sivispacem Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Ooh I like those a lot... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071085318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 11:43 AM, HaRdSTyLe_83 said: @Azazel coldzero is also doing some motheboard tray covers https://www.coldzero.eu/lian-li-pc-o11-dynamic-xl-mb-tray-cover That's cool. Sort of what I'm doing with mine, but customized to fit my specific components, and water cooling pass throughs and such. Gives the case a much cleaner look when the mobo tray is covered like that. HaRdSTyLe_83 and sivispacem 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071086444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 They're not badly priced either. I might look at getting one to fiddle about with. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071086472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaRdSTyLe_83 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 waiting for parts that were supposed to be delivered on friday be like AZAZEL 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071087241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presidential Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 lol it's exactly like that too Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071088369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaRdSTyLe_83 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) the two cpu tubes dont look parallel, but it will have to do for now Edited February 29, 2020 by HaRdSTyLe_83 sivispacem, Audi and Static 3 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071093150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 So fittings question here. I'm currently ordering components for my loop, I've decided to go with soft tubing for now as I'm likely to be switching to X299/i9-10920x in the near future and I want to make swapping things out without draining the loop as easy as possible. I've got 16 fittings required for components, excluding some kind of drain port setup. 14 of those 16 I want to be 1/4" to 10-16mm 45° compression fittings (CPU in/out, 2x rad in/out. and all 8 termination points on my distro plate). The default answer for fittings seems to be "BitsPower" but 14 of their 45 degree compression fittings comes in at a fairly horrifying £275. Has anyone got any other recommendations? Ideally looking for matte black but could would be happy with silver/chrome too. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071181116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/18/2020 at 2:14 PM, sivispacem said: Has anyone got any other recommendations? Ideally looking for matte black but could would be happy with silver/chrome too. EKWB Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071184936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Static said: EKWB I'd just at spotted that today, their website is absolutely terrible on mobile but digging around on PC I'd managed to find them. Even including the cost of buying compression fittings as well as 45 degree adapters, that comes out a lot cheaper. Static 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071184953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, sivispacem said: I'd just at spotted that today, their website is absolutely terrible on mobile but digging around on PC I'd managed to find them. Even including the cost of buying compression fittings as well as 45 degree adapters, that comes out a lot cheaper. Bitspower also recently launched a budget branch of fittings, called Touchaqua. Not sure what types of fittings they offer in that line up, though, or how available they are. But the EK ones are solid, too. Using mostly EK-fittings in my current build (WIP). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071185058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Azazel said: my current build (WIP). Ooh, anything you're happy to share? I'll definitely take a look at TouchAqua. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071185139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 8:08 PM, sivispacem said: Ooh, anything you're happy to share? I'll definitely take a look at TouchAqua. Nothing too tangible yet, waiting for some parts to come in. Will share when it starts progressing. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071186886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 So EKWB fittings come in about £100 cheaper Bitspower than for 14x45 degree, 2x90 degree, 18x compression, a fill port and a ball valve. Between nickel and black at the moment. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071188699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Anyone have/had much/any experience with getting parts from places like GrabCAD made up? Some enterprising fellow has produced a version of the EKWB Lian Li O11 distribution plate with a cutout designed for a D5 rather than a DDC pump and with a couple of very minor tweaks (namely a fill port on the rear) it would be perfect for my build. Assume usual caveats regarding double-checking measurements and finding a decent CNC routing place... Also, holy sh*t, the quality difference of the Watercool stuff over the likes of EK is incredible. I really hadn't expected it to be so much higher given they share a price point. -Edit Man I forgot how easy Fusion 360 is to use. G1/4 fill port added in and screw threads countersunk in about 20 minutes... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071209476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Aaand done. Now just need to find someone who can turn it into something machinable. AZAZEL and Blaze 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071212450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Employing a little CAD (Cardboard Aided Design) to mock up a rear IO cover. Just getting the basic geometry right for now before I decide how to shape it. AZAZEL and Davve95 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071214702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 More CAD this morning, matching the I/O plate to other mobo components. