[Build Log] H440 "The Riddler" Build Complete

TechPuppet · Feb 4, 2015

Hey everyone, welcome to my build log for my "Riddler" build. I have a H440 Special Edition Green Case and I'm going with the "Riddler" theme from Batman. Decking it out with Green and Purple, this build will have a beautiful airbrushed mural on the case to go with the added touches of vinyl to make the build really pop. It will have the Riddler standing over Gotham city wrapping around the case. I am currently working on doing the Water Cooling and for the liquid I have decided to go with Green and will be using Mayhem's coolants. I'm using Darkside's LED's to illuminate the case and bring out the colors and shine. I have been using vinyl to fill in section throughout the build to add color and character, including the EK badges and the yellow designs on my MSI Mpower board and much more. I've included custom Purple anodized screws to help balance the Purple and Green and to bring a little dazzle to the build. Please leave comments and post your opinions. Suggestions are always welcome. Little late to the forum, so catching up on updates and pictures.

System:
CPU - Intel i7 3770k
Motherboard - msi Z77 MPower
RAM - Corsair Vengeance lp green 16GB 1600mhz
SSD - Samsung 256GB 850 Pro
HDD - WD 2.5" 750GB Black Edition
GPU - XFX HD 7950 DD-Black Edition
Case - H440 Green Special Edition
PSU - Seasonic-X 750W Fully Modular
Fans - Coolink Fans
New Fans - EKL Alpenföhn Wing Boost 2 Plus Fans
Dazmode Darkside white LED's
Screws- Custom purple anodized screws

WaterCooling
EK-7950 - Acetal+EN (Nickel) Waterblock
EK Supremacy CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Acetal + Nickel
EK- X3 250 Liquid Cooling Reservoir
EK-DDC 3.2 PWM X-TOP CSQ Pump - Acetal
PrimoChilll 1/2" PETG 16 36" tubes
1 360 and 1 120 EK PE Rads
Redharbinger EK 250 Reservoir Cover
Mayhems Coolants and dyes
Last Items to be Ordered are:
- Blue dye
- A couple more Primochill fittings
- A few more bitspower extensions
- Case Air brushed

Here's a pic of the Special edition green H440 case I went with.

I went with Green and Purple (PET) Sleeving.

Here's a pre-pic of it before the major water cooling change..

Here's my setup

Here are some of my Primochill fittings and one of the many tubes of PETG Tubing

Here are my bitspower fittings that I'll be using

Res, Pump, CPU Block

CPU Block

Pump

My new Samsung SSD

I bought some screws/nuts/washers from Probolts USA and the screws that they didn't have that I needed, I had a friend professionally custom anodize them for me.

The green Coolink fans were what I was originally going to go with but soon decided it was too much on the eyes and ordered different ones.

Here are the new fans I've decided to go with, the Wing Boost 2 Alpenföhn fans. Without and with the purple anodized screws.

Here's a picture of the reservoir brackets, I'm replacing the old screws with the new custom ones.

Pre-ordered a Silhouette Cameo late October and just recently received this new beauty. Was very excited and have had plenty of ideas to put towards my build and future builds. Here are some pics of what i have done so far.

Changed the yellow on the MSI Mpower board to green.

Change the fan stickers from mountains to this awesome bat question mark

Decided my SSD needed a little added touch

Here's my redharbinger res cover, I absolutely love it. I can just imagine how mayhem's green coolant will look inside it.

Here are Mayhems coolants and dyes that I'll be using, I still have the blue dye to purchase to help darken the green ever so slightly so it's not too bright. Also bought some Darkside LED's to go in my case to help illuminate it.

Vinyled my EK badges, GPU block, Res Brackets and my Corsair Memory

Here's a pic of the build so far, it's getting there...

I took a picture of the back of the case, wanted to show my cable management. Shortened the cables to custom length to help give it a cleaner look.

To be continued..

KaffieneKing · Feb 4, 2015

This looks really good, you can tell a lot of work went into this, really digging the RAM!

ondoy · Feb 4, 2015

nice work...

TechPuppet · Feb 4, 2015

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Originally Posted by KaffieneKing

This looks really good, you can tell a lot of work went into this, really digging the RAM!

Thanks

It was/is a lot of work but I'm loving every minute of putting it together. As of right now I am working on the tubing while waiting for the last of my products to come in, then I'm pretty much done except for the airbrushing of the case.
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Originally Posted by ondoy

nice work...

