Project Alpha

[DrewKho]

Project Alpha

 

I've been a pc enthusiast for just about a year or so. Building a gaming rig was only my goal at that time. But as time/months passed by, my love for PC grew. That is the time when i was hooked up to modding. This will  be my first ever PC Mod. Right now, i'm in a foreign land and it is hard for me to grab all tools and materials to do modding since im still not familiar in this country. Anyways, I will stop this nonsense and proceed with my build log.  

 

Below is the list of parts/hardwares to be used in this build. (This is my first time to build a Liquid Cooled PC and Im really excited ) Some of the parts/hardware are to follow since this will be a Long Term Project.

 

Specs:

Case: Bitfenix Phenom ITX (Thanks Bitfenix for the free case) - ✓

CPU: I5 4670K will OC to 4.5 if possible - ✓

MoBo: Asus Z97i - Plus - ✓

RAM: Dominator Platinum 2400mhz - 2 x 8gb - ✓

GPU: GTX 760 - ✓ (waiting for GTX980 and block)

HDD: WD 500gb (planning to grab a NAS so no need for 1tb.) - ✓

SSD: to follow, still undecided

PSU: Corsair AX760 - ✓

Monitor: DELL - U2414H led - ✓

Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker -  ✓

Mouse: Razer Mouse (undecided)

MousePad: RAZER GOLIATHUS FRAGGED

Speaker: (undecided)

 

Water Cooling:

CPU Block: EK Supremacy CPU Block Nickel Plexy -  ✓

GPU Block: EK FC670/760 -  ✓

Rad: Black Ice GT Stealth 240 XFlow Rad -  ✓

Pump: EK DCP 4.0 Pump -  ✓

Reservoir: D65 x L170mm GLASS RES -  ✓

Fittings: Compression Fitting -  ✓

Fittings: 45 Degree Adapter -  ✓

Fittings: 90 Degree Adapter -  ✓

Flex Tube: Primochill Advanced LRT Tube

Coolant: Mayhem Pastel Green

 

MODS and Misc:

Fans 1: CM JetFlo 120 4pcs -  ✓

Fans 2: CM XtraFlo 12CM 2pcs  -  ✓

Fan Controller: Sentry LXE

GPU Back plate: Custom made -  ✓

Led Lights: OEM White-Blueish Led -  ✓

Sleeving: Nex-Gen Sleeves (White, Black, Green) -  ✓

 

 

[TheSLSAMG]

As much as I hate the Prodigy/Phenom, I can't wait to see what you do with it. Subbed. (If there are images already there, I can't see them because of my school's proxy.)

[DrewKho]

My arsenal

[SAV1OUR]

ugh everything's gret but the 760 lets this system down allot  

[DrewKho]

As much as I hate the Prodigy, I can't wait to see what you do with it. Subbed. (If there are images already there, I can't see them because of my school's proxy.)

hahaha.. thanks man. i will be using Phenom.  i don't like the wobbly feet of prodigy. (no offence prodigy fans.) :wub: 

[DrewKho]

ugh everything's gret but the 760 lets this system down allot  

hehe.. re-use bro.  no choice.  need to replenish the wallet first. need also some fund for the modding tools and materials. so need to compromise a bit. 

 

 

more updates to be post later. be back in a while.

[DrewKho]

closer look

 

[Jeroendedoem]

Subbed, seems like fun

[DrewKho]

Subbed, seems like fun

Thanks man.. For sure, i will enjoy this project. modding is always fun.

[Jeroendedoem]

Thanks man.. For sure, i will enjoy this project. modding is always fun.

Hopeing to one day some sort of modding of my self. But first I'm going to build my own pc

[DrewKho]

tools....

[DrewKho]

prepin the case.

 

before we start, always wear safety goggles. we only have 1 pair of eyes.

 

 

starting to dismantle the case.

 

done removing the mobo tray.

 

random shot

[DrewKho]

preping the mobo tray for some trimming.

[DrewKho]

excuse the photo. i don't have a place to work on(i live in a condo).... soooo... if there's a will, there's a way. B)  :rolleyes:   

 

trimming.....

[DrewKho]

motherboard tray/psu shroud.

 

selfie. hahahahha

[DrewKho]

drilling holes for the stand offs.

 

random shots....

[DrewKho]

will update again later. need to go to work to earn bucks for this project. LOL.

have a blessed day everyone. :wub: 

[DrewKho]

Hopeing to one day some sort of modding of my self. But first I'm going to build my own pc

 

glad to hear bro. i bet you will have your build soon. good luck with the build. enjoy it.

[Gilbert]

Is your condo in Tokyo by any chance? Also SWEET MOTHER OF GOD, i like that acrylic platform!!

[Anthony10]

Nice work man! Put the update in one post next time though please D:

[Brawly]

Is your condo in Tokyo by any chance? Also SWEET MOTHER OF GOD, i like that acrylic platform!!

 

He's in Malaysia, the second to last picture you can see the Petronas Towers.

 

Looking to be an awesome build so far!

[DrewKho]

Is your condo in Tokyo by any chance? Also SWEET MOTHER OF GOD, i like that acrylic platform!!

Malaysia bro. .. thanks. 

 

Nice work man! Put the update in one post next time though please D:

thanks man. hehe. sorry. i was excited to update while order pictures are still uploading. hahaha. will do. thanks for the reminder.

 

He's in Malaysia, the second to last picture you can see the Petronas Towers.

 

Looking to be an awesome build so far!

yup. correct. im in KL. thanks man.

[DrewKho]

another update.

psu shroud/pump concealer.

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sleeving time.

 

i think the cables are too short. need to test it first.

 

will update again this weekend. thanks for viewing guys. happy modding.

[DrewKho]

hi guys, just a little update.

i was thinking of adding some acrylic for the design that needs bending. so did some experiment for the DIY bender.

here are some photos and sample bend.

some parts of the bend got burnt coz i place it too close to the heat. for a first time, i can say it is a success, needs more practice though. have a great weekend guys.

[DrewKho]

just a small update. 

round 2 of sleeving.

 

test pic.

 

halfway done.

 

finish.

 

 

 

and a great partner for sleeving.    B)    :lol: