RoEy Watercooled Build Log

RoEy

RoEy

RoEy

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Hi all,

I'm finally starting my water cooled project. Around Feb 22 I'll start to buy my main parts, which 'should' consist of the following:

Core i7 920
ASUS Rampage II Extreme X58
6GB (3x2GB) Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz
Sapphire 4870X2
NEC MultiSync 24WMGX3
Corsair HX1000
Vista Ultimate 64
CPU / GPU High End Watercooling - (I'll list parts nearer the time)

I also plan to cut through my motherboard tray to hopefully achieve perfect cable management and I'll be doing plenty of braiding (my first time) on all cables.

But in the meantime I've decided to have my case internals powder coated a matt black.

So let's begin by stripping the case down.......completely!


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It's superb how much you can take away from the case.

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Ready to go to the powder coaters.

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As soon as I get the parts back I'll post more info and pics.

Watch this space...

RoEy
 
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danielanthony said:
I was thinking of getting the TJ07...

Can I ask, how will you mount the rad in the bottom portion of the case? Are mounting brackets already provided out of the box? I understand that a 120.2 can also be fitted in the roof, is there a bracket for this?

My TJ09 has a bracket available to fit a 120.2 rad to the roof, Im just wondering if the TJ07 was the same?
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Hi Daniel,

I'm looking to get the TFC Xchanger - Quad Radiator 480 so I'll also have to get some mounting blocks, which the case doesn't come with. Yes a 120.2 can be fitted in the roof and I've seen it done many times. Obviously there is already a bracket there for the 2 120mm fans but I'm not sure if you'd have to get an additional bracket to accommodate the 120.2 as I've not looked into it.

I'm hoping the Quad Radiator will do me fine.

Cheers,

RoEy
 
orderoftheflame said:
Subscribed. :) I get the feeling this ones going to be good. :)
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Cheers! 110% effort going in.

waynio said:
Great yet simple case, like the way it strips down how it does, wish i had one so i could learn a thing or two about it, myself thou would do any hard mods on it if any before it gets powder coated.
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I thought about getting it cut before I powder coat it but I haven't got my parts yet so I can't really measure where I need the cuts to be. Plus, I'm going to use blow hole trim, which will the give the holes a nice smooth finish anyway.

RoEy
 
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Sayso said:
i want that case...but have to stop spending money on cooling and case mods or i will never be able to afford I7 in the summer :(
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LOL, I feel for you mate. Quit spending and get saving.

UPDATE:

Powder coaters have received my bits so I've got to let them do their magic now. Going to order some blow hole trim, sunbeam PSU Modding kit and a couple of fan controllers this week also.

RoEy
 
Hi N19h7m4r3,

Not going to have a dual rad in the top compartment as I'm getting a TFC Xchanger Quad rad for the bottom compartment. Hopefully that should keep CPU/GPU nice and cool.

When will the 1366 mounting kits be released? I was going to get the EK Supreme i7 Acetal as it's getting good reviews:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-000-EK&tool=3

I won't be buying water cooling parts till end of Feb anyway, maybe mid March as I want to have the system built and fully tested on air before I go to WC.

Definitely going to invest in some masking tape, would it be best to cover most of the motherboard tray while cutting?

Cheers,

RoEy
 
N19h7m4r3 said:
The Ek is good, but gets outperformed on the i7 by the Koolance 350.

Sadly D-Tek haven't given eny release dates yet for their mounting kits :(

My biggest gripe with the EK block is the lack of a back plate.

Just don't overclock the cpu too much, people are getting high 60-70's even with a quad rad, when they have the gpu on it too.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=214011

But the rad will do you proud :D


When cutting you don't need to cover most of the mobo tray, only about 2-3 inches around the area you're cutting.

Make sure you're using painters masking tape, somr normal ones are very tough to get off and can damage the paint.
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The info said that their is a backplate now for the koolance block.

Bit disappointed to be honest, aint a great point to go with water if I'm going to get them sort of temps. Don't fancy spending over £400 to get 60/70 temps.

Where can I get painters masking tape from? Email a link?

Cheers,

RoEy
 
N19h7m4r3 said:
Oh sorry to confuse you m8. The Koolance ships with plate for 1366.

I ment the D-Tek Fuzion does not yet have one. :D

Also In fairness you'd better off with water if you plan to over clock. Keeps it far more stable :)

Also you can get painters masking tape at any DIY store really :)

I picked 3 rolls for 6 Euro so it's pretty cheap. It's also usually blue compared to normal tape that's white.

On another note, remember. Water cooling is an investment, you rarely upgrade and can transfer parts to a new build :)
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Would you recommend the Koolance 350 then? Plus, I've just seen the GTX285 Koolance water block! Think I just fell inlove, ha ha ha!

Catch you later,

RoEy
 
Typhoon said:
Subcribed :) Where did you get the internals powder coated?
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Hi Typhoon,

I can't say mate otherwise I'll break forum rules. If you leave me your email address I can email you with the details.

N19h7m4r3 said:
Better safe than sorry, also try reading some of the horror stories on Xtreme Systems of Pro's where the things do get loose.

I myself have used 7/16 over 1/2 barbs and I can easily pull them off.

I prefer compression fittings.

But each to their own I guess.
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Hi Al,

Good chatting to you last night mate. I've not had an email back from Nils this morning so I hope he get's back intouch soon so I can start the ball rolling. I've heard it's almost impossible to remove 7/16 tubing from 1/2 barbs. I'm thinking of getting the Danger Den FatBoy Barbs, which makes an even tigher seal, plus with clips too.

RoEy
 
Crashgate3 said:
Can't believe I missed the start of this. I'm now in the opposite situtation as I have everything *except* the case, which is still at the powdercoaters.

I got an EK-supreme block the other day, and it came with both the old-style and the 1366 mountings, with the 1366 one mounted.
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LOL Crash!

Alright mate? Hope all is going well with yours. I'm looking at the Koolance 350 for the cpu waterblock plus the new Koolance water block for the GTX285 is out in a few weeks.

Update...

Ordered the MDPC-X Psychopack sleeving kit and I was doing a few practice runs last night on an old PC sleeving the ATX pins. I must have a knack at it as they came out like butter, all 20 on them.

Off to B&Q tonight to get some spray paint for the case screws. So I might give them a blast tonight or at the weekend and I'll post some pics when I'm done.

Hopefully should have case parts back from powder coaters tomorrow.

Thanks,

RoEy
 
elmuzzy66. said:
Music to my ears. Will go w/c but need the case to fit it all in. The TT Tsunami Dream is an awfull case and wish i never bought it.
Nice build RoEy
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Cheers mate. I'll be uploading some updates on Monday. Ordering everything Thursday and building it over the weekend.

MidnightLamp said:
check my log for a few more pics of just how good this case is for watercooling :)
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Stealing my members you hogger!:D

RoEy
 
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