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Case Mod - In Progress Hex Gear R40 - Frosted Dragon

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by MaTo_Ros, 28 Jul 2015.

  1. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Finally getting started on my Hex Gear R40 build.
    I'm going with a red and black theme, witch will show by the compunents that I have chosen.

    Specs:

    Case: Hex Gear R40 (With frosted red accent pack)
    Motherboard: MSi Z97m Gaming
    CPU: Intel i7 - 4770K
    Ram: 16Gb G.Skill TridentX 2400MHz
    GPU: 2x GTX780Ti
    Storage OS: 250Gb Samsung 840 EVO
    Storage: 1Tb Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU: Antec HCP-1000W

    The watercooling will from EK and fittings from Bitspower. Put together witg PETG tubing from Nanoxia.
    All the tubing will be done with at frosted finish to match the accents on the case.

    The cables in this build will all be custom sleeved with Teleios sleeve from E22.

    The four aluminium profiles, that form the corners of the case will be anodized black.

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    A couple of naked GPU's
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    The powerplant.
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    Some of the watercooling parts has allready arrived. Waiting for the rest.
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    Here is some pictures of how the tubing will look.
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    Finally, the eight countersunk washers that are going on the front and bach of the case.
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  2. DanielSandsFTW

    DanielSandsFTW What's a Dremel?

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    The R40 is a thing of beauty - I'm looking into the PETG tubes & Coolforce fittings for my own build at the moment so it would be good to see how they turn out in yours :)
     
  3. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    I'm going for bends instead of fittings all over the place :D
     
  4. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Now I think I figured out the sleeving.

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  5. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Just did some painting before leaving for holiday with the family.
    Have not decided if the color is acceptable, I'll find out when I get to the assembly stage.

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  6. p0Pe

    p0Pe gief cake?

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    That is actually quite well painted! I somehow always **** up when I have to paint something -_-
     
  7. Zoubiey

    Zoubiey What's a Dremel?

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    Subbed, might get some ideas for when my project starts with the same case and mb!
     
  8. montymole

    montymole Rigid Tubist

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    In because Hex Gear and MSI :)
     
  9. DBRichard

    DBRichard What's a Dremel?

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    Subbed because I like mods with the R40 :)
     
  10. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Finally got some packages with GLS :)
    Also found some time to do some assembling, so that the GPU's dont have to be lying around naked :D

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    And now, to the hardest component in the entire build to get my hands on, the Nvidia SLi brigdge :)

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  11. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you very much, i'm doing my best :thumb:
     
  12. Jeffinslaw

    Jeffinslaw What's a Dremel?

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    I like that color! What is it? Will follow along to see more!

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  13. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Hi Jeffinslaw, the color is called "purple red"
    It's a very nice color, I just can't decide if it's to dark for this build :)

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  14. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    After a long wait for some of the last parts. I'm back with a little update with pictures of the new screws to hold the window and the painted SLi bridge :)

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  15. Editor22

    Editor22 E22 | Hex-Gear

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    Loving how those red fixings contrast with the panels!
     
  16. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you very much, I have more details coming :)
    Just waiting for some of the last things, so I can get started on the custom sleeving ;)
     
  17. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Just received a package from E22 with all tha sleeving supplies :)

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    Also got the backplates from EK and got the mounted, with another detail ;)

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  18. MaTo_Ros

    MaTo_Ros What's a Dremel?

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    Finally got the last parts for the build,now I can get started on the cables and tubing :)

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  19. p0Pe

    p0Pe gief cake?

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    The small details on this one is just blowing my mind:D

    Absolutely love the screws on the graphic cards, and the anodized profiles are also insane!
     
  20. B NEGATIVE

    B NEGATIVE All Hail Kim Jong Magoo!

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    You can lift the colour to a brighter shade by using a white undercoat.
     

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