UVbomb

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April 29th 2010
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Superb (7.9)
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Key Features:
High Rated Intel CPU NVIDIA Graphics Scratch Build Custom Paint Job Water-cooled
System Specs:
  • E6600 @ 3.6 ghz 29°c 24/7
  • Asus P5b Deluxe
  • 4gb XMS 2 ddr 2 800
  • GTX 260 GPU
  • Hiper Type R 600w PSU
Performed Mods:
WATERCOOLING featuring Swiftech pump, rad, waterblocks. gpu block is fairly old off a 7900gt gpu so was machined down to 1mm thickness and fitted with moddifed bracket to fit gtx260. thermochill 120.2 rad with push pull fans in modded hard drive bay to allow cooling to be kept separate. CASE imported case from the U.S. as couldn't source from a U.K.vendor as this case is meant to be seen i decided early on that i was gonna side mount the drives and reobus. an external rad just would not do so i had to cut out the drive cages to make room leaving me just enough space for one hard drive, the reobus and my dvd drive mobo tray rotated and psu mounted at the bottom of the case. so the motherboard is fitted upside down. keeping air flow in the correct direction (up) I.O. plate rotated to allow mobo fitment mobo tray screwed to the case with 1 inch standoffs and mobo has 2 inch standoffs to allow all wiring to be hidden behind mobo new fan holes lazer cut and side panel removed lighting with UV cathodes looked shit so i`m using a UV fluro tube from B&Q so its not bright and there is no light bleed all over the room just the parts i wanted illuminated. the pc sits next to me on my desk so i didnt want bright lighting in my face all the time especially as this is mainly a media center
[b]please dont forget to rate[/b] and feel free to leave any comments on how i could improve things. i`m always looking for ways to make it a little better
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36 Comments on UVbomb

#1
brandonwh64
Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!
Umm nice build? why would you make a post here without NO computer period? NO SPECS, NO CASE, and NO PICTURES?
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#3
urbtree
for some reason my pics aint worked have faith young padwan still getting used to this forum.

way to greet a new member you ignorant ass
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#4
brandonwh64
Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!
Im sorry urbtree. Welcome to TPU! enjoy your stay and disregard our snide comments. When you get time, please goto the UserCP and fill in your system specs
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#5
urbtree
lol no problem. suppose we all get sick of noobs.

i`m on it right now but i`m finding it hard to upload pics to my gallery.
just keeps saying no image available. i`ll try direct from photo bucket see if that helps
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#7
urbtree
i already have them all hosted on photo bucket so i can upload them to the forum but i didnt know it was duped here as well.

what i`m trying to do is upload them direct to the case gallery through it own uploader as there's quite a few pics but i get no image avail.

i`m guessing its something to do with pic size. as there all .jpeg`s

bear with me i`ll sort it soon enough
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#8
brandonwh64
Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!
ok take your time. if you need help let us know
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#9
HookeyStreet
Eat, sleep, game!
urbtreefor some reason my pics aint worked have faith young padwan still getting used to this forum.

way to greet a new member you ignorant ass
TBH, because you had NO details whatsoever for this casemod, I thought you were some random nutter messing about............my apologies :)

Welcome to TPU.
urbtreei already have them all hosted on photo bucket so i can upload them to the forum but i didnt know it was duped here as well.

what i`m trying to do is upload them direct to the case gallery through it own uploader as there's quite a few pics but i get no image avail.

i`m guessing its something to do with pic size. as there all .jpeg`s

bear with me i`ll sort it soon enough
Ive had trouble uploading pics before. It turned out to be file size/format ;) If you make sure they are small(ish) JPEGs that follow the file size rules, you should be fine.
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#10
urbtree
yeah i noticed you`d had a similar issue when i searched the forums.

i`ve managed to make the first image show that was down to my private data needing refresh.
i`m working on a batch resize now lol it means i`ll have to install elements but i`m playing with bad company two atm

and who says men can multi task lol

any way thanks for your help
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#11
HookeyStreet
Eat, sleep, game!
urbtreeyeah i noticed you`d had a similar issue when i searched the forums.

i`ve managed to make the first image show that was down to my private data needing refresh.
i`m working on a batch resize now lol
thanks for your help
Your welcome.

