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Old September 3, 2008, 11:48 PM
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First off, thanks to those of you who chimed in with advice during my part selection process.

CPU - GTZ, pump - DD CPX-Pro, Rad - Black Ice GT Stealth, other parts as pictured.

Just picked up from NCIX:


Unpacked, ready to start playing:


Oh, I didn't like the propylene tee's I saw, so I made a tee like this:


Look Ma, no hard drive cages!


Now, while I had the rad propped in the 900, I couldn't take pictures and hold the rad up and measure at the same time. Sorry. But I figured out I have to fab some brackets to mount the rad in the front. Fortunately I have some flat stock aluminum left from my last fab project, I'll make some brackets at work tomorrow. But I did get tube lengths sorted out, which led me to this:


Thats a p.o.s. case I use for a test bed sometimes. Figured I could leak test and play a bit before I tear apart the main machine. Oh, and those are the TriCools mounted on the rad while I wait for my red YL's to get back in stock at Petras.

So now I'm at the oh sh** moment, where it's time to fill the loop and turn on the pump to see if it works. More to follow tomorrow.
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Old September 4, 2008, 12:03 AM
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Wait for YL? Why not get some Zalmans? Buy Zalman ZM-F3 120MM Sleeve Bearing Case Fan Black 900/1800RPM 20/34DBA 3PIN Connector

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I hope you cleaned and rinsed your rad :P Major important step to do before getting everything together.
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And you're missing tye-wraps on the T-fitting.
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@Cptn: because I want red LED YL fans to replace the blue LED fans in my case. They will be visible from the front of the case like the standard 900 configuration. I do like a bit of bling in my systems.

@enaberif: I poured boiling water through all parts before assembling the loop.

@3.0 Charlie: I know. I ran out of zap straps last night. That's why there's no liquid in the loop yet.

Thanks for the feedback guys.
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It will be interesting to see how the pump will work, with the T-fitting on the Inlet line. I wonder if that won't create a suction inside the line, and some turbulence. You'll know once you start the loop for the leak check.
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Shouldn't be any trouble with the coolant that you're using, but apparently the caps on the Koolance fitting are cheap steel and will corrode quickly in a distilled water environment. I would link to the thread, but it's on XS and they've been down for the last day or so. If you ever decide to switch to regular water, just a heads-up.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Internal installations are an artform onto themselves. Also interested to hear your impressions of that water pump.
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It will be interesting to see how the pump will work, with the T-fitting on the Inlet line. I wonder if that won't create a suction inside the line, and some turbulence. You'll know once you start the loop for the leak check.
If becomes an issue, I can move that tee anywhere. I've got lots of tubing left. Or take it out. I just wanted to have easy access to drain the loop if necessary, and that was close to the lowest part of the loop.

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Shouldn't be any trouble with the coolant that you're using, but apparently the caps on the Koolance fitting are cheap steel and will corrode quickly in a distilled water environment. I would link to the thread, but it's on XS and they've been down for the last day or so. If you ever decide to switch to regular water, just a heads-up.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Internal installations are an artform onto themselves. Also interested to hear your impressions of that water pump.
Thanks for the heads up MpG! I got this pump because to me the 655 looks like it belongs in an aquarium, this one is clean lines, and Martin's Liquid Lab gave it a decent rating. No variable speed, but I think I can run it through a controller if I want. I'll let you know how it goes.

Off to fab some brackets on my lunch.
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Old September 5, 2008, 10:03 AM
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Yup, 1 single 500gb drive. With 300gb free. I rarely download any TV or music, I've got a HD-PVR, so it's basicly OS and games and pictures.

Made the brackets yesterday at lunch, went out for dinner with a supplier last night, so no further updates. I'll get it leak testing tonight, and locate and drill holes in my mounting brackets for the rad.
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