[WorkLog] Xilence Interceptor Pro "Spider Spirit"

[babouk100]

First, sorry for my english, I'm french and make some mistakes.

Hello everyone, I'm babouk.
I live in Reunion Island, a small French island in the Indian Ocean.

This is my first real case project (I already assembled some configurations) but this time it will be a big work

***********************************************

Before presenting the mod, a small reminder of the evolution of the configuration ...



*************************************************

I want to thank BitFenix ​​France who kindly give me a hand by providing me the fans BitFenix ​​Spectre Pro PWM Black
Find them on their page Facebook
(Photos and presentation of fans upon receipt)

Case
XILENCE Interceptor Pro



MB
MSI Big Bang XPower II



CPU
INTEL i7-3930k



PSU
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro Gold 1200W


COOLER MASTER Silent Pro Gold 800W
à venir


RAM
G.SKILL Ares 2133MHz (8x4Go)



Graphic cards
HIS HD7970 IceQ-X² GHz Ed (x2)
coming

HIS HD7970 IceQ-X² (x2)



SSD
OCZ Vector 256 Go (x4)



HDD
SEAGATE Barracuda 2To

Réservoirs
KOOLANCE RP-452X2

2X ALPHACOOL Cape Fuzion Core 10
coming


Pumps + tops
ALPHACOOL VPP655-T12
KOOLANCE COV-RP450 (Rev 2.0)



Radiators
1X PHOBYA 480 G-Changer


2X PHOBYA 360 G-Changer



Waterblock CPU
XSPC Raystorm



Waterblocks GPU
4X SWIFTECH Komodo HD7900 & 2X CrossfireX Bridges



Fittings
MONSOON
coming

Pipe
TYGON R3603 13/19



Coolant
EK Water Blocks EK-EKOOLANT UV Blue & EK Water Blocks EK-EKOOLANT Blood Red



Rhéobus
NZXT Sentry LXE


BITFENIX Recon



Fans
BITFENIX Spectre Pro PWM black
coming

Sleeving
Gaines VEDAYSHOP



Vinyl
ROYAL COVERING Films Titane noir brossé & Carbone 3D noir maille large



Backplates CG
Backplates in plexi with and vinyl logo "Spider Spirit"
(Made by PoLoMoD)



Plexi
Setting up a plexi glass on the side door

​

 

[babouk100]

All components bought. Have to wait for the delivery

 

[babouk100]

some cables added to the package.

 

[babouk100]

shipment due to arrive the end of the month

 

[Robertmarcus]

looks sick. That has to be the tallest massed produced case ever...

 

[babouk100]

looks sick. That has to be the tallest massed produced case ever...

It's a very big case and a big work to do on it. I look forward that my package arrives to begin work.

 

[babouk100]

Waiting for my package (which will be sent within a week), I made myself a gift today:
I booked 2 SSD OCZ Vector 256Go I'll get in a few days



They'll replace my SSD Intel 520Series 180Go that will retire in the computer of my brother.

 

[babouk100]

Shipping in progress

5 boites d'embouts Monsoon 13/19 noir mat


6 embouts rotatifs 45° 13/19 noir mat


Capuchons pour embouts rotatifs (bleus et rouges)



Récupération vendredi prochain (10/05) des 2 SSD OCZ Vector 256Go

 

[SlvrDragon50]

Looks nice!

Post up a review of the Komodo GPU block. Impossible to find a 7950 block now.

 

[babouk100]

Pending receipt of the rest of the hardware, I prepared the config that will replace the current during work on the project. I call it "temporary config".

So this afternoon, doing a little tour of the stuff in stock and not used for the project, I was able to:

- Zalman Z9 + PSU Corsair CX-600

- MB ASUS P8Z68-V

- CPU Intel i5-2500k

- GPU Gainward GTX580 "Phantom" 3Go

- WB cpu EK Supreme-HF

- WB gpu EK FC-5X0-GW with backplate

- 2 rads 120mm

- fans 120mm

- fittings: EK en 13/19

- Hose: 13/19

- XSPC "X2O 750 dual bay reservoir pump"

- EK-Koolant UV-Blue

no leaks detected after a few hours.
It only remains to connect the circuit to the config and start the interim config.

There are only 2X120mm rads because I can not put more in this case.

 

[babouk100]

Still waiting for the shipment of 4 packages with the heavy equipment watercooling expected late August, early September.
So in the meantime, I bought:
- 3 SSD 256GB OCZ Vector (to go with the one I have already)
- 2 HIS HD7970 IceQ-X ² (to go with the 2 GHz Ed arriving soon)
- 1 Asus Titan (for another project)

And this morning a package arrived ...

