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You could buy Detroit for 100k

You could buy Detroit for 100k

Shouldn't this be called a body transplant? 

Shouldn't this be called a body transplant? 

Another tip so you don't burn your fingers is quickly dipping it in cold water after the hot water so the surface cools but it's still soft

I hope they put some work on the screen also, it is way to easy to see the touch interface on my Shield Tablet. Also, the buttons are terrible, the worst I have ever used on any portable device. They are shallow, mushy and with no travel nor tactile feedback when pressed.
Otherwise it is a really good tablet but Android needs to get it's shit together when it comes to standby power consumption.

Do you actually run 1 computer on top of the other one?

You should really consider lifting barefoot or wearing flat shoes like converse, it's better for your back and form.
I've read a couple of articles about this but I don't remember where I read them. This is not the one I read but it is quite good.

It's been a while since I posted here so I'll share my recent purchases 
 
This is my new tv. It's an LG UB8500 49inch 4K WebOS TV
 

 
This is my new EVGA GTX 980 SC to run my 1440p monitor and the TV @60Hz with HDMI 2.0, I just need a longer cable
 

 
I broke my FiiO E10's headphone jack so I'm using it as a DAC with the back speaker line out going to a new Schiit Magni Headphone amplifier for my DT990 Pros
 

 
And to replace my pebble I got a Moto 360. It really good. Even though the pixel density is not that great, it's perfect for my most used feature, media control
 

I still have two plasma TVs in my house. Not planning on getting rid of them anytime soon. Them Pioneer Kuros are dang sexy 
 
And thanks, It's Mighty Car Mods. You a fan?

It's been a while since I posted here so I'll share my recent purchases 
 
This is my new tv. It's an LG UB8500 49inch 4K WebOS TV
 

 
This is my new EVGA GTX 980 SC to run my 1440p monitor and the TV @60Hz with HDMI 2.0, I just need a longer cable
 

 
I broke my FiiO E10's headphone jack so I'm using it as a DAC with the back speaker line out going to a new Schiit Magni Headphone amplifier for my DT990 Pros
 

 
And to replace my pebble I got a Moto 360. It really good. Even though the pixel density is not that great, it's perfect for my most used feature, media control
 

It's been a while since I posted here so I'll share my recent purchases 
 
This is my new tv. It's an LG UB8500 49inch 4K WebOS TV
 

 
This is my new EVGA GTX 980 SC to run my 1440p monitor and the TV @60Hz with HDMI 2.0, I just need a longer cable
 

 
I broke my FiiO E10's headphone jack so I'm using it as a DAC with the back speaker line out going to a new Schiit Magni Headphone amplifier for my DT990 Pros
 

 
And to replace my pebble I got a Moto 360. It really good. Even though the pixel density is not that great, it's perfect for my most used feature, media control
 

It's been a while since I posted here so I'll share my recent purchases 
 
This is my new tv. It's an LG UB8500 49inch 4K WebOS TV
 

 
This is my new EVGA GTX 980 SC to run my 1440p monitor and the TV @60Hz with HDMI 2.0, I just need a longer cable
 

 
I broke my FiiO E10's headphone jack so I'm using it as a DAC with the back speaker line out going to a new Schiit Magni Headphone amplifier for my DT990 Pros
 

 
And to replace my pebble I got a Moto 360. It really good. Even though the pixel density is not that great, it's perfect for my most used feature, media control
 

On an open headphone the sound stage is much bigger, they feel more like you are listening to speakers rather than earbuds to be extreme

Can't wait for the 5K Korean monitors that might be coming

Can't wait for the 5K Korean monitors that might be coming

I hadn't considered the scaling issues, thanks

Thanks, it should be finished in a week or two

A while ago I decided to upgrade my first watercooling loop for one with acrilic tubing. A week ago I received the last package of products I needed, or so I thought so. I forgot to order the mounting clamps for the reservoir. The Bitspower reservoir I ordered for the first time I built the system didn't come with any because I got the pump mod/res combo. 
 
