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Quick update:
1. Graphics are 100% done on the exterior and it looks incredible.
2. I started planning for the loop and a couple of notes came up:
a) I may ditch the ram waterblock for the purpose of a clean loop. I would still keep the bitspower heatsinks however as they are super clean looking. The holes of the block are just too close to the ports on the CPU block in its 90 degree orientation - which is not changeable for reasons of the blocks light.
b) The floor is too much of a golden opportunity to take advantage of, so I'll be doing some drilling and ordering some gold bitspower fillports
c) I will be doing push pull on the front 240, there's room for it, doesn't make sense not to.
d) I need to modify the I/O shroud on the motherboard - the GPU backplate hits it to the point of impossible installation. May be as simple as widening the holes.
e) Cables may need to go in first before mounting the motherboard and GPU, because of the epic cable routing through the back of the motherboard
d) It's the most fun I've had with a case ever
3. I'll do more video updates, I had fun with the last one and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
1. Graphics are 100% done on the exterior and it looks incredible.
2. I started planning for the loop and a couple of notes came up:
a) I may ditch the ram waterblock for the purpose of a clean loop. I would still keep the bitspower heatsinks however as they are super clean looking. The holes of the block are just too close to the ports on the CPU block in its 90 degree orientation - which is not changeable for reasons of the blocks light.
b) The floor is too much of a golden opportunity to take advantage of, so I'll be doing some drilling and ordering some gold bitspower fillports
c) I will be doing push pull on the front 240, there's room for it, doesn't make sense not to.
d) I need to modify the I/O shroud on the motherboard - the GPU backplate hits it to the point of impossible installation. May be as simple as widening the holes.
e) Cables may need to go in first before mounting the motherboard and GPU, because of the epic cable routing through the back of the motherboard
d) It's the most fun I've had with a case ever
3. I'll do more video updates, I had fun with the last one and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
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Here's pictures of the case with completed graphics!
Couldn't agree more..Excellent build.
wow, I have to say that case is looking superb, and that GPU waterblock, awesome choice, it looks like it came straight out of Advanced Warfare. I actually can't wait to see this come together.
What do you do with all these builds when you actually finish them, are they for clients of yours, or do you keep them yourself?
What do you do with all these builds when you actually finish them, are they for clients of yours, or do you keep them yourself?
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That is an amazing looking case!
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Oh... My... Goodness.
That case though! So awesome!
That case though! So awesome!
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Thanks guys!
This one I will either keep or sell. I didn't keep the Titanfall build and I miss having it, so this one I may keep - it's just too spectacular in person (so far).
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Currently waiting on some more fans so I can mount the fans and rads, then I'll mount the motherboard and gpu and start planning the pump position, and of course the loop.
How I usually plan and measure acrylic loops, as well as get a feel for the looks of the loop is by using tons of various crystal link tubes combined with female/female adapters with c47's to make quick long tubes, as well as female/female 90's or 45's to create mock up tube runs between components.
This allows me to get an idea for how the runs look, and a lot of the time gives me exact measurements also for the actual bent or straight tube. The most important part is to get an idea of the visual.
The fans should arrive tomorrow, as well as some gold bitspower fillports for the loop pass throughs. 99% I will be ditching the ram cooler.
Oh I also snagged a gold Bitspower "aqua pipe I" for the reservoir return. I looked everywhere for that before previously settling for the black one, but now I got the gold
This one I will either keep or sell. I didn't keep the Titanfall build and I miss having it, so this one I may keep - it's just too spectacular in person (so far).
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Currently waiting on some more fans so I can mount the fans and rads, then I'll mount the motherboard and gpu and start planning the pump position, and of course the loop.
How I usually plan and measure acrylic loops, as well as get a feel for the looks of the loop is by using tons of various crystal link tubes combined with female/female adapters with c47's to make quick long tubes, as well as female/female 90's or 45's to create mock up tube runs between components.
This allows me to get an idea for how the runs look, and a lot of the time gives me exact measurements also for the actual bent or straight tube. The most important part is to get an idea of the visual.
The fans should arrive tomorrow, as well as some gold bitspower fillports for the loop pass throughs. 99% I will be ditching the ram cooler.
Oh I also snagged a gold Bitspower "aqua pipe I" for the reservoir return. I looked everywhere for that before previously settling for the black one, but now I got the gold
James how long did you spend in the planning process? It looks like a heck of a lot of thought went into this before you even started.
