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HammerForged · 18th Jan 2013, 01:28

Welcome Everyone!

I am new here to Bit-Tech. I have been active on a couple other forums but never here so I thought I should share this new build with you all. Hopefully you will subscribe and follow along!

After much tinkering and playing around with my TJ07 learning the tricks of the trade I've decided to start a new build!

The main goal of this build is to move from my cramped TJ07 to the larger Case Labs ST10 and refine my modding skills along the way. I currently plan for the build to have a black, red, and polished nickel theme. I look forward to everyones comments and suggestion to help make this build awesome!

Sponsors:

Components:

Case Labs ST10 LINK
Intel i7-3770K
Asus Maximus V Formula
EVGA GTX 680 4GB
16GB Corsiar Dominator Platnium 1866mhz
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB Raid 0
WD Black 1TB
Seasonic 1K Platinum
Asus VG278HE

Water Cooling:

Black Ice® GTX Gen Two Xtreme 480 (x2)
Koolance CPU-370
Aquacomputer AquagraFX GTX 680 - Nickel Plated
Laing D5 Pumps (x2)
Koolance PMP-450/S Rev.2.0 (x2)
Corsair SP120's (lots)
Corsair AF120's (x5)
Lamptron FC8
Koolance NZL-CU10 (just google it )

Update Log:

Most Recent Photo:

So heres the start of the mod:

With the ST10 it allows for multiple 480mm radiator placements. Either one up top, front, or the bottom. For the setup I'm going for there will be a 480mm on the top and bottom which will require the PSU to be relocated. Here is how that will happen:

PSU Mounting Bracket

PSU Blanking Plate for the stock location.

Finished setup of how the PSU will be installed

p0Pe · 18th Jan 2013, 03:58

Always nice to see a caselabs mod

But please read the rules

HammerForged · 18th Jan 2013, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0Pe

Always nice to see a caselabs mod

But please read the rules

Whoops!

Sorry about that. I will post more here in just a little bit!

Edit: Updated the first post. Sorry for being such a idiot guys. New to bit-tech. Hopefully the pics seem to be sized okay. If not please let me know. Thanks!

p0Pe · 18th Jan 2013, 05:28

No problem and welcome

The rules are just in place to ensure that we have some progress to watch, and not just text

Plans, actual progres or maybe some renders will make a good start

Editor22 · 18th Jan 2013, 07:24

oo another Case Labs mod... cant wait

HammerForged · 19th Jan 2013, 20:14

More updates today!

Started off by installing the PSU blanking plate. I plan on buying a larger PSU cord and running it from the front mounted PSU behind the back panel and out this hole.

And then there are the Corsair AF120 fans. Talk about blowing some money

These mount in the Flex Bay 120mm fan mounts. These flex bays really make it easy to change components in and out. There is any number of combinations that could be used here. The flex bays can be loaded up with hard drives or another 480mm radiator. The options that they offer are definitely impressive.

Flex Bays Removed:

Fan mounting in the Flex Bays:

Flex Bays installed:

Not sure if anyone can help me out here but do you all have any suggestions for wiring up all the fans to one FC8? A bunch of Y's?

The 2 Black Ice 480 rads are on there way and I am going to mount those up with the Corsair SP120's.

If anyone has any comments or suggestions please feel free to let me know!

faugusztin · 19th Jan 2013, 20:36

Use Phobya 3-pin to 4x3-pin adapters ?http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/product_...----black.html

There is a 3x,6x and 9x fan adapter too.

HammerForged · 19th Jan 2013, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by faugusztin

Use Phobya 3-pin to 4x3-pin adapters ?http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/product_...----black.html

There is a 3x,6x and 9x fan adapter too.

Okay. Thank ya. Thats what I had originally planed on using but I just wanted to make sure that was the best way to go about it. I have seen where others have actually daisy-chained them together but the Corsair wiring doesn't allow for that with much ease.

Pranja · 19th Jan 2013, 20:46

I would not recommend doing that-you might burn fan controller that way.