Anyway, since I have to pay at least 45 dollars shipping for anything  I ordered an XSPC Photon 270 because the Bitspower res already has some scratches just from handling it. It takes about 3 weeks for any package from Performance PCs to get to me (mostly because of customs). So since I was already about a month and a half just using my laptop as my main computer, I decided to ghetto mount the res with zip ties so I coould at least use my computer.
The time I have to wait for the res to arrive inspired me to write up a build log, or the end part of one at least and since I have a half decent camera now, there is no reason not to write one.
 
First off, the specs.
 
Case: Caselabs SM8
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K
GPU: AMD R9 290 4GB
RAM: 2x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury 
Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Formula
PSU: Seasonic 850W X Series 80 Plus Gold
SSD: Corsair GS 180GB (for now)
HDD: 2TB Seagate (not sure which one, it came out of a enclosed drive), 500GB WD Caviar Black inside a USB 3 enclosure for steam.
 
Peripherals and others.
 
CM Storm Quickfire
Logitech G602
Audioengine A2 Speakers
21" LG 1080p IPS monitor
27" Qnix 1440p monitor
Ebay chinese white LED Strip and some switch I bought from PPCS
White LED Delrin Vandal resistant Switch to replace the stock blue one.
 
Watercooling Parts.
 
EK Supremacy Plexi Nickel Block (Considering a full nickel top for the block)
EK Maximus V Formula Plexi Full Motherboard Block
Koolance VID-AR290X Water Block 
Phobya 60mm 480mm & 360mm rads
Swiftech D5 Pump
Bitspower Pump upgrade kit
XSPC Photon 270 reservoir
Monsoon Hardline Economy Fittings, White
EK CSQ Black Chrome fittings for the bottom part
6x Bitfenix Spectre Pro PWM White
3x Bitfenix Spectre Pro White LED
Swiftech 8 way PWM splitter
Monsoon Pro bender kit from PPCS
Monsoon Hardline 16mm acrylic tube
One piece of acrylic to cover the PSU and pump and one for the IO
 
Now the pictures.
 
This is what it looked like with the soft tubing.
I used to have an NZXT Hue. This is how the white light from it looked

 
This is how the 8 dollars for the 5 meters of LED strip from ebay looked (Didn't use 5 meters for the case)

 
For the current build.
 
The loop is only running on the 480 rad currently. I have to drain it soon so I didn't bother using the 360 too.
Most of the acrylic is already bent to shape, the only piece left to bend is the one from the chipset to the res, when it arrives I'll get that done.
 
The acrylic bending kit

 
And this happened while bending so I had to order a new one with my reservoir

 
I put 4 LED strips behind the motherboard tray to light under it, that's why the audio PCB separation looks yellow.


 
I changed the PSU fan for the PWM controlled Bitfenix fan, the stock one was too loud. This fan is plugged in and controlled by the motherboard

 
This acrilic piece will cover the IO, I have to figure out how I will stick it in place

 
This one will cover the PSU and pump

 
These will go on the piece of acrilic

 
This is how it looks now.



 
Yellow redline haha, I need to see what I do with this.

 
The mess in the back

 
The front

 
Things I would like.
 
A way to dim the interior lighting. The LED strip is running of one of the fan headers on the Swiftech splitters, I could use a 7v adapter to dim the lights but I would like a way to have more control over it
I need to think of a nice way to cover the honeycomb mesh next to the rear IO. Too much light bleeds through and it annoys me.
The case lighting makes the underglow of the motherboard barely notisable. Both are currently on the same switch. I think I will wire the underglow permanently to the PSU
 

Had a Corsair HDD cage laying around but it was too tall to fit beneath the acrylic piece.
So I took some strong scissors to it, yes, scissors.
I need to clean up the edges. Fitment is temporary.
 

 
I'll start posting smaller images, for the slower connections

I hope you lift haha

I'm curious to know how much do our community's PC weigh especially watercooled ones, because last year I built a custom loop inside a Caselabs SM8 and it ended up weighing 25 Kgs and considering this case is fully made of aluminium I was wondering how heavy something like a 900D could get.
 

A while ago I decided to upgrade my first watercooling loop for one with acrilic tubing. A week ago I received the last package of products I needed, or so I thought so. I forgot to order the mounting clamps for the reservoir. The Bitspower reservoir I ordered for the first time I built the system didn't come with any because I got the pump mod/res combo. 
 
