Project: Eris

[darwin1859]

I want that dragon!

It's a lovely backplate isn't it?

 

[darwin1859]

Just a quick WIP update, please excuse the mess. I'll post better photos soon.

Custom laser cut matt black MB tray - drilled, fitted and pump mounted to it.



Now this piece is finally sorted and pump in place, I was able to plan the loop and order the fittings etc.

In the photo you can also see the small piece I had cut to cover the green WLAN card (next to the top left CPU thumb nut).

I also have three pieces (not shown) for the MB I/O port cover, which will be stuck together and mounting on the MB I/O ports.

You might also notice I removed the front power switch - I/O panel (to the right of the pump), this will be relocated into the PSU mounting space. The extra space next to the pump will allow a 4-way fitting and ball valve for drainage.

 

[darwin1859]

Can't wait to see this one finished, awesome attention to detail and looking very nice already. Jealous!

Cheers Progress should be much faster now.

 

[darwin1859]

Looking very nice, good work!

Thanks!

I'm still amazed at the job done on anodising this frame red, still looking fantastic! Great progress being made overall and that gpu backplate is sweet mate. Should have this all finished up in a couple of days?

Haha I wish. Probably a week until I have the w/c bits.

 

[darwin1859]

Custom motherboard tray

Custom motherboard tray laser cut from 3mm matt black plexi. It fits perfectly around the motherboard, and gives perfect mounting points for the pump/res.

I used only the minimal holes necessary for the cabling, to keep the clean look. The tray was mounted to the case with four screws, utilising the holes already tapped in the case backplate.

I also removed the front I/O and power switch panel, this will be relocated into the PSU module of the case.

 

[darwin1859]

Edited my last post as the colour profile was wrong on some displays, should be ok now.

 

[darwin1859]

Custom IO shield for motherboard

Modding a custom IO shield to cover the IO ports of the motherboard.

The parts were laser cut from 3 mm matte black plexi, then welded together using a solvent weld for acrylic. This involved some creative clamping/taping, as shown below. Cure time was approximately 24 hours for a strong bond.

After construction of the IO shield, red vinyl details were cut with a cutter. These match the style used on the motherboard, and will be a theme running through the rest of the build.

Also shown here is another MSI dragon detail and a new red and black EK badge on the Supremacy EVO water block.

 

[darwin1859]

Wow! Great work, looks amazing

Thanks

 

[darwin1859]

I have to really concentrate to see anything past that gorgeous frame

Looking really good mate, attention to detail is superb!

Agree with Luggs.

I'm looking forward for the loop update!

Cheers guys. I was hoping to get the loop done at the weekend, but had other commitments. Very soon though!

 

[darwin1859]

Subbed, looks great so far!

Thanks

 

[darwin1859]

How did you mount the I/O cover?

I used three bits of strong double-sided sticky foam on the furthest protruding point of the IO ports in each dimension. One on the top, one on the end and one on MB side. It's pretty secure, no movement, but will be easy to remove if necessary.

 

[darwin1859]

Custom watercooling loop

Custom watercooling loop for Project Eris - completed and installed. The loop will be filled with Mayhems XT-1 red / aurora red after the cables are all installed (the pump will need to be sleeved).

I've had a few comments asking what would be done with the black/blue Corsair HX750i PSU to fit the theme. The plan from the start was to construct a black plexi surround for the PSU compartment of the In Win D-Frame Mini, and here you can see it in place. Some detailing will be added to this section soon.

The PCB edge of the MSI GTX 980 Ti 6G Gaming graphics card has been pin-striped in red, and there is also additional vinyl detailing work on the motherboard surround to complement the IO cover. Again this is styled after the distinctive MSI PCB design from the motherboard. Also featured are custom stickers for the Corsair SP120 fans.

Only the 8-pin CPU power cable is installed. This cable was finished first to gauge the correct spacing for the pump and tubing. The remaining cables will be shown soon.

 

[darwin1859]

This looks amazing dude! I wished I have time and skills to do something like this

Thanks mate. I don't have much time either - been burning the candle at both ends to get this finished! As for skills, I'm always learning, still have much to learn

 

[darwin1859]

Very very very nice mate! Well done

Dayum. Stunning work

Much appreciated

 

[darwin1859]

Wow. Totally like any other build I've seen. Good work !

Hopefully you mean "unlike"

 

[darwin1859]

Hi guys, a quick update for you. The cable sleeving (from scratch) is almost finished. After that, I just need to clean and fill the loop, and finish a couple little details.

 

[darwin1859]

Well hurry up then!

It'll be on display at LanOps with MSI this weekend, so I think I'll have some sleepless nights this week getting it done!

 

[darwin1859]

Filling watercooling loop for Project Eris with Mayhems Aurora Red.

This is just a fill for show - I'll be running X-1 Red for 24/7.

Full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRkn7-00nXk

Fast gif version:
http://gfycat.com/WaterloggedThickJunebug

 

[darwin1859]

Hi guys, here are the finished build photos for Project Eris.





































+++ALL PICS WITH REFERENCE TO COMPETITORS REMOVED+++

 

[darwin1859]

OMG! I'm lost for words, looks amazing mate! Well done

Thanks, much appreciated!