Project: Multi Hex

**Archer** · 12-12-2011, 09:22 AM

Ok, let me give you a taste of what I've done. I've got about 200 photos so far, so I'll have to give you guys a summary. But if there are any questions, and I've got a pic that can answer you I'll be sure to put it up

Also, I'm trying to use google docs as my image host for the first time, so please let me know if there are any issues.

So the idea - an inverted ATX design with water cooled CPU and GPU, purpose built to fit my needs exactly, nothing more, nothing less.

So I started with some laser cut panels, that would then be fixed to aluminium square bar. In the next pic you can see the two sides and the bottom panel fixed. Below that you can see the front and back panels also attached

A LOT more work later and I did a little test fit of everything with dummy components

Round about now I got the water cooling stuff (excl GPU). A single 420 rad, 140 med speed yate loons, EK Supreme HF CPU block, EK reservoir, and a MCP655 pump with bitspower mods.

But before any of that went in, I got the panels powder coated and dumped my old hardware in there for the time being

Of course, no project is done without some proper sleeving. Green and black, to go with the final colour scheme...

Last bit for now, I really should get back to work, haha. But there has been some more progress after this point (like getting the loop up and running), so stay tuned...

LandmarkPC helped me out a lot with the hardware, a big thanks must go out to them. You'll see at this point I only had one tube in place (res -> pump). And a couple other things are floating around, like the SSD. The mount for it was nowhere close to being done at this point. Went for the Sabertooth P67 motherboard which has that shield, really helps keep the look clean imo.

**Silvertongue** · 12-12-2011, 10:03 AM

Loving this! Looking forward to more

**Asus Fan** · 12-12-2011, 10:08 AM

For sum reason i can see images

**Silvertongue** · 12-12-2011, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Asus Fan

For sum reason i can see images

Me too! Such a nice change from the norm...

**silent1** · 12-12-2011, 10:52 AM

I cant see anything

**Archer** · 12-12-2011, 10:53 AM

Alright, I'll move the images over to another site during lunch

**Archer** · 12-12-2011, 11:03 AM

Moved to photobucket, so it should all be working now. Will figure out google docs image hosting another day

Was it just silent1 that was not seeing images?

**Kylothian** · 12-12-2011, 11:27 AM

rig looks sweeeeeeet dude

where did u get the sleeves for ur cables?
cant find a place in ct that stocks them

**Archer** · 12-12-2011, 11:28 AM

Imported from MDPC, no other place you can get them unfortunately. But shipping costs are not half bad, and its well worth it if you want whats probably the best sleeving out there.

**Archer** · 12-12-2011, 11:52 AM

Ok lunch time! Feels kinda awkward speeding through the whole log like this considering its been a good 4 or 5 months since I started on it

But here is a little more of whats what, and basically brings you up to speed on where I'm at...

So first, we go back in time to see the general layout of the water cooling. Very simple - rad up front bringing air in, which vents at the top/back. Reservoir is just behind the rad, pump nearby, which then feeds the CPU. When I get a NEW GPU next year that'll go in the same loop, which should make the tubing look a bit neater as well

I also managed to get the CPU backplate cutout in the exact right spot during 3D design, woohoo

Next up, my idea for the SSD mount. 10mm thick clear perspex with edge lighting. This may or may not happen depending on a couple other things, so if you like it you'll need to convince me to put it in the final build

Then two close ups. One of the washers from MDPC. I think it works quite well with button head screws. I had actually changed frmo socket screws, and am glad I did. Then two - buttons!! And who doesnt like buttons? First one is power, second is reset, with the LED wired to HDD activity from the mobo. And the last one will turn the case lighting on and off

And I'll finish off with some random shots around the case in its current state. Enjoy!