I am trying to locate the LG BDXL Quad-Layer Blu-Ray Burner WH14NS40 in the UK as it matches the corsair 650D
It would look so nice, but I can only manage to get these LG BH10LS38.AUAU 10x Internal BD-RW which don't have the same texture on front as the 650d case.
Its me being really picky, but I want it to look good!
Anyone know any international online stores that deliver intentionally?
It would look so nice, but I can only manage to get these LG BH10LS38.AUAU 10x Internal BD-RW which don't have the same texture on front as the 650d case.
Its me being really picky, but I want it to look good!
Anyone know any international online stores that deliver intentionally?
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Originally Posted by n3farious 
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Introduction:
This is my second case mod, and I am doing it to make my sons jealous
and to challenge myself. It is a full 'balls out' mod from my perspective and I've tried to put together an absolutely premium system without getting into the tier of diminishing returns or being completely upside-down on the price to performance ratio. I normally buy somewhere around 3-4 items down from the latest, greatest. This time around I'm shooting more for a 2nd 'best'. An example, I am using the i7 3770K rather than the Extreme Series. I'm also using dual GTX 670 FTW in SLI rather than a GXT 690. In both of these examples, the price/performance ratio is just too out of whack for me to consider the top end products.
This will be my first use of custom loop water cooling. I plan to do a custom water droplet paint job on the sides in red and black... rather blood-like... hence the project name of Bloody Awesome. This will be carried through the red and black colors throughout. I will do some level of modification of the sheet metal, custom window and likely some metal fabrication. I tend to be a perfectionist. I just need to ensure I stay patient with this build so I don't overrun my learning curve.
I have done some basic sleeving and am pretty good at cable management, but I will be sleeving everything and it must be perfect... just because.
I expect this build to take me about 4-8 weeks, depending upon how much free time I get and clearing out some space in my garage. I have a decent system already, so no major rush there.
Latest Updates (8/14):
I started on the front panel. I cut a section of 22 gauge sheet metal to serve as the filler panel/mounting panel for the front radiator and fans. I also cut out the existing panel to be much taller and to remove the restrictive grill.
Older Updates: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
First Picture Set (unboxed parts)
5 1/4" Drive cage mod
Front cutout and filler plate
{Link 4}
{Link 5}
Current State (8/14/2012):
08/14/2012 Current State by Satterwhite.C, on Flickr
Parts List:
1 - Corsair Obsidian Series 650D CC650DW-1 (Received)
1 - SeaSonic X-SERIES X-1050 SS-1050XM (Received)
1 - Intel i7 3770k BX80637I73770K (Received)
1 - Asus ROG Maximus V Gene (Received)
2 - EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 02G-P4-2678-KR (Received)
1 - CorsairVengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1866 CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R (Received)
2 - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB (Received)
1 - Plextor M3 Pro Series 2.5" 256GB SATA PX-256M3P (Received)
1 - LG BDXL Quad-Layer Blu-Ray Burner WH14NS40 (Received)
2 - EK GTX Nickel CSQ GPU Waterblock EK-FC680 (Received)
1 - EK FC Bridge Dual Parallel CSQ (Received)
1 - EK Supremacy Nickel CPU Waterblock (Received)
1 - Koolance Reservoir Base COV-RP450 (Received)
1 - REX X2 200mm Reservoir Tube (Received)
1 - Swiftech Pump MCP655-B (Received)
2 - Black Ice Extreme II Dual 120mm Radiator (Received)
1 - Lamptron Fan Controller FC-FC9B (Received)
6 - Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm Red LED Fans (Received)
1 - Cooler Master MegaFlow 200mm Red LED Fan (Received)
1 - Windows 7 Ultimate (Received)
1 - Samsung SynchMaster 244T (Received)
1 - Samsung SynchMaster 205BW (Received)
1 - Coolermaster Storm Trigger Keyboard SGK-6000-GKCM1 (Received)
25 - Durelene PVC tubing 3/8in. ID 5/8in. OD by Saint-Gobain (Received)
1 - MDPC starter cable sleeve / heat shrink tubing set (Received)
1 - MDPC small red sleeving and red heat shrink (Received)
50 - MDPC black dome head rivets (Received)
12 - Danger Den straight 1/2" barb fittings, chrome (Received)
1 - Mayhems X1 UV Red dye - 1L premix (Received)
1 - Mayhems 10ml Red dye concentrate (Received)
1 - Rustoleum Red (Received)
1 - Rustoleum White (Received)
1 - Rustoleum Black (Received)
1 - Rustoleum Chrome (Received)
3 - Candy Red (Received)
This is my second case mod, and I am doing it to make my sons jealous
and to challenge myself. It is a full 'balls out' mod from my perspective and I've tried to put together an absolutely premium system without getting into the tier of diminishing returns or being completely upside-down on the price to performance ratio. I normally buy somewhere around 3-4 items down from the latest, greatest. This time around I'm shooting more for a 2nd 'best'. An example, I am using the i7 3770K rather than the Extreme Series. I'm also using dual GTX 670 FTW in SLI rather than a GXT 690. In both of these examples, the price/performance ratio is just too out of whack for me to consider the top end products.This will be my first use of custom loop water cooling. I plan to do a custom water droplet paint job on the sides in red and black... rather blood-like... hence the project name of Bloody Awesome. This will be carried through the red and black colors throughout. I will do some level of modification of the sheet metal, custom window and likely some metal fabrication. I tend to be a perfectionist. I just need to ensure I stay patient with this build so I don't overrun my learning curve.
