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Looks good. I bet that gold was tough to get right.

Thank you. Yes, I had to find someone to make it. There are alot of sleeving you can get that looks like gold, such as desert sand,tan, Cyote brown and a little brown, but finding stright gold that looks exactly like gold, it was very tough.

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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UPDATE:  Bigger is better :D

 

 

I got a couple of goodies in today and more will come in the next couple of days. This update is small tell the rest of it shows up tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday :)

 

Today 2 of the QNIX QX2710 Evolution II 27" 2560 X 1440 monitors arrived and my Phanteks Enthoo Primo case came.

 

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My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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I got the fans and LED strips today.

 

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Next thing to do is, take the fans apart and paint the inside rim of the fans gold. The rest of the fan will stay black.

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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Interesting :) I want to see how this goes ;)

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I am excited to see what comes next! BOOM, you get a follow.

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Interesting :) I want to see how this goes ;)

 

 

I am excited to see what comes next! BOOM, you get a follow.

Sweet :D thank you guys

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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Good specs for a good price. I like it.

Thank you :) going back and forward between finishing this project and my wife's so its taking a bit longer then I expected to get all the parts to finish it, but soon enough it shall be finished :)

 

Like the saying goes, " Happy wife, happy life" lol :)

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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am i the only one who thinks the middle card will get starved? have you thought about watercooling your gpu's? 

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@ericlee30 y u no @ me?

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Very interested in seeing where you take this build! I used the same Phanteks Enthoo Primo case in my build

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am i the only one who thinks the middle card will get starved? have you thought about watercooling your gpu's? 

To my surprise I have not had any issues with the cards over heating or not getting enough air flow. I am doing water cooling with this build but because I am taking on a couple of other build projects on around the house, I have not been able to get this project done as fast as I would like :( The custom loop I am doing for this build is right around $3500, plus I'm getting the case airbrushed with Midas and a graphic seen around the entire case, which is another $1000. Im half way through buying the custom loop and shortly trying to find a really good airbrush artist here in Florida :)

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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The custom loop I am doing for this build is right around $3500

IS THE TUBING MADE OUT OF GOLD!?!?!

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I'm curious to how silent those Spectres are.

They are, the best way I can put it, pretty much whisper quit. I have over 40 of the spectres fans 20 blue LED ones and 20 of the all black versions, they are looks wise my favorite fans, Plus the inside ring of the fans is very simple to paint :)

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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IS THE TUBING MADE OUT OF GOLD!?!?!

LOL if I could find some I would differently get it , unfortunately that would probably cost more the $3500. I am trying to find everything gold plated though or at least find someone that can dip everything for me.

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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@ericlee30 y u no @ me?

LOL of coarse I know you @TheProfosist, I talk to you pretty much every day :P:D

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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Very interested in seeing where you take this build! I used the same Phanteks Enthoo Primo case in my build

Are you the guy that has a youtube vid with the Phanteks Enthoo Primo on the glass desk :) ?

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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They are, the best way I can put it, pretty much whisper quit. I have over 40 of the spectres fans 20 blue LED ones and 20 of the all black versions, they are looks wise my favorite fans, Plus the inside ring of the fans is very simple to paint :)

 

Are the 140's PWM or 3-pin?

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Are the 140's PWM or 3-pin?

They are 3-pin. I love PWM fans but for these fans i purchased 2 bitfenix Recon controllers because they are only 3-pin fans. Love the Recon by the way, one of the best fan controllers I have ever messed with.

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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Are you the guy that has a youtube vid with the Phanteks Enthoo Primo on the glass desk :) ?

No i am not haha and now you have me intrigued, care to send that video my way? My Phankteks Enthoo Primo build is in the gallery on my profile, it was my first custom water loop build. 

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No i am not haha and now you have me intrigued, care to send that video my way? My Phankteks Enthoo Primo build is in the gallery on my profile, it was my first custom water loop build. 

LOL I thought the desk was glass from what i remember but I guess I was wrong :( but here is the vid  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDT-c4LyBdU to the guy I thought you were. both of you have blue in your builds, but he is using blue tubing and from your pics it looks like you are using clear tubing with mayhem dye ;) which I love the color of by the way :)

My Sig Rig: "X79 (3970X) -Midas"http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wsjGt6"  "Midas" Build Log - https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/59768-build-log-in-progress-code-name-midas/


"The Riddler" Custom Watercooled H440 Build Log ( in collaboration with my wife @ _TechPuppet_ ) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/149652-green-h440-special-edition-the-riddler-almost-there/


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LOL I thought the desk was glass from what i remember but I guess I was wrong :( but here is the vid  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDT-c4LyBdU to the guy I thought you were. both of you have blue in your builds, but he is using blue tubing and from your pics it looks like you are using clear tubing with mayhem dye ;) which I love the color of by the way :)

You are correct with the tubing and the coloring, and yes I the color! I'm about to get a second gpu and water blocks for both of those and change my color to red to match the mobo! 

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I got the fans and LED strips today.

 

IMG_8909_zps44c91756.jpg

 

Next thing to do is, take the fans apart and paint the inside rim of the fans gold. The rest of the fan will stay black.

all those fan! O.o nice idea with the inner ring gold

To my surprise I have not had any issues with the cards over heating or not getting enough air flow. I am doing water cooling with this build but because I am taking on a couple of other build projects on around the house, I have not been able to get this project done as fast as I would like :( The custom loop I am doing for this build is right around $3500, plus I'm getting the case airbrushed with Midas and a graphic seen around the entire case, which is another $1000. Im half way through buying the custom loop and shortly trying to find a really good airbrush artist here in Florida :)

thought you had most of the loop already?

UPDATED An enthusiasts guide to video feat. MPC-HC + madVR | NEW UPDATE Supertower Build Log: Anthrax 8.0 ~ 02/21 - Follow!

Build Logs: Anthrax (2016.02.14) | Chibi PC (2014.09.22) | ThePylon (2015.10.26) | Mystery Build #4 (????.??.??) | Mystery Build #5 (????.??.??)

The HID Liberator: A Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard Build Log | A Simple Mod: Silencing the EVGA 750Ti FTW w/ ACX

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LOL of coarse I know you @TheProfosist, I talk to you pretty much every day :P:D

I know right! How didnt I know about this thread?

UPDATED An enthusiasts guide to video feat. MPC-HC + madVR | NEW UPDATE Supertower Build Log: Anthrax 8.0 ~ 02/21 - Follow!

Build Logs: Anthrax (2016.02.14) | Chibi PC (2014.09.22) | ThePylon (2015.10.26) | Mystery Build #4 (????.??.??) | Mystery Build #5 (????.??.??)

The HID Liberator: A Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard Build Log | A Simple Mod: Silencing the EVGA 750Ti FTW w/ ACX

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