BlackBeauty to be born - beginnings

[Zka17]

Will try not to disappoint...

[tadhp]

Thanks, tadhp! I hope that's not impossible, since I would really hate if it turns out that I bought the Koolance shroud for nothing... Yes, I was the idiot for missing those fan hole spacings, but now I will work with what I have! An idea had started to form in my mind... - just wait a little bit until will have some time!

Just wonder, Is your original idea is assembly all parts using long screws ??
or
screw the SR1 thru holes on the chassis to the fans ??

Do you want to adjust the SR1 a little bit forward or backward and secure it to the chassis ??

However, you got all the parts there, you should be able to modify it the best you can. Good luck Zka17

[Zka17]

Yes, my original idea was to use long screws to keep grill-shroud-fan-case-rad (this order from top) together. This idea would required the alignment of the holes... I thought that this way would be the best.

I do have to keep in mind that a 3x140mm rad full with water has a pretty considerable weight (plus, shrouds and fans will be attached to the other side of the rad). Whatever solution I will come up, it has to be safe!

Maybe a bracket from below the radiator to the side/top of the case... will see... In any case, I don't feel to comfortable to make additional holes on the rad... I don't have a power drill press to be able to control how much the bit is going through - wouldn't like to drill into the fin area...

[tadhp]

Maybe a bracket from below the radiator to the side/top of the case... will see... In any case, I don't feel to comfortable to make additional holes on the rad... I don't have a power drill press to be able to control how much the bit is going through - wouldn't like to drill into the fin area...

Good for you, bracket is what I think too, how conplicate or just plain simple, look all over to avoid troubles spots, build is solid and safety.

[Zka17]

Finally, mounting the 3x140mm radiator on the top of the 800d is done!

I thought, before start making a bracket for this rad, it may worth try something else... Adjusted the mounting holes on the top plate with 1/4" drill bit. Used rubber fan mounting grommets from mnpctech.com and screwed the rad directly to this. Then, I attached the fans to the shroud only from the other side (top). Now, instead using single screws through the whole assembly, I'm using two for each hole. I was lucky with these fans, because they have that rubber anti-vibration pads on the corners (those orange things). These pads actually allowed the head of the screws to fit without raising the whole shroud up from the top of the case.

So, here is a shot from below the shroud:

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And here is one with the shroud in place:

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Fits perfectly! That white thing on the top of the case is tape for protection and further drawings on it - on the front of the top I still have to drill a hole for the fillport.

And here is a picture about a test-assembly of the system (radiators with fans, and the sample mobo with the waterblocks):

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Now, I can start measuring the spaces and finishing the cover panels...

[ganji]

lookin good mate. the shroud fits well, proppa job

[tadhp]

You'd make a good choice, simple than making bracket ........ I would do the same

[Zka17]

Thank you, ganji and tadhp!

[RonanC]

very talented builder/modder, looking very nice!

[Zka17]

Thanks, my friend! Unfortunately, since I've got poisoned by benching, this project got stuck... Well, one day will finish it... also got newer/better hardware since, so may need some re-planning...