Ice Cube- The mod :)

[teknokid]

Project Ice Cube, the Re-launch.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3217/sigtogethercopyre3.jpg (http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?p=265319#post265319)


For those of you that have clicked my signature or been around the forums, you will know that this isn’t the first time I’ve started this project. However, rather than carry on with the old thread, I feel a need to start a fresh, and get rid of all the old nonsense.

The reason for this?
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271653259691/dsc05212.jpg
My new toy ?

However, to the designs!

This case is going to be built up of 4 segments, which will then be stacked on top of each other, and some may be separable. Ill explain what each section does as I go through, although all hold a water cooling loop (yes that means 4 loops…)

http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271653259691/1.jpg
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271653259691/2.jpg
The bottom section is what the rest of the case will stack onto. It hold to ‘rods’ for which all the other sections will slide over, holding them all in place. This section will also hold the 4 hard disks behind 2 front intake fans and LCD readout. It will hold a triple rad down the side as well which will be for the NB, SB and motherboard VRMs.

http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271654452055/tier2.jpg
The next section will also house a triple Rad, which will be for the GPU loop. This one primarily holds to Raptor X hard disks, a couple of buttons and an intake fan at the front.

http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271654452055/main_section.jpg
The main section is where it all happens. This will house a single rad (Ram loop), 4 reservoirs (EK 400, 1 for each loop), fill ports, the pc itself and all the fan controlling switches lights and finally my audio hub (Logitech z5500).

http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271654452055/top.jpg
The final Section is what I would call UBER. This will house all the cpu cooling, which will consist of 2 quad blastflow rads. Im an active member of Benchtec, and the idea of this build will be ultimate water cooling, so I can get some killer clocks, and maybe a water chiller too :).

Finally, this is what I have been upto today:
A few practice cuts:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271657471260/dsc05202.jpg
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271657471260/dsc05207.jpg

Then onto my nice, new acrylic for the mod (this is the bottom section):
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271658488794/top.jpg

And making the intakes for the hard disk cage.
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/271659358701/dsc05213.jpg

Many thanks to;
Overclock3d.net, for hosting the images
Aqua-pcs, for dimensions, price comparisons and all the help they give
All those out there reading this for their feedback

Stay Tuned.

[JDowdall]

Well done! is all i can say! finally your going about it properly, good tools (tile cutter) and finally a good design using the right programs and stuff, i still think it's OTT, but a modular design is a good idea :D make sure u future proof it for whenever you inveitably upgrade

[teknokid]

i will dont worry :) the water loops will be quick release etc, so i can swap blocks :)
Still gonna cost a fortune though, looking around around £500 for pumps and blocks alone :O

[matz]

so when will these be out in the shops? :mrgreen:

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL good one matz, I don't think they will.. cost far too much ;) but I think teckno is going to do one **** of a job on this ;)

[teknokid]

Cheers, Ive just ordered 100 LED's, gonna get all of those wired up ready for fitting then hopefully order some more acrylic..

[TheMadDutchDude]

Very nice, I look forward to seeing it completed!

[matz]

same as, P.S "dude" check if you are aloud naughty avatars

[JDowdall]

have you seen fynns? lol and tekno i bet your havin loads of fun wiring up those LED's, i had a blast just wiring up 6 of the buggers

[teknokid]

haha, Its not that bad, a bit of solder :)

[matz]

have you seen fynns? lol and tekno i bet your havin loads of fun wiring up those LED's, i had a blast just wiring up 6 of the buggers
any pics?

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL it isn't that bad.. as if it is saying the actual words above it so.. I think it is okay :) and yeah.. fynns isn't exactly 'not naughty' either lol (it's good.. I got to find it ;)) :roll:

[Taxation]

im 19, but if i started doing that, then they would probabl beat me to within an inche of my life.

good for you. lol


also,if anyone remembered me saying i wanted a civic, well, that may actually come true as i dooched my car last week.

[Jonny2Bad]

im 19, but if i started doing that, then they would probabl beat me to within an inche of my life.

good for you. lol


also,if anyone remembered me saying i wanted a civic, well, that may actually come true as i dooched my car last week.
Oh dear m8 not good, but good too see more than 1 odd post from you again.

[Taxation]

sorry, been a wee bit preoccupied.
Facebook is very mourish.....

[Jonny2Bad]

Lol tell me about it, im hooked on that owned on there ridiculous really lol.

[matz]

tax still on the 939? i sold mine for £350 :P amd 3800 6600GT and a xblade case LOL!

