Hello everyone and welcome to my second project LOG on OverclockersUK
Originally based on the mythical hammer - MJOLNIR
This project has been on my mind for a while now, even before my iron man build ever came along.
When be quiet announced their new case window at taipei, i was eager to get my hands on one and get started!
So. lets start with the sponsors
be quiet! have sent out the following
Dark Power Pro 11 80+ Platinum 1000w Power Supply
Silent Base 800 Window Edition Case (Released today july 15th at 3pm)
be quiet range here
Avexir have sent out
Avexir Raiden Series DDR3 RAM
Avexir range here
Aqua Computer sent out the kyrographics Titan X Waterblock for this build.
Wanted something shiny! they provided it
Other sponsors have sent out (whom i cannot mention on here)
ASUS Limited Edition Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Motherboard
Raijintek Triton 240mm AIO Cooler
The boxes picture (Some of them)
The idea behind this project was originally to hydrodip the whole case in a lightning blue design, however when it came to dipping, the metal casing reacted through the paint primer.
There was also due to be a hardline watercooling system in the case, however the be quiet silent base 800 has very little watercooling support.
Infact, you can only use one slim 240mm on the top.
So the result was a partly dipped, blue and white case mod with some extra mods still in the works
Let's start with the pictures of the case
I then removed the HDD Trays
The motherboard came in next which was a surprise to me, i didn't expect to get one of these from my sponsor, however they put a smile on my face as i love armored motherboards.
Put the motherboard into the case and it gave me an idea if where i can go with this project:
The hydrographics i planned to use is this
After the hydrographics failing to take to anything metal under any primercoat, i decided to go with UV lights and a nice blue
So i bought this for the tubing
i then worked this onto the raijintek triton cooler and primed the case for painting and put a toy hammer on the top!
I kind of liked the toy hammer, so i've ordered in a large lifesize thor hammer replica movie prop.
Pretty costly, but worth it.
This in turn led me to the name ''TUF Blue'' So TUF that even a big hammer can't dent it. lol
The window for the build arrived next so i primed it and slapped it on the case to see what we have
Not too bad, i kind of like the window, really does stand out, and shockingly the double glazed window actually pays off.
I can't even hear the fans or the pump.
Anyway time to strip it all appart and get to work
Far too many screws and thumb screws on this case haha
Hydrodipped the first plastic piece
Turned out okay, just needs rinsed off and it'll look perfect
Painted the motherboard armor in blue and then top coated with a glow in the dark blue finish
Painted board and partly hydrodipped base and legs.
The base was later rubbed down and the legs were left hydrodipped.
Started work on the internals, UV light, UV Coil, Cable management etc etc
Would be nice to point out that there is a lack of management availability, however if you can squeeze it, it all fits behind the motherboard
Second layer of paint on and showing off that hydrodipping
Third layer of paint now
Added some decals to see what i can do with the outside
Decided that the inside cannot be left black, it looks like i've done nothing special.
So... after 2 days of painting (slowly) it got done
So here's where i'm at today july 15th 3pm.
I'm now waiting for the following to arrive
Replica hammer from the movie Thor
White Acrylic sheets (for the PSU Shroud)
Blue translucent acrylic sheets (for the cut out window in the shroud)
Would like to note, the picture of the 3 cases, i forgot to take a picture of just the one build, so you'll see white card at the base of the new project, this will be replaced with a solid white Shroud for looks and cable management.
Cut outs will be made for GPU cable (like the NZXT) USB, HDAudio etc at the back
A small window on the front so you can see the power supply badge and name
and then finally ''be quiet'' cut out of the front and backlit.
Other things that need to happen
T-Cut everything, re-spray, t-cut again and then apply a clear hard coat.
I really like the look of case now in blue, the pictures seem to make it purple color, however can assure it's very much blue.
Cut hole out of the top of the case, place new replica hammer in a little so it stands right.
Cut and design lightning decals coming from the hammer down the side of the case.
I'll need to see if i can cut into the front of the case and fit a radiator in there, as it's a slight disappointment that the case doesn't support one there.
For the time being the project doesn't look too great, however in a couple of weeks that will all change, i have plans people, i have plans!
Let's just hope these plans work!
