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[Sponsored]Project Thief - COMPLETED 11/13/2014 - 2 CPUs, 8 GPUs, 4 Loops, 6 Pumps, 50+ Fans, 2TB SSD

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Alright LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, TROLLS, HATERS AND PEASANTS!

Project Thief is COMPLETE. Cue Drums..... Cue trumpet fanfare....

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Project thief is based around the enormous, nay monstrous, CaseLabs TX10-D case, and if that wasn't enough, there's a pedestal to make it even bigger.

The build features two full size gaming computers in one case along with custom wood panelling and powder coating. The name thief comes from the this build stealing an awful lot of my disposable income. The Thief symbology is integrated through the use of Skyrim Thief's guild symbols as well as two different themes representing the duality of the thief's life. The "light" side of the case represents the Thief's role by day as an ordinary hard working member of society and features my workstation. The "dark" side of the case represent's the Thief's role by night and features my gaming rig. The ability to fit so many radiators and fans means that the fans can be turned down to be almost silent while still being able to perform at the top of their game.

The idea was really to build a no hold's barred setup with the best of the best that was not only hardcore but easy to maintain. One computer would be my linux based workstation that I use for my day to day work. The other would be my windows based entertainment/gaming battlestation.

Light side:
- Rampage IV Extreme + 4930K + 32GB Corsair Dominator GT 2133 + 2x 7990s + 1TB SSD
- Fully watercooled with 2 loops: cpu, memory, motherboard, gpus

Dark side:
- EVGA X79 Dark + 4820K + 16GB Corsair Dominator GT 2133 + 4xR9-290s + 1TB SSD
- Fully watercooled with 2 loops: cpu, memory, motherboard, gpus

Final pics: http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3700_100#post_23141281

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Table of contents:

[BFirst version before the rebuild: [/B]

Rebuild starts:

Wood panels + parts
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3400_100#post_21974232

More parts
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3400_100#post_22008505

Prep work
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3400_100#post_22021584

Polishing
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3500_100#post_22489392

Bending:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3500_100#post_22533252

More Bending:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3500_100#post_22538224
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3500_100#post_22540744

Sleeving Rads:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3500_100#post_22560908

Making back panels:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3600_100#post_22575373
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3600_100#post_22610200
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3600_100#post_22620268
http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3600_100#post_22628116

Final pics: http://www.overclock.net/t/1188030/sponsored-project-thief-now-with-2tb-of-ssd/3700_100#post_23141281

Big thanks to all sponsors!
 
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#2 ·
A thousand times subbed.
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Please PM Chipp with your move request/payment details and he can work that out for you.
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This can remain here until then.
 
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Originally Posted by Chunky_Chimp View Post

A thousand times subbed.
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Please PM Chipp with your move request/payment details and he can work that out for you.
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This can remain here until then.
Thanks - I PM'd him two days back, then got bored of waiting and thought I should just post anyway. I suspect he's busy
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And so it begins

The project name is not finalized so suggestions are welcome - I thought of thief because it dual wields and it steals all my money!

I am working on a huge monster build that will showcase CaseLabs newest case - the monster TX10. This monster case can fit two SR-2 (HPTX) systems with full water cooling. As shown it could fit multiple Mo-Ra 140x9 raditors, or 6 140.4 radiators. It can even fit front mounted 140.5 radiators.

The main feature will be two giant custom waterfall reservoirs that will occupy the front bays.

Here is the current hardware that I have to go in:

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Unboxing Videos and Pics

I picked up the case directly from Jim - so the packing was reduced in order to fit in my car. If you buy one of these it will come in two boxes as it's packed a lot more securely.

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Lots of Parts

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Building the case

As Jim knew the case was going to be powder coated by FTWPC he saved FTW the hassle of sandblasting it by skipping the CaseLabs normal black/white powder coat. Because of this the case is not only in it's raw bare aluminum state, but it also is less assembled than normal in order to save on time taking everything apart.

