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noxious89123 · 08-27-06

Why not get an Overclock.net logo made into a large sticker and put it on the back of the mobo tray so you can see it through the window? Of you could make a template and paint it on?

Also i dont think that window panel will fot on the normally 'non-windowed' side as the clips that hold it closed are in different positions, which is clear to see from the pic you made. You could ofcourse secure that panel just with screws at the back, but i think the clips might get in the way.

I think what you have done so far has been VERY well, and you have some awesome ideas, but i think you might be putting too much into one project. Like the LCD, and the window behind the mobo.

GJ, keep the posts coming

gobygoby · 08-27-06

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Originally Posted by noxious89123

Why not get an Overclock.net logo made into a large sticker and put it on the back of the mobo tray so you can see it through the window? Of you could make a template and paint it on?

Also i dont think that window panel will fot on the normally 'non-windowed' side as the clips that hold it closed are in different positions, which is clear to see from the pic you made. You could ofcourse secure that panel just with screws at the back, but i think the clips might get in the way.

I think what you have done so far has been VERY well, and you have some awesome ideas, but i think you might be putting too much into one project. Like the LCD, and the window behind the mobo.

GJ, keep the posts coming

Thanks for the ideas. I have already tested the windowed door on the mobo tray side. It does fit but as you pointed out I will have to modify the clips.

Overclock.net sticker is a good idea. Actually it might be a neat place for stickers and badges and such. Still not sure what to do over there.

As far as too much into one project. Maybe. but I am not a simple guy

for some reason I always feel the need to complicate things. its a curse I guess.

oh well, if it all does work, it will be sweeeeet!

Kyle

**BrinNutz** · 08-27-06

Subscribing since your a fellow Hoosier!

I'm up in South Bend...Anywho, Keep up the good work man! Looks good so far...

aajvs99 · 08-28-06

hey i just noticed you have the saitek keyboard is it a good one for gaming?

gobygoby · 08-28-06

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Originally Posted by BrinNutz

Subscribing since your a fellow Hoosier!

I'm up in South Bend...Anywho, Keep up the good work man! Looks good so far...

Howdy! Go Notre Dame! Thanks. P.S. nice setup you have!

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Originally Posted by aajvs99

hey i just noticed you have the saitek keyboard is it a good one for gaming?

well....I am not a gamer (yet

) and I dont have it hooked up. From all the reviews I read before buying it, I would say its up there among the best.....also LOTS of people have this board. So I am sure its worth it.

And just to tide some of you over with, here is a rough idea of my water cooling setup.

Parts List:
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Rad: Stock 120mm thermaltake Rad.
Pump: Swiftek
Res: Innovatek Tank-O-Matic
CPU: Thermaltake Cpu Block
North & South Bridge: Vantec (pulled from the stingray kit)
VGA: Thermaltake VGA block
RAM: Koolance Ram block

So here in lines many areas that require some modding. And just an FYI for anyone consdering modifying a GA-G1975x mobo. DONT!

the pin holes for the chipset heatsinks are not standard. , the RAM slots are surrounded by capaciters that get in the way. Its a great board, but you cant really change anything on it.

Here is my rough flow outline ( try and follow, may get confusing)

I will start with the pump. Swiftek 1/2" In/Out pump. The gets reduced down to 3/8" via Koolance reducers. The gets Y'd off. one 3/8" goes to the rad and the other gets reduced to 1/4". the 1/4" goes to the Koolance Ram cooler. Then from the ram cooler, it gets enlarged back to 3/8" and Y'd back into the main loop.

now back to the main loop: after the rad, then to CPU, northbridge, southbridge, VGA, res, back to the pump.

So basically I have a loop within a loop. because the ram cooler is 1/4", I didnt want it in my main loop because I dont want to restrict flow.

My current problem, is the ram cooler doesnt fit because of some capaciters on each side of the RAM slots. so I am thinking about 1 of 3 options

1: take out the ram cooler and scrap the loop within the loop idea.
2: Mod the ram cooler and make it fit.
3: find a different water cooled ram block that will fit.
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4: Do #1 and in the future make my own ram water cooler.

I am going to look more into modding the ram block, since I already have it, but I dont want to mess with it since I might return it. I may just remove it from the loop

noxious89123 · 08-28-06

I think many other people will tell you that isnt a good water cooling setup. Theres far too many blocks which will reduce flow, and each block heats the water more and more, so the last block in the loop wont do much for cooling.

