AIR480

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Whilst other parts of the build are drying and waiting for return,I got a few brackets made for the EK-XTOP pumps.
Not a lot of heaight in the basement of AIR480,so had to keep the pumps as low as possible.
So I got 4 corner braces from screwfix (82p) and a few mods later I had the perfect height needed.

Also my 3M PCIE 3.0 Gpu riser cables arrived from Digi-Key.
Thanks guys for getting these to me promptly.
And a huge massive thank you to Nessie Analytics for making the perfect length needed.
A true gent and craftsman.

 

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Would invest in a better camera photos looking super grainy.

I'm still learning my Nikon D5300
A lot better than they used to be.but still learning.
Thanks

 

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Well a whole Saturday doing acrylic
AIR480 has been lined out with gloss black acrylic,all holes done and the window reveals have had strips of acrylic welded on.
This will give all the windows a framed look
Now this is done its time for assembly.

 

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Hi all
Sorry for the lack of updates,likes been hectic.
Arranging to move house and new business premises.
Well got all the acrylic done and motherboard all mounted back into the chassis,I've got the 2 EK 250 res bolted down and a few of the passthrough in place.
Also the custom made cables from To The Wire Custom Sleeving,they are all in place now.
I've got some new silver and black aluminium cable combs on the cables as well.

Here's a few pics of the progress

 

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Looking good so far mate will watch this closely

Thank you.

 

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Looks great! You're very skilled!

Thank you for your kind words.
I mess up loads of times,I just keep going until I get it how I want it.

 

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Gorgeous. Really coming on nicely

Thanks dude

Wow that's coming along great. I can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks dude,won't be long now

 

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Sorry for the slow update,work has been manic.now down with the dreaded man flu (every man knows man flu)
Fittings,extensions,acrylic tubing have arrive from Alphacool.
Now everything is here,I can start the final assembly and get this build finished.

Here's a few pictures of the Alphacool goodness.

Wont be long now guys,let me shake this flu and full steam ahead.
If your at i60 next weekend and see me about,come and say hi.

 

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The dreaded man flu has lifted its ugly head for a few hours,so this gave me chance to get the cpu loop finished.
All went yo plan,leak tested for 8 hours.no issues.

Will start the Gpu loop very soon,totally drained.no strength at all
This flu doesn't want to leave me........

 

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Hi all.
My apologies for the lack of updates.ive been manic for the last month.
My business commitments and family life.
But great news yesterday,finally found the time to Collect the case panels of AIR480
I have had them hydro dipped in a brushed aluminium finish.
They have done a great job and very professional team.
I've attached some diamond mesh behind the corsair logo,This logo is also adding ventilation to the basement where the radiators are.
I've also installed the 3mm thick clear acrylic windows,I've done a video and will get it uploaded to my YouTube channel.
Enjoy......

 

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The finish looks stunning!

Thanks dude

 

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Greetings all.......

Sorry for the lack of updates on this build.
I've moved house,moved business premises and have been busy decorating and contract work for my business.
Also I done a build for my other half and my daughter (Sofia).

Now the new workshop decks are clear,it was time to finish off AIR480 and get ready for the next project with Antec and EVGA.

I'll back track a little here,AIR480 had a clear acrylic lid on it.the 2 gtx1080 protruded through the lid.dont get me Wong it looked nice and neat and tidy.but I wasn't happy.........
So when MSI offered the 1080TI FE,I jumped at the chance of getting everything under 1 acrylic lid.
So I made a 3mm thick acrylic frame to sit on top of the chassis of AIR480,this gave me clearance for the FE 1080TI.
Now the new acrylic lid fitted perfectly,with 1.5 mm clearance above the Gpu blocks.Niiiiiiiiiiice.........

But here's a few pictures of the upgrades for AIR480

Thanks for looking,a bit of spit and polish and AIR480 will be ready for the photo shoot.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of my sponsors

THANK YOU.

 

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Seriously jealous of the pair of cards there! Can't wait for the final shoot.

Cheers dude.
A few cheeky shots before she goes in her shipping crate.

 

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Great upgrade. Love that EK block!

Cheers dude.
I went with the Titan blocks,I don't like the new TI blocks with the funny shaped block on top

 

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Well AIR480 is complete.
I've taken a couple of cheeky shots before she goes into her crate for i61
Just the 2 orange fluids to add
I've got a full photo shoot session booked for after the show.

 

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love the hydro dipped finish.

Cheers dude.
It took a few attempts playing with the background colour,went with a gunmetal grey first,but it hid the aluminium effect hydro dip pattern.
So stripped it back to bare panels and used a matte black basecoat.then dipped the panels.
Looks so much better with the matt black showing through.and I used a satin lacquer to protect it all.
I'm happy.....

 

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Gorgeous... Looking forward to final shoot

Cheers dude.
It's at i61 @ the NEC this weekend,then at EGX in September.
Final photo shoot will be done before EGX.

 

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Hi all.
Well AIR480 had a great response when it was in the corsair stand at i61.
Lots of people asking great questions on how I designed and built her.

Since the show,AIR480 has had a comp,eye strip,clean,flush through and new fluids in the loops.
I made the clear orange loop a little darker,now I'm happy.....

Hope you enjoy,it's been a fantastic project to work on.

Massive thank you to all of my sponsors,it's been a pleasure and a honour working with you all.

 

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Epic, epic job.

Thanks buddy