http://www.gabusystems.com/prototype-build daily 0.75 2014-07-04 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b507e4b0d0fd20892ced/1404419424443/DSC02648.JPG Prototype Build - The Prototype Arrives The GS Cube arrives with all major components assembled. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/t/53b6bfa8e4b0aeb10ab99993/1404419424443/DSC02648.JPG Prototype Build - The Prototype Arrives The GS Cube arrives with all major components assembled. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b518e4b0d0fd20892d21/1404436285017/DSC02651.JPG Prototype Build - The Back of the GS Cube Hot air exits on this side of the system. The top, thin GPU lock-in panel and the motherboard panel are removed during assembly. This is indicated by the use of thumb screws in the production version. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b54ee4b0304319764c5d/1404419502072/DSC02671.JPG Prototype Build - Optional Rack Ears Rack ears are optional, but they add a nice touch and are essential for rack mounting. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b568e4b0304319764c79/1404436404429/DSC02673.JPG Prototype Build - Removing the Top Fan Tray The top and bottom fan trays are removed to allow full unobstructed access during the build. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b586e4b0304319764ca1/1404436420669/DSC02676.JPG Prototype Build - Top Fan Tray https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b59be4b0304319764cb6/1404438549520/DSC02677.JPG Prototype Build - Bottom Fan Tray Removed The top and bottom fan trays are removed to allow full unobstructed access during the build. The motherboard tray and card support are now visible. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b5bce4b0304319764d04/1404436539554/DSC02680.JPG Prototype Build - Top and Bottom Fan Trays All fan trays are interchangeble. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b5eae4b0304319764d39/1404436619970/DSC02681.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray Removed The motherboard tray is removed to enable the easy installation of the motherboard and optional hard drives. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b60be4b0304319764d5f/1404436727145/DSC02683.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray The motherboard tray supports all standard motherboard form factors. Risers are supplied but not installed to reduce rework. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b65ee4b098ba14e5573d/1404438793115/DSC02689.JPG Prototype Build - ATX Motherboard on Motherboard Tray The easiest way to determine the pattern your motherboard requires is to place your motherboard on the motherboard tray. Marking the tray with a sharpie through the motherboard mounting holes makes this step go very quickly. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b639e4b098ba14e55710/1404438806375/DSC02688.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray with ATX Standoff/Riser Pattern Finger tighten the motherboard standoffs/risers and then place a 1/4 turn on them using pliers. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b6a6e4b0d706fbec6682/1404439066625/DSC02691.JPG Prototype Build - Optional Hard Drive Mounting Once the motherboard standoffs/risers are installed, flip the motherboard tray over and install your hard drive directly onto the motherboard tray (upper left corner of the picture). Both 3.5" and 2.5" drives are supported. If larger motherboards are used the hard drives can be mounted below the tray (if they clear your power supplies) or on the bottom of the chassis itself. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b6b4e4b0d706fbec66b6/1404484385542/DSC02692.JPG Prototype Build - Hard Drive Mounting Closeup Mounting holes are provided for 3.5" and 2.5" drive sizes. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b6d5e4b0366cb6b0e8e1/1404437648645/DSC02694.JPG Prototype Build - Mounted Hard Drive and ATX Motherboard The motherboard tray is designed to accommodate and ATX motherboard and one 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive. The lower level of the chassis can hold additional hard drives if required. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b709e4b0366cb6b0e937/1404437964544/DSC02697.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray Insertion The fully assembled motherboard tray is easily inserted from the front of the chassis at an angle. The right hand side is lifted into place and the entire motherboard tray is rested on the motherboard supports. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b745e4b0366cb6b0e977/1404438024993/DSC02698.JPG Prototype Build - Installed Motherboard Tray The right hand side of the motherboard was lifted into place and the entire motherboard tray was rested on the motherboard supports. The tray is then slid to the back of the chassis. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b75de4b0366cb6b0e998/1404438083231/DSC02699.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray at Front of Chassis The motherboard tray is slid from the front of the chassis to the back. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b789e4b0366cb6b0e9cc/1404438125145/DSC02700.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray at Back of Chassis The motherboard tray is slid from the front of the chassis to the back. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b7aee4b0366cb6b0ea28/1404484528895/DSC02702.JPG Prototype Build - First ATX Power Supply Installation The motherboard tray has been slid to the back of the chassis but has not been attached. The allows the first power supply to be slid in from the front at an angle. Connecting all required power supply cables before power supply installation makes wiring easier. