Case Mod - In Progress Official "John Hanlon Fund Raiser" PC Build (Thank you Mach!)

heatspreaders just have a little paint gone i think they could be touched up

 

^ True

 

Daaaaarth... You knew that res would go rogue. Packing cello and duct tape, man! I'm that cruel uncle that gives the kids a box in a box in a box at Christmas, but the gift is never broken.

...Although in a few cases it was just packing peanuts in the last box.

Thank God it was a skilled gent like Mach to win.

 

This is what I used . . .same stuff boutique companies like Origin PC use.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-WBhRpOPjk

 

The way I see it, the large amount of packing material is actually what allowed the nut to loosen.

I'm a road-biker and what I've learned from maintaining/repairing my bike is that the less a bolt is flexed, the more likely it is to loosen. The idea being that hard impacts and bends cause the threads to bite into each other and do their job. But if the bolt only bends a tiny little bit, the threads don't lock in and they can begin to loosen. B/C the res was filled, every bump in the road could have caused a minute or so of gentle oscillations that eventually shook the bolt free.

More packing materially wouldn't really have helped IMO, thread lock or lock-nuts would have been the best choice for shipping, but then the res would be a pain to remove if Mach ever needed to clean the loop or put new hardware in.

</waaay too detailed analysis of a slipped fastener>

 

Easy lads. DB did everything right...instapack and all. It just needed a minor shakedown (literally )

See what I mean?


Blasted it out this afternoon and it fired right up. Still getting used to it and looking it over but everything looks A-Ok. Still haven't found those panties but I'll keep looking.

Probably need to re-read the work log again as I may have to add my own mod prints on this one (unless one of you fine folks can tell me if there is a way to dial the lights down.) You guys certainly don't screw around when comes to lights.

 

Only way to dial the pump lights down is with a hot soldering iron.

 

Wow, that pic reminded me of how much I hated the icon's on that launcher. Lemme know if you want any help changing the programs & icons.

 

there should be a remote control for the lights bro . . .it was in the box with the mouse I think. if you cannot find it I will send you another one. they are totally configurable.

 

@Kayin: They don't seem to be working at present. I'll have to take a look.

@YGK: Thanks! I'm still getting it setup but might get some tips from you on Rainmeter.

@DB: Got it! Cool. I also found a Logitech mouse USB key. PM me your address and I'll send it back.

 

I noticed there was a solid layer on the pump top, might be that. If it's not that, I have another PCB here I can send you.

 

I am sure it lit when I tested it

 

I have been watching this thing come together since the first post. (I read this forum and OCN at work.)

I'm so glad it ended up in a good home. I would have always wondered about it if some random person won it.

 

Hows the rig been running for you, Mach?

 

Like a dream I smile every time I use it. Unfortunately, I now curse every time I have to use my old rig but c'est la vie. Thanks again to all involved.

 

Awesome to hear! Thank you Mach

 

Anyone know how John is? Last i heard was a long time ago.

 

Bumping this Thread for everyone including John, celebrating "4th of July" today!

You can send John a friend request on facebook and say "Hi"

https://www.facebook.com/jhanlon303?fref=ts

 

Hey all, sadly I'm reviving this thread because I was just told today that JohnHanlon303 passed away on 1/28/24.


His son Michael created this GoFundMe page to cover memorial service.

John was a supporter of EVERYONE in this forum while he was active. You could always count on his ongoing replies to your project log. Always something funny or interesting to share. He really was into everything cool, fast cars, motorcycles and modding PC's. He was our community Gandolf.

He told me he demolished a house for Steve McQueen. He was demolishing houses as a job when he was kid. That's how he got asbestos poisoning. This project log was to help him with medical bills. This project was the first community mod project that Fractal Design had sponsored. John was the old guy you wanted as your neighbor. I know many of you connected with him on facebook, too.

Excerpt from GoFundMe page, "Throughout his life, John was known for his passion and dedication. He spent many years working as a systems analyst for both Boeing and IBM before retiring in 2011. After retiring, he found joy in hobbies like leatherworking, computer modifications, and building intricate model cars. His skill, attention to detail, and love for creating things were a big part of who he was."

RIP JOHN HANLON!!!!

 

We knew it was coming, but it still sucks it happened. I still remember his half-bathroom paint booth shenanigans.