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in the event you need/want a block i have a single swiftech apogee gt that i'd part with cheap. if u want another to match ebay keeps a stream of used ones for 30ish as well

be careful not to over tighten the plexi on most mounts will crack if over torqued

i used threaded backplates and modified (trim and redrilled) plexiglass alpha cool blocks to accept 25-30mm 6-32 screws these in the link are similar if not exact to what i used http://www.ebay.com/itm/Backplate-Socket-771-Threaded-Dual-Xeon-without-backplate-/130762423686

Well Her she is. I threw tother the side window as i was tire of thinking about better ways to do it and had the itch for completion pics are in no real order. i may at some point add a card reader to that empty slot in front

thanks big ted!

this works http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812120933 go here for tips http://www.overclock.net/t/359025/perc-5-i-raid-card-tips-and-benchmarks

my little build supermicro x7 board 2x Xeon e5410 (bsel later) 16gb ram gtx470 custom water cool loop and customized cm gladiator case linux mint x64 (win 7 later) 128gb ssd dvdrw (perc5i waiting and 750 gb seagates on order)

with regard to my hoses all have been heated into current shape using boiling water and ice water method. not much force on any of them.

i believe it was this way in the previously installed system system. the card is actually naturally bent. but hey i didnt pay much either.

alright! we have completed fan paint, assembled the basic setup and did some leak testing. i ended up needing extensions on the cpu block to get proper clamping force on the stiff home depot hose. In the end a little oil rubbed on the tubes has made it error/leak free. the corsairs are powerful...

the latest. not much to show got the corsairs in few more things have come in. pump a fan and a few other things arrive next week week. gotta finish the window cutout so i can paint last panel. anyone know if thin white plastic u channel is available. if not i'll order some black i cut the...

so the seasonic arrived!! they are a class act with presentation simple elegant and complete. looks like a tight fit but then i new that from my measurements. in order to free up cable space i'm goint to mount the 240 radiator fittings out with a couple of rotating elbows for ease of routing.

alright so i ordered a seasonic x750 tow power this beast (got a nasty deal thanks to newegg). the monsoon fittings have arrived and i've started fitting them. still need to order the tubing and pump. nothing permanent yet just trying to mentally work out what elbow fittings i still...

ok so i had a bit more time. Ive modded both block and one of them has been cut for motherboard fitment. i have monsoon fittings on the way and will order the pump and tubing on friday. loop testing and final install are around the corner pics below the marks post mods mounted A couple board...

No. I would paint the outer casing and leave the cooling fins and tubes black. like this

heres the radiators. i think i will end up painting the rs240 as its a flat black and not really matching the decor. what say all will we go satin black or white? i'll think on that and come back. here it is mounted in the case i'm almost flush but wil need a bout a mm. Here's the...

I ordered the fittings my Reservoir which is an EK set up for the phobia DC12-400. I've also got a GTX 470 with the water blocked already mounted. On order we have 1 XSPC RS 240 coming. I also ordered a pair of alphacool amd blocks (they will be trimmed and re drilled for the 771 / 604 Mount...

mathew no i'm not getting easy chipping. typically u get that when you dont have a properly prepped surface or correct paint.n the paint i used was suited to coating plastic. i did some light sanding then wiped them for with thinner (which actually helps with adhesionbeyond cleaning) and after...

Thanks db. I'll be posting more as I recieve parts in

a tip. tape the end of the riveter so you dont nick your case if you make contact which is likely testing reassembly not bad

assembling the outer pieces. i still need to hit the inner chassis with a second coat so these will be first there is a brace on the main faceplate. i removed it so it won't obstruct my fan lighting. also grabbed some thumb screw for the case door/sides

thanks its not bad for rattle can. got the cooler master fan mount. the mounting the filters painted inner mesh the filter and inner frame case mesh done painted logo plate

now the inside chasis. thoughly ccleaned and degreased. wiped down with thinner. Then painted. wet. looks glossy...its not when dry. it will be satin black. and now i'm going to bed see you soon.

the back panel

No prob Keith, thanks for watching! more pics as the paint begins. mesh one step missing: mask the opposite side with low tac tape and remove carefully after paint partially dry ready for second and final coat

I've wiped the mesh down with thinner so its time to paint. I've also sanded the outer panel and top so they get paint tonite as well

My case has gone topless! so it begins. i've removed the hd cage. My radiator brackets are on the way. I've swapped the brackets on the motherboard for prethreaded units in anticipation of my new water blocks. My color scheme will be white outside black inside i'll be using primochill lrt...

here is the planned layout. It is almost to scale (again photo shop) i will remove the existing had bay to create my water cooling area.

Ok so the plan is to cut a side window and and opening for the side mounted radiator fans so that the fan grills sit flush with the side window similar to this (i made a quick photoshop from pics) How the side panel will look complete

The Case The Motherboard Motherboard test fit

here's a little back ground on me. Ive been building systems for 18 years started with PII and early amd (still have my first K2 cpu on shelf) systems. All have been custom for myself and others. Typically these days i build gaming and media production systems. i've built a few hackintoshes as...