PARVUM i1.0 Prototype

[parvumsystems]

Thanks guys!

Love the dual res layout. Any reason why you didn't stand a bigger res vertically? Make tube runs neater?

Well we didn't know exactly how or what configuration we would use them, but having two meant we could run dual loops, serial for redundancy or parallel for super low RPM. That just seemed like a great place for them when drawing the case, filling out the inevitable void under the graphics card without wasting any space. Good for hiding and routing cables around too.

 

[JoeF1]

Thanks guys!



Well we didn't know exactly how or what configuration we would use them, but having two meant we could run dual loops, serial for redundancy or parallel for super low RPM. That just seemed like a great place for them when drawing the case, filling out the inevitable void under the graphics card without wasting any space. Good for hiding and routing cables around too.

I love it. I didn't realise you could bring down the RPM if you ran them parallel. Do i need to go out and buy another one for my S2.0?

 

[parvumsystems]

Sorry for the big gap since the last update, someone decided to run away with all the photo's and then take his daily PC apart!

Anyway, right back to it. Where were we?

Yes, building up cables!

Being the first and only Parvum with a front mounted PSU that made tackling the cables quite a unique task so we took a unique approach.

We wanted to achieve a really organic form, a contrast to the harsh straight lines of the loop but still purposefully direct.

Enough admiration for the moment, prep for coolant!

With the case completely together you can see just how exactly the GPU fits inside

I'm so used to seeing a PSU fan on the side, this just isn't right anymore.

Mayhems Pastel white incoming! Both little reservoirs filling simultaneously was great fun.

**coolant intensifies**

Well this was the end of our 2-day build, but a little package from Slovenia arrived today... J.​

 

[Minibiker]

Great cable management... very tidy build mate

 

[randomshenans]

This is very lovely build!

 

[JoeF1]

I'm 50/50 on the cables being on show. Can't believe you've teased us and not showing the coolent all the way through. Also repping the white coolent here.

 

[parvumsystems]

Great cable management... very tidy build mate

This is very lovely build!

Many thanks. Got some benchmarks from testing up next.

I'm 50/50 on the cables being on show. Can't believe you've teased us and not showing the coolent all the way through. Also repping the white coolent here.

Yeah I suppose if cables on show isn't your thing then any of our other cases is a pretty good bet

 

[parvumsystems]

Decided to pull the 1080Ti out recently. Upgraded the block to the new EK motherboard block so will have a post together soon. In two minds on the GPU plan currently.

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Decided to pull the 1080Ti out recently. Upgraded the block to the new EK motherboard block so will have a post together soon. In two minds on the GPU plan currently.

thought about going console style . Move PSU to mem side of Board like most other console designs. Get GPU laying flat like them but filliping it so block can be seen and then the dual 240 compartment underneath , not sure if front fans would need to be downgraded to 92mm or 80mm but profile and sqaure space would be reduced. Might have to ditch a fan to allow small res/pump combo.

Was looking to get yourselves to build an ITX after the ATX is done with 3 sides totally clear, an improved version of Jonsbo VR1

 

[JR23]

thought about going console style . Move PSU to mem side of Board like most other console designs. Get GPU laying flat like them but filliping it so block can be seen and then the dual 240 compartment underneath , not sure if front fans would need to be downgraded to 92mm or 80mm but profile and sqaure space would be reduced. Might have to ditch a fan to allow small res/pump combo.

Wouldn't be FURIA though would it.

JR

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Wouldn't be FURIA though would it.

JR

nope, but would be what mere mortals like myself could buy, use and install quiet easily
More specialised you go, more further away from market core
Would be more of a blend of Silverstone vrz01 and your concept

 

[parvumsystems]

Although we had it running good there is always just a little more to unlock and aesthetic tweaks to be made, so we pulled it all apart ready for the latest Slovenian care package to be installed.

Bye bye copper/acetal!

One moment please RAM, we'll get back to you soon.

