Alaric
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I think the plan was determined to be Large Front Door+Friends+Beer (my contribution)=Inside. The gentleman apparently has some good friends. 
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600lbs Steel I-Beam Desk/Computer Build
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Yes a large front door that opens straight into the room it's going into is the only reason it's as big as it will be
Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been gone on work in Fiji (can't complain) and have been super busy since getting back. I'll be working on it this weekend and will have updates.
I did get the top glued together and will get that cut this weekend. I also started laying out the cooling components and will start drilling holes for the pipes this weekend.
I ended up upgrading the psu to a 1600w to give more headroom for quieter operation.
Pics will come.
Sorry for the lack of updates. I've been gone on work in Fiji (can't complain) and have been super busy since getting back. I'll be working on it this weekend and will have updates.
I did get the top glued together and will get that cut this weekend. I also started laying out the cooling components and will start drilling holes for the pipes this weekend.
I ended up upgrading the psu to a 1600w to give more headroom for quieter operation.
Pics will come.
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Ended up getting the EVGA 1600w P2 PSU.
Josh
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UPDATE
I finally had some time today to work on this project. I also got a shot of the door it's going though for you all to see. HA It is taking me a lot longer to get everything laid out than I thought. I haven't even started on the actual computer components yet but I have a really good idea of what I will be doing for the coolant components.
I ended up ordering 2 more 250mL EKWB Res. and 2 more D5 pumps for the loops. I measured out the total run on each loop and it is around 29ft not including the distances it flows through the radiators. I will be building two of the res/pump boards that you can see below. One on each side of the desk. This should allow for the coolant system to maintain the correct flow throughout the entire loop. If anyone thinks this is a bad idea please let me know. Each pump will be right before either a radiator or a cooling block and all 4 will be controlled the same based off the CPU fan output header on the mobo. However I am wondering if there is a way to have the loop for the GPU's be controlled based off the GPU temps? Do you know how this can be done automatically?
Onto the pictures!
1. I was able to glue the two sections of the top together so it is now one solid piece. I will be taking this to get trimmed tomorrow.
2. My doorway.
3. Moving the frame back into the workshop. It can be lifted by hand but if you have a forklift, why not use it!?
4. A rough sketch for the plumbing. Looks really complicated in that drawing but it makes sense to me.
5. Bending the radiator pedestal to allow the radiators enough clearance to run pipe underneath them.
6. Radiator mounting brackets which we custom cut and bent.
7. Test fitting the mounting brackets. These will be painted black to match the radiators.
8. Radiator pedestal in position. Ran the copper pipe underneath to see how it looks/fits.
9. After tack welding the radiator brackets, I test fit the radiators to ensure they were straight and still fit.
10. The fans will be mounted to the backside of the radiators and blow the air away from where i am sitting.
11. Final welds in-place. Once the radiators are screwed in it is actually really sturdy. I'm not worried about them going anywhere. Again all this silver will be painted black to match the radiators. I think it will look nice when done.
12. I traced the inside of the I-Beam onto a piece of cardboard and then cut it so it would fit inside the I-Beam. Then I started laying out the pumps and res. I also bought a slide-style flow-meter. I'm not 100% sold on it yet and not 100% sure where to put it. This is one idea.
13. Here is the same layout but without the flow-meter. Which do you like more?
14. After lining everything up and drilling out the holes on the cardboard, I transferred it over to a 3/4" thick plywood sheet to see how it fit. The final version will actually be a 2" thick piece of the Zebra Wood that was used on the top of the desk.
15. The cut has been made and all the holes drilled into the wood.
16. Pumps and res mounted to the plywood.
17-19 Here is what it looks like on the leg.
My goal is to be able to move the desk to my house by this coming weekend. Once I get these pump/res mounts built I will start laying out the computer components. Once that's done I will start laying out the piping and drilling the holes for that to pass through the I-Beams in a few places. I will have 4 drain's and 4 fill ports. 2 of each on each loop. That should aid in bleeding/filling/draining since this thing is going to be a pain to move and bleed.