I can start sleeving pending further material and to introduce you to the work nicely, I expect the next few days the arrival of

 

[babouk100]

Sleeve used: UV blue, UV red and black from VedayShop:

Reminder of the desired sheaths disposition:

Let's go......


The target:

A few useful tools...:

And "Au boulot":

This time, I use my kitchen torch as the heat gun would be a bit too much noise at this time and could disturb the household.

Résult:

test with UV:

Done for the first sleeve, my first sleeve

but I realize it's a bit hard to get a good alignment, not to damage the heat shrink ..... so ....

With heat shrink:

Without:

It will be without. At least I tried with but the result is not good at all.

24 pins cable done:

UV test:

There are some small flaws, but it will going to get better.

 

[babouk100]

First part finished :

non-modular cables

And now we must put it all in the small aperture size, not intended for sheathed cables ...
So after a few serflex used to gather groups of cables, I push hard and finally power case is closed.

The "cover" still retains a slight deformation due to the space taken by all. But at least it will not move.

 

[babouk100]

mascots project:

and 2x 8 pins (modular) done:

 

[Stevennoland]

Great looking work! Re-sleeving PSU's is a pain in the ass! Thank goodness modular PSU's are in now.

 

[Stevennoland]

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

 

[Stevennoland]

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

 

[Stevennoland]

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

 

[Stevennoland]

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

 

[babouk100]

Great looking work! Re-sleeving PSU's is a pain in the ass! Thank goodness modular PSU's are in now.

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

Great work so far! Re-sleeving PSU's is a royal PIA! Thank the good lord for modular PSU's!

Re-sleeving the non-modular cables is a good challenge. It's done for this PSU and another is coming

 

[Stevennoland]

Sorry about the multiple posts. Forum was acting wonky last night.

 

[babouk100]

NZXT Sentry LXE

Bitfénix Recon + NZXT Sentry LXE

 

[babouk100]

More sleeving....

******************************************************

6 Bitfénix Spectre Pro Led

Test with Bitfénix Recon

 

[babouk100]

2/4 received today

 

[babouk100]

1x Phobya 480 G-Changer V.2

Tuyau Tygon R3603 13/19

2x Top Koolance COV-RP450 (Rev 2.0)

2x Phobya support rads 360

1x Phobya support afficheur

2x sondes T°

1x Phobya outil gainage (1 de plus, ça sert toujours. C'est fragile cette petite bête )

COV-RP450 (Rev 2.0)

Growing, growing...

And the guest star:

Mr ZAM and the "Team BABOUK"

Thanks to k.limes

-"I'm your father"
-"NOOOOOOOO!!!!"

 

[babouk100]

I put together a few components to see nearly the volume it takes.
Missing from photo:

- 4 hraphic cards
- additional reservoirs
- fittings
- additional PSU
- some fans

 

[babouk100]

Waiting for packages, some hardware...

 

[babouk100]

A case which has already served needs a good cleaning:

But first, we will remove the superfluous which will not help in the mod.

Some shots drill and...

And now, SHOWER !!!

It's good to be clean ...

And as always, there is a voyeur

"He really do weird stuff"

 

[babouk100]

Work officially began this afternoon. While waiting packages "delayed", I can work on top of the box.

In this compartment, take up the 3 radiators (1x480 + 2x360), but before you can install it, make a little space.

When I put the radiator support for 360, it is hindered by the cage 3.5 "which will be placed on Rheobus BitFenix ​​Recon.

Fortunately, this Rheobus not take up much space in depth so I can remove some of this support.
So I de-riveted the block in order to make a cut. Mr Zam heard much gave me a helping hand ...

"and most importantly, we must follow the line"

Now, you have to enter the base of support. And again, the base is wider than the slot

Hop and the support in the vise. Mr Zam is really strong!

The two tabs were cut on one side, and a little shortcut to the other side

And here it fits ...

But the rad exceed too much on the outside. So for the next work, it will cut a bit in the box to properly calibrate everything.
Meanwhile, some rivets to replace the cage of the Recon.

Following tomorrow ...

 

[babouk100]

Today, I continue my work on the top of the case.

I began quietly, Mr Zam has not yet recovered from its day of DIY eve ...

I fixed (temporary) supports with 360 rad

And the 480 rad

It just fit, but it fits. The calculations made ​​during the development phase of the mod is good. Reassuring for the future.

Now fix some fans to see if the measure is good

And it fits...

Need to cut the door for the fans' airflow

Oh, but here, finally awake !!!!