I mean just trying to get the concept down with the guys at Parvum must have been lengthy or maybe not. I'm just curious.
This is so good I'm sure it would make retail, I'd buy one for sure...stunning !
I mean just trying to get the concept down with the guys at Parvum must have been lengthy or maybe not. I'm just curious.
This is so good I'm sure it would make retail, I'd buy one for sure...stunning !
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Pretty quick actually. As soon as a I saw the controller I was immediately inspired. I emailed Justin at Parvum and let him know I had a concept and that I would get him my design idea for the case asap. I drew the design on my Microsoft Surface that night and had the design to him the next day. From there I planned components and reached out to sponsors, some of which where already on board for a different Parvum build idea I had (and still want to do). Had pretty much everything locked up within a week.
Everything clicked for me pretty easy when I saw the controller. I had been dying to do something with gold fittings and this was perfect. The whole scheme just clicked right away with me.
I surprised then if it was so quick, which makes it even more impressive tbh.
Oh and I do like a bit of gold myself
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Sorry for the lack of an update the last several days, been busy at work.
I have made progress though, just nothing to take pictures of...yet:
1. Loop is 100% planned out, ordered a couple more fittings I needed. Loop will consist of straight lines, a few 45 degree bends and 45 degree fittings. In general I'm just not a fan of 90 degree bends, or at least when a build has a plethora of them. The drain valve will be below the floor.
2. Cable management has been 100% planned out and the request has been placed with Joseph at sponsor Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables. I did a mock up for measurement reasons using some other cables I had from an AX1200 and the routing is just genius on Parvum's part, it's going to look great. Cables will be solid graphite gray, no color pattern, with gray cable wraps that Ensourced makes. Minimalistic cable color aesthetics, but makes sense for the build after much deliberation. Sometimes less is more... write that down
3. New screws had to be ordered for the radiators and fans to compensate for the thick acrylic, so no pics of fans installed yet.
Still lots of other small things to do over the next few days like modifying the I/O shroud, sleeving fans and other misc cables, doing graphics on the fan centers, as well as other subtle graphics on the interior, and of course lighting.
In general the goal is to finish the build in time for the games release date on November 4th. It will be a harrowing 3 weeks, so expect an onslaught of photos
I have made progress though, just nothing to take pictures of...yet:
1. Loop is 100% planned out, ordered a couple more fittings I needed. Loop will consist of straight lines, a few 45 degree bends and 45 degree fittings. In general I'm just not a fan of 90 degree bends, or at least when a build has a plethora of them. The drain valve will be below the floor.
2. Cable management has been 100% planned out and the request has been placed with Joseph at sponsor Ensourced Custom Sleeved Cables. I did a mock up for measurement reasons using some other cables I had from an AX1200 and the routing is just genius on Parvum's part, it's going to look great. Cables will be solid graphite gray, no color pattern, with gray cable wraps that Ensourced makes. Minimalistic cable color aesthetics, but makes sense for the build after much deliberation. Sometimes less is more... write that down
3. New screws had to be ordered for the radiators and fans to compensate for the thick acrylic, so no pics of fans installed yet.
Still lots of other small things to do over the next few days like modifying the I/O shroud, sleeving fans and other misc cables, doing graphics on the fan centers, as well as other subtle graphics on the interior, and of course lighting.
In general the goal is to finish the build in time for the games release date on November 4th. It will be a harrowing 3 weeks, so expect an onslaught of photos
absolutely superb work so far mate, I think this is one of the best looking cases/build on overclockers, the attention to detail is simply superb. I imagine it takes quite a bit of time to get those graphics all sorted out, especially seeing as they are build up in layers etc. The results are definitely worth it though, this looks incredible, I can't wait to see more pictures of it as it nears completion
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Here's the aforementioned Vengeance LP ram... The reality is that the front side of the graphic will be 80% covered up by the 24 pin and the backside graphic isn't visible at all, but hey, it's the little things right?
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Awesome work! Just a shame that they are green PCB rather than black
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Update!
Looks like the fluid that was being made for me fell through so I'm concocting my own little recipe made up of Aurora 2 with a small amount of X1 Oil Black concentrate. This created a nice dark gray metallic Aurora. Should look amazing in the loop. I took pics of the standard Aurora 2 followed by my mixture.
Also I received the gold C17 Aqua Pipe for the reservoir from
