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THE IMPACTER

 

 

So first of hello everyone my name is Martin and im from Denmark.

i would like to appologize for my english since its not my spoken lanuage, but i hope u can read this anyway :)

 

 

So lets get started.

 

I recently sold my old Gaming Rig to start a new build project with a powerfull mini itx pc

this is only the beginning of the build as i plan on fully custom watercooling it, the pictures are not the best since they were taken with my old phone (samsung galaxy s3)

 

 

 

Hardware for the build

  • Asus Maximus VI Impact - Recieved                                
  • Intel Core i7 4770k - Recieved
  • Asus Gtx 780 Direct CUII 3GB - Recieved
  • Corsair 2 x 8Gb venegance ram 1866Mhz - Recieved
  • WD 2TB Black Storage drive - Recieved
  • Samsung 840 pro 256 Gb SSD - Recieved
  • Corsair RM 650watt PSU - Recieved
  • Bitfenix Recon Fan Controller - Recieved
  • 2 Corsair SP120 - Recieved
  • 1 Corsair AF140 - Recieved
  • 1 Bitfenix Spectre 230mm - Recieved
  • Corsair H100i Liquid Cooling - Recieved
  • Icemodz Red LED strip - Recieved
  • Icemodz White LED strip - Recieved
  • Bitfenix Prodigy case - Recieved

 

Hardware Needed for the custom Watercooling

  • Xspc Raystorm Cpu Block Red LED - Missing
  • Xspc RS 120 Radiator - Missing
  • Xspc RS 240 Radiator - Missing
  • Xspc 170 Tube Resevoir/Pump Combo - Missing
  • Xspc LCD Temp Sensor Red - Missing
  • Xspc EC6 Coolant Blood Red - Missing
  • Xspc 3/8 - 5/8 Clear Hose - Missing
  • EK GTX 780 Direct CUII Nickel CSQ Waterblock - Missing
  • EK GTX 780 Direct CUII Backplate - Missing
  • 3 xNoiseblocker Eloop 120mm NB-B12-P - Missing
  • Monsoon 3/8 - 5/8 Free Center Compression fittings - Missing

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Other Hardware i got.

  • Crossover 27" IPS monitor - Recieved
  • Corsair K70 Mech MX cherry Red - Recieved
  • Roccat Kone XTD - Recieved
  • Roccat Hiro - Recieved 
  • Edifier 2.1 speaker - Recieved
  • Astro A40 2013 Neon Red - Recieved

 

 

I have never done a custom watercooling so this is a first for me if you got any inputs plz let me know.

the main theme of this build is going to be Red and Black (of course) alot of my inspiration comes from watching alot of other builds researching and stuff.

 

i want this to be as clean as possible when its done so im prolly gonna make a custom front top and side panel.

Lets get started!

 

 

- Recived some of the components needed for my Little Impacter

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Before the stripping of the case 

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Time to pull this little fella appart

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Drilling out the rivvets so i can turn the front upside down (or else the fan connector wont fit cause of the H100i in the top of the case.

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luckily i had one of theese in my shed.

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and off it goes super easy should anyone want to try this.

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and now its back on again.

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Front view

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Starting the assembly MB Front 230mm Fan and Back 140mm fan is in

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In goes the H100i and the 16Gb of Memory.

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I switched the original fans from the H100i with the SP 120 Quiet Edition

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at first i mounted the SSD here but changed my mind later on since i didnt have room for my WD Black

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Time to install the fan controller

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The problem with this is the 5.25 bay is to big to sit in the bottom of the case and i needed the mounting holes for the Fan controller so i made a CHOP CHOP

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So now it fits ( I actually ended up not using the mount at all but pictures will show later. )

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The PSU Would actually fit normally in the case but u had to use quite some force to get it in there. so i found some old MB standoffs and used theese to get a little bit of ekstra room

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This is it for now since im waiting for more material to continue building  but here are some tempoary piuctures.

