Cross by Red Harbinger

First of all, again want to remind you this is a prototype. :)

 

Unpacking.

 

So .... there it was.

No idea what the actual weight was incl all glass panels and some other stuff I needed.

I think around 90-100Kg.

I was 'home alone' and tried pulling/pushing it, but didn't move an inch.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120687.JPG

 

 

5 minutes later it even started to rain :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120688.JPG

 

 

Since there wasn't a neighbour available either I came up with a thousands of years old idea.

It worked pretty well :P

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120689.JPG

 

 

My heart still bouncing. Package was just as big as my couch.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120691.JPG

 

 

First top package contained these panels for the legs (old design) and the glass for the shelf.

(Other top package contained some hardware you'll see later)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120696.JPG

 

 

Glass for the shelf connected to the legs.

It has a frosted bottom and rounded edges.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120698.JPG

 

 

And a lasered logo on top.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120699.JPG

 

 

The big package exists out of 3 smaller boxes. Top one contains the desk itself and all smaller stuff needed for the desk.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120700.JPG

 

 

As you can see the desk will come partly assembled.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120701.JPG

 

 

Second level contains the big top glass panel

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120702.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120703.JPG

 

 

With a frosted bottom edge, also a small logo and off course rounded edges.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120704.JPG

 

 

The third and last box contains the assembled legs, backside cover (where PSU and all cables go), and the panel between the legs for more stability.

(This panel got a great improvement in the next prototype on looks and stability, you'll see it later)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120706.JPG

 

 

Unpacking the small stuff.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120707.JPG

 

 

Leg and backside cover on the background.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120708.JPG

 

 

Unboxing the desk.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120710.JPG

 

 

Back side.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120711.JPG

 

 

Front.

It's incredibly huge ... I knew the size but still the only word that came up in me was WOW!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120712.JPG

 

 

Well.. I was still on my own, so had to find a way to lift it on the legs just for a few photos :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120713.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120714.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120715.JPG

 

 

Really love this color and way of powdercoating.

Off course it will be available in many colors/finishes.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120718.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120719.JPG

 

 

The grommets!

Well I got a few spares I guess.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120720.JPG

 

 

The switches. What color do you guys prefer?

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120721.JPG

 

 

My choice is black/red led :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120723.JPG

 

 

Glass panel on top of the desk. (Still without rubber seal)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120724.JPG

 

 

As you guys can see it's pretty high, we lowered the next prototype about 2 1/2".

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120725.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120726.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120727.JPG

 

 

I found a good purpose for that quite unhandleable box :D

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/1-Unpacking/550/P1120924.JPG

 

Tomorrow I'll post some (concept) renders we're busy with incl. the monitor stand.

Renders!

 

Well I got some questions about the possible colors and the monitor stand.

Maybe this post will make some things clear.

There's also a render coming up with all the in and outside measurements in mm and inch to answer some of your questions.

 

 

These were made by perfect cooperation between Shawn and Scott :)

First of all an exploded view of the prototype I have here.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_exploded.png

 

 

And the HDD bracket I personally won't be using for this build but will be in the standard desk.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_hdd.JPG

 

 

Our plans are to have the desk in a few standard colors.

However there is an option to order the desk completely color-customized.

So this render is just to show what parts could be in your own custom color.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_colors_1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_colors_2.JPG

 

 

The monitor stand.

This is still just a concept, but we're working on it :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_monitorstand_concept.JPG

 

 

Reservoirs.

Also a concept we're busy with.

Don't ask for details :D

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Reserviors_concept.JPG

 

 

 

And some renders of a white desk with concept reservoirs.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_renders1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_renders2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/2-Renders/550/Cross_renders3.JPG

Sigh..... so beautiful.

 

I'm hoping to see a completed single system Red Harbinger desk build soon!

 

(dual motherboards will be overkill for my needs)

Been a while since we're all very busy. :)

 

First of all I want to thank Youri Vandevelde!

From the very start he has been a Red Harbinger 'fan' and he made a FAQ by gathering all questions and answers from all forums and facebook.

Red Harbinger FAQ

Also added this link to the topic start and will be updated constantly.

If you have any other questions ... shoot :)

 

 

We had a lot of changes in the desk.

