The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)!

[VSG]

Ah ok.. I can't tell you about the tubing part because I really have no idea what your loop plan is. That's where a build log with renders would come in really handy.

[Lays]

Ah ok.. I can't tell you about the tubing part because I really have no idea what your loop plan is. That's where a build log with renders would come in really handy.

 

If only I knew what programs + how to use them I'd show ya lol

[VSG]

If only I knew what programs + how to use them I'd show ya lol

 

Even Paint or Powerpoint is better than nothing. Google SketchUp is cool if you get the time to figure out how to use it optimally.

[Lays]

Even Paint or Powerpoint is better than nothing. Google SketchUp is cool if you get the time to figure out how to use it optimally.

 

The proportions are terrible, but this will give you a rough idea of what I was going to do.  The pump would either be on a stand to make it level with the GPU, or on the floor with a longer bend to get to the bottom of the GPU.

 

 

 

 

I had a picture of a guy that did his loop like this in his r4, and it was really clean with short runs.  I'll see if I can find the picture.

 

 

 

 

   

[VSG]

Ok that helps a lot. If you think you can bend it (like Beckham), then go for it. You might need to do it free hand unless the monsoon kit can support multiple bends in short tube lengths.

[CtW]

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what size rad are you planning on putting on the top? 1x140?

[Lays]

The PETG is so cheap that I can buy like 30 feet for $20, so I'll have tons of back-up pieces if I goof up.

 

I figure it'll be a learning curve at first, but I think I can get the hang of it relatively quickly, I've always been a pretty quick learner.

 

 

My buddy said taking the 5.25 bays out is just a couple rivets with a drill, then a 360 will mount no problem, so that's taken care of, but I'll most likely have to buy the rads and test mount everything before I buy the fittings.

 

I guess I could buy a pack of straws from the dollar store, and use the straws as make-shift tubing mock ups.  

[Lays]

what size rad are you planning on putting on the top? 1x140?

 

240 (2x120x30)

[CtW]

I find it interesting how this has turned from a build log to a discussion about other builds and the quality of watercooling parts.

[VSG]

I find it interesting how this has turned from a build log to a discussion about other builds and the quality of watercooling parts.

 

All good build logs help out other people also and are entertaining 

 

I will make an update log in the first post soon, so people can check the updates only if they desire.

[VSG]

Used some epic MS Paint skills and 5 minutes of my time for this mock up:

 

[Lays]

Will the plastic inserts / metal inserts be black still?

[VSG]

Yes. Those are the flexbays that keep the modularity of the case intact. No point getting them powdercoated since I can't predict how my front components change with time. It will be similar to what Stren did:

 

 

Except with a different color outside (+ extended top) and a black interior.

[acidydragon]

@Vsg, you said a while ago you had a friend with a tx10 for sale... Is it still for sale? If so, can you pm me? (forum isn't letting me view profiles from my phone right now.)

[VSG]

PM sent!

[Lays]

Vsg, what do you think the average 290x overclock would be?

 

1075-1150 is what OCN's overclocking r9 290/290x thread seems to think? Do you agree?

[VSG]

Vsg, what do you think the average 290x overclock would be?

 

1075-1150 is what OCN's overclocking r9 290/290x thread seems to think? Do you agree?

 

I would say 1150-1200 core overvolted and on water.

[Lays]

I would say 1150-1200 core overvolted and on water.

 

I managed 1100 core with stock voltage, maybe I got a lucky one lol. I stopped pushing it since I'm not underwater yet, I didn't see any artifacting so I'm assuming I may have some headroom to continue pushing later on.

 

75.5% asic quality, not sure if that's any good, or if that even means anything.

[VSG]

Ya, looks promising.

[Lays]

How exactly is asic quality supposed to work? I have yet to see a good description from someone who understands things like this.

[VSG]

It really doesn't mean anything, don't look too much into it. Binning of GPUs isn't based on it at all and cards of asic 60 or 80 have behaved identical.

[Tearass]

 

um hey again.

 

do you still want that banner?  :blink:

[VSG]

um hey again.

do you still want that banner? :blink:

Sup?

There may well be more sponsors honestly so I think I will stick with the first one you made and then maybe ask again once everything is done for a second banner for sponsors only. Thanks a lot for offering, you will be acknowledged in the end along with a few others who helped out.

[VSG]

I dropped off all the parts at the powdercoater for inspection and approval. If everything goes well, it should be done by Friday which would be great for putting it together over the weekend. 

 

Also, in case someone was interested in the new Nova Core Extreme reservoir from Frozen-Q and thought the black rings and break in the middle was a deal breaker:

 

 

We could make that one solid piece as well, we would just have to do a small o-ring groove up top to seal between the plate and acetal cap.

[Sousuke]

I dropped off all the parts at the powdercoater for inspection and approval. If everything goes well, it should be done by Friday which would be great for putting it together over the weekend. 

 

Also, in case someone was interested in the new Nova Core Extreme reservoir from Frozen-Q and thought the black rings and break in the middle was a deal breaker:

 

 

That looks awesome, looks like a star trek warp core.