IN WIN DUKE (IN WIN D-Frame 2.0 custom build) by SimpleModz

[ciobanulx]

 

Hi guys,

 

I did an overview video on the case which give you a good look at it's features and design and I also talk a bit about what inspired the IN WIN D-Frame chassis

 

Hope you guys enjoy! If you like my content please like the video and subscribe. Also if you check out the channel you will see further content on the build which I already released since the build log is a bit behind as the build had to be finished for a PAX Australia display.

 

Check out the video below:

 

 

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hi guys,

 

Following up from my case overview video yesterday I want to share some further photos of the build as well as another progress video!

 

Hope you guys enjoy it!

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for checking it out!

 

Cheers,

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hey guys,

 

Here's a closer look at the acrylic plates I made and also the build loop plan

 

And yes I know the cable routing holes are not perfect however the vinyl will cover that and cables as well. Unfortunately at this point I was running out of time for PAX AUS.

 

 

Thanks for checking it out!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[Str8f4c3]

Looking Great!

[ciobanulx]

On 11/20/2016 at 5:11 AM, Str8f4c3 said:

Looking Great!

Thanks a lot mate

[ciobanulx]

 

Hey guys,

 

I have another update for you and looking at wrapping up this build log soon. I was meant to keep posting an update every day in order to get it up to date with the status of the build at the moment but things always keep getting in the way. I'm super busy leading up to Christmas at the moment, trying to wrap everything up.

 

Anyways, here we go! This update will include most of the vinyl work that I've done to add details to the build.

 

Firstly, the PSU. I added an NVIDIA claw logo on the side where it lights up and also due to the way the PSU sits in the case, I added white vinyl to it so that the In Win D-Frame writing stands out more once the PSU is in. Check it out in the pics.

 

 

I didn't want to remove the label completely as I like the PSU information that is seen just above the D-Frame logo, I think it suits the build nicely this way.

I then added the abstract design to the acrylic panels of which I talk more about in an upcoming video for where I got the inspiration from. But let me know what you guys think of the design. This is also carried forward on other components too.

 

 

Intel logo on the CPU block, I think it suits it nicely plus it's good to have on for events.

 

 

Another shot of the PSU! I just love the way the white vinyl brings out the D-Frame logo on the PSU mount.

 

 

Furthermore I had these WD HDDs laying around from another build. Some of you may have seen it, my IN WIN LUX build. Anyways, I changed the gold vinyl to white in order to suit this build.

 

 

And here it is mounted in

 

 

The same design from the acrylic panels on the case was carried on to the side of the 360mm radiator but this time white on black instead of black on white. This will give a nice contrast in the build.

 

 

Even thought these fans will not be seen I still like to add vinyl to them. So I alternate between NVIDIA and In Win logo.

 

 

Thanks for checking it out guys!

 

Stay tuned for more!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hi guys,

 

I'm back with another update, as promised I am trying my best to wrap up this build log soon and get it to the status of the build at the moment.

 

Here are some shots of the 6950X CPU in all its glory! I think it deserves a few photos of it's own. This is the first X edition CPU I ever received and it's a great honour to get to use this CPU. Before receiving it I wasn't aware that I was getting an X edition and I honestly couldn't believe it when it arrived. I still barely can! I was staring at the CPU for a few days after it arrived hahaha as I just couldn't believe it.

 

Anyways, here it is!

 

 

Furthermore, here are the progress shots for the work I did on the back panel of the case. I cut a piece of acrylic that is mounted using some longer CPU stand-off screws in order to cover the cables and clean things up a bit.

 

 

I also added vinyl in the same style on the back panel too!

 

 

Hope you guys like it!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[BeardRex]

This has to be the coolest and most awesome PC build I've seen in quite a while! You going to do something about the green that looks off from the black/white?

[ciobanulx]

On 11/25/2016 at 5:15 AM, BeardRex said:

This has to be the coolest and most awesome PC build I've seen in quite a while! You going to do something about the green that looks off from the black/white?

Thanks a lot mate! Glad you like it

 

Also no, the green is staying. It's an NVIDIA themed build. I used black and white mainly as I didn't want to over compensate the green. There will be more green added and the Founders Edition GTX 1080s are staying aircooled to add a bit more green too  

[ciobanulx]

 

Hi guys,

 

Here it is! The build is nearly done at this point! I shot this just before filling the build up and sending it to PAX.

 

I also did a video talking a bit about the design and things I did as well as showing how I assemble most of it.

 

Hope you guys enjoy it!

 

 

 

 

I will have some more pics plus the coverage from PAX AU. The build is back home now but I've yet to take final pics and video of it as I ran into some issues with the fan LEDs that I am hoping to fix.

 

Thanks for checking it out and stay tuned for more! 

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hey guys!

 

Just thought you might want to see more around the back of the case, how the cables were routed and how the cover panel cleans things us really nicely.

 

 

In Win Aurora controller stuck to the back.

 

 

Thanks for checking it out! I'll have the PAX content up next and final pics and video I only just shot the other day. I'll need to put it all together and then I can share it with you guys.

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hey guys!

 

Here are the PAX AU photos of the build and also a video I did of some of my other case mods at PAX as well as other cool builds from Aussie modders!

 

PAX AU video -

 

 

 

Thanks for checking it out!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hey guys!

 

Here are the final photos! Hope you enjoy!

 

Video coming very soon as well.

 

 

Thanks for checking it out!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex

[ciobanulx]

 

Hi guys,

 

The final showcase video is here.

 

Hope you guys like it! It was a bit tricky finding a suitable song so I went with something a bit different and had a play with it

 

 

 

Thanks for checking it out!

 

Cheers,

 

Alex