Example of only 10 of the 40 changes of the last 5 weeks.

 

- Less screws on the vanity plate/leg plating.

- Have a stand-off PEM under the top and middle portion of the right side tray to prevent sagging.

- PEM's on inside of legs to attach the bottom leg rest, top to chassis, and rear to backplate.

- Added faster bottom access panel removal/install option.

- Tube holes near cpu just as high as the holes in the middle/bridge.

- Center bridge monitor cabling section has a screw in the way.

- 5.25" slots too narrow cause of powdercoat.

- HDD tray hole covers

- Fan connector space on left and right.

- Grommet holes beneath 5.25" trays.

 

Lots of things you find out once you have a prototype to test.

 

 

For this specific build I also have a small problem :)

The prototype intended for me to test appeared to be a dual pc desk.

Wouldn't have been a problem except there were no single pc desk 'firewall' and 'HDD-tray'.

Manufacturing a single set in the US with the same powdercoat and sending it to Holland would be too expensive.

So decided to build a dual pc desk .. Need to be tested anyway.

Still need to arrange the hardware but that will hopefully work out.

 

Off course I also needed a place to build and test this desk....

 

 

When I just took the picture from this corner my wife ... never mind .... no option :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/1.JPG

 

 

Attic? Nah, need to tidy it up then. Now I know exactly where everything is :D

(It is a bit cleaned up as we speak though)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/2.JPG

 

 

Last option ... the spare room.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/4.JPG

 

 

Check!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/5.JPG

 

 

After moving the desk upstairs it did get a bit crowded.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/6.JPG

 

 

Went shopping for some cabinets.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/7.JPG

 

 

Assembled the legs to make it more firm.

(This design has already been changed, improved and lowered)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/8.JPG

 

 

Firm enough for now.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/9.JPG

 

 

Approved!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/10.JPG

 

 

First thing to test ... mainboard layout :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/11.JPG

 

 

And off course sitting behind it after a long day.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/3-Crossroom/550/12.JPG

 

 

This weekend more about the to be used hardware and watercooling.

Here a first look on the hardware and watercooling to be used.

Sorry for the amount of photos, because the prototype got here later then expected I had some time to do all this in front :)

 

 

First the package from Highflow.nl

In love...

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/2.JPG

 

 

And 2 pumps from a previous project.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/4.JPG

 

 

Fillports for the 'Firewall' and a tube test sample.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/6.JPG

 

 

And more tube.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/7.JPG

 

 

A flowmeter I can't live without anymore :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow/550/8.JPG

 

Thanks Freddy!

 

 

The package from Cooler Master.

1500W dual rail!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/4.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/6.JPG

 

 

And the fans with red lighting.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster/550/8.JPG

 

Thanks Marco en Ruud!

 

 

Quite some extension cables going into a pc this size.

BitFenix wanted to help me out on this.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/4.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/5.JPG

 

 

And did a small order from Highflow, had a small idea :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/8.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/9.JPG

 

I'm satisfied.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix/550/10.JPG

 

Thanks Lester!!

 

 

Also an incredible package from Corsair.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/4.JPG

 

 

Back when I had all time in the world :D

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/5.JPG

 

 

Ordered 3 extra, not for performance, for the looks.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair/550/7.JPG

 

Thanks Gareth!

 

 

And some extra products I ordered.

The first prototype RF RGB ready-to-go LED-kit for the desk :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/2.JPG

 

 

And off course a socket.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/3.JPG

 

 

Which I made smaller to fit inside the desk.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/4.JPG

 

 

Raid card with external ports.

Works perfectly in a 'desk' build, no cables in sight.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/6.JPG

 

 

And some extra accessories cause of cable length/management.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/7.JPG

 

 

Example.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Other/550/8.JPG

We've been really busy with the final design the last 4 weeks again.

The last week I've been busy with this particular build too.

Bit of a weird buildlog for me too cause some photos are already here for months :)

Also because I decided to do the dual-pc-build a few weeks ago.

I completely understand some people want to see some desk photos but first have to show the hardware cause they will be in the next photos with the desk too.

