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Shad0whunter · 9th Jan 2013, 21:16

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Originally Posted by OcSurfe

looking good, gold themes seem to be cropping up a bit more,
look forward to more!

Thank you!

j-a-c-o-b · 9th Jan 2013, 22:07

Very impressive indeed, loving the color scheme, and grats wit the sponsors

Shad0whunter · 10th Jan 2013, 07:02

Thank you j-a-c-o-b!

We'll also paint the Noctua fan to match the color scheme! Looking forward for it later this day...

Shad0whunter · 10th Jan 2013, 19:14

Hi guys...

Today we managed to make openings for the bracket, paint it, paint the rest of the arrows (6 in total) because last time the paint finished.
And for finale to see how it all looks as a "structure". You'll judge for yourselves, but for the most part it requires only a little more support at the PSU area. We're considering the idea of making 2 more stands, very simple, but they would give it the rigidity we need. Kinda working in a rush, don't know why...I think the more you are pressed with time and deadlines, the more you manage to think "creatively".

It all stands by itself, but needs a gentle push and begins to fall to one side. As I said, we'll fix it in the upcoming days. Also we removed the leather handles...for changing the design a little bit, and we're not quite sure if we are to mount or go without them.

Stay tuned for more updates guys...hope you like the result for now....

Shad0whunter · 17th Jan 2013, 16:13

Small update - new design on the leather handles...they now look more "spartan"
More photos in the upcoming days...

Shad0whunter · 25th Jan 2013, 19:13

Hi guys...some more work is done for today.

- New arrows - painted and placed on the shield. 2 of them will act as a support for the whole system
- The PSU bracket is screwed to the shield and the bolts are covered in the front

I forgot to take a picture of the shield with black arrows...will do it next time.

What we have to do for this to be finished:

- Paint the Noctua fans
- Figure out a way of arranging the cables - 8 pin, 24 pin (We will be using some mSATA SSD, details - next time)
- Fix the PSU and glue the supporting arrows
- Apply fresh paint to the shield

I think that's it for now...wish us luck and stay tuned for more (final) updates

morgansk · 25th Jan 2013, 22:40

Like this one - a very unique idea!

Shad0whunter · 27th Jan 2013, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by morgansk

Like this one - a very unique idea!

Thanks mate!

Shad0whunter · 29th Jan 2013, 16:21

Small update guys...a shot with black-"ish" arrows and the new hardware we bought - mSATA A-DATA SSD 32 gigs.

Expect us soon with another update!

Shad0whunter · 4th Feb 2013, 08:21

Hello guys, another update is ready.

We decided to buy two more arrows, due to the lack of enough "damage" to the shield in our opinion. We made the holes for them already. Also I tried if the shield is any close to authentic...We applied the final layers of paint to all components, and of course the Noctua fan. I can say it looks very nice, although I wish to paint the frame in black, because now it just doesn't have that sharp contrast between colors and the gold kinda fades away, but this is not a problem.
Next time we'll attach the arrows, assemble the machine and hopefully install an OS. Still there are some minor details to be considered, but thy are not such a pain in the...

That's it for now, stay tuned for final updates!

Shad0whunter · 8th Feb 2013, 16:26

A piece that'd be mounted on the MB over the bottom PCI slot.

Stay tuned...

kelmannen · 8th Feb 2013, 23:18

it's really cool!

keep on working!

Shad0whunter · 10th Feb 2013, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmannen

it's really cool!

keep on working!

Thanks man!

Dk_vr · 11th Feb 2013, 11:01

I really love the black/golden colour scheme and the quality of the paint.

The golden plate with the mod name is awesome.

Shad0whunter · 12th Feb 2013, 18:36

Okay guys, we are finalizing things...

Next time - installing OS and hopefully everything'll be ok!

Stay tuned...

Sn00k3r · 13th Feb 2013, 06:48

Nice Idea, realy cool

Love that "pierced MoBo" Gag

Shad0whunter · 18th Feb 2013, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn00k3r

Nice Idea, realy cool

Love that "pierced MoBo" Gag

Thanks man!

D-day came! |Everything assembled, cleaned and booted in windows. We kept fingers crossed, and that's it guys. Intel's HD 3000 is the only "slow" thingy in the Aegis PC, but the idea is more important than the actual performance. We're quite amazed by the mSATA score...really good!

I'll show you the photos and next time expect some benchmarking and stress tests.

The Noctua fan would go through a revision due to some paint issues...really hard to paint it the way it looks and it is not even close to perfect, but looks okay.

So, that all for today, some time soon the FINAL update is due.

Thanks for viewing guys!
Stay tuned...

Shad0whunter · 25th Feb 2013, 16:41

The project is Finished!

Video of booting - Here (sorry for poor quality, don't own a nice camera)

No surprises, no errors, everything runs smooth.