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071216562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 3:13 PM, sivispacem said: Now just need to find someone who can turn it into something machinable. https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-reflection-pc-o11d-xl-d5-pwm-d-rgb-plexi Seen this thing? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071216998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, AZAZEL said: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-reflection-pc-o11d-xl-d5-pwm-d-rgb-plexi Seen this thing? Yeah. I'm not such a fan of the front plates as I don't really want to lose a whole pane of tempered glass (I'm planning on doing some etching in keeping with the whole "sandwasp" theme, maybe some honeycomb/hexagonal patterns and some kind of logo). Also..that price. Over £350 is huge money. The guy I'm currently talking with around getting my custom plate CNC routed reckons he can do the plate halves and thread mill the holes for about half the price of the EKWB G1 side distro + DDC. Even with M4 bolts, G1/4 blanks, a 3D printed pump housing, a decent PWM controlled (and definitely not molex powered) D5 and laser cutting the alu cover plate (which I'm planning to do a brushed finish on) I should still come in well under that (and possibly near or even under the cost of the G1). Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071217114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 So gave the go-ahead on my custom distro plate with a local machine shop today. The guy who runs it has not done much work with Acrylic before but wants to give it a go for the sake of experience more than anything. £100 for the plate front and rear if it all works out Material costs if not. Super happy with that. Also broke up my IO plate in two parts and sent that off for 3D printing. At £20 I don't really care if it goes wrong. AZAZEL 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071219187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 8:14 PM, sivispacem said: They're not badly priced either. I might look at getting one to fiddle about with. Bought one of these in black as there's currently 10% discount on everything with the code spring2020 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071224180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Run 1 of my I/O plate was alright, but not great. Found a provider doing nylon SLS printing and had a second go along with the pump bracket. Very happy with those. AZAZEL 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071235103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 1 hour ago, sivispacem said: Run 1 of my I/O plate was alright, but not great. Found a provider doing nylon SLS printing and had a second go along with the pump bracket. Very happy with those. Daym, those look smooth. Going to paint them I presume? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071235284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, AZAZEL said: Daym, those look smooth. Going to paint them I presume? Pump bracket no, not going to bother. They've been dyed and tumbled plus it won't be visible. The IO bracket will get a few coats of automotive filler primer then painted black with the indents yellow. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071235289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I now have almost all the bits for my loop either on order or with me. CPU and GPU blocks, GPU blackplate, motherboard tray all arrived and ready for fitting. Managed to get in orders for the Hardware Labs GTS360 and GTX360 today, first time they've been in stock anywhere in months. Distribution plate should be underway now, I'll follow up with the guy building it. Big bag of fixings and some o-ring material on order. Just need pump, tubes and fittings. Blaze and AZAZEL 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071251833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Shiny. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071252842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Had some unfortunate news. The guy doing my distro had not succeeded in his attempts despite several goes and due to a backlog in existing work has had to admit defeat. I'm now moving onto a new supplier who has considerable experience in building these plates. Need to make a couple of minor changes to make toolpathing easier but hopefully that should be it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071275211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Finally finished working on my SLS printed parts in a way I'm happy with. Pump mount (too lazy to clean up the screw holes): GPU supports: All done with 3x coats plastic primer, 3x coats automotive matte black and 2x matt clear lacquer. Still got some work to do on the I/O cover but very nearly happy with it. Pump should arrive tomorrow, just chased up my distro plate guy, big bag o' Barrow fittings here...now all I need is tubing and fluid. AZAZEL and Margot Robbed Me 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071292056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Did some pump surgery today... Margot Robbed Me and AZAZEL 2 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071297745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margot Robbed Me Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Original Murderbox for sale on Ebay. $450 USD. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Murderbox-aluminum-water-cool-black-minimalist-pc-case/164184512199?hash=item263a28d6c7:g:sRAAAOSwzTFer23Y It's funny how fast things change. Not long ago, I would have bought this immediately. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/875287-case-hardware-modding/?do=findComment&comment=1071299268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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