New Massively cooled CPU Desk

[MeEngineer0128]

First time builder. Inspiration from L3p desk, the rest was just build as I went. Going to be doing some liquid modding soon.
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[Zka17]

The good think about these desk-type pcs is that you have a lot of space, which is good - but that does not mean you don't have to think carefully before you start building! I do have few concerns about your project.

Let's just start with a minor thing - those blue light combined with the transparent top. Are you planning to keep those light on while you're at the pc? If yes, soon or later you will have to schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist... The light coming from the desk will interfere with the light from the monitor. Maybe, you are planning to shut down during the pc usage and have them just for show up?

The biggest problem I see, is the cooling you designed. I think, you are aware that you have a big space to keep airflow through - right? Now, the keyword is "through"... Geometrically those big intake fans looks nice, but where is the exhaust for that air those big fans sucked in?! In order to get airflow, you do need both intake and exhaust...

If you want a good cooling (air or water, doesn't matter), you need good airflow. Good airflow means that the air is going through your case without being blocked by major components. In your case, I don't think that the optimal airflow is the classical bottom to top (as in usual towers) - specially not without exhaust holes (but how those look like on the desk surface?! not talking about having wind in yur workspace...) So, better you would think about front intake and rear exhaust, or maybe a side-to-side airflow... A parallel airflow with the desk surface actually would make you easier to place the other components too...

[tadhp]

Good job so far ..... Make my hand itching again. I'll soon build my custom desk from wood.
Glad that you have your face shield. Have fun

[my-name-here]

this makes me crazy... i have a design for a custom desk but not the tools or materials to put it together.

[MeEngineer0128]

The good think about these desk-type pcs is that you have a lot of space, which is good - but that does not mean you don't have to think carefully before you start building! I do have few concerns about your project.

Let's just start with a minor thing - those blue light combined with the transparent top. Are you planning to keep those light on while you're at the pc? If yes, soon or later you will have to schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist... The light coming from the desk will interfere with the light from the monitor. Maybe, you are planning to shut down during the pc usage and have them just for show up?

The biggest problem I see, is the cooling you designed. I think, you are aware that you have a big space to keep airflow through - right? Now, the keyword is "through"... Geometrically those big intake fans looks nice, but where is the exhaust for that air those big fans sucked in?! In order to get airflow, you do need both intake and exhaust...

If you want a good cooling (air or water, doesn't matter), you need good airflow. Good airflow means that the air is going through your case without being blocked by major components. In your case, I don't think that the optimal airflow is the classical bottom to top (as in usual towers) - specially not without exhaust holes (but how those look like on the desk surface?! not talking about having wind in yur workspace...) So, better you would think about front intake and rear exhaust, or maybe a side-to-side airflow... A parallel airflow with the desk surface actually would make you easier to place the other components too...

The center fan pulls air out and the two holes in the back allow air to escape. The computer after 4 hours of continuous operation and a stress test never made it above 44 degrees C. The highest temp I have attained with general usage is the GPU which got up to 38 degrees C. I understand your concern, but the fans pressurize the cavity and can change the total volume of the space about twice every second if the exhaust ports matched the fan size. The glass causes the airflow to reflect back downwards before becoming parallel with the base surface, so the components are constantly engulfed in fresh air (I simulated this in a cfd program to be safe).

As far as the light... It doesn't bother me mainly because of how I sit at the desk I guess. I the lip of the desk kind of blocks it and the light next to the desk pollutes the light given off by the fans from the perspective behind the desk.

This is still a work in progress and I appreciate you comments. I am currently doing some lab research with heat piping. I may get rid of the fans, lay down a plate, and do all heat piping to one spot then cool the heat pipe with liquid, but again, I have some research to do.

[Zka17]

It's your build, your choice...

"The computer after 4 hours of continuous operation and a stress test never made it above 44 degrees C." Also, please be more precise with these statements... What is meaning "4 hours of continuous operation"? It is idle or you were doing something on it? What exactly was 44C? The CPU, the temp in the case, or what? What do you mean by "stress test"? Benchmarking or real stress test like Prime95 or Furmark? These last two have to go for more than 4 hours if you are really stress testing... But, based on "the GPU which got up to 38 degrees C", I doubt you did any real stress test... So, please, be more explicit in the future while posting temps!

And, believe me, I'm not trying to say that is wrong what you are showing here - I do have a great respect for people like you, who are doing something with their hands. I'm just arguing - please let me know if you feel i'm to harsh with you, and I will stop immediately!

[GOR52]

Have a look here:
http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/...ssages/1439066

[Zka17]

Have a look here:
http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/...ssages/1439066

Same project here on ROG forum: http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?10486-Desk-Art

MeEngineer0128: Note the side vents, I was talking about!

[MeEngineer0128]

Have a look here:
http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/...ssages/1439066

Nice... I wish that I had access to that kind of machining equipment. I would have done things a lot different. I had to do the bends for the tub with a piece of wood and a rubber hammer, lol. The biggest break I could find could only handle 36" pieces. That guy has openings to put his fans in, unfortunately I don't have a water jet.

I don't mind constructive opinions as long as people understand that I have my own.

[GOR52]

Nice... I wish that I had access to that kind of machining equipment. I would have done things a lot different. I had to do the bends for the tub with a piece of wood and a rubber hammer, lol. The biggest break I could find could only handle 36" pieces. That guy has openings to put his fans in, unfortunately I don't have a water jet.

I don't mind constructive opinions as long as people understand that I have my own.

The guy is in this forum: http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread...untry=&status=
Approach him for ideas