[Fix post] 2GTech Mods from the archive (to fix broken links of photos from past projects)

GregEl · April 12, 2018

Greetings fellow forum members.

I am opening this thread to collect-sum up my past projects in one place and fix photo links that no longer work on the older build log threads.

Project Hades Chillin
This was my first modding project. For the first time I made a custom watercooled system and I made my own case (scratch build-desk pc)

The original system before the project started was in a Corsair 600T as seen bellow

Τhe motherboard tray from plexiglass

The basic desk without hardware made out of simple IKEA surfaces.

Simple transfer of the hardware from the 600T to the new position.

Radiators, waterblocks and the loop ready to be filled and check for leaks.

24 hour later without leaks I began to connect the cables. Paracord sleeves without heatshrink and my first attempt at sleeving

Placed some covers and at this stage I started making some air filters for the fans

DIY dust filter from window mesh (two layers)

UV led strip and final photos of the project. I also did some cable lacing with fishing line following the guide from Alpenwaser.

There are some imperfections, but a successful first build. Let's go to the next one.

Project Slim Hades
Change to dual GPU, rigid tubing and a slimline acrylic case again a scratch build. Also with significant support-sponsorship from EK waterblocks. Bellow is the concept sketch

Parts for the new loop

Temp testing because the airflow for the motherboard heatsinks will be limited.

The base acrylic plate of the case with the radiator

Change of plans due to the crossfire bridge length

Design and measurements with foam core cardboard and testing fitting, before the actual acrylic panels are cut.

Some of the acrylic panels

Cutting and bending of the hardline tubing. All 3 waterblocks are connected in parallel.

Starting to assemble the system

Ready to fill and leak test.

Vertical position to help bleed the air bubbles and test the possibility for wall mounting. In the end I decided to lay it flat on the desk.

Final photos of the build.

I had some stability issues with the unshielded riser cables and the crossfire setup was not as originally planned, but as a build with hardline tubing and performance I was satisfied.

Moving on to the next one.

Project ITX Architecture
This is the first project that I used my 3d printer. An ΙΤΧ scratch build with watercooling distribution plate. This time I had support from Bitspower, Cooler Master Hellas και ASRock Hellas.

240 Monsta radiator with 3d printed fan grills plus slots for front OI ports and power button.

Test prints and fitting of hardware to confirm dimentions and fit.

The internal sceleton of the case

3 sata SSDs between the reservoir and radiator

3d printed motherboard base and back IO shield (single piece)

Sleeved paracord cables with 3d printed combs

The system set up with aircooling

3D printing the final motherboard cover

The printed cover and the first stage of the watercooling distribution plate. 10mm thick acrylic cnc milled channels + 5mm thick lid

Testing the channels for leaks. I used a white soft silicone rubber cord 2mm in diameter with its own channel on the perimeters of the channels

Final assembly and photos of the build

Once again some imperfections, but the system and distribution plate worked flawlessly.
For years (2015-2018) there was no issue or need for maintainance and I was satisfied that a build with a unique configuration/positioning worked this well. Let's go to the next.

Project Cosmos BW [Colab]

The following project is not a personal one, but a colaboration. I designed and 3d printed some panels and covers with my 3d printer and the rest of the assebly and mods were done by the system owner.

The system before the changes

First color mods

Some of the items I 3d printed (PSU cover, 3.5 HDD slot, motherboard back IO cover)

GPU Titan upgrade

Final assembly with a custom loop

That is all so far. At some point I will remake some of these past projects with some changes and better tools. Something like "ITX Architecture revisited", but there are other priorities now.

I have another colaboration project, but that I will do all the assembly and modding. As a teaser the name is "The Necromancer" project.
I am also making progress on an big open project for the modding community in general, that has to do with 3d printing, laser cutters and cnc.

Valar Makeris!
(All must make)