[teknokid]

What a rip off, how you manage that?
Lol, no offence but you cld get a quad for that money.
Can we get back on topic?

[matz]

i did dumbo. :mrgreen:

[Taxation]

yea son, im still on 939

Im not a heavy gamer now, im more into my photography. And also into crashing cars and going on holiday.
So you wont hear alot from me for the next 2 weeks..... mwahaaaa


back on subject
http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2008/06 ... ion-htpc/1 (http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2008/06/02/the-reflection-htpc/1)
check it out, its amazing

[teknokid]

I know, saw that a few days ago, he got a lot of sponsors too :( lucky ****..
What camera you gto tax?

[Taxation]

Yeah, that guy does have alot of sponsers, but dont let that deter you, if you keep working, post some on different sites, then im sure you'll be able to muster something up.


Camera atm
Only a cheapy f40fd, got it down to £170 from about £250 when it first came out, was a steal when i got it, but saving for a good ol slr camera.
The image capture isnt quick enough for me, i will get a couple of pics for you matey.

Either that, or check out my facebook, for all of you that have my email addy.
Current pics with the camera, i have a couple on there in the album "nature etc", and the snowing ones were taken when i was drunk.......still......again. lol

[teknokid]

Haha, Well maybe I have got a few sponsors brewing :P

Ooh, I love SLR's, use one quite a lot myself :)

[Taxation]

good cameras if you know how to use them etc.
But if u check out my photo's, then you can see how good it is......... considering i was amazinngly drunk at the time, hehe

[matz]

Back in the day, when me n my family were traveling new zealand and australia 5 years ago we still have our cannon elompus (something like that) 3MP camera lol. and it was a hard bargain that we got a free 256MB memory card that we thought was top of the range of the cards :P :mrgreen:

since these 5 years digital cameras have evolved but i dont need one ;) would really be in much use unlike some of my mates from school that use them everyday for bludey bebo

[teknokid]

Update 14th June 2008
Over the past few weeks not a lot has been happening, as Im currently waiting for a radiator so that I can finish the sides. However, Ive been working on the rear side, and here are the ventilation holes I have made:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141200488331/p1010312.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

It was then bent into the correct shape. This went a bit wrong, as I folded just before the line (didn’t leave a big enough gap over what I was folding it round) so it may be a bit short, but time will tell whether I need to make it again.
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141209249603/p1010313.jpg

Next I stripped down the O-so lovely LCD’s that Asus give you ?
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141209249603/p1010314.jpg http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141209249603/p1010315.jpg

Next, Using a coping saw and a drill I cut some holes for the new switch and my LCD:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141210515146/p1010316.jpg
The Lcd hole needs a little work, but I can’t do much until I’ve removed the plastic cover on the acrylic, but I don’t want to risk scratching.
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141210515146/p1010317.jpg

And finally, The early ones to arrive of my shipments this coming week (various electrical wiring goodies)

http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141210515146/p1010318.jpg
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/141212523575/p1010319.jpg

Hope you enjoyed, Look for another update this coming weekend.

[JDowdall]

Coming along well :D nice to see your actually doing it properly now :D

[TheMadDutchDude]

Man I am dieing to see this thing complete, it is going to be really good :D Keep up the good work matey ;)

[djpc]

How nuch is one of those as i sooo badly want one!!

[teknokid]

haha, you dont want to know how much it has cost so far :(....
Just got my order from maplin :)

[TheMadDutchDude]

Let us in.. how much has it cost ya so far??

[teknokid]

well, I think around £200, that was a steep learning curve, and that includes tools, but thats not including any water cooling, or material for the next 3 parts :(
I think it will be around £1.5k completed...

So... If novatech want to sponsor me... :D

[matz]

with what? :P

[djpc]

ok maybe i will not get one

[teknokid]

Anything, Ill advertise them in exchange for discount, hard disk.. anything :)

[TheMadDutchDude]

Best of luck with that, how are you going to get all that cash :|

[teknokid]

Work :(

[TheMadDutchDude]

Ooh, well atleast your working, unlike me :)

[teknokid]

Well, not exactly...
My dads company emplys me to make brochures, so i get money from that... but some months there's loads (ive got £100+ work this month) where as last month i had none :(

[TheMadDutchDude]

Look on the bright side, you get a lot more money than most 15yr olds ;)

[teknokid]

Haha, I know a few that get more than me, but they have perm jobs. I dont have to travel and i get payed well... what more could i want?