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The Pedestal frame consist of top, bottom, front and back that are screwed together with countersunk screws

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Screwing the casters in

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These are the spring clips that hold the panels on - they hold the panels tight, while still be pretty easy to remove for changing your loop up

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Pedestal frame with one of the clipped side panel and the back plate screwed on

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Pedestal with all panels attached except the top/bottom cover

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Main case frame coming together, this is the view from the back showing the holes for the dual vertical motherboard trays

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Case + Pedestal with XXL window fitted on one side

Here's a quick video of the partially assembled case

Choosing colors for the powder coat

To make sure I was making the right choice on the color I decided to get some card and tape it to the frame. I removed the acrylic window and used a grey piece of card to model the motherboard:

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Metallic Charcoal Grey and Metallic Crimson Red

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Metallic Charcoal Grey, Pearl White and Crimson Red

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Metallic Charcoal Grey with Metallic Pearl White

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These are the colors I think I've decided on:

Outside:
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Inside:
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That's it for now!
 
#4 ·
He is, kinda. He should get back to you soon, but it doesn't hurt to send another PM in case he overlooked it.
 
#5 ·
Oh my!

Definitely looking forward to this one.
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#7 ·
Fantastic Stren! I've been following this on your blog site.
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Quick question, how did you get the lower panels to line up with the rear panel frame flipped upside down (PSU on the bottom)? I also tried this and the spring clips ended up being slightly uneven from the rear to back on my TX10-D. I was thinking I could remove them, but I didn't see any additional holes to line them up. Custom mod on your part?

Looking forward to this!
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Originally Posted by stren View Post

First off - thanks to my sponsors - FTWPC - yes this should be in the sponsored forum, mods please move when you get a chance and we can sort out the ocn tax
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The full build log will be posted on here and on my website - however it may get fractured into multiple posts here, so if you want an easy read go to it's home on my blog, you can also subscribe to my youtube channel if you so wish.
The project name is not finalized so suggestions are welcome - I thought of thief because it dual wields and it steals all my money!
I am working on a huge monster build that will showcase CaseLabs newest case - the monster TX10. This monster case can fit two SR-2 (HPTX) systems with full water cooling. As shown it could fit multiple Mo-Ra 140x9 raditors, or 6 140.4 radiators. It can even fit front mounted 140.5 radiators.
The main feature will be two giant custom waterfall reservoirs that will occupy the front bays. These will be made by FTWPC, however they have design input from cyberdruid who was famous for his waterfall reservoirs (you can find some videos on youtube). Here's a rough sketch of the build:

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Here is the current hardware that I have to go in, as well as the minimum upgrades that I wish to put in:

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Unboxing Videos and Pics
I picked up the case directly from Jim - so the packing was reduced in order to fit in my car. If you buy one of these it will come in two boxes as it's packed a lot more securely.
CV6ZOh.jpg

Lots of Parts
bBJIAh.jpg

Building the case
As Jim knew the case was going to be powder coated by FTWPC he saved FTW the hassle of sandblasting it by skipping the CaseLabs normal black/white powder coat. Because of this the case is not only in it's raw bare aluminum state, but it also is less assembled than normal in order to save on time taking everything apart.
T6Kz7h.jpg

The Pedestal frame consist of top, bottom, front and back that are screwed together with countersunk screws
x6zV3h.jpg

Screwing the casters in
r2JOth.jpg

These are the spring clips that hold the panels on - they hold the panels tight, while still be pretty easy to remove for changing your loop up
BwtRZh.jpg

Pedestal frame with one of the clipped side panel and the back plate screwed on
cdN99h.jpg

Pedestal with all panels attached except the top/bottom cover
lTvUNh.jpg

Main case frame coming together, this is the view from the back showing the holes for the dual vertical motherboard trays
T0NZ3h.jpg

Case + Pedestal with XXL window fitted on one side
Here's a quick video of the partially assembled caseChoosing colors for the powder coat
To make sure I was making the right choice on the color I decided to get some card and tape it to the frame. I removed the acrylic window and used a grey piece of card to model the motherboard:
ZviRNh.jpg

Metallic Charcoal Grey and Metallic Crimson Red
dGzCFh.jpg

OTFFLh.jpg

Metallic Charcoal Grey, Pearl White and Crimson Red
bNZerh.jpg

Metallic Charcoal Grey with Metallic Pearl White
XS0rQh.jpg

These are the colors I think I've decided on:
Outside:
db_file_img_5313_325xauto.jpg

Inside:
db_file_img_4471_325xauto.jpg

That's it for now!
Your talking bout painting already? Can't you chop some stuff up first?

