The Left Handed Build

piggin said:
Thank you

At the start of the year I sold almost my whole system (chip, motherboard, GPU's etc). This put a smile on Mrs P face.
She was even happier when I purchased a laptop, as she thought I had got 'The Left Handed Build' out of my system.
Unfortunately she did not know I was 'upgrading' :rolleyes:

So the build then moved onto 'The Table' :D
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And in next weeks exciting PC Building adventure - The Wall! :)

It's the next evolution of "the table".... Not to be sniffed at either... Looking at L3pD3sk's work you're only a few screws step away from it being someone elses end project :)

Does that therefore make you an artist? ;)

It sounds like Mrs T and Mrs P must have attended more that one of the same "life" classes... :) What you describe sounds all too familiar... :)
 
Tattysnuc said:
And in next weeks exciting PC Building adventure - The Wall! :)
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lol, I don’t think Mrs P will go along with that. I think the next update will be ‘The Skip’ or ‘My Clothes In Rubbish Bags On The Front Lawn’

Tattysnuc said:
It's the next evolution of "the table".... Not to be sniffed at either... Looking at L3pD3sk's work you're only a few screws step away from it being someone elses end project :)
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I very much like the idea of a custom build desk with the PC built into the structure of the unit (maybe something for the next build). I just don’t think Mrs P would like it in the dining room :)

Tattysnuc said:
Does that therefore make you an artist? ;)
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I have been called an artist before but they normally start it with a P ;)

Tattysnuc said:
It sounds like Mrs T and Mrs P must have attended more that one of the same "life" classes... :) What you describe sounds all too familiar... :)
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lol, sounds like they both have their hands full.
Mrs P would love to send me off to classes, maybe obediency

nubonamission said:
Wow, this is incredible, I can't wait to see it finished!
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Thank you, work is still ongoing & should be finished soon (or so I have told the Mrs)

SFFNoob said:
Love the way everythings been displayed and setup on the table, definitely a "desktop" LOL!

Keep up the good stuff fella!
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lol, maybe I could start a whole new trend.
They will no longer be called ‘desktops’ but 'dining room tops’ :)
 
NoUserName said:
Cant wait to see this finished nice work all around loving the idea off the table pc =]
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Thank you :)

All these comments about the table has got me thinking :D
I think 'the home office' would look nice with a custom build PC desk with in build water cooling & multi screen display setup :eek:
Just have to find my tape measure before Mrs P does :mad:
 
piggin said:
Thank you :)

All these comments about the table has got me thinking :D
I think 'the home office' would look nice with a custom build PC desk with in build water cooling & multi screen display setup :eek:
Just have to find my tape measure before Mrs P does :mad:
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:) Love your thinking ;)
 
im tingling!
HURRY UP GODDDAMMIT!
on the positive side im loving the banter going on here :D
oh and the attention to detail of course :)
 
lol, ZZZAC you have to learn to relax.
I had a new CMStorm Trigger keyboard delivered this morning. ;)
I wanted to make sure it was working , so did a little update :D

Placed the panel behind the motherboard section so all the power cables are hidden


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Attached the PSU to the rear panel & run all the cables into the false panel


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Bulk head fitting used to bridge the gap between the rear of the motherboard tray & false panel


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Placed the hard drive caddy on the centre divider & attached with bolts from underneath.


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Placed sticky velcro discs on the side of the drive caddy so the cover will stay in place.


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Placed the cover over the top of the drive caddy so everything is hidden from sight


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Top rad fitted with pipe work running down behind the PSU & through the centre divider plate


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Once side now completed


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I think it looks quite neat but I would say that :D
 
looks great so far, the black/white cables are not to my personal taste but the overal build looks nice. the hdd's and cables look neat too
 
piggin said:
I think it looks quite neat but I would say that :D
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So would anyone else looking at the pictures, I think!

Just look at all those cables (outside the computer!) on the right hand side of the last photo though! ;)

Actually I still reckon that you are building something more than just 'a computer' and am convinced that it is really a nuclear power station control box, in disguise! :)

... and I also think you have a very understanding wife!

