kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6018/utuk.jpg Sponsors http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1808324/ http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1808325/ Final Build Video [ame] [/ame] Project Rampage II: Caselabs STH10 Build http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1647194%5Bb%5D/ Top Chamber Side Panel[/b] http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/17/sq0i.jpg Project Rampage II Latest Images: Overall Shot of the Mid Chamber Loop (Motherboard and GPUs) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/842/v1yk.jpg ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Loop Order http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/202/g48k.jpg Dual D5 Pumps with Bitspower D5 Mod Kit and V2 Pump Top (Mid Chamber) http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/833/f5qp.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/854/5hq4.jpg Tri SLI 780TIs http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/836/ovqr.jpg After more than a year I complete Project Rampage, I am back again. Not much changes in my components. It will be more of a change of casing and addition of radiators to this built. Color scheme of sleeves might change but will be making use of the remaining, red/black/white sleeves I have. Links to various Project Rampage Logs and Achievements VR Forum Project Rampage Build Log Winner of Guru3D Rig of the Month March 2013 ASUS ROG Project Log Forum Overclock.net Project Rampage Build Log Official ASUS ROG Case Modding Forum Above links are places where I would share my project logs and gather information on technical issues faced during the period of building Project Rampage. Shortcuts to various build progress Custom Spraying GT15s Building Caselabs STH10 Back Panel Fittings Poweradjust 2 Mounting Plate Prototype Hex Radiator Grill Poweradjust 2 Mounting Panel Side Panel DIY Lightbox Project Rampage II Details This project log will consists and document the progress of Project Rampage II. There will be frequent updates of the progress and sharing on technical issues faced and modding ideas to the fellow forum members. I had made my order of Caselabs STH10 and its color will be the same as my current 800D which is black and white. I had requested for the color of the interior to be full black. I did thought of getting total white but white will be harder to conceal stuffs. So I requested for custom color combination and It will look like my 800D but with upgraded and increase of space. Rig's Components: Intel i7 3930K ASUS Rampage 4 Extreme Corsair Vengence 1600 8 X 4 GB Gigabyte 780TI GTX X 3 (Triple SLI) Kingston Hyper X 3K 120GB SSD X 3(Sponsored) 3TB Seagate Barracuda Seasonic X1250 Caselabs STH10 Current Watercooling Components Bitspower Summit (LGA2011) Clear Plexi Bitspower Universal Galaxy 4DIMM Clear Plexi (Nickel Replated) Koolance RIVE Waterblock Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 water block X 2 Aquacomputer Kyrographics Acrylic Glass Nickel 780 TI X 3 Aquacomputer 780TI backplate X 3 Swiftech MCP655 (Speed Control) X 3 Bitspower D5 Mod Kit Matt Black X 3 Bitspower D5 Pump Top X 3 EK 250 X2 Reservoir Lamptron Touch (controlling LED strips) Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 Pro (fan controls/LED Controls) Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 Pro (fan controls/Pump Controls) Aquacomputer Poweradjusts 2 USB X 3 -5 (pump controls/fan controls) Aquacomputer Flow Sensor Aquacomputer LED Amp (custom) Bitspower Compression / Rotaries / Extenders Fittings (silver shining) Koolance QDC / SLI Vid Connector Fittings (silver shining) Phobya Extenders (silver shining) Proposed Changes of WC Components 4 Radiators: Phobya G Changer V2 360 Alphacool Monsta 360 Alphacool Monsta 480 Additional D5 Pump with Bitspower Mod Kit/ Bitspower V2 Pump Top Proposed Fittings and Tubing E22 10/12mm Acrylic Tubing (Clear) Bitspower Multi Link Adapter C47 X 36 Proposed Blocks/ Backplate Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 Waterblock X 2 Fans Gentle Typhoons X 11 Enermax Magmas X 12 Filters Demciflex Caselabs 4 X 120mm Flexbay Demciflex Caselabs Btm Chamber X 2 Demciflex Caselabs Flexbay 360 X 1 Demciflex Caselabs Top X1 For the fans setup, I am minimizing the use of fans as my rig is in my room and so is my baby as well. Dont wish to have a turbine or engine room and disturb my baby's sleep. So I propose to set all of my raidator fans as Push only. Placement of Components Radiator 2 X Radiator - Bottom Chamber 1 X Radiator Flex Bay Reservoir Motherboard Chamber Pumps Motherboard Chamber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Did up a sample of how my STH 10 will look like http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1617269/ Same color scheme as my current Corsair 800D but just different casing. For my order of Caselabs STH10, I had order the following additional accessories. - 2 X 480 Radiator Stand - 1 X 360 Flex Bay Radiator Mount - Silverstone USB 3 I/O Panel - 3 X 5.25 Inch Bay Mounting (Short, adjustable) As you can see from the sample image of how