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Great build. But screw Thermaltake.

So.... I received watercooling parts from NCIX. And, uppon inspection everything seemed in good condition. But after installing the block and the GPU backplate on the newly acquired R9 390, I noticed a stain on the backplate. Thinking it was no big deal, I tried to wipe it off. But, no matter what I try, it just wont go away. I've contacted NCIX but considering the fact that I was going to build the loop tonight, I'm pretty pissed. I'm still looking to fix it if possible, but if not, I'm probably going to install the loop without it and try to install it afterward once its RMA, since it seem possible even with card installed (Not all the screws must be taken of the card in order to install it) See for yourself. It's pretty weird and EK support was saying that it is most likely a "machine failure/defect". Anyways... Have a look.

Sorry for this lack of update recently... I've been sick and super busy with work and actually doing the build to post any updates. But reassure! I'll be posting some good stuff within the next day or so. I've just received most of the watercooling parts... So yeah.

Great build man. Your jigsaw skills are mindblowing....

Yeah that would be badass. But at this point I would just go full on custom loop. And maybe a custom solution for the block on the chipset.

Looking good man. Keep it up.

Update soon...

Yea, looking good. But as you can see, the dominant color in mine is definitely going to be white.... I'm now thinking about introducing black accents.

Tonight I'm going to pick up the fans and radiator grills, this should start to look like something...

Update! I received the rads. Yay! Why does this looks so sexy? Is that weird ?! Similar to the top, the fans are installed "outside" the case. So, for the front I'm pretty sure I'm going to leave this as is. But for the top, as seen in my latest update, I'm still not sure about the top fan placement. Also, this gives me 25mm of free space in the front of the case. This is going to be pretty useful, since the reservoir is probably going behind the hard drive support thingy. Keep in mind, this is not the fans I am going to use. THe final fans will be red-painted EK Vardar 1450RPM. Should be pretty slick looking... So, what do you think guys?! Suggestions for the top fans placement? The next update should happen as soon as I receive the fan and grills from Performance-PCs or before that, if I ever find any way to get my hands on some u-channel grommet edge-trim things...

Oh wow... I just received an email from McMaster... My order has been canceld due to "the complexity of U.S export regulations". Well. Fuck.

I decided to order some u-channel edge trim from McMaster. Good prices, same day shipping and, at the same time, I ordered some hex screws for the fan grills. Tonight, I'm going to pick up the rads from the local UPS drop point. I'll be able to decide the exact fan configuration. I'm still not sure if I want them to pertrude like on the pictures or simply install them inside and finish the exterior with the grills and some modder's mesh. Feel free to give your opinion!

Yea I've seen that but I would prefer buying it in store....

Update! Some modding done today... I'm not sure but I'm probably putting the fan up there, same in the front once it's done I am also waiting for some Phobya fan grills to make this look a bit cleaner and I'll look for some kind a grommet to put along the edges of the cut.

I just ordered two alphacool rads. UT60 360MM for the front of the case and a ST30 240MM for the top. This should allow me to avoid any clearance issue and still have great cooling. I also ordered some Phobya grills for both the top and front of the case... We're going to improve the cooling capabilities of this case... Just a bit Finally, I bought the fans. 5 x EK Vardar 1450RPM that are going to be painted. Which color should I paint them? Red, white or black? Pictures coming soooooon.