Hey guys. I've been taking it easy over the holidays but it's time to get back to work. Here's a small update of what I've been working on for the front and top panel grills of the case
I previously painted them white, I then cut some molecule shapes out of white vinyl, though any colour could have worked. I then painted green over them and after drying I took off the vinyl stickers. Very simple do to and I'm very happy with the result.
Cut the side panel for the window today, went a bit crazy with the angle grinder (was gonna use a plasma cutter at work but the smallest it can cut is 50mm, would have left me with weird rounded corners), botched a couple of corners as a result. Had to fill with bog before painting. Turned out alright though. Window is in and the sealant is curing overnight, should be nice.
All photos courtesy of my Sony Potato Z3
Oops
Gutted the drive cages, case is surprisingly strong without them, no wobble unless some decent pressure is applied.
So much green (may have applied it a little thick, we'll see).
Tinned food makes for a great weight. Put a sheet of film down so I don't wind up getting silicone all over my table...
www.HEX-GEAR.com for R40 Case
www.Dazmode.com for any Darside Product
Hi,
NDA is lifted
I am pleased to introduce a new player in the market of the computer case
Hex Gear, ( www.hex-gear.com )
this new player comes from the other side of the Atlantic
designed by two great PC Modder, Nate George and Hans Peder Sahl
I am pleased to be part of the launch of this spectacular computer case
and want to say Thanks to Hex Gear and Darkside for their support
the case is Black and White for the moment
Hex Gear provide me a Color Accent pack to change the front and back black acrylic to a light blue (same shade as Pastel Blueberry)
i will receive it beginning of January
Now place to some photos
A couple months ago I made the forum topic “concept diagonalmod” http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/104747-concept-diagonal-build-in-cm690-adv-ii/ with lots of 3D-rendered pictures.
The main reason for mounting everything diagonal is because “I want to be unique” and the diagonal parts of the case would follow my 45° angled wall
Every watercooling component is going to be from EK as I love their design. I didn’t want too many rounded edges. I also wanted to fit the biggest radiator that would fit while keeping the motherboard at a 45° angle. So it’s a 3*140 rad.
Made the 3d file as accurate as I could
I probably will put some RGB LEDs in it. Maybe I will let the color depend on the music playing.
Welcome to my next build! This one has been kind of on the backburner for quite some time, as I've been waiting on the case. This will be a very clean promotional build for a new case from a new case manufacturer, of which I still can't disclose... yet, hence the "censored" area of the sponsor line up above.
I have the case in my possession and will show it as soon as I'm allowed (very soon) via photos and a video overview. The case itself is very clean, well made, and just oozes quality. I look forward to showing it off and doing this build with it.
Leading up to my ability to show the case I will of course, in my typical fashion, be photo-logging all of the other parts to be used in the build. This thing will be a powerhouse!
Main Components:
Motherboard: EVGA X99 Micro
CPU: Intel 5960x
Memory: G Skill DDR4 2400 32Gb
GPU: 2 x Nvidia Titan Z
PSU: EVGA 1600w G2
SSD: 3 x Intel 730 480Gb
Watercooling Components:
CPU Block: EK Supremacy Clean CSQ Nickel
GPU Blocks: 2 x EK Titan Z Nickel
Ram Blocks: EK Monarch Acetal + Nickel
Radiators: EK Coolstream PE 240mm + 360mm
Pump: UNDECIDED
Reservoir: UNDECIDED
Tube Fittings: Rocket Science 1/2 inch (12.7mm) tube fittings
Other Fittings (Misc): UNDECIDED
Tubing: Chrome/Nickel plated 1/2 inch (12.7mm) copper
Coolant: UNDECIDED
Other Components:
Fans: UNDECIDED
Cables: Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables
Lighting: Darkside Connect LED strips
Well I'm new to this forum stuff so please be gentle, its my first time
This is a build log of my new build (hopefully) I decided to try and build a case from scratch and with few new bits and bobs into it. What i want to achieve in this build is a nice clean build horizontal and vertical tubing runs with rigid tubing. I was inspired by some great cases like Caselabs and Corsair, and started to look around and although they are great cases none of them had what i wanted in one case. Which meant that i would have to buy an expensive case only to have to modify it to how i wanted it. Hence why i am trying to build on from scratch with all the bits that i want.