my STH10 will look like. The ventilated doors will only be at the bottom chamber. I am intending to mount all of my radiators down at the bottom chamber. My top chamber will be used to mount all of my 5.25 inch devices which includes the following. - Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 Pro - Aquacomputer Poweradjust Panel (Poweradjust 2 USB X 2) - DVD Optical Drive - Lamptron Touch (still considering if I should migrate this to the new casing as LED light controller) Reason for the device to be mounted at the top is to be able to hide all of the unsightly cables, temperature probes and PSU cables at the top leaving the mid chamber free from unwanted sight of cables. I might also create custom mounting holes for HDD cage to be place at the top chamber as well. But for now, I only have 1 X HDD and 2 X SSD which all can be mount behind the mobo panels. Right now I am considering the following radiator to add on to my current radiator which is EK XTX 360 and EK XT 240 (Will replace my EK XT240) 1. Alphacool Monsta 360 2. Alphacool Monsta 480 3. XSPC RX360 4. EK XTX 360 5. EK XTX 480 6. EK XT 360 7. EK XTX 480 I am intending to install either 3 X 360, 2 X 360 with 1 X 480 or 2 X 480, 1 X 360 Radiator. I might be overkilled in getting 3 Radiators, but that is put in place just in the even I decided to add in my GPUs in my loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 After I made my purchase of the Caselabs STH10 I had a lot of ideas. As this case has endless and massive amount of space. I had finalized a few things. - Radiators (1 x XSPC RX360, 1 x EK XTX 360, 1 X EK XTX 480) 2 X 360 rads, 1 X 480 rads doing Push Config. - Radiators to be mounted at the bottom chamber and RX360 be mounted at the flex bay - drain loop be at the bottom of the casing (Using T Joint Fitting to create the drain loop) - Mid and bottom chamber have their own pair of Quick Disconnect. This will allow easier draining and removal of radiators. - DIY a lightbox - DIY frosted LED light bar at the front panel side vents - Using E22 tubings and Bitspower C47 fittings - Coolant will be using Mayhem Pastel Red. Should be able to reuse them as just used them around 1 month only. I have additional 1 bottle of the pastel red concentrate. - All 5 inch devices to be mounted at top chamber with PSU. - Planning to install a HDD Cage at the top chamber (Will have to check with caselabs if its possible) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Painting Gentle Typhoons I had took some images for reference, hope it will be useful for fellow forum members/modders who are keen in coloring their Gentle Typhoons. Removal of Sticker (voiding of warranty) http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/832/cf7a.jpg Use a lighter/ heat gun to heat up the stickers to ensure no residue left behind for easy removal of the sticker. Close Look at the C Clip http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/703/wdy2.jpg I used two tweezers and a magnet to remove the C Clips. Magnet is used to attract the C Clip it if the C Clip were to fly out (It does happens very often) Holding onto the fan blade, I used one tweezer to hold one side of the C Clip and used the other to ply it open. Do note that the C Clip will be very likely to fly away so make sure get the magnet close to the C Clip when removing. If you lose your C Clip = $20 down the drain. :D Dismantled Gentle Typhoons http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/46/o6u6.jpg After dismantling you will have the following parts. Pls keep them in zip lock bag to prevent any item lost. - Gentle Typhoon Frame - Gentle Typhoon Fan Blade - 2 X Ball Bearing (one with fan blade, one removal from the rear of the fan frame) - 1 X Spring - 1 X C Clip Completed Gentle Typhoon http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/835/8uod.jpg After dismantling the fan blades, use the spray paint and paint the blades. One tip, paint the blades in thin layers. Wait for each layer to dry before applying the next. After the blades are painted, fix the blade back to the fan frame. Do remember to use the magnet as well when fixing the C Clip. Thank you for viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Was busy the whole weekend, and looking forward for my Caselabs STH10 arrival. It finally arrives yesterday evening. http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/585/6n06.jpg Rushed home like a young boy to open his present. When got home, I saw the package lying at the doorstep. Freaking huge package. Opened the package and found out something amiss.... Some of the parts that I had ordered separately are all in white instead of black. I had custom the black and white colors, Exterior all white except for flexbays are all black. Interior wise, all black. The parts that I ordered all came in white, - HDD Cage - Short 5.25 Adjustable mounts X 3 - 480 Radiator Stand X 2 Even the 4 sets of 5.25 mounts are white too.... Worst case is, the HDD cage is bent! I had yet to fix them up and yet so many issues. So discouraging..... So I sent them email notifying them about this issue and