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Case Mod - Complete GREEN MOLECULE (modded Fractal Design ARC Mini R2)

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by ciobanulx, 22 Dec 2014.

  1. ciobanulx

    ciobanulx Modder / Watercooler

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    Hey guys,

    I finally managed to get the missing pieces in order to complete the build.

    THE 970s ARE HERE :clap:

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    Time to slap some water blocks on then and get the loop started! I can't wait to get rid of that stock Intel cooler hahaha.

    Here are some more shots of the build with the UV lights on. The exposure may not have been that good here as the UV effect on the fans is definitely not that bright. I will take proper pics once done.

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    Thanks for checking it out!

    Cheers,

    Alex

     
  2. storm-83

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    Uuuuh, looks good!
     
  3. Vognen

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    This build looks more and more amazing. I can't wait to see it with everything hooked up and the loop filled
     
  4. ciobanulx

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    Thanks guys :D
     
  5. ciobanulx

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    GPU and CPU blocks are on!

    Here's a quick look at the cards and the EK FC670 waterblocks. Had no issues fitting them on the 970s!

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    Naked cards !!!

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    Glad to be getting rid of the stock Intel cooler!

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    Cheers,

    Alex

     
  6. ciobanulx

    ciobanulx Modder / Watercooler

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    Hey guys,

    Here is the build in one of the final stages, ready for tubing up!

    You can see I already have one of the tubes in and also from the pump to the GPUs I chose to go with some angle connectors and a connection that is usually used between SLI cards as it extends itself to achieve the length needed.

    Let me know what you guys think of the build so far. I think it is shaping up really nicely!

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    Thanks for checking it out!

    Cheers,

    Alex

     
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  7. storm-83

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    it's coming along very nicely!!!

    looks like it's going to be very fiddly with the tube-routing?!
    - admittedly, i have no experience with custom water cooling, so maybe it's just my noob showing...
     
  8. Vognen

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    Looks amazing. So clean, so tidy, such a well combined colour combination. Can't wait to see what you'll work out with the tubing
     
  9. ciobanulx

    ciobanulx Modder / Watercooler

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    Thanks a lot guys! Tubing shouldn't be too hard to do, just a matter of managing to get my hands in some tight spots haha :D
     
  10. ciobanulx

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    Hey guys,

    Check out the sexy Nvidia GeForce SLI bridge that is going in the build! It is a very special and nice looking piece of hardware, even if it's just an SLI bridge haha

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    Some shots with the side panel on. I still need to fix the edge on the left side where I messed the cut and had to make the window bigger then it was meant to be in order to save the panel.

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    Thanks for checking it out!

    Cheers,

    Alex


     
  11. ciobanulx

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    Hey guys,

    Here it is all tube up and ready to go :D

    It didn't take much tubing to get it done as you can see. I like to stick to just 90 degree bends and keep things clean, it's also pretty easy to do :). It should look sweet once filled!

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    This was the hardest bit to get in as I could barely get my hands in there!

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    Thanks for checking it out!

    Cheers,

    Alex


     
  12. SiberianGhost

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    Amazing!

    Every part of this build is awesome
     
  13. ciobanulx

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    Thanks a lot mate :D
     
  14. ciobanulx

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    Hey guys,

    Here are the pics of the completed loop, in light and dark as well as with the UV LEDs!

    Quite a lot of pics incoming !!!

    Sorry I took so long to get these up, been caught up with other things and I'm about to start two new builds too!

    Still a few things left to do on this build though:

    - Fix the side panel on the left side where you can see the case frame through the window, will add some vinyl to cover it
    - Mod the Nvidia SLI Bridge, I have white Plasti Dip in now
    - Get new SSDs, mod them to fit the theme and mount them in the back

    I will do the final photo shoot of the build once all that is done. But don't wanna keep everyone waiting so here is the build as it is now.

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    Hope you guys like how the build turned out! Let me know what you think!

    Cheers,

    Alex
     
  15. storm-83

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    This turned out really really nice!
    The wait for the uv-shots was well worth it
     
  16. Vognen

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    Amazing looking like always! Very well done :)
     
  17. ciobanulx

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    Thanks a lot guys! Like I said few more things to touch up so stay tuned for that.

    I will also be starting work on two new builds soon :D

    Cheers,

    Alex
     
  18. Bartacus

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    Turned out awesome! The UV really enhances the "toxic sludge" look. :)
     
  19. ciobanulx

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    Thanks a lot mate :D
     
  20. ciobanulx

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    Hey guys,

    Finally had some time and managed to PlastiDip the Nvidia SLI bridge!

    Check it out!

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    It does look much better this way and I'm glad I painted it in the end!

    Getting the final parts next, new SSDs!!!

    Cheers,

    Alex

     

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