HOPEFULLY I WILL NOT BALLS IT UP!!
Background Info:
i meet a very good friend of mine in 2012 who got me hooked on this very expensive obsession of water cooling. I have been water cooling for about 2 years now. i started out with those EK kits you can buy and have slowly progressed.
Future Build:
Case: Built from scratch
MOBO: Asus Rampage IV formula
MOBO Tray: Lian Li
CPU: i7 3820
GPU: Asus GTX 690
Ram: Ripjaws Z 16GB
Power Supply: Thortech Thunderbolt 850W
Sleeving: MDPC RED, Black, Light Grey (Heat shrinkless)
Colour Scheme: Red, Black, and Silver/Grey
Water Cooling bits:
Water Blocks: EK for both CPU and GPU
Pump: 2 x D5
Rads: 2 x XSPC EX360 Crossflow Radiator, 1 x EK XT 360
Fans: 9 X Scythe Gentle Typhoons
Res: Bitspower 250 tube
Tube: Primochill rigid tubing (Clear) (First time using rigid tubing) :0
Fluid:2 x Primochill red 1L
Fittings: Primochill revolver Silver Nickel, plus a combo of 90/45 degrees from bitspower and EK
Ok now i will try and attempt to insert a few pics. And a few teasers of what is to come .
Starting today, and lasting until March 31st, enthusiasts [removed] to read up on the case, our work, and the myriad tiers available to backers.
...And yes, that's right, we're on [removed]- after hearing feedback from you all, we realized that many people felt that it was the better platform to be on, compared to Indiegogo. As such, we've spent the past few weeks recreating our renders in photographs, and producing a video in collaboration with Alexandra Zanca, so that we could refactor our crowdfunding page and launch on the original crowdfunding platform! It's been a grind, to be sure, but we're very happy with the result, and think you all will be too.
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I'd encourage everyone to look at the page itself to see all the tiers and stretch goals available, and the details for each, but a summary of them is below (excerpted from the Kickstarter page):
Our Tiers:
For the crowdfunding campaign, we have a variety of tiers available that provide backers with Cerberus as a reward. However, for those who are interested in supporting our community-empowered work, but aren't interested in receiving an enclosure, we've partnered with local artist Carissa Reynolds, and commissioned a beautiful original watercolor that we'll be emblazoning on a limited run of products.
For as little as $5 (plus shipping), you can support our work, while receiving a high-quality US-made item depicting Reynolds' stunning illustration. You can even pledge to a tier whereby you can commission a piece of custom Cerberus artwork by Carissa, just for you!
All of these options include the following, and provide healthy commissions to the artist:
A pair of stickers, for just $5.
A vivid poster, for $20.
A comfy t-shirt, for $30.
A Cerberus Art Pack containing all of the above, for $50.
A Signature Cerberus Art Pack, that contains all of the above and is signed, for $100.
A Cerberus Art Commission —which enables backers to receive a 6" x 6" watercolor rendering of a Cerberus, made by Carissa Reynolds and customized to reflect your preferred breed, pose, action, and expression — for just $175.
Finally, you can even pledge to receive the watercolor itself, which we'll custom frame and have signed by Carissa, for $499.
For backers that want an enclosure, we have a few tiers available, all of which let you choose between white or black panels, and SFX or ATX PSU-compatible internal frames. Starting at $249 (plus shipping):
The base Cerberus, available for a pledge of $249.
Cerberus Plus — an enclosure with your choice of a carrying handle upgrade, or an integrated side window upgrade — for $279.
Cerberus Pro — an enclosure with both a carrying handle and a side window upgrade — for $299.
Cerberus Signature Edition — a Pro version of Cerberus complete with a Signature Cerberus Art Pack — for $399.
And finally, Cerberus Limited Edition: A Signature Edition Cerberus, with the ultimate in customizability: the ability to paint the exterior any color you'd like (that's available to our manufacturer) — for $999.
Our Stretch Goals
Our funding goal is $150,000, which roughly translates into 500 cases ordered, and at that quantity Cerberus is available in white or black as a default. However, we've also been able to work with our manufacturer in order to provide additional colors as stretch goals, if we reach higher quantities of cases sold.
