Project Alternate

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This will be the last update before the final photos
just awaiting the keyboard, new screen & Iv also ordered a new DSLR camera.


Not planing to change mouse for now, so iv modded the "Reaper" mouse to go with the new theme,
Black with red lighting & rather than changing the LEDs (approximately 5) I used filters.

stuck with white for the front, red was too dull against the black mouse mat.

This is why I need a new camera, the logo & mouse should be a nice red like knight-riders car

Added the dye (Mayhems Blood Red)
under white lighting its red, other lighting options make it more black looking just like
real blood looks at night,
I like this effect, but im sure I will test some other dye options at some point as this
is the 1st time iv used clear hard tubes.

in the back you can see the re-worked fan covers, now flat black with the centres sanded clear to capture light.

Hope to be back very soon with the final photos,

 

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And the award for the creepiest post ever made on the forum goes to........


Awesome, awesome, awesome build.

Thanks
now you've put it like that it sounds creepy lol
I do like my horror & Sci-Fi, but I pass out at the sight of blood irl
& same goes for having blood test lol

 

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Baller as ****, that's a G of a desk.

thanks m8ty

 

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Well after what feels like years, the desk is finally done & photographed for all to see

firstly, I think picking RED as my main colour was a mistake!
not for me, as it looks fine IRL, but I just cant get the reds to show correct on the photos,
So any photos that have what looks like PINK or ORANGE lighting please try imagine that its RED lol

because of this problem I decided to take most photos with blue or white lighting on & cut down on the reds used

I plan on getting a new camera later so will upload some more if they look any better,
For now I have plenty of OK photos for you to look at & a youtube vid will be done over the next couple of weeks.


It will be mostly picture links now, so I will say thanks to everyone for the input during my logs & the positive attitudes that
help encourage myself & others to keep on building & posting,

Thanks to all the people that helped me carry things around due to my leg problem,
Carl, Barry, Ian, Andreas & lots more, especially the wife.
& all the sponsors that help with the costs of components & support throughout the build.


This desk was designed with the hope it would look as good OFF as it would on, so it was all about shapes & natural light,
I have very little light in my small room as you will see soon lol.
with the shapes came the problem of usability & practicality,
i tackled this in a couple of ways, not all perfect but enough to hide/store my clutter & make the desk usable for daily tasks
like gaming


I know its a bit whack compared to most desks, but I hope you like the final result even if you wouldn't want it in your living-room


lets crack on so I can get some sleep!

 

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I have some more photos on my FB page @ higher resolution if interested.
thats all for now, I will be sure to add any new photos that I think are woth posting & ofc the video link when done

to end this off heres a photo from the start..

Thanks again to all that participated, & please do let me know you final thoughts, Good or bad..

Rob (Deblow)

 

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Front Page on Reddit, guess they like it too!
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/3ohqwx/my_4k_gaming_pc_custom_built_in_desk/
http://imgur.com/a/Dhoe7

Oh wow yeah, just seen some1 mention it on youtube
Thanks for the heads up!

 

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Just

Bloody well done man. Looks amazing!

Holy <insert profanity> that thing looks crazy good

That thing is crazy looking. Complete work of art. I could only dream of making something as good as that. I love it, fact you have everything on it aswell. Storage for drink, games. Makes my desk look like trash haha.

Some of those comments on reddit ;D lol.

Sweet mother of jesus, that has to be one of the best ever creations I have ever seen, ever... gob smacked...

This looks outstanding. Your second amazing desk. I cant even imagine what your 3rd one will be like Well done! I'm jealous now, this desk is so beautiful.

Thanks all,

yeah, a tea holder is a must for me, & reddit cracks me up lol
no plans for a 3rd, im wanting to build some cases for my ironman's next
then maybe a case now I have lots of new tools

 

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It's also been posted on the Asus ROG UK facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/ASUSROGUK/posts/802642853180099

thanks, yeah have just reply to a couple of the comments..

I need to make a standard reply for all of them.

most asked questions so far are-

can it plat minecraft?
why only one screen?
cost?
send me blue prints !
lol

 

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Made it onto 9gag

http://9gag.com/gag/aVXBXMM?ref=fbp

thanks, yeah just been on there now, people do my head in with the "why not 3 screen" comments lol

 

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Reddit is annoyed that 9Gag stole it from them/Reddit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/3oqlag/9gag_at_it_again/

Surely... it's you they've nabbed it from? Are you bothered? Or happy to see it in the spotlight? Why's Reddit think it has propriety over this information?

i was going to say no, its ok for anyone to post my stuff, but!
they cut of my watermark & no mention of me or my FB page

p.s thanks a lot for the info

 

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Which monitor is that?

It looks great!

amh a409u 40" 4k
remote not working, but the screens fine

 

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I was looking at the Philips BDM4065UC 40" 4k.

Would you say this is better?

im not 100% sure, but it think there both have the same screen?
TBH i would go with the Philips, as you have more support & warranty, less chance of getting one with a bad screen also.

I had the BenQ 32" 4k before this one, & the screen looked about the same as the new 40",
only swapped as I needed a massive screen due to the size of my build.
thought the "why not 3 screen" people would leave me alone,
Didn't work tough lol

 

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WHY NOT 3 SCREENS?????



Great build mate, looks absolutely stunning

lol

PE OFF!

 

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Yeah, that was my concern over buying one of the AMH. Returning it would be a massive pain in the event of dead pixels etc.

It does have full HDMI 2.0 which the Philips doesn't however; But I don't need 60hz for my non-gaming applications.
30hz should be fine for work / admin from my Laptop / Surface pro 3.

cant you use display port instead?
im not using the HDMI on this yet, but will test it out with the xbone one day.

 

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I can, but I want my surface pro 3 and my main PC and my work laptop to be able to display on it. (I don't ask for much) haha!

Anyway, I'll stop hijacking your thread now!

I see, ok mate
hope you get the perfect match !

Sweet lord baby Jesus, that is insane, huge kudos

Thanks, and coming from the Don!

 

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Every time i come back to check on updates im like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4SXpOFQ9T8

lol, thanks

Absolutely amazing project log - give the man a prize!

Gobsmacked! - so much energy and enthusiasm to have the patience to stick with this project over the months it has taken you.

Really good job and looks amazing - wish I had the determination and patience to do something like this

thanks a lot mate
did need a fair bit of patience,
but im happy with the results & feel my time was well spent.

the feedback on this build has been fantastic, if you dont count all the screen & AMD comments lol

 

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This is literally all over the Internet in the computer world. Well done dude. It looks epic.

Big congrats from me!

BIG thanks from me!
Yeah its been doing very well on the web, I don't think iv seen all the pages yet, been trying to keep up with the comments/questions best i can.

just done some interviews for ASUS, hope they read well because grammar is definitely not my strong point lol