This week there will be multiple updates, already got 100+ pics waiting of the desk :)

 

 

So first a last hardware post, then some first 'fails' in the desk and some build/block mounting pics.

 

 

Asus package.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus/550/3.JPG

 

 

Love the size.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus/550/4.JPG

 

 

Somehow those aircoolers got something...

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus/550/5.JPG

 

Thanks a lot Asus Benelux and specially Rogier!

 

 

Lamptron package.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Lamptron/550/1.JPG

 

 

Also for next 're-builds'

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Lamptron/550/2.JPG

 

Comes out handy with the Bitfenix extension cables.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Lamptron/550/3.JPG

 

 

Was going to use 2 controllers but because I'm using 2 pc's it will now be one.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Lamptron/550/4.JPG

 

Thanks Lamptron!

 

 

And the ultra package EKWB.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/1.JPG

 

 

Still like acrylic most.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/4.JPG

 

 

But have to say these look awesome!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/6.JPG

 

 

Huge!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/7.JPG

 

 

Pump tops.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/8.JPG

 

 

All unpacked.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/9.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/10.JPG

 

 

Mounting the pumps.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/11.JPG

 

 

Changing for stainless steel bolts.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/12.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/13.JPG

 

 

Test cause I was (back then) bored :D

 

 

 

Package that arrived later.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/14.JPG

 

 

This build will have 4 EKWB reservoirs since our own reservoir isn't ready yet.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/15.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/16.JPG

 

 

And extra fittings for the reservoirs and 2nd pc.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/17.JPG

 

 

All together.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/18.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/19.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB/550/20.JPG

 

Gregor ... again ... your awesome! :)

 

 

And from Cooler Master for the 2nd pc.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster2/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster2/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster2/550/3.JPG

 

 

Love these PSU's!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/CoolerMaster2/550/4.JPG

 

Also thanks again a lot Marco and Ruud!

 

 

Corsair also insisted on doing something extra.

I can work with this :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/1.JPG

 

 

For the 2nd pc.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/2.JPG

 

 

Already have a cool plan for the speakers.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/4.JPG

 

 

Don't have much to compare, used a Cambridge 4.1 set for over 10 years and have a Bose 2.0 set now.

I can say the sound is WAY better, and twice more volume :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Corsair2/550/7.JPG

 

Corsair also thanks enormously!!

 

On to the pics of the desk and block mounting!

man,is there a bottom to your wallet? :D:

cant wait to see it finished

There is no risk in predicting that the finished build will end up on dozens of websites and magazine covers (and feature articles) - it will bring lots of attention to the mfgs of the components used. Once you've proved yourself as a builder of serious ability and creativity (as L3p has multiple times) these mfgs will contribute many of the materials for your next project.

 

It's no different than many custom car builds that are then featured on TV shows and car magazines.

 

Just Google his website sometime! (hint: it's in the Netherlands)

 

:sunglasse

Thanks stratosrally :)

 

The first inspection of the desk.

This was so important for us, some times I forgot to take pictures for the buildlog.

Here are the first issues I walked into, we're human too :)

(All these things have been changed in the new design)

 

 

Again this is a real old design of the legs, still had to test some stuff for the acrylic.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/3.JPG

 

 

A weld at the top of the desk .. oops, the cover wont fit like this..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/4.JPG

 

 

And a funny one .. the holes and grommets for tube or fillports to big.

This should have been changed but slipped through.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/5.JPG

 

 

Without a grommet the fillports fall through.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/6.JPG

 

 

I'll find something on that for now.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/7.JPG

 

 

Also a funny one, after assembling the supports they aren't horizontal.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/8.JPG

 

 

PSU mount fits almost every PSU ... except this one :).

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/9.JPG

 

 

HDD trays really look good, personally won't use them in this build.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/10.JPG

 

 

When I removed them.. oops .. no covers.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/11.JPG

 

 

Also raised all fan/rad holes, more space for cable management.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/12.JPG

 

 

And me as the only European in the team.

Off course the other side of PSU plug fits, but for in case people want to have their power socket inside.

Sometimes pretty exhausting... "what if they"... :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/13.JPG

 

 

Personally going to use these instead of the PSU mount. Less noise and easy to move.