" Need help ?"

With pleasure, you will check if the cut is good. Assists in the compartment...

"Aïe Aïe, it burns !!"

One done, one left

Cleaning the cuts and...

Let's try with the 3 rads

The two 360 rads tend to lean inward. I will arrange it later, I will set up a "hold" between them.

Mr Zam !!!! Come here

"It's just ... a little tight ...
My head does not pass"

On the base

So, Mr Zam, do you like to build mods ??

"the joys of DIY"

To be continued...


************************************

Arrival this morning:

 

[babouk100]

backplates...

 

[babouk100]

**********************************************

Where is Mr Zam ??
Surely hidden somewhere, I feel he does not really like the glow of the sun.
Start without him ...

A little later

See if it fits well ... it's all good.

Let's go for the PSU cover.

Mr ZAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMM !!! Where are you, the sun sets, you can show you

"I'm here. Super hideout this PSU cover"

Well, Mr Zam, you who is strong in laying the vinyl, it's your turn to work. I'll just admire the work

Admire the work of Mr Zam. I must admit that he is really strong.

Mr Zam, you should show us what it looks with the SSD. I have only 4 screws so for now, we'll put one screw per SSD, just to see

To be continued...

 

[babouk100]

Let's go for the MB support
Mr Zam and "Babouk Team" will help me.

marking the locations of the screws

cutting the vinyl sheet

"I cut the sheet of vinyl larger than the area to be covered . Fortunately the Babouk Team is here to help me carry"

"I can cut, huh ?? I can cut ??"

No no no, you must first stick the sheet

Oups, too hot here !!!

Once done, we get:

Cutting openings

for squares and rectangles

For round and oval

"It's simple, right ?!? You do not want a drawing more still?"

Please, Mr Zam, do a drawing to understand

"An oval, the cut lines.
You cut and that's it.
You want a caramel more ...
What a joke"

And finally gets ...

Mr Zam, we must see what it looks with the MB

"Hop hop, MB is in place. Thank you to who?"

MMMmmm, missing rubbers on the opening ...

"to put the rubber, it will Sort this... fend for himself" - "Well, Team, grilled flies, anyone"

To be continued....

 

[babouk100]

 

[babouk100]

Today, following the DIY on the case.

To begin with, Mr Zam cut the side door to host a plexi glass:

"A little masking tape before you start cutting"

He is really a hurry Mr Zam

""Can I cut ??"

Later...

"Finished, who's the strongest"

Following exercise laying mesh grilles on the top of the box.
To fix the grid, I use a glue paste fixation with synthetic rubber fast setting.
So put a good layer to make sure it fits well.

"Not as pretty as my spiderweb"

Once the two grids glued, it will have the hide glue because white does not go at all.
A fresh coat of paint is the trick. It will require a second layer.

"He he, I see you"

Meanwhile (yesterday and today), some work with vinyl were made​​:

The right door, a true head for well ask the vinyl because of bumps and angles at the bulged portion.
So there were a few kinks vinyl. I'll do better next time (or at least I will only take only boxes with flat door)

And the top.

Then I handed the MB stand in his place, and the top to see:

Tomorrow, it will put the vinyl on the door ...

"Hooo, it's high"

"but the view is beautiful..."

"I AM NOT A NUMBER, I AM A FREE MAN!"

To be continued...

 

[babouk100]

This morning relaxation. I want to take some of my vacation.
But this afternoon, return to the mod. Few shopping to find plexi for glazing the left side door.
First disappointment: no 3mm plexi stock in both DIY stores near my home. Okay, I took 5mm.

But why take a leaf 1mx0, 5m for an area of ​​0.5 mx0, 5m max?
Already because no sheet 0,5 x0, 5m and also because I have an idea of make complex for the first time.
So far provide a bit more.

I trace the contour of the hole of the door

Then a second slightly larger

"Are you sure of what you do"

Yes I'm sure .... almost. I'll try to cut beveled extra space for the glass fits well in the small bulge of the door.
Go Mr Zam bringest me Dremell

"Cool the machine precision. But!!! This is not a true Dremell"

Stop quibbling. It has the same function for a unbeatable price. I just hope it will not broil!!!

Go, first cut, slow speed and ..... it is not easy to properly cut the plexi.
The result is not great.

Desperate times to large ways

But this time equipped with a smooth diamond blade (to cut the tiles).

The result is stunning. You can see the difference between the pseudo-Dremell and grinder / diamond.