[TheMadDutchDude]

That is the way to look at it mate! I wish I had a job LOL I could do with the extra cash, I still need around £400 ish for a new CPU + case + PSU + hard drives.

[teknokid]

Your systems fine :)

[TheMadDutchDude]

Nahh, I need a couple of new things, a new case for starters, a more powerful PSU and a Q6600 to finish off the rig. I would also like to get the AC Xtreme as you know, then finally two WD 640GBs like matz, or the 320GB versions and RAID0 them for the final peice of my new computer :D

[teknokid]

Micro Update 25th June 2008

Today a received a lovely parcel from the fantastic guys at Feser. In it was a nice selection of goodies:

The general feel and look of the products is amazing. Everything goes together very nicely and looks the part. Its difficult to get great photos, as the SLR I use has poor macro and the Lumix (Panasonic) isn’t great either… Anyway, without further delay, have a peek:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/251711117986/p1010373.jpg
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/251711117986/p1010375.jpg
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/251711117986/p1010376.jpg
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/251711037122/p1010377.jpg

Thanks guys, Hope you enjoyed. I highly recommend the compression fittings, especially if you have a side window on your case.

My special thanks this time round goes to Martin, for setting up the sponsorship and Mario for sorting out the goodies :)

Tek

[matz]

so how is this gonna make your build better

[teknokid]

What all the kit? its for the water cooling :D

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL you got a very long way to go :| I hope it turns out as nicely as you hoped it does though. I think that you are going to have one very cool running system when this is complete and some serious OCing can be done, no?

[teknokid]

Yes :)
Im saving for the first loop as we speak :D

[TheMadDutchDude]

Nice, I am trying to get my rig completed, couldn't care less about WC at the moment to be honest with you :P

[teknokid]

Photography Update 4th July 2008

This week marks a new beginning… I’ve got hold of an SLR.
My Dad finally gave it to my nagging, and let me use is SLR along with his flash gun. If you could let me know what you think of the photography most, since this is what the update is all about. I’ve also had a few deliveries, so without further wait, here is what I got (some old, some new).

A few shots of a quad rad (2 will be used in the final project, but I only have 1 here):
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042146289202/dsc05225.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net) http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042146289202/dsc05224.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And these are the fans that I will be using for a large part of the build:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042146289202/dsc05228.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

These are the lovely little plugs that I will be using to take the power around my beast:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042147505966/dsc05231.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042147505966/dsc05232.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042147505966/dsc05233.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And these will be used for some of the fan connections:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042148283603/dsc05240.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042148283603/dsc05241.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042148283603/dsc05242.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Toggle switch for USB connector (use will be revealed later):
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042149178940/dsc05236.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

The Mini LCD screen from ASUS:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042149178940/dsc05238.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And finally, what the lovely chaps at Feser sent to me:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/042149178940/dsc05243.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

That’s all for now, I’ve got other work done, but I’m going to get that uploaded separately to my photography.
Let me know what you think,
Cheers,
Tek

[Jonny2Bad]

Great camera!! Lovely shots lol

[teknokid]

Thank you :)
Takes a while, buts its 100% worth it :)

[Jonny2Bad]

Thank you :)
Takes a while, buts its 100% worth it :)
I meant the quality of the pics not the nuts and bolts they are of lol

[teknokid]

So did I :)
It takes a while to set up and do pics properly, but its worth it...

[Jonny2Bad]

Lol far too much time on your hands tek but yeah serious quality makes me want 1

[Chewie]

Nice selection of equipment you intend to use.

Like the idea of the crome plated 3.5mm jacks for the fan connectors.

my 1 question would be why though, seems kinda overkill and can't quite picture how they fit in to a pc build. unless your gonna have it like an old style telephone exchange and can whip em out and move em about :lol:

Still, nice shots the Tek, keep it comin.

[TheMadDutchDude]

Have to agree, very nice pictures. I really cannot wait to see this thing finished, it's going to be a beast!

Whats next on the list Tek?

[JDowdall]

food probably :P

[teknokid]

Nice selection of equipment you intend to use.

Like the idea of the crome plated 3.5mm jacks for the fan connectors.

my 1 question would be why though, seems kinda overkill and can't quite picture how they fit in to a pc build. unless your gonna have it like an old style telephone exchange and can whip em out and move em about :lol:

Still, nice shots the Tek, keep it comin.

all will be revealed :P altho each section of the build will have control boxes, with the idea of modularity at the heart of the build...
As for whats next... Ive got a Job in the IT industry, and will hopefully be able to afford the next radiator soon :)

[Jonny2Bad]

Lol you might discover life b4 the end of this tek get a girlfriend or the bottom of a beer glass, well i did say might :wink:

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL he surely has a long way to go :| Wish him the best of luck, he does seem pretty determined to do it!!

