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Project Supernova™ Nashaz Jan 19th, 09, 11:12 PM #1 (permalink)


INTRO
Decided it was time for a overhaul for my gaming system as it has been more then a year since did any major modding to it. But more importantly, the wc loop was untouched for the entire time, and what has become of it now is rather unsightly. Plasticising of the tubes which lead to cloudyness and discolouration of the coolent.

Why name it as Project Supernova?
Well, the 1st idea i had was an orange themed rig, hence the 1st name, TheOrangeBox. However, i then redecided to stick to a red and black theme. Hence, R.V.Amped. But in the end, i combined the 2 themes (Red/Orange/Black) and added a last element, Chrome to give it some spice . Hence the name Supernova (Stellar explosion of a star).

System Hardware
Im just sticking to my current hardware i have atm as i still feel its not the time to move on just yet. Maybe closer towards the mid/end of this year. I also dont intend to sell away the equipment as i will most probably reuse them in my lanparty rig (which will be alot more portable) once i get some new hardware.

CPU: Q6600 @ 3.8ghz/1.55v (P95 Stable) / 3.2Ghz stock vcore (24/7 Usage)
Mobo: EVGA 680i rev A1
Rams: Crucial Ballistix tracers 800mhz 1Gb x 4
GPU: XFX 8800gtx SLI
Case: Lian Li PCA71b
PSU: Silverstone Zeus 750w
HDD: 320gb Seagate
OD: Samsung 22x DVD-RW

Cooling Hardware
1st Loop (CPU)
Pump: Liang D5
Rad: Alphacool 360
Fans: Xigmatech x6
Tubing: Primoflex
Coolant: Feser one Red
Block: Dtek Fuzion V1 with Nozzles
Reservoir: Ek Multioption 100

2nd Loop (GPU)
Pump: Liang D5
Rad: Black Ice GT Stealth 240 x2
Fans: NMB minebeas x6
Tubing: Primoflex
Coolant: Feser one Orange
Blocks: *To be confirmed*
Reservoir: Ek Multioption 100

Special Thanks to...
Bianco and Pissing Intel (for the great contacts)
Froze (For the great MO's)
Navanod (For great poison)
And the rest of the Vr-zoners (For even greater poison )

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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[MO] GERMAN MADE Digital Vernier Caliper - $49/set
 
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Nashaz Jan 19th, 09, 11:13 PM #2 (permalink)
Reserved for contents...

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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Nashaz Jan 19th, 09, 11:14 PM #3 (permalink)
reserved for more stuff...

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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Nashaz Jan 19th, 09, 11:35 PM #4 (permalink)
Just got my shipment from Froze the other day, and this arrived...
been waiting anxiously for its arrival for quite awhile..








Ahhh.... BP goodness...








But sadly.. was pretty disappointed...






The cover seemed ok though,


But the housing was pretty bad. Not sure what happened exactly.. but was pretty disappointed with the item. Came straight from BP so this kind of QC was pretty surprising, never had this oxidation with any of BP's other stuff. So hopefully it doesn happen again. so anyway down to fixing it. I do not have the mood to send the item back for a replacement if it can be fixed.









After an hours work and some elbow grease, it Looks pretty good.

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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My Project Logs Thread
[MO] GERMAN MADE Digital Vernier Caliper - $49/set
 
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Nashaz Jan 19th, 09, 11:40 PM #5 (permalink)
The base was a delightful surprise though. I didn expect it to be this good. I think maybe all the 3 items were made from different locations or what, so all 3's QC was very different, and im not just refering to the oxidation. The nickle plating quality was very different also... they missed some spots on the housing and the cover while the base i can say, was perfect.





come with a silicon vibration damper pad as well...




Shiny.... (and my crappy camera in the reflection, next impt hoot, DSLR... )

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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Nashaz Jan 19th, 09, 11:48 PM #6 (permalink)
Final Assembly of the pump with the mod kit...










Compared to the stock D4 (MCP 650)...




Looks pretty slick ... All that needs to be done now is to sleeve the pump power cable...

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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F@|c0n Jan 19th, 09, 11:49 PM #7 (permalink)
*camp camp.. set fire for bbq too*
 
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Philip Jan 19th, 09, 11:53 PM #8 (permalink)
Man.. u guys got really deep pocket siah!

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Guyvr111 Jan 19th, 09, 11:56 PM #9 (permalink)
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Man.. u guys got really deep pocket siah!

Phil
as deep as a waterwell .. LOL .. all like tat one .. wonder how they all can do it ?

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alpha1ma Jan 19th, 09, 11:56 PM #10 (permalink)
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*camp camp.. set fire for bbq too*
*enters campsite..and throws a huge packet of marshmallows to larry..*
*seats patiently by the fire*

^^ nice job on the pump nashaz..

awaits more exciting stuff..
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froze Jan 19th, 09, 11:58 PM #11 (permalink)
i was here
 
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Nashaz Jan 20th, 09, 12:22 AM #12 (permalink)
Xigmatech Army.... (actually the 80mm ones are for another of my rig, but i just couldn resist... hehe)... i still need 3 more 120mm fans though...





but no, i am not including white into my theme. So.... Here... Pure Orange...







Modded Leds vs original Leds...

(i painstakingly tried to get true to life colour tones which i only managed to after photographing for almost 1/2 hour)




Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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GegeV2 Jan 20th, 09, 12:28 AM #13 (permalink)
LOL?

Interesting!!!!!!!!

And finally i get to see the BP pump Kit..!! Wee!
 
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Nashaz Jan 20th, 09, 12:28 AM #14 (permalink)
Quote:
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*camp camp.. set fire for bbq too*
Lol.. thanks for the support bro!...

Quote:
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Man.. u guys got really deep pocket siah!
Phil
Haha.. no lar bro.. not deep when you compare to some of the guys from Xs and such... Even here got ppl with extremely deep pockets, just that they not so active as us...

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as deep as a waterwell .. LOL .. all like tat one .. wonder how they all can do it ?
Save slowly and spend on things that are impt...

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*enters campsite..and throws a huge packet of marshmallows to larry..*
*seats patiently by the fire*

^^ nice job on the pump nashaz..

awaits more exciting stuff..
Thanks for you support as well bro!... Looking forward to your final product... and i still dunno what that thing you posted was... haha...

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i was here
Bro, without you, this project would not have been possible... Kudos to WC doraemon...

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LOL?

Interesting!!!!!!!!

And finally i get to see the BP pump Kit..!! Wee!
hahaha bro, when i 1st saw them i was like... JUST BUY... 2 SETS.. WHAT OTHER BP STUFF CAN I BUNDLE WITH THEM... and... as you will see soon enough..

i kinda went overboard...

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
3DMARK06 Score: 19223 - vista 64bit
3DMark Vantage: P15246 - vista 64bit

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Nashaz Jan 20th, 09, 12:34 AM #15 (permalink)
BP ARMY!...


Actually, i realised that i do not need that many connectors for a single rig only after they arrived... Lol..
But no matter, they will still be put to good use in other rigs...

Q6600 @ 3.8ghz | 4x1gb Tracers 844mhz 4-4-4-12-1T| 8800gtx sli @ 648/1620/1022 | EVGA 680i | Xfi Xtreme Audio | Seagate 320gb | SS zeus 750w | Lian-Li PC A71b | Dell 2407 | Logitech Z5500 | G15 | G5 | Cooling: Dual Loop Custom WC - CPU/GPU
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