Parvum: Frosted Designare - Hard fitting installed and tubing plan!

[orbitalwalsh]

will be brief with the first post since i've already posted up on the Case section...

Its a Frosted Clear/ Clear Parvum M1.0 case, ordered on the 04/04/17 (should created it then having seen the other thread)

Just gonna leave it like this for a while....

 

[orbitalwalsh]

A long while

Just kidding. But really.

Pmsl, think 15 more days and will send an email for a render

 

[orbitalwalsh]

link this here since its dealing directly with the case and not as the build as a whole

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/parvum-experience.18775260/

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Communication is on the go! so here's the first found of renders!

Frosted Surfaces take a while to render so they aren't 100% which is fair enough as each shot took 45min- with a degree in it I can stand by that. Trying to track a CAD file of the Designare board but most likely any Gigabyte board will do for final render







Dark parts might to highlight which parts are Clear Frosted. Im thinking back panel needs to be framed like the front?

***scratch that friends in work think front door should be like the back and frame-less. seems they like the frame-less join in render below. Thoughts PLEASE????





bottom to renders make it easier to see the combination easier as well as the mods, rear window instead of fan, mobo raised higher and bottom fans added.

Trying to see about mobo tray section and if my plan will work, which is in to parts, clear for the motherboard stand and frosted for the last section which has a curve instead of the angle Parvum normally do . In theory they will allow a longer back-panel for Storage mounts and hiding cables from the front view

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Personally think it would look best as a full frosted clear case with only two polished clear accents on the inner front and back layers. A normal frosted midwall with the designaire logo shape cut out from behind the board, possibly with a clear polished piece inlaid into it. Frosted frames on both sides without any windows. The frame-less idea should be on both sides if you go with that, however i'd always prefer not to see the edges of the base, the cubes and underneath the case. A frosted border would give you places to hide and diffuse lighting too rather than staring down the edge of an LED strip.

But, i've seen a lot and the different combinations always surprise me, 8 Packs Rocket uses a lot of polished and it looks awesome. I do like frost though.

JR

true, I hate LED strips and liking the use of diffusers but hoping not to have any, lighting from fans I hope would be enough.
As you say, both side panels would need to be Clear to allow the frameless look, which should visually be amazing but a nightmare for cables!
was plans to tackle the midwall with 2 part design. Clear for the section the motherboard fixes to and the second section being frosted, but isn't angled but a curve instead. would hide the storage and cables at least from front view....
But seems parties involved like having the the main body transparent so everything is on show from almost any angle, which I can see from their point of view showing every component off and when on display .

 

[orbitalwalsh]

thought about an idea havent seen on Parvum built systems and that Phanteks have introduced on their Evolve cases which i think is a sweet idea! Hinges, the fact your have to unscrew plexi and glass panels in this modern ages is baffling haha

https://www.sdslondon.co.uk/door-hi...e-glass-door-pivot-hinge-for-inset-doors.html

Spoiler: hinge idea

would still keep 2 cubes at the front of the case so the door could be 'kept shut'. One at the back end opening up in the other direction with the hinges at the front end of the case. I theory doesn't seem to hard to do, even if doing it myself but making sure the cubes are set back slightly

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Second round of renders in.
Midwall is now in two parts, clear that holds the Mobo and Frosted that has a sharp 90 bend, so no more single panel with two 45 bends.
May get second part in clear and frosted but prefer this design

Both side panels are single layered and transparent .

Just need to think on the rear panel a little .

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Nice, do you need the USB3 ports at the front? And the power button? Seems a shame to have unsightly cabling running up to the front!

Never really thought about it! Haha, might just have to be on with cable braiding

Might have to ditch the cut outs on the edges of the rear panel and have it as a true rectangle

 

[orbitalwalsh]

I can just see the dust bunnies and balls of dust jumping for joy

It will no doubt look beautiful, but man you have your work cut out keeping it that way

Yep, that way opted for positive air pressure and have some dust filters around

I have a feel it will be in flat pack form for most of its life haha

But yeah, will be hard as everything needs to be OEM ! PSU needs to be as how you buy it etc etc. Just as long as I keep it neat, compared to most of these clean and stunning builds posted on here I'll be happy .