We will supply these too.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/14.JPG

 

 

Inspecting the desk, best is to just start building a pc inside.

So lets start with the fans and rads.

For this setup I needed over 160 bolts and nuts :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/15.JPG

 

 

Back rads.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/16.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/17.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/18.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/19.JPG

 

 

Side rads.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/20.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/21.JPG

 

 

Lighting not overdone, I like the Cooler Master fans.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/22.JPG

 

 

Another way to feed your PC.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/23.JPG

 

 

Lets take care of some working light :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/24.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/25.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/26.JPG

 

 

And installing some grommets.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/27.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/28.JPG

 

 

Here I was still planning to do a single pc build, still had all the space for 2 fan controllers.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/29.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/30.JPG

 

 

Pump controller from previous project for the looks :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/31.JPG

 

 

Rads seem to be brown with flasher on.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/32.JPG

 

 

Had a spare fanguards, might be nice to keep it there.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/33.JPG

 

 

This is something I'm REALLY happy with in the design.

In my previous desk it took me dozens of hours cause I didn't have this.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/34.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/35.JPG

 

 

The first cables.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/36.JPG

 

 

The bridge also has mounting options for 12x2.5" HDD/SSD.

Personally I'm not going to hide them. :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/37.JPG

 

 

And the rubbertape for under the glass panel that will be used to protect from scratching, breaking and noise.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/5-Inspection/550/38.JPG

Mounting blocks ... love it!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/1.JPG

 

 

First the mainboard.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/3.JPG

 

 

And the cards on it for a picture..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/4.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/5.JPG

 

 

Added some extensions.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/7.JPG

 

 

Glad I took time to test the hardware in front ;)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/8.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/9.JPG

 

 

Ordered an EK-Bridge for the GPU's

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/10.JPG

 

 

Never used them before.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/11.JPG

 

 

I like it.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/12.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/13.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/14.JPG

 

 

Cut out the grommets.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/15.JPG

 

And put them backwards in the 'firewall'

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/16.JPG

 

 

Seems the BP fillports stay in place perfectly now.

In the new design the holes and grommets have been changed.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/17.JPG

 

 

First fittings in place.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/18.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/19.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/20.JPG

 

 

The mess.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/21.JPG

 

 

Might be an idea for a drainpoint in the bottom later.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/22.JPG

 

 

Another funny thing ..... Glad this will be solved with the rubbertape under the glasspanel. :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/23.JPG

 

 

First cables and extensions.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/24.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/25.JPG

 

 

Flipped all fans from rear radiators. (again 64 bolts...)

Did this so the airflow from the fans work with the PSU flow.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/26.JPG

 

 

3M Velcro for the RGB controller

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/27.JPG

 

 

Found her spot :)

Feeds for the fancontroller and pump on their spots

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/28.JPG

 

 

Powersocket for 2 PSU's, screens and speakerset.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/30.JPG

 

 

Adjusted the cable length.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/31.JPG

 

 

RGP plug brought to other side of desk too.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/32.JPG

 

 

Preview with 'PSU-cover'

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/33.JPG

 

 

A solution for the missing HDD-bay covers .. and a nice spot for the ssd's since I'll be using the other side of the desk for another pc now.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/34.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/35.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/36.JPG

 

 

Simple ..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/37.JPG

 

 

But effective :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/6-Installing/550/38.JPG

And another update with quite some photos :)

 

 

Unpacked the reservoirs and put them on their spot.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/2.JPG

 

 

Also some more changes in the prototype .. more grommets for itx and m-atx.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/4.JPG

 

 

Starts to look like something.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/5.JPG

 

 

Also cut the heatfins again.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/7.JPG

 

 

I personally like it.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/8.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/9.JPG

 

 

Also an idea for the speakers.

I know speakers should be positioned in front but tested it and I don't notice it :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/10.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/11.JPG

 

 

Coincidence the finish of the sub is exactly the same as the desk powdercoating.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/12.JPG

 

 

First some extra holes for the fan/pump controller.