Anyway, since I have to pay at least 45 dollars shipping for anything  I ordered an XSPC Photon 270 because the Bitspower res already has some scratches just from handling it. It takes about 3 weeks for any package from Performance PCs to get to me (mostly because of customs). So since I was already about a month and a half just using my laptop as my main computer, I decided to ghetto mount the res with zip ties so I coould at least use my computer.
The time I have to wait for the res to arrive inspired me to write up a build log, or the end part of one at least and since I have a half decent camera now, there is no reason not to write one.
 
First off, the specs.
 
Case: Caselabs SM8
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K
GPU: AMD R9 290 4GB
RAM: 2x8GB Kingston HyperX Fury 
Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Formula
PSU: Seasonic 850W X Series 80 Plus Gold
SSD: Corsair GS 180GB (for now)
HDD: 2TB Seagate (not sure which one, it came out of a enclosed drive), 500GB WD Caviar Black inside a USB 3 enclosure for steam.
 
Peripherals and others.
 
CM Storm Quickfire
Logitech G602
Audioengine A2 Speakers
21" LG 1080p IPS monitor
27" Qnix 1440p monitor
Ebay chinese white LED Strip and some switch I bought from PPCS
White LED Delrin Vandal resistant Switch to replace the stock blue one.
 
Watercooling Parts.
 
EK Supremacy Plexi Nickel Block (Considering a full nickel top for the block)
EK Maximus V Formula Plexi Full Motherboard Block
Koolance VID-AR290X Water Block 
Phobya 60mm 480mm & 360mm rads
Swiftech D5 Pump
Bitspower Pump upgrade kit
XSPC Photon 270 reservoir
Monsoon Hardline Economy Fittings, White
EK CSQ Black Chrome fittings for the bottom part
6x Bitfenix Spectre Pro PWM White
3x Bitfenix Spectre Pro White LED
Swiftech 8 way PWM splitter
Monsoon Pro bender kit from PPCS
Monsoon Hardline 16mm acrylic tube
One piece of acrylic to cover the PSU and pump and one for the IO
 
Now the pictures.
 
This is what it looked like with the soft tubing.
I used to have an NZXT Hue. This is how the white light from it looked

 
This is how the 8 dollars for the 5 meters of LED strip from ebay looked (Didn't use 5 meters for the case)

 
For the current build.
 
The loop is only running on the 480 rad currently. I have to drain it soon so I didn't bother using the 360 too.
Most of the acrylic is already bent to shape, the only piece left to bend is the one from the chipset to the res, when it arrives I'll get that done.
 
The acrylic bending kit

 
And this happened while bending so I had to order a new one with my reservoir

 
I put 4 LED strips behind the motherboard tray to light under it, that's why the audio PCB separation looks yellow.


 
I changed the PSU fan for the PWM controlled Bitfenix fan, the stock one was too loud. This fan is plugged in and controlled by the motherboard

 
This acrilic piece will cover the IO, I have to figure out how I will stick it in place

 
This one will cover the PSU and pump

 
These will go on the piece of acrilic

 
This is how it looks now.



 
Yellow redline haha, I need to see what I do with this.

 
The mess in the back

 
The front

 
Things I would like.
 
A way to dim the interior lighting. The LED strip is running of one of the fan headers on the Swiftech splitters, I could use a 7v adapter to dim the lights but I would like a way to have more control over it
I need to think of a nice way to cover the honeycomb mesh next to the rear IO. Too much light bleeds through and it annoys me.
The case lighting makes the underglow of the motherboard barely notisable. Both are currently on the same switch. I think I will wire the underglow permanently to the PSU
 

how much is a k then? 

Update 20 - Forbes.com has declaired Fractal Effect as one of the most incredible PC's of 2014
 
 
 
 
Hello to everybody!
 
I am writing this mini text update out of sheer pleasure. The Fractal Effect 304 build was recently been included in an article by Forbes.com as "The 2 most incredible PC's of 2014" by auther Antony Leather.
 
What can I say but WOW! I never guessed in a million years that any of my mods would earn such a prestige title, let alone the fact that there are thousands of other PC's out there that deserve it more than I do. 
 
All I can say is thank you for the support, and to please have a look at my other projects found in my signature.
 
Best regards,
Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen