Posted May 17, 2015 Author The paint job on the motherboard is amazing, good job so far! Thanks Sage, think that's all I will be doing to the MB apart from some lighting ideas I have plan for later in the build, unless your doing a white build the MB is quite nice & easy to match to almost any color setup I.E just swap the red for blue Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks Sage, think that's all I will be doing to the MB apart from some lighting ideas I have plan for later in the build, unless your doing a white build the MB is quite nice & easy to match to almost any color setup I.E just swap the red for blue Ive never been more eager to see a finished build like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2015 It's funny that i also wanted the brown to be replace with either a black or a brown. I think ASUS missed out on an opportunity there. This build just keeps on getting better and better. Check out my YouTube channel here and don't forget to subscribe :D Current build: Project Athena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2015 jaw exploded... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2015 Author Holy crap this is so baller! Looking forward to the end result. Top job. Ive never been more eager to see a finished build like this. It's funny that i also wanted the brown to be replace with either a black or a brown. I think ASUS missed out on an opportunity there. This build just keeps on getting better and better. Thanks all jaw exploded... hope your ok mate? Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2015 Love the build looks amazing! Subbing to this for sure! Main Rig CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700x GPU: Asus TUF Gaming RX5700XT MB: ASUS AM4 TUF Gaming X570-Plus RAM: 64GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 3200 CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Master Liquid LC240E SSD: Crucial 250gb M.2 + Crucial 500gb SSD HDD: PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower Gran RGB 850W 80+ Gold Case: Corsair Carbide 275R KB: Glorious GMMK 85% MOUSE: Razer Naga Trinity HEADSET: Go XLR with Shure SM7B mic and beyerdynamic DT 990 unRAID Plex Server CPU: Intel i7 6700 GPU: Nvidia Quadro P2000 MB: Asus B150M-C RAM: Crucial Ballistix 32gb DDR4 3000MT/s CPU Cooler: Stock Intel SSD: Western Digital 500GB Red HDD: 4TB Seagate Baracude 3x 4TB Seagate Ironwolf PSU: EVGA BT 80+ Bronze 450W Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO KB: Cheap Logitech KB + Mouse combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 19, 2015 Can't wait to see this build finished. Check out my YouTube channel here and don't forget to subscribe :D Current build: Project Athena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 22, 2015 Author Love the build looks amazing! Subbing to this for sure! Thanks X2 Can't wait to see this build finished. hopefully not long, cant wait to get it inside so I can start installing the components Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 22, 2015 Author Now decided where im sticking the 2X pumps, sticking with the symmetrical plans iv placed them in front of the center of both the RADs Cut a hole in the bottom to help them get some air, if for any reason they sound loud I will block them again, but did this on my last desk & they worked fine. Padded the sides with hard foam to help reduce any vibrations Adding 2x Phobya G1/4 water temp readers to measure the temps before & after the RADs/Components Here you can see the removable raised platforms, RADs, Pumps & Temp sensors on place Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 23, 2015 Author Fitted the glass top using some chunky hinges, the glass is 5mm clear toughened, To start with I had to make a template for the cutters This is the glass getting cut & polished Here its fitted using the chunky hinges & a 10mm lip Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2015 Author I now have the final fans needed for the RADs & desk, Silencio FP 120 (Black) RADs MegaFlow 200mm (Red LED) Desk Jetflo 120 (Red LED) Desk Im going to be cutting holes in the base of the MB tray & instaling the 200mm fan directly underneath, This serves 2 purposes, keep the MB cool & the main reason was to get positive air pressure in to the desk. In total I will be having 6/7x120mm & 1x200mm IN, 6x120mm OUT. I will try get this done by the weekend and show you some pics, but for now heres some other bits iv been working on. Hinges fitted, but will need some adjusting before painting.. Lifts up perfectly, resting flat against the angled shelf & speakers Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2015 omg your mr. bean poster scared me The Y.E.T.I. is in progress?Whaaat? (modding aproach&build log)->http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/355618-project-yeti-first-build/ [READ THE COC BEFORE POSTING][Check twice cut once][NZXT rules:D][Dremel is Love Dremel is Life][COOKIES ARE GREAT][LOGIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2015 Author omg your mr. bean poster scared me lol, sorry about that, hope your ok mate ) Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 29, 2015 lol, sorry about that, hope your ok mate ) nope needed to visit the hospital posttraumal disease The Y.E.T.I. is in progress?Whaaat? (modding aproach&build log)->http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/355618-project-yeti-first-build/ [READ THE COC BEFORE