Quote: Originally Posted by mnpctech_guy You'll enjoy strolling into PDX with this one Gary.

Yeah he will, only problem now is whether (or not) the new Enemy Territory: Quake Wars will be released by then.
One of the main reasons I signed up for this year is because they announced that it will be played there. I know PDXLAN has no control over the release, but grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

I took some photos of the 1U watercool system during the leak test outside of the chassis so you guys can see everything up close. I'll post the PR side watercool system next

Filling up Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Hi-Flo Reservoir with 1/2" The ledge or "baffle" inside really does help reduce turbulant flow. The system is running in this photo.





Mag II Killer waterpump. It's very quiet. for $45, I'm impressed.


Black Ice Pro Radiator with laser cut front acrylic grill


Swiftech Apogee™ 1U low profile CPU water-block

This case is simply incredible. I am very impressed with the work you've done on it Bill; that mirror finish looks spectacular! I am also quite fond of the thumb screws holding up the side panel. Everything looks great and that has got to be the sexiest bezel I have ever seen. It is most certainly a case for a true pimp.

Quote: Originally Posted by ratchetfps This case is simply incredible. I am very impressed with the work you've done on it Bill; that mirror finish looks spectacular! I am also quite fond of the thumb screws holding up the side panel. Everything looks great and that has got to be the sexiest bezel I have ever seen. It is most certainly a case for a true pimp.

Thank you ratchetfps! I can't wait to ship it off to Gary for the remainder of the installation

I'm going to set up a mini photo studio so i can take a photo of each side and photochop them side by side for everyone to see each layout.

Heres the PR side watercool system

PIMPRIG SIDE

An ideal location for our Waterpump, but how will I mount it?


I modified an old steel HD Cage into a shelf for the waterpump. It has an upper and lower lip, so it's fastened onto the chassis in a manner to prevent any vibration ..and it worked!



Waterpump Shelf


Mag II Killer Waterpump / TYGON HOSE R-3603


DangerDen Copper TDX Waterblock (1/2")



DangerDen Acrylic 5.25 Bay Res


Water stream inside 1/2" water outlet barb


Water flowing inside 5.25 Bay Reservoir

I am sooo enjoying watching this come together Bill and Crew!!
Yet again you are taking case-art to a whole new level!
Gary I envy you!!

I'm so damn psyched on how this is turning out!

"Absolutely awesome" doesn't even cut it...

THIS.... IS... PIMP!!!!

It's []D [] []v[] []D

Quote: Originally Posted by THRASHER2 It's []D [] []v[] []D

Chuuurch!

I don't think we can give this PC anymore Gary

Reinstalling the 1U watercool system...

Swiftech Micro Res mounting bracket leaves you lots of options




A notch was cut in the tray for accessing the Micro Res filler cap





"Look Ma, No Kinks!" ....TYGON TUBING OWNS

Thx fer the info Bro,

My Co. that im workin for ATM has an account with them ( look up Vequity ) so i'll be orderin' some of that tape

Bill,
Yer the BOMB Baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome! Thanks dudes




I wanted to show everyone a side by side comparison of the systems on each side, but how did I do it?

Here I am putting togther a diy photo studio. I bought the back drop at a fabric store. Find the most dense black cloth you can find.
Black Velvet is ideal, but it's costly.

I drapped it over a piece of wood trim Ogre found in the hallway, then taped to my camera tri-pod.




After pasting the photos in Photoshop, I used the "Paint Bucket" to fill in the grey shadows in the Black backdrop.


It looks like my photos were taken in a professional studio

neato makes me wish I had photoshop

Quote: Originally Posted by SpAnKy neato makes me wish I had photoshop

Just using a solid black sheet or drop cloth will help a lot

I see you also used that little-known, undocumented "PimpEnhance Tool", Bill!

lol, right on Coel!

btw: Whatever happened with that silver 3.5 I/O bay?

I applied Diamond Plate Vinyl Film over it

Is there a jaw dropping smilie?

That looks simply stunning! Love the IO plate aswell

Awsome work!


Mark

Thanks Mark!

Video Highlights of the Build!

Well done on a really cool Video update guys!!
I'm so impressed with the quality of work you
always put into your projects!
Too many mods to say I have a favourite, but I do
especially like the side panels, the Aluminium door, the
psu and Verns custom pcb's!!

Looking forward to the next update, Paul

Quote: Originally Posted by mnpctech_guy Thanks Mark! Video Highlights of the Build!

WOW! You realize that this will be my main PC(s), my new "precious"... right? I'll be molesting this poor PC till it's powdercoating falls off!

I can't wait to show it off at PDX Lan! Still trying to finalize the main PC components and once that is settled next week I will do up a sharp 11x17 poster to display next to the case with all the sponsor companies and members.