Also makinig tubing smaller then bigger isnt good as that will reduce flow.

Most WC's recommend against even a NB block, so definitely dont get a RAM and SB block.

It would also be really really awful trying to get tubes in there.

**BrinNutz** · 08-28-06

I hope you have 1/2 Tubing and connectors on everything..Otherwise, you'll have the same issues with heat as you would on Air I would assume...

You should also mount the Res on the Outside of the case, with the barbs on the bottom..Turned so the barbs would lead straight into the case. That would look sweet....

xxmonkey321xx · 08-28-06

Looks good so far

Get well soon to your son

**BrinNutz** · 08-28-06

Goby,

By the way..Thanks for the compliment, can't believe I forgot to mention that..=)

gobygoby · 08-31-06

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Originally Posted by noxious89123

I think many other people will tell you that isnt a good water cooling setup. Theres far too many blocks which will reduce flow, and each block heats the water more and more, so the last block in the loop wont do much for cooling.

Also makinig tubing smaller then bigger isnt good as that will reduce flow.

Most WC's recommend against even a NB block, so definitely dont get a RAM and SB block.

It would also be really really awful trying to get tubes in there.

I decided to remove the RAM cooler from the loop. It just wont fit, Therefore that takes out lots of fittings. and everything is all 3/8" now.

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Originally Posted by BrinNutz

I hope you have 1/2 Tubing and connectors on everything..Otherwise, you'll have the same issues with heat as you would on Air I would assume...

You should also mount the Res on the Outside of the case, with the barbs on the bottom..Turned so the barbs would lead straight into the case. That would look sweet....

No, everything will be 3/8" tubing. I am now thinking of having 2 reservoirs. That one outside and another inside....just for fun and more neon liquid. Plus it will help keep temp more stable. as adding more liquid to the over all volume will take longer to heat or cool. I still cant decide on what to do with the res's.

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Originally Posted by xxmonkey321xx

Looks good so far

Get well soon to your son

Thanks! My son is doing much better! He is only 8 months old. He feels fine with the exception of a few sniffles and his sleeping pattern has now gone down the tubes! he used to sleep all night, now back to waking up at 3am or so. I am getting tired these days!

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Originally Posted by BrinNutz

Goby,

By the way..Thanks for the compliment, can't believe I forgot to mention that..=)

No Problem, Your welcome!

So guess what time it is???

ITS TIME FOR A NEW EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

EPISODE ???: THE CASE STRIKES BACK

By special request, tonights episode is Sponsored by "Diet Dr. Pepper" with special appearance by Mr. Dude!

Well, lets see here.....what have I been up too......

I returned the Danger Den blocks back to frozen for store credit. Still deciding what to get.

Filed claim with paypal for the PSOne LCD. Still no word from the dead beat seller.

Still waiting on the Fan door to arrive in the mail. starting to get angry

I did lots of research looking for a north & South bridge that might fit my mobo. Turns out, pretty much nothing does. I didnt just want to go by trial and error and waste tons of money on shipping. So I wanted to get it right this time. I sorta jumped the gun on ordering the DD maze4 without having the mobo in hand. now I know what I need an ready to order. I have no clue why gigabyte decided to make their fittings, pin holes, and other arrangements totally different then the norm, or what others use as a universal standard. Modding this mobo is turning out to be a be-otch! But with perserverence and lots of googleing I was able to come up with a solution!

In comes the ever faithful NewEgg to save the water cooling day!

hmmmm.....I wonder whats in the box!

Sweet! Its a Vantec Stingray water cooling kit!!! Comes complete with everything!!!!!!! CPU block, VGA block, north & southbridge blocks, tubing, pump res, rad, and fluid! If I didnt already have my cooling stuff bought, this is a serious contender for an all-in-one kit. all very nice stuff BTW!!!!

So All I need is the chipset blocks, and I am going to sell the rest. So Check out the for sale section!!!

Here is all my water cooling gear in one big pile!!

Closeup of the water blocks. (edit: I am not going to use the RAM cooler.)

Closeup of the ther stuff, rad, pump, cpu block

And the mighty Innovatek res

The next few are dry fitting the CPU block

Back of the mobo. (which I think is pretty cool, all blue with the circutry. Too bad this isnt visible when installed.

)

Anchors in place

Closeup if CPU block installed

Installed

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