Just an idea - Coolercases UK

Tomme · 29-08-2005, 07:54 PM

I was thinking of something original in terms of case accesories. The idea is to get a thick piece of clear plastic (plexi-glass stuff) and using a router make a pattern. Then get another thinner piece of plexi and glue it FIRMLY on top, creating a channel through it. If it worked i would fit 2 barbs and run water through it (obviously with uv die

). Just an idea at present as i dont have a watercooling kit

but wht u think?

shizen · 29-08-2005, 10:10 PM

sounds cool and am sure it will look good but wouldnt that decrease the efficiency of your watrecooling system??? :rolleyes:

Aphex · 29-08-2005, 11:06 PM

yeh, it prolly would, but there is a res already with taht principle, it is called the angel-eye, very restrictive on the water flow, but looks good.

if u got a decent couple of 10mm sheets and routered say 7mm into both with a matching design on both sides then u would prolly have the dog's bo**ocks, though getting 2 pieces of plexi-glass to stick air tight would prolly be the major issue!!

Tomme · 30-08-2005, 02:29 PM

yeh i saw the angel eye but it dont like it cos it blocks the view of the case. i spose you wud need 2 VERY thick pieces so as to not restrict flow perhaps a flow meter could be incorporated

as to the sealing issue i would make something like.

Edit://
My design:

sunnyg · 31-08-2005, 10:23 AM

also, it will be very hard for you to stick the pieces together with a good seal. you will have to make sure you have glue either sides of the channel but not in it. if you don't have enough, the water will run into the gap, and if you have too much, it will restrict some of the flow becuase it will get into the plexi. also, do you think that the finish of the router will be good enough. if it is scratchy, you might need to sand the whole channel.

twistednet · 31-08-2005, 03:53 PM

they have glue that melts plexi together, you dont need alot either. i have some lying around my house somewhere, it works wonders!

sunnyg · 31-08-2005, 07:17 PM

ok, didn't think of that. also, my comment about the bad finish of the router is totally wrong becuase the water will effectivly make is a gloss finish, becuase when it flows it will make it clear if you know what i mean. very good idea.

coldspot · 01-09-2005, 10:42 AM

Yea-
The sealing will not be an issue
use some "thin" solvent and you can seam em up pretty good.
I am building a custom res w/booster pump/pumps installed in it and have glued up a pretty sweet little box, with slide off top even!!
kind of wish I'd seen this sooner, GREAT IDEA!
Might post a pic sometime
l8r

sunnyg · 01-09-2005, 05:18 PM

please do, that sounds kinda cool.

Tomme · 01-09-2005, 07:17 PM

If i had the money (and water-cooling) i would try it out lol. *Crosses fingers and hopes for 2nd prize in comp*

29-08-2005, 07:54 PM	#1
Tomme Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 24	Just an idea I was thinking of something original in terms of case accesories. The idea is to get a thick piece of clear plastic (plexi-glass stuff) and using a router make a pattern. Then get another thinner piece of plexi and glue it FIRMLY on top, creating a channel through it. If it worked i would fit 2 barbs and run water through it (obviously with uv die ). Just an idea at present as i dont have a watercooling kit but wht u think?

30-08-2005, 02:29 PM	#4
Tomme Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 24	yeh i saw the angel eye but it dont like it cos it blocks the view of the case. i spose you wud need 2 VERY thick pieces so as to not restrict flow perhaps a flow meter could be incorporated as to the sealing issue i would make something like. Edit:// My design: Last edited by Tomme; 30-08-2005 at 02:40 PM.

31-08-2005, 10:23 AM	#5
sunnyg Hyper Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Watford Posts: 723	also, it will be very hard for you to stick the pieces together with a good seal. you will have to make sure you have glue either sides of the channel but not in it. if you don't have enough, the water will run into the gap, and if you have too much, it will restrict some of the flow becuase it will get into the plexi. also, do you think that the finish of the router will be good enough. if it is scratchy, you might need to sand the whole channel. __________________ http://uk.geocities.com/ashok.gohil@...et.com/sig.gif

31-08-2005, 07:17 PM	#7
sunnyg Hyper Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Watford Posts: 723	ok, didn't think of that. also, my comment about the bad finish of the router is totally wrong becuase the water will effectivly make is a gloss finish, becuase when it flows it will make it clear if you know what i mean. very good idea. __________________ http://uk.geocities.com/ashok.gohil@...et.com/sig.gif

01-09-2005, 05:18 PM	#9
sunnyg Hyper Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Watford Posts: 723	please do, that sounds kinda cool. __________________ http://uk.geocities.com/ashok.gohil@...et.com/sig.gif

29-08-2005, 10:10 PM	#2
shizen Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Shields UK Posts: 71	sounds cool and am sure it will look good but wouldnt that decrease the efficiency of your watrecooling system??? :rolleyes:

29-08-2005, 11:06 PM	#3
Aphex Hyper Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 609	yeh, it prolly would, but there is a res already with taht principle, it is called the angel-eye, very restrictive on the water flow, but looks good. if u got a decent couple of 10mm sheets and routered say 7mm into both with a matching design on both sides then u would prolly have the dog's bo**ocks, though getting 2 pieces of plexi-glass to stick air tight would prolly be the major issue!!

31-08-2005, 03:53 PM	#6
twistednet Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 86	they have glue that melts plexi together, you dont need alot either. i have some lying around my house somewhere, it works wonders!

01-09-2005, 10:42 AM	#8
coldspot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: potato land USA Posts: 10	Yea- The sealing will not be an issue use some "thin" solvent and you can seam em up pretty good. I am building a custom res w/booster pump/pumps installed in it and have glued up a pretty sweet little box, with slide off top even!! kind of wish I'd seen this sooner, GREAT IDEA! Might post a pic sometime l8r

01-09-2005, 07:17 PM	#10
Tomme Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 24	If i had the money (and water-cooling) i would try it out lol. Crosses fingers and hopes for 2nd prize in comp