Hardware pr0n...w00t!

**lynx** · 04-29-2005, 09:34 AM

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**Virtualbody1234** · 04-29-2005, 10:25 AM

You could also leave out the CPU from the loop.

**clocker** · 04-29-2005, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by lynx

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Yes, but at the cost of more complicated tube routing.
One of the big advantages of the components I chose is the barb arrangement and the resulting short hose runs.

Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

You could also leave out the CPU from the loop.

I thought of that option too, but would like to see if I can eliminate as many fans as possible.

**clocker** · 05-03-2005, 12:49 PM

Parts is parts is parts, etc.....

Finally have all the goodies in my possession, ah! I love the smell of new hardware in the morning!
The basic layout will be easy, but there are a number of custom fittings that I'll have to machine so it might take a day or two to get to the test phase.
The NV-68 video block is absolutely massive and will require some sort of support bracket for the card...I have a plan, we'll see how it works.

I want the tube runs to be as short and elegant as possible (hence the choice of 3/8" tubing ) and the only real unknown at this point is the fill/bleed port.
I have two options available and I won't be able to decide till I start to mock the components in place (the first config would be ubercool, but may prove awkward to use. The second would be more traditional, but probably more practical.)

After all the necessary drilling/fitting is done the whole case must be stripped for powdercoating.
This is actually more involved than it seems since at the same time I'll be replacing the drive bay cage with a different arrangement (I absolutely HATE "tool free" mounting....).

Lastly will be the wiring. I've decided to commit these components to each other and the case for good, so I can go ahead and cut/refit the wiring harness to exact lengths.

This will be fun.

**clocker** · 05-05-2005, 06:47 PM

All major components mounted, but I can't bleed the system properly.
I hate this crap.

Got parts this AM to cobble up an air trap.

I can already tell that the DD GPU block is going to be a bear to bleed...there is a real air trap around the processor finning and my most extreme contortions only managed to partially dislodge the bubbles.
With luck the trap will solve this problem.

Later.