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b7c9e4b0366cb6b0ea51/1404438438637/DSC02704.JPG Prototype Build - Second ATX Power Supply Installation The second power supply is installed like the first. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b7f7e4b0366cb6b0ea99/1404439332011/DSC02705.JPG Prototype Build - Dual ATX Power Supplies Both power supplies are installed and will be slid to the back of the chassis for attachment. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b858e4b0bbd745799cf2/1404439383108/DSC02706.JPG Prototype Build - Sliding ATX Power Supplies to the Back The ATX power supplies are slid to the back of the chassis for attachment. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b827e4b051f5fc2b1a31/1404484669558/DSC02707.JPG Prototype Build - ATX Power Supply Attachment Both power supplies are attached to the bottom panel using four 6/32 screws each. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b890e4b0203515eaff8c/1404439612215/DSC02708.JPG Prototype Build - Installed Power Supplies Both power supplies have been installed. Also notice the motherboard back panel has been removed for easy access to the motherboard. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b8b4e4b0203515eaffd5/1404484852843/DSC02709.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Tray Installation The motherboard tray is held in-place by 4 thumbscrews. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b8f3e4b0203515eb0020/1404484872607/DSC02713.JPG Prototype Build - Card Lock-In Bracket Removed The top card lock-in bracket is removed to enable GPU card installation. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b91ae4b0203515eb006a/1404439958099/DSC02714.JPG Prototype Build - Card Installation GPU Cards are installed from the outside in with their riser cables attached to the cards. The removal of the motherboard back panel makes this process very quick and easy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b94ce4b039b45bf30b0c/1404440093621/DSC02717.JPG Prototype Build - Card Wiring Cards are installed from the outside in. Powered ribbon cables are layered with their power adapters pulled to the front of the chassis. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b97de4b039b45bf30b66/1404440281736/DSC02720.JPG Prototype Build - 7 GPU Cards Fully Installed 7 GPU cards with powered ribbon cables are installed. All power connectors are directed to the front of the chassis. USB risers would simplify this wiring and provide increased airflow. Testing with ribbon cables provides a worst case scenerio for thermal testing. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5b9c7e4b039b45bf30beb/1404440420085/DSC02724.JPG Prototype Build - 7 GPU Cards, Top View Gotta love the look of 7 GPU cards in a compact, rack mount chassis :) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5ba00e4b039b45bf30c1d/1404440607458/DSC02726.JPG Prototype Build - Card Lock-On Bracket Installed Each card had two screws holding it in place. The card lock-on bracket add extra insurance and encloses the top of the chassis. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5ba29e4b039b45bf30c53/1404485073299/DSC02729.JPG Prototype Build - Motherboard Back Panel Installed The motherboard back panel encloses the mid-section of the chassis. Using this design alternate motherboard and chassis layouts are possible. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5ba5be4b039b45bf30c84/1404440835251/DSC02733.JPG Prototype Build - Completed Build from the Back The chassis top has been added temporarily to show what the completed build will look like. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5ba90e4b03a122b36ad26/1404440964548/DSC02734.JPG Prototype Build - Attending to those Wires Now the hard part. There are a ton of wires required for 7 GPUs, and they all have to fit in the chassis without restricting air flow. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5bacfe4b03a122b36ad7a/1404485214456/DSC02736.JPG Prototype Build - Minimizing Wiring Effects on Air Flow All wires must be moved away from the front panel fan airflow and the card intakes as much as possible. The exact layout will depend on the card and power supply designs you are using. In this layout we have wire wrapped the mass of wires using velcro straps and have pulled them to each side of the chassis. We are also stowing the extra wire at the bottom of the chassis. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5baf0e4b03a122b36adb1/1404485273184/DSC02739.JPG Prototype Build - Wire Management The support at the top front of the chassis contains slots for wire management. Each card's power cabling can be attached to this support to increase air flow and reduce stress on the cards and their wiring. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5bb1be4b03a122b36ae04/1404485370778/DSC02743.JPG Prototype Build - Fan Tray Insertion An easy way to insert the first fan tray is to place it in the center of the chassis and slide it down. This makes it easy to check the wiring for clearance and adjust as necessary. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53090978e4b091b1a7927a43/53b5b3dfe4b0203515eaf920/53b5bbb0e4b0e3bc2ac8a2cc/1404485544656/DSC02746.JPG Prototype Build - Second Fan Tray Installation The second fan tray is easily installed at the top after the first fan tray is installed in the bottom of the chassis. The empty power button hole in the prototype contains a power button in production. 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