Water cooling an Antec 300

[p_o_s_pc]

Panther could i get a day pic so i can see what it looks like in the light and a link to the dye please?


Also monday i am going to have to paint the shroud on the rad as it is glossy and everything is flat black...We can't have that now can we.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

just to keep some you guys intrested and because a P-log is nothing without pics....

The rad is prepped for a fresh coat of paint. all oil and fingerprints and whatever else maybe on it has been cleaned off and the pics really can't show how clean and how shinny this is. almost makes me not want to paint it flat black...

i only got the front rivets drilled out and the bottom ones will finish up getting the drive bays out of there tomorrow after school. Don't mind the messed up paint job. I didn't notice it was that bad but that doesn't matter because its coming out anyways then when all the cutting is done i will be giving it a much needed fresh paint job (sorry for bad pic was in a hurry)

 

[p_o_s_pc]

just to keep some you guys intrested and because a P-log is nothing without pics....

The rad is prepped for a fresh coat of paint. all oil and fingerprints and whatever else maybe on it has been cleaned off and the pics really can't show how clean and how shinny this is. almost makes me not want to paint it flat black...

BEFORE

After

thats much better IMHO


EDIT:I just got a call about my pump and it seems that it should be on its way to me. So it looks like i need to step it up and get the case done

 

[p_o_s_pc]

this thread sucks i hope it pics up when i start posting pics of the case being cut up and when everything starts coming together...

May not be much but here is the rad now back together what you think?

 

[Chicken Patty]

That looks good man, things come together little by little bro

 

[p_o_s_pc]

That looks good man, things come together little by little bro

thanks
too bad this rad isn't going to stay in the loop very long till it gets replaced by something like a DD BIX 120.2 or a Swiftech 120.2 rad. reason for wanting to change it is because i don't want to run mixed metals for long.I didn't think about having mixed metals when i bought the rad all i saw was a good deal it will atleast get me started and hold me over till i get the extra $$

also i won't get much if even anything done tomorrow. I have to study for OGT's and have alot of other stuff to do..My day will be
get home at 3pm, leave at 5pm get back at 10pm study alittle, get some zzz's then start the day all over again

 

[Chicken Patty]

thanks
too bad this rad isn't going to stay in the loop very long till it gets replaced by something like a DD BIX 120.2 or a Swiftech 120.2 rad. reason for wanting to change it is because i don't want to run mixed metals for long.I didn't think about having mixed metals when i bought the rad all i saw was a good deal it will atleast get me started and hold me over till i get the extra $$

also i won't get much if even anything done tomorrow. I have to study for OGT's and have alot of other stuff to do..My day will be
get home at 3pm, leave at 5pm get back at 10pm study alittle, get some zzz's then start the day all over again

Take your time bro, rushing stuff doesn't help. I am carless till probably Wednesday so I'll get your screws out then

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Take your time bro, rushing stuff doesn't help. I am carless till probably Wednesday so I'll get your screws out then

My pump just went out today (so they say) also my block just went out today so i'm just taking things slow. I can get the case done and have the tube cut and start leak testing outside of the case without fans I think i will let the loop run till i get everything that way if its going to leak it should in that time.

 

[Chicken Patty]

My pump just went out today (so they say) also my block just went out today so i'm just taking things slow. I can get the case done and have the tube cut and start leak testing outside of the case without fans I think i will let the loop run till i get everything that way if its going to leak it should in that time.

That sounds good. I'm desperate to start my new log. I had to stop the one I had going too many things changed. I'm going to be using the case for my next project which will be another cruncher.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

That sounds good. I'm desperate to start my new log. I had to stop the one I had going too many things changed. I'm going to be using the case for my next project which will be another cruncher.

any idea on the specs?
I can't wait to get this rig done i am getting excited about it and when that happens i try to get things done too fast and mess up so i can't let that happen

 

[ERazer]

still watching the thread looking good pos_pc

 

[Chicken Patty]

any idea on the specs?
I can't wait to get this rig done i am getting excited about it and when that happens i try to get things done too fast and mess up so i can't let that happen

Yeah just be patient bro. It's gonna be another i7, looking for a black/red theme without the expense of a classy since it'll be just a cruncher. Thinking Foxconn.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Yeah just be patient bro. It's gonna be another i7, looking for a black/red theme without the expense of a classy since it'll be just a cruncher. Thinking Foxconn.

the Foxconn is decent. How about a Rampage II Gene its somewhat red/black but mostly all black (the reason i am making everything black in my rig.

 

[Chicken Patty]

the Foxconn is decent. How about a Rampage II Gene its somewhat red/black but mostly all black (the reason i am making everything black in my rig.

Got a link to that board?

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Got a link to that board?

here is a newegg link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131371

I think its a decent price and its the one that i use and its a hell of a board and it uses the good socket not the Foxconn socket (that have problems with 1156 but don't think they are bad with 1366)

 

[Chicken Patty]

here is a newegg link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131371

I think its a decent price and its the one that i use and its a hell of a board and it uses the good socket not the Foxconn socket (that have problems with 1156 but don't think they are bad with 1366)

Meh, it has a bit too much blue for my liking I am considering a classy, but to do the log and get a cruncher I don't think a classy is needed. Just doesn't justify the cost IMO.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Meh, it has a bit too much blue for my liking I am considering a classy, but to do the log and get a cruncher I don't think a classy is needed. Just doesn't justify the cost IMO.

how about one of the Foxconn's
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N=2010200280 50002136 1070545356&name=Foxconn

EDIT:if your not stuck on 1366 then here is a nice 1156
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186175

 

[codyjansen]

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[Chicken Patty]

how about one of the Foxconn's
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N=2010200280 50002136 1070545356&name=Foxconn

EDIT:if your not stuck on 1366 then here is a nice 1156
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186175

I was thinking of this one, what do you think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186170

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I was thinking of this one, what do you think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186170

nice board. I would get it if i was in the market for a new board and that is the one i was going to get. From the reviews it seems to play with the big boys decently

 

[Chicken Patty]

nice board. I would get it if i was in the market for a new board and that is the one i was going to get. From the reviews it seems to play with the big boys decently

Yeah as long as it can give me a decent overclock and be black/red I'm good

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Yeah as long as it can give me a decent overclock and be black/red I'm good

it will give you a decent clock i'm sure

 

[Chicken Patty]

it will give you a decent clock i'm sure

Then it's a winner

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I had a dream when i feel asleep in class about this today and i started wondering how the fuck i am going to hide all of my wires when i used to tuck them behind the HDD bay
So anyone have some idea's?

Also will a 500w OCZ PSU power my rig? If so i can use the modX and cut down on how many cables i have to deal with

 

[(FIH) The Don]

yeah a decent 500w should me more than enough imo.

so go for the modular one