Total specs are

Motherboard - ECS Z77H2-AX (V1.0)

CPU - Intel i5 - 2320

CPU Cooler - Thanks to "Noctua" - NH-L12

RAM - A-Data XPG 1333 Mhz DDR3

Storage - SSD - mSATA A-Data 32 GB

GPU - Intel HD3000

PSU - CM Silent Pro Gold 600W

Thanks to the sponsors

Elitegroup:

Noctua:

Cooler Master

Thanks for the support of my friends - Rockfire and Dk-vr!
Thank you all for the views and comments!

8th Feb 2013, 23:18	#52
kelmannen Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden, next to polarbears. Posts: 345	it's really cool! keep on working! __________________ Works as a tool retailer, glad if i can help someone with tool questions! Hopes that i someday completes my first scratchbuild...

11th Feb 2013, 11:01	#54
Dk_vr Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 116	I really love the black/golden colour scheme and the quality of the paint. The golden plate with the mod name is awesome. __________________ DVTests CoolerTester Project Black and White

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9th Jan 2013, 22:07	#42
j-a-c-o-b Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bradford Posts: 34	Very impressive indeed, loving the color scheme, and grats wit the sponsors

10th Jan 2013, 07:02	#43
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Thank you j-a-c-o-b! We'll also paint the Noctua fan to match the color scheme! Looking forward for it later this day...

10th Jan 2013, 19:14	#44
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Hi guys... Today we managed to make openings for the bracket, paint it, paint the rest of the arrows (6 in total) because last time the paint finished. And for finale to see how it all looks as a "structure". You'll judge for yourselves, but for the most part it requires only a little more support at the PSU area. We're considering the idea of making 2 more stands, very simple, but they would give it the rigidity we need. Kinda working in a rush, don't know why...I think the more you are pressed with time and deadlines, the more you manage to think "creatively". It all stands by itself, but needs a gentle push and begins to fall to one side. As I said, we'll fix it in the upcoming days. Also we removed the leather handles...for changing the design a little bit, and we're not quite sure if we are to mount or go without them. Stay tuned for more updates guys...hope you like the result for now....

17th Jan 2013, 16:13	#45
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Small update - new design on the leather handles...they now look more "spartan" More photos in the upcoming days...

25th Jan 2013, 19:13	#46
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Hi guys...some more work is done for today. - New arrows - painted and placed on the shield. 2 of them will act as a support for the whole system - The PSU bracket is screwed to the shield and the bolts are covered in the front I forgot to take a picture of the shield with black arrows...will do it next time. What we have to do for this to be finished: - Paint the Noctua fans - Figure out a way of arranging the cables - 8 pin, 24 pin (We will be using some mSATA SSD, details - next time) - Fix the PSU and glue the supporting arrows - Apply fresh paint to the shield I think that's it for now...wish us luck and stay tuned for more (final) updates

25th Jan 2013, 22:40	#47
morgansk I've got wood Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 49	Like this one - a very unique idea!

29th Jan 2013, 16:21	#49
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Small update guys...a shot with black-"ish" arrows and the new hardware we bought - mSATA A-DATA SSD 32 gigs. Expect us soon with another update!

4th Feb 2013, 08:21	#50
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Hello guys, another update is ready. We decided to buy two more arrows, due to the lack of enough "damage" to the shield in our opinion. We made the holes for them already. Also I tried if the shield is any close to authentic...We applied the final layers of paint to all components, and of course the Noctua fan. I can say it looks very nice, although I wish to paint the frame in black, because now it just doesn't have that sharp contrast between colors and the gold kinda fades away, but this is not a problem. Next time we'll attach the arrows, assemble the machine and hopefully install an OS. Still there are some minor details to be considered, but thy are not such a pain in the... That's it for now, stay tuned for final updates!

8th Feb 2013, 16:26	#51
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	A piece that'd be mounted on the MB over the bottom PCI slot. Stay tuned...

12th Feb 2013, 18:36	#55
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	Okay guys, we are finalizing things... Next time - installing OS and hopefully everything'll be ok! Stay tuned...

13th Feb 2013, 06:48	#56
Sn00k3r Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 31	Nice Idea, realy cool Love that "pierced MoBo" Gag

25th Feb 2013, 16:41	#58
Shad0whunter Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 41	The project is Finished! Video of booting - Here (sorry for poor quality, don't own a nice camera) No surprises, no errors, everything runs smooth. Total specs are Motherboard - ECS Z77H2-AX (V1.0) CPU - Intel i5 - 2320 CPU Cooler - Thanks to "Noctua" - NH-L12 RAM - A-Data XPG 1333 Mhz DDR3 Storage - SSD - mSATA A-Data 32 GB GPU - Intel HD3000 PSU - CM Silent Pro Gold 600W Thanks to the sponsors Elitegroup: Noctua: Cooler Master Thanks for the support of my friends - Rockfire and Dk-vr! Thank you all for the views and comments!