Next prototype will have some mainboard grommets there.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/13.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/14.JPG

 

 

Glad those trays are aluminum :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/15.JPG

 

 

Building in the speakers.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/16.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/17.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/18.JPG

 

 

There won't be any cable visible from the speakerset when I hide the sub + all cables in the legs.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/50.JPG

 

 

Measuring.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/19.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/20.JPG

 

 

Adjusting the speakers for long M4's

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/21.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/22.JPG

 

 

And finishing it.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/23.JPG

 

 

Too bad the cone is blue, anyone any idea if cones are paintable?

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/24.JPG

 

 

A solution so the fancontroller and RGB controller are ALWAYS on, no matter if there's one or two pc's running

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/25.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/26.JPG

 

 

Works perfectly :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/27.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/28.JPG

 

 

Extra power/reset buttons.

Next proto there will probably be a bracket here.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/29.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/30.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/31.JPG

 

 

Also finished the holes for pump/fan cables.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/32.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/33.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/34.JPG

 

 

For this build I will seal the unused 5.25" slots. Next proto this will be different.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/35.JPG

 

 

The glue will be transparent when dried.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/36.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/37.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/38.JPG

 

 

Cut away some in the grommets, looks better.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/39.JPG

 

 

And some further again.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/40.JPG

 

 

Still in love with the bottom mainboard covers :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/41.JPG

 

 

Time to move on with all sata cables.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/42.JPG

 

 

Also found out I didn't have sata extension cables yet for the right system.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/43.JPG

 

 

So ordered them too.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/44.JPG

 

 

For the SSD rack I will use cheap Velcro, I would damage the SSD's with 3M velcro when removing them :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/45.JPG

 

 

Works perfect.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/46.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/47.JPG

 

 

Because we didn't have PCI-covers yet I ordered these.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/48.JPG

 

 

Because I chose real thick radiators because I thought I was going to do a single pc build I'm having small problems finding a spot for the second

 

PSU.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/49.JPG

 

Sleeving the yellow sata extension cables

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/51.JPG

 

 

Lets first use some black isolation tape.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/52.JPG

 

 

Even if you only see 3cm .. .yellow .. no way :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/53.JPG

 

 

Also used the rubbers for the second PSU.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/54.JPG

 

 

Lovely music while modding :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/55.JPG

 

 

Securing the pumps.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/56.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/57.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/58.JPG

 

 

Tube ready to go, first fittings find their spot.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/59.JPG

 

 

Had to remove mem again, quite narrow to get the fittings in properly

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/60.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/61.JPG

 

 

And a little further again.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/62.JPG

 

 

Ok ... and then 11 days ago Asus requested if they could show 'Cross' on the Dutch Firstlook 2012 Event...

 

not as a desk but built in their stand.

Off course, I was so honored! This only happens once a year!

And ... if I could built in the Maximus V Formula....

I did agree off course, been some real busy days the last week.

So at this moment I'm a bit behind on the log, so some photos could show up but will make this up this week!

For who does have pictures .. please hide them for a while :D

 

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/7-Modding/550/63.JPG

(I did ask them to step away :D )

This week 2-3 updates :)

 

Because the desk had to be running and presentable I still needed some things quickly.

 

Because of the 4 reservoirs and 2 systems I needed more tube and stopfittings.

Thanks again for the nice discount Freddy!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow2/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Highflow2/550/2.JPG

 

 

And from Mayhems.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/4.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/8.JPG

 

 

And something I had here already a while to flush my other desk, that'll have to wait :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/1.JPG

 

 

Love experimenting.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/9.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/10.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/11.JPG

 

 

Gotcha! :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Mayhems/550/12.JPG

 

Thanks for all the support Michael!

 

 

Also needed for the second pc, again Bitfenix extensions.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Bitfenix2/550/1.JPG

 

 

And something new I got from EK.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB2/550/1.JPG

 

 

My first CSQ design block.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB2/550/2.JPG

 

 

Again thanks a lot Eddy en Gregor!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/EKWB2/550/3.JPG

 

 

The package I got 3 days before the event.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus2/550/1.JPG

 

 

Very nice and complete package.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus2/550/2.JPG

 

 

Ready to swap.

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus2/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus2/550/4.JPG

 

 

I do like it.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus2/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/4-Hardware/Asus2/550/6.JPG

 

Rogier .. TOP!

Tomorrow another update with tubing and filling.

