The Silent One - Restarted project [WIP]

[cartdog]

Hey guys, names cartdog...pleasures all mine. I've been on the linus forums a few months, haven't posted anything of my own just a few comments. I use to be right into tech forums etc, but got a little disillusioned on another forum so have since stopped wasting my time posting....perhaps LTTF will be different?

 

Anyway abit about myself I guess...maybe? If your bored already, by all means skip down. Been building PC's on and off for about 12yrs? Build my first water-cooled pc around 7yrs or more ago. The most exciting part about PC custom building for me, is all the glittery boxes you get at the door delivered by Postman Pat and his dog.....well not really but a postman does generally drop them off.

 

I stopped custom building/upgrading about 4 years ago, I just got sick of chasing the newest tech you know...but it appears its happened again to me anyway...meh. Ok well that's enough, down to my system specs and a few pics.

 

HARDWARE

Intel 3930K

Gigabyte UP4

Corsair dominator platinum 2133mhz 16gb (will add another 16gb)

Evga GTX680 FTW x 2

Silverstone TJ11

Silverstone Strider 1000w

Intel 520 60gb SSD's RAID 0

Raptor 300Gbs HDD storage

 

WATERCOOL

Koolance PMP 450S pump

Primochill Tubing

EK-FC GTX680 FTW waterblocks

EK-SUPREMECY 2011

EK Indigo Extreme 2011 TIM

EK 45 & 90 degree fittings (1/4")

EK compression fittings

EK 360 XT & 240 XT radiators in push/pull

EK X-RES 3 and pump housing with 200mm res

Bitspower 1/4" fittings...too many to count

Fluid-XP coolant (only received 1 bottle of 2 I ordered and the bottle I did received had some kinda growth in it...was gross, so I wont be using Fluid-XP..ill have to find another white coolant from somewhere)

ACCESORIES

Bitfenix Alchemy total PSU sleeved cables (ie: 24pin, 8pin etc etc)

Bitfenix Spectre Pro 120mm x 6

Noiseblocker E-LOOP 120mm x 2

 

Im sure theres more but its not worth putting down. Now I don't have that many pics, its mostly product shots but once it starts to kick up dust ill try to post more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Mid Plate Design

 

Mid Plate Application

 

Like I said guys, not much, so I don't expect interest to be great, but thanks for stopping by. Currently the Mid plate is off getting holes and afew other bits and pieces don't to it, then it'll be back around June 10th and I should have more pics soon there after. This build has shot to the moon in terms of price...5k so far, but its a hobby and we all spend money on things we enjoy I guess.

 

Thanks again LTTF people.

Peace,

Cartdog.

[911^NEmeSis]

This sounds awesome! Subbed :D

[crunzaty]

Wait what? Interest is gonna be great. If the quality of the build and the updates are up fast and in awesome quality you'll have a bunch following this. Including me! :D

 

+1 followed!

[XiaoPigs]

Looks like there's gonna be another great build log :D 

 

Followed!

[SirReallySam]

Oh snap dude, I should get some popcorn...

[crunzaty]

Oh snap dude, I should get some popcorn...

It might get cold but fuck it. I'll join you! :D

[cartdog]

Cheers Gents, look forward to sharing with you all. The past pics are mobile, but im charging my battery on my cam, so hopefully get some better "build" shots. I'll do my best with it, im not a professional but im finding out fast that things on paper don't always go as smooth as you'd like, but that's what comes when you go custom. Now on the build, I was going black and white....what you think? I have all black EK CSQ blocks etc, and white cables....what you think about white coolant? Im going to try get my hands on mayhems ice white, but perhaps a blue coolant? Reason for the color option was that the white coolants in clear tubing tends to make the coolant get a slight yellow ting...anyone else had this issue? Oh btw, anyone have ideas or surgestions good or bad, man by all means drop em by me, im a noob to this custom modding so its all baby steps.

