Project Fortis [Parvum ATX Build!]

M1keMK · 11 Jul 2015 at 21:38

Sorry the updates have been a bit few and far between. Essentially I'm still awaiting the case to arrive from manufacturing which leaves me a bit stuck in terms of what I can progress with!
The exception is getting as much of the braiding done that I can do before the case arrives, so here's a shot of the latest braided cables!

Bart_Hunt · 12 Jul 2015 at 12:19

Very nice project and great color choice.
Personally I love black and yellow themed projects the most

TechMinerUK · 12 Jul 2015 at 13:17

Those cables look damn fine

What material did you use for the braiding?

M1keMK · 12 Jul 2015 at 22:40

Thanks guys.

The braiding is paracord, I'm doing the heatshrinkless method as you can see from the photo. The paracord I got de-cored from mainframe customs. I'm sure I could have found some stuff in the UK cheaper, but with Lutr0's stuff you can at least pretty much guarantee the quality and tbh its still pretty good value.

colinmcr · 13 Jul 2015 at 08:11

What diameter of wire are you using for you cabling? When I've tried sleeving in the past I think my wire was too thick and it was a real pain getting it into the plug once sleeved.

M1keMK · 14 Jul 2015 at 22:55

The fittings arrived today

Brian18741 · 15 Jul 2015 at 00:52

I'm a sucker for a Parvum build, subbed!

Also, cables turned out great. It's the last thing I need to do on my build, just need the motivation to get the finger out and get cracking!

Luggs · 15 Jul 2015 at 09:51

Great work on the cables mate, pro job that!

Can't wait to see case in the flesh so to speak...

mods1965 · 15 Jul 2015 at 11:22

Parvum and Monsoon fanboy! Looking forward to seeing this!

M1keMK · 15 Jul 2015 at 11:50

Thanks guys. Parvum have told me the case went to cutting yesterday so I'm really hoping I get it for the weekend!

Ben8464 · 18 Jul 2015 at 12:36

nice colours. looking forward to see this

M1keMK · 19 Jul 2015 at 23:05

Quick update... the weekends progress has involved a bit of painting!

Alec** has been parting out his old TJ in preparation for his Project XOSKEL build and donated a Thermochill PA120.3 to my cause.

It needed a little TLC (you cant see it in the bottom of a TJ, but it will be on full show in this build) so a bit of sanding and painting and it looks like new again

I just have a little detailing to add to it next!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Bryan Kortez · 19 Jul 2015 at 23:28

Real nice job on the rad, looks ace!

M1keMK · 22 Jul 2015 at 22:41

A couple more designs for ColdZero:

Soundcard Backplate:

M.2 backplate/cover:

JoeF1 · 23 Jul 2015 at 11:31

Need(!!!!!!) an ATX case.

subbbbbbbed.

Brian18741 · 23 Jul 2015 at 19:02

M1keMK said:
Quick update... the weekends progress has involved a bit of painting!

Alec** has been parting out his old TJ in preparation for his Project XOSKEL build and donated a Thermochill PA120.3 to my cause.

It needed a little TLC (you cant see it in the bottom of a TJ, but it will be on full show in this build) so a bit of sanding and painting and it looks like new again

I just have a little detailing to add to it next!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Excellent job on the rad dude, looks almost new!

M1keMK · 23 Jul 2015 at 22:26

Thanks mate... I'm pretty pleased with how it came out.

Had an update from parvum today. They weren't happy with some of the panels so they are recutting them. New ETA for the case is Tuesday!

Brian18741 · 24 Jul 2015 at 00:18

Frustrating having to wait but it's good to know they won't let out an inferior product!

zack1667 · 24 Jul 2015 at 07:46

That is ridiculous how good the rad looks, what did you use to make it that silky smooth!

M1keMK · 24 Jul 2015 at 09:29

Brian18741 said:
Frustrating having to wait but it's good to know they won't let out an inferior product!

Yes definitely. They certainly take pride in what they send out which is really good. Guess that comes from being such a small company.

zack1667 said:
That is ridiculous how good the rad looks, what did you use to make it that silky smooth!

Nothing particularly special. I sanded it down with some wet and dry, then 2 coats of primer and 4 coats of Matt black spray paints from halfords. I think the trick with the spray painting is to do lots of light coats - you get a better finish that way.