Soulpatch

Those are really nice reservoirs. Good looking and quite versatile in connection/mounting options.

Ahhhhh, okay. It was hard to tell in the pic and it looked like they were all plumbed inline to another. Good way to split them up. Thought they were D5's, but thought I read you had listed them as 4's lol So from what I know about the 5's they fine tune actually quite well. Not too much jumping when it comes to the rpm settings. So it's definitely a nice clean flow and separating them for each bank is definitely a good idea. Keeps the pressure even and the flow the same through all. Do they all dump back into the same reservoir? Or do you run individuals for that as well? Would imagine if you are running a big enough tank, it wouldn't matter for the feed/returns to and from the rads.

I see that you have your pumps are all in union next to each other. Don't you get any cavitation from that? I know in the engineering world, running them close tends to cause flow issues where the pumps aren't 100% synced and it creates cavitation when the second pump is trying to pull fluids, but the first pumps hasn't pushed it out fast enough. Can interfere with the systems over all cooling abilities. But I don't know enough about the D4 pumps to know if you can dial them in close enough RPM's so that any minor variations don't cause issues. All in all a brilliant setup and exactly what is needed for the system it'll be cooling.

That is an insane setup! What kind of numbers are you pulling on the stats? Always thought about building a wall mounted bank, but just never really came together as an option. Let alone the over-all cost!

Actually I was going to suggest that. The layout of the case is pretty optimal and ya it's been over-played. But still a solid build. The only reason I went with the dynamic was due to the open layout with plenty of "back space" behind the MB to optimize cables, etc. If you are trying to keep the footprint to a minimum that's definitely an option. The white would look good depending on any color scheme you decide on. Plus you can't beat the ventilation, the entire case is vented. And ya, I never could figure out why a company will slot a case for fans, but in reality it ends up blocking a huge amount of flow anyway. Cut the opening and opt for aftermarket screens or something. Make it use full instead of directly for show.

Ya, that's the one downside for us lol But given the trade off it's not too bad. Usually when piecing a system together I have time anyway, so don't mind waiting. I know it's harder for you guys because of the import taxes/shipping costs, let alone the wait time.

Not really dedication, just got tired of watching everybody else play FPS games and I had to wait until we did something else. So just sucked it up and went for it, bad choice, but worth a shot. Plus I was on some new meds that were supposed to help. But I still get to play some pretty good games and even a couple first person that for some reason didn't set it all off. Got really good at mechwarrior games. Maybe it's something to do with how they simulate the walking motion, or view perspective, not really sure. But that one I never had an issue with.

LOL who knows what could happen. Some of the best companies were started in a garage/basement. If I would have stuck with case modding and all of our designs ideas all those years ago...I may have been one of the leading companies in pc engineering. We were building one-off components and doing things nobody had ever heard of. Not only with liquid cooling, but even just modding/designing. Even something as simple as a bracket that nobody else has done, can means something. I never thought about it, but the 10" apple pi monitor I use as a system monitor has a custom built stand so that I can use it. Nobody makes it, but my wife mentioned it the other day how quick/easy it is for me to just see a need and create something out of the blue. Guess after all of these years I tend to take things like that for granted because it's either for myself, or helping somebody else out who may not have the tools/skill to do it.

Had a TBI in the military and it damaged part of my brain and right ear/eye. So not only does it make me motion sick, but will eventually set off a seizure because I have epilepsy now as well. A FPS (simulated walking/view) will really monkey with me pretty bad. It actually sent me to the hospital once because I refused to give in at a lan party and fell out of my chair having a seizure (scared the * out of my buddies).

After reading through some of the custom cases, I really should finish mine. Everything is purple/grays and I was going to run a green lighting scheme. Wife's favorite character is the joker. Was going to cut some vinyl graphics to incorporate into it as well. Maybe make it look like one of the jokers overly complicated bombs lol

Division 2 Assassin's creed, have pretty much all of them. Control Most of the games I play are 3rd person due to a TBI in the military. I started out playing unreal tournament, quake, doom, etc. waaaaaaay back in the day lol But can't do fps anymore. Wanted to play the new cyberpunk (wife has it on ps5) but after watching her play for about 5 minutes I wanted to barf lol Unfortunately there's no other views. Anybody suggest some good third person shooters? I have witcher 3 wild hunt, just haven't tapped into it yet. Also really enjoy the open world type environments a lot.