If we reach $225,000 (roughly 750 cases), we can offer Cerberus in a handsome Carmine Red:
And if we reach $300,000 (roughly 1000 cases), we can also offer Cerberus in a deep Azurite Blue, similar to our very first prototype:
Reaching those stretch goals won't be easy, but if we do, all backers will be able to enjoy an even greater level of customization, and pick their favorite color following the conclusion of the crowdfunding campaign.
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James and I have been looking forward to this day for well over a year, and it's simply crazy to us that the crowdfunding campaign has finally arrived. And although it's been a big push to properly prepare for today, we'll be working throughout the length of the Kickstarter campaign to do all that we can to promote our work, and give the campaign the best possible chance of success. Look forward to some appearances of our prototype with a few channels/publications - as well as some newfound press attention, if we're lucky!
Of course, there's much that you all can do to support our work, too, from pledging to receive a case (of course), to pledging to receive one of the art tiers, to even simply posting on social media and letting others know about Cerberus. This project has been a community-based one from the beginning, and as such, every dollar and every mention makes a tangible difference. Furthermore, even awareness that doesn't directly translate into pledges accomplishes one of our most important aspirations: so preach the philosophy behind our work, and show the industry what's possible with the right amount of passion and purpose.
Anyways, there's one more section I'd like to except from the Kickstarter page:
Finally, our thanks to everyone who made Cerberus possible
Cerberus is a passion product fueled by the enthusiast community we call home, but it’s just one of many ideas and designs we’ve worked on in the past year and a half. Even so, to get Cerberus to this point required that we stand on the shoulders of giants, and utilize a trove of community feedback throughout the development process. As such, we'd like to recognize those who got us here:
Finally, our thanks to everyone who made Cerberus possible
Cerberus is a passion product fueled by the enthusiast community we call home, but it’s just one of many ideas and designs we’ve worked on in the past year and a half. Even so, to get Cerberus to this point required that we stand on the shoulders of giants, and utilize a trove of community feedback throughout the development process. As such, we'd like to recognize those who got us here:
The HardForum, LTT, and SFF Forum communities, which have contributed an unfathomable amount of commentary, criticism and praise over the past year.
The NCASE team, and many other creators, for inspiring us and trailblazing the way community-designed products like Cerberus can be made.
Protocase and Sliger Designs, for working with us endlessly to develop prototypes and the final design.
Rick Trilling, for his superb pro bono legal counsel.
Paul Lazarovich, for his assistance with editing our website copy, as well as for all of his advice on promoting and sharing our work.
Jeffery Weber, for creating many of the digital assets used on our website.
Carissa Reynolds, for offering to do a commissioned work in support of Kimera Industries.
Alexandra Zanca, for filming & editing our Kickstarter video.
Anyone and everyone that has assisted or contributed to us, in ways big or small — whatever contribution you've made, know that we wouldn't have gotten here without it!
It's through all of our hard work, and the assistance of everyone above, that this project will be successful. Thank you!
It's you all that have made our efforts meaningful, and you all that will make production of Cerberus a reality. Thanks again for the feedback, the enthusiasm, and support.
— Hercules in Homer's Odyssey
We are so excited, and so incredibly proud, to be able to introduce Project Nova's final form: a product that's the result of nearly two years of work, three generations of prototypes, hundreds of thermal and performance tests, and ongoing community discussion throughout. When James and I [to be clear, I'm James but I'm just copying what Joshua wrote] first began to work together, I don't know that either of us knew where Project Nova would ultimately take us - and yet, as we look at the final version of our project, everything about it seems completely logical, and beautifully inevitable. Our patience has been mightily tested over the past few months, but we are now able, at long last, to reap the rewards.
Friends, followers, and newcomers: the wait is finally over. Say hello to Cerberus.
The last substantive update we've provided on Cerberus, in terms of features and functionality, was all the way back in Fall 2015, and although we've mentioned or alluded to some of the changes we've incorporated since, their sum vastly exceeds the individual value of each one. The final version of Cerberus, even with its clear lineage with past prototypes, is very much distinct in both form and function. It is the essence of Project Nova, but refined in a manner only possible with experimentation and the passage of time.
Of course, our work has hardly been limited to design: everything from our manufacturing pipeline, to our crowdfunding campaign, has been in active development for months, and some of our most substantial (and late-breaking) developments will come from those fronts as well. A good design is merely half of the equation when it comes down to delivering quality enclosures to you all - a capable manufacturing pipeline, strong crowdfunding campaign and robust fulfillment plan all carry just as much weight, and therefore took up just as much of our time and energy to perfect.
In any case, the updated product page on our website details the fundamental features of Cerberus at a high level, but for our followers I wanted to provide a write-up that focuses on the specific changes we've introduced into this final version - as well as some more words spent on how Cerberus will be built and sold in the months ahead.
We've waited long enough! So let us begin to explore, starting with the newest features we've incorporated into Cerberus's design.
Part I: Features
Dimensions
Cerberus's final dimensions are 303 x 170 x 354mm, leading to an overall volume of 18.2L. Though this is a tad bit larger than the last prototype, the benefits of the minor space increase are substantial (and to which I'll elaborate on in a moment), and the increase itself constitutes a mere 5% difference that's imperceptible to the eye.
Portability and space efficiency were among the original tenets of Project Nova's design, and they remain in full force within Cerberus. For portable workstations, multi-GPU rigs and VR-focused contexts, Cerberus's combination of component flexibility and size make it a revelation, and a substantial leap forward, for enthusiasts and for the industry as a whole.
Aesthetics
Cerberus sees a dramatic refinement in appearances for its final iteration, and its facelift is undoubtedly one of the most exiting updates we've made. Our last prototype embraced an industrial look to match the utilitarian focus of the design, but Cerberus strikes a much better balance, finding a way to retain that practicality and marry it with a refined, minimalist, and distinctive look.
Much of this evolution is a direct consequence of the materials and manufacturing methods made available to us through our manufacturer. For example, through them, we've been able to secure industrial-grade powder coatings that will be available in Obsidian Black and Pearl White as standard - with a rich Carmine Red available as a stretch goal for our crowdfunding campaign. And across all the coatings, we've selected a fine-textured matte finish that imparts an ultra-premium feel, exudes vivid color, and provides exceptional durability. For the black powder coat in particular, the texture and color lends Cerberus a particular sheen that catches the light in an interesting and eye-catching manner, shifting the hue ever so slightly as you shift your perspective.
Of course, changes weren't limited to our selection of coatings. Cerberus's panels have also seen a complete redesign: gone are the sliding hooks, and all the seams and bends they introduce; all panels on Cerberus are now uniform flat sheets of metal, with sharp edges that complement the enclosure's minimalist design. The face of Cerberus has eliminated several bends along the edges, embracing a simplified gull-wing-like profile. The I/O for the enclosure has been moved to the top, lending the front a cleaner and more understated look. And, best of all, we've adopted an industrial-grade pin-and-clip system to secure all panels to the chassis, relying on 100% steel hardware to provide convenient toolless removal, without the fragility of the plastic clips commonly used in industry.
Finally, the external vents themselves have been adjusted, with smaller cutouts, minor adjustments to positioning, and the elimination of the non-functional vents behind the motherboard tray.
Infinite Vents
Speaking of vents, perhaps the most impressive single feature we're introducing with Cerberus is an original and innovative mounting system, that we've decided to call "Infinite Vents". For past prototypes, we relied on traditional static mount points that essentially pre-determined where and what kind of hardware could be installed - but for Cerberus, we wanted a solution that could more effectively use the limited internal space of a SFF enclosure.
After considerable experimentation, we've developed a low-restriction vent pattern of tessellated slats, which freely allow air through whilst providing a continuous plane upon which hardware can be mounted. This means that, wherever there are Infinite Vents, anything from storage to fans to radiators can be secured to the enclosure, at precisely the desired location, with nearly infinite adjustability.
Another benefit of this vent design, coupled with the alterations in Cerberus's dimensions, is greatly increased component compatibility. 92mm, 120mm, and now 140mm fans can be mounted on the front or bottom of the enclosure. Pairs of 2.5" and 3.5" drives can be secured anywhere along the Infinite Vents by use of the included brackets. 120mm and 240mm radiators can be installed. Pumps and reservoirs are now more easily and readily installed, for the adventurous. And we've even put in place two additional 2.5" mount points on the motherboard tray itself, adjacent to the motherboard, for users who have many drives, or who otherwise want to keep the vents free to hold additional hardware.
With Project Nova, options for internal hardware were numerous. But with Cerberus, they are seemingly infinite, achieving a level of customizability that few enclosures of any size have been able to provide to date.
