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[kempez]

Soz about the lack of updates I've been busy

recieved a load of stuff for the project recently

Amongst them are:

Cardkeeper Card retainer
Swiftech Apogee CPU Block
Loads of 1/2" Elbows
Loads of Jubilee Clips
Cable Braiding Black
Cable Ties white
Matt Black Car Aerosol Spray Paint
UV Green Water Dye
2 x Green LED's
2 x white LED's
1 x 12v LED inverter
Bolts...lots of Bolts


I also spoke to Alphacool. They said that the block I got was a one-off and they are sending me a new block. Should be with me tuesday.

All-in-all pretty decent news!

Monday I should be able to work on the project

[kempez]

Here are the Blue elbows and other bits I ordered. After a touch of paint of course

[kempez]

Dodgy as hell dry test loop. Doesn't look too bad and at least it all fit in



Decided against the elbow in the pumps/res



Put some plumbers tape on the barbs



Then fitted them





I'm going to see if I can cut this window today

[kempez]

Hope you like this update

Masked up:



Cut it out



Sanded the window from the back and added a trim



Don't think its too bad for my first go

[Steve B]

kempez where did u get that res box for the 3.5" bay, cos ive been hunting for a supplier for a while and cant find anyone anywhere

[kempez]

Got it from Here mate

[Whiternoise]

Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but how do you leak test/fill one of those pumps? Do you just pour water [or whatever] into the system until it's full?

window looks good btw. dremeled i take it?

[kempez]

Leak testing is filling the loop bit by bit by pumping the water round bit by bit. Then once full leaving it on for at least 12hours

[Noni]

I think the window looks a bit too rough, not clean enough .

Instead of the blowhole trim, file the edges carefully with different grit sandpaper and then add the window, the effect will be much much better.

Thanks.

[kempez]

The hole is practically perfect actually - I DID use sandpaper after that initial cut picture. I just like the trim. I may cut out the sections of the trim that are slight bulging out due to the bolts but then I am lazy and have about 16 000000 other things to do at the moment

[kempez]

Hey guys thanks

Last night I decided to cut some additional holes in the case side. This was really out of necessity rather than anything else in all honesty - the setup just wasn't getting enough air in. I was going with one hole but decided on two for effect

This hole will be filled with 2 x 120mm silenX fans and a grill. Please ignore the orange fan that was a test fit. Also some rubber surround is going to be added.



Caution: dodgy phone image

Also managed to sleeve up a whole lot of cables too

Also decided that seeing I haven't seen hide-nor-hair of my replacement GPU water block I'm going with a CPU loop on its own for the moment. Another reason for this is due to the fact I am constantly switching out my cards for reviews etc.

EDIT: All dremel work

[MantisCSS]

have u puts dust filters on them 2 side fans?

[kempez]

When I get the fans I will do. I've already got 'em

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Hey kempez, That project is looking very nice.

Woudn't the fans cause the side panel to vibrate meaning more noise will be created?



P.S : Your OCZ ram was sent off today, If there are any delays, Let me know because Royal mail round her has been very slow.

[Whiternoise]

Looks really good with the main side kempez.. are you just putting a basic grille or a designed thing?

[kempez]

@Overclocker: Thanks mate will look forward to that And yeah side may vibrate a bit but low noise aint my top priority tbh

Was gonna get a lazer cut grill (and indeed ordered one) called "hurricane" but someone from Kustom forums is sending me a thermochill grill (looks like AC grill - sweet as) so I;ll get another of them

anyhoo update:

Water loop for CPU installed. No leaks as usual and looks ok





More pics when I'm not on a lappy and I get another SilenX fan through along with some edging and bits