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UPDATE - Phase 2 - Custom Loop
I've finally managed to get round to building a custom loop, here is what I'm going for:
YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - XSPC D5 Vario Pump & XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir Value Combo £99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X - Nickel (Original CSQ) £69.95
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO (Original CSQ) £49.99
2 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £37.99 (£75.98)
2 x Koolance QD3 Male Quick Disconnect No-Spill Coupling, Compression for 10mm x 13mm (3/8in x 1/2in) - Black £11.99 (£23.98)
2 x Koolance QD3 Female Quick Disconnect No-Spill Coupling, Male Threaded G 1/4 BSPP - Black £11.95 (£23.90)
2 x Mayhems X1 UV Red Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L £7.99 (£15.98)
2 x Monsoon 13/10mm (OD 1/2) Rotary 90° - Matte Black £6.49 (£12.98)
2 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13/10 - Clear £5.99 (£11.98)
10 x Koolance Nozzle Single, *Black* Compression for 10mm x 13mm (3/8in x 1/2in) £3.95 (£39.50)
Total : £432.83 (includes shipping : £8.00).
Purchased
XSPC D5 Vario Pump & XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir - £45 from the MM
XSPC 290/290X Block with XSPC backplate - £40 from the MM
6x 16/10 EK Chrome 1/4" Compression fittings - donated by a kind Forum Member
1x 240mm XPSC EX240 120mm Radiator - £20
Phase 1
I've finally managed to get round to building a custom loop, here is what I'm going for:
YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - XSPC D5 Vario Pump & XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir Value Combo £99
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X - Nickel (Original CSQ) £69.95
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO (Original CSQ) £49.99
2 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £37.99 (£75.98)
2 x Koolance QD3 Male Quick Disconnect No-Spill Coupling, Compression for 10mm x 13mm (3/8in x 1/2in) - Black £11.99 (£23.98)
2 x Koolance QD3 Female Quick Disconnect No-Spill Coupling, Male Threaded G 1/4 BSPP - Black £11.95 (£23.90)
2 x Mayhems X1 UV Red Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L £7.99 (£15.98)
2 x Monsoon 13/10mm (OD 1/2) Rotary 90° - Matte Black £6.49 (£12.98)
2 x Primochill Primoflex Advanced Tubing 13/10 - Clear £5.99 (£11.98)
10 x Koolance Nozzle Single, *Black* Compression for 10mm x 13mm (3/8in x 1/2in) £3.95 (£39.50)
Total : £432.83 (includes shipping : £8.00).
Purchased
XSPC D5 Vario Pump & XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir - £45 from the MM
XSPC 290/290X Block with XSPC backplate - £40 from the MM
6x 16/10 EK Chrome 1/4" Compression fittings - donated by a kind Forum Member
1x 240mm XPSC EX240 120mm Radiator - £20
Phase 1
For a number of years, I've always admired those who build small form factors PCs and some of the cases, but I've never had the opportunity to build one as the parts tend to be more expensive compared to budget ATX builds. Well, now that has all changed. Christmas is over and I have managed to save some cash to start an SFF build.
While I love the 600T, I just find the case a little too big and empty. I'm not likely to setup a custom water cooling loop or run more than 2 graphics cards at the same time, so a micro build seems fitting and I could really do with having more space on my desk. My wife also thinks it's an eyesore, so this gives me the perfect excuse to downsize.
The Plan
The aim is to condense my current build, which is situated in a Corsair 600T (stunning and well designed case by the way) into a seriously sexy, sleek and unique case, The Parvum S2.0. This case has been on my books for a while and considered getting the S1, but with only a few weeks before release, it seemed more sensible to wait. Red and Black is my chosen colour scheme, my son loves red so it seemed quite fitting.
Current Spec:
• Intel 2500k @ 4.5
• Corsair H100i (Stock Fans, Custom Curve)
• AsRock Z68 Extreme 7 Gen 3
• 8gb Patriot Viper "Sapphire Blue" RAM
• 128gb OCZ Vertex 4 (OS Drive)
• 250gb Samsung 840 (Games Drive)
• Corsair HX850+ Gold
• Corsair 600T (With side panel Mod)
• BitFenix Recon
The new build will add the following:
• Asus Maximus V Gene
• Parvum S2.0 - Black & Red
• 4x 120mm BitFenix Spectra Pro's PWM - Red (2 for front of case, 2 for H100i)
• 3x 80mm Noiseblocker Multiframe S-frame - Black
• 1x 30cm BitFenix Alchemy Premium Modding LED strip
• Bitfenix Recon will be kept and mounted behind the motherboard tray
The colour scheme will simply be red & black, with matching cables. 2x PCIe cables, 8Pin EPS will be braided red & black, Sequence will be 2-red and 2-black and a custom 20cm 24Pin to match. The braiding will be done by the kind Davido_Libido whose work (link) is outstanding. Using teleios braiding as it's hardwearing and doesn't attract dust, unlike the BitFenix extensions, I'm really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
While my RAM may still be blue, I have managed to persuade my sister to swap as the has the black version, which would be better suited to the colour scheme. I also, at this point, have no intention of changing the stock fans on the H100i, they are silent and I couldn't be more impressed.