ATX PSUs
Cerberus's default configuration is that of mounting a SFX or SFX-L power supply at the front of the chassis, and we recommend this method for the great majority of enthusiasts and builds, even across most dual-GPU rigs. However, given the desire by some to use standard ATX power supplies, our most recent prototype included a (clumsy but functional) optional bracket that allowed for such units to be installed on the back, above the motherboard.
With the final version, however, we've been able to work with our manufacturer to provide a much more elegant solution: enthusiasts can now decide at the time of purchase whether they want SFX or ATX support, and they'll receive an enclosure that was designed and built specifically for that form factor. In this way, we're able to do away with brackets entirely, provide a clean and more rigid frame, and eliminate the extra cost of a bracket for those who choose to go the ATX route.
Options
Finally, throughout Project Nova's evolution, we've been working on the option to add an integrated handle, in order to provide the absolute best possible portability to those who desire easy travel above all else. With Cerberus, we're now able to provide this solution as an upgrade that's custom-made for the enclosure, rather than as an off-the-shelf add on.
Each handle we make is custom-designed and carved from solid billets of aluminum, with chamfers and a powder coat finish offering superior ergonomics and just the right amount of friction to provide a confident grip. And the handle itself integrates directly into the internal chassis of Cerberus, with a pre-installed bracket providing the strength necessary to support carrying even the heaviest of rigs around.
Another popular (and frequently requested) option was that of adding a plexiglass window to the bottom of Cerberus, for those who desire to showcase their meticulously-built desktops from the outside, and we're very happy to say that this too will be available as an upgrade option for enthusiasts. With the recent attention that AMD, nVidia and component manufacturers alike have given to the aesthetics of GPU shrouds, the window is a simple yet powerful way to personalize your build, and show off the potent hardware that powers it.
Part II: Manufacturing
Now that the picture of what Cerberus will be like is complete, we should take a step back and explain how Cerberus will be made. As we've stated on numerous occasions throughout the past year, a considerable amount of our work and development on Cerberus involved us finding a manufacturer that would meet our exacting standards of quality and reliability.
During this search, we quickly realized that domestic manufacturing of Cerberus - compared to relying on third parties in China or Taiwan - would yield impressive benefits that lined up well with our biggest concerns and priorities. A US-based manufacturer would enable faster and more constant communication between us and engineers on the floor, for example, expediting production and enabling any issues to be resolved quickly. A local factory could produce enclosures rapidly, and get them to many of our campaign backers weeks or even months faster. And quality controls and engineering inspections could remain airtight, and follow our exact criteria.
Knowing all of this, James and I set forth on a multi-month odyssey, reaching out to a laundry list of manufacturers of all sizes, located throughout the United States. And every time we combed through our options, made calls, and sent out emails to potential partners, one firm stood out above the rest: Sliger Designs, a manufacturer based out of Sparks, Nevada.
Our manufacturing pipeline is so important that we've actually made a page on the website detailing what it looks like, and why it matters, so I won't elaborate too much on those points here. But to summarize: As we've worked with Sliger for the past six-or-so months, making the last run of prototypes and finalizing our design, their communication and craftsmanship alike have been superb, and we've been thoroughly impressed with the level of transparency and access we've been given into their production processes - all of which fulfill our primary concerns of ensuring timely delivery of quality cases to our backers. Furthermore, the facilities, capacity, and talent they have at their disposal is impressive, and builds significant confidence in their ability to deliver what we - and you all! - are looking for in a case.
Simply put, we are stoked to be able to work with them on Cerberus, and the prototypes they've provided to us already are a testament to the quality they can deliver, and that we've been looking to provide, come time for production. As a luxury enclosure, Cerberus is meant to be crafted, not made, and Sliger's engineers genuinely fulfill that title of being "craftsman" within their discipline.
Part III: The crowdfunding campaign
Finally, we end with perhaps the most important announcement of all: the timing of our crowdfunding campaign. Kimera Industries will be launching a Indiegogo campaign in support of production for Cerberus on March 1st, just over a few weeks from today.
Throughout the campaign, enthusiasts will be able to pledge to tiers that provide the default Cerberus configuration, as well as units that come with the optional handle and/or side window. For the campaign as a whole, we'll also have an additional stretch goal (beyond the standard funding goal) for enabling Carmine Red as a color option for backers.
