[Build Log] -------- "MONOCHROME" --------

jt_uk · 12 Feb 2015 at 21:52

Congratulations on the baby James, glad to see he is healthy and well (i lurk on the overclock.net forums).

Jameswalt1 · 11 Mar 2015 at 07:51

So after disappearing for a little of over a month (my wife gave birth...) I'm back!

I'm back with a little something different - a video overview of the Hex Gear R40 case. I've never done one of these kinds of videos before so cut me a little slack

Hope you enjoy, and from here the build will be moving full steam ahead!

fantasticCG · 11 Mar 2015 at 12:18

Awesome video dude, I'd be sold if it fit my rampage V.
Best part for me the Mobo tray so sleek

Top work boys

Mads1 · 11 Mar 2015 at 13:28

Jameswalt1 said:
So after disappearing for a little of over a month (my wife gave birth...) I'm back!

I'm back with a little something different - a video overview of the Hex Gear R40 case. I've never done one of these kinds of videos before so cut me a little slack

Hope you enjoy, and from here the build will be moving full steam ahead!

Glad to see your back, from your break.......

Jameswalt1 · 13 Mar 2015 at 04:44

Here are the Darkside LED strips I'll be using. LOVE THESE THINGS. Modular, compact, and bright - IMO there is no substitute on the market. The example pics at the end are just using a single 7.5 inch strip!

Luggs · 13 Mar 2015 at 07:56

Wow, I can see why you rate them. Very even light distribution too by the looks of it? They come in different colours?

Oh and congrats on the new 'little modder'

Jameswalt1 · 17 Mar 2015 at 05:06

Luggs said:
Wow, I can see why you rate them. Very even light distribution too by the looks of it? They come in different colours?

Oh and congrats on the new 'little modder'

Yup, different colors and sizes. Tons of options!

Jameswalt1 · 17 Mar 2015 at 05:19

Alright ladies and gents, this is the last "product feature" update for the log (besides cables later). Upcoming updates will be loop progress and a fast finish for the build...

Care package from Canada... Darkside rads! If you recall I previously discovered I'd need thinner radiators, so Darkside came through big time and even threw in a bonus 120mm rad. Not sure if I'll be able to use it as it may make the loop too complicated but man the little guy is cute

These rads come in at a staggeringly skinny 27mm and are perfect when you need a thinner rad. To be honest I prefer skinny radiators in general - I'm not a fan in the slightest of "monsta" rads and the like - I think they are ugly unless hidden. For me ~45mm is tops.

Check out these cute buggers!

Divine Pain · 17 Mar 2015 at 08:07

Those LED strips look very premium and cool! Available in US only?

Looking forward to the finished build and congrats on the newborn!

Wilko_Dog · 17 Mar 2015 at 10:04

SuperG · 19 Mar 2015 at 14:08

these pictures are killing me. can't wait to see the final build!

shadow_boxer · 19 Mar 2015 at 16:21

Gorgeous build. Looking forward to the final product.

clone · 21 Mar 2015 at 17:19

James you are the master builder I always enjoy your builds

DR_Pingu · 26 Apr 2015 at 17:25

What happened? Gone through this build so many times and I still can't wait to see the end! Congratulations on the little nipper by the way James, I hope the family is doing well