[Build Log] The Define Project

BaDBoY_uK · 25 Feb 2013 at 22:28

Lovely. Can you do mine

Kaktus69 · 25 Feb 2013 at 22:33

Wow, amazing looking build!

adi518 · 25 Feb 2013 at 22:36

Thanks guys. I really enjoy making and documenting it.

gatecrasherlok · 25 Feb 2013 at 22:39

This looks great, keep up the work.

Pete1989 · 25 Feb 2013 at 23:32

Looks fantastic. The all black MB is amazing!

adi518 · 5 Mar 2013 at 20:27

So...

I've been hard at work, designing the blueprint for the radiator:

After printing some samples:

Then, I printed a 1:1 blueprint and attached it to the acrylic piece. After that, I started to cut with a Jigsaw:

archerz · 5 Mar 2013 at 20:45

this build is going to look superb.

picutres on this thread are amazing too. good job!

adi518 · 10 Mar 2013 at 21:46

Some stuff from today...

The "Router". This thing rolls in 23,000 rpm, compare to my Drill's humble 3000 rpm. :O

My dad is the veteran when it comes to these things so after attaching the first adapter to a new piece of acrylic he went off with the Router and cut out a new piece. This took 2 minutes compare to more than an hour with the Jigsaw!

And finally, it's ready!

cheechm · 11 Mar 2013 at 00:39

Looking good. Keep the updates coming!

adi518 · 15 Mar 2013 at 14:52

Been working on the new mounting gear for the Supreme LTX (stock bits were chrome and silver):

So... a short trip to the warehouse and I bought the same conical screws only in black, same for m4 washers and m4 nuts. Then, for the springs which are harder to find in black, I painted them and also the special thumb nuts (making sure the paint doesn't reach the thread). And also, painted the back-plate with Plastidip and then trimmed it around the edges so it shows up like a course black sticker. Lastly, those are 4 screw caps which are basically conical on the inside so the screws will sit flush on the back-plate. Overall, very nice result.

RedMogg · 15 Mar 2013 at 15:15

Very nice!
Keep up with the great work, I can't wait to see this completed...

Catanonia · 15 Mar 2013 at 15:48

Looks great, keep it going.

adi518 · 15 Mar 2013 at 15:53

Uni is starting to hog time dedicated to the project, but I really want to try and reach that end of March deadline. Also, I'm not sure if I already mentioned, but I'm now trying to get VRM & Chipset blocks for the board. There are blocks made by German brand called 'Liquid Extasy'. The major problem with that, is stock availability which will only begin in April.

JamesM · 15 Mar 2013 at 15:54

awsome looking project, loving the attention to detail.

adi518 · 15 Mar 2013 at 17:58

Thanks! I also made this strip. It's going to cover some clearance between the acrylic adapter and the case wall. Also, it should help flexing out any noises from the mount:

T345 · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:32

More?

deFiniLoGy · 21 Apr 2013 at 20:53

adi518 said:
Made my official trial in psu sleeving today. Failed the first attempt because I wasn't using a reducer on my heat-gun, however... 2nd attempt went pretty perfect.

Went back to iphone after battery died on the casual camera.

Nice one

Can't wait to see the final product!!!

RogerMesenseless · 21 Apr 2013 at 21:58

Any updates?

adi518 · 22 Apr 2013 at 04:03

I made a special order for z77 mpower water blocks and it's taking it's time. I hope to get some news next week or so. It's not dead, just taking long, don't worry.

RogerMesenseless · 22 Apr 2013 at 20:35

adi518 said:
I made a special order for z77 mpower water blocks and it's taking it's time. I hope to get some news next week or so. It's not dead, just taking long, don't worry.

Ahh thanks! Ill look forward to it