Incoming....!

[karmakazi]

Figure I would share my new build here also :D

Yes, yes, the LN2 freak is getting a cascade :)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4319/88235500.jpg

[karmakazi]

Then the next day I got this in my inbox...

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3341/cascade2.jpg

Followed by this message the next night...


ok sounds good to me I will put gauges on the second stage I don't think that they are needed for the first stage as well as I do have the first stage done and it will be running today I hope then tomorrow I will go out and buy the gauges and the cap tubes I need to get the second stage all running as I need 2 captube one 0.031 and one 0.036 some poe for another system I am building as well thinking of changing the cap tube on that system as well so I guess I need 2 0.036 cap tube and get the gauges. now for your hotgas bypass I will just be using as hand valve and I big cap tube so u can ajust the temp u would need to get past the coldbug so I guess for me having it done for the 28th I should have it done by then hoping to have it together this week then that gives me like 3 weeks to test and tune the system as well I just have to make new mounting bracket for the evap as this mounting does not have 1366 on it. can u think of anything else u would like if u do feel free to ask and I would do my best to help out

[karmakazi]

And then today I received this !!!!

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8551/cascade4.png

[karmakazi]

I already got the perfect place to put it too. 4 foot tall, 3 level steel cart on beefy wheels. Cascade will go on the middle shelf, benchtable on the top. Lowest level can hold random stuff like shop towel, torch refills, insulation, etc.

Im psyched :p

[Witchdoctor]

Very cool stuff ... can't exspand pics???


subscribed

Me and a team mate are working on a in house design for an SS

not quite ready for two stage prime time yet ....

[karmakazi]

Yeah pics were received that small unfortunately.

I should have it on Dec 28th, when Jody (3oh6) comes down to my place for a bench sesh. Hope to have some 5970 lovin by then to bench. Of course a gulftown might be present also.... :D

[Witchdoctor]

howd you swing a gulftown?

that sounds like a lot of fun...

you should post up some pis and numbers of all that

two stager looks nice man ....

[DrNip]

Nice.... Keep us posted. I still would like to get a phaser one day. If I were to dream it would be cascading.

[Kal-EL]

Very nice :thumbsup:

[thebanik]

Ruffus is a great guy, I bet he wont even have taken the full amount from you yet.......

[Neuromancer]

Seeing so many project logs, makes me want to try building my own lol

[karmakazi]

Ruffus is a great guy, I bet he wont even have taken the full amount from you yet.......

Were doing a trade, Jody brings the cascade to me, and brings the parts to him. It worked out great for both of us

[ruffus]

well the system is being vac'ed down as i type this msg so i am hoping to have some of the wirring done so i can start it to do the tunning and stuff then i will do the final wirring so i will post more pics later or i think i already sent the new pics to the oweners email so maybe he might post them but i am sure it should be done for the 28th but since there is no case i can not put in controllers so he will have to invest in K-type temp displays or a fluck or something i could get controllers but that would be another $100usd plus no where to mount them

[karmakazi]

well the system is being vac'ed down as i type this msg so i am hoping to have some of the wirring done so i can start it to do the tunning and stuff then i will do the final wirring so i will post more pics later or i think i already sent the new pics to the oweners email so maybe he might post them but i am sure it should be done for the 28th but since there is no case i can not put in controllers so he will have to invest in K-type temp displays or a fluck or something i could get controllers but that would be another $100usd plus no where to mount them

Never knew you were a member here, whats up ruffus!

No need for controller, just install a k type probe in the evap head :thumbsup: I have plenty of k-type digi thermometers to read it.

[lakeside2189]

Really nice man..You have a talent!!!!

[karmakazi]

For anyone interested, I would highly recommend ruffus to anyone for a build. Very trustworthy and responsive builder. He pretty much built the entire unit in a matter of a few days. He was working real late sending me emails at 3AM with his progress. Open and frequent communication.

This guy sure wouldnt screw people over, like so many phase builders in the past/present (chilly1, jinu117, etc).

[karmakazi]

Not much to update about. There was a very small leak in the first stage which was already fixed. The unit is fully brazed up and charging/tuning is beginning. I expect some frosty pics in the next few days!!!

[Kal-EL]

For anyone interested, I would highly recommend ruffus to anyone for a build. Very trustworthy and responsive builder. He pretty much built the entire unit in a matter of a few days. He was working real late sending me emails at 3AM with his progress. Open and frequent communication.

This guy sure wouldnt screw people over, like so many phase builders in the past/present (chilly1, jinu117, etc).
Don't I wish I'd met ruffus sooner :Dizzy:
Not much to update about. There was a very small leak in the first stage which was already fixed. The unit is fully brazed up and charging/tuning is beginning. I expect some frosty pics in the next few days!!!
No sked givem bra :cool3:

[karmakazi]

Not much else to report yet. Still tuning the unit and working out the issues.

