Project: Pretty in Pink.

DanWoodsPcMods · May 17, 2015

Project Pretty in Pink

This is my latest build and will be high specced running X99 gear and will be pink and black theme.

First things first a big thanks to all the sponsers.

Case: Caselabs SMA8

Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC

CPU: Intel i7 5960X

GPU: 3 R9 390x or GTX980TI

Memory: Corsair Dominator Platium 32GB 2666mhz DDR4

SSD: Corsair GS series 240GB SSD

PSU: Corsair AX1500i

Watercooling I am still finalizing.

Now for the good stuff first we will start with the case and the first little mod I have done, a mirrored midplate, got to beable to see them blocks right.

I picked this case to replace my STH10 as its just the right size, it looks amazing and has the amazing quality that we have come to know from Caselabs.

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Next up is the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC, this thing is packed with features and even comes with a Steaming chip built into the board, will be giving that a test down the track.

Here are some of the photos of the board.

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last but not least the CPU I am using.

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This time Corsair sent over two 16gb 2666mhz DDR4 Dominatior Platinum ram kits.

This has to be the sexiest ram on the market and the build quality is amazing.

There is more gear on the way from corsair but I really wanted to show you guys this ram.

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Then everything together.

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Last of the theme of the build will be Pink and Black so here are some of the Sleeve and Coolant I have on the way.

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GhostWindGamer · May 17, 2015

Fuck yes subbed

NeatSquidYT · May 17, 2015

*cough with voice crack*

it's ok

DanWoodsPcMods · May 19, 2015

Wired up some new LEDs in a Corsair SP120 for the to build to see how they would look.

The wiring is only temporary at the moment but I am really happy with the color.

I will put up a full guide on how to do it soon.

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MeltingPoint · May 19, 2015

Ooooohhh pretty! :wub:

vinylphobia · May 19, 2015

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Magic Puffin · May 20, 2015

Interesting

Slam. · May 20, 2015

I didn't even know they made SP fans with LED's

DanWoodsPcMods · June 18, 2015

After all this I got to take it apart again as I want to use a hotter Pink which I have now found so I am taking them apart again.

Here are some pictures of how it was done.

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ALXAndy · June 18, 2015

This is the second pink Caselabs build I have seen. Surprised that I'm saying that but I do like a bit of pink and black. All of my cars in the first two NFSU games were pink and black I think it's a fantastic combo.

But.

You have to do something about that badge and the audio boost writing dude. I recommend a silhouette plotter and get cutting some custom graphics

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YT2002 · June 19, 2015

Nice different colour theme. Excited to see

DanWoodsPcMods · June 23, 2015

This is the second pink Caselabs build I have seen. Surprised that I'm saying that but I do like a bit of pink and black. All of my cars in the first two NFSU games were pink and black I think it's a fantastic combo.

But.

You have to do something about that badge and the audio boost writing dude. I recommend a silhouette plotter and get cutting some custom graphics

Subbed.

I wish I could but I can not change the logo as its a sponsored board, but I got some ideas.

ALXAndy · June 23, 2015

Dude with the silhouette you wouldn't change the logo you just remake it in different colours.

DanWoodsPcMods · June 30, 2015

Hey guys so I have been busy lately but I got an update for everyone.

The motherboard is finished and I am very happy with it, I have a friend who is going to make the the STEAMING ENGINE sticker to go back onto the motherboard.

I got the Corsair AX1200I installed and it looks so small in this beast of a case but it's an amazing power supply, so thanks again for Corsair for sending it over, I am not sure if I want to paint the ram or not but at the moment it looks great.

I put the wheels on the case and found that they where rusting, I have had nothing but problems with rusting with everything I have had from caselabs, scorptec were not very helpful when it came to helping fix the problem so I had to contact caselabs direct who were great but I think its a problem that needs to be sorted in the future.

I made a mirrored mid plate for it and I am really happy with how it came out, got to see the see the sexy EK Water Blocks that we have on the way, I also painted my EK block pink just for fun and ended up loving it, so it is staying that way haha.

Last thing the corsair fans, I changed the LEDs in them and they where meant to be pink but with the black background they came out purple so I am going to change to using the SP120 and AF140 ring fans and paint the rings the same pink.

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DanWoodsPcMods · September 7, 2015

Big thanks to EK waterblocks for sending us the watercooling gear for the MSI caselabs build.

There is going to be some serious gear in this system and it needs the best watercooling to go with it.

So thanks again for supporting us and I look forward to working with EK waterblocks in the future.

