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[Build Log] Project Purple Horizon

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Thank you guys!

I can't wait to see the final product, I just finished building my purple rig, aptly named "Violette".

 

Just fyi, the Mushkin Ridgeback is amazing to paint since the heat spreaders  unscrew easily. I plasti dipped mine purple.

Do you have a build log for your purple rig? :)

Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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The motherboard

There is not a lot of good mITX motherboard on the market. In my opinion, the best options for a i5-4690k is between the EVGA Stinger and the Asus Maximum VII Impact. I decided to go with the Asus since I really liked the Bitspower full motherboar block even if I knew it has harder to find in Canada...

Installing the block was quite simple. I looked at this and followed each steps... I haven't put the wifi and sound card cards yet but I will. I will also put a purple or white vinyl on top of the "START" button. I really like how this block looks like. What do you think?

The components

  • The motherboard: Asus Maximum VII Impact [LINK]
  • The full motherboard waterblock: Bitspower AIZ97M7IITX Nickel Plated (Clear) (BP-WBAIZ97M7IITXNPAC-CL) [LINK]
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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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Thank you guys!

Do you have a build log for your purple rig? :)

Unfortunately not. I'm afraid I discovered build logs after I had put most of it together. I'm waiting for my friend with the dslr camera to drop by to take good pictures of it though. Loving yours so far!

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Fantastic pictures as always. The block needs some purple coolant running through it though :)

Yeah of course, here is a sneak preview of what I have :) I'm still not sure which way I'll go so I bought both!

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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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The memory waterblock - Part 1

I worked on the memory waterblock in the last few days. I was planning to work on the PSU first but I was too excited with this waterblock so, well, I changed my priorities :) As you're going to see, I haven't made my mind up yet about the color scheme. In fact, I haven't received my case so I'm not really sure if the purples will match (trust me, I'm crossing my fingers). Personally, I really like the purple with the two white stripes but I'm not really sure if it will be too dark once in the case. Which one do you prefer between the stock one, the full-white one, the white with the purple stripes, the full-purple and the purple with the two white stripes?

The components

  • The memory waterblock: Bitspower Universal RAM Module Water Cooling Set For 2 Banks 2-DIMMs (BP-RAMS22-CLBK) [LINK]
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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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This is amazing, fantastic work! Subbed.

Reminds me of Saints Row btw :P .

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The case has arrived

Just to let you know that I received the case today. I had some issues with UPS but everything has been sorted out.

For now, just a sneakpeak of what it looks like...

The photos

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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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Tubing - Part 1

In my last post, I had an unusual piece that I'll be using for this build. This piece will be really important because the bottom panel will be 100% custom. If everything goes as expected, the fluid will run through the bottom panel. Now that I have the case, I can start planing the tubing routing. I had an idea at the beginning of the project, but after a few tries it didn't work out too well. I'll keep working on that and show you more in a few days.

A few other things from the photos below:

  • I'm going to use some fan filters;
  • The radiator will be painted probably purple-ish with maybe some silver or purple flakes (still not sure about this);
  • I'm going to use a fan gasket between the fan and the radiator; and
  • All fittings will have the purple o-rings.
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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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The video card

As for tonight, I installed the GPU water block. As you know, It's a pretty straight forward operation but I still consider it as a long process when you take photos between each step!

  • Step 1 - Remove the air cooler by unscrewing all screws in the back of the video card and by unplugging the little connector attached from the air cooling case to the GPU board;
  • Step 2 - Download the latest installation guide from Bitspower (to be sure they haven't released a new version);
  • Step 3 - Remove the thermal paste;
  • Step 4 - Install the thermal pads;
  • Step 5 - Install the waterblock;
  • Step 6 - Install the backplate; and
  • Step 7 - Screw everything together
I decided to go with the 970 since the Project Orange Horizon will remain my gaming system. As for the Project Purple Horizon, it will only be used for everything else so most likely web-browsing and some casual games. In addition, the 970 was more affordable.

I would like to thank you again Bitspower and Darkside for sponsoring parts of this build. Thank's Roger, Thank's Daz!

Components

  • The video card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-2974-KR) LINK
  • The GPU waterblock: Bitspower VG-NGTX970ESACX Acrylic Top With Stainless Panel (Clear) (BP-WBVGNGTX970ESACXNPAC) LINK
  • The LEDs: Darkside DUAL Set 5mm DarkSide Connect Modular LED - WHITE: (DS-0354) LINK
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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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Tubing - Part 2

A small update today since I'm still working with the tubing routing. I initially wanted to go with 60° and 30° fittings but it doesn't seem to work. I tried 60° with 60°, 30° with 30° and 60° with 30° but no luck. I think the case is a little bit too small to have them aligned properly so I'm thinking that I might go with 90° and straight fittings. I'm still not sure where I'll put the pump/reservoir yet. It fits perfectly in that space, but I fear that the heat generated by the front radiator will have an impact on the pump so I'll probably move it.

The bottom panel will be 30mm thick with G 1/4 threading so I can fix my fittings straight on that panel. I'm pretty sure it will look pretty awesome.

The photos

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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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The memory waterblock - Part 2

Finally, the memory waterblock is now installed. It took me a while to complete the assembly because I made a small mistake since the Corsair Vengeance only has chips on one side. Fortunately, Dazmode published a video a few months ago about this "issue" and explained how to fix it. I've posted the tutorial below this section.

To be honest, removing the thermal pad from the heat spreader was really long. The best tool I found to remove that was my old collar stays. It's small, rigid and in plastic so it was, I think, the perfect tool to unstick the black thing from the heat spreader.

I was hesitating about the color of the memory waterblock in the [The memory waterblock - Part 1] post. I decided to go with the white vinyl with the purple stripes. The purple vinyl is a little bit too dark and I'm worried that the light will not reflect properly. It will look a little bit more common than if I went with the full purple vinyl but I think the result is pretty good. What do you think?

The tutorial

The components

  • The memory waterblock: Bitspower Universal RAM Module Water Cooling Set For 2 Banks 2-DIMMs (BP-RAMS22-CLBK) LINK
  • The memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 (CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9) LINK
  • The White 3D Carbon Fiber wrap (VViViD7-WCF-3) LINK
  • The Purple 3D Carbon Fiber wrap (VViViD7-PCF-3) LINK
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Orange Horizon (Parvum Systems S2 (mATX), i5-4690K, GTX 780TI, 16GB CL9, 500GB, Custom Loop)

Purple Horizon (Parvum Systems The Veer (mITX), i5-4690K, GTX 970, 240GB, Custom Loop)

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