[Build Log] **White Metropolis** A Water-Cooled Modular CaseLabs S5+Ped Build (Featured Build Log Winner, Possibly for Sale!)

[hearthofsin]

just saying bruh ^^ still a great build and i can't wait for more

[guitarhero23]

One. More. Tube. To. Go.  (GPU)
 
I rush ordered and overnighted an order of tube +fittings+misc stuff from PPC's but...they never sent my things out today even though I was talking with them on the phone. To be fair I did have them combine orders but the guy told me exactly what to put and it should go out today, well I never got the email.
 
ANYWAY.
 
Fixed that U shaped tube at the bottom (I'm looking at you "hearthofsin") . Installed the acrylic plate to see how it looked that goes from front rad to MOBO tray to coverup the mess downstairs (even though it's gonna be super clean). You can see the holes in it. 1 for CPU cable, 1 for the tube going from Rad to RAM (Hurray for no 90 degree fittings!) 1 hole for 24pin and 2 holes for the GPU cables. The front power/reset cables I sleeved white and will feed straight down where that open square is and underneath the MOBO tray for super stealthiness.  So it appears that I won't get my overnight tomorrow and instead will Wednesday which is going to be my "attempt to finish everything and start leak testing" day because my girlfriend comes back from school Thursday and I want to give her tons of attention since we are long distance when she is at school.
 
Here is a small low light update for the time being.
 
 

[waggythegeek]

One. More. Tube. To. Go. (GPU)

I rush ordered and overnighted an order of tube +fittings+misc stuff from PPC's but...they never sent my things out today even though I was talking with them on the phone. To be fair I did have them combine orders but the guy told me exactly what to put and it should go out today, well I never got the email.

ANYWAY.

Fixed that U shaped tube at the bottom (I'm looking at you "hearthofsin") . Installed the acrylic plate to see how it looked that goes from front rad to MOBO tray to coverup the mess downstairs (even though it's gonna be super clean). You can see the holes in it. 1 for CPU cable, 1 for the tube going from Rad to RAM (Hurray for no 90 degree fittings!) 1 hole for 24pin and 2 holes for the GPU cables. The front power/reset cables I sleeved white and will feed straight down where that open square is and underneath the MOBO tray for super stealthiness. So it appears that I won't get my overnight tomorrow and instead will Wednesday which is going to be my "attempt to finish everything and start leak testing" day because my girlfriend comes back from school Thursday and I want to give her tons of attention since we are long distance when she is at school.

Here is a small low light update for the time being.

How much will you sell her for? (the PC or the girl. Or both)

[hearthofsin]

 

Fixed that U shaped tube at the bottom (I'm looking at you "hearthofsin") 

 

 

 

Haha that is.. wauw ok ^^ but to be fair don't you think it looks even better now? i think it came out very nice. 

great job on the bends too it looks really nice. i was excited for this update even tho it was small. hope you get your parts home from PPC's because i want another update :lol:

[guitarhero23]

How much will you still her for? (the PC or the girl. Or both)

I assume you're saying sell? And idk hahaha. I've put over 120 hours on this project not including research time so it would cost $$$. Girlfriends not for sale!

Haha that is.. wauw ok ^^ but to be fair don't you think it looks even better now? i think it came out very nice.

great job on the bends too it looks really nice. i was excited for this update even tho it was small. hope you get your parts home from PPC's because i want another update :lol:

Haha I am glad I fixed it as I wasn't sure about it and needed a little nudge to do it. You weren't the only one to comment anyway but I just had to call you out because you were the first. But that's why build logs are posted, get feedback and suggestions and decide if you're man enough to go back and redo things. Thanks.

[waggythegeek]

what ram kit you using?

[guitarhero23]

what ram kit you using?

 

 

G.Skill Ripjaws X + EK Ram Modules + EK Dominator RAM Block

[waggythegeek]

Is this hard piping or soft?

[Noctus]

Comment for a sub, awesome work.

[hearthofsin]

Haha I am glad I fixed it as I wasn't sure about it and needed a little nudge to do it. You weren't the only one to comment anyway but I just had to call you out because you were the first. But that's why build logs are posted, get feedback and suggestions and decide if you're man enough to go back and redo things. Thanks.

that is so very true. 

feedback can make you reconsider if your solution really was the best one. Ofcourse it is all up to the builder if he or her wants to do it but atleast consider thing when you get feedback ^^ 

this is an awesome build log got any news for us soon? ^^

[guitarhero23]

Is this hard piping or soft?

