Project: Blue II

[shawkins]

Well, I have decided to start a new project, Project: Blue II.

I will be taking a Chenming "Dragon" (yes another one) and modding it for a new watercooled setup.

Modding To Acheive:
- Bottom PSU mount
- Top radiator mount
- 120mm intake and exhaust
- and more!


Components:
MOBO: ASUS A8N32-SLI
CPU: Undecided
Video Card: eVGA 7800GT
Memory: OCZ Gold Edition 2GB (2x1GB) DDR500 (PC4000) - HAVE
HDD: Western Digital 36GB Raptor (for OS and games) - HAVE
2nd HDD: Undecided (around a 200GB storage drive)
Optical: Plexor PX-716SA/SW SATA Drive - HAVE
PSU: PC Power & Cooling 510W SLI
Case: Chenming "Dragon" (outragiously modded) - HAVE

Cooling:
RAD: Black Ice Extreme III - HAVE
Pump: 2x Swiftech MCP655 - HAVE 1
CPU Block: Swiftech STORM G4 - ON ORDER
GPU Block: None for now
Reservoir: Going T-Line Instead
Fans: 16x Panaflo M1A's - HAVE


So my first decision is where to mount the radiator. Im thinking Im going to go with the http://www.frozencpu.com/ex-rad-12.html]Danger Den Black Ice Xtreme II and mount it up top of the case since the PSU will be at the bottom.
Now should I mount the RAD externally with the fans inside the case or just have the whole shebang inside?

Thanks

UPDATE: I updated with some of the components I will be using.

UPDATE: I added what memory I will be using.

Thanks

 

[shawkins]

Getting ordered tonight for sure:

Aluminum Blue Chenming 601 $98.48
Optional Fan Control Unit: Dual Voltage 6 Port Baybus
Power LED Color, includes installation: Blue
HDD LED Color, includes installation: Red

Getting ordered tonight hopefully:

OCZ PowerStream™ 600 Watt "Limited Edition" SLI Power Supply (OCZ600ADJ SLI) $199.99

Subtotal: $298.47


That should give me a good start on the project!

 

[shawkins]

Ordered as of now:

http://www.frozencpu.com/cst-54.html?id=Cnojwi9b&mv_pc=500]Chenming "Dragon"
http://www.frozencpu.com/bus-11.html?id=Cnojwi9b&mv_pc=994]Dual Voltage 6-Port Baybus Fan controler
http://www.frozencpu.com/ffa-06.html?id=Cnojwi9b&mv_pc=1169]3 Black Anodized Alumminum Fan Filters
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/blicextiiitr.html]Black Ice Xtreme III Triple 120mm Radiator
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...0&products_id=3386]Lian Li HDD Rack Alumminum

That should give me a good start on this project!

 

[shawkins]

The radiator got here friday and most everything else should be here tomorrow, then ill get some pics up.

 

[moz_21]

You'll have to tell me if the top bay cover comes like that or if it's got a vee/point in the middle and 4 silly bolts in it. I like the style you chose much better. I still really like the Dragon series. It's all I've modded. They just need to make an updated version with 120MM fans and I'd be in heaven!

I'll be watching!

 

[funnyperson1]

I'll be watching this, I've had my Chieftec Dragon for almost 5 years now, definately one of the legendary case designs (though mine is steel ).

 

[WarriorII]

I'll be watching this, I've had my Chieftec Dragon for almost 5 years now, definately one of the legendary case designs (though mine is steel ).

Boat anchor.

 

[shawkins]

Ya, I have a steel one right now, but for $60 I couldnt pass up a alumminum one. It didnt come yesterday, should be here today.

 

[shawkins]

Case is here! And already stripped apart! LOL How nice of Frozen CPU to install my fan controller for free!

Right now I am planning on how to et the PSU at the bottom. Pics coming soon (meaning whenever I find the digi cam)!

Thanks

 

[shawkins]

Fan Time! I need 120mm fans so I have spent the last hour or so looking at fans! I think I like this one:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49&products_id=3102

Only problem is it might not move enough air for my RAD so Ill probably end up with these: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/pa12mesp.html

What do you think?

Thanks

 

[shawkins]

5 of these puppies: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/pa12mesp.html are on there way! For $11 a fan and I couldnt resist! Also shipping came out to $2 a fan so that wasnt too bad. So a total of $13/ fan.

I brought my dremel to school today so last period in my welding class (Im way ahead of most of the class in welding) I started hacking on the back panel of my case! So the Project is OFFICALLY underway!

Yippee!

 

[shawkins]

Today in welding I finished dremeling out the rear piece and after school I went to the steel shop and picked up a alumminum plate that I will rivent on the back and cut out for the PSU at the bottom.

I promise, pics are coming soon! Alright, off to play some Black Hawk Down, and then sanding!

 

[shawkins]

I updated the first post with some components I will be using.

Thanks

 

[shawkins]

Alright, Im sick of sanding all the paint off these plastic parts. What can I use to remove the paint without damaging the plastic?!?

Thanks!

 

[shawkins]

Screw it, I just poured a bunch of paint thinner in a tub and put the part in there and a lid on the tub for probably 10 mins. Hopefully when I go back out there the plastic wont be eaten!

 

[shawkins]

First bondo coat is on! pics after first sanding! Then you all will know what I shaved!

 

[shawkins]

Fans are here! Man they are huge! I will definately be using that fan controller.

 

[shawkins]

Ok it is time for an update!

Tonight I oredered a Swiftech Storm G4 before I could no longer get my paws on one.

And the reason for the delay in pics: I took the digi cam to the national FFA convention in louisvill, ky and some girl from my chapter (not mentioning weight) decided to sit on it and break the lcd screen. So my dad is trying to get it fixed. My bad

But pics soon even if it means borrowing someone elses camera!

 

[shawkins]

Just ordered this morning: http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/fba12g12m-nba.html 11 of these puppies are on their way to my house! I will have a total of 16 of these things! Whatever will I do with them all?!? Muhahahahaha!

 

[shawkins]

Oh and PICS TONIGHT! GUARANTEED!