I will update the log as and when I get the case which I should be able to order at the end of January.
When respoding to posts, please do not quote images
So far I only have the motherboard, which I can tell you is stunning I've taken a few shots, but I'm having issues with light 
Cable Braiding Designs - Here are some of the designs I've been thinking about. Need time to mull it over! Suggestions??
Completed Braiding
Custom MSI 7970 TFIII Back plate
I seriously love this, tell me what you think?!
While I love the 600T, I just find the case a little too big and empty. I'm not likely to setup a custom water cooling loop or run more than 2 graphics cards at the same time, so a micro build seems fitting and I could really do with having more space on my desk. My wife also thinks it's an eyesore, so this gives me the perfect excuse to downsize.
The Plan
The aim is to condense my current build, which is situated in a Corsair 600T (stunning and well designed case by the way) into a seriously sexy, sleek and unique case, The Parvum S2.0. This case has been on my books for a while and considered getting the S1, but with only a few weeks before release, it seemed more sensible to wait. Red and Black is my chosen colour scheme, my son loves red so it seemed quite fitting.
Current Spec:
• Intel 2500k @ 4.5
• Corsair H100i (Stock Fans, Custom Curve)
• AsRock Z68 Extreme 7 Gen 3
• 8gb Patriot Viper "Sapphire Blue" RAM
• 128gb OCZ Vertex 4 (OS Drive)
• 250gb Samsung 840 (Games Drive)
• Corsair HX850+ Gold
• Corsair 600T (With side panel Mod)
• BitFenix Recon
The new build will add the following:
• Asus Maximus V Gene
• Parvum S2.0 - Black & Red
• 4x 120mm BitFenix Spectra Pro's PWM - Red (2 for front of case, 2 for H100i)
• 3x 80mm Noiseblocker Multiframe S-frame - Black
• 1x 30cm BitFenix Alchemy Premium Modding LED strip
• Bitfenix Recon will be kept and mounted behind the motherboard tray
YOUR BASKET
1 x Parvum Systems S2.0 MicroATX Case - Black with Red £139.99
2 x Silverstone SST-AP121-RL Red LED Air Penetrator 120mm FAN 1500rpm £16.99 (£33.98)
2 x Noiseblocker Multiframe S-Series M8-P Fan - 80mm PWM £12.95 (£25.90)
2 x Akasa AK-CBSA05-15BK Super slim SATA rev 3.0 data cable with securing latches - 15cm, Black £2.64 (£5.28)
Total : £205.15 (includes shipping : FREE).
1 x Parvum Systems S2.0 MicroATX Case - Black with Red £139.99
2 x Silverstone SST-AP121-RL Red LED Air Penetrator 120mm FAN 1500rpm £16.99 (£33.98)
2 x Noiseblocker Multiframe S-Series M8-P Fan - 80mm PWM £12.95 (£25.90)
2 x Akasa AK-CBSA05-15BK Super slim SATA rev 3.0 data cable with securing latches - 15cm, Black £2.64 (£5.28)
Total : £205.15 (includes shipping : FREE).
The colour scheme will simply be red & black, with matching cables. 2x PCIe cables, 8Pin EPS will be braided red & black, Sequence will be 2-red and 2-black and a custom 20cm 24Pin to match. The braiding will be done by the kind Davido_Libido whose work (link) is outstanding. Using teleios braiding as it's hardwearing and doesn't attract dust, unlike the BitFenix extensions, I'm really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
While my RAM may still be blue, I have managed to persuade my sister to swap as the has the black version, which would be better suited to the colour scheme. I also, at this point, have no intention of changing the stock fans on the H100i, they are silent and I couldn't be more impressed.
I will update the log as and when I get the case which I should be able to order at the end of January.
When respoding to posts, please do not quote images
So far I only have the motherboard, which I can tell you is stunning
I've taken a few shots, but I'm having issues with light
Cable Braiding Designs - Here are some of the designs I've been thinking about. Need time to mull it over! Suggestions??
24 Pin v1 (This has to be my favourite design)
8 Pin EPS
PCIe Connectors as they would be when connected
My only issue here is the fact my 7970 uses an 8 pin and a 6 pin. This means whatever symetrical design I come up with, pins 7&8 on the right-hand connector will be redundant. I may have to remove pins 7&8 and go with a 14pin design.
8 Pin EPS
PCIe Connectors as they would be when connected
My only issue here is the fact my 7970 uses an 8 pin and a 6 pin. This means whatever symetrical design I come up with, pins 7&8 on the right-hand connector will be redundant. I may have to remove pins 7&8 and go with a 14pin design.
Completed Braiding
Custom MSI 7970 TFIII Back plate
I seriously love this, tell me what you think?!
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bet they are glad to get rid of me