Two fans per channel is fine, but really wouldn't recommend more.

faugusztin · 19th Jan 2013, 20:58

@Pranja: There is no way for him to burn out the fan controller that way. Reason ?
http://www.corsair.com/us/cpu-coolin...twin-pack.html
0.13 A per fan in case of the Performance Edition. That is 4x0.13x12=6,24W total for 4 fans.

http://www.lamptron.com/products/vie...Controller_FC8
Power Output:Up to 30 watts per channel

So the 4 fans will use 1/5th of the rated power consumption one fan controller channel.

HammerForged · 19th Jan 2013, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pranja

I would not recommend doing that-you might burn fan controller that way.

Two fans per channel is fine, but really wouldn't recommend more.

I will be using the Lamptron FC8 and its rated for 30 watts per channel. So doing a little math using the .18 amps @12v the SP120's drawl I should be fine. Works out to be around 2.2 watts per fan. I have seen a burnt up Lamtpron FC and it was not a pretty sight. I think Im going to have around 21 fans so hopefully 3 per channel will be okay.

EDIT: Ha! Faugusztin we had the same idea!

B NEGATIVE · 19th Jan 2013, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pranja

I would not recommend doing that-you might burn fan controller that way.

Two fans per channel is fine, but really wouldn't recommend more.

Not true,its a 30w per channel FC,capable of powering 8 fans if the wattage is right

I have 4 SP 120's per channel on a FC5

The start draw is around 3w for each of those fans,the quoted specs are running specs.
You need to bare that in mind when choosing a controller

Pranja · 19th Jan 2013, 22:49

Ok, then no problem.

I seen some burned conrollers-don't know specs of them,but not a pretty sight.

p0Pe · 20th Jan 2013, 07:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pranja

Ok, then no problem.

I seen some burned conrollers-don't know specs of them,but not a pretty sight.

If your fancontroller burns from handling 3 fans, then you have bought a shitty fancontroller

B NEGATIVE · 20th Jan 2013, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0Pe

If your fancontroller burns from handling 3 fans, then you have bought a shitty fancontroller

More often than not,its the crap wiring harness that will give out first....Yes Phobya,im looking at you...

HammerForged · 20th Jan 2013, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by B NEGATIVE

More often than not,its the crap wiring harness that will give out first....Yes Phobya,im looking at you...

Im glad you said something about this because I probably would of picked up the Phobya harness but I'll be checking out the Bit Fenix ones now. I guess the gauge of the wire was just too small to handle the current load.

B NEGATIVE · 20th Jan 2013, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammerForged

Im glad you said something about this because I probably would of picked up the Phobya harness but I'll be checking out the Bit Fenix ones now. I guess the gauge of the wire was just too small to handle the current load.

Exhibit A

This had 4 Corsair SP120's on it.
Blew the controller then caught fire.

HammerForged · 22nd Jan 2013, 23:43

Just a little bit of an update today!

Got the Black Ice® GTX Gen Two Xtreme 480mm radiators in. Snapped a few pictures for everyone to look at. I know the glossy finish doesn't really match the mate black of the case but I'm hoping it won't throw off the look too much

I went with a higher FPI radiator so I could actually take advantage of push pull. Won't be too much of an improvement but it made more sense than using a low FPI radiator in push pull so hopefully it was the right decision!

HammerForged · 29th Jan 2013, 19:22

Just a little bit of an update, no pictures.

I picked up the 1/2" type M copper pipe last night. I was able to get it in straight lengths so no straightening for me! Originally I wanted run 3/8" but the local place only stocked 3/8" in coils.

I placed the order for the Koolance stuff as well. Originally submitted it through PPC but because of lack of stock they just sent the order directly to Koolance. Should work out fine.

Does anyone have any experience in bending nickel platted copper? I'm considering getting the pipe plated then bending it up. The shop I talked to said it would make plating much easier and that as long as I didn't go over 90 degree bends it should be fine but I am still hesitant. Thanks for the help!