We're not keeping our tiers to enclosures alone, however, and I'm excited to share that we'll also have a variety of tiers available to those who would like to support us, but aren't interested in receiving an enclosure themselves. Many crowdfunding campaigns will typically provide rudimentary tiers that have logo-emblazoned stickers or shirts as the reward, but for Cerberus, we wanted to do something a little more unique, and more special. As such, we've partnered with an incredibly talented local artist, and commissioned an original work in watercolor in celebration of the campaign.
Rather than slap our logo on some cheaply-made swag and shove it out the door, we've worked with Carissa Reynolds to have this beautiful illustration produced, and will instead be putting her work on limited edition stickers, prints, and shirts - all made by domestic manufacturers, using the highest possible quality materials. In addition, the artist-signed print itself will also be available as a tier, with custom framing at the backer's discretion included (assuming I don't buy the print myself)!
And finally... our thanks
To be honest, we weren't sure how to wrap up this announcement, other than to repeat over and over and over again how humbled and thankful we are for all of the dialogue, engagment, and support we've received over the past two years in connection to this project. So I'm just going to go ahead and do that:
Thank you to our first followers, and those who provided critical feedback and insight during the earliest stages of Cerberus's development.
Thank you to the professors, industry insiders, fellow project creators, and other community members that contributed their time and expertise (often pro bono) in order to realize our vision.
Thank you to the manufacturers and other third parties we've worked with, building prototypes, iterating designs, and spending long afternoons and evenings spent fixing those darn half-a-millimeter tolerance issues.
And, most of all, thank you to everyone reading this right now, for your interest, your support, and your care. We'll find a way to pay you all back, we promise!
In just a few weeks, we'll be launching a crowdfunding campaign that could flounder or flourish, but no matter the outcome, we couldn't be more proud, and more fulfilled with the work we've accomplished. As we feverishly promote our work, and prepare the crowdfunding campaign for launch, we'd like to encourage all of you to explore Cerberus, provide your thoughts and feedback, and get the word out about our impending campaign, as March 1st will be here sooner than you think!
Another project, I know , another one but like I said, impossible to live without project
Use of this new rig: …….heu……………..do I really need another one?...................... I don’t know for now, maybe simply sell it,
I named this one “Snef’s Purple Chimera”
Steps 1: Ordering parts
Computer parts CPU: Intel i5-3570k: received Mobo: Gigabyte Z77iTX Wifi” order Ram: 8BG (2 x 4) Gskill Ripjaw-X 2133: received GPU: 1 x Powercolor Radeon™ HD 7950: received Case: CaseLabs S3 White received Power Supply: Strider plus 500: received SSD: 1 x OCZ Octane 128Gb: received HD: 2 x 2.5 WD 500GB 7200trm: received
Mods Parts Sleeving: darkside White and purple Sleeving: received Led: don’t know for now Case lightning: purple led strip GPU backplate: 1 x EK (CSQ) Backplate Radeon 7950 White order PSU cable, Silverstone short cable kit received a lot of fan splitter and molex spliter: received
Cooling Case and Radiator fans: 7 x Xigmatek purple led: received Fan Controller: Bitfenix Recon white received Radiator: 2 x XSPC EX240: received CPU: EK Supremacy nickel plexi Clean: order GPU: 1 x EK FC-7950 Nickel plexi: order Pump: 1 x DDC 3.1: order Pump Top: EK Pump top White, received Reservoir: EK res X3 150mm white Cap received Tubing: E22 plexi tube 12mm/10mm: received Coolant: 2 x Mayhems Purple pastel: received Fittings: 20 x Bitspower Multi-Link Adapter BP-MWWP-C47: received Fittings: 90, spacer and rotary 90 degre white fitings: order
that's it for now for parts
now starting build
first sorry for pics but they will be better
ok now only painted power supply and start sleeving but everything start somewhere
