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Case Mod - In Progress Test bench mod by Ace_finland [completed]

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by Ace_finland, 10 Oct 2012.

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  1. Fuganater

    Fuganater What's a Dremel?

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    Coming along great man.
     
    Fuganater, 2 Dec 2012
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  2. KrunchR

    KrunchR What's a Dremel?

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    I'll high 5 this. Looks fantastic!
     
    KrunchR, 2 Dec 2012
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  3. Ra6

    Ra6 What's a Dremel?

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    Red leds look amazing! Great effect with the plexi! ;)
     
    Ra6, 2 Dec 2012
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  4. Waynio

    Waynio Relaxing

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    Coolest test bench I've seen, in 2011 this is totally 5 stars. :):dremel:
    In 2012 everything is being trashed it seems yet modding continues to get better.

    About the stupid ratings, head over here & cast a vote, it's unofficial but people who are bothered about the misuse of the system are trying to make bit-tech take note, some have been turning the rating system to meaningless dribble & it needs dropping.

    http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=250884

    Options are.
    1. Get rid of the voting system.
    2. It's a useful indicator (but it isn't anymore).
    3. Don't care.
     
    Waynio, 2 Dec 2012
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  5. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    Thanks!

    Thank you!

    Thanks!

    Thank you! I'll check it out, not so bothered about the ratings :)
     
    Ace_finland, 3 Dec 2012
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  6. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    New update! Getting close to the end of the Coolermaster competition! Have been very busy the last weekend, spent around 30hrs on the computer on saturday and sunday and had to take today off work just to get it up and running. Taking it to get photographed tomorrow so i can get some proper shots of it for the competition.

    Sorry if its not in order the update, a bit stressed due to still having a lot to do before the photo shoot.

    Anyways, gonna start with the parts. A lot of the parts are from my previous build but there are also new parts

    Coolermaster test bench
    Intel 3570K
    Asus Maximus GENE-V
    Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB 1600MHz
    128gb OCZ Vertez 2 SSD
    Corsair AX850 PSU
    2 X Gainward GTX570
    2 x Lamptron FC5 V2
    4 x Schyte Gentle Typhoon
    A lot of leds

    Watercooling:
    2 x EK-FC5X0 GTX GW Backplate - Black
    2 x EK-RES X3 150
    2 x EK-DDC X-TOP CSQ - Acetal
    2 x EK-CoolStream RAD XT (240)
    1 x EK-MOSFET ASUS M5G - Acetal + Nickel
    1 x EK Supremacy cpu block
    1 x EK Dual parallell sli block
    2 x laing ddc pumps
    A lot of EK fittings
    Mayhem's Aurora tharsis red
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    Sleeved the led wires, the cat loves it
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    Installed in the acrylic
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    The lamptrons installed
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    Mounted the rads and the fans to an xspc rad mount, quite a tight fit, a little bit over 1mm to spare :)
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    Plumbing done on loop 1, was a bit more difficult than i first expected. Ignore the blue cables, resleeved them after
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    Had to check what it looked like with the Hyper212 that i've used during the build. Had to remove all the water cooling so i could get all the sizes right
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    So many cables, had to cut every cable and shorten them, they would not fit in the case as is.
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    Tried to get hold of some genuine CoolerMaster sticker but it was a lot harder than i expected. So contacted Coolermaster and got approved to make my own stickers. Was gonna go with normal stickers but due to the case is slightly textured it wouldn't look good so went with these polyurethane based "3D" stickers. Got a few different color combinations made so i could pick the one i liked the most. Big thanks to Mr Glasberg over at staffans.fi for making these priority 1 and making them in more or less a day
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    Assembled and more or less ready to go. Still have a lot to do but this will have to do for the competition.

    Leak test ongoing
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    Don't wanna post too many pictures of the bench, gonna wait until tomorrow after the "proper" photos are taken. Next update most likely tomorrow.



    Sponsored by:
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    Ace_finland, 3 Dec 2012
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  7. Editor22

    Editor22 E22 | Hex-Gear

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    Sweet lord that is awesome!
     
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  8. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    Thanks, i've gotten a lot of inspirations from you renderings in the past! Love all of your builds!
     
    Ace_finland, 3 Dec 2012
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  9. KrunchR

    KrunchR What's a Dremel?

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    Niiiiice!
     
    KrunchR, 3 Dec 2012
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  10. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    Cheers!
     
    Ace_finland, 3 Dec 2012
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  11. Meelobee

    Meelobee What's a Dremel?

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    oh wow the videocard mount matches the memory, that makes the mount even better :thumb:
     
    Meelobee, 3 Dec 2012
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  12. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    Was waiting for someone to notice, in due time the ram will match the videocard mount even better :) just need to figure out how to do it so it looks as standard ram but with acrylic in it :)
     
    Ace_finland, 3 Dec 2012
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  13. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    Hey guys, pics will be up tomorrow from the photo shoot, until then a teaser :)
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    and yes, i know i need to bleed the system again :)

    Sponsored by:
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    Ace_finland, 4 Dec 2012
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  14. Pranja

    Pranja Blackwolf

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    Looks great. I can't wait for more pictures.

    Pet the cat for me. ;)
     
    Pranja, 4 Dec 2012
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  15. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    thanks!
     
    Ace_finland, 4 Dec 2012
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  16. Fuganater

    Fuganater What's a Dremel?

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    I keep forgetting how small this build actually is.

    Can't wait to see your final photos!
     
    Fuganater, 4 Dec 2012
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  17. Ace_finland

    Ace_finland Minimodder

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    It is quite small but it's very heavy due to the aluminum panels :) they will be up tomorrow!
     
    Ace_finland, 4 Dec 2012
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  18. KoSoVaR^

    KoSoVaR^ Professional Sleever & Modder

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    The teaser looks great :), some bleeding wouldt be a bad idea ;D
     
    KoSoVaR^, 4 Dec 2012
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  19. Waynio

    Waynio Relaxing

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    Sweet sweet sweetness :):clap:
     
    Waynio, 4 Dec 2012
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  20. Meelobee

    Meelobee What's a Dremel?

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    Good stuff Ace :)
     
    Meelobee, 4 Dec 2012
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