[Mobilizer]

Hi, all.

I recently joined OCN, and wanted to share my last scratch build with OCN.

Unfortunately, I wasn't keeping records of build process for the project..
For my upcoming project, I will make sure that I keep records of build process and post them here.

The goal of project was building a small system with performance for gaming.
That's why I named it as "Magnum." Small but powerful!

It's heavy though.

Though it came out to be bigger than expected, I am pretty satisfied with its size and performance level.
(Final Size W x D x H - 300mm x 400mm x 270mm)

This is my first post on OCN.
If this post is not proper for this forum.. someone please let me know.

Installed hardware are;

* CPU: 3570K @ 4.2G
* CPU Block: MEG Custom Made
* M/B: EVGA Z77 Stinger
* RAM: Samsung DDR3 4G x 2ea
* VGA: Gigabyte GTX 690
* VGA Block: Koolance
* Pump: PMP-300 / Fixed @ 1200rpm
* Nozzles: Monson and Koolance
* Radiator: Alphacool XT45 280mm
* Cooling Fans: Xigmatek 140mm x 2
* Power: Seasonic X850
* Sleeved Cables: Maxfinder
* SSD: Plextor M5P 256G
* HDD: WD Black 750G
* Sound: Musiland 01USD

Starting with drawing of all parts.. It took about a month and half to finalize all dimensions of each parts.



Another 2 weeks for producing all parts using CNC machine at workshop.

3mm / 5mm black anodized aluminum is mainly used.



Here are the completed system images.







































Hope you enjoy them!

 

[Brogard]

Wow! Fantastic work!

 

[dizz]

What do use to take such good quality photos?

 

[KillThePancake]

Nice build, love the tubing routing

 

[yoi]

this has got to be the BEST first post ever lol

and a impressive scratch build :O

Edited now , forgot to put the "BEST" in there ... because its just so awesome lol

 

[Mobilizer]

Trying to figure out how to use "Quote" feature..

 

[Mobilizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brogard

Wow! Fantastic work!

Thanks Brogard!
Quote:

Originally Posted by dizz

What do use to take such good quality photos?

Panasonic GX1 was used with 1.7 20mm lens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillThePancake

Nice build, love the tubing routing

Thanks Pancake! I had to use a little trick to set all water tubing in straight line. First I tried to use copper pipe, but it was too difficult. heh
Quote:

Originally Posted by yoi

this has got to be the first post ever lol
and a impressive scratch build :O

Yes... The way people post articles here is totally different from what I am used with. Guess it will take some time to learn.

 

[revned1705]

Great build...what is that MEG Hydro thing there?

 

[She loved E]

Do want!!! :O

It looks smaller than you say, unless that's a monster LCD.

 

[Mobilizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by revned1705

Great build...what is that MEG Hydro thing there?

It's a small water tank that is made to change direction of tubing. Without it, it was impossible to connect tubes in straight line.

Quote:

Originally Posted by She loved E

Do want!!! :O

It looks smaller than you say, unless that's a monster LCD.

Thanks! The monitor is 27 inches. Maybe that's why it looks smaller that what it is.

 

[Re-Evolution]

Awesome build a work of art IMO.
Builds like that are the very reason I can't wait to buy or build a CNC Router.

 

[Mobilizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Re-Evolution

Awesome build a work of art IMO.
Builds like that are the very reason I can't wait to buy or build a CNC Router.

Hi, Re-Evolution. Thanks for compliment! Yes... CNC machine does help a lot when you want to produce parts of your own. I love it!

 

[ArchLinuxFTW]

Hey, is it possible for you to share your dimensions/drawings? I am doing a scratch build myself and have access to a waterjet cutter. Would love to be able to incorporate some of what you have done!

 

[maestro0428]

Very nicely done. High quality build for sure.

 

[strong island 1]

ya that case and the hydro thing is really cool. Amazing build. I don't know what the requirements are but this should definitely be a candidate for mod of the month.

 

[Mobilizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArchLinuxFTW

Hey, is it possible for you to share your dimensions/drawings? I am doing a scratch build myself and have access to a waterjet cutter. Would love to be able to incorporate some of what you have done!

Hi ArchLinux. Errr.. The structure of case is specifically designed for the hardware I use. Unless you use all identical hardware I used, the drawings won't help your project much.. Hope you understand!
Quote:

Originally Posted by maestro0428

Very nicely done. High quality build for sure.

Thanks Maestro0428!
Quote:

Originally Posted by strong island 1

ya that case and the hydro thing is really cool. Amazing build. I don't know what the requirements are but this should definitely be a candidate for mod of the month.

Thanks Strong Island. I am still learning how to blend into OCN. Maybe I will try for it with my next project. Thank you!

 

[ArchLinuxFTW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobilizer

Hi ArchLinux. Errr.. The structure of case is specifically designed for the hardware I use. Unless you use all identical hardware I used, the drawings won't help your project much.. Hope you understand!

However I can still take some of the measurements you used, such as for fan cutouts, power supply screw hole spacing, etc. I currently have most of my CAD work done, but it helps save some time if you can use what other people used

 

[Mobilizer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArchLinuxFTW

However I can still take some of the measurements you used, such as for fan cutouts, power supply screw hole spacing, etc. I currently have most of my CAD work done, but it helps save some time if you can use what other people used

Aight. I've sent some parts drawing that might be helpful. Check your PM.

 

[ArchLinuxFTW]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobilizer

Aight. I've sent some parts drawing that might be helpful. Check your PM.

Checked. Thanks a lot.

 

[failwheeldrive]

Epic little build! I'm planning on doing something similar myself using all my spare wc gear. One of the few parts I'll need is another pump. How does that little Koolance pump handle the job? I thought about trying it out since it's so affordable and has built in g1/4 threads.