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Hello guys and girls of modding and welcome to my project build log!

 

 
The introduction
I am about to kick off another project that I have been designing for roughly 2 months now. I have this perfect opportunity to work on this project whilst I wait for PC components to come in for my ongoing black and gold Silverstone TJ07 project. The TJ07 project has been put on hold for 2 months, so the end of July is my deadline to finish this Silverstone FT03 project. This will be my fourth project since May 2013.
 
The project
This project is primarily a simple upgrade for my personal gaming rig, to turn it more into a design capable PC with boosted CPU power and looks to kill. This PC will have an upgraded CPU coming from an i5 2500k to an i7 4770k. I will also have a fully upgraded watercooling loop which will also include the GPU this time. The radiator will be no less than an 85mm thick MONSTA Phobya 400x200mm radiator sitting on the back of the FT03 case like a backpack of sorts. lastly, this project will feature aluminium "armour" panels to give it a unique look and make the external rad tie into the overall design.
 
The hardware
Silverstone Fortress FT03
Intel Core i7 4770K @4.8ghz 1.4v
ASUS Gryphon mATX Z87 + Armor Kit
Corsair Vengeance Pro 4x4GB @ 2133mhz
Silverstone Strider ST85F-P 850W PSU
ASUS GTX780 3GB SLI
Phobya Xtreme 400x200x85mm radiator
Phobya G-Silent 818 180mm fan x2
Be Quiet! SilentWings 2, 80mm PWM x2
Swiftech Apogee Drive II CPU/pump combo
EK-RES X3 110 reservior
EK-FC780 GTX Ti - Acetal+Nickel x2 
EK-FC780 GTX Ti Backplate - Black x2
Icemodz RGB LED strips
 
The Renders
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The conclusion
So to round things up, this project is going to be (hopefully) short and sweet. The custom aluminium panels I will have CNC milled as I have learnt a CAD program and created all the necessary files. All of the hardware I already own and am currently running as of writing this first post. And lastly I have had a great time designing this project first in SketchUp and learning a professional CAD software (Autodesk Inventor). I can safely say that modding is my passion, and I really hope to make it my profession!
 
The sponsors
I would like to thank Aquatuning.se for sponsoring the following items to help make this project become more than renders and 3D models:
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Thank you to Mundi at Icemodz.com, who has given the following products to make the inside of my project look as nice as it possibly could.
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Thank you to Daniel at Inet.se who has provided the project with 2x Be Quiet 80mm PWM fans, and possibly some incoming items in the near future.
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Thank you to Marie at Silverstone  for suppliing the project with the following items.
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Thank you to Karolina at Caseking.de for sponsoring some coolant and a flexible short cable kit for the Silverstone PSU.
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Thank you to Peter at EK Water Blocks which supplied the best in watercooling gear.
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The update index
 
Thank you for your interest in my build log, and I hope that you choose to subscribe and follow this project. Take care.
Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

http://www.facebook.com/metallicacidcustomspcs

 

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This looks like you are making your self one best of a machine and those renders must have taken ages to throw together.

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Kind regards,

Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen


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Oh. Hot. Damn.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

this is probably the only place i'll hang out anymore: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/274320-the-long-awaited-car-thread/

 

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I see no fans for the internal components. Are you going to install any other fans beside the one on the rad? What will you do to avoid from bending fins on the rad? Everything looks like it will be in matte black. Will you be keeping this colour scheme?

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This looks like you are making your self one best of a machine and those renders must have taken ages to throw together.

Well I think it is a beast :) The planning has been ongoing for about a month or so, but total amount of working on the model has been really fast. 

 

Sweet! why purple though D:

I really like the purple :) But there is a strong possibility of using Mayhems white pastel so that it can reflect any colour which shines through RGB LEDs.

 

Sweet! I would have choosen different components tho. 

:) To each their own. Thanks for joining the fun though :D

 

Subbed :D

Welcome! :)

 

Oh. Hot. Damn.

Thanks Terry. 

 

I see no fans for the internal components. Are you going to install any other fans beside the one on the rad? What will you do to avoid from bending fins on the rad? Everything looks like it will be in matte black. Will you be keeping this colour scheme?

I have thought about extra fans since the renders were completed and decided to utilize the 2 80mm fans spots at the bottom of the case with 2x Be Quiet Silent Wing PWM fans. The top plate design will also have some slots or design for ventilation. The fins I am not worried about as it is where no one will be able to reach them, but I can always make some kind of mesh cover at a later date if needed. Also, I will have the panels and case matt carbon black. I might polish the custom aluminium panels though depending on if I have the time and resources.