[karmakazi]

Frost on the first stage :D But a leak in the 2nd

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/1818/cascade5.jpg

[Chicken Patty]

I'm so jealous :(


Looks good man, can't wait till you put it to use :toast:

[Kal-EL]

Frost is always a good thing, gotta love it. Leaks no so good.

[karmakazi]

Frost is always a good thing, gotta love it. Leaks no so good.

Its all part of the process. I told him to take his time and get everything perfect. If it takes an extra week or two im willing to wait. But once I have it I dont want to have any problems

[Chicken Patty]

All I will say is that patience pays off.

[karmakazi]

Small update: Unit is leak free, and charged up! Holding steady @ -84, but ruffus is going to change cap tube size, and tune a bit more. -90 is the number! Were hoping for good news and delivery by the end of the month. Then... watch out :D

[karmakazi]

We are now officially @ about -102 idle. :D Maybe next week we will have delivery of this monster. Ruffus wants it to idle at approx. -105 so that under full 300 watt load will be -90 or better.

so I found a electronic box for the system so I can put all the caps in the box and as well as most of the wires and even the switches to turn on the first and second stage so we are getting it done here are some pics of the box and some of the stuff that goes in it. I think I am going to get it powder coated as well so it looks good as well it did not have a cover so I had to make one so it is bare steel and it needs to be painted or something and since I have a case that needs to be powder coated I decided that I would get this box done to. when it is done it will be a nice black sand finish and will look real nice.
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1954/7dc2.jpg


I wanted to add that this wasnt ever part of the deal. Just something he did on his own. I would recommend Brad to anyone needing a phase unit. Honest guy and good communication!

[Kal-EL]

Thats good news kk, glad to hear you have a reliable builder on you're hands.

[Chicken Patty]

Where is Brad located? Anyway, this phase build looks promising. Monter????

[lesstutrey]

Where is Brad located? Anyway, this phase build looks promising. Monter????

ruffus is canadian and lives near toronto. Definitely a good guy and great builder. I'll probably have a two stage built by him since i can skip out on shipping and make the 6 hour drive to the border

[Chicken Patty]

ruffus is canadian and lives near toronto. Definitely a good guy and great builder. I'll probably have a two stage built by him since i can skip out on shipping and make the 6 hour drive to the border

sweet, I'll make the drive too! Only that it'll take me like 48 hours LOL

[karmakazi]

ok been a while since I updated here...ran into some issues.

unit would idle nicely but not hold any load whatsoever at any captube length. 2nd stage compressor needed to be swapped out he also changed oil I believe

too make up for the delay brad replaced with a 18k btu monster that should hold lower temps(!). He should know by Tuesday if all is well. If it is I am on track for delivery in 1-2 weeks !

[Splave]

good news! really have to work with good people you trust with these things and sounds like he is taking good care of ya. Should be beastin in no time bro

[Chicken Patty]

1-2 weeks :toast:

[Kal-EL]

I forget, what was incoming again?

[Witchdoctor]

Can't wait to see this beast in action .............

Maybe you have it on time for the Dimas contest ..... :thumbsup:

[karmakazi]

Update from last night is very good news. One more cap tube reduction and recharge with dirty gas to see if it can hold full load. Then a vaccum and recharge with new gas and I should be seeing a CADE SOON!!!! :)

[Witchdoctor]

Awsome .... nothing like flicking a switch for instant sub zero

[karmakazi]

Yeah man im so psyched :D I got SO MUCH hardware to test thats been backing up...

i7 950, W3550, 2x E8700, golden E8600 Q822A435, E2180 good batch, E8400, i7 920... the list goes on hehehe

[Witchdoctor]

Dam bro did a Micro center exsplode at your pad or what ??? :ohcrap:

[karmakazi]

Well the unit was holding loads better after the new compressor but still some issues. The non floated oil sep is being replaced with a floated version, and Brads gonna hook me up with a free case for the wait :)

[Witchdoctor]

No biggy bro, shit happens what is important is it is the shit when done

That was awful nice of him to case it for you

Can't wait to see some results .... :thumbsup:

[karmakazi]

Oil separator changed out and unit holding loads much better. Final tuning commencing, and I really hope we are in the home stretch now. Its been half a year since I benched (and 5 months since the unit was started building), im twitching like a junkie in a ditch over here :)

[Chicken Patty]

Oil separator changed out and unit holding loads much better. Final tuning commencing, and I really hope we are in the home stretch now. Its been half a year since I benched (and 5 months since the unit was started building), im twitching like a junkie in a ditch over here :)
I'm sure all your hard work is going to pay off bro, as far as benching don't feel bad, it's been a while for me too bro. When you got priorities, you got them what can you do. See you benching soon bro, I know it's just a matter of time before I start again :toast:

[HITandRUN]

im twitching like a junkie in a ditch over here :)


This is hilarious! :D:D:D

[karmakazi]

ok so I got the second stage holding around -90c to -92c @300 watts. I just need to get the first stage to hold good temps well the 300 watts are on the second stage

