Doesn't sound too promising :/ All I can do is wait until I've saved up enough money to buy the CPU and RAM so I can test it out. Fingers crossed.
Thanks Skeese, I'll try my best not to disappoint
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Looks sweet, subbed.
I thought I'd update the thread, not much happening at the moment as I'm waiting to take delivery of some drill bits and metal filler so I can crack on with modding the motherboard tray, case floor and roof.
I've received the spray paint (etching primer, normal primer, gloss black, clear coat) but cannot paint the case until all other mods have been completed on the case, so all work is on hold until I've received the modding bits and bobs.
I've received the spray paint (etching primer, normal primer, gloss black, clear coat) but cannot paint the case until all other mods have been completed on the case, so all work is on hold until I've received the modding bits and bobs.
Actually, I got to tell you, that crimper isn't really worth using (I believe it's called "Hans Long"). I think it's the one that overlaps the wings on the pin, which makes the hold not optimal, at all. Up to you ofc, but I'd get SN-B28 or MDPC instead.
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Subbed to this. How awesome.
Thanks Joe!
Alright then, time for an update.
I decided it made sense to modify the motherboard tray next as when that's completed I can work out my cable lengths and continue sleeving, also I can start painting (sleeving whilst waiting for paint to dry).
I used the motherboard to mark out the cuts for the 24 pin, PCI-E, Sata and also front panel cables, I'll use the CPU bracket cutout for the EPS 8 pin(s).
I filled in the unnecessary holes so that the end result is cleaner, I had to use quite abit of filler and it looks a complete mess at the moment but it'll be fine once its been sanded completely flat.
First hole done:
Smile
I then realised I'm an idiot and didn't measure the cable connector width properly and had made the holes too small by about 1-2mm. So I filed off 2mm and now the connectors fit through the holes, still needs alittle more filing to make it neater (though no one will actually see the holes).
Next is to get sanding! (oh joy
)
Alright then, time for an update.
I decided it made sense to modify the motherboard tray next as when that's completed I can work out my cable lengths and continue sleeving, also I can start painting (sleeving whilst waiting for paint to dry).
I used the motherboard to mark out the cuts for the 24 pin, PCI-E, Sata and also front panel cables, I'll use the CPU bracket cutout for the EPS 8 pin(s).
I filled in the unnecessary holes so that the end result is cleaner, I had to use quite abit of filler and it looks a complete mess at the moment but it'll be fine once its been sanded completely flat.
First hole done:
Smile
I then realised I'm an idiot and didn't measure the cable connector width properly and had made the holes too small by about 1-2mm. So I filed off 2mm and now the connectors fit through the holes, still needs alittle more filing to make it neater (though no one will actually see the holes).
Next is to get sanding! (oh joy
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Thanks mate, I do miss the 12 thread powahh of the 3930K when rendering.
The X58 setup is still going strong, been rock solid since day 1
Oh and you have mail
I've just re-read this post on my projector screen (102" 720P) following your update, and I have to say that that motherboard looks like a work of art.
Looking forward to see how this develops as I'm in the process of a (re)build too this week
Looking forward to see how this develops as I'm in the process of a (re)build too this week
I've just re-read this post on my projector screen (102" 720P) following your update, and I have to say that that motherboard looks like a work of art.
Looking forward to see how this develops as I'm in the process of a (re)build too this week
Yeah absolutely, it looks stunning, well done ASRock!
Can we expect a project log for your rebuild?
Yeah absolutely, it looks stunning, well done ASRock!
Can we expect a project log for your rebuild?
Yep. Am photographing at the moment, and testing the equipment - my patience is such that I want to test everything prior to actually starting to document - I've been without my main rig for 2 months and really miss it
Yep. Am photographing at the moment, and testing the equipment - my patience is such that I want to test everything prior to actually starting to document - I've been without my main rig for 2 months and really miss it
Cool, looking forward to seeing that
Yeah it sucks not having your main rig but atleast you have a computer to use in the mean time, I hate building PC's without a computer to use whilst your building, I always end up just rushing it so I can start using it.
