Project XOSKEL [D-Frame Mini Build]

It's only taken 12 weeks, but I'm happy to say the build is complete! Time for some final shots...

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Credit to MikeMK for the pictures!

I think it's fair to say I'm really happy with the way this build has turned out. I've always been optimistic that the D-Frame Mini would provide the foundations to a really special looking build, and it most certainly has. It's taken a lot longer than expected having only been working on it 4 or 5 evenings a week but it's definitely been worth it.

Even though the case is only designed for a Mini-ITX Motherboard and 240mm rad, it looks so right with the larger components in. The hardline watercooling loop I think really looks right in this case, it would have been criminal to use flexitube here! My favourite part though has to be the colour. I've never seen a turquoise watercooled build, and it definitely makes this rather unique.

I'm reserving my opinion on the hardline fittings until it's been running for a few weeks, I'll keep you posted with any issues / praise. I'll also keep the log updated with progress on the overclock etc.

The D-Frame Mini has been great fun to work with. The bare-bones / roll cage feel contributes not only an incredible look, but also fantastic functionality when in the building / modding process! Thanks again to In Win for providing it.

I've had the PC running for a couple of days now, and I have to say I'm genuinely impressed by the Be Quiet! fans and PSU. Considering I've got 3 120mm fans on max, as well as the PSU, none of which are enclosed in any way it's phenomenally quiet. Temps are all looking good too (will provide a little more detail in a couple of weeks once I've done a bit of overclocking). Thanks again to Be Quiet! for supporting this build.

Thanks to MikeMK for the ongoing support with the project, and thanks to everyone who's commented on this thread! The positive comments are much appreciated, and any criticisms are always well taken on board. Would love to hear what you think of the end result!
 
I'll take the reprimand because there is no other way of saying this: your build is ** Swearing must be fully starred ** insane. Just seriously off the damn scale. Maybe it's the colour, maybe it's the frame, but it's just so different looking than everything else it's a head turner, even with B Negative's Lumo out there too.

Still not sold on those chaingun fittings though ;)
 
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Agreed, fantastic build, the turquoise pops so much. The colour matching of paint/cables/coolant is perfect. Excellent build matey, top notch!
 
LePhuronn said:
I'll take the reprimand because there is no other way of saying this: your build is ** Swearing must be fully starred ** insane. Just seriously off the damn scale. Maybe it's the colour, maybe it's the frame, but it's just so different looking than everything else it's a head turner, even with B Negative's Lumo out there too.

Still not sold on those chaingun fittings though ;)
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Hahaa thanks LePhuronn! Yeah Lumo is a bit of an attention grabber, always knew this was going to be a slightly different direction stylewise though.

Luggs said:
Agreed, fantastic build, the turquoise pops so much. The colour matching of paint/cables/coolant is perfect. Excellent build matey, top notch!
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Cheers Luggs, much appreciated! :)
 
Without any question the best build i've seen here on OC forums since joining last month.

There isn't anything amiss here whatsoever except maybe some low-light photos. To see what it looks like at night time.
 
Teuton said:
Great final pics for an epic build. Love the black/turquoise combo.
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Thanks Teuton, much appreciated! :)

dreamcat4 said:
Without any question the best build I've seen here on OC forums since joining last month.

There isn't anything amiss here whatsoever except maybe some low-light photos. To see what it looks like at night time.
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Hahaa cheers! There's plenty of great looking builds on here, but that means a lot :)

One of the challenges of the frame is that there's no where to hide strips of LEDs etc. so low light pictures would be pretty dark atm! Looking to find a solution, but not sure how yet.
 
I love the look of this system. The blue coolant looks excellent and the motherboard looks as if it left the factory in that colour as the finish is pristine. :D
Excellent work, one of the best systems I've seen :)
 
Alec** said:
One of the challenges of the frame is that there's no where to hide strips of LEDs etc. so low light pictures would be pretty dark atm! Looking to find a solution, but not sure how yet.
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Given the color I would have expected that a nearby UV light would illuminate the blue bits. You know - like the stuff they put in washing powder.

Just some nearby ambient lighting. E.g. the monitor or something.
 
TechMinerUK said:
I love the look of this system. The blue coolant looks excellent and the motherboard looks as if it left the factory in that colour as the finish is pristine. :D
Excellent work, one of the best systems I've seen :)
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Thanks TechMinerUK, that means a lot! :)
 
colinmcr said:
Very nice, the colour is excellent as are the pictures. Its so damn neat looking, supremely jealous of the hardline skill.
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Thanks colinmcr, glad you like it!

fx63007850 said:
That colour just make's it stand's out so much, very nice good looking build.
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Cheers! Definitely happy with the stand out shade of turquoise :)

Luggs said:
So when you starting the next project Alec? ;)
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Hahaa funny you should ask! I've been thinking about the next one, might do a scratch build, I've got an idea in my head ;) Will have to wait a year or two though!

faheemrazzaq said:
nice outcome mate. looks brilliant
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Thanks mate, much appreciated!
 
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