POSTING][Check twice cut once][NZXT rules:D][Dremel is Love Dremel is Life][COOKIES ARE GREAT][LOGIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 4, 2015 Author In this update Iv done the final MDF primer & white primer coats on the whole of the desk, Cut the MB tray & added a 200mm fan to the base of the desk MDF primer The standard PC case tray 3 big holes made in line with the fan that will be directly under the MB tray Cut for the 200mm fan heres the desk after the full primer, still lots to do in preparation for the paint Heres a shot with the glass on Should have some photos of the final finish im looking in the next update, soon as this has been done the desk will be ready to come inside the house for the internal components & modding to continue Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 6, 2015 Author Evil Bean broke the desk in 2, will use this to my advantage & do the Prep work before the final paint... Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 6, 2015 ok thats it i f0cking love your picture The Y.E.T.I. is in progress?Whaaat? (modding aproach&build log)->http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/355618-project-yeti-first-build/ [READ THE COC BEFORE POSTING][Check twice cut once][NZXT rules:D][Dremel is Love Dremel is Life][COOKIES ARE GREAT][LOGIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 6, 2015 Author lol thanksone more to go when i find him Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 9, 2015 Author Got my paints & been working on the smaller parts of the desk, wanted to double check the finish & practice applying the paints before doing the bigger parts of the desk. because of the deadly fumes in the basecoat & 2K/2pac clear, Im best doing it in 4 stages over the space of 2 to 3 weeks. im also short on space, so by painting the bottom sections & then letting them dry (harden) I can then add the middle section back on top & paint that, same for the top section. This is the box of paints, cant believe it cost me over £100 should have stuck with vinyl, would have been less messy & a bit cheaper lol Black Basecoat with thinners, 2K/2pac clear matte with hardener & thinners this is the base & thinners to be mixed for the bottom coat/base primed ready for painting, still needed cleaning down at this part 3 stages of basecoat black applied, still wet at this stage while the basecoat was still tacky I applied the clear coat, because you cant sand the base & clear during any stages as it would alter the appearance of the finish, the whole process has to be done within about 1hrs from start to finish with no room for errors From wet to dry, the photos will show how the finish changes over day stuck them back on the desk to see how it looks & try imagine the whole desk painted out of everything iv done so far, this painting has been the hardest part, I hope the extra effort was worth it in the end What do you all think to the colour so far? Im happy for now, but really need to see it all done & with some red added Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 9, 2015 noice! The Y.E.T.I. is in progress?Whaaat? (modding aproach&build log)->http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/355618-project-yeti-first-build/ [READ THE COC BEFORE POSTING][Check twice cut once][NZXT rules:D][Dremel is Love Dremel is Life][COOKIES ARE GREAT][LOGIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 9, 2015 Isn't that like unpractical as you don't have a flat area that you can use? Arby The Raisin Boy ~ Utopia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 9, 2015 Author Isn't that like unpractical as you don't have a flat area that you can use? not really, will have more usable space with this than my last desk and most other desks you can buy, the sides fold up for storage & more flat space, the center is all flat, shelf on top & 4 under the desk, 5th to be added in the final stage when i move the desk inside. another point to make is, this is for looks as well as use, it will do the job intended but will also look to my taste, I love my motobikes (CBR600RR) 2004 & other cars with the sharp shapes & clean edges Sports cars are not practical, 1 or 2 seats & sometimes no boots, thats why my wife would never let me get one, even if i could afford it lol the center is 44" wide and almost 25" deep. thats a lot of flat area. Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 10, 2015 Isn't that like unpractical as you don't have a flat area that you can use? Practicality is usually not considered when modding PCs. You can argue that a cheap $20 case is enough to satisfy your needs, but modders usually spend $1000s of dollars on aesthetics alone. Check out my YouTube channel here and don't forget to subscribe :D Current build: Project Athena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 11, 2015 very impressive work Lian Li | Silverstone | Corsair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted June 12, 2015 Author very impressive work thanks ------------------------------------------------ Update------------------------------------ Almost forgot to add the 2x usb sockets to the front once that was done, I started on the painting, the 3 sections iv done so far took me about 2 weeks due to weather & drying times.. Bottom side sections Center compartment Project Alternate - Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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