w00t! new block and res (pics).

UnloadeD · 11-11-2002, 12:53 PM

Well, the Iceberg Kit served its purpose, it popped my water cooling cherry 8) Now that I've got a taste for it, the iceberg is going to the wife's box and I'll be redoing mine. I got my new waterblock Gemini Standard Flow Rev2. It looks nice and got good reviews. I haven't found a res I really liked so when I stumbled upon a small Absolut bottle, I knew what I had to do. A little bit of diamond tip Dremel luvin and I got my res. Here's some sexy pics:
Full Frontal Nudity! cigs are for size comparison.

Side Nudity.

Rear Nudity.

The barbs are just in temporarily for now, as I might need elbows. Also I'm not sure if I'll use Goop or JB Weld on them. What do you guys suggest? The holes are tight and I had to screw em to get em in all the way. Also for a pump I'm leaning towards the Aqua Via 1300, any comments about that pump? More pics as I progress.

peace.
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bigben2k · 11-11-2002, 12:58 PM

Someone call the ATF on this guy!

Nice going. I'd still use plumber's goop on the outside of the barbs, but not before using a good epoxy to fix them once and for all.

The pump is OK, but some would say it's not. It seems that it will raddle if there's a lot of restriction of flow, in the cooling loop, but I don't think that would be your case.

ATLPIMP · 11-11-2002, 01:31 PM

Looks good!

The Via Aqua 1300 runs hot. I'd invest in the Eheim S600. DangerDen has them here: http://www.dangerden.com/mall/pumps.asp

Raccoon · 11-11-2002, 03:47 PM

Well, the s600 can not be put inline, what if we want small, reliable, and inline, not submersible, then what do you do.

I guess I may be stuck with the via aqua 1300, unless you know of something better

ATLPIMP · 11-11-2002, 04:15 PM

Yes, sorry.

He's already got a res, so he needs an inline pump; I'd stick with the Via Aqua 1300 if you're on a budget.

airspirit · 11-11-2002, 04:27 PM

Spend the extra cash on a Danner 350 GPH. You should be able to find them online for $40 or less. The Via Aqua is a piece o' shite, and mine only got about 20 minutes use before I shit canned it. If you want a noisy vibrator-like weaker-than-shit pump, go for the Via Aqua, but keep in mind you'll probably be getting a new pump in another couple of months. I don't think there is any pump I would recommend less than that POS.

That's just my .02. Oh, and wicked res, dude. Mount that in front of a window for "OHMIGODHOWFUKINSWEET" reactions.

utabintarbo · 11-11-2002, 04:59 PM

Maxi-jet 1200: 295 GPH and cheap. Check here.

Bob

jtroutma · 11-11-2002, 06:17 PM

So how long did it take you to finish off the Vodka?

golovko · 11-11-2002, 07:48 PM

nice res dude, that will definitely get attention...

The Spyder · 11-11-2002, 09:36 PM

WOW what a res!

MeltMan · 11-11-2002, 09:58 PM

Im jealous, ive got a 1.75 of jim that im workin on... Maybe a res is in store for it

Seriously though, amazing rez... Why didnt I think of it first?

Raccoon · 11-11-2002, 10:12 PM

I like how the top picture shows all 3 addictions, Alchohol, Smoking, and Watercooling

shaft01 · 11-11-2002, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UnloadeD

The barbs are just in temporarily for now, as I might need elbows. Also I'm not sure if I'll use Goop or JB Weld on them. What do you guys suggest? The holes are tight and I had to screw em to get em in all the way. Also for a pump I'm leaning towards the Aqua Via 1300, any comments about that pump? More pics as I progress.

peace.
unloaded

JB Weld on my barbs.......worked great. As far as the pump goes......I concur with the others.......stay away from the Aqua stuff......Ehiem or better......ie Iwaki, Little Giant etc.....

UnloadeD · 11-12-2002, 12:26 AM

Thanx for all the comments guys. BTW I didn't drink the vodka, I found the bottle. I've been in recovery for almost 8 yrs now (hence the nick). So I'm kinda hesitant about using that bottle. I thought about a Bawls bottle, but it's not clear and the top isn't a screw on. I mainly wanted to try out my diamond tools on glass to see how much trouble it was. They worked pretty easily, alothough there are some better ones suited for the job. I'll be getting them next time I goto Harbor Frieght.
Here's what I used:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40547
Here's what I'll get for next time:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=32398
This is off topic, but I was reading in a different thread about how expensive fly cutter are, so I thought I'd point this out:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45323

OK, back to thread. You guys have me reconsidering the pump. Guess I'll do some more investigating. I thought it seemed a bit too good to be true. I'm liable to go with it for a while just to save a bit of money for a month or so, I dunno yet. Also looks like I'll be using JB Weld, I like the clearness of the Goop but I was leary of its strength. Thnx for the input guys.

