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parvumsystems · 1 Oct 2014 at 18:00

Hi everyone. Time for a little project. This is actually a 'filler' project log. Just something a little different for me and to work on something until the next big project. When I say different we have and plan to explore many new techniques and materials in this build.
There shall not be any watercooling here either which actually will be a big first for me. Something I'm actually looking forward to.

Due to the nature of how busy we are with Parvum this will be kept a somewhat photo based project log. I'll be more than happy to answer all questions as we go but the text will be kept to a minimum in the project.

This build is possible with the support of Intel, Hyper X, Nvidia and Republic Of Gamers.

I tend to gather a series of images and physical items as project inspiration before I start anything. I thought I would share them:

Main Components:

Case - Custom Steel Parvum X1.0
CPU - Intel i5 4670k
Motherboard - Asus Maximus VII Impact
Memory - Hyper X Unknown
GPU - Asus GTX 750Ti
SSD - Hyper X Unknown
PSU - Silverstone Strider SFX 600

Miscellaneous:

MDPC-X Sleeving
Large Coolers - Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler & Alpenfoehn Peter 2

parvumsystems · 1 Oct 2014 at 18:01

Steel case panels & ageing the metal coolers

We start with the stock coolers for the project. It's going to be EXTREMELY tight to fit the CPU cooler but we will make it work. In their retail form.

I wanted to keep away from the very bright chrome so we had to step into some unfamiliar territory here. I'm usually not a fan of making things look aged or old but really wanted a rough and organic feel here. I suppose with an architectural background; the desire to mix rustic and aged with clean and sophisticated was always to our taste.

We first sanded the nickle plating with a fine grit and dunked into a a bronzing solution to eat away at the coolers. We wanted to add hints of colour so we chose to flame heat the steel finishing plates for the CPU cooler.

Next up some of the base panels for the case. Laser cut entirely from 5mm thick mild steel. We then left the panels to weather a little. The rebated holes and chamfered edge have been done by hand. We then sanded down some parts of the panel and left the raw look here. We sealed the panels with a lacquer to prevent further weathering and darken down the over all look.

stulid · 1 Oct 2014 at 18:15

So it's a "rat look" build?

Josh · 1 Oct 2014 at 18:19

stulid said:
So it's a "rat look" build?

That's what I'm getting - will be epic!

parvumsystems · 1 Oct 2014 at 18:38

NMBlack · 1 Oct 2014 at 19:44

Well, this is different! I can't wait to see how you're going to make the MB, RAM and GPU look rusty......

WalderX · 1 Oct 2014 at 21:11

SUBBED! Love a good Parvum project

PS: ATX case - on sale when? My money is waiting to be thrown at you

parvumsystems · 1 Oct 2014 at 23:26

NMBlack said:
Well, this is different! I can't wait to see how you're going to make the MB, RAM and GPU look rusty......

Thanks for joining! Yeah damn now you mention it... I wonder what damage sand blasting them would do.

WalderX said:
SUBBED! Love a good Parvum project

PS: ATX case - on sale when? My money is waiting to be thrown at you

We are aiming for first quarter 2015 my friend!

GiraffePencils · 2 Oct 2014 at 08:58

oooo,
I like it, subbed

cwgk91 · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:15

Im liking it - very fallout! Will the eaten away coolers have any impact on cooling do you reckon?

snips86x · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:19

This looks amazing!!

Luggs · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:52

Love it! going to look epic! subbed

(think it appeals because senescence could be used to describe myself lol)

implosiveturnip · 2 Oct 2014 at 09:56

Subbed! I'm thinking this will end up looking quite steampunky =)

russell664 · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:53

Looks boss! Subbed!

Gambisk · 2 Oct 2014 at 10:58

subbing to this, looks great, a big change from the clean looking perspex.

HalfBakedJake · 2 Oct 2014 at 12:59

I'm in!

colinmcr · 2 Oct 2014 at 14:26

Makes a nice change from all the clinical looking stuff, If you want anything else looking rusty in a hurry send it to me and I'll leave it on the deck of the ship for a month and I guarantee it'll look like it came out of Steptoe's Yard in no time.

Mads1 · 3 Oct 2014 at 04:39

This is gonna be different from you guys, looking forward to end result, and looking forward to the ATX case in the Parvum line up.

rjk · 3 Oct 2014 at 10:05

love the panels on this. very cool.

parvumsystems · 3 Oct 2014 at 13:50

GiraffePencils said:
oooo,
I like it, subbed

Welcome!

cwgk91 said:
Im liking it - very fallout! Will the eaten away coolers have any impact on cooling do you reckon?

I have no idea, I'd probably expect it to have very little effect. With no before test I won't be able to help. Temps are not something I'm too concerned about however.

snips86x said:
This looks amazing!!

Luggs said:
Love it! going to look epic! subbed

(think it appeals because senescence could be used to describe myself lol)

implosiveturnip said:
Subbed! I'm thinking this will end up looking quite steampunky =)

russell664 said:
Looks boss! Subbed!

Thanks all. Cheers for joining

Gambisk said:
subbing to this, looks great, a big change from the clean looking perspex.

Yeah it was very different and nice for us. We will still use acrylic within the build. Not sure what colour yet.. lots of ideas.

HalfBakedJake said:
I'm in!

Welcome <3

colinmcr said:
Makes a nice change from all the clinical looking stuff, If you want anything else looking rusty in a hurry send it to me and I'll leave it on the deck of the ship for a month and I guarantee it'll look like it came out of Steptoe's Yard in no time.

Haha we may have to take you up on that idea. May add to the overall smell of the system!

paulm71 said:
This is gonna be different from you guys, looking forward to end result, and looking forward to the ATX case in the Parvum line up.

First quarter 2015 is the plan for ATX. Stoked

rjkoneill said:
love the panels on this. very cool.

Cheers Rich!