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I got to replace a couple of tubes but I am very happy with how it has come out and can not wait to fill it.

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lovingGamer · September 7, 2015

How people get sponsers

nchilds98 · September 8, 2015

How people get sponsers

From the little I understand about it, I believe you just send them an email of an idea. Not sure though.

vXhanz · September 8, 2015

How people get sponsers

Probably by building a case or two on their own dime to develop a portfolio. Then establish an online presence on some of the more well known modding communities/forums. Be active in your own thread with regular updates that shows you are working towards an end goal, and that alone should generate interest in your work. Even if your work isn't what someone else would like, the proof is in the pudding and your pictures will show what kind of work ethic you have and your attention to detail.

That's all my wild guess though

DanWoodsPcMods · September 16, 2015

How people get sponsers

you send emails to companys and they work out if they will get ROI or not and go from there.

DanWoodsPcMods · September 17, 2015

Took a quick photo for everyone, just filled it up in the middle of a storm so the video might take while but it is coming, in the coming weeks will be setting up a spare room and really focusing on YouTube, which should be awesome fun.

Anyone have any tips just let me know.

Also let me know what you think, I really love the different pinks and this Primochill pink is amazing, may we should do the desk pink and black and add some UV into it.

Thanks everyone for making this build so much fun, I got a couple of things to finish off and then I will make a video and take some final photos.

It will also be displayed on the MSI booth at pax.

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Benji_w · September 17, 2015

How people get sponsers

Spend your own money on building show systems, build a portfolio up and then use said portfolio when contacting sponsors, the way you contact them will also determine if they sponsor you.

I could sponsor you if you really wanted but I would have to see a ROI for it to be worthwhile for me. Same mentality goes for companies like EK, Asus etc.

ThatCarlosGuy · September 17, 2015

Took a quick photo for everyone, just filled it up in the middle of a storm so the video might take while but it is coming, in the coming weeks will be setting up a spare room and really focusing on YouTube, which should be awesome fun.

Anyone have any tips just let me know.

Also let me know what you think, I really love the different pinks and this Primochill pink is amazing, may we should do the desk pink and black and add some UV into it.

Thanks everyone for making this build so much fun, I got a couple of things to finish off and then I will make a video and take some final photos.

It will also be displayed on the MSI booth at pax.

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I'm loving the build. Don't know whether it's the camera or not, but the different shades of pink are an eye sore for me. Those bends look insane but well done!

lovingGamer · September 17, 2015

Spend your own money on building show systems, build a portfolio up and then use said portfolio when contacting sponsors, the way you contact them will also determine if they sponsor you.

I could sponsor you if you really wanted but I would have to see a ROI for it to be worthwhile for me. Same mentality goes for companies like EK, Asus etc.

I would like to get sponsored

I have some ideas i'll PM you right away!

DanWoodsPcMods · November 19, 2015

Well my Pretty in Pink Build is finished, first lets start with the spec's.

MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC Motherboard

MSI 980TI Reference 3 way SLI

Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB 2666mhz

Corsair AX1200i Power Supply

Intel 750 Series 400GB PCIE SSD

Intel 5960X CPU

Corsair SP120 Fans

Corsair AF140 Fans

Primochill Custom Pink and Black sleeved cables.

Caselabs SMA8 case

Watercooling

EK EVO Nickel plexi CPU block

EK Nickel Plexi Titan X GPU blocks

EK X-res D5 Pump/Res Combo

EK CoolStream RAD XT (480)

EK 3 way SLI Bridge

Primochill Black Dual Tone fittings

Coolgate CG560 RAD

This was a really fun build and the color oh the color the pink looks amazing and I have even changed the color scheme of my desk build to pink and black.

The motherboard was really easy to install and to paint pink, great stability and the bios was really easy to use and navigate, it has every feature you could ask for and more.

The 980TIs in 3 way SLI are as you would imagine, crazy fast and look great with the EK blocks and back plates on them.

Corsair sent over the Dominator Platinum's, AX1200i and Fans for this build, the Dominator Platinum's are the best looking ram I have every seen and performance is great.

The EK water cooling is top notch as expected, very easy to install and looks amazing, they really think of all the little things, for everyone worried about water cooling look straight to EK, there instructions are very easy to follow and they include spares in everything so no need to worry about missing one little screw.

Primochill Fittings and cables look amazing and there PETG tubing is very easy to use.

The Intel 750 SSD is crazy fast and the CPU well its a 5960X doesn't that say it all.

Again big thanks to the sponsors of this build and I am looking forward to working with them again in the future.