"The cut is really cleaner. Very well diamond blade"

Once the round is complete, I attack the bevel. Not easy, freehand, work on plexi with an angle.
And VLAN! it went wrong! the wrong side. The plexi is fuc*** up, I can not put it on the door, this error is too visible.

I do not lose courage, but with the other plexi, I'll go easier.
I "released" the bulge and I cut a large square covering the surface, which will be at the right level.

The diamond cutting disc is fast and clear. A few strokes of the file to clean the edges and a little test to see what it looks like

"And now?
We fix the window?
How?

Not so fast Mr Zam. You're really in a hurry. We must first put the vinyl on the door.

Then laying the vinyl (we will pass details) and bonding of the glass.
I am preparing my surfaces by cleaning the door, I removed the protective film from the plexi (side that will be glued) and I still have a clean shot glass.
I have then glue on the four sides of the door, I put the plexi and I press hard. I use clamps to hold the pressure.
Heavy objects can also do the trick.

Let's see...

"WAHOUUU !! too strong. Now we can see in the box"

To be continued...

 

[babouk100]

First post rewritten

*************************************

Another day DIY but this time it is mostly details.

This morning, I also spent the vinyl top of the case and the feet (I had completely forgotten). No need photos, now you know how we put vinyl (and the battery was charging).


The "Power" button of origin has nothing original, and requires an update.
The original panel (where the power button, reset, USB ports, headphone, microphone are) has the advantage of having two almost identical locations because the tower provides two independent board configurations.

I will use the top slot to put the new "Power". But first, a little soldering to connect the button, and of course a small sleeving is required.

A piece of aluminum to the right size, a nice round hole to put the button and see what it looks like:

Why stop there, a few more cuts and probes temp of cooling system will not be in front as expected but ...

A shot of vinyl and assembling all the pieces of the case.

Now the photos (screens probes will be completely fitted when installing the circuit).

"AHH! You're there. I was looking for you everywhere. But !?! You finished the box!!!"
"I'll have a look inside to see if it is well laid"

"The view is beautiful. And most importantly, where I hide myself easily"

"Why he looks at me like that? I'm not a kibble..."

I therefore consider the case to be finished. Of course there are a few details to fix.
It remains only to install the configuration and watercooling.

To be continued ...

 

[babouk100]

Today, I finally received the so expected packages .

Monsoon fittings

1 of the 2 Alphacool Cape Fuzion Core 10

HIS HD7970 IceQ-X² Ghz Ed.

Triple XXX (the fourth is in the case that I use for now)

 

[babouk100]

"A big mistake" by Swiftech

I bought secondhand 4 komodos for my 2 graphic cards HIS IceQ-X² Ghz Edition (H797QMC3G2M ) + 2 HIS IceQ-X² (H797QM3G2M).
In the product page http://www.swiftech.com/komodo-hd7900.aspx#tab3, this card (Ghz Ed.) is compatible with the waterblock.

But, when I tried to install the komodo on my card, it not fit. The 2X8 pins of the Ghz Ed. is to large for the komodo.

Finally, I "cut" a piece of the komodo to install the card.

So the komodo is not compatible with 2X8 pins but only with 6+8 pins.

*******************************************************************************************************


I installed the CPU waterblock, but what bothers me with mounting for socket 2011, the screw thread is apparent and it is frankly not pretty.

So I have this little thing that will change everything

But what is this thing?

I introduce you Flora, the girlfriend of Mr Zam

"a hat perhaps? You put it like that. It's pretty"

"Or like that ?"

No, no, friends. With this "thing", there is also a screw pitch and screw M4

It remains only to replace the original screws with fine screw M4 without forgetting the screw pitches

And then screw the "hats"

It's more attractive.

 

[babouk100]

The small changes to the screw CPU waterblock:
- Addition of heat shrink onto the thread

Then I made a leakproofness of the shell test. Why so?
Just because the tank, scheduled for 2 pumps is equipped with only a single "Pump Blocker".
This is the piece that blocks a tank location. But I need 2 "Pump Blockers" to use my pumps as expected (both pumps not fixed on the tank)

So I made a new "pump blocker" with plexi. I glued two pieces of 5mm and machined to the desired shape and thus block the second location.
But of course, check if the tightness of the new part is good with a test.
So connecting the side of "modified" to a pump, fill with distilled water and start .

We can see in the following pictures the original "blocker" and DIY. Unfortunately, traces of glue between the two sides are clearly visible. A fresh coat of paint will be required.

You have probably noticed that the locking system is slightly concave, and it is because the new piece is thicker than the original. The advantage is that at least I'm sure it push well on the seal .

After 2 hours of test, no leak detected.