24 pins sleeving
PSU and 24pins done
receive my GPU, its a reference PCB but not reference cooler, ssd will be white with a special ting on it, and painted 2.5 to 3.5 adapter for a WD black 500G
ahhhhh these feet are perfect for a Caselabs S3, this little red thing want race with my previous gift
I post this pics to show what happens with white sleeving with colored cable, but I don't have tools to do my cable, next project you will not see this again, but need to bevery close to see it
and I don't understand why fan look blue, they are UV, in person they are Purple
I really don't like where is the 24 pins on motherboard but I will keep it finally, not a the right place but not so bad
ait5 for other rad on top, I will paint the Un Holder and res mount white, and not sure but I think change rear fan for a purple led one,
I change connector for purple connector, I think I will put purple sticker on motherboard's 24 pins
with door, the 24 pins is not so bad, not a the real place but....., think if I keep gigabyte or change for an Asrock or stinger but its another $150 and more just for cable placement.......... not sure at this moment
I really like the fan In front, they seem to be invisible and only led are visible, change switch but the led on power switch are very low or dimmed, maybe in next order
I painted XSPC memory adapter, I really like the result
with side panel
I changed all connector for purple connectors, I really like it, I painted the res holder in white a lot better than black
look the color of the pastel purple coolant, wow!, I think its a perfect match
Like I said, still have a lot of job but I really like the purple theme,
but this will be a little bit longer project, heuu in think :blahblah:
Parts list
Hardware Cpu: Intel I7 3770k: *Received* Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Extreme: *Received* Mem: 16 Gb (4x4)Corsair Dominator GT 2133: *Received* GPU: 2 x HD7970 reference: *Received* Case: LD PC-V4 TestBench: *Received* PSU: Silverstone ST1500: *Received* SSD: OCZ vertex 4 256Gb: *Received* Hdd: 3 x WD 500Gb Black 7200trm 2.5” drive in raid 0: *Received*
Cooling Fan: 12 x Corsair SP120 hp white: *Received* Fan Controller: Lamptron touch: Need To Order CPU Block: EK Supremacy (CSQ) Plexi Nickel (polish): *Received* Ram Block: EK Ram CSP plexi nickel (polish): *Received* GPU: 2 x EK-FC7970 CSQ Plexi Nickel (polish): *Received* GPU: EK-FC7970 Backplate white: *Received* Rad: 2 x XSPC EX360 multiport: *Received* Reservoir: EK-Multioption X3 RES 400 with white top and bottom: *Received* Pump: D5 Vario: *Received* Pump top: EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ - WHITE Acetal: *Received* Tubing: Primochill Advanced LRT Clear 3/8” – 5/8”: *Received* Fittings: Bitspower compression fitting, angle and spacer all white, Koolance QDC (silver or black not sure now): Need To Order Coolant: EK Coolant Blood Red: *Received* Thermal paste: MX-4 and Gelid (EK): *Received*
Mod Sleeving: Darkside White and Red 2mm, 4mm and 10mm Sleeving *2mm and 4mm Received* Need To Order 10mm Connector: all white connector: *Received* White, Black and Red paint: *Received* Full White, Red and Black Sticker: *Received* Red and black screw, and thumb screw: *Received* And more, inspiration will come in the building process
anyway for now its only a Teaser
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. . . . . . . . . . Nahhhhhh, its not just a teaser, I have more pics :ass:
i'm still in panning mode and need to chose coolant/sleeving mode
my sleeving will be white with color accent
but I have 2 color first Yellow Sand
the only issue is the coolant, im sure its possible to have this color with yellow , orange, red and blue dye
the second, sure , RED
no issue with collant, maybe Feser pure red or Blood red
UPDATE: Finally choose Red, next Build will be Yellow sand
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- little work on fan
I want to know the result of little idea I have in my head with the fan and I think the results is really great
start another build, this one is for me, my personal Gaming Rig
Snef's Bloody Angel