hope they could give me a solution... As I need to drill some holes for reservoir mounting, I cannot fix up the whole case yet. So visually, I see no errors or faults on the casing so I am hoping nothing goes wrong with the panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Spent a total on 3.5 hours just to fix up the STH10. Took my time as I dont wish the screw driver to go flying and scratch the case. Fixed up the Main Frame of the STH10, Its MASSIVE http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/153/o0s8.jpg http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/89/6kvt.jpg After fixing it up, I started to plan for the relocation and placement of the HDD cage and 5.25 inch bays. Completed STH10 http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/14/i404.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Sneak peak at what arrive today at my door step. Bitspower Fittings http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/28/l945.jpg My Haul http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/202/lgmc.jpg Jayson's Loot http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/855/8ix5.jpg My Platoon of Fittings (more in my current rig) http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/12/r3uh.jpg I guess I am more or less ready for the migration really soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Today just gotten two more Poweradjusts 2 Ultra. Now in total I have 5 Poweradjusts 2, 3 X Poweradjusts 2 USB amd 2 X Poweradjusts 2 Ultra. Aquacomputers Poweradjust 2 Ultra http://imageshack.com/scaled/large/59/ambx.jpg As the top chamber 5.25 bay I can only utilize 3 slots, I am planning two bays to be use for my Aquaero 5 XT and Pro, one bay will be using it either for my Poweradjusts Mounting Bays or my DVD drive. The Poweradjusts 2 Mounting Kit can only mount 3 X Poweradjusts, I will have to find ways to mount the other two Poweradjusts 2 Ultras. My options are as followed - Remove the PA Mounting Kit and drill 6 X 4 Holes onto the 2 Slot Flex Bay slots/ Fan hole plates to secure all of them onto the interior of the Top Chamber - Create a mounting plate for 2 X Poweradjust 2 using acrylic (Easier to create and cut) and mount them at Top Chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Today came home early and decided to get something done. Since my demciflex and fittings had arrived. So decided to fix them up. Since most of the components are still in my rig or still yet to arrive. So I decided to work on the tube routing behind the motherboard tray. The whole idea is to keep the motherboard tray as neat and clean look. Tubings and fittings on motherboard tray http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9301/uu8q.jpg Inlet to Reservoir + Fill Port http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5633/ijnk.jpg Decided to use this G1/4 Reservoir Inlet port as a fill port as well. Fittings used for this setup 1 X Bitspower Mini D Plug (Front Side) 1 X Bitspower T Joint Rotary 1 X Bitspower 30D Rotary Extender 1 X Bitspower Case Panel Fittings 1 X Bitspower 30D Extender 1 X Koolance VL3N- MG (Male Threaded QDC) 1 X Koolance VL3N-F10 (Female Compression Fitting QDC) 1 X Koolance Inline Filter Installed a pair of QDC so that I could allow coolant to flow into the reservoir instead of flowing to the radiator. Reservoir Inlet + Fillport http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2206/eoqw.jpg Reservoir Outlet + Pump Inlet + Reservoir Drainage http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7963/j66n.jpg The set of fittings allows the coolant from exits from the reservoir and re enters to the pump. The bottom of the bottom T Joint Rotary is planned to be used as a drainage for the reservoir. Fittings used for this setup 2 X Bitspower T Joint Rotary 1 X Bitspower Case Panel Fittings 1 X Bitspower Mini D Plug (Front Side) 2 X Bitspower Stop Fittings (One Installed) 1 X Bitspower Ball Valve (Yet to install) 1 X Bitspower Multi Link Adapter (Front Side) 1 X Koolance male to male G 1 X Koolance SLI Vid Connector I had decided to use full tubing for the rear panels and will be using full acrylic hard tube (E22) at the front of the casing. This is so that I could installed Quick Disconnects to allow removal of components/ draining possible easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Went to buy some acrylic today as wanted to DIY myself a lightbox. Planned earlier to get Kenclass to make me one, but decide to DIY myself instead. While waiting for my acrylic to be cut, I had an idea to create mounting bay for my 5 X Poweradjusts 2. So I made a quick calculation of the dimension of the Poweradjusts Mounting Bay, and ordered the required acrylic. After gotten the materials, I sat down and start to think how could I mount them and how should I design it. After designing them, I rush down to get it laser cut out. Here are the end results. This will be mounting horizontally on the top chamber side rail. Front View of Poweradjust 2 Bay http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/4061/6l2u.jpg Rear View of the Poweradjust Mounting Bay with