[matz]

which fans are they, specs?

[teknokid]

They're nothing great, they push around 40cfm relatively quietly. They cost around a fiver, but I'm going for them for the looks :P

Cheers for all the comments guys!

[teknokid]

Hardware 5th July 2008 (more photography work)

I carried on with the SLR last night, trying out a number of new methods etc to get the best pictures possible.
The hardware in my PC at the moment is what I will originally use in the finished mod, and here are a few shots of a choice selection of parts:

I just love close ups of radiators:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051019414323/dsc05250.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051019414323/dsc05251.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
And where would the world be without some LED’s?
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051019414323/dsc05265.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

RAPTORS!!!
I love them; they’re the best investment photography wise in my computer. I must’ve taken hundreds of pictures of these so far, here’s a few of my favourites:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051020289667/dsc05257.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051020289667/dsc05258.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051020289667/dsc05255.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And finally, My Maximus felt left out:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/051021554054/dsc05262.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

I hope to keep the photography quality up, certainly of components, I don’t think I’ve got enough room to do the acrylic properly, that will have to be outside..
Comments welcome as usual.

Tek

[matz]

what kind of finish overclocks are you after? for standard use

[teknokid]

Im looking for about 3.8ghz cpu,
625 graphics card,
1250ish ram,
and hoping for a 500mhz FSB :)
Should be pretty good. Altho I think by the time its done, a new graphics card will go in (280gtx) or ati :)

[matz]

true, 3.8ghz on q6600? or you got another cpu now?

[teknokid]

Q6600 :) I know its doable... Ive seen it!
Then Im hoping for 4+ for benchies

[TheMadDutchDude]

Awesome. If you look on the reviews of OcUK on one of the parts, he has a Q6600 at 4.2, so 3.8 should be very doable :)

GRRR I need money, I want to finish off my rig, could get an extra £25 towards my new Q6600 but.. what is the point? I am going to be nice and send my old CPU off to Fynn for free :) (unless I get offered otherwise hehe)

[teknokid]

:O you could get £20 for that cpu :)

Dont always trust what OCUK reviews say, a lot of them are lies... I have seen a q6600 hit 4.5ghz and that is valid, lucky chip tho

[matz]

as if we are going to want to do that

[TheMadDutchDude]

I know I could but I wanted to be nice and please Fynn :) I am not sure though because I really need the moolah :lol:

[teknokid]

Haha :) get a job like me :mrgreen:

[matz]

slaps his head, hes too young.

im AKA Searching

[teknokid]

AKA?

[TheMadDutchDude]

Also Known As. LOL :)

I could get a part time job but to be honest, how degrading is it standing in Tesco's? And also, espesh when a proper fit girl walks in... and I know her.. how bad would that be? LOL

Nahh I think I am going to stick with pocket money for now until I can get a proper job.. ;)

Just received 4x O2 SIM cards in the post, going to be selling them £4 each :) another £16 towards my new rig hopefully, and also selling some games for another total of £75 :)

[teknokid]

Lol, i get those sims all the time.. No one really buys them im afraid :( still got 8 here...

AKA, it doesnt make sense here then "im AKA Searching"

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL :P nevermind, I got them now so I might as well try to get rid of them.

[Taxation]

Also Known As. LOL :)

I could get a part time job but to be honest, how degrading is it standing in Tesco's? And also, espesh when a proper fit girl walks in... and I know her.. how bad would that be? LOL

Nahh I think I am going to stick with pocket money for now until I can get a proper job.. ;)

Just received 4x O2 SIM cards in the post, going to be selling them £4 each :) another £16 towards my new rig hopefully, and also selling some games for another total of £75 :)


Get a job in tesco, but as a warehouse boy.
You get all the plus's like money, discount, easy job etc whilst also staying out of sight from the public.
I worked at tesco for over 2 years, and i can say that it was the best job i have ever had,
I work in IT as a helpdesk engineer level 1/level 2, but tesco was fun!

Also Tekno, i would of expected a better shot of the rads with an SLR, try turning macro on, light from the side and being a distance away whilst zooming in,
That should get you a better shot.