Quite a puzzle with what I wanted with the in and outlets of the multi reservoirs and both loops mirrored.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/1.JPG

 

 

It became a multireservoir extreme :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/2.JPG

 

 

Measuring the reservoir brackets.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/3.JPG

 

 

Going to have the tubes to the pump of the left loop in the bottom.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/4.JPG

 

 

Again happy this part is aluminum.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/5.JPG

 

 

Done!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/6.JPG

 

 

And the first tubes.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/8.JPG

 

 

Also quite a puzzle again with all the small distances.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/9.JPG

 

 

Pump for the left loop.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/10.JPG

 

 

Might change this later..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/11.JPG

 

 

Mainboard done, reservoirs next.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/12.JPG

 

 

With flasher.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/13.JPG

 

 

Left loop with flasher.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/14.JPG

 

 

And just the RGB LEDs

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/15.JPG

 

 

Exiting for me .. first time filling.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/16.JPG

 

 

And another adrenaline moment for me, first time enabling the pump. :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/17.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/18.JPG

 

 

Also need to find another solution for this, now that i'm running 2 pc's I don't need the long sata cable lengths to the raidcard.

Maybe will order other cables later.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/19.JPG

 

 

Great feeling when you don't have any leaks.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/20.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/21.JPG

 

 

The Mayhems Pastel and red dye additives.

I was warned this could fail with such a big loop ;)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/22.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/23.JPG

 

 

Here I forgot to close one stopfitting after disabling the pump...

Glad is was easy to clean :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/24.JPG

 

 

Adding the Aurora, it was a bit scary at the start.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/25.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/26.JPG

 

 

But got the result I wanted one minute later.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/27.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/28.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/29.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/30.JPG

 

 

Another exiting moment....

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/31.JPG

 

 

But it boots with the desired temperatures :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/32.JPG

 

 

 

And a video of the loop, filling and mixing.

 

 

 

 

Got the Maximus V Formula in.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/33.JPG

 

 

Only one day to go, so started right away on the second loop.

Meanwhile testing and installing the left system.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/34.JPG

 

 

Raw fingers of all that tube :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/35.JPG

 

 

Again exiting..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/36.JPG

 

 

This time premixed before filling.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/37.JPG

 

 

Mayhems Aurora, cool stuff :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/38.JPG

 

 

But also creepy.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/39.JPG

 

 

Both loops running.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/40.JPG

 

 

Because there's a team of helpers ready to get the desk one floor down.. quickly close the panels without any management. :D

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/41.JPG

 

 

Ready to go!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/8-Tubing/550/42.JPG

 

 

Later today the migration.

20 hours before I bring the desk to the event

 

Small reminder all photos are linked to bigger format photos :)

 

 

You can see on the face expression who's stressed :D

At the right the remains of the little 'incident'.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/1.JPG

 

 

A filled pc with a length of 1.50m and 80kg that has to go downstairs almost vertically.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/4.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/5.JPG

 

 

My wife taking pics and most of all ... paying attention I don't scratch the wall :P

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/7.JPG

 

 

The fun they had..... :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/8.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/9.JPG

 

 

Being relieved.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/10.JPG

 

 

Temporary on a wooden box so I can do the last adjustments, cable management and installing OS+drivers+software etc.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/11.JPG

 

 

The rubbertape I used for sound attenuation and protecting the glass panel.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/12.JPG

 

 

Also filed the weld so the cover fits.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/13.JPG

 

 

With glass panel.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/14.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/15.JPG

 

 

This was a weird moment for me .....

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/16.JPG

 

 

"Desk ... I am your father"

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/9-BeforeFL/550/17.JPG

Firstlook 2012!

 

It took me 2 weeks to prepare everything for just a 2 day event including taking 3 days off from work ....

Well in my opinion it was completely worth it! :)

 

 

Ready to go! The Friday night before the event.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/1.JPG

 

 

Inspecting the booth.. oops .. I didn't expect the front side wouldn't be able to show.