Project Rampage Logo http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5830/cu4c.jpg (Do note the rear panel's protective sheet has yet to be peeled off) After getting them laser cutted, I found out that the mounting holes are slighting off .... Guess I have to manually use hole file to file the holes bigger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Stated earlier that I will be working on a Lightbox for my STH10. I did a few failed prototypes which results in lots of materials destroyed. This is the closest or best I had done up so far. Personally I will try to DIY myself as much as I can as it gives me a sense of achievement especially when all works well. Below is the blueprint for my lightbox, it is not a full midplate lightbox due to I be mounting a Flexbay Radiator on the front. Blueprint of the STH10 Lightbox http://imageshack.com/scaled/800x600/690/ncla.jpg Will post the completed lightbox once I collect my materials and get them fix up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Had new plans for my EK XTX 360 radiator. Instead of using those off the shelves fan grill, I decided to make my own. Used illustrator to draw out the rad grill and screw holes. Planned Radiator Grill EK XTX360 http://imageshack.com/scaled/800x600/46/9dwg.jpg After done up my drawing for the hex radiator grill, I sent them for cutting. Cut 2 pc of them with two different sizes of hex. When place 2 pc of different hex sized of holes together it will create a contrast between two of them. Hex Radiator Grill http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2514/mlmm.jpg Hex Radiator Grill Showing Full Length http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3576/du99.jpg Hex Radiator Grill Color Images http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/8153/4ros.jpg I had also done up the side panel for the Poweradjust which I will take the pics tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Been busy for the past week with my fan grills, light box and also the top chamber side panel for my 5 X Poweradjusts 2. I am glad to announce the completion of all of the stuffs above. I had been busy for the past weekend creating new cables for my Aquabus, resleeving the 3pin fan extension cables, USB cables and custom myself a new PSU molex extension cables for my 5.25 devices (2 X Aquaero 5 and 1 X optical drive / Lamptron Touch) I had also bought lots of stuff from Tao Bao and had received partial of the $300 SGD shipment which includes lots of modding stuffs. Since right now both my Aquaero 5 has blocks for them, it will bring a total of 9 waterblocks in this loop. I also had bought a Aquaero Flow Sensor to monitor my flow rate. With the increment of components, I will have to plan my loop again which I had done up the planned loop. I am planning to install the Flow Sensor either at the top chamber or at the back panel. Updated Loop Order http://imageshack.com/scaled/800x600/405/49ny.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Tonight came back early so decided to mount some stuffs.... Had been drawing plans, measuring, planning and laser cutting stuffs for the past two weeks. I had completed the following items. - Lightbox - Side Panel - Poweradjust mounting panel - 2 X Gloss Black 360 Rad Grill - 2 X Barley White 360 Rad Grill - ASUS ROG Logo (Had yet to plan where to mount it yet) Beside the laser cutting, I had also spent my last weekend sleeving the Poweradjusts Aquabus cables and DIY my own molex extension cables. I had also decided to change the color of my sleeves to all white. Side Panel http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/17/sq0i.jpg http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/1967/tpyo.jpg Screws for the Poweradjusts 2 on the Side Panel http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/2785/uggz.jpg Side Panel Mounted onto STH10 http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5910/alxm.jpg Poweradjust 2 Mounting onto Side Panel http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/9974/8kin.jpg Custom White Sleeved Aquabus Cables http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9196/zbv2.jpg Test Mounting with triple 120mm Enermax Magmas http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/7/zpof.jpg Custom made Lightbox at 17mm High http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/33/id82.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Today, my wife received a mail from Taiwan. Kingston is officially sponsoring me a SSD for my current build Project Rampage II. As I am not at home to receive the package, my daughter shall have the honor to help her daddy to open the package. Sadly that I am still at work when the package arrive, I will have to wait till I get home tonight then I could checkout on the SSD itself. Currently I have the following SSDs. Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB ADATA XPG SX900 128GB OCZ Vector 128GB In terms for outlook wise, I love the stealthy look of HyperX 3K, I will be able to test the performance of this new addition after my rig is up. For now lets view the pictures. Parcel from Kingston http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/703/2gqi.jpg My Little Zeus revealing whats inside the parcel http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5553/hzw3.jpg Kingston Hyper X 3K 120GB SSD http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/5/aw69.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Was really busy this weekend, but managed to get some stuff accomplished. I collected my radiator on thursday, sadly one of the radiator's paint is peeling so had to repaint the radiator. Since I be painting the radiator, I decided that I should paint both my Aquaero 5s faceplate and mounting plates. Aquaero 5 XT and Pro on STH10 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/33/wki8.jpg Aquaero 5s Waterblock Fittings and Setup http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/10/wb8a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I had also mount all of my Poweradjusts 2 USB/Ultra into the top chamber of my STH10. I also custom create Aquabus cables for the whole setup. Poweradjusts 2 http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/32/punq.jpg http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7582/4hiy.jpg For Project Rampage II, one of my key goal is to create a very neat cable management. As there are a total of 3 radiators which means I have a minimum of 10 fans on them. To create a neat and tidy fan cables management, I decide to do a very simple mod. I had connect all of the 480 radiator fans and solder all of them cables into one single cable. Radiator Fan Cable Mod http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/9/klwl.jpg Radiator Fan Cable Mod Completed http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2505/hbxx.jpg Case Internal lighting Mounted http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/9820/bpoi.jpg Lightbox Test http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1381/92py.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Lastly for this weekend update is the unboxing of the newly sponsored Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD. Had only managed to find time to unbox the SSD today. Was really impressed with the built quality of the Kingston HyperX 3K SSD. The whole casing is made of metal which makes it feel and look more durable than other brands of SSD I owned. Kingston HyperX 3K http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6911/xuam.jpg Packaging Interior of Kingston HyperX 3K http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3470/rmkw.jpg Kingston HyperX 3K with Mounting Kit http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/5/gtnt.jpg Overall I am impressed with the SSD in terms of looks and build quality. The only complain is that, Kingston should have used Black Mounting Kit instead of the supplied blue one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Poweradjusts with Aquabus and Molex Cables http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4642/6opx.jpg Custom made aquabus and molex extension cables. Used both white cables and white sleeves to attain pure white for the cables. Drain Valve 01 Installed http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8632/dv4j.jpg This is one of the two draining valve I be installing. This drain valve is located at the bottom of the res (via rear panel). The other drain valve will be located at the lowest point of the case which is at the dual Monsta Rads. Aquacomputer Flow Sensor http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/34/j3vx.jpg Floating Reservoir http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6049/bdxz.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Radiators for Project Rampage II http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/96/rkdy.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/707/fclp.jpg Notice any difference in the radiator beside its thickness? Actually two of them are Alphacool and one is from Phobya. Phobya G Changer looks exactly the same in terms of built, radiator housing etc with Alphacool. I bet them came from the same factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Flexbay Radiator Mount: Phobya G Changer 360 V2 http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/600/enum.jpg Phobya G Changer 360 Port Options http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/28/t6no.jpg I will be installing Red LED Strips into the Flexbay Fans which include my 360 Flexbay radiator mount and 120mm Flexbay fan mount. These LED strips will be thermal controlled, their brightness will be determine by the system temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 This weekend is bad for me as my PSU is burnt out. This is the 3rd time that it broke.... Since my PC is downed, I took this time to fixed up various items. This includes revamping the rear panel cables as well as fixing up the fittings linkage in the bottom chamber. Bottom Chamber Dual Monsta Rad's Drain Valve http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/703/6ev7.jpg This simple drain valve is made up of various fittings. They are Bitspower 90D Rotary, Bitspower Aqualink I, Bitspower T Joint Rotary and Bitspower 15mm Extender. This is place at the lowest point of the case, draining could be easily done by plugging in a tubing. I had also spent my past week busy doing up the Flexbay 120mm Fan Mount and 360mm Flex Bay Radiator Mount. I had installed LED strips which is controlled by Aquaero 5. These LEDs are expected to lit up FLex Bay Mount LED Test http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/545/u67q.