If your PC is the one in your AV..........it looks very nice :)
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#12
urbtree
yay i did it.

can you let me know if all my pics are working someone
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#13
brandonwh64
Addicted to Bacon and StarCrunches!!!
voted a 7/10! nice acrylic case
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#14
ensabrenoir
Ok... now thats cool

I've always liked the idea of an acrylic case but never seen one that was able to pull it off just right, because there is no where to hide the things you don't want seen. Never say never. True modification, a lot of creativity, and great execution. Some may feel if it ain't all black with some evil name, it isn't a serious or real build. Its good to see otherwise! Great job flipping things in a unique way. 8/10.
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#15
urbtree
thanks man. its took a bit of meddling to get it uploaded i think its sorted now but i`m not seeing the pics everyone else is for some reason.

i`m well pleased with how this build turned out.
so thanks for the ratings
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#16
steelkane
I like it, Simple clean, really clean & original build. welcome & nice build
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#17
pentastar111
Welcome to TPU...I do not like clear cases, period! BUT, your rig is an exception....Nice frackin job! 9/10 from me. I like it.
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#18
Techtu
pentastar111Welcome to TPU...I do not like clear cases, period! BUT, your rig is an exception....Nice frackin job! 9/10 from me. I like it.
+1 :D
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#19
urbtree
wow i`m amazed. i know with thes cases you either love em or hate em so make me feel good that i`m converting some haters too
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#20
mlee49
I'm gonna second the vote on clear cases. Normally I hate clear cases with led's flooding them, BUT since your board is flipped and the 5.25" bay's are normally where the psu is; it's unique and I do admire it.

Nice loop man, even better way to re-mod the gpu block. :toast:

I voted 8/10
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#21
Techtu
No no.. No converting, haha, your's is just the only exception lol.
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#22
urbtree
mlee49I'm gonna second the vote on clear cases. Normally I hate clear cases with led's flooding them, BUT since your board is flipped and the 5.25" bay's are normally where the psu is; it's unique and I do admire it.

Nice loop man, even better way to re-mod the gpu block. :toast:



I voted 8/10
i`ve always though the gpu sits the wrong way up in most cases. as heat rises its always seamed odd to have the heat sink underneath the card

this way all the heat is travelling the right direction (up)
i have to admit its only made a little difference (like one or two °) but some times that can make all the difference between a stable rig and a pile of steaming plastic

lighting has been the hardest part, i hate uv cathodes they spoil the whole look dont give out enough light.
with this build i can light it from the out side with a uv fluro that can only be seen by what it shines on
Tech2No no.. No converting, haha, your's is just the only exception lol.
in that case i`m even more thrilled lol
thanks for the votes guys
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#23
Bjorn_Of_Iceland
U-V!

Looks tidy for an accrylic. Really.. throughout the history of accrylic casing that Ive seen, wirez were everywhere. Yours is the first one I saw that got it right. Good job.
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#24
scaminatrix
10 out of 10

Definately a 10 / 10, from what I've seen in the past it's hard to get a liquid cooling setup looking perfect, let alone liquid cooling AND acrylic case.
I agree with all here; first ever acrylic case and/or liquid setup that I would actually like to own...

Nothing looks out of place to me so no reason to give it less than 10 / 10.
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#25
urbtree
omg i never expected this. makes me wanna break out my dremmel
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#26
blkhogan
Wow. I am one of those clear case haters, but this is sweeeeeet. Theres a whole lot of awesomesauce in that one there. 8/10 from me.
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#27
Rameses23
voted 8/10...awesome.. This is a great example of creative problem solving! I think a lot of people will take inspiration from this! the only other solutions I've seen to tidy a stock acrylic cases are partial paint jobs eg "must kill teddy bears by sheldog23. I hope you pick up that dremel again,have to say your story has a good vibe too :)
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#29
xBruce88x
gave it a 8/10, nice work! btw loved the song in the youtube vid for it
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#30
urbtree
thanks dood. had to audio swap he original sound track due to youtubes copy right restrictions

i originally used smoke on the water but they got all pissy about it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WX_4FNoto4
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#31
Ballz0r
Woa! Looking very nice! & rated!
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#33
urbtree
dammit been bumped to page two of the gallery section o well at least i`m top of the page again even if it is page two ;-)

somebody.... any body..... please rate my case make me feel better lol
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#34
oqsajec
Nice....

VERY Unique rig bro, i like that WC set up you got. What kind of liquid are you using? UV light promotes algae growth so i'd keep an eye on that. What brand case is that? Overall, great work! excellent cable management. My major dislike is a rig (either WC or air cooled) with too many exposed cables. I don't like that you can see my power cables for my gpu's!! ha So great work on hiding them things, makes the loops stand out more. Solid 8/10 for me, just a bit too "stuffed" for my taste.

Sorry for my post moving you off page one bro.
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#35
Bravo2Zero
For the orgianl poster nice work bit over the top for my self .

There is nothing stopping you from painting parts inside the case and parts of the case to black out parts of it , so you can hide bits you dont want seen . How ever you do want to mask up the areas you dont want paint on as you might know allready trying to get paint off with out scratching plastic is a job by it self .
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#36
urbtree
cool maye for my next lesson you could teach me how to suck eggs sonny lol :-)
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