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[Build Log - July 2013 MOTM Winner] The Ultimate Cooling Machine -- BMW inspired TJ07

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It's an honor to participate in OCN's MOTM. Please go check out all of the awesome builds and vote on your favorite.

OCN's July 2013 Mod of the Month Thread

Thank you all for participating and thanks to those of you that liked my build enough to vote for me, couldn't have done it without you!
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[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
1) share it with you guys
2) get input from you guys since the plan is somewhat loose
3) post since it's been a while since I've done a build log.

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 essence of the TJ07. Primary upgrades:
  • 8-slot I/O panel to support quad GPUs
  • CPU cutout for backplates
  • Create better fitting doors and nicer panels
  • 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 AX1200i, pump, EX480 and EX120.
Up front will be an EX360, reservoir, and fan controller.

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.




[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
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Please don't give me too much grief for the name
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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.
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[Semi-Final Pictures]

Still some tweaking to be done.










 
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Staying tuned!
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Thank you
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Subbed. Because I have to I guess
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If you want help with yours you certainly better
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Subbed as well. I'd like to see the things I could never do with that case.
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Subbed as well. I'd like to see the things I could never do with that case.
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Thanks...hopefully you didn't sell it to me for no reason
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Not subbed. Absolutely no way.
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BMW.
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Thanks...hopefully you didn't sell it to me for no reason
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Sorry guys...this isn't going to be OT like your thread derick. lol.

Keep it on topic fellas
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Thanks mods for the cleanup
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Subbed because i also have a TJ07 on the table ready for some modding
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E46 FTW! I have a 328Ci in Topaz Blue that looks similar to yours (w the Genuine M-Tech2, CS Splitters, etc; I have been pouring money into for so long though that there is probably less than 50 percent of the car that is still original, from every exterior Vorsteiner bit to a fully built engine with a modified ESS TSE2, a custom "widebody" in which the fenders were cut, pulled, new aluminum welded, formed, and sanded/painted, to the M3 rear end w Quaife LSD, 6spd manual from a 2005 330Ci ZHP w low miles swapped for my 5spd and the UUC dual- mass clutch and lightweight flywheel kit + SS clutch line, Monobloc BBK all- around and even the interior has been renovated). I am SUBBED to this, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out!

If you want it to be really genuine, you have to make sure that the water pump fails too often and that there is always a layer of fine black dust coating the bottom
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