AQUACERAS Part 9 | Putting a Radiator INSIDE a Distro Plate WITHOUT Tubes | bit-tech Modding

[@mohammedyusuf6573]

You are the Picasso of PC modding. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Thadiusofx3]

I second that.

[@JoseRodriguez-ge6pp]

Rather the Dali ( better imo and shares similar moustache )

[@voxdeus]

Except Pablo Picasso was poor,this guy isnt.

[@mohammedyusuf6573]

@@voxdeus Hahaha. 😅

[@PeachIceCreamy]

I really wish to become like him. The main restraint is having the tools for the job.

[@rjtally5221]

Are we going to see more of this build?

[@landonluebke7627]

He’s probably waiting on the radiator to get there.

[@PodcastTimeHack]

@@landonluebke7627its been about 6 months, safe to say hes probably making his own radiator at this point, , and said screw the cheap china manufacturing

[@husamtoonisi52]

You are the true definition of a machinist the knows his machines! You seriously have a very clear understanding of the limitations you face that are caused by your tools not you :)

[@Hual_ariin]

On your next go-around with the radiator you should look into replacing that screen with an engraved metal plate! Trophy shops can often make you custom one-offs to your exact dimensions (or you could create a file for them). Could be really cool...maybe even nickel plate it to tie in to your fittings!

[@bittech1]

Not a bad shout that. A lot of folks have been asking for cherry inlays but the space is way too thin, so it would protrude or warp most likely. I could engrave a plate myself easily enough too, which is interesting.

[@longnamedude3947]

@@bittech1 How about this for an idea... Seeing as it is already designed to handle electronics. Why not use a piece of Acrylic (Or glass) with machined beveled edges to match the contours of the radiator sides. Then, either machine, Or, acid etch (if it is glass) the name of the build; "AQUACERAS" into the Acrylic (Or Glass). And finally, backlight it using some LED/LCD backlighting strips that can be purchased from "AliExpress" or "eBay" and cut to your desired length, then have that logo be backlit at all times? Edit: To stop light bleed you could use a thick Black electrical tape and adhere it to the back of the material and it's edges using a High-Temp SuperGlue, Or, a black-dyed epoxy resin mix. Poke me for more ideas, I am happy to provide input or further details to explain the concept highlighted here :)

[@longnamedude3947]

@@bittech1:)

[@umadbroyolo8413]

Thanks for showing the work that goes on behind the scenes, would enjoy seeing how you do a tool change and tool touch-off.

[@tech-daddy]

Thanks for explaining the multi step CNC tricks to avoid calibration issues!

[@Leeh187]

This is becoming a truly astonishing build. Loving this series. Thank you.

[@toxygen0013]

Well looks like you'll just need to machine your own radiator next! Seriously though, impressive work on this, really next level stuff.

[@Rocky.G]

Thx for sharing this series... Been watching every single episode of this series

[@davidcreagh]

Looking forward to the next part of the build.

[@benkorrechm]

Never saw this level of attention to detail, you make my obsessive compulsive disorder look tiny. :) Thank you for this very interesting dose of craftsmanship.

[@JE-tn5tc]

watching the cnc machine carve the distro plate is very satisfying along with the music.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Every time I see the thread mill descend into the pocket I wince hahaah. Great stuff again - this is looking awesome.

[@Felipe_Pessoal]

I thought I had seen everything with singularity computer till I found this channel... I am speechless ..this is pure art ..what an amazing job !

[@LexLutha]

This guy is so talented. Absolutely love this channel.

[@hyltonjorgensen99]

I love this series. You are the reason I want to get a cnc router and learn how to use it well

[@eliorbilow8797]

If you're looking for a more DIY experience and want to build your own CNC, look up the MPCNC

[@hyltonjorgensen99]

@@eliorbilow8797 awesome ty

[@xdi1733]

Best pc modding channel ive seen. I wish i had access to your equipment. What a modders dream labratory.

[@chairman67]

Nice machining.. Nice music too ! Enjoyable to watch.

