[Build Log] The Ultimate Cooling Machine -- BMW inspired TJ07

[introduction and plan]
Been a long time coming and now that I finally have the parts I want and somewhat of a plan figured I would

The TJ07 has been around for a long time and is certainly showing it's age and I love the case enough but want a refresh. I plan on replacing and modifying 100% of the panels while maintaining the same essence of the TJ07. Primary upgrades:

• 8-slot I/O panel to support quad GPUs
• Upgrade cooling options for support of high Overclocks on modern CPUs and GPUs.
• Keep it a classy, quiet, and high performing machine.

This machine is going to be primarily used for folding, internet, and programming. I game, but only moderately.

The bottom section of the case will house the AX750, dual pumps, EX480 and EX120.
Up front will be an EX360, reservoir, fan controller, and possibly a small monitor.

In addition to being heavily watercooled, hard pipe will more than likely be used. Planning to use copper pipe but the finish will be something fairly unique, at least I haven't seen it done yet.



[current parts list]

• Silverstone TJ07
• ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
• Intel 3930k
• Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866
• 2x EVGA GTX670 FTW
• ASUS Xonar DX
• Crucial M4 256GB SSD
• Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB
• Corsair AX1200i
• Dell 3007wfp IPS Monitor
• 2x Dell 2007fp IPS Monitor
   
•  Corsair SP2500
• Sennheiser HD280
  
• Koolance PMP-500 Water Pump
• EK 250ml Advanced Reservoir
• XSPC Rampage IV Extreme Water Block
• XSPC Raystorm CPU Waterblock
• 2x XSPC GTX680 v2 Waterblocks
• XSPC EX480 Radiator
• XSPC EX360 Radiator
• XSPC EX120 Radiator
• Lamptron FC-5V2 Fan Controller
• Scythe S-Flex F 120mm Fans (Until I find something better)
• copper tubing
• push fittings
• a bunch of aluminum sheeting for fabrication

[inspiration]
Before I joined OCN I was fairly heavy into cars, although I was into computers before then, wasn't on OCN until later in life. After I joined, the TJ07 was always absolutely gorgeous to me.
Please keep in mind, this case build is BMW INSPIRED, NOT BMW Themed. My Car (Click to show)

[current exterior plan]
This is certainly still undecided and am definitely open to suggestions and ideas.


Unfortunately I won't be able to do any fab work for about a month. Currently down in California for an internship so I am away from all my tools. Just wanted to get this log started since things are going to be ramping up pretty hard come mid September. This way I can fill you guys in with ideas and parts as they come in and as ideas change.

Will be doing reviews for parts used as well.



Last build log:
Silent Night -- Q6600 and Lian Li


Stay tuned.... thanks guys

Please don't give me too much grief for the name I'm terrible at names, thought it would just play well with BMWs "The Ultimate Driving Machine" motto. Although a TEC might be in the future for the CPU as well.

If you can think of names, please say something...I want a new name for this build.
Edited by deafboy - Today at 10:52 pm

[Current State]
Photoshopped color scheme

• Planning Phase I -- [minor update]
• Cables and Fan Controller -- [minor update]
• Second 2007fp aquired -- [PLP achievement unlocked]
• Moved, Settled in, minor build update
• Fittings and pipe teaser
• 8-Slot I/O Panel Arrived
• Stainless over copper, sand and polish!
• Progress on Front Faceplate
• Rough cut outs for a few panels
• Large bay panel fitted, work in progress
• TJ07 Silliness
• Mid-Plate and second 5.25" Plate Fitted
• Rad Mount Blanks
• Delay in Build...
• Roughly what my desk will look
• Making a new mobo tray and made cover for fan controller
• Switched RAM...G.Skill to Dominator Platinum
• Rear panels mounted
• Test mount I/O Panel
• I/O Panel Mounted to Rear Panel
• Mobo Tray Attached and first look at Rad Mounts
• Playing with some copper tubing
• Fan Controller Cover fitted
• Put together
• Pump, Rads, Mounts, Mouse, Keyboard...oh my.
• I/O Opening
• PSU Mount and new Front Rad Mount
• Parts and painted fittings
• Mounts fitted to case
• Rad Flush
• Some Parts Together and Ran into Road Block
• Roadblock wasn't a roadblock, I was just an idiot
• More tubing bent
• More case mods and midplate work
• Bottom compartment tube bending
• More bottom compartment work
• I made another idiot move
• Thoughts on hard tubing and various fittings
• Giant desk
• Clean waterblock, bulkhead fitting, and preview to custom doors
• D5 pump died...ordered PMP-500 as replacement
• Desk cut out
• Another trip to the ER
• New 670 FTW vs old 670 FTW
• Hard Drive Mounting
• Desk Painted and made custom mouse pad
• No joy on universal GPU blocks...ordered full cover blocks
• Full cover GPU blocks installed
• New pump plumbed
• It's a Boy!!!!
• Monitors on desk and wired up
• Shot of fittings before paint and initial lower chamber leak test
• Making tubes
• It fits...well, yeah...
• Loop, but ordered fittings to redo
• Fittings arrived. Went parallel
• With RAM and mobo leak test
• Full loop together, begin leak test, find leak
• Continued leak testing
• Ghetto Cable Setup
• As she all sits
• More as she sits
• Photoshopped designs
• Speakers Arrived
• Found PLP Wallpapers
• Parts removed from TJ07 and moved to spare case
• Testing White LEDs
• Fitting the doors
• More LED Testing
• Some work done thus far
• Windows and Vents Cut
• Filing for symmetry
• Doors mounted
• Vent Choice and Powder Coat Options.
• Doors Mounted with Countersunk Screws
• Couple Vents Rough Cut
• Vent Flush Fit
• Top Vent Fitted
• All Vents Fitted and Sound Card
• Plexi Cut for Window
• ...

Edited by deafboy - 4/30/13 at 10:15pm

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[Reserved -- Just in case]

Thank you

If you want help with yours you certainly better

Thanks...hopefully you didn't sell it to me for no reason

You're subbed and you'll like it. lol. Thanks Stan