[crunzaty]

cartdog, on 18 May 2013 - 10:51 AM, said:

Cheers Gents, look forward to sharing with you all. The past pics are mobile, but im charging my battery on my cam, so hopefully get some better "build" shots. I'll do my best with it, im not a professional but im finding out fast that things on paper don't always go as smooth as you'd like, but that's what comes when you go custom. Now on the build, I was going black and white....what you think? I have all black EK CSQ blocks etc, and white cables....what you think about white coolant? Im going to try get my hands on mayhems ice white, but perhaps a blue coolant? Reason for the color option was that the white coolants in clear tubing tends to make the coolant get a slight yellow ting...anyone else had this issue? Oh btw, anyone have ideas or surgestions good or bad, man by all means drop em by me, im a noob to this custom modding so its all baby steps.

Black + White = Awesome (I can't wait!)

I've heard a bunch of good things about this coolant: Ice Dragon, Nanofluid, White. Link: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15033/ex-liq-203/Ice_Dragon_Cooling_Nanofluid_Coolant_White_Color_-_32oz.html#blank

Everything i read/see in this thread might be used for tips and tricks into my build ;)

Tips from MDPC on how to take good pictures:

 

Edit: So yeah the picture changed ( why? ) but you still saw it i hope so good luck anyways :)

[cartdog]

Black + White = Awesome (I can't wait!)

I've heard a bunch of good things about this coolant: Ice Dragon, Nanofluid, White. Link: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/15033/ex-liq-203/Ice_Dragon_Cooling_Nanofluid_Coolant_White_Color_-_32oz.html#blank

Everything i read/see in this thread might be used for tips and tricks into my build ;)

Tips from MDPC on how to take good pictures:

Fantastic man, thank you so much. I set up my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ30 with the instructions, takes a wicked pic both close up and far away. Ill take some tomorrow to give you all a sample. :) Im enjoying this.

[crunzaty]

Fantastic man, thank you so much. I set up my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ30 with the instructions, takes a wicked pic both close up and far away. Ill take some tomorrow to give you all a sample. :) Im enjoying this.

Glad i could help! I can't wait! I'm building my own system in 1-2 weeks now, and this will hopefully be a big inspiration!  :D

[cartdog]

*UPDATE* 30-5-2013

 

Hey guys, its been a little while I know, but to those following, got some more pics. Finally got all my parts now, so ill be able to kick off shortly with just afew more things to do, hope you enjoy the pics, my photog skills leave abit to be desired, hopefully I can improve.

 

My cat...but man is she annoying...shes just a walking static electricity ball of fur

 

All the fittings/blocks

 

EK boxes are artwork

 

Mainboard/Graphics/Cpu

 

hope they havnt bored yas...:)

[cartdog]

Hey guys, just afew more pics. Ill detail photo description in links.

 

Mainboard support slide mounts

 

Mid-Plate (long front shot)

 

Cable Management slots

 

Pump housing holes

 

Its coming along, not like a rocket but getting there. The hot-swap bay I plan on making a surround for it so all that's visible is the actual drive slots themselves. Tell me what you think guys?

[alpenwasser]

Its coming along, not like a rocket but getting there.

That's ok. I like slow builds (doing some of those myself :lol: ). For one thing they

are a lot easier and less stressful to follow. And secondly, since they tend to pop up

on the front page of the build logs section much more often they are harder to miss.

These forums are so crazy busy I don't have the time to check all the time what's new

and hot, so when something gets pushed to the stack's top a few times I'm a lot less

likely to miss it. A build which just gets posted in one fell swoop in its entirety

is a lot more likely to fall through the cracks and just get lost.

I've always liked the TJ11, almost got one myself until I realized I would have to change

so much about it that I would be better off with something else. Still a beautiful case

though. :)

[cartdog]

Thanks dude,  I appreciate your comment. Trying not to be despondent at the seeming lack of interest...but I guess its not really moving enough for people to go WOW! you know. If there's a little group who's happy to follow along, than im more than happy to share with them, this build log isn't about "look at me", its more just a journey that PC enthusiasts go through so its nice to share with people to hopefully inspire them also you know.