[@RobertChelios]

Eagerly waiting for this video A perfect mean to celebrate Friday night

[@TheXbrocker]

Sorry about your brother Chev :( He was an interesting dude

[@RobertChelios]

@@TheXbrocker 😣😣

[@danw1955]

This is next-level machining here. Well done! Can't wait to see the finished product.😉👍

[@brimstone5931]

My life won't be complete until this build is complete 😊I see you have your new part for your CNC now, so hopefully the next edition will be be published soon. As your personal rig I think this build is one of your best and one you should be rightfully proud of. By the way, did you know that in your channels AQUACERAS play list you have ep 7 listed twice. It did my head in thinking but there is 10 videos here and I am only up to ep 9!!! 🤨! Again, great vidio, thanks for sharing 5⭐'s

[@ur1friend437]

Thanks for sharing your journeys in gorgeous case designs and mods.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@eliorbilow8797]

The machining b-roll is sooo cool!

[@Neeb1337]

The technical part was really cool, how you do location. On the other hand, sorry about the radiator, unless you redo all that, you are committed. Hope the next one works out. Love watching this build progress. 😀

[@necron9987]

You Sir are a Master Craftsman.

[@jasonc5761]

@bit-tech, Love how modular that radiator is and that it can be taken apart so easily ... until I watched the end when you said it was a piece of crap.

[@bittech1]

Yeah it was a massive let down for me also.

[@peter2uat]

@@bittech1 IMHO a light sanding and a bit (more) of epoxy glue would solve this problem once and for all.

[@blutkind9202]

Beautiful, but that barrow name etched on the led screen makes it seem cheap. I have an aquacomputer airplex 2/360 with the copper fins if you want it. You can have it for free if you throw that barrow trash in the recycle bin.

[@bittech1]

If it can fit in the space, I may well consider switching. Only issue though is I don't know the internal requirements for the aquacomputer rads, for instance they may require much thicker end tanks etc. Guess I should grab one to find out eh?

[@pihermoso11]

i approve of this idea, a copper fin radiator would totally make sense.. just look at the materials on the build, aluminium + wood accents, that black fin radiator don't look too fitting in there.. a copper radiator would totally fit in that elegant build, it would have a steampunk/art noveau vibe to it..

[@bittech1]

@@pihermoso11 Just remember there are fans on it too though. Tbh I'm a bit torn because 9 times out of 10 black fits better with things since it's neutral. There's no copper anywhere in this rig so it would probably look more out of place if anything. Black is neutral, so it just recedes into the background.

[@black.phoenix.]

@@bittech1 +1 to throw away the Barrow trash and use the aquacomputer. Yes you don't have copper anywere, but you can easily add it right? I would for example make the pump heatsinks on copper, and make the connectors you are using to fit between distros the same thing. Sand blast it, protect it against the oxidation and done. Change some bits that are not that essential to the overall look of the build but can create a contrast as you've made with the wood parts. For a build as yours were you show all the materials you like to work with and everything has to be mostly perfect, that rads simply don't fit, construction and looks wise.

[@pihermoso11]

@@bittech1 sorry i haven't thought about the fans over it tho.. (so what fans are you putting on the rad? rgb? ) , ok there's no copper in your rig yet but it was the wood accents which made me think of copper rad right away, i suddenly imagined copper rad + retro noctua fans (w/c everybody hates lol ).. those brown noctua fans color are not far off from your wood accent but i think you're right, once the fans go in, it won't matter if its a copper rad or black rad... the rad fan will take up most of the visual

[@jeffbaker4219]

Always have enjoyed watching your videos! This build though is just outstanding and has had me waiting on the edge of my seat for the next video to see what you do next! I can't even imagine how much just the shell alone for this build would cost, not to mention the components that will go in it. Thanks for sharing with us and keep it coming!!!!

[@DFMurray]

This thing is built like a space probe. Such precision and clean lines.

[@AJB2K3]

Im so glad you filmed the screw getting ejected as that is so funny.

[@jakehardenedone3135]

You are the reason why I bought a DIY 3018 CNC router I don't know what I'm doing yet, but thank you so much.

