Case Mod - In Progress Lian-Li PC-V354B - 27 Feb new photo

Hello everyone.

I would like to present to you all, my new project mod. The idea behind this build is to make it smooth as possible, while keeping it an high end gaming rig in a small box factor.


Hardware:
Chassis: Lian-Li PC-V354 Black
Motherboard: Asus Rampage 3 Gene
CPU: Intel i7 920 D0
Memory: Gskill 3x2Gb kit, 1600mhz CAS9
Video: Undecided yet
Disk 1: Intel M-25 80Go
Disk 2: Seagate 7200 1To
PSU: Silverstone Strider 850W

Cooling:
Chassis: Probably some Enermax Magma
CPU: Prolimatech Megahalems Rev B
Video: Undecided yet (will depend on video choice)

For this build I didn't want to modify the case, because I want to show that we can make a very good mod without it. (well I hope you like it anyways )

Some photo now:

The Case (love it or hate it )


Asus Ramape III Gene, I really like the look of the MB


The PSU (it's little big for the build, but I had in stock for another project so i used it here)


Intel M-25 80go SSD


Motherboard installed on the tray, CPU and some Corsair that I had to change (explained later on)


Finished the sleeving (mdpc-x) for the Power/reset button and light


Custom cable length and tools. Black and white cable, to make sure we see no color variation on the white sleeve.


24pin done too, sleeving still in progress


8pin CPU sleeved, But am going to change it, not please with the finished product (shrink are too long)


Am not planning on using any of the HDD cage, so I cut up some holes for the SSD


And installed


CPU cooler test fit. It hit the ram sadly. (the MB look bent, but its not actually, just a optical glitch)


You can see why I changed the corsair ram, I had to remove one of the heat think on it to fit the CPU cooler (it won't go the other way because the PSU is in the way). I just don't like to the look of it like it so I order a Gskill kit, they are red and have smaller cover, will look perfect.


Moved on the DVD drive. Dismantled and primed



DVD drive all done and back together


And installed.


And a final shoot, that where am at now.


Still waiting on couple parts to arrive, in the mean time am still working on the sleeving which take awhile to do.

Please feel free to comment on anything

 

Nice! I love the minimalist Lian Lis and this is looking set to be a very attractive build.

Are you going to put any other red in to tie in with the motherboard colour scheme?

 

I love this case, such a shame it will only take micro atx boards, i would love to have used it to house my pc.

The mod is looking good, will definitely follow.

 

Thank you both

I do have plan for some red yes, wait and see

 

Almost finish my 24pin cable. That will be the color scheme for it

 

Nice!

 

interesting colour scheme picking up my R3G this month too!

 

Braiding looks so neat! Nice job

 

Amazing colorscheme Cedric!

 

Thanks everyone

Some new parts that I have been waiting for:

Indigo Extreme Kit


G.skill Kit, goes perfectly with the color of the build.


And some sexy Scythe Himuro HDD cage



Some news later while I make some progress

 

I DO really like your colorscheme! One of the best ever!
is that the regular red on the new special X color?
Anyway, I was thinking about purple/grand bleu for my next mod, but I also wanted to use grey sleeve, and now, after what I see... Can I borrow your colorscheme? haha =D Just kidding... but nice work! Keep going...
ps: lian li cases are my favorite too.. <3

 

Thanks

Its color-X

 

nice pics! i want to buy the same case... but silver

 

Go for it, its one of the best looking M-ATX around

 

Some more work been done

Scythe installed. Do you like it this way ?


Test fit, place for fan is tight, very tight, only 54mm space between top and cooler.


And some money shoot for the fun




Getting back to work now

 

love your attention to detail

 

Thank you

 

There is something about that Mobo thats made me want to do something similar, well up until the Sandybridge came out .. but still I am keeping a eye on your build as its very tidy
Will be very interested to see what sort of temps you get eventually

Nicely presented log and tidy build

 

very pro sleeving!

 

I agree, I think Asus did a perfect job with this mobo. And I already had some parts in stock from this build, that why I didn't wait for Sandybridge. beside, their are no good looking m-atx for this yet

Thanks

Thank you, got more on the way soon