 

I loved the look of the TJ11. I tossed up between that and the cosmos II. But the cossy just didn't do it for me and looked abit cramped, plus the small window and hinged doors sealed the deal for me, no go. Still got abit of modding to do such as HDD surround and bay drive slot mounts. Im really going for a factory look with this build, I hate this jutting outta the case etc you know. The only thing outside the case of this build will be the flow meter, I didn't want it but my brother likes it so I thought id put it in for him, nonetheless it'll look really good where ive decided to place it.

 

I see your from Switzerland, beautiful place (like you don't know) I planned on going to Wengen last yr but had to change plans...maybe this year or next if the EU hasn't folded.

 

 

That's ok. I like slow builds (doing some of those myself :lol: ). For one thing they
are a lot easier and less stressful to follow. And secondly, since they tend to pop up
on the front page of the build logs section much more often they are harder to miss.

These forums are so crazy busy I don't have the time to check all the time what's new
and hot, so when something gets pushed to the stack's top a few times I'm a lot less
likely to miss it. A build which just gets posted in one fell swoop in its entirety
is a lot more likely to fall through the cracks and just get lost.

I've always liked the TJ11, almost got one myself until I realized I would have to change
so much about it that I would be better off with something else. Still a beautiful case
though. :)

[SirReallySam]

Trying not to be despondent at the seeming lack of interest

I'm interested man... Just don't really know how to comment on it, looks sick so far though XD

[911^NEmeSis]

Just keep up the good work mate. I mean things take time so at your own pace, go along as you would :D

I'm really keen on seeing the final, finished product.

[SirReallySam]

Just keep up the good work mate. I mean things take time so at your own pace, go along as you would :D

I'm really keen on seeing the final, finished product.

caught in a land slide, no escape from reality...

 

Just couldn't resist carrying on your quote :3

[911^NEmeSis]

caught in a land slide, no escape from reality...

 

Just couldn't resist carrying on your quote :3

Yeah I love the song just WAY too much. I should stop listening to it lol

[cartdog]

Just keep up the good work mate. I mean things take time so at your own pace, go along as you would :D

I'm really keen on seeing the final, finished product.

 

I'm interested man... Just don't really know how to comment on it, looks sick so far though XD

Awww thanks guys. Yeah I know what you mean sam, Hopefully by June 12th Ill have a heap more done, its just kind of in that phase where theres the big stuff outta the road, now its all the fiddly things like fitting placement, holes to drill etc you know. Cheers gents :) your a bunch of swell lads.

[SirReallySam]

Yeah I love the song just WAY too much. I should stop listening to it lol

 

 

That song is what made Wayne's World what it was :) love it as well dude, awesome tune :D

 

But also it's so true, everyone TRIES to hit the high note :D

[saudivip]

this is gonna be badass build ill be waiting for updates

Followed :P  

[cartdog]

Just some updates for those following. Going really smooth, next step is "dry fit"...or paint..havnt decided whats first. Let me know what you think ok :).

 

GPU thermal covers close up ( 1 more to do)

image hosting site

image upload software

 

Test fit of case components

image search

windows screenshot

 

Radiators

image hosting sites

 

Flow meter (rear case panel)

free screen capture software

 

Flow meter prep tape.

upload photos

 

Shots of the case

image upload software

program to take screenshots

image hosting picasa

application screenshot

print screen windows 7

 

 

Hope you enjoyed guys, sorry theres not many pics of the actual work being done, but its easy to get carried away and kinda forget to take pictures lol.

[Axis]

wow its going pretty well, i love that flow meter there :) very nice touch :)

[SirReallySam]

OOOOO nice so far mate :)

[alpenwasser]

Yes, yes this pleases me. *evil laugh* :lol:

Is that a Makita drill? I think I might have the same one.