Project Shadow

[ivory2k19]

Hello LTT

 

I want to introduce you my new Project it is a small gaming PC with power,  RGB and some nice Hardware.

 

The Project

 

A mini ITX-Case, Asus Strix Mobo, Asus Strix Graphics Card, Samsung SSD, Corsair PSU, Raijintek CPU-Cooler, some Fans and the main colors should be black like a Shadow.

 

The Case is a Lian-Li - PC-Q08B it was my first try to watercool my Xbox 360.

The first Pic you see is the watercooled Xbox 360 (green) and the watercooled Xbox ONE (blue)

 

Spoiler

 

There are a lot of adhesive residues and dust to remove, so the first step is to clean up the Case!

 

The Hardware and Cooling:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($259.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK - PALLAS Black 56.55 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B360-I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($127.81 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($175.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB ROG STRIX Video Card  ($389.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Lian-Li - PC-Q08B Mini ITX Tower Case 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1173.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-12 04:06 EDT-0400

 

The CPU Cooler is missing i hope it arrives next week.

Spoiler

 

Update 1:

 

To clean the Case it tooks around one hour, a lot of time.

Time to mount the hardware and to take a look at the length of the Cables.

 

         

 

The cables from the front Panel were to long, so i had to cut them.

 

  

 

Only the USB 3.0 is at its original length, because I do not know what happens when I cut and solder it again

 

Next is to change the cables from the PSU. The PSU is a bit older, if you buy a new one, the Cables are usually black.

 

 

After 2 hour of solder the Wires it is time to test the length.

       

 

Today i would like to cut out a new side part with Window because the original is without Window.

 

Update 2 Fail:

 

The Plan for today was to present you the new side of the Case but...

The first part was ready, only the paint was missing.

 

 

On my way into the Cellar ist falls down... and yes broken… 

 

 

Ok i have to say that i don't liked it so much, so now i can remake it with a new Idea!

 

Update 3:

 

The last try to create a new Side Panel failed but now i can show you the second try.

 

 

After cutting, it was time to prepare for the painting.

It was sanded with 150 Sandpaper to imitate the Look of the rest of the Cases (the brushed Aluminum).  After the paint Job the contours have been drawn with a silver Pen.

 

 

 

[vSaft_Hype]

That I said really f-ing cool

[ivory2k19]

Thx i will update it soon!

[jiyeon]

I love the super neutral aesthetic in this build.  Awesome job on the custom side panel.

[ivory2k19]

@seoz Thx for the great Feedback...

 

I don't know where my cpu-cool can be. All the other parts i ordered arrived, i let delivered to my workplace they work from 6 to 10 at night but they said there is no other package. On Amazon the status shows delivered, i think i have to order a new one..

 

 

A little update i can show you, the fan control arrived and it looks not so bad for 30€.

 

  

 

Before

 

 

 

First idea was to cut a Little bit out and paint it black to make some room to look inside.

After cutting it does not match to the rest and i decided to rebuild it with Acrylic glass and than to paint it.

 

After

 

 

     

 

After cutting the acrylic glass pieces, it was time to glue everything and prepare for the paint.

 

  

 

At the first look it wasnt so bad but if you are going closer you can see some small bubbles and cracks the result of bad preparation….

Today i grind it and closed the cracks and holes tomorrow I will grind it again and then paint it.

[ivory2k19]

Hi LTT

 

Update:

 

 

 

 

I re paint it and it looks better, i also mounted the 80mm fans for fresh air in the case.

The only Thing i Need is the cpu cooler but i had to re order it again so i hope this time it arrives….

 

On Friday i am for two weeks in vacation but when i'm back maybe it's possible to finish the Project stay tuned

[ivory2k19]

Good evening!

 

I am back from vacation and finally the cooler arrived!

 

It is a Raijintek Pallas 120mm RGB. I have to admit I like it, normally i am a fan of water cooling but it is a very good quality and a nice design

Black and RGB...

 

 

 

Granted, my plan was really flawed first the PC was supposed to participate in the builds.gg Stock Cooling Showdown Division Air Cooling but some of the parts did not arrived and then was no time to participate. Than i saw that the RAM is a little bit to high so i had to bend the cooler....I'm really sorry, i know i should´t do this but without bending the cooler would not have fit

 

         

 

Now it's time to put it together

[ivory2k19]

Now the cable management is finished, time to clean up and shoot the final pics!

 

         

 

[ivory2k19]

Hi LTT

 

Project Shadow is finished!

 

 

     

     

    

 

Test of temps are currently not possible in my Workshop at home there are near 30°, maybe i should go in the cellar at night to test it...

 

The next Project that i will start is a Scratch build the next few weeks i will build the first prototype to get a idea witch hardware and water cooling stuff i need. I will start a new worklog soon

 

Thanks for reading the thread and have a nice Weekend....