More to come in the next few days!
Josh
I finally had some time today to work on this project. I also got a shot of the door it's going though for you all to see. HA It is taking me a lot longer to get everything laid out than I thought. I haven't even started on the actual computer components yet but I have a really good idea of what I will be doing for the coolant components.
I ended up ordering 2 more 250mL EKWB Res. and 2 more D5 pumps for the loops. I measured out the total run on each loop and it is around 29ft not including the distances it flows through the radiators. I will be building two of the res/pump boards that you can see below. One on each side of the desk. This should allow for the coolant system to maintain the correct flow throughout the entire loop. If anyone thinks this is a bad idea please let me know. Each pump will be right before either a radiator or a cooling block and all 4 will be controlled the same based off the CPU fan output header on the mobo. However I am wondering if there is a way to have the loop for the GPU's be controlled based off the GPU temps? Do you know how this can be done automatically?
Onto the pictures!
1. I was able to glue the two sections of the top together so it is now one solid piece. I will be taking this to get trimmed tomorrow.
2. My doorway.
3. Moving the frame back into the workshop. It can be lifted by hand but if you have a forklift, why not use it!?
4. A rough sketch for the plumbing. Looks really complicated in that drawing but it makes sense to me.
5. Bending the radiator pedestal to allow the radiators enough clearance to run pipe underneath them.
6. Radiator mounting brackets which we custom cut and bent.
7. Test fitting the mounting brackets. These will be painted black to match the radiators.
8. Radiator pedestal in position. Ran the copper pipe underneath to see how it looks/fits.
9. After tack welding the radiator brackets, I test fit the radiators to ensure they were straight and still fit.
10. The fans will be mounted to the backside of the radiators and blow the air away from where i am sitting.
11. Final welds in-place. Once the radiators are screwed in it is actually really sturdy. I'm not worried about them going anywhere. Again all this silver will be painted black to match the radiators. I think it will look nice when done.
12. I traced the inside of the I-Beam onto a piece of cardboard and then cut it so it would fit inside the I-Beam. Then I started laying out the pumps and res. I also bought a slide-style flow-meter. I'm not 100% sold on it yet and not 100% sure where to put it. This is one idea.
13. Here is the same layout but without the flow-meter. Which do you like more?
14. After lining everything up and drilling out the holes on the cardboard, I transferred it over to a 3/4" thick plywood sheet to see how it fit. The final version will actually be a 2" thick piece of the Zebra Wood that was used on the top of the desk.
15. The cut has been made and all the holes drilled into the wood.
16. Pumps and res mounted to the plywood.
17-19 Here is what it looks like on the leg.
My goal is to be able to move the desk to my house by this coming weekend. Once I get these pump/res mounts built I will start laying out the computer components. Once that's done I will start laying out the piping and drilling the holes for that to pass through the I-Beams in a few places. I will have 4 drain's and 4 fill ports. 2 of each on each loop. That should aid in bleeding/filling/draining since this thing is going to be a pain to move and bleed.
More to come in the next few days!
Josh
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looking good, subbed for this.
Did you already set up a subscription at your local gym ?
Did you already set up a subscription at your local gym
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Haha no. Once it's in place I'm not moving it again.looking good, subbed for this.
Did you already set up a subscription at your local gym
Alaric
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So small update. I'm working on the side where the computer components will be and having a hard time deciding where to put the PSU. It's HUGE and I have an idea where I want to put it but. It 100% sure. Thoughts? All 3 spots would require a custom made bracket to allow the PSU to float above the piping that will run under it. The second image is my favorite so far. I would just need to keep it high enough that I can run the cables under it and have enough room to safely bend them without pushing on the piping or figure out a different route for the piping to not interfere with the cables. Hmmm
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I got more work done today other than just figuring out the power supply location. I bought and cut additional zebra wood for the pump and reservoir mounts. I also completed mounting two of the four pumps and reservoirs. I am going to compete one including pumping before starting the second one just in case there is something I missed.