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Update: Drilled a total of 5 X G1/4 ports today. 4 were drilled onto the mobo panel and one of the top chamber covers. So what do I do with the holes? Back Panel: The Three Towers http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2619/a8k0.jpg The newly drilled holes were installed with a Panel Pass Through fittings which were to hold on to T Joint rotary at the back. The T Joint rotaries will act as a pillar to route the inlet and outlet of water pipes. I had also changed the placement of the QDC to the T Joints as well. So I call this, The Three Towers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mini Update: Been thinking for a while to custom a faceplate for the front panel bays. Since most of the watercooling components' placement had been set and wont be making much changes. So its time to focus more on the aesthetics of the casing. As i was fixing up the Aquaero 5s power and managing the cables, I felt that I had to do something about the inbetween gaps for the 5.25 devices and flex bay plates. So I came out with an idea. Custom a four bay faceplate with Aquaero 5s cutouts, the remaining 2 slots will have a logo cut out as well. Since I be cutting out the logo on the two bays, I be creating a mini lightbox as well to lit up the logo. Logo will be lit by using RGB LED strips controlled by my Aquaero 5 LED Amp which is on its way from Germany. I will be mainly using RGB LED strips which will change color in sync with the casing temps. Location of RGB Strips: - Mobo Chamber - 1.5m - Front Panel Side Vents - 25cm X 2 - Front Panel Logo - 40cm X 1 - Bottom Chamber - 1M X 2 - Top Chamber 60cm X 2 All of these strips will be hooked up to the Aquaero 5 LED Amp which is said to be able to handle 20M of RGB LEDs. Design of Custom Front Panel Faceplate with Aquaero 5 cutouts http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1732904/ Update Went to get some acrylic and sent for it to laser cut my 5inch bay faceplate. I also bought some extra acrylic to create a small light box. Front Panel Faceplate with Aquaero 5s Mounted and RGB LED Strip Installed. http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/5599/uba8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiqi07 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Update: Earlier, I spoke about the idea of creating a custom rear panel for this build. To create a panel is easy but what is the use of the panel? So I gave it a thought, beside just a simple panel to cover the mini hex holes, I want to illuminate it. Design of the Panel http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/12/aebc.jpg Since Project Rampage II core design revolves hex so I had decided to create hex shape holes on the panels that will illuminate. It is a 4 layers panels design. The whole setup will be secured using the 4 X 4mm holes on the 120mm I had choose to use 5050 LEDs to illuminate the whole panel. Brightness will be in sync with my lightbox. The panel had sent for laser cutting and will only return within these few days. Hope when returns, my measurements are correct and fits perfectly. Update: After finalizing the design and measurements of the rear panel. I sent for the acrylic to be laser cut. As the rear panel is going to be mount onto a mobo tray, so the panel will have to be a few millimeters smaller than the mobo tray itself. The whole panel itself is divided into 4 different panels, Base, Frame, Lighting Panel, Cutouts. Total thickness of the whole panel is 11mm for the 4 panels. Below is the image of the panel mounted into the casing itself. Perfect fit. Rear Panel Test Mounting http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/849/dvah.jpg After test mounting, I went ahead to spray paint the sides of the panels as all of them are of different acrylic. I used matt black to cover the border to prevent light to leak out from the sides before using acrylic glue to blue the pieces together. As the whole panel is lit by 5050 LEDs which are known to be very bright. Like I predicted, there bound to be hot spots could be seen very clearly. Increasing of the thickness of the lighting panel is a must. So I used some remaining acrylic to elevate it. The sweet spot is additional 8 or 9mm. But if I were to go that thick the whole panel would be close to 20mm. So I chose to go for 6mm instead. I will order two more pieces of lighting white of 3mm each to send for cut tonight. Rear Panel LED Lighting Test http://imageshack.com/scaled/1024x768/208/f6yk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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