Too bad .. too late to change, this way they can't touch any of the buttons.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/2.JPG

 

 

The first "wtf's" from the ASUS crew :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/3.JPG

 

 

Last minute adjustments so the glass panel will be flush.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/4.JPG

 

 

Really cool experience, the constructing of an event, 1 big pile of ants :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/5.JPG

 

 

Checking if everything still works.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/6.JPG

 

 

All just fine :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/7.JPG

 

 

Also finding a spot for something from a previous project. On top was no option cause of bending the glass shelf :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/8.JPG

 

 

This is how I had to leave it behind.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/9.JPG

 

 

Believe me, this was pretty scary..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/10.JPG

 

 

Till tomorrow morning!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/11.JPG

 

 

Quickly getting everything running 15 minutes before the doors open up.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/12.JPG

 

 

The relaxed overclockers 'Old Scarface' en 'Leeghoofd' also at the booth.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/13.JPG

 

 

Here some shots of the event itself, made by my brother in law, still nice and empty :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/14.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/15.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/16.JPG

 

 

Everyone getting instructions :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/17.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/18.JPG

 

 

Doors are open and first people get in.

ASUS booth still pretty quiet.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/19.JPG

 

 

Our little corner :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/20.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/21.JPG

 

 

Fun to see from that close.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/22.JPG

 

 

Honored this could also be at the booth.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/23.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/24.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/25.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/26.JPG

 

 

And some shots of the built-in desk now that it's still quiet.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/27.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/28.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/29.JPG

 

 

First thing they run off to .. Black Ops II stand ... yup .. 100% gamer event :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/30.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/31.JPG

 

 

Really enjoyed the OC sessions!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/32.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/33.JPG

 

 

Cards were gone within half an hour :/

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/34.JPG

 

For who wants to see more boothbabes .. check here :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/35.JPG

 

 

Ok .. here it was too crowded for me :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/36.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/37.JPG

 

 

Highres picture of all the interest for the desk.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/38.JPG

 

 

Playing with Nitrogen :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/39.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/40.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/41.JPG

 

 

Here a small video of the desk 5 minutes before closing time.

 

 

 

 

The result .... I hate fingerprints :P

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/42.JPG

 

 

Astonished how the got the stand 'hardware-less' within 10 minutes.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/43.JPG

 

 

And back home.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/10-Firstlook/550/44.JPG

 

 

 

ASUS Benelux, a huge thanks for this opportunity, it really was a great experience!

 

For now a small break, need to save up some money and and saw in some stuff in the desk :)

Cross back to her room :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/2.JPG

 

 

That went much faster somehow :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/3.JPG

 

 

A few orders with my last available money :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/4.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/6.JPG

 

 

So assembled it right away.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/8.JPG

 

 

I like the new block a lot ... except the pci plate sticks out a bit.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/9.JPG

 

 

So tried to bend it without a folding machine.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/10.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/11.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/12.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/13.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/14.JPG

 

 

I'm satisfied with the result.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/15.JPG

 

 

Draining the right loop ... by blowing on it :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/16.JPG

 

 

Swap the blocks.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/17.JPG

 

 

Tight fit!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/18.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/19.JPG

 

 

Got a (spam) mail with an offer to order posters in 100x75cm format for €4,90 each ... So thought I could try it for that amount of money.

I really think they succeeded! Nice to fill up the empty walls :)

 

For who's interested in these big format photos..

-> http://www.l3p.nl/files/Poster/ <-

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/20.JPG

 

 

And testing the loop again.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/21.JPG

 

 

Small photo shoot :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/22.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/23.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/24.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/25.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/26.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/27.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/28.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/29.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/30.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/31.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/32.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/33.JPG

 

 

And playing around with the effects of RGB.

This has to be the weirdest color ... red completely disappears.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/34.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/35.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/36.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/37.JPG

 

 

Getting both systems running again.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/38.JPG

 

 

Idle usage .... oops.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/39.JPG

 

 

That evening Shawn came with the cool idea to use the RGB leds, meant for the legs, in the lamps next to the desk.

First thing I did in the morning .. but the effect wasn't really visible cause of the sunlight.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/40.JPG

 

 

But at night ... wow :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/41.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/42.JPG

 

 

Personally I like clear white ...

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/43.JPG

 

 

....and blue/purple most.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/11-Backtocross/550/44.JPG

 

 

Here a video of the RGB effect .. and testing the speakers :)

 

 

Till the next update!

