice. good job on the paint
Associate
Looks like it coming along nicely, nice pictures...I could do with that background you are using......
GJUK
GJUK
My dad used it for signage - it's just foam board with a gloss white front..
No idea where he got it from though
lol, I have 100m of sleeve here, so I may well end up sleeving it, but everyone does that these days...
Soldato
That acrylic panel looks amazing!
Apologies once again for the lack of updates. I've been away on holiday then working hard on reviewing, so there isn't too much to see this update. Things are moving forward though, I've bought a stack load of extra hardware - a second 5870 + waterblock and various other smaller bits and pieces.
Anyway, I've started mounting everything up in preparation for the final install (not too far away now).
Piccies:
Went for some carpet to act as a vibration dampner...?
Bolting everything down..
Showing off the paintwork
I'm hoping to have an update soonish, with some properly taken photos in the studio, which will hopefully show all the watercooled components and with any luck the initial install..
Anyway, I've started mounting everything up in preparation for the final install (not too far away now).
Piccies:
Went for some carpet to act as a vibration dampner...?
Bolting everything down..
Showing off the paintwork
I'm hoping to have an update soonish, with some properly taken photos in the studio, which will hopefully show all the watercooled components and with any luck the initial install..
Associate
Been patiently waiting for an update and to see that panel lit up!!! I'm trying hard not to bug you but I wanna see this!!!
well.... Funny you should say that, as it wouldn't be too hard to get the case out and give it a try....
edit-
There's a picture of it lit above - I don't want to remove the protective layer just yet, so Im afraid you'll have to wait a week or two for some final, lit shots.
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Associate
This looks absolutely amazing, I really can't wait to see the final product!