#002 - Project Orange

alexknipfer · November 27, 2014

I just used paracord for my first time sleeving recently, I can't really tell, is that what you used, looks really good!? And is that a EK pump/res combo, how do you like it?

MeepLikesToBuildPc's · November 27, 2014

Well I just brewed myself a fresh cup of coffee and figured a little update would be good. Today I wanted to share the progress the EK 860+ waterblock for the GTX 770 (Yes, the 680 block is suggested by EK for the 770). Already I'm a bit frustrated by not taking enough pictures that have good lighting and focus (I'm building a controlled light booth in my basement and looking at some used DSLRs).

Installing the water block was fairly straight forward. EK provides great documentation with pictures to follow. The only issue I saw was from overtightening the back plate, it started to warp the pcb so I just loosened the screws until the pcb was flat.

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More pictures and updates coming soon! In the meantime i'm working on a to spec NZXT S340 sketchup.

If u are looking for a used dslr, get something like a Nikon D70 Or D90 if u are filming. They are quite old, But make beautiful pictures I have the D70 and its awesome. Plus they are dirt cheap.

My dad has one too as he is a hobby photographer, he bought it new back in 2005, and it still works perfectly.

(Nitramsaart.com is his site, pics up to page 5 are made with a d70, not advertising seeing the pics aren't for sale.)

simook · November 27, 2014

If u are looking for a used dslr, get something like a Nikon D70 Or D90 if u are filming. They are quite old, But make beautiful pictures I have the D70 and its awesome. Plus they are dirt cheap.

My dad has one too as he is a hobby photographer, he bought it new back in 2005, and it still works perfectly.

(Nitramsaart.com is his site, pics up to page 5 are made with a d70, not advertising seeing the pics aren't for sale.)

Thanks for the tip! I will certainly keep an eye on these for a good deal. Not that winter is here in the northwest, I may have to redirect some of my funds for Snowboarding

simook · November 27, 2014

I just used paracord for my first time sleeving recently, I can't really tell, is that what you used, looks really good!? And is that a EK pump/res combo, how do you like it?

Yep! Paracord 550 from "Built for Survival". So far I'm very happy with the EK D5 X-Res. It's the first Ek water pump I've owned so I have no comparison, but from what I've read it seems EK makes some awesome water cooling parts.