Jonny2bad, that was a good comment which no-one else seemed to notice! haha!

[JDowdall]

Lol good call tax you old warhorse :P still rattlin round here are ya? and yes i have been telling tek for QUITE a while now he needs 2 buy some games, or get drunk every once in a while, and get himself a bird. Although if he finds himself a bird and i think this project might grind to a halt as the notorious female as an innane ability of siphoning all the money out of the guy!

[matz]

thats true :) use to hate going shopping lol :P

[JDowdall]

hey hey heyyy lol god you didnt realise that you go shopping with them, then go into some shop and drag them away from the womens section, get them to tell u wat clothes to buy and u just buy them some thorntons chocolate :P simple mate

[matz]

they like jewelery better even tho i try the chocolates :Plol

[teknokid]

thread Hijack... Haha, My personal life is fine :P
You dont create threads whenever you get drunk etc, so how do I know any of you have a life?

The shopping this is very true :) haha, unless they tell you to get something that looks really awful..

[JDowdall]

Hehe fair do's tekno you have moved on! you used to be our resident spam artist and performance junkie! like say.... matz now!! hehe just check my msn pic lol :P i be pimping!

[teknokid]

Haha :)
I havent upgraded for ages now, and I dont have any plans too, until 09 at least :) Im a changed man!

[Jonny2Bad]

Man? Thats a stretch of the term lol

[JDowdall]

Lol yes, hit the nail on the head there! but yes, he used to have his life revolve around saving for his pc to upgrade and then play css on! bloody ****!

[teknokid]

Haha, not anymore :P
I build pc's for my dad now, do IT support for him as well. But the last pc I built was an athlon 3000+, not what im used to :(

[JDowdall]

that wud be brill! i wud love to do that! hte closest i can do to that is my dad needed help settin up a wireless printer and wants me 2 design him an invoicing system lol

[teknokid]

You call me and matz social rejects, yet you reply faster than most around here :(

but yeah, I get some moneys :)

[TheMadDutchDude]

Haha LOL that is because he has nothing to do all day ;) :)

We all like money!! At least you get paid for doing that, I am thinking of putting like 200 fliers out in the post for people so that if they need their computer sorted out, they can come to me if they like and I might be able to make some money out of it ;) I doubt it is going to work though because they are mainly old around here and they won't trust any of the youngers aruond here LOL! :(

[JDowdall]

You wanna know why? because im currently sitting @ home ill and the weather is ******! there is nothing on tv and im knackered from my prom still! lol suck on that, and yeah the dudes right,i would like to do that sorta thing but i dont think people would trust us youngsters

[TheMadDutchDude]

Yeah that is the problem or I would be doing it LOL. I am ill at the moment and I got no chance in getting in with a proper fit girl LOL :P Most of them hang around with *****s to be honest. And also, I'd rather stay mates with them, then ask them out and loose them all together, it has happened before.. choose wisely young grass hopper.. LOL who thought of that?

[Taxation]

wow
u lot are saying that u couldnt get anything and i went out last night, got completely battered out of my face, and i got 2 girls :roll:

i know what ur thinking, slow week!!

maha!

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL it is hard to get in or even close....if they hang around with w**kers buddy!

[JDowdall]

we haz no money and cant get in2 pubs u slag!

[TheMadDutchDude]

What? LOL what does that have to do with anything? :|

[JDowdall]

i dno he obvz got plastered @ the pub but wateva! quick tekno post another update!

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL give him his time, at least he is doing it nicely and properly ;) keep it up Tek :D

[teknokid]

Lol, Ive actually got loads done.. but i cant put it all together because its too big and its been pissing it down outside :(

[TheMadDutchDude]

Take some pictures for us to let us know what you are putting together? :D

[teknokid]

Nah, writing updates takes quite a while.. So I do it in one shot. Then ill upload it to all the forums.. wait your turn :P

[Taxation]

i dno he obvz got plastered @ the pub but wateva! quick tekno post another update!


got completely battered out of my face

[teknokid]

Power Box 12th July 2008


Its been a while, but the weather has been awful over here in England, So I haven’t been able to get out much and mod…

However, I spent a good while this week in the sunny spells getting some more stuff done, and its starting to really take shape.

I made a power box, which will go at the back of the case and distribute the power, as well as being modular.