B NEGATIVE · 29th Jan 2013, 19:54

I got away with doing it with chrome,you should be ok.
Ideally it would be plated afterwards.

18th Jan 2013, 01:28	#1
HammerForged Minimodder Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 29	Case Labs ST10 Project "HardLine" Welcome Everyone! I am new here to Bit-Tech. I have been active on a couple other forums but never here so I thought I should share this new build with you all. Hopefully you will subscribe and follow along! After much tinkering and playing around with my TJ07 learning the tricks of the trade I've decided to start a new build! The main goal of this build is to move from my cramped TJ07 to the larger Case Labs ST10 and refine my modding skills along the way. I currently plan for the build to have a black, red, and polished nickel theme. I look forward to everyones comments and suggestion to help make this build awesome! Sponsors: Components: Case Labs ST10 LINK Intel i7-3770K Asus Maximus V Formula EVGA GTX 680 4GB 16GB Corsiar Dominator Platnium 1866mhz Samsung 840 Pro 256GB Raid 0 WD Black 1TB Seasonic 1K Platinum Asus VG278HE Water Cooling: Black Ice® GTX Gen Two Xtreme 480 (x2) Koolance CPU-370 Aquacomputer AquagraFX GTX 680 - Nickel Plated Laing D5 Pumps (x2) Koolance PMP-450/S Rev.2.0 (x2) Corsair SP120's (lots) Corsair AF120's (x5) Lamptron FC8 Koolance NZL-CU10 (just google it ) Update Log: AF120 Install Black Ice® GTX Gen Two Xtreme 480mm Radiators Koolance Parts and Tubing Bender Rad Install and Mobo Laying Pipe Final Pics Most Recent Photo: So heres the start of the mod: With the ST10 it allows for multiple 480mm radiator placements. Either one up top, front, or the bottom. For the setup I'm going for there will be a 480mm on the top and bottom which will require the PSU to be relocated. Here is how that will happen: PSU Mounting Bracket PSU Blanking Plate for the stock location. Finished setup of how the PSU will be installed Last edited by HammerForged; 20th Mar 2013 at 20:16. Reason: UPDATES

18th Jan 2013, 03:58	#2
p0Pe gief cake? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: denmark! Posts: 1,212	Always nice to see a caselabs mod But please read the rules __________________ the work METO V.1 - METO V.2 - METO V.3 PC-Beto Project M8 [WIP]

18th Jan 2013, 05:28	#4
p0Pe gief cake? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: denmark! Posts: 1,212	No problem and welcome The rules are just in place to ensure that we have some progress to watch, and not just text Plans, actual progres or maybe some renders will make a good start __________________ the work METO V.1 - METO V.2 - METO V.3 PC-Beto Project M8 [WIP]

18th Jan 2013, 07:24	#5
Editor22 E22.BIZ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol <UK> Posts: 1,628	oo another Case Labs mod... cant wait __________________ Store: E22 Social: Youtube \| Facebook Projects: Evolution \| K2 MK1

19th Jan 2013, 20:36	#7
faugusztin I am the guy with two left hands Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Posts: 4,705	Use Phobya 3-pin to 4x3-pin adapters ?http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/product_...----black.html There is a 3x,6x and 9x fan adapter too. __________________ Cerberus Core i7-2600K Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe GSkill RipjawsX 2x8GB DDR3-1600CL9 watercooled EVGA GTX670 Samsung 830 256GB Bitfenix Prodigy Seasonic X-460 Windows 8 Pro Prometheus Xeon E3-1235 Asus P8B WS GSkill RipjawsX 2x4GB DDR3-1333CL7+2x8GB DDR3-1333CL9 Coolink Corator DS Force 3 240GB+4xWD30EFRX+2xWD20EARS+6xWD20EARX Nanoxia DS1 Seasonic X-460 Ubuntu 12.04

