The Left Handed Build

[Pob255]

If you thinking of using the Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus
http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=208
The becareful of the combined fan wattage, it can only support 7w (or 0.6amp) per channel
Which means it could only take 2 yate loon chained together per channel (I'm pretty sure they are 0.3amp)

The Scythe fan controllers would be better as they are designed for 1amp per channel
http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products...euerungen.html
http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products...ze-master.html

Or the new Aerocool F6XT http://www.aerocool.us/peripheral/f6xt.htm
(note the other controllers they do are only 6w)

This is the big issue with chaining fans together.

[piggin23]

Thanks Pob for thinking about my safety but I am already using a Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus.
I am running (4 fans daisy chained together) x 2 & (3 fans daisy chained together) x 2 for the past 6 - 7 months 24/7 with no problems.

[Attila the Bun]

As for thingimajigs http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-SILV...tectiveGear_RL

Thanks...I am going to order 4 and give 2 to my brother as an early christmas then track down the mig and weld a right angle just for the hell of it.

[piggin23]

Happy to be of service

[SuicidaL]

If you thinking of using the Zalman ZM-MFC1 Plus
http://www.zalman.com/ENG/product/Pr...ad.asp?idx=208
The becareful of the combined fan wattage, it can only support 7w (or 0.6amp) per channel
Which means it could only take 2 yate loon chained together per channel (I'm pretty sure they are 0.3amp)

The Scythe fan controllers would be better as they are designed for 1amp per channel
http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products...euerungen.html
http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products...ze-master.html

Or the new Aerocool F6XT http://www.aerocool.us/peripheral/f6xt.htm
(note the other controllers they do are only 6w)

This is the big issue with chaining fans together.

could always look at the lamptrons lots of output juice - 30w per channel, from memory thats about 2.5amp per channel

[Pob255]

Thanks, I was racking my brain trying to remember that make.

It was the older Lamptorn FC2 which had a missive 45w per channel which was the darling of watercooling a couple of years ago, mainly because it could cope with the high wattage of Panaflow and Delta fans.
http://www.lamptron.com/products/vie...Controller_FC2

[piggin23]

I have been thinking about getting two of these but I am not 100% happy with the design

http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/prod...oducts_id=1832

[piggin23]

Instead of invalidating the warranty on my PSU, I have purchased some extension cables from Tom.
I purchased a few braided and non braided cabled. I decided to braid them all in Tom's Dense Weave braid.
First up the 8 pin ATX connection





Also purchased some 2.5mm Dense Weave cable braid & heat shrink.





Purchased a new pair of pliers and side cutters from the local pound shop (no expense spared)





Cut the original braiding off to expose the cable and connections.





Then used a few paper stables to release the pins





As you can see, the clips are straightened and pushed down the side of the connector to release the pins.





After a little bit of time, finished







I also purchased extensions for the graphics card.





Stripped them down as before





The finished item





Finally the 24pin motherboard cable





The finished item





I have to say, I am very pleased with the results (even better than I thought).
Also have to say that the dense weave braid I perched from Tom is excellent and I will definitely be going back for more.

[piggin23]

As you are aware there has been no updates on my build for some time.
Hopefully I will not put anyone to sleep with my explanation, just trying to keep you all informed.
This has been due to a number of things, the biggest being the steel frame that was going to be the main structure of “The Left Handed Build” was bent.
When I purchased the 20mm angle iron it looked like any other material I had purchased in the past.
Unfortunately this time the material I had was ‘special’, this stuff was slightly twisted along its length. (I have seen a lot of steel over the years but nothing like this).
Due to the unusual nature of this manufacturing defect, I never noticed it until it was to late.
When the case was being manufactured, all the sections were cut to the correct length & angles.
The frame was the squared up, held in position & ‘tack’ welded together.





Once the sides were ‘tacked’ the four pieces that gave it its length were added.





The case was manufactured square but due to the twist, the case is not a cube.
This only came to light when the side panels were cut & nothing fitted.
(Tom @ ChilledPc laughed, I cried, it was very emotional)
I then spent a lot of time cutting & rewelding sections but due to the nature of the twist it will not come true & nothing would fit.
My next decision was to either scrap the “The Left Handed Build” or start again from scratch.

Also at this time my ‘old case’ (pinnacle 24) was up for sale in a MM.
I had decided to give it all up & move everything back into The STY when an offer came through for the case.
That finalised my decision & the STY was going.
A deal was struck but the case had to be white.
This diverted my attentions from “The Left Handed Build” for a few weeks as turning a black case into a white one is not at all easy.

Once the case was completed, shipped off & everyone was happy, my build could progress.

I decided that the design of the case was sound but the material selection was not the best, as its very heavy in steel.
I then decided to make another frame out of aluminium angle section.
I had a quick look at Yell & after a few phone calls found a supplier that did not want to charge me the earth for the material.
Jumped in the car, called into the suppliers & placed an order for 12mts of 20mm angle & 10mts of 20mm flat.
You can imagine my surprise when I was presented with my order in three 7 meter lengths (I think the suppliers do this just for the reaction from the general public).
Luckily I had a hacksaw in the car (only a junior with the world bluntest blade) as the car will only take just over 3mts.
So after lots of cutting, I had the material back home.

So enough story & more action.

I used the old case for measurements (all that it is good for now)





This time the material was cut by hand and filed to ensure each corner was perfectly square.





As aluminium requires TIG welding, the frame was going to be welded by a professional. (Its good to have friends)





‘Dirty’ Den hard at work





So now I have a nice new case, that’s square & new panels are being manufactured at this time.

[piggin23]

The ‘Left handed build’ is going very slowly at the moment but this has not stopped me spending monies.

This was delivered on Monday





Inside the box, there were more boxes. Four to be precise.





Box one.





Box two





And finally what you have all been waiting for





A quick look inside a box





And finally the accessories





So I am enjoying playing with my new toys at the moment.

[razer121]

dude...where did you get the money to get to of them! i mean really? do you need them! i envy you right now

[piggin23]

dude...where did you get the money to get to of them! i mean really? do you need them! i envy you right now

Regarding the money, I don't tell Mrs Piggin

As for the cards, just had a rush of blood to the head & thought I would treat myself.

[AGTDenton]

Loving the dual 580's!!!

Would be interested to hear your views on the gaming pad after you've got used to it.

[piggin23]

Loving the dual 580's!!!

Would be interested to hear your views on the gaming pad after you've got used to it.

Me too

As for the gaming pad, it was never my intention to use it. They were part of the deal, purchase a 580 & get a pad. Purchase two 580's & get two pads. lol
Maybe its one for each hand

[Savas]

That's some crazy stuff! Nice build even at the moment. Personally I'm into sleek and clean designs. Can't wait to see finished build.

If I may ask? How much have you currently spent on the components (Mobo, CPU, GPU's, Watercooling, etc)? And also in total (Custom case, breading, etc)?

[piggin23]

Thanks

You can not call my build very sleek at the moment.





As for cost

I have spent thousands on my computer (just spent £820 on the new 580's last week)

As for a total cost, its hard to tell as my labor is free & I have called in a few favors to build the case.