my p4 waterblock - Page 2

Brad · 03-02-2002, 06:55 PM

thats if it is heated really high, like well above what you'd see in our systems

Fixittt · 03-02-2002, 08:05 PM

acrylic is good to use if U get it thick enought. Plexi glass might crack over time as it is prone to.

Lexan is a bit tougher and resists cracking and scratches.

Personally I use acrylic, 3/8 thick and is fairly easy to machine.

Khledar · 03-03-2002, 12:57 AM

That looks seriously nice, like nice stuff should look, lovin it. What kinda prices woudl you guys think acceptable for LED's I live in Vancouver and have seen blue LED's (QTY=1!!!) at "enthusiast" computer stores for $6 (CAD) and in electronic stores (ie Active Electric) for $4.5 (CAD); although in the overall scheme of a watercooling system that's not a tonne of money, but for a couple of lights I find that somewhat outrageous, especially when red, yellow or green can be bought in packs of 5, 10, or 20 for less than one Blue LED. Am I missing something (like El-Easy-On-My-Wallet-LED.com)? Or are Blue LED's just that expensive? I'm prayin' for the former to be true :P

Thanks

stevo · 03-03-2002, 02:14 AM

Blue leds do seem to be a bit more expensive for some reason.
I brightened it up a little more now..

Brad · 03-03-2002, 02:43 AM

have you moved all the leds to the top where the plexi is?

I think in the channels is probably best, for looks, as it illuminates the channels better

stevo · 03-03-2002, 02:48 AM

The camera fails to capture exactly how bright and sharp it is really thats all.
Plus I have another trick for the centre

H2gO Flasher · 03-03-2002, 03:49 AM

Brad

why don't you make a wee trip over this neck of the woods & set your mind at rest

the illumination has too be seen first hand

mkosem · 03-03-2002, 09:52 AM

radiosnacks sells those blue LED's in a couple of voltages for like $2.99 a piece. $6 is waaay to much.

--Matt

Cyco-Dude · 03-03-2002, 12:14 PM

looks cool, but does it have performance to match?

maybe some black light reactive coolant would look sweet...dunno if you can get it in blue tho.

Brad · 03-03-2002, 04:40 PM

yeah I'm thinking of that Garrie, as I told you on ICQ, work takes me to Penrose each day which isn't too far out of my way to Howick. Stevo, wanna meet up at Garries house soon (I know where his house is, I have no idea about yours :P )

PetDMC · 03-03-2002, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fixittt
acrylic is good to use if U get it thick enought. Plexi glass might crack over time as it is prone to.

Lexan is a bit tougher and resists cracking and scratches.

Personally I use acrylic, 3/8 thick and is fairly easy to machine.

well i don't need much

i'm gonna make a "sky light" in the block cover

[ O ] like so <--

stevo · 03-04-2002, 01:37 AM

Brad,Yeah sure I have to go to Garries house anyway so I could bring some "bits" with me

Brad · 03-04-2002, 05:43 AM

which day? I finish at 5:30, so I'd probaby get there around 6 or so, depending on the traffic. All days this week are just as convenient for me

stevo · 03-04-2002, 01:50 PM

I'll be in touch with Garrie, maybe this Friday?? You can mail me ..(see sig below)

Brad · 03-04-2002, 07:15 PM

ok, I'll probably see you Friday night then, I'll talk to Garrie tonight on icq...

p0b0y · 03-05-2002, 02:50 AM

that thing is purdy

03-02-2002, 06:55 PM	#26
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	thats if it is heated really high, like well above what you'd see in our systems __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

03-02-2002, 08:05 PM	#27
Fixittt CNC Beyatch Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tulsa Spell it backwards Posts: 721	acrylic is good to use if U get it thick enought. Plexi glass might crack over time as it is prone to. Lexan is a bit tougher and resists cracking and scratches. Personally I use acrylic, 3/8 thick and is fairly easy to machine. __________________ Creator of the Spir@l Block Longest post ever http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&postid=43808#post43808

03-03-2002, 12:57 AM	#28
Khledar Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver BC Posts: 234	That looks seriously nice, like nice stuff should look, lovin it. What kinda prices woudl you guys think acceptable for LED's I live in Vancouver and have seen blue LED's (QTY=1!!!) at "enthusiast" computer stores for $6 (CAD) and in electronic stores (ie Active Electric) for $4.5 (CAD); although in the overall scheme of a watercooling system that's not a tonne of money, but for a couple of lights I find that somewhat outrageous, especially when red, yellow or green can be bought in packs of 5, 10, or 20 for less than one Blue LED. Am I missing something (like El-Easy-On-My-Wallet-LED.com)? Or are Blue LED's just that expensive? I'm prayin' for the former to be true :P Thanks __________________ "mooooo" said the cow. ERTW - UBC P4 2.4B @3.01Ghz 167FSB :: Abit IC7 :: 2x256MB HyperX PC3700 :: ASUS 9600XT :: WD Raptor 2x36GB RAID0

03-03-2002, 02:43 AM	#30
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	have you moved all the leds to the top where the plexi is? I think in the channels is probably best, for looks, as it illuminates the channels better __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

03-03-2002, 02:48 AM	#31
stevo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: new zealand Posts: 31	The camera fails to capture exactly how bright and sharp it is really thats all. Plus I have another trick for the centre __________________ I found a virus on my computer it's called "windows" chancell@ihug.co.nz

03-03-2002, 03:49 AM	#32
H2gO Flasher Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: New Zealand Posts: 12	Brad why don't you make a wee trip over this neck of the woods & set your mind at rest the illumination has too be seen first hand __________________ if she isn't wet she isn't worth it

03-03-2002, 09:52 AM	#33
mkosem Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2001 Location: here Posts: 494	radiosnacks sells those blue LED's in a couple of voltages for like $2.99 a piece. $6 is waaay to much. --Matt __________________ If you can't cool it, blow it up!! http://www.mattkosem.com

03-03-2002, 12:14 PM	#34
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	looks cool, but does it have performance to match? maybe some black light reactive coolant would look sweet...dunno if you can get it in blue tho.

03-03-2002, 04:40 PM	#35
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	yeah I'm thinking of that Garrie, as I told you on ICQ, work takes me to Penrose each day which isn't too far out of my way to Howick. Stevo, wanna meet up at Garries house soon (I know where his house is, I have no idea about yours :P ) __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

03-04-2002, 01:37 AM	#37
stevo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: new zealand Posts: 31	Brad,Yeah sure I have to go to Garries house anyway so I could bring some "bits" with me __________________ I found a virus on my computer it's called "windows" chancell@ihug.co.nz

03-04-2002, 05:43 AM	#38
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	which day? I finish at 5:30, so I'd probaby get there around 6 or so, depending on the traffic. All days this week are just as convenient for me __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

03-04-2002, 07:15 PM	#40
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	ok, I'll probably see you Friday night then, I'll talk to Garrie tonight on icq... __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

03-05-2002, 02:50 AM	#41
p0b0y Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 97	that thing is purdy

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