Measuring out:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05269.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Drilling the first hole:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05270.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

A Test fit:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05271.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Bent into shape:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05272.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Hm.. What would a mod be without LED’s?
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05273.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Then I drilled some holes for the lovely hose the Feser sponsored me:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05279.jpg[/IMG (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Im really pleased with how it looks, It didn’t go perfectly according to plan but I like it.
[img]http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05281.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)


Ive cut some holes for the radiator to go infront of. I need to cut out the acrylic between the holes though:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05284.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

This is a shot of the rear panel, which won’t really have much done to it, Its just been cut to size and had a hole for cable routing:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121304361676/dsc05282.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

This is how the whole lot looks, Its really shaping up now: http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121252464253/dsc05283.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

This is the rad that I will be using in this section.. Its just for the motherboard and ram loop, so doesn’t need to be super powerful:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121304361676/dsc05285.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

This is the trimmed back panel, With a hole for cable routing:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121304361676/dsc05282.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And how the front of the power box looks, I just need a 3.5mm chassis socket to finish it off (and mount it with the sides):
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121310382055/dsc05280.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/121310382055/dsc05279.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

That’s all for now folks, What do you think?

Cheers,

Tek

[TheMadDutchDude]

Very nice work so far buddy. You really are getting this thing closer to completion :) How much longer do you reckon it is going to take, are you working during the summer holidays or are you going to be home and working on your project?

[teknokid]

Both :) I work from home and its not a 9-5 job, Its flexible so no doubt I will be modding.

[TheMadDutchDude]

Wow, what job do you do if you don't mind me asking?

[teknokid]

Well.. Im about to start writing reviews for overclock3d and I work for my dad

[TheMadDutchDude]

Ooh, mind if I start writing reviews too? :P I got to make some cash ;) but I don't want to take your job away from you if they only have one place.

I can't find it on their website, LOL I can't be bothered to search right now. Maybe some other time :(

[teknokid]

What you looking for on their site?

You need to be really accurate about it, Im not doing it for the pay, more for the experience tbh, reviews writers dont get paid a lot...
You can try and get a job, But I already knew them and post all the time on their forums..

Worth a try though, good luck

[TheMadDutchDude]

Cool, thank you! I sent them an Email asking if they can explain it to be a bit more, we shall see what happens. I would do it for the experience but the pay is a bonus :) I wouldn't mind like £10 a review :D But hayy, that most likely won't happen!

What you saving for now Tek?

Also, just spotted on your picture of your rad, isn't the air meant to be blowing on the rad and not being sucked through it?

[teknokid]

Its my brothers :P But im buying it off him.

Erm, next up is copper rods, and all the water cooling kit..

£10 a review.. that's what you get :P so lucky thats what your after.

[TheMadDutchDude]

Well that isn't bad, I was expecting less, could you tell me how I could get in business and write reviews for them? :)

[teknokid]

You need to send Jim a PM on the forums...

Go through a few reviews, goto forums at the end of the review, then it should have a post by him putting the review on the forum...

[TheMadDutchDude]

Okay cool, I will give it a shot, lets hope it works out good :)

I am getting my Antec 900 and DVD burner with LightScribe tomorrow :) can't wait!!

[teknokid]

Nice!!

Bare in mind you need a good camera for reviews, and some testing kit for hardware etc.. its not cheap :(

[TheMadDutchDude]

I got a good camera, well dad has!

What type of stuff do you need for reviews? The latest hardware or something? LOL

[teknokid]

Hm.. You do need pretty good hardware, yours should be fine, Im not sure...
what sort of camera? Im using a DSLR with flashgun and tamron lens.... If that gives you any ideas?

[TheMadDutchDude]

Nope LOL! I am just using a standard 5.1MP camera, was £200 about a year back. Great picture quality to be honest, even at 2560x**** (not sure what it is) If that is any help :P

[teknokid]

That should be ok... did you send an email?

[TheMadDutchDude]

Yeah I did, I sent an Email to Overclock3D.net and asked what this is about submitting reviews etc. We shall see what happens from it :)

[teknokid]

Koolance- 24th July 2008

Unfortunately, This isn’t much of an update, But will would like to welcome into the log my latest sponsor, Koolance:

http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020458263/dsc05954.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

After finding some very particular products on their site, I just had to have them, and after a few emails koolance kindly agreed to give me a generous discount. Here is what they sent me:

In the top of the box was the brochure, and I must say it is a very professional and god do I want some more kit that I’ve seen in there:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05942.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Also of worthy note is the packaging. Not only did it come with the usual Styrofoam stuff, but each item is vacuum packed:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05943.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Here we have the male and female connectors, I specified to have them threaded at the end rather than barbed:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05947.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

The perfect unity of male and female:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05948.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

These barbs will be used on one end of the connection:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05949.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And attached:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05951.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Mounted in the power box:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05952.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Unfortunately I now need to redo the power box, However I was thinking about it anyway since I’ve discovered another cunning braiding connection.


