Nostromo: X99 RVE, 5960X, 980ti 3-way SLI, CaseLabs STH10, Hardline [Update: FINAL VIDEO!]

[rarifiedbovine]

Dream build for sure! Have you been thinking of maybe polishing the blocks to make them clear?

Looks good so far

 

Great build, just personally hate the look of ek blocks. Ruined it for me

 

The people spoke, and I listened.  Nostromo 2016!  I took off the waterblocks and --lightly-- polished them up, leading to clearer tops.  I think this achieves the right balance:

 

 

 

Also, the cables from UPC (Ultimate Personal Computers) are done!  Big shout out to those guys, they look great.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, finally, a little sneak preview of what's coming next.

 

 

Cheers!

[bmawn]

It's awesome that you listen to feedback!

Looks much better. Although I would have gone with a bit more polishing but thats just me, and this is your build!

Might want to look into some kind of support for that intel ssd as well cause it looks slightly saggy.

[rarifiedbovine]

Yeah, I agree. :-/. Any ideas?

[Quincy15]

Great looking PC build. However you cant see any of the painted areas now apart from the "Extreme" section of the chipset heatsink !

[rarifiedbovine]

Great looking PC build. However you cant see any of the painted areas now apart from the "Extreme" section of the chipset heatsink !

 

True (I assume you mean the i/o cover).  But that's kinda the idea--I just didn't want any noticeable red.

[zombiepixel]

Huh, I've always heard that caselabs are great... Jk, I think you meant "could not be less happy".

MORE HAPPY*

[rarifiedbovine]

Let’s start off with a little shot of my loft/modding space.  The ol’ humble abode.

 

 

Here’s me getting the main compartment panel ready to mod it.  Basically, I just wanted to extend the cable cut-outs and tap some holes for standoffs.  I’m going to put an acrylic plate over the cutouts, which I think will look pretty great.

 

 

 

Next came the leak test with Mayhems Blitz.  Thankfully, I didn’t run into any problems.  Filling and draining three times is kinda a pain, but I suppose it’s worth it!

 

 

 

And, finally, here’s what it looks like with the first loop filled!  Next video to follow soon.  Eager to hear what y’all think!

 

[rarifiedbovine]

Aaaaand second loop is filled!

 

[rarifiedbovine]

Hey guys,

 

New build log is up!  In it, I cover the PETG bending process.  Enjoy!

 

[James1989]

subbed.

 

Them Caselabs cases do look good

Too bad they're so damn expensive though.

[rarifiedbovine]

Too bad they're so damn expensive though.

 

Yeah, you're certainly paying a premium, but I'd say the quality is head and shoulders above anything I've seen previously.  They're not super flashy, but they're built incredibly well.

[rarifiedbovine]

New video is up!  This one is all about loop planning and, unfortunately, leak management.  Let me know what benchmarks you'd like to see!

 

 

 

[rarifiedbovine]

Cable management time!  I feel like I did alright.

 

 

[VerticalDiscussions]

Why is there a nude dude paint on the background....? Nice parts altough...

[rarifiedbovine]

On 3/10/2016 at 4:03 PM, VerticalDiscussions said:

Why is there a nude dude paint on the background....? Nice parts altough...

It's a poster from the Jim O'Rourke album "Visitor."  Plus I love Bruce Lee!

[rarifiedbovine]

Next (penultimate!) part of the buildlog is up, which includes benchmarks and a cable management overview:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNEg58501l8

[rarifiedbovine]

Guess what, everyone?  Final pics time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Maverick5500]

Amazing! 

[rarifiedbovine]

Hey all,

 

Here is the final video log:

 

 

[JasonMorris]

Great build and video.

 

[rarifiedbovine]

On 11/11/2016 at 11:58 AM, JasonMorris said:

Great build and video.

 

Thanks so much!

[rarifiedbovine]

Welp, I've finally manged to get a video up which shows my actual gaming room/setup...Just in time for a new build!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1LbOCMdsZo