Thought about caselabs, but hadn't researched them enough to actually decide on something. Think the next build may be a complete scratch setup. Maybe use the motherboard base mount and build something completely new. Sketched out a few designs, but hadn't really put too much into it yet. Mostly working on cad designs for distribution plates. Ultimately I'd like to buy a CNC router, but right now everything is on hold due to family stuff lol But who knows, maybe if I find the right caselabs or another company, it could be a good start. Sheet metal is cheap and tig welding/riveting is right up my alley.

If it helps, I wasn't much different lol Was making them for other people and my headset was just sitting on the desk as well lol Too lazy to make one for myself.

Don't know if I'll ever make it over there, but you never know. Have friends still stationed on the coast that way. Glad you are still able to still serve. I know a couple guys who were 14-18 years in and ended up medical discharged. Being able to at least get your full twenty makes a big difference in pay/benefits afterward. My buddy here was in the marines and he got his full twenty, but just barely made it. Brother has 23 years in now and is a sr. chief going on masterchief (I talked him into the full 30 THEN retire). Of course I've also heard the stories that it's no longer the military we knew. Boots getting yellow cards to pull out when they feel "stressed", etc. Can only imagine just how PC it's really gotten. My buddy here that did the full twenty, both his son's went in and only did a hitch because they got tired of just how bad it really is now. Hopefully it's not like that where you are.

Not likely, after my last surgery almost lost my hand due to a VA surgeon. He didn't cut me in the right place, so when they placed the clamps he did huge amounts of arterial and nerve/tendon damage. The ulnar artery literally collapsed (crushed) and my hand was only being fed by capillaries. After it started turning brown and I couldn't feel/move my fingers due to the other damage, finally went to a civilian surgeon. One MRI the NEXT DAY and he had me on the table 2 days later. Fortunately I kept my hand, but have 75% use now. That's when I found out the VA can hire doctors who have lost their licenses due to malpractice or whatever. I read about a surgeon who was doing spinal surgeries on guys getting out and 6 surgeries in, there was 1 death, 3 paralyzed and the other 2 had to undergo surgery through a civilian to correct the bone/muscle damage. Apparently this guy lost his practice due to killing/maiming a few patients and the VA offered him a position. It's funny, because in michigan I had a fantastic VA. Most of the doctors/surgeons also taught at the two medical schools (UofM and Mich State). Moved to montgomery alabama and every civilian doctor I've told this story too immediately apologizes to me. My surgeon apparently had suffered a heart attack 2 weeks prior and should NEVER had been in the operating room, let alone had his license. I wasn't the first guy he did that to. What's sad is he didn't even perform the surgery, the civilian surgeon told me it looked like he cut me open, hit me with a blender and then stitched me back up.

Thanks for the service, glad you missed out on desert storm. But guessing you did afghanistan? My brother did 2 tours there with a flight squadron (Ravens). Told him to only walk on the walkways around the base...damn russians mined the hell out of that country with ap's. You'd hear boom's in the middle of the night when some small animal hit one. Ya, the back is damn common... Too many guys suffered from humping all that gear, etc. A buddy of mine has had a couple back surgeries and a steel rod, my cousin was a paratrooper and his shoulders are completely blown from all of the jumps. Has had 4 or 5 surgeries now and so far one artificial. My hands were pretty messed up and head (lol), but what's funny is I almost died in basic before it I made it out to the fleet. Because of another stupid dumbass who couldn't follow directions. Cleaning the head, my "shipmate" decided to mix the chemicals backwards and then left the room. I walked into a cloud that shut down my lungs. Fortunately one of my bunkmates pulled me out and got me to the ER. Ironically that same bunkmate was heading to medic school. So he apparently was already a trained paramedic and knew what to do. Bastard saved my life and I still keep in touch with him to this day. Unfortunately there are too many military coming back with major issues in some form or another. I go in for an MRI on my lungs because there are large nodules that relate to the damage from basic. Scar tissue has been building up for years and now I can barely run a mile without feeling like dropping dead. Last surgery my ox was registering at 80% so they are worried it's getting worse.

Was in the navy, followed in my grandfathers foot steps. He was a navy frogman/EOD and was a navy seal instructor after they were created, until he retired. Was in from 1990-1992, unfortunately only a few years before my egg got scrambled. Had all the paperwork ready for OCS (old man of the boat was prior enlisted and liked me). So after talking to him one duty night and explained what my intentions were (going to do life and work on my degree to become an officer), he dropped the paperwork in. Couple weeks later and 'pop goes the weasel'. Worst of it was, it didn't even happen in combat. Was back on the boat and it was an idiot mistake. Somebody didn't secure a huge piece of steel, ship listed and it swung just as I was walking by.