Right, new 7700k for extra ghz! The 6700k was benching at 4.9ghz an exceptional sample but some very rushed screening was showing potential for 5.1ghz with this new guy.

And here it is, the new Strix 'i' (totally not impact) block.

Preparing the Impa... i

Here we go now, pace is building.

...and a new GPU block to match! Another Titan block rather than the Ti or FE variants because the hefty new terminal definitely wouldn't fit in our mm perfect chassis. Wishful thinking also, we may find an extra 1GB IC on the warehouse floor to turn this into a Titan one day!

Now everybody, remember there is a fan header right under the block, erm, we didn't and we were using it. But if you remove the Wi-Fi header and try hard enough, it can be done. (mileage may vary on finger size)

As if by magic though, we managed to get the pumps in under the block.

Some ~7mm longer tubes were needed to make the extra distance.

Also got a proper EKWB backplate in that fancy nickel, very shiiiiny RGB enhancement.

We know some of you are eagerly awaiting those coolant shots, well maybe the tease has gone on long enough.

Getting real close now! J.​

 

[ADmodz]

Those blocks look super sweet

 

[esK`]

That looks absolutely beautiful!

 

[Wedge]

sweet build, subbed

 

[iamthenugget]

totally stunning build

 

[parvumsystems]

Those blocks look super sweet

That looks absolutely beautiful!

sweet build, subbed

totally stunning build

Thanks for the support everyone.

Had JR down and tinkered a bit with the rig. Benched some 1080Ti's but all pretty bad clockers. An upgrade for the RAM did some somewhat wonderful things. Will update soon!

 

[parvumsystems]

We return for another round! i1.0 Prototype-I has been performing very well and with the monoblock fitted it feels complete, definitely the best system in the office for a quick game of PUBG. So instead of cannibalizing it's parts and swapping in a different motherboard we will be building i1.0 Prototype-II.

Each decision on the original was focused around keeping it as small and simple as possible, now we have a little more time it will be taking the opposite route. Just the same concept but a very different approach...

Furia - 73 x 320 x 335mm - 7.8l -76%
X2.0 - 250 x 250 x 310mm - 19.4l -40%
i1.0-I - 235 x 307 x 350mm - 25.2l -22%
VEER1.0 - 267 x 307 x 357mm - 29.3l -10%
i1.0-II - 285 x 320 x 355mm - 32.4l 0%
Manta - 245 x 426 x 450mm - 47.0l +45%

Getting a little wider but for good reason a 30mm acrylic plate through the center houses the reservoir (20mm thick internally), the motherboard, active cooling for the rear M.2 drive and the rear side of the CPU socket as well as all the distribution of cables and coolant. Front and rear chambers are also a little wider giving extra fan clearance and room for a wider GPU.

The PSU has moved to the back with an EK PE 240mm in it's place out front. Then surrounding the PSU in the rear chamber will be a second PE 240mm and an additional PE 120mm leaving just enough room to route the PSU cables. The dual SPC pumps will be dropped in favour of a single D5 REVO but the GPU and motherboard block will remain in parallel.

We collected the 30mm polished acrylic block yesterday and all of the stainless steel screws are due next week so building will commence very soon!

J.​

 

[mods1965]

Amazing!

 

[parvumsystems]

With the designs finished they went straight onto the next white drawing on Thursday, along with some X2.0 parts, S2.0 accents and some experimental S3.0 parts.

DANK PIZZA!

Getting the offcuts down to very small pieces lately, just the occasional window left which make awesome little pieces to cut inlays or KFC plates.

The entire case done!

So time to move onto the 30mm block!

After cutting all the features on the rear side it was parted out and then pressed into a negative milled from MDF to add all the features on the front.

Definitely the most complicated single piece we've cut with the possible exception of MATE and there are still some elaborate secondary operations to go so it's all been sent away with JR23 to get finished up. Lots more to come very fast!

J.​