this is quickly turning into the goat of pc builds

@andrev5207

13 күн бұрын

I think you mean boat if he doesn’t add an expansion tank

@AndroidBeacshire

10 күн бұрын

@@andrev5207 thermal expansion is a harsh mistress

@andrev5207

10 күн бұрын

@@AndroidBeacshire Will certainly blend in beautifully with any steampunk themed decor 👍

@yeshwantkethineni3694

8 күн бұрын

this used for petricor's 5L build would be the real goat

Awesome work, a brass plaque with a logo and power button & I/O would really finish that front panel off..mayb even some washers between the mounting points, to bring it outward just a touch more for more breathability.

Awesome work, thanks for always sharing the whole process not just end results!

I like when he said "It's soldering time" and soldered all over it

16:38 mins into the vid so far, loving the work so far. For the tap, instead of having to stick a flat head screwdriver in there, perhaps a cool idea would be to get a brass rod with a knurled grip that reaches the bottom so you could easily just grab it from the bottom and twist it open or closed with your fingers.

As far as contrasting on the front panel, I think you should cut out a Billet Labs logo out of copper and solder it to the center of that raised piece. Though I guess you probably can't solder copper to aluminum? I'm sure you could find a way around that

You may want to do another pressure test after polishing. Just in case removing the extra flux creates a micro pin hole.

@pdpMorphinTime

10 күн бұрын

Oh, nvm.

Can't wait for the next part. 😮😮😮😮

The Dremel on that poor rug is unreal lmfao. Good thing the build looks amazing so it's worth it in the end. Edit: OML he broke out the polisher on the rug as well 😭

@BilletLabs

15 күн бұрын

It's the metalworking rug. Every workshop should have one.

Awesomely detailed build as always. I really appreciate the fill port solution. I hadn't heard of this method before. I was wondering if a flat head screwdriver in a PC isn't rather dangerous. In case it slips, it might just damage something. Perhaps a hex nut screwdriver would be safer.

@BilletLabs

17 күн бұрын

The slot should be accessible enough to guide it in with the other hand, but if it's tricky to do, we might grind a hex onto the end instead.

@Bengt.Lueers

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for considering my concern, @BilletLabs!

Are you going to do a cost analysis after the fact? I would love to know how much a prototype like this costs vs. what you would expect to be able to get it down to on a custom order. I can see quite a bit of appeal having so much power in a small package.

Stunning work

In keeping with the car theme, perhaps a mesh surrounding the front IO like an old car's front grill? Finer mesh than the wide spacing of the side bars, but not so fine that it's actually a filter, but that way you can also center the billet labs logo like a car maker's medallion. Do the mesh in a brass color and it will pop and provide contrast for whatever color the IO/logo will be

for the front panel i would go with 2 usb 3.0 and a type c and they are vertical and maybe some rgb light back of the 2nd plate you added

@EcoAcid

10 күн бұрын

The customer who ordered this system doesn't seem like the type to appreciate RGB..

cut the hole bigger. leaving a 5mm outside edge and copy the bars around to the sides

SO good

I think you will have to open up the top of the case! I am going to be honest with you lose the case and keep it open frame. Also if you go down the case rought open up the back plate behind the front panel. also this might be handy Hycote Extreme Heat Clear Spray Paint 400ml

just WOW!

Hey yo! U need a Valve! So u can do it like JazTwocents did show us, with a Vacuum pump. But i dont build it so do how u like to do it.... tralalaaaa Edit: I have written the comment after 1 min watchtime. But u can hace a T Fitting in it with a PC Drain valve to screw on when needed and when not needed they get the plug on it. So iam at 5:03 lets see your solution =) Why dont go with the right radiator t Fitting in the block rather then around? you can use the other opening...

Spicy toaster 🌶

With all that rigid copper pipe and no air in the system something is going to break or burst as soon as it heats up. I think the weakest link will be the aluminium radiator tubes. Why every automotive coolant system has an expansion tank.

@andrev5207

13 күн бұрын

The amount of pressure created as the water expands will pop one of the welds guarenteed or even pop the seal on the pump. Please add a stagnant leg somewhere half full of air. I would even put a pin size hole in the cap.

@BilletLabs

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment. There will always be a little bit of air left in the radiators, so this is unlikely to be an issue. If it does get over-pressurised, water will leak through one of the o-rings long before blowing any solder joints, and we'll catch that during testing before sending to the customer, and we'll fix it at that point. But from experience (we've built a few reservoir-less loops with copper) it's unlikely to cause any problems in practise. All the other parts expand slightly with heat as well, and all parts, especially radiators, have some flex in them which will reduce internal pressure. But as we said, we'll test it thoroughly before sending it out.

The sliding telescopic unions, who makes them?

@BilletLabs

5 күн бұрын

We do! billetlabs.com/products/straight-telescopic-rotary-fitting-male-male

A lot of radiators have G1/4" ports on both sides of the end tanks - was that not an option for this size rad? You could stand the rig on it's end and use the rad as a reservoir, when filling. I've probably missed something obvious, so feel free to make me look stupid. It's okay, I can take it. ;o)

@BilletLabs

16 күн бұрын

There's very little option for 184mm rads, and none of them have additional ports unfortunately. Even if there were, the reservoir must be directly above the pump to ensure there are no air bubbles. We could fill it from the rad, and the water would eventually trickle down to the pump, but there's no certainty there isn't a large air gap on the way there that might kill the pump when it reaches it. Everything is made harder by not being able to see the coolant as well. Thanks for the question ✌

love it but flip the fan directions. please tried to send info. wont let me comment. Counter flow heat exchanger vs parallel

@BilletLabs

17 күн бұрын

Why? If we're missing something we'd love to know.

@DutchHollandLowz

17 күн бұрын

@BilletLabs in a loop, you want the hottest watter to hit the hottest air and the coldest water to hit the coldest air. That gives you the largest average temp delta. Gives you the best chance to cool the liquid to room temp. If you do, the hottest water gets the coldest air. Like you have it now, the second rad is adding very little benefit. You should try to plumb with a soft line and do thermal testing first.

@BilletLabs

17 күн бұрын

@@DutchHollandLowz Do you have a source / data for this info? Our current knowledge is that this is a loop order thing, which makes no difference over the whole loop. Would love to learn more if we're wrong though.

@DutchHollandLowz

16 күн бұрын

@@BilletLabs I cant seem to post links in comments. you'll need to look at counter flow heat exchangers VS parallel flow. counter-flow is better and what i think you should flip to.

@BilletLabs

15 күн бұрын

@@DutchHollandLowz Interesting! Thanks for this. Our thinking was that the larger rads should be operating at the highest efficiency and should therefore get the cold air. We researched it at the time and found that there was no information available, but like with most loop-order things, it was probably only a negligible difference anyway. We'll test it in future on another build I'm sure ✌

Sorry to say this but 14900ks have been showing up 50% failure rates in server configs. I hope this doesnt happen to this build or you can always do a AMD build also.. I wouldnt mind watching that one too kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXV5lrCQn9yzis4.html&ab_channel=GamersNexus

Don't remember where i heard it, but KZread algorithm hates numbering videos. If it's correct, you should avoid it and it might increase your views. If that doesn't work, you can always write 'you won't believe '.

@BilletLabs

15 күн бұрын

A couple of people have said this now. We are now testing this as you can probably see. Thanks!