Project: mit kleinem Formfaktor

snips86x · 25 Apr 2014 at 18:18

So got home to this after dropping my wife off at work:

Package consisted off replacement acrylic to doubel layer the top of the case & a replacement side panel which got scratched while cleaning.

Top base layer

Top layer

As you can see, the top layer has a bezel which will make it look neater once it's all put together.

Current layout

Red Layer fitted

Red Layer fitted with top fans pulling air into the case

I had previously purchased some DemciFlex dust filters which I intended to use on the top and front of my case. Unfortunately, the fans didn't sit flat once the filter was fitted. I experimented and cut out the filter to sandwich it between the 2 front layers, this worked beautifully. Intending to do the same on the top, I have cut the remaining 2 filters for this purpose.

Filters placed in position

Top sheet fitted with filters between them

This just shows you the bezel against the 2 top layers

So there we have it. I may make some adjustments like adding some Zaward G3s to the H100i at the front for aesthetic purposes, but I think I'm done - unless I decide on a custom loop!!

Mads1 · 25 Apr 2014 at 18:55

looking good Snips86x, was down at parvum myself today as picked up a new tinted panel, there as busy as ever, but seeing that top panel i might just order that aswell.

snips86x · 9 May 2014 at 15:00

paulm71 said:
looking good Snips86x, was down at parvum myself today as picked up a new tinted panel, there as busy as ever, but seeing that top panel i might just order that aswell.

Thanks Paul!

I think is looks much better having the double top, matches the front & back. How is your tinted panel working out for you?

I've managed to get a 2nd g/card from a mate who is breaking down him mining gear, he has let me borrow anther 7970 for a while, so I'm going to experiment with crossfire.

I'm not anticipating any success as they will be sandwiched, but my front case fans shift 95CFM, so I'm hoping this will make some difference with the temp.

I would love to do a custom loop, but the cost of WC'ing for me any time soon is a no no.

Mads1 · 9 May 2014 at 15:13

snips86x said:
Thanks Paul!

I think is looks much better having the double top, matches the front & back. How is your tinted panel working out for you?

I've managed to get a 2nd g/card from a mate who is breaking down him mining gear, he has let me borrow anther 7970 for a while, so I'm going to experiment with crossfire.

I'm not anticipating any success as they will be sandwiched, but my front case fans shift 95CFM, so I'm hoping this will make some difference with the temp.

I would love to do a custom loop, but the cost of WC'ing for me any time soon is a no no.

yes the tint is def worth getting, seems to make the parts stand out more, yes im getting my waterloop together at the moment, its costing about £475 with everything and a few extra angled fittings in case i need,

snips86x · 9 May 2014 at 15:17

I'm going to try and get my parts from the MM to save on money. Unsure what I will buy new, I guess I'll found out when it comes round to it.

£475 sounds about right! What colour coolant you going for? I was going to go for red, but my wife said red would be too much, where as clear would look better!

Mads1 · 9 May 2014 at 17:23

snips86x said:
I'm going to try and get my parts from the MM to save on money. Unsure what I will buy new, I guess I'll found out when it comes round to it.

£475 sounds about right! What colour coolant you going for? I was going to go for red, but my wife said red would be too much, where as clear would look better!

prob uv white pastel, or maybe the red not sure for def yet.

Luke_Bowman · 9 May 2014 at 17:30

Wow this is looking gorgeous

snips86x · 9 May 2014 at 20:24

paulm71 said:
prob uv white pastel, or maybe the red not sure for def yet.

This is the tubing I want to use, looks so so sweet with a coloured coolant.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-102-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530

Luke_Bowman said:
Wow this is looking gorgeous

Thanks Luke, appreciate it.

Currently playing around with crossfire using 2 aftermarket cooled cards. so far, top card hits 71 bottom 77, not bad under load in BF4!!

Mads1 · 9 May 2014 at 20:46

snips86x said:
This is the tubing I want to use, looks so so sweet with a coloured coolant.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-102-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530

im gonna go 13/10mm with Ek fittings, i did look at moonson but not sure, ive got plenty of time to get bits together anyway so may change me mind.

jimbaw · 9 May 2014 at 21:13

Parvum cases are so nice! my brother wants me to build him a small system so I think I'll show him this log

Mads1 · 9 May 2014 at 23:17

jimbaw said:
Parvum cases are so nice! my brother wants me to build him a small system so I think I'll show him this log

yes there def a good case to work on, there are a few of us with build logs on the forum, and its good we can all give advice and help if any probs, the boys at parvum are happy to help if you want any custom mods done aswell.

jimbaw · 9 May 2014 at 23:50

paulm71 said:
yes there def a good case to work on, there are a few of us with build logs on the forum, and its good we can all give advice and help if any probs, the boys at parvum are happy to help if you want any custom mods done aswell.

thanks
yes I've followed all of them so far. that's what made me want to try to build a system in a parvum case.
it'll be another couple of months before he gives me his budget and what he wants so it'll give me more time to read all your build logs haha

ocmanus · 10 May 2014 at 00:05

Like it. Especially the sleeving.

Mads1 · 10 May 2014 at 02:19

jimbaw said:
thanks
yes I've followed all of them so far. that's what made me want to try to build a system in a parvum case.
it'll be another couple of months before he gives me his budget and what he wants so it'll give me more time to read all your build logs haha

yes i went all out and done me own sleeving with MDPC which was good to learn, and have since done a extension set for a friend, trouble is its right what they say, that as soon as you build your own you always want to tinker more with it.

snips86x · 10 May 2014 at 07:39

jimbaw said:
Parvum cases are so nice! my brother wants me to build him a small system so I think I'll show him this log

They are soon to release an ITX version too!

ocmanus said:
Like it. Especially the sleeving.

Thanks. I went with the telios sleeving as it's got a slightly plastic texture to it. It also doesn't attract dust like the Bitfenix Alchemy extensions do.

jimbaw · 10 May 2014 at 10:02

I'm more excited about the ATX version to be honest for myself.
And making my own cables is on the list as well

ocmanus · 10 May 2014 at 10:11

snips86x said:
They are soon to release an ITX version too!

Thanks. I went with the telios sleeving as it's got a slightly plastic texture to it. It also doesn't attract dust like the Bitfenix Alchemy extensions do.

Where did you get them from?

snips86x · 10 May 2014 at 20:08

ocmanus said:
Where did you get them from?

I got it from E22, Davido_Labido did the actual braiding for me!

jimbaw · 11 May 2014 at 13:36

did you use the teleios braid?

snips86x · 13 May 2014 at 06:53

jimbaw said:
did you use the teleios braid?

I did

Fantastic stuff compared the what Bitfenix use. The Betfenix extensions are dust magnets.