Project Ultima [Build log]

I'm afraid there are just bad news all over.. :(

EKWB have informed me, and I quote "all sponsorship requests are on hold for now, due to unexpected circumstances.", "Unfortunately we have exceeded our budget for this year."
I don't know how things work around there, but my sponsorship was approved and they delayed sending me the parts for a long time, and this was a response I got when I came back from my vacation, after sending like a ton of e-mails to them.. I'm honestly disappointed in them and I don't think I'll be able to wait 3.5 months to finish this project, and now I will try to contact some other manufacturer, or ask Bitspower to cover their part.. But again, I don't think Bitspower manufactures all the things I need and was suppose to get from EKWB..

Also, Corsair decided not to sponsor the project, because of Cooler Master's sponsorship.. They like the project very much, but their PR team said, and I quote again "having CM hardware under one exposure - they believe is counterproductive from a marketing perspective." Although CM contributed Peripherals and Corsair should go with SSDs, Comander and Fans..
I'm leaving you to decide was that necessary, and please write in the comments, would you overlook Corsairs hardware because of CM's peripherals in this build.

So, the project is on hold for now, until I get some other manufacturer on board, or collect needed funds myself.. Any help in terms of contacts or exposure would be greatly appreciated.
 
Oh man, that sucks. I was looking forward to seeing this project, just flicked through and saw the start and it looks promising.

You could do it air cooled (I realise that isn't really the point) but that takes a lot of the expense out. Then you have a working/cool looking PC. Then from there get bits as you go along :) and you never know, EK might pull it out of the bag at some point in the future.

In terms of exposure, posting to lots of forums would probably help. Personally I'd keep an eye on B-grade and see if you can get some of the non-custom components (i.e. radiators, blocks etc.) through those channels.

Good luck!
 
@Rooster212, EK just "delayed" their sponsorship.. So if I don't find any other manufacturer, I will just wait them for the parts, and build a rig to the spec and just wait for the January to arrive...

In the meantime.. I tested hardware I have for this build and it all works ! :D
I bought that stuff a while ago (except GPUs), before I even started this build, and never tested it so far, cause I had Cristal Toxin running and just wanted to upgrade it.. But I come up with a plan for Project Ultima, and that upgrade prolonged until now... So here is a little proof :)
And btw, I have blocks on GPUs, so I couldn't put them on with the rest :(

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Thanks :)

It's time for a little (good news at last) update :D

I've contacted EKWB and they decided to regardless of their situation, send me some of the promised goods by the end of this week! So I'm expecting them to arrive by the end of next, or the week after, and than I can order the Bitspower parts, which will be sent immediately and finally get the project on track :)

In the mean time, I ordered some RGB LED stripes with controllers, and get a hold of some glass for top part of the table, and found a place with some car wrapping matte black foil to cover the build.. So I'm just waiting for all of that to arrive, and start with some serious building and remodeling of my room :D
 
And here are some unboxing pics :D

And one more thing.. Do you guys want to see GPU and MOBO water block mounting guides? I can take some time to do a videos of those two :)
Please comment so I know if it's worth it for me to take my time to do that :)

First of all, great packaging by EKWB, I simply love this air bags :D

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And these are the parts I got :)

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Full G1.Sniper 5 motherboard block

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Two D5 PWM pumps

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And tube bending and cutting kit

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It's not all that we agreed at first, but regarding their situation, it's good overall :)

There will be more pics of these parts, or videos if you comment that you like that format more :)
 
Hey guys,

I had some problem uploading the clip yesterday, but now it's finally here ! :D
So please like and subscribe to support my work if you like the video, and expect more soon!

English version will follow in days to come, I decided to make a Serbian version first, cause we don't have any clips like that on our native language and I want to promote high-end PC building in my and surrounding countries :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnZa8iNkqMk
 
It's all about the content :D
Btw, I love the Bitspowers packaging, they individually plastic + heat seal every single fitting, and they include silica gel bag in every one of them.. Much impressed..
 
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