[The Duality] [Dual System, Godavari & Skylake in a Frozen-Q Apex mATX]

[duality92]

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du·al·i·ty

d(y)o͞oˈalədē/
noun

1.

the quality or condition of being dual.

"the novel's deep duality about human motive"

2.

an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism.

"the photographs capitalize on the dualities of light and dark, stillness and movement"

Gaming

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• Intel i5 6600K - Delidded - 4.7 GHz @ 1.488v load
   
• Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5
   
• G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200/16, 2*4GB
   
• Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming
   
• ADATA SP900 m.2 256GB
   
• OCZ Vector 128GB
   
• Antec EDG750 80+Gold Modular PSU with CableMod ModFlex custom cable set and combs
  

HTPC

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• AMD 7870K
   
• Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI
   
• Kingston HyperX Fury 1866/10, 2*8GB
   
• Samsung 840 EVO 256GB
   
• Antec VP450 PSU
  

Common Hardware and water cooling

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• Custom Frozen-Q Apex mATX case
   
• Frozen-Q resevoir
   
• 4 * Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 80mm
   
• 4 * Phanteks PH-F140MP
   
• 1 * Phanteks PH-F120MP
   
• 2 * Phanteks PWM Hub (new revision)
   
• CableMod RGB 60cm LED
   
• CableMod light blue sleeved SATA cables
   
• Darkside White LED strips
   
• Phanteks Extensions, 24-pin and 8-pin (red/black)
   
• 2 * Alphacool NexXxoS XP³ Light - Acetal - Intel/AMD
   
• Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 240mm
   
• Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 280mm
   
• Alphacool NexXxoS GPX - Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 M01
   
• Alphacool VPP755 EisPumpe
   
• Alphacool Eisdecke D5 Top - Plexi G1/4 - V.3
   
• 4 * Alphacool G1/4 Passthrough Connector - Black
   
• 4 * Alphacool Eiszapfen 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fitting - Black 6-pack
   
• 10 * Alphacool Eiszapfen 45° Angled Rotatable Adapter Fitting - Black
   
• 10 * Alphacool Eiszapfen 90° Angled Rotatable Adapter Fitting - Black
   
• 4 * Phobya LEDready Twin 5mm Ultra-bright white 30cm - Black
   
• 20 feet of Mayhems 3/8"-5/8" (10/16mm) Ultra Clear Tubing
   
• Mayhems X1 UV Blue Concentrate 250ML
  

[Alexcalibur]

Neato, got a PcPartPicker?

[CtrlAltELITE]

Wow thats awesome dude. But WD Greens though? Ugh

[duality92]

10 minutes ago, IskanderEXC said:

Neato, got a PcPartPicker?

Can put two processors on one list though

7 minutes ago, CtrlAltELITE said:

Wow thats awesome dude. But WD Greens though? Ugh

Yeah, it's what I have on hand, maybe it'll change though, never know ^^

[duality92]

I want to say a really big thank you to CableMod! You have to try out their Configurator!

[Stefan1024]

Haha I like it.

 

But you only need one mice:

 

[duality92]

The HTPC side will have nothing but a K400 connected to it  They won't be used at the same place technically

 

On another note I just put in a big order at MNPCTech stay tuned!

two vandal switches in black along
with 2-pin connectors and one switch plate in black

12x24 round modders mesh

Black pop rivets for the case

PC Chassis pop rivet tool

2* 12x12 red colored acrylic sheets

6/32 – ¼ red anodized screws

2 white 12 inch LED strip and one red 12 inch LED strip

The ATX pin removal tool

[duality92]

So this is what a Case Labs XL-ATX motherboard tray looks ready to be mounted to another case and transformed into ITX One more of these to come possibly!

[duality92]

The top has a tab with a spot for two rivets initially, but I had to chop that down. Along with this, I brought the whole bottom of the tray and expansion slots up to the last expansion slots height. This, technically puts me at 214mm. Once I'm done the second one, this case will be dual ITX with both a removable tray. I'm keeping the trays up to the size of the CPU cutout on these trays for cable management. I'm also still debating of the orientation of both of these. I have the choice between both regular, both reverse or one of both and have windowed side panels on both sides.

The trays them selves are done, just a tiny bit of sanding left and the paint will come later on. The turquoise paint was only put on for drawing purposes

[Overkilled]

Looks good

 

[duality92]

14 hours ago, Overkilled said:

Looks good

 

Thanks, much more to come, hope you're following

[duality92]

Alright guys, I need help deciding what layout I'll be using. I have my mind set on one, but I want to know what you guys think!

[duality92]

With the second ITX tray done, I've decided on this layout!

[ManOfGold93]

This will look cool!

[duality92]

So I just got a new sponsor on board! I'll let you guess who! ;)

[duality92]

Finished building the rear panel

[potoooooooo]

Wow, that's pretty sick

[duality92]

1 hour ago, potoooooooo said:

Wow, that's pretty sick

Just because you answered, I'll share more pictures  5 hours of work = a new rear I/O panel. Only a small detail left, bonus points to who ever finds it! Also a bonus of my helper, she sunbathes more than anything though.

[duality92]

So I started working on the front of the case, behind the P400's front panel. The front of this case will be turned into exhaust. A spot for both 140mm and 120mm fans for the top and bottom of the case. This is part one of the bracket I will be creating for the PSU and power splitter. The PSU mount I'm using is from a Bitfenix Prodigy M. The aluminium sheet came from one of the Case Labs trays I butchered. No sense in wasting that high quality aluminium!

[derick90]

Thats awsome! Nice work =] can't wait to see it all finished.

[duality92]

8 hours ago, derick90 said:

Thats awsome! Nice work =] can't wait to see it all finished.

 

Thanks! There's going to be quite a bit more modding!

[derick90]

Really wish i had the balls to mod my case, but 1) not creative enough 2) Though I've cut aluminum/steel before, I'm afraid i would screw it up lol, so props to ya!

[duality92]

7 minutes ago, derick90 said:

Really wish i had the balls to mod my case, but 1) not creative enough 2) Though I've cut aluminum/steel before, I'm afraid i would screw it up lol, so props to ya!

 

This is always the risk, but the outcome usually is more than worth it

[derick90]

I've been thinking of buying a cheap case and attempting it, but mine was $160 and it just makes me cringe thinking about taking a rotary tool to it lol. 

 

Would probably do a deadpool theme lol. 

[duality92]

1 minute ago, derick90 said:

I've been thinking of buying a cheap case and attempting it, but mine was $160 and it just makes me cringe thinking about taking a rotary tool to it lol. 

 

Would probably do a deadpool theme lol. 

 

Oh yeah, you can start out on something cheap. Check craig list/kijiji for used things, you can often find cheap "beige" cases for like 5$, try yourself on that, if you scrap it, so what?