[Sponsored] --- "TEARS IN RAIN" --- (Blade Runner inspired Threadripper, Parvum build)

Chaos666 · 17 Sep 2017 at 17:19

i like that screen :> how do you supply power? usb 3.0 is enough? or you need to use external power brick? windows recognised that resolution?

Jameswalt1 · 18 Sep 2017 at 08:21

Chaos666 said:
i like that screen :> how do you supply power? usb 3.0 is enough? or you need to use external power brick? windows recognised that resolution?

Powered via USB

And yup recognized no issue.

Jameswalt1 · 18 Sep 2017 at 08:21

Here's the finished PSU! I had a custom Tyrell logo domed-decal made for the center (minimum order, hence the entire sheet!), and then I designed and printed replacement side decals. I used Photoshop Elements for the design, then printed using a Canon Pixma Pro 100. I think it turned out great

When rebranding components for themed builds I like to stick with the general, original graphic design and alter the company name etc. so components still retain the general OEM appearance, just tweaked for a different universe.

Chaos666 · 18 Sep 2017 at 15:57

Jameswalt1 said:
Powered via USB And yup recognized no issue.

that's great i was looking to make myself a little additional screen like that with all the data like temps on it :> this one is looking great and its not breaking the bank :>

Jameswalt1 · 20 Sep 2017 at 18:10

A box of delicious goodies arrived from across the pond... Fresh from Watercool, today's specimens are a collection of the finest looking water blocks on todays market, in my personal opinion. BIG shoutout to Watercool for making it happen! I couldn't ask for a more fitting partnership, the aesthetic of the Heatkiller line-up will be absolutely perfect for the theme and design of this build.

The design and craftsmanship on display with these parts is truly a sight to behold and I'm absolutely in love with them. I definitely foresee all of my builds using their blocks for the near future.

An upcoming update will feature a video of the Watercool parts, including time-lapse of me putting them all together

Jameswalt1 · 26 Sep 2017 at 00:47

So I took apart and painted the EK rads and put the new badges on them. I went with a gunmetal grey which should fit the build well. I prepped them, primed them, painted, and clear coated them. I then wet sanded them with 2000 grit and polished them. They turned out very good, automotive finish. Proper pics once all of the EK stuff is done (Mobo block, M.2 heatsinks...)

mods1965 · 26 Sep 2017 at 06:57

Coming on well.

Legend · 26 Sep 2017 at 14:54

What's the situation with the case?

Jameswalt1 · 27 Sep 2017 at 04:38

Legend said:
What's the situation with the case?

Very soon!

mods1965 said:
Coming on well.

Thanks!

Harpss1ngh · 28 Sep 2017 at 23:03

Oh wow, I love everything Blade Runner, I was kicking myself because the Prince Charles Cinema in London is showing a one-off of the Final Cut tonight as I type and I'm missing it!

Subbed!

Jameswalt1 · 29 Nov 2017 at 01:24

Slight delay with the build. Just awaiting case now and then it will be full steam ahead...

Case is shipping VERY soon
Processor has been updated to 1950x along with an Aorus X399 Motherboard
New Heatkiller Threadripper CPU block is also inbound

subbytna · 29 Nov 2017 at 10:05

MOAR!!!!

Jameswalt1 · 2 Dec 2017 at 06:33

As soon as case arrives build will begin! But in the meantime, as previously mentioned the other day...

Jameswalt1 · 4 Dec 2017 at 20:27

On a side note this Aorus X399 motherboard has been an absolute nightmare. I literally spent 12+ hours messing with it and have decided to return it to Amazon. I went to Fry's and picked up the Asus Zenith Extreme and all was good within a couple of hours. I also grabbed different ram (Corsair Vengeance RGB) because there were comparability issues with the G.Skill running at full speed. The vengeance full profile booted and tested with zero issue. Also zero issue controlling the ram RGB via the motherboard Aura controller.

So's not to bore everyone with a 3rd motherboard photoshoot in the log I'll take photos once waterblocks are on the GPU's and CPU.

I'm super impressed with the Asus vs the Aorus, at least when it comes to X399. The feature set and set up ease was sooo much better.

Jameswalt1 · 5 Dec 2017 at 02:11

Here's a quick video glimpse of how the 7" screen will be used that's being installed inside the case next adjacent to the motherboard!

It will be used as a retro-futuristic advertising video-billboard inside the case, similar to what you see positioned all over the cityscape in the Blade Runner movie universe. I'm using a combination of the smoking Geisha imagery, older tech commercials, and Japanese advertising.

Harpss1ngh · 5 Dec 2017 at 21:19

Subbed! (Your channel that is)

Jameswalt1 · 6 Dec 2017 at 04:11

So I finally got the Thermaltake fan controllers working with the AMD chipset so I'm luckily keeping them.... With that said I got the newer Silhouette Cameo 3 for decal cutting, and made new decals for the fans!

Rehok · 7 Dec 2017 at 15:46

Damn this looks amazing. Really like the look of the GPU Waterblocks.

Jameswalt1 · 8 Dec 2017 at 06:20

Rehok said:
Damn this looks amazing. Really like the look of the GPU Waterblocks.

Thanks mate!

Absorbentsolid · 10 Dec 2017 at 11:55

Oh my goodness this is going to be a belter! Looking forward to this i'm watching the thread for sure. Can't wait to see how this turns out.