 

Hard piping 

Comment for a sub, awesome work.

 

Thanks, you're here near the end of the journey. You get quick results!

that is so very true. 

feedback can make you reconsider if your solution really was the best one. Ofcourse it is all up to the builder if he or her wants to do it but atleast consider thing when you get feedback ^^ 

this is an awesome build log got any news for us soon? ^^

Overnighted package arrives today! Will hopefully leak test today and get some final build photo's up by the weekend

[guitarhero23]

UPDATE:

 

This is the LAST update before the final photos take place.  I didn't post about it but when leak testing I had a slight issue with my midplate.  Basically the photo paper got in between the pass through and the c47 and soaked up little bits of water which ruined the look of it.  In order to fix the paper I had to take THE WHOLE THING apart because the pump that goes through the mid chassis is literally snug right against it. Then I fixed it, accidentally spilled water on it. Then I fixed it, then I spilled AGAIN, I'm so stupid. ANYWAY. The build is basically complete!!! I just have to figure out why the LED's start out bright when I first turn it on, then slowly dim down to almost nothing. It's plugged into a distribution block which is plugged into CHA_FAN1 I'm hoping if I crank up the fan speed in the BIOS or something it'll fix it so that's next on my list (Can anyone confirm this?)

 

 

Here are some progress photos from the work since last time and a couple teaser pictures to keep you interested for the final photos.

 

 

After much bending I wanted to take the easy way out

 

Couldn't let myself

 

 

 

Guess it's true what they say about Bitspower fittings being tough to turn!

 

 

 

Low Light Teaser Pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click for some .gif goodness!

http://gfycat.com/PepperyIncredibleEwe

http://i.imgur.com/OOosMMJ.gifv

 

 

Quick Connect/Disconnect Demo (Full walk through in final update)

[ADZ_123_!"£]

Wow!!!

[waggythegeek]

-love da skizzors-

#nerdgasam

[Homicidium]

Absolutely beautiful build man! 

[hearthofsin]

beautiful ! a shame you spilled water on the mid plate and a shame you spilled blood on that beautiful bitspower fitting. i hope it is okay

[aamirilliyas123]

Woah man! Superb Build.Bitspower fittings are a bit of a pain.

[guitarhero23]

Wow!!!

Thanks!

  

#nerdgasam

That's how I feel.

  

Absolutely beautiful build man!

  

Thanks for the kind words. Be ready for the final photoshoot!

beautiful ! a shame you spilled water on the mid plate and a shame you spilled blood on that beautiful bitspower fitting. i hope it is okay

 

The bitspower fitting managed better than I did. My thumb is still cut but the fitting is fine. It's stronger than me

 

Woah man! Superb Build.Bitspower fittings are a bit of a pain.

Thanks bro!

[guitarhero23]

Sneak peak on the final picture release.  Be prepared for outdoors, inside with light, AND night shots for this thing.   I'll be getting them on here tomorrow! It's getting late now I fear people will be sleeping!  Plus I have a video i'm going to post rendering right now.  Using 84% of my i7 and 11GB of RAM to do it! Jeez. My old computer could not function if I was rendering lol.

[hearthofsin]

looks great! i'm fuckn stoked for the final pictures!  

[guitarhero23]

FINAL PICTURES:

 

Well guys it's been a long journey and I learned a ton.  Thanks for sticking around.  I'll let the final pictures speak for themselves. Also check out the video at the end for a walkthrough of the thinking behind the valve and pedestal quick disconnect system which was the inspiration as to why I made the build the way I did. Now I just need some sponsored parts so I don't have to wait 3 years to build again!

 

I would apologize about the amount of pictures but I just have nothing to hide so I'll show you every angle!

 

 

 

Studio Lighting

 

 

 

Case LED's

 

 

 

Pedestal Off

 

 

 

Outside

 

 

 

Pedestal Off+On Desk

 

 

Pedestal ON+On Desk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All FINAL photos + Rest of build photos here: http://imgur.com/a/GlWI1

 

 

Stay tuned for an overall build VLOG in the coming week that spans the whole build including things I never showed in the build logs.

[ADZ_123_!"£]

Hype!!!

[HellaflushMcSwaggins]

That's a really nice BRZ dude

[guitarhero23]

That's a really nice BRZ dude

 

Haha FORGET about the BRZ look at the computer!

[HellaflushMcSwaggins]

Haha FORGET about the BRZ look at the computer!

I love the build, but when I noticed the BRZ, I instantly got excited(car guy here lol)