[Project] L3pipe

[l3p]

Thanks Arjai

 

[adulaamin]

Excellent work as usual...

 

[Dicfylac]

This is the first prototype and the finals will be less wide (1cm on a 24-pin) and will have 2 x M3 mounting holes on the back.

And do not forget to make an oval holes on the top to look like the Corsair heatsinks ,

When I grow up I want to be a pro like you.

 

[l3p]

Thanks guys!

You're doing a nice job yourself too ST.o.CH!
I'm not a pro though, just a hobbyist

 

[Dicfylac]

Thanks guys!

You're doing a nice job yourself too ST.o.CH!
I'm not a pro though, just a hobbyist

Yeah, but looks like a pro artwork.

 

[l3p]

Summer vacation!
And like every year .. modding!

I've been looking for a proper solution to support the GPU's and Rads for a few weeks.
Then I found this in a dusty corner at work.
Nickel plated copper rails which are used for 12V halogen lamps.




First had to brainstorm and draw a few hours about the loop and some other things




And finally .. think I got it




Made bends in the Rad supports.




Sturdy stuff.




And making mounts for it.




The radiators are being pushed to the inside by itself because of how I mounted them.
These supports will make the whole more sturdy.




And starting on the loop.




Lovely working with PETG, pipecutter and deburrer




Here a little video about the Henco deburrer.
18 months ago I saw an air-conditioning guy working with PVC/Alu/PVC pipe.
I thought .. that should work with acrylic too, finally found the 12mm version a few months ago.

And making 3 bends to save some extenders and rotaries.






Bottom done according to my drawings




Fitting the GPU supports.




Now to drill some holes in the backplates.




And make the holes in PCB's a little bigger :O




From M3 to M4.




Done!




Next update more on the loop!

 

[HammerON]

Awesome

 

[BiggieShady]

I'm loving this
... are you thinking about using tall rubber feet for the bottom plate?

 

[l3p]

I will most likely be using these on the Bitspower Q-blocks

 

[t_ski]

I figured you'd get some MNPCTech feet from Bill Owen. Something like these:

http://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-ste...-rack-server-case-feet/grooved-case-feet.html

 

[l3p]

This year 2 weeks on a nice camping place where my parents also are.
I thought .. if I really want to relax .. why not take my hobby with me?




Because the week started with bad weather (off course) I was able to leave the pc in my parents caravan.




Great spot when it's raining outside




A day of shopping.




Also finally some time to sort some things.




And 4 days later finally some good weather! The one in the middle is my little spot




This is relaxing!






Waste after 3 days of working with the loop.




And further on the backside.






Had to take a few shots in the sun








Decided to go home 2 days earlier so I could finish it with no people around me.




Creating cable to feed the pumps and Corsair Link






The last cables.




Drilling and tapping the last hole.




Finally filling!






Loop 1 .. no leaks!




Quite some foam with 2 pumps @ fullspeed.




Decided to use anti cyclone fittings in the reservoirs.




Loop 2 also leakfree!




I should fill it up soon ... because this .. just looks weird




Even first boot went well!




Soon final pics

 

[l3p]

And here the final shots + video.
Enjoy!

A big thanks to all sponsors and followers!

 

[Dicfylac]

Thanks for sharing this awesome project.

 

[Gr3yW0lf]

wuhu its so BEAUTIFUL like every project made by l3p.... thats why i follow you on facebook

 

[Loosenut]

Beautiful and amazing project! Truly an engineering marvel!!

 

[l3p]

Thanks guys

 

[l3p]

And .. a small add-on

Couldn't resist




Further on the next project!

 

[adulaamin]

Damn! Excellent work as always. Can't wait for your next project!

 

[BiggieShady]

Congrats on nvidia garage coverage