Teh Uber L33t Aqua-Computer Thread :)

Originally Posted by Top Nurse

You may have gotten home before I did, but my camera takes better closeups so I will post some later as well. How did you get that stuff together so fast?

Yeah... best I could do with the camera in my Treo 650....... I will post some deluxe versions this weekend. I start the equipment removal today and should have her up and running this weekend.

Originally Posted by R1ckCa1n

Yeah... best I could do with the camera in my Treo 650....... I will post some deluxe versions this weekend. I start the equipment removal today and should have her up and running this weekend.

Did you already get the V1200 case? And IIRC you better be done soon....

Originally Posted by badash

I assume the Aquero software runs a backgroud task that runs in your taskbar if you want to use the monitoring software. Can you use it just from the front panel only so you don't have to run a background task? What functions can't you control from the front panel that you can from the software?

The Aquaero software can be run in the system tray as a background item. You can also access all functions via the visual display on the front panel as well AFAIK. Perhaps Shoggy could pipe in here

BTW, this unit is so beauuuutiful you wouldn't believe it! Solid metal construction with threaded bushings pressed into the chassis for mounting. Entirely made from surface mount components and no QC issues that I can see with a 10 x loupe. Good job Aqua Computer!

Originally Posted by badash

I assume the Aquero software runs a backgroud task that runs in your taskbar if you want to use the monitoring software. Can you use it just from the front panel only so you don't have to run a background task? What functions can't you control from the front panel that you can from the software?

That fact that you dont have to scroll through everything ( panel ) and just point and click on the software is awesome. I have all my fans set to progressive on my temp sensors , keep my room cold and its dead quite then if i leave it on for awhile or over night it will turn the fans up just alittle not to full output.

You can do the same things from both the panel and software but running things from your desktop is so much easier.

Anyone jealous?????

I'm only jealous about the new waterblock. That thing is hot!

where can you get these nickel plated 10mm ID barbs in bent/elbows for the aquatube and possibly the aquasteam? I might need 10mm ID elbows for both the aquastream and aquatube in order to fit them into the aquabay. Also elbow 10mm ID barbs for my Airplex Evo might be necessary.
http://www.it-trade.at/newshop/produ...roducts_id=133

BARBS, not plug and cools heh.

Originally Posted by Top Nurse

Solid metal construction with threaded bushings pressed into the chassis for mounting.

Really? They used to use socket head cap screw + nut to hold the aquaero in the drivebay. This is a great improvement that I wish i had...

Originally Posted by Top Nurse

...no QC issues that I can see with a 10 x loupe.

Me thinks you have too much free time

Originally Posted by badash

I assume the Aquero software runs a backgroud task that runs in your taskbar if you want to use the monitoring software. Can you use it just from the front panel only so you don't have to run a background task? What functions can't you control from the front panel that you can from the software?

The Aquaero has it's own "operating system" and and a connection to the pc isn't mandatory.
The current version of the software should not run in the background because it may slow down your pc in a noticeable way. This version is also very old and a lot of new features can't be conntrolled with it. It could be possible that you will have to do some settings directly on the aquaero - depends on your needs.

Hopefully the new Aquasuite will be better just because of the fact that it will have some handy features for using this software as an background task.

Originally Posted by badash

where can you get these nickel plated 10mm ID barbs in bent/elbows for the aquatube and possibly the aquasteam? I might need 10mm ID elbows for both the aquastream and aquatube in order to fit them into the aquabay. Also elbow 10mm ID barbs for my Airplex Evo might be necessary.

Sharka and SNT-Systems both carry the required "plug n cool" connectors.

Originally Posted by Shoggy

The Aquaero has it's own "operating system" and and a connection to the pc isn't mandatory.
The current version of the software should not run in the background because it may slow down your pc in a noticeable way. This version is also very old and a lot of new features can't be conntrolled with it. It could be possible that you will have to do some settings directly on the aquaero - depends on your needs.

Hopefully the new Aquasuite will be better just because of the fact that it will have some handy features for using this software as an background task.

Do you have any idea when we can expect this Aqua Suite software?

Originally Posted by R1ckCa1n

Anyone jealous?????

Just the A-C logo badge. Where did it come from?

Originally Posted by badash

where can you get these nickel plated 10mm ID barbs in bent/elbows for the aquatube and possibly the aquasteam? I might need 10mm ID elbows for both the aquastream and aquatube in order to fit them into the aquabay. Also elbow 10mm ID barbs for my Airplex Evo might be necessary.
http://www.it-trade.at/newshop/produ...roducts_id=133

BARBS, not plug and cools heh.

You can't. As for as I know, I've only seen bent barbs in nylon/plastic. Since 'ben't usually means 'flow killer', they're not going to be popular here, and since barbs aren't the popular choice in Europe, they probably won't make any.

I think I'm getting confused about exactly what you want to do. So my suggestion is go to the following links and DL the catalogs of the major players in fluid fittings. Then you will see what is a standard for different pipe sizes and what is not.

http://www.parker.com/euro_bpd/Newwe...093UK/A-UK.pdf

http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/start.asp

http://www.legris-usa.com/legris/hom...doc_inoxGB.pdf

http://www.legris-usa.com/legris/hom.../LF3600_EN.pdf

http://www.legris-usa.com/legris/hom.../LF3000_EN.pdf

http://webstore.usa.norgren.com/

Originally Posted by Top Nurse

Also does A-C ship to the UK? I think you would have to get it from A-C Berlin, IT-Trade, or another retailer.

I think A-C Berlin only takes Wire transfers though who really knows because I don't read German I think if you add in the true VAT, the shipping, and import taxes you might not be too far off base.

AC does ship to the UK. There's a thread on AC's forum, and a guy in the UK was told that it's usually about 7 Euros to ship to him. That's about $12. I had an idea of finding some one in the UK to buy soem stuff, then ship to me, but that ended up getting a bit costly.

I got one logo from SNT and one from Wizard Designs.

Originally Posted by Pooky

AC does ship to the UK. There's a thread on AC's forum, and a guy in the UK was told that it's usually about 7 Euros to ship to him. That's about $12. I had an idea of finding some one in the UK to buy soem stuff, then ship to me, but that ended up getting a bit costly.

I got one logo from SNT and one from Wizard Designs.

I wonder why A-C sells to England if they are setting up distribution and retailers there? Seems counterproductive and counter intuitive Are you taking about A-C Berlin or A-C factory direct?

I guess I will have to get Wes to look into the logo badge! Though not sure whether I would want to take my Lian-Li badge off my case.

i ordered from AC to UK once, its so expensive to ship from UK to other country, also you have to pay TAX too
4 weeks ago i ordered from the UK distrubutor, the parcel was sent 3 and a half weeks ago, and 2 days ago i asked for a refund becoz the parcel was lost

Originally Posted by Top Nurse

Just the A-C logo badge. Where did it come from?

The badges are part of the kits. You could also get them for free if you pay the postage for a letter.

And date for the Aquasuite or new firmware... - no idea.

Originally Posted by Top Nurse

Just the A-C logo badge. Where did it come from?

Can't when I got it, but it came from one of my orders at SNT-Systems. Looks pretty cool doesn't it?

R1ckCa1n that is a sweet lookin' block bro. What do your temps look like? I wonder how it compares to the Cuplex Pro?

Shoggy do you know if there are any comparisons between the XT and the Pro? I wonder if AC has released a block to Watercoolplanet.de for comparison testing?

I'm looking for a reason to swap out my Pro for the XT if you can't tell. I'm challenged by the old "If it ain't broke...don't fix it" cliché.