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[Barrybear]

Well I have done what I can today as I'm not going to be putting my system back in until I have a reply from EK about my waterblock.

New things.
Shoggy Sandwich ("I love OcUK & Caseking")
Some new Masterkleer tubing.
Painted case.
Custom side panel.

Radiators, Pump and Res are all and everything is ready to just attach the blocks. I haven't replaced the front door or the roof attachment yet that I'll save for later.

Insides


The front bays from inside


Side Panel

 

[Barrybear]

Looks awesome mate, love the side panel window

Just a few things that niggle me (and may not bother other people at all)

1) Those grommets stand out a lot IMO, I would spray them matt black to help blend in or remove them completely.

2) I'd mount the pump on the other side of the drive bays so the orange anti-vibration foam isn't visible, or spray paint it.

Obviously its your build so feel free to ignore me

1) They seem to have become less black over time but its something i will look into if they start to bother me, as the case is all black now removing them could become an option.

2) There is a reason why this doesn't bother me which could be obvious now but will become more apparent when the cables and fluid go in.

 

[Barrybear]

Almost finished just need to sort out the cables out the back then done.

Got to love the stock intel cooler.
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[Barrybear]

Just an update with some pictures from last night.
Should have more incoming soon just putting the rest of my case back together.

First things first was to replace the waterblock.


Now to removed the stock cooler and back plate from the 680


Block back on and with a little bit of work with the EVGA backplate as well.


Measure and cut the tubing to right length for CPU -> GPU then place board in the case.


GPU is in and connected up.


Just some pictures of the GPU in place.



Loop completed ready for the water.


All filled with the Mayhems Pastel Orange.



Essential cables in place with everything up and running.

 

[Barrybear]

All thats left is the back panel and cable a bit of cable tidy.

 

[Barrybear]

I did buy 2 bottles and I just checked out the other bottle and its a much brighter Orange that the one I put in my system so thats a bit annoying, Ill probably see about getting some dye to strengthen this one.

 

[Barrybear]

I had a play with the dyes that mlwood gave me, I managed to bring out a lot more colour, it looks better in person would add more dye but ran out of room in the res as I cant just drop it in the top I need some fluid.

Before


After

 

[Barrybear]

Looks good The fluid does look a bit strange though! Is it Mayhems Orange?

Yes it's Mayhems Orange Pastel Gigabye Orange.

As of this morning I have drained the fluid as I am changing to a smaller case and plan to sell this one.

What I found was not expected.



That's right its now a lovely pink/purple color.