peace.
unloaded

11-11-2002, 12:53 PM	#1
UnloadeD Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MidWest USA Posts: 176	w00t! new block and res (pics). Well, the Iceberg Kit served its purpose, it popped my water cooling cherry 8) Now that I've got a taste for it, the iceberg is going to the wife's box and I'll be redoing mine. I got my new waterblock Gemini Standard Flow Rev2. It looks nice and got good reviews. I haven't found a res I really liked so when I stumbled upon a small Absolut bottle, I knew what I had to do. A little bit of diamond tip Dremel luvin and I got my res. Here's some sexy pics: Full Frontal Nudity! cigs are for size comparison. Side Nudity. Rear Nudity. The barbs are just in temporarily for now, as I might need elbows. Also I'm not sure if I'll use Goop or JB Weld on them. What do you guys suggest? The holes are tight and I had to screw em to get em in all the way. Also for a pump I'm leaning towards the Aqua Via 1300, any comments about that pump? More pics as I progress. peace. unloaded

11-11-2002, 12:58 PM	#2
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Someone call the ATF on this guy! Nice going. I'd still use plumber's goop on the outside of the barbs, but not before using a good epoxy to fix them once and for all. The pump is OK, but some would say it's not. It seems that it will raddle if there's a lot of restriction of flow, in the cooling loop, but I don't think that would be your case. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

11-11-2002, 01:31 PM	#3
ATLPIMP Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 16	Looks good! The Via Aqua 1300 runs hot. I'd invest in the Eheim S600. DangerDen has them here: http://www.dangerden.com/mall/pumps.asp __________________ -ATLPIMP

11-11-2002, 04:15 PM	#5
ATLPIMP Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 16	Yes, sorry. He's already got a res, so he needs an inline pump; I'd stick with the Via Aqua 1300 if you're on a budget. __________________ -ATLPIMP

11-11-2002, 04:27 PM	#6
airspirit Been /.'d... have you? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,986	Spend the extra cash on a Danner 350 GPH. You should be able to find them online for $40 or less. The Via Aqua is a piece o' shite, and mine only got about 20 minutes use before I shit canned it. If you want a noisy vibrator-like weaker-than-shit pump, go for the Via Aqua, but keep in mind you'll probably be getting a new pump in another couple of months. I don't think there is any pump I would recommend less than that POS. That's just my .02. Oh, and wicked res, dude. Mount that in front of a window for "OHMIGODHOWFUKINSWEET" reactions. __________________ #!/bin/sh {who;} {last;} {pause;} {grep;} {touch;} {unzip;} mount /dev/girl -t {wet;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} {fsck;} echo yes yes yes {yes;} umount {/dev/girl;zip;} rm -rf {wet.spot;} {sleep;} finger: permission denied

11-11-2002, 03:47 PM	#4
Raccoon Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 37	Well, the s600 can not be put inline, what if we want small, reliable, and inline, not submersible, then what do you do. I guess I may be stuck with the via aqua 1300, unless you know of something better

11-11-2002, 04:59 PM	#7
utabintarbo Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sterling Hts., MI Posts: 496	Maxi-jet 1200: 295 GPH and cheap. Check here. Bob __________________ Sarcasm is yet another of the free services we offer!

11-11-2002, 06:17 PM	#8
jtroutma Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 837	So how long did it take you to finish off the Vodka? __________________ Athlon64 X2 4200+ @ 2.5Ghz (250FSB x 10) OCZ VX 1GB 4000 @ 250FSB (6-2-2-2 timmings) DFI LANParty nForce4 Ultra-D SCSI Raid 5 x (3) Cheetah 15K HDDs LSI Express 500 (128MB cache) OCZ PowerStream 520W PSU ATI X850XT PE (Stock) DTEK WhiteWater + DTEK Custom Radiator Eheim 1250

11-11-2002, 07:48 PM	#9
golovko Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Purdue University, USA Posts: 141	nice res dude, that will definitely get attention...

11-11-2002, 09:36 PM	#10
The Spyder Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oregon- Posts: 43	WOW what a res! __________________ So.... how ya doing?

11-11-2002, 09:58 PM	#11
MeltMan Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: KS Posts: 374	Im jealous, ive got a 1.75 of jim that im workin on... Maybe a res is in store for it Seriously though, amazing rez... Why didnt I think of it first? __________________ MeltMan Lurker Supreme!

11-11-2002, 10:12 PM	#12
Raccoon Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 37	I like how the top picture shows all 3 addictions, Alchohol, Smoking, and Watercooling

11-12-2002, 12:26 AM	#14
UnloadeD Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MidWest USA Posts: 176	Thanx for all the comments guys. BTW I didn't drink the vodka, I found the bottle. I've been in recovery for almost 8 yrs now (hence the nick). So I'm kinda hesitant about using that bottle. I thought about a Bawls bottle, but it's not clear and the top isn't a screw on. I mainly wanted to try out my diamond tools on glass to see how much trouble it was. They worked pretty easily, alothough there are some better ones suited for the job. I'll be getting them next time I goto Harbor Frieght. Here's what I used: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40547 Here's what I'll get for next time: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=32398 This is off topic, but I was reading in a different thread about how expensive fly cutter are, so I thought I'd point this out: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=45323 OK, back to thread. You guys have me reconsidering the pump. Guess I'll do some more investigating. I thought it seemed a bit too good to be true. I'm liable to go with it for a while just to save a bit of money for a month or so, I dunno yet. Also looks like I'll be using JB Weld, I like the clearness of the Goop but I was leary of its strength. Thnx for the input guys. peace. unloaded

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