Project : Primo Midas
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I was thinking how the hell is it looking so neat then forgot there isn't any psu in there yet haha!still them colours you've chosen look VERY nice indeed!
Haha yeah that's when the fun will start, but I'm going back to work abroad soon so its not gonna get much further on for until end of Jan.
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Looking very nice . Did not think I would have liked the colour scheme as much as I have 
Soldato
Colin on that sli bridge do you know if the front comes off?
As mines arrived and I want to paint it.
Look forward to seeing your finished build
As mines arrived and I want to paint it.
Look forward to seeing your finished build
Colin on that sli bridge do you know if the front comes off?
As mines arrived and I want to paint it.
Look forward to seeing your finished build
I attempted to remove it initially to spray paint it, however it was very difficult as I believe its glued on. Thinking about it now, if you gently heated it with a heat gun the glue might offer less resistance, but I can't say 100% that would work having not tried it myself.
I maybe lifted off 20% of one side before it became very resistant to remove, I slightly bent it doing so and it doesn't quite have the same tight fit at the edge that it had originally. Having cost 30 quid I was kinda loathe to force it off and then have to buy another one!
Anyway lads I'm back at work now, and won't be home again till the 24th Jan. I'll have to pull my finger out and get it done then.
Things to do will be to fit a drain, get the sleeving done (sorry Dave its still sitting in a box at home, run up to xmas was hectic). Connecting all the fans is gonna be interesting, will try using the Phantek supplied control. But I'll defo need to have the fan cables extended.
There are some more cosmetic changes I'd like to make particularly the front fan housing cover and I need to replace the blue led strips, might have to just go white as yellow is proving difficult to find, so thin.
Merry Xmas
Soldato
Thanks for the reply m8 ill have a think.
Might just cover it well and spray what I need too.
Look forward to seeing your finished build
Merry Christmas
Might just cover it well and spray what I need too.
Look forward to seeing your finished build
Merry Christmas
I've just realised this build will take 2 years to complete !
Happy New Year from India folks...
Just letting you also know some sleeving is being done while I'm away and look forward to letting you see it in the new year. Some different combinations are being created to see what will go best. Many thanks to Davido, I can only hope one day I might have that level of talent.
Also Doyll thanks for your messages of help and ideas that aren't always seen here on the forum, respect to you sir.
Happy New Year from India folks...
Just letting you also know some sleeving is being done while I'm away and look forward to letting you see it in the new year. Some different combinations are being created to see what will go best. Many thanks to Davido, I can only hope one day I might have that level of talent.
Also Doyll thanks for your messages of help and ideas that aren't always seen here on the forum, respect to you sir.
Been doing some thinking with regards to the drain connection. I'm thinking the best/easy solution is to attach a "T" on the rear outlet of the bottom rad and then have it go through the mesh at the rear. Maybe put on a quick connector.
Just worried about spoiling the look. I haven't seen a monsoon "T" but I do have some XSPC ones.
Just worried about spoiling the look. I haven't seen a monsoon "T" but I do have some XSPC ones.
Soldato
Thanks for the kind words bud, and I hope you enjoyed new year away! Even if it was due to work!
I'm thinking about doing the same with mine regarding a couple of qdc's!
If I can get my self sorted out, I'm hoping to do a nice build soon =D
I'm thinking about doing the same with mine regarding a couple of qdc's!
If I can get my self sorted out, I'm hoping to do a nice build soon =D
Man of Honour
Looking good so i had to give the sig a brush up
Oh if you are doing another build I seriously look forward to that
I dunno Doyll, I'll have to check be great if that's the case. Anyone else here can confirm? Otherwise I'll have to "Midas" my xspc "T"
Looking good so i had to give the sig a brush up
Thanks so much for the sig, admire your work sir. Lovin it
Wee update, I'll be back home very soon and have a number of irons in the fire to help get the build finished.
Firstly Davido has came up with some various designs for the sleeving, the two below I liked the best but they were all great to be fair, thanks so much Dave. Which to chose??? Will see how they look soon in the flesh.
Secondly, doyll has been assisting me also and has very kindly agreed to sort me out with a castor base to give me some more air flow at the bottom of the case, so big thanks there also.
Thirdly I am in the process of arranging 4mm wide LED strips to replace the blue ones, and they'll be coming from Iceland ! Many thanks to Mundi Valur.