 

 

All in all guys, thank you for an already great response to the project! I hope you stick around :D

 

Best regards,

Justin

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ah that's amazing!!! I really want that! I love that case, and what you did with it!!

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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another one MA? aww sheeit time to sub

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Oh MA... this will be great, and in just 2 weeks you have your work cut out for you.

 

Milling that aluminium plate to look right will be a toughy, are you cutting it yourself or getting it milled down by someone?

 

I'm getting a Shapeoko 2 to play around with and learn on, then plan on building myself a bigger CNC so I can do all kinds of funky stuff. 

 

Best of luck my friend! I wait with anticipation! 

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Cue 40 pages of renders but little log.........

Did you not finish the 07?

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07 is on a 2 month wait so he's doing this in the meantime, as he explained.

I didnt read the intro,I have seen these pics everywhere already,I was looking for actual modding.

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I didnt read the intro,I have seen these pics everywhere already,I was looking for actual modding.

the 07 does have some building.

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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@MetallicAcid, please put spoilers. I don't like scrolling soo long.

"If it has tits or tires, at some point you will have problems with it." -@vinyldash303

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the 07 does have some building.

 

After 30 pages or what ever it is......

 

I like his builds...just not the endless waffle.....

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ah that's amazing!!! I really want that! I love that case, and what you did with it!!

Cheers Spwath! 

 

Can you connect the water to the cards like that?

 Yes, I have seen it done in other builds. It should not be a problem.

 

another one MA? aww sheeit time to sub

Thanks for joining man :D you know how I like my subs hehe!

 

Oh MA... this will be great, and in just 2 weeks you have your work cut out for you.

 

Milling that aluminium plate to look right will be a toughy, are you cutting it yourself or getting it milled down by someone?

 

I'm getting a Shapeoko 2 to play around with and learn on, then plan on building myself a bigger CNC so I can do all kinds of funky stuff. 

 

Best of luck my friend! I wait with anticipation! 

Wait, I thought I had written that I have 2 months to do this project, not 2 weeks. I have a local company here in Sweden that can do the work for me. Their CNC is non-operational and waiting on a part to come in, so the panels will be milled in about a month or so... Unless if I find somewhere else that can do the work ;)

I hope not to disappoint :)

 

Cue 40 pages of renders but little log.........

Did you not finish the 07?

I didnt read the intro,I have seen these pics everywhere already,I was looking for actual modding.

There will not be 30-40 pages of renders like the TJ07 project. I have not waffled in this build log, but I am sorry that I have no work to show so far other than that which is in the original post.
 

@MetallicAcid, please put spoilers. I don't like scrolling soo long.

I will do that just for you mate! :) 

 

 

I have a photobomb update for the sponsored parts from Aquatuning coming up within the next 3 hours of typing, and have just finished painting all the panels of the case a matt carbon black. Tomorrow will involve me going to the hardware store and buying some U-profile and start to attach the rad onto the back of the case, and taking some shots of the newly painted panels after a blast of clearcoat.

 

Best regards,

Justin

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Welcome to the first update :D

 

With this update, I am very pleased to announce Aquatuning.se as a sponsor to this project. I would just like to thank Andreas for his help and hope that he enjoys following this project. The care package from Aquatuning contained the following items:






 

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I have to say that this rad is certainly overkill - My wife just looked at the rad, shook her head and walk away. That feeling of satisfaction that overcame was simply divine! :D It is seriously heavy, and it has made me rethink the mounting method I had previously planned. It's an easy fix which involves aluminium U channel, screws, cutting, filing and painting. I will pick up the materials tomorrow and hopefully have the rad attached to the case by Tuesday night. I would do it sooner, but the latest episode of Game Of Thrones will be on tomorrow ;)

 

In other news, I have repainted all of the case in a matt carbon black tone, and my does it look great! The front panel in the above picture is already sporting the new awesome blackness!

 

I hope you have enjoyed this waffle-free update!

Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

 

 

 


 


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@MetallicAcid, please put spoilers. I don't like scrolling soo long.

Hey Terry,

 

I tried my hardest to spoiler most of the images, but every time it spoilers just one of them. I am sorry but I cannot spoiler them for you :(

 

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180mm fans on a 200mm res? interesting choice...

 

My 180mm dual was a monster @ 45mm thick. That must be exceptionally imposing.

 

I can imagine the conversation with your wife if it's anything like they are with mine...

"look at it! LOOK AT IT!"

"....."

"...you don't understand..."

"..... " *walks away*

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I tried my hardest to spoiler most of the images, but every time it spoilers just one of them. I am sorry but I cannot spoiler them for you :(

*evil laugh*

I prefer spoilerless posts, I'd rather scroll than click on spoiler

buttons all the time. :D

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