Another weaz project!

[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:07 pm Post subject: Another weaz project!

Coming soo to a forum near you!
I am currently working on a CoolerMaster Stacker. I must say this is one LARGE case. So far I have finished the mounting brackets to mount a dual 120mm radiator in the front. And as more parts arrive I will be able to finish more of it.

I will keep you posted and try to get some pics up soon too!
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fussnfeathers · Lord of the Tweak Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 2763

Dear Lord, man........how do you afford all this???
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racing87stang · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:51 am Post subject:

Yes I must know as well so I may switch my majors in college. JEez I wanna play TOO!!!
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:34 am Post subject:

Just dedication to work and alot of hours on a regular basis. OH and the most important part, a very understanding wife

UPDATE:
The parts from FrozenCPU are going to be arriving today. These include:
Swiftech APPOGEE waterblock
MCP-655 pump
tubing and fittings

And tomorrow the 1K PC Power and Cooling Beast will be received.

The next job on the agenda is to drill three holes in the top of the case. Two for mounting the VR's for the silverstone fans on the radiator and the other to mount the DangerDen fill port.
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PhRoZeN_X_ · SirTweaksabit Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Posts: 410

Not just a understanding wife...... a one with a sense of humor.

[KoG]^mamabunni9904 · TweakNOOB Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 235

Oh Thank you. I try

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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:55 pm Post subject:

Polar, I am interested to see what it has to offer as well. Right now I am using a swiftech 6000 series block, a MCP-655 pump, a BlackIce Exterem III radiator and 3/8" tubing. I am changing the waterblock, tubing size and radiator. So we will see what it does for the temps. One other change is that I am removing the chipset from the loop as well. I figure I can use the stock heatsink on it since I am going to be adding a 120mm that is going to right above the memory area and should provide good cooling for the chipset as well.
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:11 pm Post subject:

after doing some thinking I am going to check the Stacker and see if I can actually install two liquid cooling circuits in the case. If so, I will be installing a second loop for the video cards using a dual 80mm radiator mounted on the floor of the case.
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2old2care · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:06 pm Post subject:

[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:17 pm Post subject:

2old2care · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject:

So this is a "re-package" of sorts, and not new build. Re-using those koolance 6800 blocks I assume.
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:29 pm Post subject:

"repackage" is a very good term for this porject. But with a few additions and changes.
Yes I am going to use the same koolance blocks. Since they will be on a separate loop this time they shouldn't cause any leaks with the Hydor L-20 pump.

And if room allows I will be using a power supply out of an Emachines celery machine to power all the fans and water cooling equipment. But like I said that is if room allows.
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PhRoZeN_X_ · SirTweaksabit Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Posts: 410

Wish i was you neighbour weaz. I'd love to help you out building something like that. He where i live NOTHING like what you have is available. I think i am the only person in my province who has a 7800gt. Just wish i could help you build something and learn about watercooling from a very knowlegeable person. When i get my new case i think i will start to look at watercooling myself. Good luck with your build.

fussnfeathers · Lord of the Tweak Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 2763

Yeah, I have no shops in my area either. Just a couple of business machine places and one Mac repair guy. Nearest CompUSA is 2 hours away or better, so popping out to grab a new fan isn't an option.............on a side note, it's a good thing I don't have a credit card.

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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

the grass is always greener guys.....i have stuff everywhere at my finger tips....but no money to spend on it....

all goes to bills....=P
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:08 am Post subject:

ok the psu arrived yesterday!

The box is huge. With the way normal psu's are packaged you would have been able to fit about six power supplies in this box. I guess when you get a psu of this quality and price level they want to make sure it gets to you safely.

With as much power as this unit has on tap you would think that ther could be more leads. I guess that would add to more clutter so I guess it's a good thing after all.

3 rails of 12v goodness now normally I don't like split rails but in this case I can accept it just look at rail three, a whopping 36A! Now that is power baby!

as you can see here there is a slight fitment problem with the upper mounting location on the CM Stacker. Granted it fits fine in the lower spot but I want the area down there for more watercooling equipment. So I am going to have to do some fabrication to get things to work. I can tell this project is going to be fun!
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

oooo *taps weaz on the shoulder*

*hands him the dremel and duct tape*

LETS GO!
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sandness · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:25 pm Post subject:

Damn! She's got girth! 66A worth of 12v is quite impressive though. At 15A input, you might need to have a dedicated line in your house- or install a bigger breaker.
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

holy crap youre right.....

just unplug the washer and drier....not like youll be getting up from the machine once its built anyway...=P
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:48 pm Post subject:

the 15a is a concern. As 2o knows I have been having trouble with the breaker for the loft area. As it is, we have 5 computers, a TV, 2 ceiling fans and lights, HT receiver, and a air purifier all on a single 15a circuit. It's not a problem running the 5 computers, the air purifier and ceiling fans and lights. But if the TV is added or the receiver it will pop that breaker everytime. So I am looking at doing some rewiring of the house to get another circuit involved. Because if we have a LAN and all five computers need to be used for gaming, the fifth one is the PVR so you need to turn on the TV and receiver.
If it did draw the full 15a the unit would be delivering close to 1400watts if it was 85% efficient. I am only going to be drawing at most 580 watts and a normal load of about 400-450 watts. With that in mind I won't need a dedicated circuit for the one PC.
As a side note we haven't had to turn the heater on yet. And in fact we just turned the AC off about a week ago.

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[KoG]^mamabunni9904 · TweakNOOB Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 235

And it needs to come back on sometimes during the day.

fussnfeathers · Lord of the Tweak Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 2763

Eh, don't bother with modding the case.

*quickly PM's Weaz his mailing address and best time to deliver the PSU*

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sandness · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:27 pm Post subject:

So, with all that 12v power at your fingertips, do you plan to run a TEC in there anywhere?
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