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[Build Log] Thermaltake Tower 900 (ASUS8)

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#1 ·
Took an initial look at the Pump/Reservoir mounting. While I'll be mounting a Pump/Reservoir combo (D5 on an EK-XRES 100 Revo D5) I see no reason why a stand alone Reservoir could not be mounted this way.

The area where the right hand Pump/Reservoir will be mounted has a removable flange.


Here is the Pump/Res with the EK Vertical Bracket


And the Pump/Res assembled


Remove the flange


And the Bracket will bolt to the case bottom (need to drill holes for the mount)


A vertical shot of the Pump/Res in position


And an orthogonal shot of the Pump/Res in position


The Pump/Res shown is the basic EK-XRES 100, however I have 250ml tubes to replace the 100ml stock tubes.

I was hoping that I could mount the two Koolance DCB-FM01 Flowmeter Displays side by side on the slanted surface of the center console. However, as can be seen in the picture, they are too wide to mount that way.


I'm probably going to mount one on each side on the rear panel where this picture shows.


I will be cutting a square opening in the rear panel (on each side) so that the displays can be mounted from the rear with only the display and control buttons showing.
 
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#4 ·
I just got mine in the mail today, and there a few things that are "off" with the design. The biggest is the rad brackets in the back. The hole alignment is whacky despite the fact that they have lots of options, and most don't make sense. I'm curious to see how you attach your rads or if you've thought that far ahead. I'll probaly just take a drill and jigsaw to mine
 
#5 ·
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Originally Posted by starliner View Post

I just got mine in the mail today, and there a few things that are "off" with the design. The biggest is the rad brackets in the back. The hole alignment is whacky despite the fact that they have lots of options, and most don't make sense. I'm curious to see how you attach your rads or if you've thought that far ahead. I'll probaly just take a drill and jigsaw to mine
I haven't even had the time to look at the rear of the case. It's been too cold here to do anything out in the shop, although I did force myself to mount one of the Koolance Flow Sensor displays today.

I'm adding that to the Build Log now.

RodeoGeorge
 
#6 ·
Fought the cold, and mounted one of the Koolance Flow Displays.

This is the display, and where it is to be mounted on the right rear bulkhead.


With the right hand bulkhead removed and on the workbench, it is obvious that some cutting will be required to fit the bracket into the available space.


Centered the bracket, marked and cut off the outer portion of each side. Now it fits perfect in the available space.


With the bulkhead back in place, where the upper right mounting screw was located, I drilled a hole in the bracket and used a longer screw to secure the display and bracket in place


One side done, and one side to go, when my body and fingers defrost.


One note. There are two screws on the right side of the center console where the HDD trays are located. I had to remove the upper screw, as it prevented the display bracket from mounting flush to the rear bulkhead. The HDD Tray assembly is still solid in the console, as there are several other mounting screws.

RodeoGeorge
 
#7 ·
To clarify the statement above about having to remove one of the HDD Tray mounting screws, this is the screw I was referring to.


Finished the Flow Sensor Display mounting on the left side. Went much faster than the first one.


Both Displays mounted.


Next will be to drill and mount the EK Pump/Res Brackets.

I plan to Blitz the two Radiators, and also Blitz Part 2 all the parts in the loop. I'm going to do this before mounting/installing any of the Water Block parts on the motherboard.

I'll breadboard all the parts, do the Blitz, Flush, and then begin mounting the Water Blocks.

RodeoGeorge
 
#8 ·
nice build log.

I have the same case, same problem and same pump/bracket .
in the process of drilling holes for the mount bracket. its a pain because you can't drill from inside the case with so little clearance, so I am drilling from the bottom.

already busted a drill trying
 
#9 ·
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Originally Posted by kars10 View Post

nice build log.

I have the same case, same problem and same pump/bracket .
in the process of drilling holes for the mount bracket. its a pain because you can't drill from inside the case with so little clearance, so I am drilling from the bottom.

already busted a drill trying
I'll see how my drilling for the EK Vertical Mounts goes. That's my next step.
I'm thinking that removing the side pieces (the ones on which I mounted the Koolance Displays) would give better access for drilling.
I also have some extended drill bits that should help.
I'll post pictures when I do mine.

RodeoGeorge
 
#10 ·
Drilling mounting holes for the Pump/Res does require a long drill bit.
My solution was to use the 1/4" Quick Change bits with an extension as shown below.


I did a three point mount for the EK Vertical Bracket, as the right front (lower right in the picture) did not fall where a clean hole could be drilled.


