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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/03 20:08:59
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Awesome. I wish I had a webcam on my CNC, or some sort of broadcast coming out of my basement, so you guys could watch the stuff get made.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/07 06:29:53
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One more body added to the list. One more, and the entire batch is spoken for.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/07 10:59:42
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☄ Helpfulby nateman_doo 2014/08/28 09:05:29
Hey Nate, thought you might like to see how your VRM block looks in white.. 
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/07 11:21:52
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someone actually asked me about making it in white before a few months ago. What kind of paint did you use?
I have been dying to make a FULL coverage block for the board. Like the size of the board, and touching every single component on the board.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/07 11:27:20
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nateman_doo
someone actually asked me about making it in white before a few months ago. What kind of paint did you use?
I have been dying to make a FULL coverage block for the board. Like the size of the board, and touching every single component on the board.
I used a white paint for plastic in a rattle can. Scuffed the surface lightly with a scotch-brite pad, primed and painted. :)
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/07 11:31:25
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If you want any more blocks, to try out other paints... I'm your guy ;)
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/07 16:36:24
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That looks awesome Boddaker ;-)
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/14 07:14:53
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Batch finally filled! I have 2 extra Vreg's up for grabs.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/28 08:44:37
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I hope to be cutting the current batch this week. Almost done with the SR2 batch. Sorry for the wait guys.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/29 02:10:30
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rig 1 X79 DARK 3940k (4.4oc), corsair Platinum 2133mhz,Evga GTX580 2way sli, mountain mod assention, rig 2 EVGA X58 759 CLASSIFIED I7 930/ 4.5GHZ Corsair Domminator 2153MHZ 10,10,10,24/1T Evga GTX 460 
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/29 03:55:48
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/29 10:57:27
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I may start cutting tonight. Depends on how quickly I can mow the lawn, or if I get any dirty looks from the wife as I walk into the basement.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/31 21:09:28
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Just started cutting the next batch.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/07/31 21:17:05
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/01 11:56:01
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I should have some pics over the weekend.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/04 07:46:43
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Trying a different method of machining. Cutting the bottom first.  Now the topside: 
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/05 17:59:53
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☄ Helpfulby nateman_doo 2014/08/06 12:31:53
Man, you look at pics and you tell yourself "Man, these are some cool looking blocks. I need to get me some of these". But it's only when your package actually arrives in the mail that you can truly appreciate the quality of nateman_doo's craftmanship. Mine's now resting on its X79 Dark, almost ready to go, I just need to finish modding my 900D before I put everything back in  And for those of you like me who happen to be from Europe and would just love to get your hands on some of these, I strongly advise USPS Express for shipping. Sure it costs about 35 euros but your package is delivered in 3 business days, it's insured and you don't have to pay any taxes (neither customs taxes nor VAT). Big thumbs up to you again nateman_doo  Can't wait to see what you're gonna do next.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/06 12:32:28
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I still can't get over how fast it got to you. I had stuff ship to the US get to their same destination by the time it got to you.
Cutting the Delrin Vreg tops. Should have them done by tonight.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/06 17:02:40
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How long does the process take, from beginning to end, for the whole set?
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/06 19:19:52
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Hard to say. I make them in my spare time, so I can't really give an estimate. I just post pics along the way.
Speaking of, I will have some extra blocks if anyone is interested.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/06 23:11:20
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Oooohhhhh, OK. I thought it was sort of a set and let run program. Was just curious. Very excited to get these in, as everything is arriving for this last build.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/07 08:07:28
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It is a setup and let run, but I have to rotate parts, flip them over, take stuff off, and put on, change bits, clean off stuff. Not to worry though. Things are shaping up nicely: 
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/07 09:45:20
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They are indeed! Beautiful work as usual.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/07 19:16:06
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Tops are being cut for the chipset. Pics later
I will have some extra blocks, so shoot me an e-mail/PM if your interested
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/08 11:24:14
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Cutting the copper bottoms as we speak: 
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/11 11:22:35
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All the parts are cut. I am just waiting on Gun-coat to arrive to finish them up & leak test
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/13 07:21:30
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Ran into something interesting:  I seemed to have oxidized into a nickle-plate look. Im not sure why, but it looks kind of neat. I will look more into this and see if I can repeat the experiment, and see what may come of it. Its not nickle plating, but pure oxidation. 
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/13 07:31:52
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Could be a chemical reaction from something you machined earlier. Doesnt happen very often but possible.
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Re:EVGA X79 DARK WATERBLOCK
2014/08/13 14:57:38
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Still looks pretty sweet. Very gun-metal-ish. Its the interior of the block so it won't be seen either way.
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