I have done some basic sleeving and am pretty good at cable management, but I will be sleeving everything and it must be perfect... just because.I expect this build to take me about 4-8 weeks, depending upon how much free time I get and clearing out some space in my garage. I have a decent system already, so no major rush there.
Latest Updates (8/14):
I started on the front panel. I cut a section of 22 gauge sheet metal to serve as the filler panel/mounting panel for the front radiator and fans. I also cut out the existing panel to be much taller and to remove the restrictive grill.
Older Updates: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
8/12 - I have received all of the parts needed to build and have attacked! The 5 1/4" drive cage is the first item to undergo the knife (or angle grinder ) See the index below for a direct link to the latest post.
8/3 - I've received most of the major parts and have started taking pictures of all of the goodies. I uploaded new pics and updated the index below.
7/28 - After reading through MANY messages and threads here on plasticizer problems, clouding, etc. I decided to go with Durelene tubing and just ordered 25ft from Sidewinder. I also have spent a lot of time reading tutorials and opinions on sleeving and decided to go with MDPC-X. I'll be ordering a black kit and some small red for accent. I'm loving the wealth of info here at OCN!
Index: ) See the index below for a direct link to the latest post.8/3 - I've received most of the major parts and have started taking pictures of all of the goodies. I uploaded new pics and updated the index below.
7/28 - After reading through MANY messages and threads here on plasticizer problems, clouding, etc. I decided to go with Durelene tubing and just ordered 25ft from Sidewinder. I also have spent a lot of time reading tutorials and opinions on sleeving and decided to go with MDPC-X. I'll be ordering a black kit and some small red for accent. I'm loving the wealth of info here at OCN!
First Picture Set (unboxed parts)
5 1/4" Drive cage mod
Front cutout and filler plate
{Link 4}
{Link 5}
Current State (8/14/2012):
08/14/2012 Current State by Satterwhite.C, on Flickr
Parts List:
1 - Corsair Obsidian Series 650D CC650DW-1 (Received)
1 - SeaSonic X-SERIES X-1050 SS-1050XM (Received)
1 - Intel i7 3770k BX80637I73770K (Received)
1 - Asus ROG Maximus V Gene (Received)
2 - EVGA GeForce GTX 670 FTW 02G-P4-2678-KR (Received)
1 - CorsairVengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1866 CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R (Received)
2 - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX 1TB (Received)
1 - Plextor M3 Pro Series 2.5" 256GB SATA PX-256M3P (Received)
1 - LG BDXL Quad-Layer Blu-Ray Burner WH14NS40 (Received)
2 - EK GTX Nickel CSQ GPU Waterblock EK-FC680 (Received)
1 - EK FC Bridge Dual Parallel CSQ (Received)
1 - EK Supremacy Nickel CPU Waterblock (Received)
1 - Koolance Reservoir Base COV-RP450 (Received)
1 - REX X2 200mm Reservoir Tube (Received)
1 - Swiftech Pump MCP655-B (Received)
2 - Black Ice Extreme II Dual 120mm Radiator (Received)
1 - Lamptron Fan Controller FC-FC9B (Received)
6 - Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm Red LED Fans (Received)
1 - Cooler Master MegaFlow 200mm Red LED Fan (Received)
1 - Windows 7 Ultimate (Received)
1 - Samsung SynchMaster 244T (Received)
1 - Samsung SynchMaster 205BW (Received)
1 - Coolermaster Storm Trigger Keyboard SGK-6000-GKCM1 (Received)
25 - Durelene PVC tubing 3/8in. ID 5/8in. OD by Saint-Gobain (Received)
1 - MDPC starter cable sleeve / heat shrink tubing set (Received)
1 - MDPC small red sleeving and red heat shrink (Received)
50 - MDPC black dome head rivets (Received)
12 - Danger Den straight 1/2" barb fittings, chrome (Received)
1 - Mayhems X1 UV Red dye - 1L premix (Received)
1 - Mayhems 10ml Red dye concentrate (Received)
1 - Rustoleum Red (Received)
1 - Rustoleum White (Received)
1 - Rustoleum Black (Received)
1 - Rustoleum Chrome (Received)
3 - Candy Red (Received)