Then, as you can probably see, here there is a little nut that goes between barb and connectors, It is simply threaded on both sides for attachment.
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05950.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Some aluminium discs, these will be used to construct the case feet:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05953.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And finally, a shot of all the kit together:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/241020334079/dsc05955.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Many thanks to Koolance, I am incredibly impressed with their service and the amazing quality of their products. I would certainly recommend them and don’t know why more people don’t use them.


Tek

[JDowdall]

tell you wat matey boy! that is looking to be a mighty fine mod!! can i ask how much this has cost so far, and when can we get some pictures of everything you have done so far?

[teknokid]

All the pictures of what I have done so far are up im afraid, Not much been done, it just takes soooo long to do anything. The biggest problem is getting all the kit together, so far ive got a large amount, but until you have everything you can do virtually nothing since you haven't got sizes to test fit with etc...

So far, its cost me around £500, but my room if full of acrylic, and ready to go after 3 more orders (another £150 or so to go) :D

[JDowdall]

yeah im with you :P bloody expensive lol!low cost mods ftw :P using all the schools **** :D

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL I really couldn't be motivated to make that much cash just to make a super cool case, I am happy with my box standard Antec Nine Hundred ;)

You are doing a fantastic job though Tek, keep it up!

[teknokid]

haha, bare in mind some of the cost is on water cooling gear and components, which you would have to buy anyway :)

But yes... it costs a lot :(

[TheMadDutchDude]

LOL some of it.. how much is actually going in to the acrylic and all that? How much is your WC going to set you back?

[teknokid]

water cooling... around £600, then around £400 for the acrylic tools etc etc :)

Should be good though!

[TheMadDutchDude]

Oh My God, how much have you spent so far on this project? I hope it turns out to be as good as you hope it'll be :)

[teknokid]

Ive spent around £300 of acrylic, and £200 on water cooling stuff.... Long way to go, but im writing reviews for OC3D and articles for Custompc magazine.. so all is good :)

[TheMadDutchDude]

Lush, do you get paid for it?

[teknokid]

Yup :) of coarse....

[TheMadDutchDude]

Ahh dude can you help me let them write reviews for them as well? You said in an earlier thread that you could but I cannot find how to apply for them.

[matz]

not as much for all of it to be free ;) and this watercooling mod is brilliant, i dont go an extra 4c on loads playing css. :lol: exactly £600+ just to play css is worthless.

[JDowdall]

this has gone beyond a mod simply for gettin better temps, its now just for having a frickin awsum case! and now he has the tools 4 makin more... :D

[matz]

yeah i was wandering could i buy one?

[Jonny2Bad]

this has gone beyond a mod simply for gettin better temps, its now just for having a frickin awsum case! and now he has the tools 4 makin more... :D
Yeah way beyond the extra money on the cooling is more for show than getting better temps, which it will acheive and look awesome but as usual with our beloved Tek pure overkill lol But we love it anyway.

[JDowdall]

lol yeahhh wat jonny said, it will be awsum, overkill but awsum!

[TheMadDutchDude]

Too right!!

Matz, I don't think that he is going to be making another one after this, I mean.. look how long it has taken so far, I'm sure he doesn't want to have to do it all again :P

[teknokid]

Too right!!

Matz, I don't think that he is going to be making another one after this, I mean.. look how long it has taken so far, I'm sure he doesn't want to have to do it all again :P


Oh believe me, its all fun!

Getting sponsors is a big thrill as well, don't think I've given up on sponsors yet, I've got the ones im after now, but when I get to hardware......

You need to get in touch with Jim on the forums to see about writing reviews...

Oh btw, Ive taken out one of the loops from the build, it was costing too much, however, I may win one in a compo, in which case it will be back in again :D

[TheMadDutchDude]

Nice, which loop did you take out?

[teknokid]

well, the loops are:

CPU,
Gfx Card(s),
NB, SB and VRMS, but i also had to add ram to that, but ram may get a seperate loop again.

