EVH build

by **w00fd06** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:06 pm

Very impressed with the quality, wish my computer looked like that *~*.

by **camaroguy1998** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:46 pm

Wow, I like that paint job! :supz:

Was that pattern planned out or more random in choice?

by **stopthekilling77** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:53 pm

Lookin like a facemelter man :supz:

by **Sporg** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:23 am

That's pretty sweet! :drinkers:

by **Alathald** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:51 am

Thanks guys, I was actually pretty scared painting this, I've seen how badly these paint job attempts can turn out...

camaroguy1998 wrote:Was that pattern planned out or more random in choice?

Most definitely planned out, I actually drew something up to help me plan out the first set of stripes. I did it freehand and made a few minor changes along the way but I'm glad I made that little roadmap. As for the second layer, I used this picture (56k warning) as a guide. Like I said before, just the second set of stripes took me over an hour to layout. It's really hard to visual how it will turn out...

Well I've got some clearcoats to spray today (may need to break out the space heater) but I really do appreciate the comments! :supz:

by **skier** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:48 am

pretty sick masking job :supz:

the guy in the link didn't even have the tape straight, it curved all over the place :roll:

by **Alathald** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:26 pm

Well I finally ordered my parts so hopefully I'll get this thing on the road again soon...

by **DMB2000uk** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:25 am

I would like to think that it was me who kicked you up the backside to get these ordered

Can't wait to see this finished

Where did you order from btw?

Dan

by **Alathald** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:56 pm

DMB2000uk wrote:Where did you order from btw?

Jabtech. Got everything but my AM2 bracket in today (guess that was on backorder) so I can't start the build but I can at least post some geek pr0n...

And no, you cannot have my bucket...

by **stopthekilling77** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:29 am

Odd, I'd told Dan yesterday that jabtech had just emailed me saying their AM2 GTZ brackets were back in stock... Maybe it'll be coming along shortly. Can't hurt to call them up and ask

by **martini161** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:07 pm

why did you get a ram block? those are really just a waste of your flow as ram is going to hit its limit on a set of copper heatsinks...

by **stopthekilling77** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:10 pm

Ordered my parts this morning

ITS A RACE!!!!

by **DaIceMan** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 9:23 pm

J-T FTW! Nice that they are 1 day shipping point away from me as well.

by **Alathald** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:21 am

martini161 wrote:why did you get a ram block? those are really just a waste of your flow as ram is going to hit its limit on a set of copper heatsinks...

Because I didn't realize it was a waterblock when I ordered it...it was late and I was tired.

I'll give it a shot and if I'm not happy with it then I'll break out the individual ramsinks.

by **Bio-Hazard** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:20 am

I used one of those ram blocks on a modded 7900GT some time back and they do work as intended without really hurting flow. You get the most out of the block when you volt mod the memory on your video card , but normal OC temps are nice as well.

by **Alathald** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:07 am

OK I finally got off my lazy butt and did some more work, it's not entirely finished (still need to do the front panel) but it's done enough to be up and running.

First up, my horribly planned out loop, this thing was a bitch to bleed...was a good learning experience to say the least. When it comes time to drain I'll definitely be rerouting everything though.

Next up we have a shot of my harddrive harness made entirely of zipties...pretty much the theme of this whole build though :mrgreen:

Now for the fun part: Wire Management

Oh the horror!

After about 15 minutes of cursing we arrive at this

Much better, but will the back panel fit?

Why yes, yes it does...

Now, this next picture is not for the squeamish. Or the fainthearted.

It's horrible!

It's ghastly!!

And probably not safe for young children!!!

IT'S FRANKENCASE!!! (these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or anybody really)

OK so it's not that bad but I do hope to get the front finished in the next month or so. As for the orange peel paint, I'm going to let it keep curing for another month or two just to be sure it's completely settled before I sand it down.

by **Skippman** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:38 am

Did you mount your HD with Zip ties? If so, that's awesome!

by **DMB2000uk** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:26 pm

It's bad that the cables in the back look tidier before you had to arrange them to make the sidepanel fit on.

Cable tie mounting ftw! (every mod has to have a bit of ghetto in it!)

Looking good, but would have loved to seen a better pipe layout and front done, so get on it :axe:

Dan

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