I also got the desktop cut and trimmed to fit into place. I am really excited about how it looks. I think it will look awesome when stained.
For the motherboard tray, I purchased the cheapest ATX size case I could find locally and cut the tray out of it. I'll be designing a mount for it tomorrow and will weld the tray to the frame. I also decided that I am going to mount the GPUs in front of the motherboard instead of on it. I think it will look better this way.
Now for pictures. More to come tomorrow.
I also got the desktop cut and trimmed to fit into place. I am really excited about how it looks. I think it will look awesome when stained.
For the motherboard tray, I purchased the cheapest ATX size case I could find locally and cut the tray out of it. I'll be designing a mount for it tomorrow and will weld the tray to the frame. I also decided that I am going to mount the GPUs in front of the motherboard instead of on it. I think it will look better this way.
Now for pictures. More to come tomorrow.
Thanks for the updates JL.
For the PSU location I think I like the first image the most. Also, if I may offer a suggestion with your motherboard tray, it would be a good idea to make a cutout behind the CPU so that you can access the CPU cooler bracket. All higher end cases feature this and I've found it extremely helpful to not have to dis-assemble everything when doing anything with the cooler (Re-TIM etc).
For the PSU location I think I like the first image the most. Also, if I may offer a suggestion with your motherboard tray, it would be a good idea to make a cutout behind the CPU so that you can access the CPU cooler bracket. All higher end cases feature this and I've found it extremely helpful to not have to dis-assemble everything when doing anything with the cooler (Re-TIM etc).
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I do too but my only concern is more an aesthetics one. It will be covering the 4 copper tubes running up that part of the desk to transfer the coolant to the radiators. I don't really want to hide them. Also I would need much longer power cables to reach components. I'll get the mobo tray mounted today and then make a decision.
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Got a good amount done today.
Finished the motherboard mounting brackets. Decided to just do the 3/4" steel tubing to match the way the radiators are mounted. It also allows access to the back of the motherboard to remove the waterblock if need be without removing the entire board (thanks for pointing that out to me earlier. That was an oversight on my part).
Now that the motherboard is done I started working on the PSU mount. I decided to put it in the space between the motherboard and the pump/reservoir board (not yet mounted). I raised the PSU roughly 1.75" off the bottom of the I beam to allow the coolant lines to run underneath to the pumps and also allow enough room to have the cables plugged in. I designed the holder to allow me to slide the PSU out once the bracket is welded to the desk. I don't think I'll have any issues with it. I needs 3" of clearance to slide it out. This will be good because it will allow enough room behind the GPUs for power and for the SATA cables to come out from the motherboard. I'll be welding the PSU holder in once I know exactly where/how the GPUs will be mounted. I'll start on that tonight after dinner.
It's all coming together! Yay!
Finished the motherboard mounting brackets. Decided to just do the 3/4" steel tubing to match the way the radiators are mounted. It also allows access to the back of the motherboard to remove the waterblock if need be without removing the entire board (thanks for pointing that out to me earlier. That was an oversight on my part).
Now that the motherboard is done I started working on the PSU mount. I decided to put it in the space between the motherboard and the pump/reservoir board (not yet mounted). I raised the PSU roughly 1.75" off the bottom of the I beam to allow the coolant lines to run underneath to the pumps and also allow enough room to have the cables plugged in. I designed the holder to allow me to slide the PSU out once the bracket is welded to the desk. I don't think I'll have any issues with it. I needs 3" of clearance to slide it out. This will be good because it will allow enough room behind the GPUs for power and for the SATA cables to come out from the motherboard. I'll be welding the PSU holder in once I know exactly where/how the GPUs will be mounted. I'll start on that tonight after dinner.
It's all coming together! Yay!
