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Here we go, this is going to be my first proper build/modification that I have spend some good money on. Sure it isn't the highest of end systems out there, but it is fine for a good ol' Counter Strike: Source session and some film making. :)

So here we go, here is the case:

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Changing the front fan to an Apache Black, will do the same for the back when Overclockers UK have more stock which should hopefully be soon. :)

I have also removed the hard drive cage as I am going to be using Intel SSD's.

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I have a Blu-Ray drive to install, so here it is, plus a Lian Li modification kit to make it match the front of the case nicely.

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Here comes the lovely Gigabyte z68 UD4, can you guess I am going for a black theme here? - Will be worth it as the side panel will eventually have a window.

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Motherboard not fitted in yet, finding it hard to align the stand off screws with it.

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So here we are so far, more to come, got some Intel SSD's and WD Black Hard Drive to put in and obviously the other bits too. Will update when more has been done!
 
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Looks like a lovely case, I was thinking of this for a build aswell, but was unsure on the front mounted PSU. Let us know how you get on with it.

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It's gonna be nice and sleek I can tell!
The case doesn't have a side window though. It would be a shame to hide the beauty of the internals, esp. with that motherboard!
 
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Very nice looking build, I love the clean lines of the case.

On a completely random note, your username - I've been reading it in my head as "five you bee", just realised it should be read as "sub". :p
 
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The IO shield may need changing, not really the dark theme is it. :p

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Backplate... Not sure what to do with the sticky part on the back side, might try and take that off and remove the stickiness off with thermal paste cleaner.

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IC Diamond with a nice little cooler fitted, nice match to the case I think. Just need another Apache Black, one for the fan and one for the back of the case. :)

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welcome to the intel elmcrest elite!

superb hardware choices too ;)

gigabyte board looking sleek in there too. looking forward to seeing this in the flesh 5UB
always been a massive fan of this case
 
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welcome to the intel elmcrest elite!

superb hardware choices too ;)

gigabyte board looking sleek in there too. looking forward to seeing this in the flesh 5UB
always been a massive fan of this case

Thank you matey. I will make sure I bring it to the HQ in towards the end of the build.

Is the front fan set to exhaust and the rear fan an intake?

Sure is. :)
 
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