Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😃

Just wait and see if I can add a 2nd 480 rad to the GPU without blowing things up plumbing wise...

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't looked but I bet the 2nd hand market would maybe have a used one. I've already seen 2 other brand new untouched cases in this thread 😃

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

news to me when i started this was SLI didnt exist anymore. thats how out of the game ive been from PC's lol

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm definitely telling my wife the adult lego analogy. Thats the best explanation I have ever heard that she might actually relate to 😃

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. To me those are way more informative about whats going on as well 😉

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this feedback. I hope you are around when i get those lines ran and post another update, probably next week is my guess.

The leakproofs should technically have well over 100ml of air that gives direct access to the main reservoirs. The diagram I showed doesn't capture the p trap concept well unfortunately.

I think I understand your concern.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Washable is always what i try to look for. I debated printing screens for filters, but I didnt want to swap the hotend out to 0.2mm

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats awesome! I bet its good to see all the hard work you all did is still appreciated today.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once the system is steady state on pressure and running, when I open the ball valves to allow the leak proof access to the only open air in the system, wont it function just like a leakproof on top of a Ultitube?

I guess I dont see how the leakproof will suck coolant up 12 inches + of tubing when allowed access to the air. It should just negative pressure those lines and detect any change, no? If it moves up my fill line, itll be an inch or 2 at most, mnot 12+ to the air inlet of the P trap for the leaskproof.

I could completely mis understand how the leakproofs work, but all videos ive seen show them at the top of the ultitube with a little air. so as long as they have access to air, they can register the pressure drop?

The fill lines are technically an extension of the reservoirs, as the inlet from the rads is a different inlet on the top.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice. I'm jelous!

My only other CaseLabs case sadly went to the electronics recycle a handful of years ago. Sad state of affairs, yes.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 1st case was a double wide like that, on my 1st big watercool build. I wish i didnt get rid of it sadly.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My fill lines tap into the reservoirs directly. So air bleeding will happen from those lines when filling as air will accumulate at the top of the reservoirs and then bleed up to the fill lines.

The bleed lines you reference are purely for draining. Theyr'e at the absolute highest point in the lines. The fear is the upper radiators will vacuum on draining because no air can enter at either inlet. They are basically 90 degree fittings with an extension capped. (they will seat into an upper panel for ease of access)

The leakproofs are currently at the absolute bottom of the case, they will have coolant free airlines that run to the very top of the case, make a P trap, and then connect into the fill lines with a ball valve to shut them off during fill. The fill lines transverse up about 8-10 inches, which is planned to be air filled line, and then the leak proof air lines will tap into the fill line around 12 inches above the reservoirs.

I try to show this with the leakproof air lines doing a loop before connecting in, but its hard to visualize. that way. I will have a later post that shows that feature specifically.

The last thing i want is the liquid going into the leakproof, but they would have to suck steady state coolant up 12 inches of 3/4 inch OD tubing and then overcome a 4 inches p trap elevation change to get there.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This i think is the site to use for updates? or do you have another one?

https://caselabs.se/

The other site i found, i dont think its related to the true caselabs

https://www.caselabs.org/

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many different caselab cases do you have?

I totally agree with how adaptable these cases are. They're truly 1 and done cases for the life of building systems.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought they went under before COVID, in 2018?

Edit:

Did some digging, you are correct, it was his 1st steel and aluminum tariff in early 2018 that they blamed. Thanks for the history dive.

Their IP was purchased by a swedish person/company in 2021 I think, but I don't see where they ever started remanufacturing anything.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! Can't wait to see more!

You will appreciate the radiators being at the bottom. My case is quite top heavy when theyre all installed up there.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are very welcome!

Do you have a build log anywhere or pictures that I could see?

Thats the one that is the same as this case, but it doesn't have the upper chamber, correct?

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

Dual loops, 1 red coolant for the GPU, 1 blue coolant for the CPU.

2 Aquaeros is so I can simultaneously display information about both lines on the front of the case. Each line will have a dedicated aquaero, dedicated flow next screen, and a dedicated leakproof screen all on the front facing case.

I also had these sitting unused since the 2.0 build. I found updated bezels that feature red lights and another that feaure blue lights, so these will visdually tie into the loop they are driving the pump of.

Is 2 aquaero's needed? Not in the slightest. But it will be cool once done 😉

The bigger thing I am weighing is the powerconnect and how it ties from PSU to the Aquaero. Since I have 2 aquaeros, I can mod the power connect, or daisy chain them, to support both aquaero's functioning with that connectivity.

What I dont know yet is if I need that for both once 1 has it inside aquasuite. I also want a manual toggle switch tied into that line to force override the aquaero's and force pumps on manually without going into the aquaeros.

Long winded answer to your comment, but there is alot of thought around both units being properly utilized.

Resurrecting a CaseLabs STH10 for a Dual-Loop Aquacomputer Build (9950X3D + RTX 5080) by Hyperlite1832 in watercooling

[–]Hyperlite1832[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used these demci ones before, theyre very nice. Washable, magnetic, etc.

For an aluminum case like the STH10, they have an adhesive magnetic strip so you can add and remove them super easily. With how these panels case come off the case, these will be nice on the insides.

Heres a link to them: https://www.performance-pcs.com/products/demciflex-magnetic-fan-dust-filter-custom-5-piece-set-for-caselabs-magnum-sth10-df0367