Even with the three point mount, it was very close getting the right rear screw/nut to fit next to the side plate retaining screw. It did fit though.


This is the right EK-XRES REVO D5 Pump/Res mounted.


And this is the Pump/Res with the 250ml Tube installed.


And finally for this session, some pictures of both Pump/Res mounted






I'm deciding what will be next on the agenda. Probably temporarily mounting the Radiators to determine their location and plan tubing and drain routing.

RodeoGeorge
 
#12 ·
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Originally Posted by bigjdubb View Post

Looks great! The koolance lcd's are going to look cool through the res. The little EK vortex plate thingy inside the res is backwards though
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Thanks for that.
I didn't even look at the inserts. The Pump/Res assemblies have to come back out when I do the Blitz Part 2 on the components, so I'll reverse them at that time.

You post immediately brought to mind an old Marine saying that I've used many times.

"Lack of attention to minor details is an indication of the lack of ability to assume larger responsibilities".

RodeoGeorge
 
#15 ·
the res has no effect on the pump. its just screwed into the pump.
I cannot get the anti cyclone logo thing out, and from what gather by just looking at how its connected, there is no way to have your cake and eat it too, i.e. if you have to turn the pump so as to get acces to the IN/OUT ports you will have to leave with the orientation of the logo you get
 
#17 ·
I haven't had a chance to look at mine, but the manual shows several configurations (Foam Pad, Tube, etc.) without the EK piece, so it must be removable.

And I'd think it could be inserted either way.

RodeoGeorge
 
#18 ·
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Originally Posted by wa3pnt View Post

I haven't had a chance to look at mine, but the manual shows several configurations (Foam Pad, Tube, etc.) without the EK piece, so it must be removable.

And I'd think it could be inserted either way.

RodeoGeorge
oh yeah, the actual piece can be removed, thats for sure. but not turned.
mine came preconfigured (pump/.res combo) and i tried pulling on it firmly without success. scared to exert too much force and have it break.
let me know if you get it out
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#19 ·
Well, my curiosity got the best of me.
Went out to the shop, removed the tube, and then pried the logo out. It did take a little bit of effort, but it came out fine, ans also went back in reversed.
So now we know "the rest of the story".



RodeoGeorge
 
#21 ·
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Originally Posted by wa3pnt View Post

Well, my curiosity got the best of me.
Went out to the shop, removed the tube, and then pried the logo out. It did take a little bit of effort, but it came out fine, ans also went back in reversed.
So now we know "the rest of the story".

RodeoGeorge
did you pull it out by hand, or did you use pliers?
 
#22 ·
This case begs to be mounted on top of a mini fridge with the loop going through the bottom of the case into the freezer with the rad inside the freezer section.
I'm too lazy and don't care what my pc looks like any more as long as it is cheap as possible for a few years until i build a new one and throw the stuff in a box or give it away,lol, but i did have this idea for like, well a lifetime ago actually. Back in 99 or so with my thunderbird, when people were using peltiers as stuff i thought about it. I had a minifridge right next to my pc and was constantly tempted to poke holes in it. I'm sure this was an idea probably floated around long ago by others as well but this case just reminded me about it as it would be perfect for it. I even looked at a few fridges
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You'd want it to be all one loop though so no dual colors. I would think it would just be because you can type of thing, and only really to lower the coolant temps in the reservoirs slightly, and with the long runs that this thing has it would probably keep condensation away and just basically help to keep the coolant temps a bit lower overall. Someone should do it.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Galanz-3.1cu-ft-Stainless-Steel-Look-Double-Door-Compact-Refrigerator/48976164
 
#24 ·
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Originally Posted by kars10 View Post

did you pull it out by hand, or did you use pliers?
I didn't need pliers.
Just pushed the top of the EK logo to the side and it raised up out of the depression.
It did take some force though.

RodeoGeorge
 
#25 ·
I did some very preliminary planning on the radiator mounting in the rear of the case.
The case might "seem" big, but some areas can sure get small in a hurry.
With the 60mm UT60 radiators, there is very little space between the radiator and the power supply.
I'll post some pictures, and my ideas on how I will most likely proceed.

RodeoGeorge
 
#26 ·
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Originally Posted by wa3pnt View Post

I did some very preliminary planning on the radiator mounting in the rear of the case.
The case might "seem" big, but some areas can sure get small in a hurry.
With the 60mm UT60 radiators, there is very little space between the radiator and the power supply.
I'll post some pictures, and my ideas on how I will most likely proceed.

RodeoGeorge
Is that with using fans on one side or push/pull?
 
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