 

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Its a nice Dark Red 

 

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And a overview of my desktop ( its a bit messy yes )

 

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Future Plans Include 

  • Full Custom Watercooling 
  • Custom Start / Reset Switch on the left side of the case
  • Custom temp Sensor Display on the Left side of the case.
  • Custom Side Panels
  • Custom Sleeved Cables and Plugs.

 

 

All will be made in poly carbon glass and Aluminium Plates

 

 

 

 

I hope u liked it so far stay tuned for more updates

Write a comment if u have any good advice for me or my build :)

 

Thanks Everyone!!

 

 

 

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Sweet

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That is amazing, love what you have done so far!

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Oh cool logo you put on that case

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That is amazing, love what you have done so far!

 Thanks nice to hear :)

 

thats pretty sweet dude love the red and black ROG builds!

Yeah they all look good but i seriously need the custom watercooling.

 

Oh cool logo you put on that case

Yeah came with Impact and it looked nice right there

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This is sick as hell. I'M LOVING IT!!!

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ooooooh nice :)

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That side panel is beautiful!

its actually just stock bitfenix makes them as optional accesories

but i am planning on making a bigger window on each side of the case 

and allso make a cutout on the left panel for mounting the new buttons and temp sensor inside the case.

 

This is sick as hell. I'M LOVING IT!!!

Thanks man stay tuned im not even 50% done with the build.

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its actually just stock bitfenix makes them as optional accesories

but i am planning on making a bigger window on each side of the case 

and allso make a cutout on the left panel for mounting the new buttons and temp sensor inside the case.

 

Thanks man stay tuned im not even 50% done with the build.

 

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Top Clock: 7.889 Ghz Cooled by: Liquid Helium   

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 Thanks nice to hear :)

 

Yeah they all look good but i seriously need the custom watercooling.

 

Yeah came with Impact and it looked nice right there

Is that profile pic a still from Ace Ventura?

CPU: i5 4430 PSU: XFX 550w Ram: 8gb Patriot Viper 1600mhz


Motherboard: MSI H87M-G43 Case: Fractal Design Define R4


SSD: 840 Evo 250gb, 512gb MX100 GPU: MSI GTX 980TI Gaming Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo

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Is that profile pic a still from Ace Ventura?

haha yeah its my FB picture :)

 

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Very nice and clean setup.  As a big fan of guages stat displays, a +++ for the stat/guage display in front and looking forward to your future plans.  

 

Btw... is it the camera color or is the case trimming hot pink?

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Awesome job mate!

maybe ditch that case badge? Just my opinion, you don't have to follow it.

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Very nice and clean setup.  As a big fan of guages stat displays, a +++ for the stat/guage display in front and looking forward to your future plans.  

 

Btw... is it the camera color or is the case trimming hot pink?

its the camera flash that makes the trimming pink the real color is a dark red

 

Awesome job mate!

maybe ditch that case badge? Just my opinion, you don't have to follow it

 

im going to make a custom front to fit a 120 mm Radiator and a NB Eloop fan so the badge will be gone when that happens :)

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Very nice build :)

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Very nice build :)

Thanks man cant wait to get it finished as soon as i get the money im buying the watercooling components:)

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Fantastic build! Even when I'm not a big fan of the prodigy, very nice build

thanks man gonna be even better when i get the rest of the parts

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Looking good man, can't wait to see it done :)

And then you realize your shoes are filled with peanut butter, what then?! >:L

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Looking good man, can't wait to see it done :)

me neither :)

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Wow this looks really good! I love how you flipped the front panel around, and used the ROG logo on the front. Very tasteful. Can't wait until the liquid cooling comes.

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Im actually considering if i should change the case for the bitfenix phenom mini itx it has a more clean look to it and i allready have some awsome ideas for modding it .

 

Windowed sidepanels change the black mesh to red mesh with some pulsating lightning behind the mesh

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If anyone know where i might be able to get some soft touch spray paint please let me know i really need this but cant find it anywhere...

 

Thanks

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