Seriously though, what you are building there is definitely a real work of art, and something to be really proud of.... keep up the good, or should I say excellent, work.
 
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So Piggin where can we sign up and place our orders?! ;)

Excellent build and attention to detail is immense! Can't wait to see the finished package, almost there! (I bet Mrs Piggin is counting the days)!!

Great thread!
 
Hi Piggin, been reading through the log over the last few days at work while i'm bored, your attention to detail is amazing! The build looks great, can't wait to see the finished artile. Wish i had your skills to attempt something like that.
 
Divx said:
looks great so far, the black/white cables are not to my personal taste but the overal build looks nice. the hdd's and cables look neat too
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Thanks very much.
The cables are more black & silver/white but I can that they would not be to everyone’s taste.

Montala said:
So would anyone else looking at the pictures, I think!

Just look at all those cables (outside the computer!) on the right hand side of the last photo though! ;)
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lol, should have done a tighter crop or a little bit of cloning in photo shop as you are not supposed to see them. :)
Actually they have now been cable tied together and covered in spiral wrap.
This was the first fitting upstairs before any water was added & it became so heavy I would have had to get a city crane in to move it.

Montala said:
Actually I still reckon that you are building something more than just 'a computer' and am convinced that it is really a nuclear power station control box, in disguise! :)
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Shush, don’t tell everyone. This is a top secret build. Before you read this build log you have to sign the official secrets act (I know I have) ;)

Montala said:
... and I also think you have a very understanding wife!
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I think she would say yes but I think I have become so accustomed to the ‘nagging’ I can now tune it out & ‘go to my happy place’

Montala said:
Seriously though, what you are building there is definitely a real work of art, and something to be really proud of.... keep up the good, or should I say excellent, work.
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Thank you so much.
When this is finally finished, I will sit back with a knowing smile & take a moment to reminisce about the good & bad times I have spent doing this case. lol




Hostile-17 said:
So Piggin where can we sign up and place our orders?! ;)
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lol, I don’t think so. Some days I wished I had purchased another Mountain Mods case or had something from Little Devil.
This has been a good learning experience & ‘The Left Handed Build’ has become a test bed for many ideas that have worked (some haven’t). I think I could make another in a fraction of the time but I don’t think I could afford the divorce ;)

Hostile-17 said:
Excellent build and attention to detail is immense! Can't wait to see the finished package, almost there! (I bet Mrs Piggin is counting the days)!!

Great thread!
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Thanks very much. Hoping everyone will like the finished item :)
As I write this Mrs P has come in twice & given me ‘an ear bashing’
Basically, she thinks I should be getting on with the build & not spending precious time giving everyone updates :(
Hopefully it will all be finished soon & then Mrs P can be happy :)



Nevakonaza said:
This looks awesome!


I like how the power cables are for the HDDs,Did you do this yourself or is this how the PSU comes?
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Thanks very much
As for the cables, they are all my own work.
Started off as cables, plugs etc & finished off as this.
Maybe I should take a few more images & do a little ‘how to’ write up on producing this for SATA drives , as a few people have asked about it.
If you are interested, then PM me as I put together a few e-mails on another forum.



mikeggratton said:
Hi Piggin, been reading through the log over the last few days at work while i'm bored, your attention to detail is amazing! The build looks great, can't wait to see the finished artile. Wish i had your skills to attempt something like that.
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Thanks very much.
Just hope everyone likes the finished article.
Just concerned you get caught reading the ramblings of a mad man (namely me but a few people who have commented on this thread are a little strange :p) in work.
I have always wanted to fit ‘wing mirrors’ on my desk at work so no one can ‘sneak up’ on me. Maybe something for the future. :)
 
'wing mirrors' are a good idea but may be a bit obvious and I would have to be looking at them rather than reading "the ramblings of a mad man" to notice anybody.
I think a strategically placed webcam to catch any sneaks may be a bit more imperceptible ;-)
 
I cant believe this is still going on haha, looks like it will be worth the time and effort however. I love how you 'upgraded' before you even finished xD :p

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