you will see, most of the parts are pretty similar to Sand of God you're right, i will disassemble "Sand of God" i need more .........muscle...... i still think the Mercury S5 is one of best case on planet but Horizontal board is not for me i need a real "TOWER of POWER", at begening, Enthoo Primo white was my first choice but i saw new case on caselabs store, The SMA8 i sent an email to caselabs to know the shipping rate and i finally choose Caselabs SMA8
generally i try to search for a unique or special color combination but not this time keep it simple
Hope you will enjoy it Build setup/parts listing :
Case and accessories
• CaseLabs Magnum SMA8 White • CaseLabs 120.2 Flex-Bay Rad Mount • XXL Clear windows • 480 rad mount on top and bottom • Case Feets by Fannblade
Components
• Asus Maximus VI Formula Z87 Motherboard • Intel i7 4770K CPU • Corsair Dominator GT 16GB DDR3-2133 RAM • Asus Xonar Phoebus sound card • Silverstone Strider 1500w PSU • Galaxy GTX 780 HOF (2x) (waiting for Ti version) • OCZ Vertex 4 256GB SSD (2x) • OCZ Agility 3 240GB SSD (2x) • WD Green 3TB HDD (2x)
Cooling
• Bitfenix Spectre Pro BFF-LPRO-12025R-RP 120MM Red LED (16x) • Darkside 480 Radiator (2x) • Darkside 240 Radiator • Darkside D5 Vario Pump (2x) • EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ - WHITE Acetal (2x) • EK-Multioption X3 250 with white acetal ends (2x) • EK-UNI Holder D5 (2x) • Bitspower White Crystal Links with a lots of extenders, adapters and 90 degrees • EK-HD Tube 10/12mm 500mm - 2 pack (13x) • EK Supremacy CPU Waterblock - Plexi-Nickel CSQ (polish) • EK-RAM Dominator (CSQ) Waterblock - Plexi Nickel (polish) • EK-FB KIT ASUS M6F - Nickel • EK-FC780 GTX HOF - White Acetal+Nickel (2x) • ColdZero Custom GTX 780 HOF backplate • ColdZero Custom Xonar Phoebus backplate • Ek Water Blocks Fluid Blood Red 1000ml (4x) • Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 XT USB Fan-Controller • Aquacomputer Ultra Poweradjust (3x) • Aquacomputer Black Faceplate 5.25 Mount Tray for Poweradjust 2 • Aquacomputer Flow sensor mps flow 400, G1/4 (2x)
Sleeving, Cable and lightning
• Darkside Red • Darkside White • Darkside Fan spliter • Darkside Led strips • Darkside 12" ( 30cm ) Dimmable Rigid LED Strip V2 • and a lot of custom cables
Mods
• Painting ram • Painting Waterblock • Painting radiator • Painting Pump mount
finally not so much mod, Caselabs generally dont need physical mod to acheive a good build i saw we can order parts for any case now, i can drill some hole in midplate and back panel
some parts already in my hands, some are ordered and i will order the rest in march
i will try to do a little Video (Vlog) of every steps of this build, for sure, i will post a lot of pics the first video will be Death of Sand of God, post pics and video of how I Disassembled sand of god
Hi
im on new project,
Snef's "Sand of God"
very hard to find good name lollll
this rig will be my main rig, replacement of extremmmme red demon
start with parts list
Hardware
Cpu: Intel I7 4770k:
Motherboard: Asus Gryphon with Armor kit
Mem: 16 Gb (4x4)Corsair Dominator GT 2133:
GPU: 2 x Galaxy GTX780 HOF
Case:Caselabs S5 with Pedestal white
PSU: Silverstone ST1200-G with pp05 short cable
SSD: OS: 4 x Samsung 840 pro 256GB and 1 x samsung evo 1TB
Cooling
Fan: 4 x Corsair AF120 + 9 x Corsair SP120 High Performance
Fan Controller: Aquaero 6
CPU Block: EK Supremacy (CSQ) Plexi Copper (polish) or clean:
Ram Block: EK Ram CSP plexi copper (polish) or clean
GPU: 2 x EK white 780 HOF water block
Rad: 2 x XSPC RX360 + 1 x XSPC EX360
Reservoir: 2 x EK-Multioption X3 RES 250 with white top and bottom:
Pump: 2 x D5 Vario:
Pump top: Bitspower clear plexi dual D5 pump top
Tubing: E22 10/12mm hard tubing or EK 10/12 hard tubing
Fittings: Bitspower compression and hard tubing fittings, angle and spacer all white,
Coolant: Mayhems custom color (Bauhaus gold)
Thermal paste: MX-4 and Gelid (EK)
Mod
Sleeving: Darkside White and Yellow sand 2mm, 4mm and sata data Sleeving
Connector: all white connector: [
Paint: Rust-Oleum white primer and paint and Plasti-dip and Bauhaus Krylon paint
Full custom White and yellow sand Sticker
white and gold screw, and thumb screw:
And more, inspiration
thats it for now, still in planning mode
need to find how to mix coolant and dye to have the right yellow
thanks
