[Build Log] Snef's Icy Blue Angel

[Snef]

Hi everyone

After http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/7825-snefs-extremmmme-red-demon/", i started another project (impossible to live without project)

but like i said, im not a modder but more a builder

but this time i will put more paint on the rig

this project will ber my wife's gaming rig

Steps 1: Ordering parts

Computer parts

CPU: Intel i5-3570k: received

Mobo: Asus Z77 Sabertooth: received

Ram: 8Gb (2 x 4) Corsair Vengeance Low Profile White GT CML16GX3M2A1600C9W: received

GPU: 1 x AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 Black Edition 3GB 1000MHZ FX-797A-TNBC: received

Case: CaseLabs SM8 White received

Power Supply: TX750M: received

SSD: 1 x OCZ Octane 128Gb: received

HD: 1 x Seagate 1.5TB: received

Mods Parts

Sleeving: darkside White and Blue Sleeving: received

Led: 3 x XSPC 3mm dual led Blue: received

Case lightning: 3 x DazMode - 12" LED Light - UV: received

GPU backplate: 1 x EK (non CSQ) Backplate Radeon 7970 White received

PSU cable, Corsair PSU Gen 2 white cable received

a lot of fan splitter and molex spliter: received

Cooling

Case and Radiator fans: 13 x Bitfenix Spectre led Blue: received

Fan Controller: G-VANS - GV-CT-7 (FC Touch): received

Radiator: 2 x XSPC EX360: received

CPU: XSPC Raystorm: received

GPU: 1 x Razor 7970 Full Cover Block (new style): received

Pump: 1 x DDC 3.1: received

Pump Top: EK Pump top Clear, received

Reservoir: Bitspower - Z-Tank 250 (Clear Cap) received

Tubing: 10 feet XSPC 3/8 - 5/8 clear tubing: received

Tubing: Bitspower Crystal Link (4 of each size): received

Tubing: E22 plexi tube 12mm/10mm: received

Coolant: 2 x Mayhems Bluberry: received

Fittings: 16 x Bitspower Multi-Link Adapter BP-MBWP-C47: received

Fittings: 90, spacer and rotary 90 degre white fitings: received

thats it for now for parts

Steps 2: unboxing and painting

i will paitn a lot of parts, all will be white

Sabertooth armor

Radiator

power supply

GPU backplate

GPU waterblock (only the black plate, no paint on acrylic)

Fan controller

CPU waterblock

yes, i know, a lot of white but wait and see.......

Steps 3: Build

ok Little Update

I start painting some parts, sorry for pics , I only have my phone with me,

I don't have Hannoverfist skill and tools but it will be more than expected

Fisrt, before painting any computer part, please be sure it work at 100%, a couple of day on bench test

I let prime95, memtest and occt run for more than 12 hours each on bench test, just to be sure

Oh no, a nude motherboard,

Z77 Sabertooth without the thermal armor

after 2 layer of primer and one layer of matt white, weird on pics its not white. that what appen when you take pics with phone ;)

still a lot of job and painting need to be done

I hope the Bluberry pastel will pop and keep the "really Clean look with crystal Clear white"

I think matt white are the right finish, I don't think glossy are good for plastic,

anyway

a couple more pics, I hope little bit better

really like the finish of the paint, like I said, similar to bitfenix case, I like that

and this fane controller are made in brush aluminum, not really good with Caselabs finish,

I give a shoot of sanding, juste for sure

this one is for showing the white glow, I will make some test with white light and blue light in the case, white light is not so bad

and now the star of this project (sure, after Caselabs SM8):cheer2:

I think need a color light on this one, with a blue reflect on thermal armor, the effect will be really good

results

First, Bitspower Z-Tank 250mm

Not so bad with mounting kit in white instead of black

Rad

XSPC EX360 in White with one set of Fan (blue led fan), one on top and one in front of the case

Tubing and fittings

all tubing will be Bitspower Crystal link and coolant will be Mayhems Blueberry pastel

I really like the result with white fitting with a real clear tubing , the blue will pop in a white rig

some angle adapter, stop fittings, thermal sensor and thumbscrew

i will finish it today

the final pics tomorrow or tonight

[MzCatieB]

if this was my build i would replace the Brown piece on the south bridge and respray it white

[tp95112]

Man thats sick paint job good luck on the final project

[Snef]

if this was my build i would replace the Brown piece on the south bridge and respray it white

i was on the same idea, i painted heat sink on old mobo and i really dont like the result

and with accent light in the case and Video card, i will not see it

[MzCatieB]

i was on the same idea, i painted heat sink on old mobo and i really dont like the result

and with accent light in the case and Video card, i will not see it

true, but then again if it doesnt fit the theme and you know it then u know it will bug u ;)

u only need to get rid of the brown and from my experience its just about layer the primer and the actual colour atleast 2 times, then again im sure u know that cause of the amazing finish you managed on that cover O.O

[Snef]

true, but then again if it doesnt fit the theme and you know it then u know it will bug u ;)

u only need to get rid of the brown and from my experience its just about layer the primer and the actual colour atleast 2 times, then again im sure u know that cause of the amazing finish you managed on that cover O.O

 

your right on this one and I will try something a the next upgrade (add a second GPU), now to late the rig is already done

yeah...... your right........... now, I will always see this dark copper heat sink :angry:  ;)  :D

 

 

 

 

receive a little goodies from CaseModContest

 

 

I will change the ugly rubber feet on the Case labs SM8

[losinator501]

Looking forward to seeing results :D looks like some high quality parts you got there!

[DyGr00339]

Wow.

[TicTac]

Nice dude looks awesome can not wait for more!

[alpenwasser]

Oooh dear god it's purrrdy :)

Seriously, very nice work, looking forward to more.

[notenoughtv]

I can't wait to see the finished product

Paint job looks amazing

[Nit3Rid3R]

Wow, very interested in seeing how this will come out, followed.

 

Also, how did you paint your motherboard? The finish looks really good. 

[Samdb]

The white Sabertooth looks awesome, can't wait for my updates.

[Ymac]

Nice so far!

Subbed

[hiyayhi]

Absolutely gobbsmaking!

That white thermal armor is just beast!

[fsx1997]

"Computer parts
CPU: Intel i7-3570k: received"

i7 or i5

[Snef]

oupsssss   your right

 

its a Intel i5-3570k

[iisshaun]

Oh wow, painted Sabertooth? I've never seen that before... this is probably going to be the most whitest (that sounds terrible) build I've seen.

[Angelus]

Very nice build. I wish the PCB was white as well, but that would be very hard to do probably impossible.

[Snef]

UPDATE

HI everyone
hope all of you have a great week-end
I really need a new Camera, I can do what I want with this one

final Pics for *Icy Blue Angel *

Start without any led

 

 

and now , With Led

 

 

 

no more warranty on GPU block

 

 

 

 

and the Making-Of

 

 

my wife is really happy :kiss:

now need another project, maybe a Caselabs S3 with violet or purple theme ???????
I think I will go on Modder side

need to buy some tools

[TommyHItmarkers]

That is one sharp build! Looks like something that belongs in a hospital with how white and clean it is. Awesome work  :D

[Nicktrance]

:O that looks amazing!! it's only a few hours past the livestream and next week's build of the week has already been taken :D.

[TheProf]

This looks like a sick build!

[Lyons]

Wow, just wow. It's perfect. Excellent  :)

 

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[Ymac]

mind = blown

:o That is so awesome!