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post #61 of 157
7/18/12 at 1:29am
Looking nice, Gomi, luv the size of that 670 smile.gif

Beautiful!!

Take a few pics of the other side to, curious to see what you're doing with the tubing......wubsmiley.gif
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7/18/12 at 1:53am
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Looking nice, Gomi, luv the size of that 670 smile.gif
Beautiful!!
Take a few pics of the other side to, curious to see what you're doing with the tubing......wubsmiley.gif

Thanks Bean, means alot comming from you smile.gif

I ordered the Bitspower Water Tank Z 40 Black Ice (Dimensions 60 x 60) - I want to see how that works in the case - Will have a Male-Male extender going from the fillport to the W-T-Z. I just need a small 20/30 mm extension in order to clear the 240 Radiator. Thinking of it as a big T-line with a small res on it smile.gif

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If I am unhappy about the looks I am going the straight T-line way that we discussed. The W-T-Z is more or less my last try (Being stubborn).

The Phobya 150 Balancer, which you can see installed in earlier pictures, works fine - I just find that it makes tubing too cluttered - Guess its an aesthetic taste *grins*.

Will post "Tubing" pictures as soon as I made up what way to take.

In other news - I must have enough excess parts to buld an entire more system - Might have to do a give-away or something (Though, I doubt anyone would actully WANT the non-rotary Bitspower angled fittings, lol) - Also have a few resses and what-not smile.gif
Edited by Gomi - 7/18/12 at 1:56am
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7/18/12 at 3:18am
Heya Gomi,
No worries, a good build deserves credit, which this build certainly is smile.gif

Wrt Reservoirs, and before I decided I would not use one in my build, I actually got the Tecnofront Nano Black as a prospective candidate, and admittedly, I luv it. Nice, small, good mounting options, and ideally suited to the Prodigy.

Best of all, pretty well priced too.

But, whichever way you go,all good, and having the reservoir in there, is always a better option than a T-line, both in looks, as well as bleeding - but, of course, your way of doing the (shortened) T-line would work well and be hidden out of sight too.

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7/18/12 at 3:35am
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(Though, I doubt anyone would actully WANT the non-rotary Bitspower angled fittings, lol)
You MUST be kidding as they go pretty quick in the market place.

I really like the look of your 670, it really does look like it was made for the Prodigy/ITX. If I wasn't such an AMD fanboy I might actually consider the 670, though I can't really complain getting a 7950 for $280 on ebay. thumb.gif

Are you guys going to add a drain line? I'm considering adding one since it was so much easier to drain my loop with one compared to my first time without one. If I do mount my pump/res on top of the lower hard drive cage, I'm thinking I could just route the drain line behind the hard drive cage.
Edited by Kokin - 7/18/12 at 3:38am
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7/18/12 at 4:06am
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Heya Gomi,
No worries, a good build deserves credit, which this build certainly is smile.gif
Wrt Reservoirs, and before I decided I would not use one in my build, I actually got the Tecnofront Nano Black as a prospective candidate, and admittedly, I luv it. Nice, small, good mounting options, and ideally suited to the Prodigy.
Best of all, pretty well priced too.
But, whichever way you go,all good, and having the reservoir in there, is always a better option than a T-line, both in looks, as well as bleeding - but, of course, your way of doing the (shortened) T-line would work well and be hidden out of sight too.
Br,
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I been eyeing the Tecnofront myself - The only reason I went with the W-T-Z was because its 10mm shorter - And currently every single mm is a gift from above.

Though, I must admit that I -LOVE- the looks of the Tecnofront Nano Black!


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You MUST be kidding as they go pretty quick in the market place.
I really like the look of your 670, it really does look like it was made for the Prodigy/ITX. If I wasn't such an AMD fanboy I might actually consider the 670, though I can't really complain getting a 7950 for $280 on ebay. thumb.gif
Are you guys going to add a drain line? I'm considering adding one since it was so much easier to drain my loop with one compared to my first time without one. If I do mount my pump/res on top of the lower hard drive cage, I'm thinking I could just route the drain line behind the hard drive cage.

Thanks for the information - Though as I said, will most likely add them to the bowl in a Give-Away.

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7/18/12 at 2:11pm
NIce work !

hilsen fra din fandens nabo , Norge biggrin.gif:D
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post #67 of 157
7/18/12 at 5:15pm
Absolutely subbed, I adore this case, can't wait to see what you'll end up doing with it!

Have you considered putting the 240 rad on the outside of the top, as Linus describes in his review? (@5:35)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGYatxJzaBI&feature=player_detailpage#t=338s
The video embedded (Click to show)

Also, Ideas on how you're gonna light this bad boy up?

Cheers! bike.gif

Edit: meant to post this in another prodigy build log, but I guess it goes here too smile.gif
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7/18/12 at 5:33pm
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Absolutely subbed, I adore this case, can't wait to see what you'll end up doing with it!
Have you considered putting the 240 rad on the outside of the top, as Linus describes in his review? (@5:35)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGYatxJzaBI&feature=player_detailpage#t=338s The video embedded (Click to show)
Also, Ideas on how you're gonna light this bad boy up?
Cheers! bike.gif
Edit: meant to post this in another prodigy build log, but I guess it goes here too smile.gif


As you can see below my little rant here, I already tried mounting it at the top, and I see no problem with it - Per say.

Its a personal taste, I found it much much easier to route tubing with the radiator INSIDE the case - And I already "masked" the fans and gaps on the outside with some black aluminum and and two Phobya Black Steel 120 fan covers - Looks VERY clean.

I could have mounted it all inside - But it would have been a VERY tight fit, much more than I would ever want - But the possibility is there. Bean, whom is also writing in this topic, actully inspired me about the external fans and the look it gives.

As for the lighting - I am still working on it - Its near the end of the list though - A list that is still very very long smile.gif

Anyhow, if you have any more questions feel free to ask smile.gif
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*SNIP*
  • Fillport installed.
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  • Both radiators installed (Test setup!)
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UPS delivered the angled rotary fittings today - Update, with pictures of course, comming later tonight - Loop done (Was easier than I thought - Only the T-line caused minor problems.

As soon as I shaken / tapped / tilted the case free of air ill take the pictures and post them.
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7/20/12 at 4:46pm
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UPS delivered the angled rotary fittings today - Update, with pictures of course, comming later tonight - Loop done (Was easier than I thought - Only the T-line caused minor problems.
As soon as I shaken / tapped / tilted the case free of air ill take the pictures and post them.

Can hardly wait smile.gif So exciting once it's got blood...erm...I mean water coursing through it's veins......hehe.

I am about to start rewiring my PSU, not an enviable job, but, no more excuses, I have all the bits and pieces....blegh, not going to be a fun day...

Will check back later for your pics!!
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