Project: PrometheusCU

[fatzul]

caaaan't WAIT for your next update on ur project!

 

[TheFalcon]

OMG!!! You are god!!!

When`s the next episode???

 

[clon22]

Dang.. this is hardcore!
Seriously, your patience, determination and passion
is really out of this world.
Simply amazing!

I like this especially.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showpost.php?p=33191010&postcount=68

Keep up the awesome work!
An epic Million Dollar PC in the making.

 

[Langer]

Thanks for the support guys, i really appreciate the kind words.

The next episode is now:

The very kind folks from performance PC's did me a favor and shipped some bits that I forgot to order super quick.


First up another Scythe Fan:

Why 1x fan you ask?

Because I only ordered two extra the first time around, and I've allotted room in the final base design for the added height of 6x scythe fans. Delivering ~800CFM - realistically lower of course.

 

[Langer]

Also I'll be cooling the Alix integrated Linux firewall...because...er...um...those 433MHz Geode's are so... hot?. And it looks cool.

Enzotech did a fine shine job on this as well:

Lastly my first attempt at purchasing G1/4 plugs was a fail [see left], so I got "plug plugs" [see right]:

My fillport#1 - more on how these will be used later:

I've also repainted the keyboard, still needs sanding and more coats but it wont stop raining. Many more keyboard updates to come.

more later.

Thanks for reading.

 

[ludacris10]

Rly curious on what you're gonna do with the kb

 

[Langer]

Update time!

I took delivery of my chipset waterblocks today.

These are courtesy of Mips Computer Germany, these blocks are absolutely beautiful. Mips makes a damn fine product - with service to back it up too.


I'll let the pics to the talking today:

 

[Langer]

Only 1-more waterblock outstanding - and that's the R3.0 CPU block from Watercool. I hope it arrives soon.

More to come. Thanks for reading.

 

[Langer]

Thanks guys, small update.

I still have to sleeve the tubes with the nylon multifilament sleeving - much of the layout finalization will be done with the copper shrouds that are still not finished. The shrouds will also act as guides that will keep the hoses neat.

More soon.

 

[AeionJohn]

nice, good luck in your project

 

[Langer]

Slight revision, and a tubing diagram.

 

[JAson1980]

When you power it up, remember to say "Its alive!"

 

[pentexplorer]

wow am amazed by the sheer quality and work you have put in into this project...that is amazing! mad props to you man...and you are only 20! I thought you were a engineer when I saw you are a graph designer from a film school...are you from vancouver film school? and how do you know all these engineering and soldering/build stuff? that is some legendary stuff.

 

[Langer]

@JAson1980 - I most certainly will.

@pentexplorer - I have a little secret, the key to my success - I turned 21 last week; lol. I worked as a millwright for a while - building factory equipment/automated machinery. While there I learned the basics of metalworking, thermodynamics, hydraulics, automation, and all that good stuff. Then at school i learned marketing, and "user expereince" which is the key to making the unit easy to use and the marketing helps with sponsorship.

The sun is out so I got some better pictures.

Here is the 'fillport' for the first loop - this will be a bit more complex later on.

Here is the 'fillport' for the second loop, This T will be swapped for a Q and too will have a bit more added to it.

Here's where the Pico Rad will be mounted:

Here is a super simplified version of what will -sort of- be happening later.
*click for big*


I must stress that this is just the beginning, I have quite a few surprises left for this loop.
Also I will note that because of the second loop I'll no-longer be running the blocks in parallel - like my first diagram showed. The added tubes of the second loop kind of ruined that plan.

SO much more coming.
Tune in soon.

 

[CrossOver]

Ur project remind me of a project I saw a long time ago..

Here you go.. Something to inspire your creativity..

 

[Langer]

G-gnome's Orac3 Project came along just as I was entering the modding scene some years ago - it was a huge inspiration on me then. These days I see it and recognize it as a milestone in modding - but still can't help but think "clean up those wires a bit mate" haha.

To be compared to G-gnome is a huge honor, thanks a lot man.

 

[Langer]

I just made another YET ANOTHER order from Performance-PCs today. Now I'm onto the wiring stage, so I finally know what I'll need.

Power Connectors:
4 x Connectx™ SATA 90deg Connector Female - End Cap
4 x Connectx™ SATA 90deg Connector Female - Pass-through Cap
5 x Connectx™ 4-Pin Floppy Connector Female
8 x Connectx™ 6-Pin PCI Express Connector Female
8 x Connectx™ 8-pin PCI Express Connector Female
10 x Connectx™ 3-Pin Fan Connector Female
5 x Connectx™ 3-Pin Fan Connector Male
2 x Connectx™ 24-pin ATX Connector Female
7 x USB 2 X 5 Header Connector Female
Power Pins:
80 x USB Header Female Pins
200 x Connectx™ ATX Female Pins
100 x Connectx™ Molex 4pin Female Pins
100 x Connectx™ Molex 4pin Male Pins
60 x Connectx™ Floppy 4pin Female Pins
Data Cables:
4 x E-SATA II Cable w/ Metal Latch - 6'
4 x SATA II Cable w/ Metal Latch - Straight to 90deg - 18"
2 x A.C. Ryan Dual Internal SATA to eSATA PCI Bracket
Cooling:
36" x PrimoFlex Pro LRT Clear Tubing - 1/2"ID X 3/4"OD
36" x PrimoFlex Pro LRT Clear Tubing - 3/8"ID X 1/2"OD
16 x Clamps for 1/2" Tubing
10 x Clamps for 3/8" Tubing
2 x Bitspower G1/4" Stop Fitting
6 x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Fitting Spacer
1 x Bitspower Rotary "Q" - Dark Nickel Plated
Misc:
10 x Cord Clips 3/8" x 3/8"
24" x Heatshrink 3:1 - 1"ID
50 x Black Aluminum Pop Rivets 1/8" X 1/4"
Sub-Total: ~$300US


Suffice to say, there's more coming. Tune in soon.


PS:
In this picture:

You can see the difference in colour between the two tubing sizes - the colour difference is much more apparent to the human eye... luckily I'll be sleeving the tubes.

 

[Langer]

I just got my receipt from CableOrganizer.com (finally, damn eChecks take too long to clear!) - I got the below:
225' - 0.125" Nylon Multifilament Sleeve (MSNYMF0125)
200' - 0.1875" Nylon Multifilament Sleeve (MSNYMF01875)
200' - 0.25" Nylon Multifilament Sleeve (MSNYMF025)
100' - 0.50" Nylon Multifilament Sleeve (MSNYMF050)
75' - 0.75" Nylon Multifilament Sleeve (MSNYMF075)
25' - 2.5" DuraWrap Ballistic Nylon Side-Entry Sleeve (MSDW250)
25' - 0.25" 2:1 Heatshrink (HS2-025FT)
25' - 0.5" 2:1 Heatshrink (HS2-050FT)
5' - 0.75" 4:1 Heatshrink (HS4-075-FT)

To- be shipped on the 28th... a bit behind schedule, but hopefully not an issue.

 

[applefan]

simply awesome. cant wait for more update