[TheMadDutchDude]

My God LOL you are really going OTT but it is going to be one of the best overclockable PCs on WC I think we will see due to it using individual loops for each component. Enjoy, we can't wait to get your bench marks when this is finished, see what the max is that you can get out of your beast! :)

[teknokid]

My God LOL you are really going OTT but it is going to be one of the best overclockable PCs on WC I think we will see due to it using individual loops for each component. Enjoy, we can't wait to get your bench marks when this is finished, see what the max is that you can get out of your beast! :)


I have a feeling a whole new rig will be going in there :D

[matz]

if i ever go w/c its gonna be cpu and maybe gpu only dont see the point in the rest

[teknokid]

if i ever go w/c its gonna be cpu and maybe gpu only dont see the point in the rest

You've clearly never seen my NB temps...

[matz]

temps? how you read :S

[teknokid]

I use Everest Ultimate :) Myn hit 55, thats with a 333fsb, let alone 450-500 :D

[matz]

cracked version?

[Taxation]

Yup :) of coarse....

with spelling like that, i should hope they get a discount from your reviews. lol

[teknokid]

Lol, of course I will use Spell checker :P

[teknokid]

26th September 2008
It’s been a long time since I’ve had any sort of meaningful update. Im sorry for all those who have given me support it’s been that long, however now the project is firmly under way again. Its been a bit slow as I have just started reviewing for OC3D, and had my first review published a few weeks ago and have just finished my 2nd. There has also been a shortage of funds, but a big cash injection into materials (£200) had meant that I’ve got pretty much all I need for the project and my room is stuffed full of modding kit.

Without further ado, my mornings work:

The design has changed some what from the originals, although is still based around the same idea. First of all I had to drill out the mount holes:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261450332303/p1020645.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

These were going to be the victims of my saw :D (15mm thick bars of acrylic)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261453576499/p1020646.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And where they will meet their death:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261454243950/p1020647.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Cut down to size:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261454439647/p1020648.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

My first attempt at drilling (poor)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261455074560/p1020649.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

A 2nd, much better attempt
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261455297580/p1020651.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

On the actual pieces:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261456006066/p1020652.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

All lined up:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261456279657/p1020654.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Lining up and drilling the green under layer:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261456456517/p1020655.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

The counter sinking piece :)
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261457139858/p1020656.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

Mission accomplished:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261457415872/p1020657.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

The size of this needed adjusting:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261458032527/p1020658.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

And this is how it looks.. The motherboard will go on the clear acrylic, PSU and Fan controllers below. The 3 water cooling loops will have there own enclosures.
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/261501041737/p1020659.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)

That’s all for know folks, hope you enjoyed.

Tek

[matz]

whats your second review about? please update us :p

[teknokid]

It will be live soonish, Just reviewed a case :D

[teknokid]

4th October 2008

With the beginning of a new month, a bit of money in the bank and spare time this weekend looked perfect for modding. However, Soon after I woke up the heavens opened, at it was soon back to the drawing board. Practically everything I had to do was outside, and then I remembered this:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/041603333769/p1020677.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
For £23.50 it was a steal of a case, although I could have got it for £15 if I had ordered sooner. I got the case in for spares, and the most important spare was quickly removed:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/041604457127/p1020678.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
I quickly went outside and prepped the garage, shook the spray cans and got going with the primer:
http://upload.overclock3d.net/dwn/041605247531/p1020679.jpg (http://www.overclock3d.net)
It will soon be covered in black (tomorrow I hope) when I will update the log with the images of it.
Thanks for listening/watching/reading.

Tek

[matz]

theres no videos, we are just reading :P would be nice to have some tho =d

[teknokid]

theres no videos, we are just reading :P would be nice to have some tho =d
There is images though :P
Erm, there will be a video once its complete :)

[TheMadDutchDude]

Wow nice progress being made here mate!

Thanks once again for the hookup with PV :)

[Taxation]

eh, not as good as my mod....

Shame that when it rains i get a lovely wet patch in my passenger footwell............ ha!

[JDowdall]

jesus christ tax i thought you were dead!!! you frickin lurker :P lookin good tek:) i love the look that clean cut acrylic with black and white/transparent gives :P

[teknokid]

jesus christ tax i thought you were dead!!! you frickin lurker :P lookin good tek:) i love the look that clean cut acrylic with black and white/transparent gives :P
Cheers, hoping to get some more work done later on this week.
With any luck Ill complete it, although that seems a long shot. but the plans for the new project are well under way (got some quotes back *yum*)

[Taxation]

not dead

just............... not very active in the world of computers at the moment, well.... i am, but more corporate stuff now.

Ive lost me roots