The BumblBuild-[Scratch Build]

[GiraffePencils]

I really like that board!

Looking forward for more updates buddy.

Yeah, it was the cashback and the warranty which sealed it for me
I was going for that or the MSI board.
Still fits the theme though.

Pics are looking good mate

Well those are 9 of about 100
they were the only usable ones, I'm getting closer to a nice setup.
might need some lamps, I'm very tempted to borrow work's light-tent for the final pics.

Might take some pics of the fans when they come. Dunno about any more purchases for a while. Looks like I need some dental surgery which might hurt the ol' wallet

 

[russell664]

Yeah, it was the cashback and the warranty which sealed it for me
I was going for that or the MSI board.
Still fits the theme though.

I think the Gigabyte board looks much better anyway.

 

[GiraffePencils]

Hello All,

I have been informed that the panels are en route
I also have some more tubing, fans and rads!!

So all going well, this weekend will be a big update people

To celebrate, I tried to take some pics,
Problem is....all my lights in this room are orange
I played with some torches, and a 100mW laser, and this is what I got

Opinions and suggestions more than welcome!

Until the weekend

 

[Swagger187]

Som creativity that. Keep up the good work

 

[russell664]

I like those EK fans, can't wait to see what you come up with at the weekend!

 

[GiraffePencils]

They are some lovely fans,
Can't wait to get them spinning

They need some sleeving treatment, but I've dropped a lot of cash on this already so It might be a 'next month' adventure

 

[GiraffePencils]

Hey all,

A disappointing update, I waited in all day yesterday, even staying up till 12 in vain hope but my panels didn't arrive.
I think I hate UPS......
I'm unsure as to when panels are coming as UPS say "delivery information is not available at this time" now, and I can't take more days off (I only have so many )

This weekend might be photography practice again,
Might buy sleeving next week, need to weigh up the cost.

looks like you'll have to bare with me

 

[jacob1995knight]

Love the EK radiators bro gonna be using them in my current build as well looking good so far

 

[GiraffePencils]

Love the EK radiators bro gonna be using them in my current build as well looking good so far

Thanks, Unfortunately I'm the reason OCUK have no stock, as I bought the whole last drop of it

So, over a week later and my panels are here......nearly
They were delivered to my next door neighbour in my absence, and I don't know when they'll be home.

But this weekend is looking hopeful for a significant update

 

[GiraffePencils]

WOOOOOO!!!!!
So, Here we are,
It's just a mupdate as I have no time for full photo shoot and lots to do today.

They are finally here, and I am so glad I went with the lads at Parvum because they are B-E-A-UTIFUL!

Like silk to the touch, love it (I am far too excited right now people )
This weekend should be fun

Until later, thanks all for reading!!

 

[colinmcr]

Panels are looking the biz

 

[GiraffePencils]

Right everyone, it's a bit of an annoying update, As I couldn't get everything I wanted done.

Valentines and all.
I did make a beasting cake

So I don't know how much you want in terms of commentary, but I'll try and give some labling to the picture log

It BEGINS!!

Frame Together:

Base on (the feet are under there too )

Tools and bits!

CPU block attached and installed

Standoffs on the mobo tray

Special painted screws to attach mobo:

Mobo ON

Res bracket on mobo tray:

Bringing it together

Painted nuts to attach mobo tray

Mobo and tray in!

Radiators in!!!!

Well that's me folks, more to come as I begin to tackle the plumbing

 

[jacob1995knight]

Mannn!!! looks good, glad you managed to get those rads before they sold out i had to purchase them elsewhere

 

[GiraffePencils]

Mannn!!! looks good, glad you managed to get those rads before they sold out i had to purchase them elsewhere

Yeah, I really considered going elsewhere.
I've got that ugly hole where I'm missing a rad
I'll buy it eventually, but I've spend my budget already and I have enough to power it

I need to look into sleeving atm
also some other thing and finish the panels


Busy busy

 

[GiraffePencils]

God Damn it
Just realised, I need to drill a few more holes in the mobo tray....
I hope not

 

[GiraffePencils]

So I did some work last night.
Re drilled the mobo tray, it now has sunken holes for the back of the yellow plate's screw heads to go in, so it lies better against the black acrylic.

I also attached my *special* PCI bracket.
Mounted the pump
screwed the fittings in
Realised I'm missing a fitting
tubed up the pump
tube was wrong length so tubed it again
not 100% happy with it so may tube it AGAIN
bought more tubing and the missing fitting today

All of this I took pictures of
pictures on the SD card->in my camera->in my camera bag-> under my desk And of no use to ANYONE!!


So, another update tonight I think When I've done some more

 

[jacob1995knight]

Good to see, shame your missing a fitting, count twice and buy once

My radiators arrived at home today but I can't see them till later as I'm at work boo hoo

 

[GiraffePencils]

Good to see, shame your missing a fitting, count twice and buy once

My radiators arrived at home today but I can't see them till later as I'm at work boo hoo

aaah yes, the 'sitting in work with goodies"
at least with OCUK you have haribo to eat, but no luck for you I suppose.

I'm going to attack the bending tonight......I'm a bit scared TBH, I only have one bit of tubing long enough for the Pump-> first rad run, and the pump is....maneuverable
I might glue the foam down...might screw it, but that's drilling etc etc that I'd rather not do

 

[colinmcr]

Hey mate are those standoffs plastic? Did you buy them somewhere?

Really liking the progress, the board looks great mounted on the plate.

 

[GiraffePencils]

Hey mate are those standoffs plastic? Did you buy them somewhere?

Really liking the progress, the board looks great mounted on the plate.

Yes they are plastic, they are threaded on both sides and there's a screw holding it in. Thats why I needed to redo the mobo tray to add holes for the screwheads to sit in.
If you still want to know the shop let me know and I'll dig it out.

So, so so so.
A mix of good and bad, I am all full of bad, but I was looking forward to getting this done.

Before the disappointment, here's some pics

Cool feature of this case is any side can be removed leaving the rest intact:

This was to allow me access to the Mobo:

I decided to put all the fittings in:

Then my *special* PCI 'bracket':

These will be trimmed down later, and a couple of nuts will hold the GPU in place at the top.

Mobo back in and pump tubed up:

Now for some BENDING:

Now here comes the disaster.....Heatgun is all European plug
My only eu->GB plug converter is for a shaver and fuse cannot take a heatgun, nor can a bigger fuse fit.....

Not to let that deter me, I went to the kitchen and used the hob

First 90 Degree:

Pfft, who needs a heatgun!!
wimps!!

then the real disaster struck.....
I was using the monsoon pipe cutter do-dad....and I can only go with "I'm a bit of a muppet" because I only went and cut through the bloody metal:

I'm not overly ****ed off at breaking the guide, but I've gone and cut the tube wonky now

I can "Probably" fix it with sandpaper, and I have more tube:

But to be honest, that's me for today
missing fitting arriving tomorrow, I'll grab my sandpaper and a new plug, and go for a fresh start tomorrow.

Thanks for reading