Hey everyone,
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Since the build is finished I'll throw a few pictures here of the finished build...feel free to read on for all the details!
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I figured it is about time I keep everyone up to speed on my latest build. This is the same build found in the thread linked below that I have been working on since sometime in May. I decided to make a new thread and really just keep the first post as a picture log so you can all see what is going on.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=249036
First here are the specs:
- Mountain Mods H2gO case
- Intel Core 2 Q6700
- 2 x GTX EVGA 260's Superclocked edition (896MB each)
- 4 x 2GB of Corsair XMS2 DHX (PC2 6400, CL4)
- PC Power and Cooling 860W PSU with ESA
- 2 x WD 6400GB 7.2k rpm HD in RAID 1
- EVGA 780i mobo
- Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Sound Card
- GIGABYTE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Adapter
- 2 x Samsung SATA 22X DVD Burner
- Silverstone Commander Series ESA Certified 5.25" Controller
...And of course the water cooling parts!
- TC PA 120.1 Rad (it is going to be a challenge fitting this in the case!)
- TC PA 120.2 Rad
- DD MC-TDX Block
- Tygon Tubing
- DD Fillport
- DD D5 Variable Speed Pump
- (UN) Designs 360 Pump Bracket (for D4/D5 Pump)
- Danger Den 780i NB Block
- Danger Den 780i SB Block
- 2 x DD Tietons with Copper backplates
- Bitspower Compession Fitting 1/2" ID 3/4" OD where ever I can use them
These lists don't included all the little things like sleeving, T's, elbows, etc.
Now for the build log!
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Info Uploaded on August 17, 2008
Alright, it's been a while since updates, so here are some pics. The big thing I am still waiting for is the 780i water block from Danger Den. The good news is they are finished and I should be able to get them on order this week! It will still be a while until I get everything done as there is a lot of wiring and wire management left to do aside from the WCing setup. Anyway, time for pics!
ESA Controller (not wired up in this image)
This ESA controller is capable of controlling through software 5 fans, 4 thermocouples, and switching three 12V sources on and off. Super handy device!
Thermocouple for temperature monitoring on RAID array (via ESA)
Underside of Mobo Tray
Lot's of zip ties and clamps to help with wire management. All of these will be concealed.
Sound damping and light blocking
The following 3 images are sound damping material I got from FrozenCPU.com a while ago for sound damping. Turns out the material works awesome for filling gaps in the case where the drives bays are. So, I used lots of this material to fill in the gaps and also to help with sound and vibration issues from the drives. I've also used this on some of my fans to block LED light. Really good stuff.
Side View
Just a simple view of the side of my case. I had to mod the bottom fan a bit to attach the PA 120.1 radiator, but now it is mounted. You can also see the big spot I have in place for the pump.
Info Uploaded on July 27, 2008
This is my preliminary loop layout. I am not super thrilled about the PA 120.1 location, but I don't think it will cause any issues. I made a post on the DD website to see what the water cooling experts think about the layout. Let me know if anyone here has some suggestions as well.
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So, I am trying to squeeze a PA 120.1 and 120.2 into my H2gO case, which is not an easy task. I will be WCing my CPU and NB. I am wondering what people think of this particular loop layout. The PA 120.1 is in a weird place in the loop, but it is the easiest way to implement it. Does anyone see any issues associates with putting the 120.1 in that area? I attached one picture showing the current planned tubing route and also a clean picture without my messy paint skills.  Thanks for any feedback!
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Info Uploaded on July 16, 2008
New SATA DVD Burners
They were a good deal on newegg and plus the location of the connectors is more beneficial to fitting all the watercooilng components in my case.
Delrin Power Switch
This is a black Delrin power switch that also has a blue ring connected to my HD LED to show activity. You may have to enlarge the picture to see it.
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Info Uploaded on July 13, 2008
Mock up on ESD mat
ESA Controller for Mobo
Mock up build on air
Mock up build on air - all blue fans
Mock up build on air - 2 blue fans in front, all the rest black Late Yoons
Mock up build on air - side view
Danger Den MC-TDX Block
Fesser One Coolant, Tygon Tubing, DD D5 Variable Speed Pump
Fan Painting - Masked
Fan Painting - Results
New Black Mobo Tray from Mountain Mods!
Fans with sound dampening on TC PA 120.2
This also helped to prevent light leakage into the case from the fans, which I didn't want. That was the reason I spray painted some fans as well, but that didn't work out how I wanted.
PCI-E Power Cable Sleeving - Removing pins without proper tool
PCI-E Power Cable Sleeving - Labeled Cables
PCI-E Power Cable Sleeving - Finished Cables
I cut the piece of sleeving a little too short, but it worked out well because it was easier to get a 90 degree bend out of the power supply which is idle for the H2gO case.
PCI-E Power Cable Sleeving - Finished Cable Ends
Arctic Stealth Build Log
