New Flat Reservoirs by Hydra

[Dango]

Where to mount it in the case? And how to fill it? It seems only have 2 ports. I would like to see a double thickness version.

[NicolaZanarini]

Where to mount it in the case? And how to fill it? It seems only have 2 ports. I would like to see a double thickness version.

 

 

 

 

Uhm, we'll see about that,. but then they'd have to get thicker and it would make them harder to mount/mod in smaller chassis.

Here is an additional prototype, with an additional hole for filling it up (not tasted yet, but the older one was still very easy to fill)

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Check these pictures out - for now we're just testing functionality and seeing where the best hole positioning is - the final versions will have the fill hole too  

As far as double thickness goes, we haven't considered that yet, but in case there is demand/need we'll certainly add them to the lineup 

[QBtech]

Check these pictures out - for now we're just testing functionality and seeing where the best hole positioning is - the final versions will have the fill hole too

As far as double thickness goes, we haven't considered that yet, but in case there is demand/need we'll certainly add them to the lineup

if you guys find a way to make this sturdy enough I would love to have a thing like this as a motherboard tray in my next custom build. Ahhh a guy can dream

[Vellinious]

I assume because it's acrylic you could make the back piece any color?  And...do you make custom sizes?  Like...large.  VERY large.  I've been toying with doing something like this myself, and have had a lot of success with chemical welding, but....I don't have the cnc router to get it done the "right way".  

This is the first one I threw together with some scrap pieces I had laying around, as a "proof of concept" type of thing.  You can kind of see some air bubbles in between the layers....so, while chemical welding seals it up very well, it has draw backs too..../shrug

[NicolaZanarini]

I assume because it's acrylic you could make the back piece any color?  And...do you make custom sizes?  Like...large.  VERY large.  I've been toying with doing something like this myself, and have had a lot of success with chemical welding, but....I don't have the cnc router to get it done the "right way".  

This is the first one I threw together with some scrap pieces I had laying around, as a "proof of concept" type of thing.  You can kind of see some air bubbles in between the layers....so, while chemical welding seals it up very well, it has draw backs too..../shrug

Yeah, we could make very large ones, technically to the size of the sheet itself, even if that might be a bit impractical to handle

We made them fully transparent and decided to use screws to fix the two elements together so that people would have an easier time modding it - we'll also have a model without the threads for screws, so that those who want can customize it at will  

 

if you guys find a way to make this sturdy enough I would love to have a thing like this as a motherboard tray in my next custom build. Ahhh a guy can dream

Well, currently it's pretty rigid - haven't tried to make it in ATX size yet but it is certainly possible

[Stefan1024]

It could be done, but sealing might be a bit of a problem there without using thicker plexi to make sure it doesn't "bend out" at all and the liquid stays perfectly distributed - if you want one like that we could try making a prototype based on your specs

 

 

This is nice offer. Sadly I just finished a passive cooled rig, so I can't use it as an upgrade. And because I just spent a lot on the build I'm not able to afford a new one.

But keep going!

[Vellinious]

Yeah, we could make very large ones, technically to the size of the sheet itself, even if that might be a bit impractical to handle

We made them fully transparent and decided to use screws to fix the two elements together so that people would have an easier time modding it - we'll also have a model without the threads for screws, so that those who want can customize it at will

 

Well, currently it's pretty rigid - haven't tried to make it in ATX size yet but it is certainly possible

The one I'm doing is more for "water channels" as opposed to "reservoir".  The one I'm doing will fill the top of my Core X9 case...so, quite large.

[spwath]

I think a good idea would be a hole on each side as well, so one at bottom, 1 at top, and one on other side of top

[Exotath]

Hydra have a website?

[NicolaZanarini]

This is nice offer. Sadly I just finished a passive cooled rig, so I can't use it as an upgrade. And because I just spent a lot on the build I'm not able to afford a new one.

But keep going!

Haha I see care to share a pict?

 

The one I'm doing is more for "water channels" as opposed to "reservoir".  The one I'm doing will fill the top of my Core X9 case...so, quite large.

Uhm, I see - these are more like flat reservoirs, yet as I said before one can place a panel/sheet on top and so "draw out" any kind of routing they want withotu the hassle of actually building it

 

I think a good idea would be a hole on each side as well, so one at bottom, 1 at top, and one on other side of top

The current model has 2 holes one near each other, plus one more diametrically opposite to them

 

Hydra have a website?

Yes, but for now it's more of a placeholder - when we'll launch the crowdfunding we'll put and actual website with good graphics/description/etc up - for now have the link, but as I said it's pretty much a placeholder thing

http://hydra-shop.com/

We do have a fb page thats working for now  https://www.facebook.com/Hydra-400905430057461/timeline/

for any info on anything feel free to ask here/in PM

[Kenji the Uke]

Now make them as wide as the side panel so we can use a reservoir as a "window". It would also act a bit as a passive radiator.

But the also looks good like they are.

That would be epic as fuuuuck.

[Stefan1024]

Haha I see care to share a pict?

 

Here is the build log:http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/351134-finished-the-silent-cube-pushing-passive-cooling-to-the-limit-with-dual-gtx-980-update-17-pictures/

It is also linked in my signature, second build.

 

But it looks like Kenji the Uke is interested in a "window reservoir".

[0ld_Chicken]

Ever since i saw Vellinious's prototype I've been kicking this idea around. Nice to know that someone is looking into producing something like it! I'll be interested for sure

[NicolaZanarini]

That would be epic as fuuuuck.

We'll see how feasible it is, and if it is, we might have them available on demand  

 

Here is the build log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/351134-the-silent-cube-pushing-passive-cooling-to-the-limit-with-dual-gtx-980-update-16-charging-the-smartphone-for-free-while-gaming/

It is also linked in my signature, second build.

 

But it looks like Kenji the Uke is interested in a "window reservoir".

If all goes well, we'll have goodies for him too

 

Ever since i saw Vellinious's prototype I've been kicking this idea around. Nice to know that someone is looking into producing something like it! I'll be interested for sure

Thanks man! stay tuned for updates

[Kenji the Uke]

I'll definitely love to stay tuned for updates =w+ I can imagine this going to good use for a Define R5.. or an H440~

[Pelikan]

This is a great idea for us micro and itx guys

[Kenji the Uke]

3:! Definitely! Like the Node!

[NicolaZanarini]

This is a great idea for us micro and itx guys

The smaller ones will certainly allow for soem itneresting solutions in compact casings!

3:! Definitely! Like the Node!

The Fractal design one?

[Kenji the Uke]

Yes~! The recent one.. 500? I think?