I got some more sleeving done, so far I've done 2 x 6 Pins (PCI-E), an 8 pin, the molex cables I need and I'm almost finished on the second set of 6 pins, after that all I have left to do is the 24 pin cable and a sata power
I decided that instead of having to either try and sleeve the double wires (two wires going into one pin) or solder the two wires half way up the cable so that the connector ends look neat, I'd instead just remove the +2 pins altogether which looks much neater and I also don't have to try and hide the +2 pin cables around the back of the motherboard tray.
I can always just add the extra ground wires back in at a later date if I ever decide to upgrade the graphics cards to something that requires 8 pin(s).
A cheeky demo shot with my hot assistant, a GTX480
Hours with an electric sander and 120 Grit sand paper produced a smooth(ish) mobo tray with the excess metal filler removed, still have to sand it with 800 Grit in prep for painting.
Top case panel masked up....
And Marked up ready for cutting
But before I take the drill and jigsaw to the panel I've decided to see if I can source a replacement panel from Lian Li if I need to, I'll hear back tomorrow with a quote. If the price is high then I'll likely out source someone to machine cut it for me, but if a replacement panel is cheap then I'll give it a go myself as I would like to do as much of the modding myself.
I decided that instead of having to either try and sleeve the double wires (two wires going into one pin) or solder the two wires half way up the cable so that the connector ends look neat, I'd instead just remove the +2 pins altogether which looks much neater and I also don't have to try and hide the +2 pin cables around the back of the motherboard tray.
I can always just add the extra ground wires back in at a later date if I ever decide to upgrade the graphics cards to something that requires 8 pin(s).
A cheeky demo shot with my hot assistant, a GTX480
Hours with an electric sander and 120 Grit sand paper produced a smooth(ish) mobo tray with the excess metal filler removed, still have to sand it with 800 Grit in prep for painting.
Top case panel masked up....
And Marked up ready for cutting
But before I take the drill and jigsaw to the panel I've decided to see if I can source a replacement panel from Lian Li if I need to, I'll hear back tomorrow with a quote. If the price is high then I'll likely out source someone to machine cut it for me, but if a replacement panel is cheap then I'll give it a go myself as I would like to do as much of the modding myself.
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Mobo tray looks like it's ready - What did you use to fill the holes? I've got multiple holes in my Corsair 700D "mobo tray" area I'd like filling, which I guess I can do with filler. What can you use to, say, fill the hole that the psu goes through? I have no welding kid so I'd guess I'd be looking at rivotting a plate in place, and then filling the gap with "filler" (whatever that may be....)
Yeah it's almost ready for painting now, just got to sand it down with 800 Grit to get rid out the 120 Grit scratches.
I use some metal filler called JB Weld, its excellent stuff but the consistency is quite runny, so if you wanted to fill bigger holes then you'd have to let it cure for about 30 minutes before applying it.
Any hole bigger than about 8mm in diameter and you'll really struggle to fill it with metal filler.
A case PSU hole is far to large to fill with metal filler, grab a small sheet of aluminium and cut it to the right size, but surely your case came with a blanking plate for the psu?
@ Devrij, thanks mate
I'm working on the SSD enclosure at the moment, I'll post up some pics soon!
I'm working on the SSD enclosure at the moment, I'll post up some pics soon!
SSD enclosure Concept
Alright then, I don't want my SSD's hidden away and I also don't want them just placed on the floor of the case so my idea is to integrate them into the PSU cover, this way they'll be on show and the placement makes cable management a breeze.
Below is the enclosure that will be screwed into the PSU cover, it's a really simple design comprising of three pieces of acrylic.
The mounting holes in the enclosure will be tapped and the holes in the PSU cover will be countersunk to give a clean look.
I may carbon rap the SSD's so they fit in better with the colour scheme, or I may use smoked acrylic.
Alright then, I don't want my SSD's hidden away and I also don't want them just placed on the floor of the case so my idea is to integrate them into the PSU cover, this way they'll be on show and the placement makes cable management a breeze.
Below is the enclosure that will be screwed into the PSU cover, it's a really simple design comprising of three pieces of acrylic.
The mounting holes in the enclosure will be tapped and the holes in the PSU cover will be countersunk to give a clean look.
I may carbon rap the SSD's so they fit in better with the colour scheme, or I may use smoked acrylic.
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