I'll update as i go.
Originally based on the mythical hammer - MJOLNIR
This project has been on my mind for a while now, even before my iron man build ever came along.
When be quiet announced their new case window at taipei, i was eager to get my hands on one and get started!
So. lets start with the sponsors
be quiet! have sent out the following
Dark Power Pro 11 80+ Platinum 1000w Power Supply
Silent Base 800 Window Edition Case (Released today july 15th at 3pm)
be quiet range here
Avexir have sent out
Avexir Raiden Series DDR3 RAM
Avexir range here
Aqua Computer sent out the kyrographics Titan X Waterblock for this build.
Wanted something shiny! they provided it
Other sponsors have sent out (whom i cannot mention on here)
ASUS Limited Edition Sabertooth Z97 Mark S Motherboard
Raijintek Triton 240mm AIO Cooler
The boxes picture (Some of them)
The idea behind this project was originally to hydrodip the whole case in a lightning blue design, however when it came to dipping, the metal casing reacted through the paint primer.
There was also due to be a hardline watercooling system in the case, however the be quiet silent base 800 has very little watercooling support.
Infact, you can only use one slim 240mm on the top.
So the result was a partly dipped, blue and white case mod with some extra mods still in the works
Let's start with the pictures of the case
I then removed the HDD Trays
The motherboard came in next which was a surprise to me, i didn't expect to get one of these from my sponsor, however they put a smile on my face as i love armored motherboards.
Put the motherboard into the case and it gave me an idea if where i can go with this project:
The hydrographics i planned to use is this
After the hydrographics failing to take to anything metal under any primercoat, i decided to go with UV lights and a nice blue
So i bought this for the tubing
i then worked this onto the raijintek triton cooler and primed the case for painting and put a toy hammer on the top!
I kind of liked the toy hammer, so i've ordered in a large lifesize thor hammer replica movie prop.
Pretty costly, but worth it.
This in turn led me to the name ''TUF Blue'' So TUF that even a big hammer can't dent it. lol
The window for the build arrived next so i primed it and slapped it on the case to see what we have
Not too bad, i kind of like the window, really does stand out, and shockingly the double glazed window actually pays off.
I can't even hear the fans or the pump.
Anyway time to strip it all appart and get to work
Far too many screws and thumb screws on this case haha
Hydrodipped the first plastic piece
Turned out okay, just needs rinsed off and it'll look perfect
Painted the motherboard armor in blue and then top coated with a glow in the dark blue finish
Painted board and partly hydrodipped base and legs.
The base was later rubbed down and the legs were left hydrodipped.
Started work on the internals, UV light, UV Coil, Cable management etc etc
Would be nice to point out that there is a lack of management availability, however if you can squeeze it, it all fits behind the motherboard
Second layer of paint on and showing off that hydrodipping
Third layer of paint now
Added some decals to see what i can do with the outside
Decided that the inside cannot be left black, it looks like i've done nothing special.
So... after 2 days of painting (slowly) it got done
So here's where i'm at today july 15th 3pm.
I'm now waiting for the following to arrive
Replica hammer from the movie Thor
White Acrylic sheets (for the PSU Shroud)
Blue translucent acrylic sheets (for the cut out window in the shroud)
Would like to note, the picture of the 3 cases, i forgot to take a picture of just the one build, so you'll see white card at the base of the new project, this will be replaced with a solid white Shroud for looks and cable management.
Cut outs will be made for GPU cable (like the NZXT) USB, HDAudio etc at the back
A small window on the front so you can see the power supply badge and name
and then finally ''be quiet'' cut out of the front and backlit.
Other things that need to happen
T-Cut everything, re-spray, t-cut again and then apply a clear hard coat.
I really like the look of case now in blue, the pictures seem to make it purple color, however can assure it's very much blue.
Cut hole out of the top of the case, place new replica hammer in a little so it stands right.
Cut and design lightning decals coming from the hammer down the side of the case.
I'll need to see if i can cut into the front of the case and fit a radiator in there, as it's a slight disappointment that the case doesn't support one there.
For the time being the project doesn't look too great, however in a couple of weeks that will all change, i have plans people, i have plans!
Let's just hope these plans work!
I'll update as i go.
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