[@bittech1]

Good luck! If you ever need any pointers feel free to drop over a message, not sure if I can help much with some specifics but you never know :D

[@jakehardenedone3135]

@@bittech1 Thank you for your videos, I can scratch acrylic now btw :D

[@byronfranek2706]

I really enjoy this series. Very inspiring.

[@antonczerwinske5910]

This is your best work so far

[@andystech5223]

This is awesome. I love the clean look.

[@MrGavinheng]

A nice and therapeutic way to start my weekend!

[@FlyingMugen]

Your attention to detail in incredible. Amazing job here, gonna make sure to be subscribed.

[@ryanwood2110]

Next level! Again. Spread the word. He deserves many more subscribers. Well played Sir! Keep it up

[@allpro7cf257]

Damn! This is marvelous! PC water cooling engineering at its finest!

[@JosiahBradley]

Always awesome. Brightened up my afternoon.

[@Reck1e5s]

The floating radiator is next level. Great stuff!

[@QubaMichalski]

One of my nerd bucket list items is to commission you for a PC build. Keep up the good work. Love the concepts, designs, presentation and the outcome!

[@TheKristian76]

This series is absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for sharing. One question though, is the sound slightly distorted on this episode? Or is it just me?

[@sheep3854]

not just you, it's a little funky, not terrible just funky

[@bittech1]

Yeah it's a fault with the lav mic :/ It popped up a couple weeks back too, when my volume picks up it clips, but if I lower the sensitivity it doesn't register properly. I'll see if I can dig out my other one, but the sound signature of that one is iffy. They're pricey Sennheiser ones so replacing them is a bit annoying to say the least.

[@theshadowninja3281]

Absolutely inspiring, makes me want to learn machining to mod stuff as you do.

[@sidj8447]

I have withdrawal symptoms alex... need moar aquaceras vids :) Also, sweet stache Also, love the detailed explanations u provide U r the reason im making my own scratch build :)

[@shannonoshea644]

Absolutely brillant work alex, if I'm ever able to visit my family in the U.K and afford to have a pc built it would be a dream to have it built by you. Love all the content, hope you get more recognition for your work and talent

[@Sqtgdog]

Instant like for making my Friday complete.

[@DeamRules]

Even this Plates are a masterpiece! to see how it fits perfectly together is satisfying! Keep going

[@NJcinemaHD]

Should really be sponsored by CNC manufacturers, i really want one now:D

[@markcanhoto]

Love your work you’ve inspired me to get my own setup up and running it’s been fun learning how it all works

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

Such a cool idea. Looking forward to the new rad lol. That screw shooting out is a good laugh at least lol

[@rohanshah6510]

Got done with work opened yt to scroll. First video i see is this .. made me happy instantly. I have a question do you want the heat exchanger in the readiator to be black. To me it doesn't fit the theme. Also i think the mismatch o rings might have something to do with the pressure drop in the heat exchanger.

[@okabe5129]

Hey man, This is acually some crazy cnc-machine stuff. You are more like a next level machining guy than a pc modder! Your knowledge and all the Details you tellingn us is Genius! Mad respect for that!! What would i do, to have the same cnc-machine like you! Keep this great work up, i love it mate!

[@taimaishublm]

hope this series continues. :)

[@tylerhelies-milligan335]

I repair radiators at work in the automotive industry all the time. You can remover the the tanks that are braized on with an acetylene torch and an air blower. To re atach you need muriatic acid and silver sodder. That is of you really wanted to do it. We do it to rod the cooling tubes

[@longnamedude3947]

You are a Master Craftsman in Training, it is great to see your skillset, methodology, and ideas evolve over time as you progress. This is a really cool build from both an Aesthetical point of view, and from a Engineering point of view, it has a lot of complexity to it despite it's more subdued beginnings as just blocks of raw material. Keep up the great work on this experiment in design, construction, & water-cooling, I'll be keeping an eye out for more episodes on this coming in the future. Congratulations so far on the progress you have made, it inspires many other people to try and do the same, including myself. Take care of yourself, and I wish the best of health to you & those around you. Peace dude :)

[@bittech1]

Thank you for the kind words! Take care

[@tonys2422]

Whenever you say something should be pretty interesting, it's always the MOST interesting part of my day.

