[Mod Log] POLARIS - Shadow_Foxx's Watercooled ITX Gaming Build - watercooling on hold for school...

Hello OCN,

I am embarking on a new mod project, in a much smaller form factor. My previous mod, Red Alert, was my first foray into building and watercooling. All those parts have been sold to fund this build that will be easier to carry back and forth to college. Now that I actually know whats going on (sort of ) I am going to try to do even better this time around. I got my hands on a decent (although still point and shoot) camera, so I will be attempting to take better pics. If you loved the quality of pics of that were taken with my droid incredible in my last log, I apologize I will also be moving to the intel camp, which is another new direction for me. The case will be a NAS case, a fractal design array R2, which is not really available anymore now available at Newegg for around $200, but a microcenter sort of near me had 2 in stock for $170. Some of you may know that Hannes, Laine, and even Bill Owen have already had a crack at modding this case, but I assure you my design will be alot different. I will do my best to give my thoughts on products, as well as share any knowledge that I gain. Its more fun to read a log if you learn something

I chose the name Polaris, because it is the name of the north star, a tiny but very prominent element of the night sky. A star that stands out among the others. On top of that, the theme of this build will be brushed aluminum and white. Anyway, enough talk:

Components:
AsRock Z77E ITX Motherboard
Intel 3570k CPU
Fractal Design Array R2 Case
Corsair Vengeance LP White Low voltage Ram
Silverstone 450w SFF PSU
XFX Reference 2GB 6950
Samsung 830 128GB SSD

Pitchuhs:
She boots! Be sure to comment and subscribe, the more the merrier

Ah yes, I saw you over in the SFF thread, ITX builds are everywhere lately! And thanks for the sub

Nick away mate, thanks

I worked at Subway for 3 years of my high school career, can barely go there anymore

Yea, there are some sacrifices to be made, but Im hoping the gains will make it worth it for what I need!

I know, even the Z68 ITX boards had a ton of problems. This seems like the first gen where they are actually close to being as fully featured as they larger brethren, and I love it

Thanks mate


Thanks for the subs, some parts have been ordered and should be arriving within the week, this bad boy is starting to come together Also, its good to have some modders here that I have seen around already, some with stellar projects already. Lovin the OCN community