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19th Jan 2013, 20:14	#6
HammerForged Minimodder Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 29	More updates today! Started off by installing the PSU blanking plate. I plan on buying a larger PSU cord and running it from the front mounted PSU behind the back panel and out this hole. And then there are the Corsair AF120 fans. Talk about blowing some money These mount in the Flex Bay 120mm fan mounts. These flex bays really make it easy to change components in and out. There is any number of combinations that could be used here. The flex bays can be loaded up with hard drives or another 480mm radiator. The options that they offer are definitely impressive. Flex Bays Removed: Fan mounting in the Flex Bays: Flex Bays installed: Not sure if anyone can help me out here but do you all have any suggestions for wiring up all the fans to one FC8? A bunch of Y's? The 2 Black Ice 480 rads are on there way and I am going to mount those up with the Corsair SP120's. If anyone has any comments or suggestions please feel free to let me know!

19th Jan 2013, 20:46	#9
Pranja Fenrir The Wolf Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sisak,Croatia Posts: 997	I would not recommend doing that-you might burn fan controller that way. Two fans per channel is fine, but really wouldn't recommend more. __________________ _Cosmos S Reaper_ _L.R.E.C._ _Scorpio_ _Arya_-under construction _ROG Crawler_

19th Jan 2013, 20:58	#10
faugusztin I am the guy with two left hands Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Posts: 4,705	@Pranja: There is no way for him to burn out the fan controller that way. Reason ? http://www.corsair.com/us/cpu-coolin...twin-pack.html 0.13 A per fan in case of the Performance Edition. That is 4x0.13x12=6,24W total for 4 fans. http://www.lamptron.com/products/vie...Controller_FC8 Power Output:Up to 30 watts per channel So the 4 fans will use 1/5th of the rated power consumption one fan controller channel. __________________ Cerberus Core i7-2600K Asus P8Z77-I Deluxe GSkill RipjawsX 2x8GB DDR3-1600CL9 watercooled EVGA GTX670 Samsung 830 256GB Bitfenix Prodigy Seasonic X-460 Windows 8 Pro Prometheus Xeon E3-1235 Asus P8B WS GSkill RipjawsX 2x4GB DDR3-1333CL7+2x8GB DDR3-1333CL9 Coolink Corator DS Force 3 240GB+4xWD30EFRX+2xWD20EARS+6xWD20EARX Nanoxia DS1 Seasonic X-460 Ubuntu 12.04

19th Jan 2013, 22:49	#13
Pranja Fenrir The Wolf Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sisak,Croatia Posts: 997	Ok, then no problem. I seen some burned conrollers-don't know specs of them,but not a pretty sight. __________________ _Cosmos S Reaper_ _L.R.E.C._ _Scorpio_ _Arya_-under construction _ROG Crawler_

22nd Jan 2013, 23:43	#18
HammerForged Minimodder Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 29	Just a little bit of an update today! Got the Black Ice® GTX Gen Two Xtreme 480mm radiators in. Snapped a few pictures for everyone to look at. I know the glossy finish doesn't really match the mate black of the case but I'm hoping it won't throw off the look too much I went with a higher FPI radiator so I could actually take advantage of push pull. Won't be too much of an improvement but it made more sense than using a low FPI radiator in push pull so hopefully it was the right decision!

29th Jan 2013, 19:22	#19
HammerForged Minimodder Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 29	Just a little bit of an update, no pictures. I picked up the 1/2" type M copper pipe last night. I was able to get it in straight lengths so no straightening for me! Originally I wanted run 3/8" but the local place only stocked 3/8" in coils. I placed the order for the Koolance stuff as well. Originally submitted it through PPC but because of lack of stock they just sent the order directly to Koolance. Should work out fine. Does anyone have any experience in bending nickel platted copper? I'm considering getting the pipe plated then bending it up. The shop I talked to said it would make plating much easier and that as long as I didn't go over 90 degree bends it should be fine but I am still hesitant. Thanks for the help!

29th Jan 2013, 19:54	#20
B NEGATIVE Pipebender Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South London Posts: 333	I got away with doing it with chrome,you should be ok. Ideally it would be plated afterwards.

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