Welcome all to my project log. My project started initially a while back, but I didn't think there was much point in starting the log until now as there has been little development, but let me fill you in on the project so far, and the overview:
Overview
This will be a water cooled system which runs an A64 3000+ a Radeon 9800XT.
It will be in a midi case and use two heatercores. Some may be surprised that I'm attempting to fit two heatercores in a midi case. The space problem will be solved by converting a small form factor case into an external radiator and pump housing.
The end product should not only be a high performance and compact water cooling system, but it should also look good.
I expect to be using a MAZE4 GPU, a Swiftech MCP600 and a Swiftech MCW-6002 in the setup, with Tygon 1/2 tubing and a Tee for maintainence, but this may very well change as the project progresses.
Step 1 – Case Purchase
I purchased a Coolermaster ATC 220B-VX1 for the base of the system.
Step 2 - Installing Case Lighting
Two Sunbeam cathodes purchased and installed, one green one blue, running off a single Sunbeam inverter off 12V molex.
Now you can understand the name 'Aqua Marine' from the meging effect of the blue and green lights.
Step 3 – GPU block purchased
The Maze4 GPU was purchased to cool the 9800XT, with 1/2 inch barbs.
Step 4 – Heat dissipation system Purchased and Assembled
I purchased Dual from soulsend, again with 1/2 inch barbs
Two chrome 120mm fan grills were also purchased, and two Blue LED low sound 120mm Theraltake Thunderblade fans.
On assembly and then when running they look as below:
That's the system so far, the shuttle chassis should come tomorrow, going to have to wait until then to see what modding actually need to be done to it to make it flush.