Played around with some acrylic remnants this weekend.

Not going to order large amounts of acrylic for these prototype legs/build (hint :P )

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/2.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/3.JPG

 

 

Once you're busy I got the tendency to keep improving it.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/4.JPG

 

 

Really love this cutter.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/5.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/6.JPG

 

 

Would love to do the small ring too.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/8.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/9.JPG

 

 

I had 3 small pieces of black mat, transparent and glossy acrylic, think the glossy looks best.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/10.JPG

 

 

Testing it on the 'UV bench' :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/11.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/12.JPG

 

 

Drilling the holes.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/13.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/14.JPG

 

 

Maybe I will add a ledstrip in the future. (would need to saw in the legs)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/15.JPG

 

 

Next leg .. next weekend :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/16.JPG

 

 

Didn't have much time to play with the hardware yet.

However, on request, here some temperatures of the CPU/GPU with a bench of the SSD's on the left system.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/17.JPG

 

 

And some temperatures of the CPU/GPU with a bench of the SSD's on the right system.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/12-Temps/550/18.JPG

Curious, how much does the desk weighs?--Looks like a good 80~ kilos or so. Also, I am curious, what type of material did you use for the top desk panel (acrylic? tempered?)

 

Any hows looks great.

Thanks!

It's indeed around 80-85 kilos :)

The top is tempered glass with a frosted edge.

Best build ive ever seen

Nice....now you need to hire George Takei to sit at the desk :sunglasse

L3p, I don't know what to say because my brain overloaded from reading this and seein the photos. I think I'm actually more impressed than when I saw your first steps with D3sk over at Guru... Man, you're the man!

Thanks guys :D

 

It has been over 2 months, time for a small update. :)

Needed some time to finish some things up and save up money for the screens and stand.

 

In the mean time also finished up a small passive cooled Htpc mod 'L3p AlCu'

 

http://www.l3p.nl/files/Hardware/L3p%20AlCu/5-mod3/11%20%5B550xl3p%5D.JPG

 

 

And busy on a watercooled Acrylic build 'L3p - Parvum'

 

http://www.l3p.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/41-550xl3p_parvum.jpg

 

 

Also gathered a small collection of 'Desk Pc' builds I walked into the last few years.

Desk pc build collection.

(Send me a pm if you want yours added :) )

 

 

So here the photos from the last 2 months.

First bought a second hand floorstanding monitor mount.

Decided to buy this since I like to work with the desk and hardware inside and adding another 25Kg to the existing 80Kg ..

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/1.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/2.JPG

 

 

Dell 17" mounted for the looks .. bit small :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/3.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/4.JPG

 

 

Tested some other stuff in the meantime with the desk and some hardware.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/5.JPG

 

 

And the first one out of 3.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/6.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/7.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/8.JPG

 

 

Was in love with the design since day one.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/9.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/10.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/11.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/12.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/13.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/14.JPG

 

 

Few weeks later also got the second one.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/15.JPG

 

 

Still need to find a solution for the 'missing' Vesa mount.

(Sometimes you have to sacrifice for design)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/16.JPG

 

 

Warranty voided .. but the leg is off :P

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/17.JPG

 

 

The original Vesa mount from the RS Stand won't work on the 1.5mm plastic.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/18.JPG

 

 

So thinking of something else.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/19.JPG

 

 

Will be be the fixation from the original foot.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/20.JPG

 

 

Gladly have some 15x15mm aluminum bar left.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/21.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/22.JPG

 

 

Also glad Asus and RS work with metric :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/23.JPG

 

So some drilling and tapping.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/24.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/26.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/25.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/27.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/28.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/29.JPG

 

 

And assembled.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/30.JPG

 

 

First one hanging like a rock!

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/31.JPG

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/32.JPG

 

 

2 outside monitors will need a small different way but should be no problem.

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/34.JPG

 

 

Waiting for the third monitor :)

 

http://redharbinger.com/photo/Cross/13-Monitor/550/33.JPG

That is a gorgeous monitor - you made me run and look it up - though I found the 27" version since I don't need multiples.... waiting for budget to catch up with desires!