I also have an idea about the front case fan cover, but I can't decide whether to have lettering place on or cut out. I like the idea of cut out and back lit to provide an interesting look and little more air flow in. I could Midas the mesh behind also to give it that touch !
Also for all the followers here, check out http://liquidcoolant.com/bb/index.php
Firstly Davido has came up with some various designs for the sleeving, the two below I liked the best but they were all great to be fair, thanks so much Dave. Which to chose??? Will see how they look soon in the flesh.
Secondly, doyll has been assisting me also and has very kindly agreed to sort me out with a castor base to give me some more air flow at the bottom of the case, so big thanks there also.
Thirdly I am in the process of arranging 4mm wide LED strips to replace the blue ones, and they'll be coming from Iceland ! Many thanks to Mundi Valur.
I also have an idea about the front case fan cover, but I can't decide whether to have lettering place on or cut out. I like the idea of cut out and back lit to provide an interesting look and little more air flow in. I could Midas the mesh behind also to give it that touch !
Also for all the followers here, check out http://liquidcoolant.com/bb/index.php
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Seriously bro, we need to make a light box, some of your pics are terrible. No excuse with a D3200 skins.
Anyway on a lighter note...
I am very impressed with your project, you have taken an incredible amount of time coupled with serious thought to produce what you have thus far. What's more impressive is your patience level in doing this. Trust me all, I am his brother, I know what he his like, Mr Impulsive combined with DR Iwant Itnow. So hats off to you bro.
Also surprised your able to use such intricate tools, considering your normal implement in the engine room is a mega-spanner aye.
Good luck for the final stage's, I offer my help/opinion to you, but I guess like many here, to achieve (mostly) solo brings a greater sense of pride and joy.
GAME ON!
Anyway on a lighter note...
I am very impressed with your project, you have taken an incredible amount of time coupled with serious thought to produce what you have thus far. What's more impressive is your patience level in doing this. Trust me all, I am his brother, I know what he his like, Mr Impulsive combined with DR Iwant Itnow. So hats off to you bro.
Also surprised your able to use such intricate tools, considering your normal implement in the engine room is a mega-spanner
aye.Good luck for the final stage's, I offer my help/opinion to you, but I guess like many here, to achieve (mostly) solo brings a greater sense of pride and joy.
GAME ON!
Seriously bro, we need to make a light box, some of your pics are terrible. No excuse with a D3200 skins.
Anyway on a lighter note...
I am very impressed with your project, you have taken an incredible amount of time coupled with serious thought to produce what you have thus far. What's more impressive is your patience level in doing this. Trust me all, I am his brother, I know what he his like, Mr Impulsive combined with DR Iwant Itnow. So hats off to you bro.
Also surprised your able to use such intricate tools, considering your normal implement in the engine room is a mega-spanner
Good luck for the final stage's, I offer my help/opinion to you, but I guess like many here, to achieve (mostly) solo brings a greater sense of pride and joy.
GAME ON!
Aha Dode you finally made it onto the forums, awesome bruv ! I like the idea of the light box, will my old kitchen cupboard carcass do? We need to get on it.
Thanks for the comments also, feel free to lend a hand when I get back.
Them cables are great, he put that shade 19 in mine its just enough to break up the colours a little without taking your attention away fully.
A little idea to incorporate the greek lettering is a backplate? i got one knocked up and was a reasonable price!
A little idea to incorporate the greek lettering is a backplate? i got one knocked up and was a reasonable price!
Can you tell me where you had that done, or pm me?
Yep the extension with the Shade 19 is great its a nice touch with the grey of the Corsair fans.
No problem Mate. Will be on it's way Monday, Tuesday at the latest.
Love what you are doing. A custom front grill (and top grill) with lettering sounds awesome! Front grill has plenty of relief area behind face for lettering to be kinda camouflaged behind face. Top is trickier
Gold accent on outside may be tricky. Yellow/gold lighting sounds very nice. Having a hard time envisioning other possibles. Obviously yellow/gold lighting through grills and from bottom onto floor. Will be interesting to see what you come up with.
Love what you are doing. A custom front grill (and top grill) with lettering sounds awesome! Front grill has plenty of relief area behind face for lettering to be kinda camouflaged behind face. Top is trickier
Gold accent on outside may be tricky. Yellow/gold lighting sounds very nice. Having a hard time envisioning other possibles. Obviously yellow/gold lighting through grills and from bottom onto floor. Will be interesting to see what you come up with.