LOL thanks, definitely more like minded around here. Found some good reading on hardware/builds and even overclocking. Oddly enough, even a few people who are willing to learn from 20+ years of custom building pc's lol Actually had a kid on the other forum ask me what cold cathode was and when I tried to explain it was pre-led lighting I can only imagine by the response, his look was definitely "you're ancient!" LOL

Thanks, so far I'm finding this forum much more in relation to what I'm looking for! I love to build, especially custom one-off's and there seems to be many on here to like to do similar.

You could do a 360 on the top and keep the 240. By the looks of your build, you could easily punch a hole in the top of your case using a unibit. Install a pass through (bulkhead fitting) and route your fill port so that a 360 rad wouldn't interfere. Route it from the top of your res/pump, use a 90 to send it towards the back panel, then once it clears into that little compartment in the back...straight up to the bulkhead fitting. Throw a pressure release on the top of it and you are done. Here's an example of a fill port installed into my system. It'd actually be located just above your rad, but you could easily move it back further if need. Or if there's enough room (you can see where my rad is located), just run it straight up. Part of the reason I opted for this case instead of another I was considering is the real estate. The other side of building for so long is I've learned that something worth doing, is worth doing correctly. Don't know about you, but if I half @ss it, then every time it's looked at part of me is seriously erked lol Maybe it's the tech/engineer in me. Orrrrr, just keep it super simple and get a bottom mount for your pump/res combo and mount it towards the front a little more.

Send me a message with what you have in mind. I may be able to help.

Mine isn't the XL either. When the XL came out, they had the 011 on a huge discount, so opted for that one instead. It's a good case, but has some major design flaws. If you vent air out the back wall the MB is on, then you are recirculating heated air back into the system. That's why I cut the side cover and had the exhaust ports made. All ambient air is now dumped outside without any re-circulation due to the cover deflection. Air takes the path of least resistance and I noticed after running some flow calculations that most of the vented air was deflected and recirculated back behind the motherboard. Of course where the PSU and drives are banked. You may want to take a look at that yourself considering where the res/240 rad bank is. If you are pulling air into the case, you'll be drawing in most of the air from behind the motherboard. If your pushing air out, same problem with preheated air. Other than that, your layout looks like you have plenty of clean lines and room to run everything. Considering you are running dual 240's you've definitely got plenty of extra space. The XL would look really empty with your rig in it.

Montgomery Alabama. That's the reason I started making them. Everything out there was cheap plastic that looked like it'd fall down without much help. On top of that, most places wanted $50-70 for them. Hell, if you are going to pay that much, may as well buy something that's solid steel and looks good lol

Working on a new GPU, just too much happening in the real world at the moment. That and the release of the new 3080/3090's was totally monkeyed up to the point where people should have gotten fired across the board. But that's another story... As for squeaking out a bit more on the CPU, the thought crossed my mind. But currently I live in the south and the humidity here is brutal when it comes cooling, even using liquids. So for now I cranked it up to 5mhz and stabilized the vdroop with enough range to help keep it cool. There isn't anything I run that needs it set with almost nothing. And the extra heat it produces isn't worth it. But 100% agree that the video card would really kick the system right in the @ss lol

I forget sometimes how easy it is for me to do things because I've already got the experience as well as the tools. But it definitely helps to know the right shortcuts, because ya, not many people have the experience/tooling. Currently looking at CNC routers because I've designed half a dozen distribution plates I'd eventually like to machine. One of them is a waterfall design with a baffle plate (keeps air bubbles from circulating) and has external fill/drain ports for easy maintenance. But ya, not everybody is used to that. When I started custom building all of this stuff was unheard of. So I was building boxes (you know...the old cream colored ones that weighed a ton LOL) for people around my area. Custom sandblasting designs on glass, vinyl cut logos, stickers, etc. Even lighting was all cathode or every once in awhile we'd monkey with neon for external displays. Machining our own copper cooling blocks, etc. But that was back a long time ago when I first got out of the military and was engineering school at night/fabrication during the day. So had an entire shop to weld/machine or whatever I wanted. You should have seen the custom paintball markers I used to crank out for guys on the team lol So ya, I tend to take much of it for granted, especially since not many people really do any hardcore scratch builds anymore. Most everything you can buy now.