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Right, Case in Production and should be done end of next week! and a little something something for it





240 for the bottom, 360 for the front

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Got pictures last night from the guys at @parvumsystems

seems custom midwall was a bit of an issue but ironed out with having 3 small cable holes cut out instead.

What do you guys think of the midwall design? not sure if it could all be done as one piece- but i requested two different materials - but I personally think its a better design then then angled stock one

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Looking good. Inspired by your case I decided to order an X2.0 for a little ITX build. I've arranged to drive down to the Parvum workshop this Saturday afternoon to collect it so I'll be on the look out for this!

Was sent out last night

What design style did you go for ?

Very happy so far with how the order has been so far . custom mid wall has come out quite well

 

[orbitalwalsh]

That's looking really nice and it appears so far at least that their infamous build delays don't seem to be hitting you badly.

Think about 2 weeks from when they stated it could be done, but did have the mid wall idea which took time to trial out .
Also seems with so much transparent and frosted panels is a b**** to render

Ahh ok. I guess I won't be seeing it then!

Just a little white and red one with a minor modification! Nothing to shout about!

Water cooled ?

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Yep! CPU and GFX. All going through a 120mm and an 80mm rad, so 200mm rad space total!

Using all Alphacool gear with some quick disconnects and a couple of custom bits!

See my other log on here if used Alphacool gear, also Magnus log I did here is full system with alphacool.

Got their premium QDC but IRS quite long. Didn't realise they also made the AIO plastic ones in full metal

 

[orbitalwalsh]

looks very nice. be interesting to see the final build

Thanks, no idea how the final turn out will be haha.

Case gets here tomorrow and should have it part assembled by next week

 

[orbitalwalsh]

S*** just got real



Well... With baby number two coming a weekend early might not get real to quickly haha

About 6/7 weeks from concept to payment to render to trial bending & fitting to delivery

 

[orbitalwalsh]

managed to grab some shots whilst putting the Parvum case together

photos aren't the best, wife gave birth to second kid today was at home this evening with the first born and had some rare free time

is one mistake, from renders both side panels were meant to be clear 5mm panels, main side panel c=was 2mm with a frosted frame part from that, all gravy10

Spoiler: lets put it together

how it should look like with a clear only panel






enjoy

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Congratulations to you and your wife!

The case looks superb!

Double cheers .

Just wishing could if done better pics. Grey desk with white back drop I use to use for snaps has been given to charity to make way for a second cot haha.

Just need them both to hit 8 for some mine craft

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Congrats on baby number two mate, that'll put a stop to the expensive computer habit

Case is looking very nice though, must admit I was a bit sceptical at first (don't usually like clear cases) but that looks great with the frosted / clear mix. They made a small error on one panel on my build, but fair play to the guys at Parvum a replacement panel was sent out very quickly, so worth giving em a shout if you definitely want it completely clear

Thanks
Seems it stems from dealing with them over email and overclock.net forum. As final rendor had single clear panel over a frosted frame
Lots of clear does scare more ! Was nice to see cats looking at each other through the case, had packed cam up by that point

Congrats on your new arrival mate. Hope the baby is OK too

Haha, this was easier to handle

Congratulations to you both Parvum case is really smart... good work!!

Cheers got warned it was sharp and first thing I did was scram myself

Subbed - case looks impressive; interested to see how the build develops.

And congrats on kiddy number 2.

Thanks

It should be going to Insomnia in some form even if its just the case

Congratulations on your new arrival! Great case as well.

Thanks

What's first opinions on the 2 piece midwall ??

 

[orbitalwalsh]

saw @Jameswalt1 build log featuring an mini LCD screen and thought it was a neat idea so thought i'd give it a ponder with mine .

was thinking it could be mounted to the back of the frosted midwall since the back panel is completely clear might as well make the back end a bit of a feature in its self along with seeing the Mother boards logo on the back




never really used these USB powered screens before so any brand recommendations ??
looks like one featured in James's maybe to big at 7"- really havent measured the midwall at all- 2nd kid really does kill your time to do anything