Project: OSIDIAS begins!

[x88x]

Yes, it's a pain to work with, and yes, that's a lot for each cut...but damn that stuff is pretty. Probably a lot higher shear strength than straight CF too.

[StormRider]

wow, now your case is probably bulletproof

[craigbru]

Yes, it's a pain to work with, and yes, that's a lot for each cut...but damn that stuff is pretty. Probably a lot higher shear strength than straight CF too.

Yes, it's higher strength, but definitely overkill in this usage.

wow, now your case is probably bulletproof

Lol, it likely is.



Okay guys, I had to make a little time for something unrelated to carbon fiber. It also has nothing to do with actual modding. What follows is just an example of why I've said that the planning for the case is only about 95% finished. Little things like this are always changing and being added. I live for the little details that some take for granted.

So, what we have here is an integrated heatsink for the water pump. It also doubles as a vibration proof mount for the pump via grommets. Once in place, air from the radiator fans will help with the cooling.

This heatsink will make it's way to my CNC machine in the future. You can also see that I've changed the interior parts over to carbon fiber. Creative mold making will be coming!

[x88x]

Interesting. Are you expecting your pump to generate a lot of heat?

[SXRguyinMA]

I was wondering the same thing. my pump never really got that hot to begin with

[craigbru]

Interesting. Are you expecting your pump to generate a lot of heat?

I was wondering the same thing. my pump never really got that hot to begin with

The pumps is a DDC 3.25 (18w), and they can run a little warmer than the previous DDC's. Not that I really expect it to get that hot in the first place, but this gives me a great mounting system as well as ensuring hear will never become an issue in the first place. With all the components in this case so close together, it sure can't hurt.

[Luthien]

Rather you'll really need the help with keeping the pumps cool or not, the design looks good.

[x88x]

I have one of the 18W DDC's, and I can personally vouch for it not getting hot at all. And I run mine 24/7.

[craigbru]

Rather you'll really need the help with keeping the pumps cool or not, the design looks good.

Thanks man!

I have one of the 18W DDC's, and I can personally vouch for it not getting hot at all. And I run mine 24/7.

I killed a DDC on my L.O.S.I.A.S. project due to heat (at least it appeared so). It just happened to be the Thursday before a weekend LAN. I managed to get a replacement overnighted to me so I could get my game on, but it wasn't cheap. So, anything I can do to ensure reliability is a good thing!

[msmrx57]

killed a DDC on my L.O.S.I.A.S. project due to heat (at least it appeared so). It just happened to be the Thursday before a weekend LAN. I managed to get a replacement overnighted to me so I could get my game on, but it wasn't cheap. So, anything I can do to ensure reliability is a good thing!

Overkill on something like that is never a bad thing. Besides it'll look killer.