[@berryhelmich4006]

Maybe some wooden accents will look nice instead of those screens on the radiator, I think if would match the cable combs nicely :)

[@ModBay]

Fantastic! Just a work of art.

[@paco3447]

Extremely awesome and laborious project. Über cool.

[@nguyenmlb]

Hey, is there part 10? I pretty love this build

[@landonluebke7627]

He is probably waiting on the radiator to get there, so he can continue.

[@SansUndertale0]

Why have I not come across this channel before? Instant sub.

[@Jimbobsoss]

Put a top hat and cape on this dude and he looks like a 1920s magician. FFWD to today give this dude a C&C and Acrylic.. Same Profession

[@blackmennewstyle]

This radiator actually has some bad reviews on Aliexpress, some people reported some quality and longevity issues, that's why i did not buy one when i first saw it! Have a great weekend and keep the videos coming

[@The1PatSmith]

Smashing, Great, Super! Thank you, Alex.

[@jzr0x673]

Dude, recently discovered your Channel. Instantly Hooked. Now always waiting for the next video :). Best Modding Channel by FAR!

[@bassgojoe]

Thanks! Here in the States we call that type of edgefinder a “wiggler” :)

[@bittech1]

I'm partial to the Clickspring Wiggla myself

[@matthewward1346]

Absolutely beautiful

[@mattandrews3839]

This might sound really stupid, I’m no craftsman and haven’t ever built a custom loop, but I really enjoy watching Bit-Tech and had a thought. Since he pretty much custom makes almost every structural part himself. Could he custom make the runs? As in instead of using the typical acrylic / PETG or using stainless steel tubes, could he make his own with a unique design. Possibly out of the glass blasted aluminium as either the main tubing material or as an aesthetic touch. Could not have circular tubes, something like oval? Maybe it’s impossible I don’t know I just thought it could be an interesting concept. Anyway, love the series

[@bittech1]

It's all possible to be honest, although specifically aluminium is an issue due to galvanic corrosion. Other materials can be used if you have the vision for them and related skills. For instance I would love to do blown glass tubing, but that's such an art form in its own right. I did a glass blowing course to get a feel for it, but frankly I can't see myself ever really having the time to learn it to an appropriate level.

[@detroxx56784]

That's not modding. That's just simply nuts! 😃

[@danydo20023]

It's looking great! Hopefully you don't run into further issues with those radiators upon mounting fans. Unless you have other mounting ideas in mind for them as well

[@KalebQi]

Oh dang I measured 1.35 and 1.5 mm for the o ring channel depths on the radiator. Glad I watched this before I cut mine too deep

[@stewart9540]

Stunning work

[@hertgdhtfgdrfrghdhrfhrfb4709]

i'm French and i love your JOB Man ! I want work with you in real haha !

[@masterblaster6470]

#bit-tech I will be f...ng serious now man, You should patent this! Combo rad+distro plate if freaking AMAZING!! Lian Li should learn from you . This project is absolutely out of this world.

[@Pointern]

This is just NUTS ! once again alex.. your crazy and sooo good !

[@ronwilkins5727]

Loving the series. Might be a good idea to invest in a Fin Comb. You can then straighten out the fins if needed.

[@lazlo2511]

Lovely stuff, I wonder if some locktite would of helped with those screws. I would be a lot happier if I knew the torque is locked in, otherwise I wonder if you can’t make your own mounting points in the radiator to use that model without having to go all bulky. Love your work man, very inspirational stuff all round. Keep at it mate.

[@bittech1]

That particular radiator is just a bust, I'd never trust it again if I'm honest. Loctite would have done nothing, heck it might have made it worse. The issue is that the standoffs built into the radiator sheared off, even worse, those standoffs go through to the internal chamber.

