[SPONSORED] - Project Iris

[Spontaneous.Spinach]

You too good man!

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[SphinxMods]

You too good man!

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Thanks dude!

 

[Killer_Inc Mods]

It took about a week, for these show builds that I do, time is of the essence so I paid for DHL to get the items here sooner.

I was not keen on forking out soo much money just for shipping, cheap skate, yes i know hahaha

 

[SphinxMods]

I would personally like to thank each and every one of you that have been following my work, it was great meeting those of you that were able to join us at EGE!

Iris will be receiving a lot of new changes since receiving the crowds input as well, stay tuned!

 

[SphinxMods]

Ladies and Gents.

Another Mod Monday, another update.

At EGE my best friend came to see Iris for the first time (As he is Cape Town based), and surprised me with a gift.

My very own Tinkerboard! If you want your own, you can get it from Rebel Tech here: https://www.rebeltech.co.za/15060-asus-tinker-board.html

Of course, with small PC, comes small MasterCase

 

[SphinxMods]

Of course, the Tinkerboard being an SBC (Single Board Computer), I'll be using it for various other projects that I have in mind. When I begin with those, I'll sure have a log or so for it

However, for Iris of course, I have finally managed to get time to mount the EK D5 Pump, EK X3 150mm Reservoir (But will probably redo this brace as I am not happy with it) and of course, the XSPC 360mm Radiator.

I must say, I am really happy with the positions of the various items, and not to mention the clearances!

Clearances...

Main support brace and the pump frame:

Between the pump mounting bracket and the radiator an.

 

[Off-The-Chart]

However, for Iris of course, I have finally managed to get time to mount the EK D5 Pump, EK X3 150mm Reservoir (But will probably redo this brace as I am not happy with it) and of course, the XSPC 360mm Radiator.

such lies... this thread is going backwards



it's a REVO D5

lol, was planning on saying something about that clearance, but luckily you WERE aware of it

btw how thick is the Alu that you can manage to countersink for the rivets?

 

[SphinxMods]

such lies... this thread is going backwards



it's a REVO D5

lol, was planning on saying something about that clearance, but luckily you WERE aware of it

btw how thick is the Alu that you can manage to countersink for the rivets?

The material is 3mm thick

 

[Off-The-Chart]

The material is 3mm thick

what's your "countersink" method?

 

[SphinxMods]

what's your "countersink" method?

Drill the hole like you normally would, rivets are 3.2mm so start with a 3.2mm hole, then take a 6.5mm bit to drill a bit deeper to allow a flush fit with the head of the rivet.

 

[SphinxMods]

Happy Mod Monday to one and all!

This is a post that I'm sure many of you were just waiting on, well here it is, the piping for Project Iris!

Final touches to be made when the system is ready!

Here's an overview of the piping I've done so far:

The pipe that runs from the res to the motherboard block is perfectly parallel to the PSU

Some GPU Closeups...

I hope this will keep the withdrawal symptoms at bay?

More updates to come really soon, there's not a lot left to do before this baby gets handed over to Beyond Customs to do what they do best!

 

[Killer_Inc Mods]

I like that!

 

[RandomSheepZA]

Looking sweet and sexy! Awesome work


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[Off-The-Chart]

been way too busy with something not PC related to get withdrawal symptoms

would have forgotten this was here



a lot of spots with that tubing where I would have used 90s, but that would just be because I am lazy

 

[SphinxMods]

been way too busy with something not PC related to get withdrawal symptoms

would have forgotten this was here



a lot of spots with that tubing where I would have used 90s, but that would just be because I am lazy

That's why I prefer to do the bends myself, for me it seems more elegant.

 

[SphinxMods]

So after the EGE event, I decided on changing a few aspects about the Project Iris build, the main one being the aluminum.

I noticed that it is a bit too reflective, I then decided to use my trusty buffering machine to add a unique twist on the material, and I must say, I love how it came out!

Here's a shot of the base plate when I was busy with it:

A close up of how the material now looks:

 

[Off-The-Chart]

I every time get that when I try use mouse sander on alu and then I think I am doing something wrong

then I realize that I will be painting it anyway, so no big deal

 

[SphinxMods]

I every time get that when I try use mouse sander on alu and then I think I am doing something wrong

then I realize that I will be painting it anyway, so no big deal

In this case the only paint that will be applied will be a protective transparent layer

 

[SphinxMods]

Hey everyone!

I have made a short teaser trailer of the Project Iris build so far, we are almost there!

Tomorrow I am heading to Rebel Tech to build another custom loop for them, so stoked!

Hope you guys enjoy this short video

[video=youtube_share;RLEe99YhBq0]https://youtu.be/RLEe99YhBq0[/video]

 

[SphinxMods]

So we are in the last stretch for this project. The system will be delivered to Beyond Customs this week to get the sexy sleeving done!

Here's what the system looks like to date:

I have got my hands on two anti-vandal switches for the power and reset...

An overview of the system:

Interior shot:

Outside front view:

Once the system has the sleeving from Beyond Customs, I'll add that to the log as well

 

[RandomSheepZA]

I am just going to say, WOW.
That's it, can't think of much else atm.......


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[SphinxMods]

Friends!

It has been such a long time, but the time has come.

Project Iris is complete! This system will be on show at rAge 2017, at the Cooler Master booth.

It would be great to meet you guys so please stop by if you are going to be at the expo!

Here's a video I made of the system. Pics to follow throughout the day

[video=youtube;juKXXZsmVT8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juKXXZsmVT8[/video]

 

[SphinxMods]

Hey guys!

So all good things must come to an end.

This has been such an incredible ride, thanks to each and every one of you that have been following the build log throughout the year (I know it took ages, however next time we'll be sure to speed up the build a bit).

A HUGE thanks to every one that came out to see the build at rAge and whom chatted with me, it was amazing to meet all of you and I hope to see you guys again soon!

Here's the final images to complete this build log!

An overview shot of the system:

Interior closeup:

The front:

And a neat little touch, I used Vandal switches for the Power and Reset:

The system surely gained a huge amount of attention at the Cooler Master booth at rAge 2017:

Once again everyone, thank you for joining me on this journey, here's to the next one!