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Well, I've gotten bored of building air cooled PC's....
I'm gonna get wet this time, with watercooling.
I call this,
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Me, my Dad, and "The blank.box"
Several years ago, I became very interested in computers. It started with the software, learning how Windows XP worked, what "CRTL+ALT+DELETE" really meant and discovering the Control Panel; I soon became the I.T. guy around the house (at least, when Dad was at work). . . But I had never really thought about what was really inside that rectangular box, the one that made noise beneath the computer desk. Some say, "curiosity killed the cat", but in this case (pun intended), "curiosity became a world of fun". . . And that, my friends, is where my obsession with Computers really had started.
Going back a few years (well, more than a few), my dad has been around since the Timex Sinclaria 1000, and ever since fiddling with that computer (and plenty more after that) he also became quite interested in computers, and eventually built a few for himself, friends and family.
He also browsed computer forums such as these, and soon discovered. . .(drum roll please). . . Watercooling.
He built his first watercooled system when I was about 9 years old, of course I new nothing about it all, just that it was a computer for us, and it worked like a dream.
Four years later in summer '07, he built a new watercooled system and I was able to help him do it all, which was quite an experience for me. . . and also led to my addiction with watercooling.
My Dad is also a "fix-it" kind of guy, if you had something needing fixing, 9 out of 10 times, he could fix it.
I grew up working in the shop (aka, garage filled with tools. . . ), and at a very young age started building things, messing with electrical, going out on jobs with my Dad. . . Boy those were some of the best times of my life. The knowledge I have gained through learning from my Dad all these years in the shop, I must say, has definitely paid off. As now I'm working in the shop more than my Dad does. . . and having access to the shop just about 24/7 gives me great opportunity to mod things, such as Computers.
So here I am, 16 years old, and still kickin' it with Computers. . . more specifically, "The blank.box".
I hope you enjoy watching this build come together, just as much as I am enjoying putting it together. :up:
Computer Hardware:
Updated 11-27-09
- Intel Core i7 920 D0 CPU | Have
- Asrock X58 Extreme Motherboard | Have
- Diablo 3x2GB DDR3 2000Mhz RAM | Have
- EVGA GTX260 1260-AR GPU | Have
- Corsair 850HX Modular Power Supply | Have
- 3x Seagate 500GB 7200.12 HDs | Have
WaterCooling Components:
Updated 11-27-09
- D-Tek Fuzion V1 CPU Block | Have
- Nafhjy Brass Promount | Have
- Fitseries3 Dual Port Delrin Top | Have
- 1x EK NB Delrin Top Block | Have
- 1x EK Mosfet Delrin Top Block | Have
- HK GT200 GTX260 Full Cover Block | Have
- 2x Swiftech MCP655 (D5) Vario Pumps | Have
- 2x EK150 Reservoirs | Have
- 2x Swiftech MCR320 Radiators | Have
- 2x Swiftech MCR220 Radiators | Have
- BitsPower Fittings (lots) | Have
- 2x (UN)Designs Z2 Bracket | Have
- 2x (UN)Designs Absolute Pump Bracket Rev. 3 | Have
- 20ft. 1/2" ID (3/4" OD) Masterkleer Tubing | Have
Other Hardware:
Updated 11-27-09
- 2x Rosewill R-225 Case | Have
- 2x RadGrillz / Stripes 3x120 Black | Have
- 2x RadGrillz / Stripes 2x120 Black | Have
- 12x Scythe SY1225SL12M Fans
- Pioneer Slim Slot Loading DVR-TS08 CD/DVD Burner | Have
- MurderMod MDPC-X 'Psychopack' Sleeving Kit | Have
- Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme Black Fan Controller | Ordered
Now, onto some pictures
Case, "The blank.box"
Inside of the case
Back side of the case
Ok, so I'm going to put the MCR320 up on the top panel of the case (still inside of the case though). But doing that won't allow me to put my power supply up there...
So heres the first mod:
I took out the 3.5" bays, I had to drill out the rivets to do that.
I'm going to put the PSU down in the front of the case, I'll have to mod a couple more things though
I'm waiting for the rad, grills and the fans to come. More updates soon!
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UPDATE!!!
12-28-07
Apparently I won't be getting my rad or fans untill the 1st or 2nd of Jan.
So I'll update with pics of the rad when it gets here
But for now, heres a pic of some dremel work I did tonight:
I'll be getting some of that rubber edging stuff from petra's soon to put around those sharp edge's.
It will be a while till I order some more components (gotta make some more $$), but I'll post pics and update ya'll whenever I do something new
Thanks for all the support guys :up:
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UPDATE!!!!
01-03-08
Ok, so I got my shipment from newegg and petra's today.
8 Tt 130mm Silent Wheel fans:
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And my MCR320 wOOt!!
Going to mount six of the fans in push and pull config on the rad and the other two inside the case.
I'm going to do some more cutting in a little bit too, I'll keep you updated
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