[@AwsBadr]

I love the radiator idea! And yes please do a heatsink for the DDC next! I would love to get an idea of how to cool it because I already have a DDC. But the heatsink i have doesn’t have any Thermal pads, only a heatsink and DDC board flying! And it is from Bykski with a fan connection and molex. Thoughts of taking off the 2 pin on the molex and connect them to the fan connecter since it is the same voltage. But I noticed there is something weird going on. I need to look deeply into it before trying this out

[@theagileaardvark]

Have you looked into using a vacuum plate? For flat parts and even thinner sheets, those tend to work quite well. Sure, it will cost you additional Z, but may be worth it if it fits. Easy to install and not even expensive nowadays as well. Keep up the good work! :)

[@bittech1]

Funnily enough I was originally going to make one instead of the fixture plate, I even bought the motors and vacuum bits for it. Never ended up doing it though as my needs largely changed. The Z height really is an issue atm, although what I might do it split my fixture plate in two in the future, then have one half be like the current one and make the other a vacuum table.

[@jimmysilviotti9098]

Not sure if it applies to UK but I used Eliare Corp in the US. They have a lot of different collets for my router (any many other common routers) both in metric and standard. I’m sure shipping would be a killer for UK but the collets themselves aren’t pricey. They can even do custom ones upon request.

[@MrStarbuckel]

Hello, great build, love it. what are the possibilities of modding aluminum (e.g. black Heatkiller IV/V) to achieve the surface finish of the aqua?

[@levyroth]

Incredible! I had a similar idea the other day and now this pops up in my recommended feed. Witchcraft!

[@Jaywithag78]

99k subs! I would have thought you would be in the millions!

[@mscgeg]

Beautiful, I hope you to do video about your amazing CNC with your own Technics.

[@hangemhi001]

Man absolutely outstanding

[@ottrr_]

What's the title of the last piece, with the guitar? Absolutely loved it. And, of course, stunning work as ever!

[@cmdshftx]

For the entire video, I thought there was an issue with my audio... a lot of crackling and clipping in your mic. Otherwise, this series is really keeping me on edge. Love this build!

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

Wow, that is fantastic looking but the fact that the screws and standoffs on the radiator are rubbish has me worried with that much weight cantilevered 360mm out, do you plan to support the far end of the radiator? That being said, if I'm understanding the issue correctly, you may be able to drill the standoff holes slightly larger and re-tap with the next screw size up and still use this radiator.

[@ModSlash]

Excellent so far, really liking this. Been waiting for part 10, any ETA on that?

[@pitaluke1995]

STUNNING

[@9720miller]

When are we getting the next video in this series? Loving it.

[@anub1s15]

it looks absolutely amazing but with the weight of the fans/liquid and potential extra weight through tugging on the fan cables isn't it better have have some kind of support on the other end regardless of how minor it may be (perhaps bridging over to the mentioned 2nd rad or a support leg comming off the top of the mobo tray to support the rad at the half way point) especially since you mentioned it's kinda already breaking under it's own weight being unable to torque it down properly (rad's in general..appart from maybe that aquacomputer one that thing seems beefy, are quite flimsy especially the thinner one's, they start to feel strong and rigid when tied down to the case or when in put in a good shell with pretty solid end tanks, but it's still really thin metal. haven't followed much of this project so don't know what it's end form will be but the parts i see are insanely impressive, looking forward to seeing how it will turn out.

[@xxJOKeR75xx]

This looks so sexy already, and you don't even have anything computer in there yet. I alwas thought the case should highlight the PC parts but this is just awesome on its own.

[@fox25630]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam U man ........................... U R THEEEE BEST ..... can't wait 2 c the final of this project ......... may i suggest to give a cool name 4 this project

[@JUSTDREAMFREE]

Sweet! Pure eye candy! 🍬 😍 ♥

[@DZPengu]

The radiator is really awesome I absolutely love the look. Are you at all concerned with the weight of the coolant causing a distortion?

[@woolfel]

that's sweet design!

[@alel963]

Du hast einen tollen Job gemacht, ich bin gespannt, wie es sein wird, wenn es fertig ist!

[@gerbryf]

Excellent! Thank you again :)

[@JoeLeasure]

This thing is so epic, I can't wait to see it finished. Also, you probably thought of it, but maybe some lock-tight would hold that screw?