[Build Log] Mini Arc

[ti3fight3r]

Hello everyone and welcome to my build log. I spent yesterday shopping around and ordering some parts and planning out my build. I order the Bitfenix Prodigy in white and will be doing a blue and white themed arc reactor style build. I received the case today which was mind blowing because I ordered it at like 3pm yesterday afternoon, props to amazon prime! Anyways it showed up and I got to work tearing it down for the start of the project. I'll be posting more pictures when the rads and fans come in. 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($163.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: BitFenix Prodigy (White) Mini ITX Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($106.24 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Case Fan: Silverstone FQ122 63.8 CFM 120mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Case Fan: Silverstone FQ141 62.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Case Fan: Silverstone FQ141 62.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Case Fan: Silverstone FQ141 62.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  (Purchased For $0.00) 

Monitor: Asus VS278Q-P 27.0" Monitor  ($228.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Monitor: LG 34UM67 60Hz 34.0" Monitor  ($649.00 @ Adorama) 

Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($124.99 @ Directron) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($58.68 @ Amazon) 

Other: EK-FC970 GTX TF5 - Nickel ($122.99)

Other: EK-FC970 GTX TF5 Backplate - Nickel ($43.99)

Other: EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel ($77.99)

Other: Monsoon Free Center Compression Fitting - white x10 ($70.00)

Other: EK D5 X-RES Top 140 w/ D5 Vario Pump ($154.99)

Other: PrimoChill PrimoFlex LRT ($24.99)

Other: NZXT Grid + V2 ($29.99)

Other: Bitfenix Prodigy Clear Window Panel x2 ($60.00)

Other: Blue Illuminated Vandal Resistant "Momentary" Switch - 16mm ($12.99)

Other: Blue Illuminated Vandal Resistant "Momentary" Switch - 22mm ($12.99)

Other: MNPCTech Switch Mounting Plate ($22.99)

Other: Mod/Smart EZ Vandal Switch Cable x2 ($16.00)

Other: 2x140mm Fan Radiator Shroud (Purchased For $35.99)

Other: XSPC EX120 Single 120mm Radiator (Purchased For $44.99)

Other: XSPC EX280 Dual 140mm Radiator (Purchased For $64.99)

Total: $2951.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-01 19:21 EST-0500

 

Striped down just have to get different feet for the bottom to provide airflow for the bottom of the case.

 

I will be cutting the back plate of the front panel and will be replacing it with a mesh cover to provide better airflow to the case and the front rad. I will then be adding an acrylic front panel with stand offs. It will be an 8mm piece with frosted sky blue inserts in the holes. I'll have a ring created to run UV LEDs on the back to have the glowing effect of the arc reactor. Ill be going to a laser cutter this week and hopefully have the pieces done and the front together by the end of the week.

 

I will also have two full clear side panels so I have to relocate the side IO. I will be trying to cut the switch part of the IO and running it to the left side of the back exhaust fan. With the IO being in the back I won't need the two extra usb 3s and the activity lights won't really be needed 

 

 

Stay tuned there will be more coming as parts come in. Thanks everyone!

 

 

 

11/12/2015 UPDATE!

 

So its been a little bit but I have been trying to figure out how to mount the 280 rad to the top of the case. It took some finagling but I figured it out. 

all the parts that came in

Mocking up the hole to cut for the rad to sit inside

I used an angle grinder to make the cuts and finished up with a Dremel. Not perfect cuts but they work because the shroud will cover it up.

 

The shroud was a b because the holes didn't match up perfectly with the rad. So I had to make offset holes in the rad mounting plate to line up with the shroud. All in all it worked out perfect and I am happy with the way the product turned out. I will have more once I get some more parts in. Next will be graphics card and cpu so nothing too interesting. Thanks for stopping by

 

[Dossium]

+1 Follower for this build

Looks like a promising concept, can't wait to see the result!

[GodSpoon]

Sounds like its gonna be dope! Ill keep an eye out  

[TheRandomness]

390. 390. 390. *sigh* If you've already ordered it ok. Oooooo case modding I'm following.

[Sithhy]

Looks good for now [emoji1] Also a kinda little OT: Why on the PCPartPicker list does it say that you got your fans & the OS for $0.00? [emoji33]

[ti3fight3r]

Thanks guys for the follows. I didn't go with a 390 bc I couldn't find a water block for the card. I like the ones from EK and they have one for the 970. The reason why things are at zero is because I already bought them. I should have put a different version with the whole price on there. My apologies.

[ti3fight3r]

Did a little work on the front panel and it turned out pretty good. I just need to get some dust covering ordered. What is the best brand that you guys would recommend? I am thinking about buying this. 

http://www.moddiy.com/products/Premium-Ultra-Thin-0.17mm-PVC-Case%7B47%7DFan-Dust-Filter-Material.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwzdGxBRC3rPWZq83FzyUSJAB9IC5iX38oYkZYhFDlde0g2m-dkHx6hFxbMHmEArbnqZA4FRoCMOzw_wcB

 

All taped up and ready to cut

 

Dremel was pretty hard to get parrarel but I did the best I could. 

 

It looks really good in person better than the pictures can show.

 

[GodSpoon]

390. 390. 390. *sigh* If you've already ordered it ok. Oooooo case modding I'm following.

Thanks guys for the follows. I didn't go with a 390 bc I couldn't find a water block for the card. I like the ones from EK and they have one for the 970. The reason why things are at zero is because I already bought them. I should have put a different version with the whole price on there. My apologies.

 

 

http://www.ekwb.com/news/606/19/Existing-EK-Full-Cover-blocks-compatible-with-Radeon-Rx-300-series-GPUs/

 

The 290 water blocks work on the 390

 

Just saying hahaha

 

Looking sweet though

[ti3fight3r]

I sent EK an email asking if the 290x will fit on a 390. It says it fits on a 390x but that's a different class of a card from my research. Ill let you guys know what they say.

[TheRandomness]

I sent EK an email asking if the 290x will fit on a 390. It says it fits on a 390x but that's a different class of a card from my research. Ill let you guys know what they say.

The only difference between 390 and 390x is an x and more stream processors.. Therefore a bit more heat (afaik/iirc)

 

What happened to 390/380 reference designs? I think they look fabulous

[ti3fight3r]

Well that was absolutely the least helpful thing ever haha. They told me to check their configuration page. Does anyone have experience putting one of their blocks on a 390? I've never done it and don't want to get parts that don't work. That's the biggest reason I went with a 970 is bc they have the parts specific for that card.

[ti3fight3r]

updated in beginning post to keep build log together