Looks like we are wrapping it up! :) Cant wait for some frosty clockin at the push of a button

[Kal-EL]

Looks like we are wrapping it up! :) Cant wait for some frosty clockin at the push of a button

I bet you're itchin like a mofo to get going. Hope it happens soon :thumbsup:

[karmakazi]

Unit is finished and now Ruffus is doing testing and more testing to amke sure everything is good. Holds 300 watts @-89ish. Within a week or two it will be in my hands! :D

[ocgmj]

How bad are you shaking from not benching? :taunt:

[Hondacity]

-89 beats dice!!! very nice :D

6ghz prolly doable

[V2-V3]

sick unit that should make benching an easy for you :)

[karmakazi]

yeah unit is finished its holding loads great. now we just gotta get it across the border!

[karmakazi]

Unit should be here this week or maybe next depending on if customs thinks its a nuke or not. Cant wait to try her out! Will put the cade on cpu and SS on gpu and see what i can pick up on the bot. Maybe Ill even go get the dewar filled and use the cascade on gpu... who knows.

[Witchdoctor]

Sounds l;iek a blast ... hope shipping and all goes well

In for the results

Smoke um bro .............. :thumbsup:

[karmakazi]

Well its here and it is a beast! Should be firing it up for the first time tonight or tomorrow. Rufus did a great job packing it so that there was no issues in shipping. Im buying some gpus and cpus to make an assault on the bot :D

[Hondacity]

nice..whats your nick @ hwbot?

[karmakazi]

[UC OC] Karmakazi

[FACE]

that's good news. :Hi:

Keep us posted on your progression with this unit. in for the results. :thumbsup:

[Kal-EL]

Put the hammer to it Jamie, knock off that thick layer of dust sitting on your oc feathers ;)

[karmakazi]

Yeah I got 3x5870 love, w3550, my e8700's, and some other random stuff laying around. For sure I need to buy a GT if I plan on making any serious scores... theyre just so damned expensive

[karmakazi]

So I finally get everything setup last night and I goto mount the evap to cpu....

F*CK!

The mounting kit on the cade doesnt have any 1366/1156 holes (but the backplate did)...

Now I have to design some ghetto ass wooden mounting bs blah :(

[FACE]

I had that same issue with the ss Scott built me.. I bought a 1366 mount kit from newegg, and the inner mounts were pefrect to bolt to the head as an adapter... I'll look it up and link it asap

[karmakazi]

I had that same issue with the ss Scott built me.. I bought a 1366 mount kit from newegg, and the inner mounts were pefrect to bolt to the head as an adapter... I'll look it up and link it asap

Ahhh... Great Idea face :) Thanks

Edit: something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154010

[FACE]

Yeah, that can work... I use these for the win...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835708049

I don't use the backplate, just the top brackets ;)

[Kal-EL]

got pics Pat?

[FACE]

I might somewhere.... I have is dismantled atm because I am not using it until the compo is over....

I'll look around my hdd's and see if there is a pic stashed in there.

[Kal-EL]

I'm wondering if I can apply the same technique to my cascade head to get better contact than this delapidaded clam hole.

[karmakazi]

ahh i see, those pegs fit into the 775 holes and then it gives you the 1366 spaced holes?

[FACE]

yup... I had to hit up the hardware store for the proper length bolts to mount it with... Works like a charm

:thumbsup:

[karmakazi]

well newegg sent me the wrong kit:ohcrap:

But I just had the OC bug so I strapped the thing to a REX and dropped my 8700 in there for the 2k1 pwnage. Only to find out my old REX XP install disk was corrupt and during installation windows for some reason kept freezing (all stock settings on ram/cpu). SO long story short I got jack shit done:thumbdown:, but the cade held the 8700 @ 6.15ghz 1.7v at -100. Im hoping for a 6.5+ 2k1 chip:thumbsup:

[Hondacity]

try swapping IDE or AHCI mode....we had the same problem...

[karmakazi]

Good idea, I didnt try that one.

I didnt troubleshoot much because after being sent the wrong adapter from newegg, then having to prep the REX, etc I had already wasted alot of time. Ill give that a shot tonight and see if I can at least get xp installed/running for next time I have some spare time to bench

[karmakazi]

Did a short warm up run (no tweaks whatsoever) on my 8700 and managed to take gold. Pretty efficient stock OS right? :D

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9011/8m55s.jpg

[DrNip]

I swear to God. You guys and your working Taiwanese OS. How did you get past the key code screen or does everybody have the key except me?

[sofos1990]

DrNip you got a pm man !

[Hondacity]

goooooooooold!!!

nice runnnn

[sofos1990]

Hey karma sorry for hijacking your thread man !
Have you tested the server 03 tw on gulftowns ?
Seems to be slower than a good chopped XP OS . Maybe I do something wrong :(

[kikicoco1334]

i'd like have like a copy of that too if passable =)