Whooooa, now that's one major quote...
 
#12 ·
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Originally Posted by sil3nt_dr3ams View Post

Your talking bout painting already? Can't you chop some stuff up first?
That will come later - it's hard to appreciate the space right now because there's so much of it right now, I really need to build it and then work out how I want to mod it, and then some pieces will need to be repainted as necessary. The problem is that the case comes with so much done that there isn't a "need" to mod anything - you're only really modding to aesthetically improve things.
 
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Originally Posted by stren View Post

That will come later - it's hard to appreciate the space right now because there's so much of it right now, I really need to build it and then work out how I want to mod it, and then some pieces will need to be repainted as necessary. The problem is that the case comes with so much done that there isn't a "need" to mod anything - you're only really modding to aesthetically improve things.
Leave your paint till last, well atleast until your have it assembled. Nothing worse than trying to work with pre painted surfaces. Even if your only adding grommets.
 
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Originally Posted by sil3nt_dr3ams View Post

Leave your paint till last, well atleast until your have it assembled. Nothing worse than trying to work with pre painted surfaces. Even if your only adding grommets.
Yeah I know you're right and it's the wrong way round and inefficient, but as this is a long term project I don't really want to have the raw case sitting unpainted for 6+ months while I work on everything else (and neither does my wife and it's important to keep her happy
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) It also helps to have the colors there to see how mods will work as you go. Essentially I'll be completing this as a stock case, and then modifying once I'm done. Stupid and inefficient, but that's how I roll
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Originally Posted by stren View Post

Yeah I know you're right and it's the wrong way round and inefficient, but as this is a long term project I don't really want to have the raw case sitting unpainted for 6+ months while I work on everything else (and neither does my wife and it's important to keep her happy
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) It also helps to have the colors there to see how mods will work as you go. Essentially I'll be completing this as a stock case, and then modifying once I'm done. Stupid and inefficient, but that's how I roll
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Haha , shes happy with a case that big
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. I can see your point now.
 
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Originally Posted by Blizlake View Post

Oh yeah the galaxy grey 2 is def a keeper. Would probably go well with the two topmost ones but then again it's hard to tell from a picture.
The top one looks basically like gloss white - I can't see any sparkle in it while the silver white is more like a very light silver color - yeah the photo doesn't show them well, I think I'd like something even a bit lighter than the silver/white, but I'm not sure I want to wait for more samples
 
#21 ·
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Originally Posted by stren View Post

The top one looks basically like gloss white - I can't see any sparkle in it while the silver white is more like a very light silver color - yeah the photo doesn't show them well, I think I'd like something even a bit lighter than the silver/white, but I'm not sure I want to wait for more samples
Ooh kay, well glossy color won't probably go well with those "sparkly" colors, but maybe a sparkly white instead. Or the silver you have already
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#23 ·
Saw your case at Smashers and "OH MY GOD" that thing is huge. Pictures do it no justice! Jim has def. outdone himself on this one. That thing looks big enough to stack 5 mobos horizontally and still be able to have enough rads for the 5 systems!

So incredibly subbed
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#24 ·
Thanks Badwrench - yes it's a monster, I'm still amazed my wife didn't go nuts. If you're in town when it's done getting painted you should come over to see the reassembly
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#25 ·
You could smuggle people into the country in that case.

I'm surprised it didn't come with a servant inside to help you build it.
 
#26 ·
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Originally Posted by stren View Post

Thanks Badwrench - yes it's a monster, I'm still amazed my wife didn't go nuts. If you're in town when it's done getting painted you should come over to see the reassembly
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I'll be there.
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I figure to put it together, you assemble each wall and have a few people push it up.
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