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Case Mod - In Progress ⭐ [S Frame] Plum Blossom

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by B NEGATIVE, 1 Oct 2016.

  1. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    Hi everybody and welcome to my newest log!

    This build is going to be based around the mighty S Frame,a case I have been itching to mod since it first released,thanks Katerina @ In Win NL for giving me the last one they had!
    https://www.inwin-style.com/en/gaming-chassis/S-Frame
    Im going for a mecha look this time using the same colour palette as LUMO but with the yellow as highlight rather than the dominant colour.
    It seems a shame to take drills,saws and files to such a beauty of a case but I have big plans...

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    Hardware!

    ASUS have stepped with a rampage Edition 10 and a pair of 480's!

    https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/ROG-RAMPAGE-V-EDITION-10/
    https://www.asus.com/uk/Graphics-Cards/ROG-STRIX-RX480-O8G-GAMING/


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    All the extras...and that DAC unit....

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    And with the gorgeous DDR4 from G Skill!

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    2 of the 4 Strix 480's going in here.....

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    And in the case?

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    Power is coming from my trusty 1500w Platimax,about time it did stuff other than powering pumps when filling loops!

    Watercooling to come from EK of course!

    This one is a labour of love so it will not be a quick log and I do ask people comment,positive/negative doesnt matter,feedback is welcomed!

    Thanks to the contributors to this log,ASUS UK,EKWB,G Skill and the ever awesome In Win!​
     
  2. Elladan

    Elladan Minimodder

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    Yeah!!

    I look forward to the end :thumb:
     
  3. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Someone skilled threatening to take a saw to an InWin makes me tingly. I can only recall ONE chop to a limited edition case at the moment, and that was a D-Frame.
     
  4. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    Nice one Frenchy!

    As usual,the actual silhouette wont change but the insides will. I will be doing stylized plum blossom cutouts with neon yellow detailing of a PCB nature. Should look cool once its done but everything is in boxes ready for my cross continent travels to EK in Slovenia in 2 days.

    My focus will be the MSI build for a couple of months but this will be getting love in my 'free time'
     
  5. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    After a delay,in which I moved to Slovenia to be part of EK's R&D department,here is a small update in the progression of my labour of love on this case....

    I wanted to keep the drive 'bays' for the 4x 1Tb SSD's so I had to find alternatives....

    So the I/O panel in the front was taken out,drilled, and used for the mount,around .5mm between the panel and the case!

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    This puts the HDD out of view and still leaves room to suck the spare cabling into,there will be a little vanity plate covering the top and shielding everything from view.

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    Lets add a 'one of a kind' EK Rampage V ED10 monoblock!

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    And 2 500Gb WD Black HDD's which I had laying around,these will add a little surface detail,something that should go well with the mecha feel.

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    And a 6900k? Go on then....

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    And with the EK XE360?

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    Yum! Awaiting the cable clips from Nanoxia so the wiring can be done,this is the next job on the list.....
     
  6. HandMadeAndroid

    HandMadeAndroid That's handy.

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    Morning B Neg. I've been following your builds for a few years now, congratulations on what sounds like you landing your dream job. :D
     
  7. Derick

    Derick Senpai Studios

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    You just couldn't resist making it noisier than necessary could ya?
     
  8. hairyknacker

    hairyknacker Minimodder

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    Looking good as ever Mr. Negative and good stuff with the R&D but what about Magoo? Hope the company is ready for the Dogtator to move in:D
     
  9. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    I don't think moving Mr. Magoo closer to his vodka supply is a good idea...
     
  10. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    He even gets a bed under my desk!

    Soon he will have a a penthouse with Jacuzzi and a minion carrying his nuclear briefcase.#

    I have a feeling he arranged Trumps win too....

    I don think moving Magoo near to his DPRK army is a good idea either....
     
  11. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    Update!

    So,while im waiting for spring to arrive in Slovenia...basement is too damn cold!....I went about getting the mobo ready to go,some paintwork to complement the chassis....

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    Progress is slow...im hibernating!

    Paint is a 3 stage flouro yellow,the same used with LUMO.

    I also started mounting the cable clamps from my new sponsor Nanoxia!

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    Sharp drill bits are a must,many,many holes to drilll......​
     
  12. MT. Mods

    MT. Mods Case Modder

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    Seen your post on facebook, absolutely love what you done with the block and RAM.
    Bravo!
     
  13. davido_labido

    davido_labido Your Alphacool Contact.

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    NOM NOM NOM! looks awesome Dan <3
     
  14. davido_labido

    davido_labido Your Alphacool Contact.

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  15. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    I know....I have not been updating very often......but......

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    Blocks are nearly done along with the rads,I used LUMO yellow and marblizing solution to get the effect.....and like last time,I need a boat load of clear to finish them up. Luckily I have some awesome 2K clear to hand!
    Now I am just waiting for a nice day....
     
  16. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Green blocks :eeek: Is this 'access to the fabricator' level fun, or are they doing a run of these?

    Also, I'm envious you could get colored plate thicker than 1/4".

    :worried: I started at the bottom. When I saw the backplate, I thought for a second you had made it out of presswood.
     
  17. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    No,candy finish and a spraygun. :rock:

    The backplate has an Alu overlay.....it does look like OSB board underneath doesnt it.....
     
  18. Cown

    Cown Minimodder

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    *Droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool* :jawdrop:
     
  19. Cheapskate

    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Painted blocks: I feel cheated. :(

    I wonder what would happen if you tried this paint technique with hammer paint.
     
  20. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    Try it!!

    Radiators. I love 'em.

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