Thank you

Chiobe · Feb 4, 2015

Does the GPU block and backplate come with that EK logo or did you make it?

TechPuppet · Feb 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by Chiobe

Does the GPU block and backplate come with that EK logo or did you make it?

The EK cutout on the back plate had come like that, the etching on the GPU block as well, what I had done is I vinyled the GPU Block's EK green as well as adding the green line to the GPU.

Wiz766 · Feb 5, 2015

Bro, that is unique! Love it!

TechPuppet · Feb 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by Wiz766

Bro, that is unique! Love it!

Thank you!

and btw, I'm a chick.

Wiz766 · Feb 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by TechPuppet

Thank you!

and btw, I'm a chick.

Whoops, my bad!

TechPuppet · Feb 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by Wiz766

Whoops, my bad!

lol Forgiven

Chiobe · Feb 5, 2015

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Originally Posted by TechPuppet

The EK cutout on the back plate had come like that, the etching on the GPU block as well, what I had done is I vinyled the GPU Block's EK green as well as adding the green line to the GPU.

A shame not more blocks got that, because it looks much better then there normal blocks.

TechPuppet · Feb 6, 2015

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Originally Posted by Chiobe

A shame not more blocks got that, because it looks much better then there normal blocks.

I completely agree.

mxthunder · Feb 6, 2015

Amazing amount of detail in this one. Love the purple and green.

TechPuppet · Feb 9, 2015

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Originally Posted by mxthunder

Amazing amount of detail in this one. Love the purple and green.

Thanks

TechPuppet · Feb 23, 2015

Here are some new pics for you guys.
I'm nearly done, just finished bending the tubes and putting it together.
All I have left is filling her up and giving her a nice airbrushed mural.
Just recently purchased some cable combs to replace the ones I have now.
Still waiting on them due to weather conditions but you will see them in the final pics.

lmarklar · Feb 23, 2015

Wow, the attention to detail! That looks amazing, grats on a stunning build!

Hukkel · Feb 23, 2015

I am in love with those decals you have made.

Very nice in the middle of those fans. Great work.

Makes me want to buy a Cameo.

TheDarkLord100 · Feb 23, 2015

I HATE GREEN AND PURPLE, HATE

Yet for some reason, your build freaken works!!! Awesome job and those bends, that attention to details, the matching colors on everything !! Seriously, job well done.

TechPuppet · Feb 24, 2015

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Originally Posted by lmarklar

Wow, the attention to detail! That looks amazing, grats on a stunning build!

Thanks so much!
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Originally Posted by Hukkel

I am in love with those decals you have made.

Very nice in the middle of those fans. Great work.

Makes me want to buy a Cameo.

Thanks

I love my Cameo, so many things you can do with it. I definitely recommend it.
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Originally Posted by TheDarkLord100

I HATE GREEN AND PURPLE, HATE

Yet for some reason, your build freaken works!!! Awesome job and those bends, that attention to details, the matching colors on everything !! Seriously, job well done.

Thank you

I appreciate the compliments!

TechPuppet · Mar 7, 2015

Wanted to give you guys an update. Just brought my case to be airbrushed yesterday, the artist told me it will be finished around the end of March, early April. He offered to give update pics so I can post them for you guys.

Caveat · Mar 7, 2015

Just awesome, dude. Subbed

TechPuppet · Mar 8, 2015

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Originally Posted by Caveat

Just awesome, dude. Subbed

Thanks

mr soft · Mar 8, 2015

Love it , those colours go great together, ram SSD and fans lookes like it was tedious but paid off, can´t wait to see it back from the airbrush sesion.
You should enter this in the next M.O.T.M. definately a worthy entry.

TechPuppet · Mar 9, 2015

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Originally Posted by mr soft

Love it , those colours go great together, ram SSD and fans lookes like it was tedious but paid off, can´t wait to see it back from the airbrush sesion.
You should enter this in the next M.O.T.M. definately a worthy entry.

Thanks

You're correct, it was pretty tedious on those three parts. Took a lot of patience, but I had fun with it, when I wasnt pulling my hair out. Lol
I definetly want to enter into the M.O.T.M and I appreciate the compliment.

TechPuppet · Apr 28, 2015

Here they are, the final pics of "The Riddler". Over the course of nearly a year you all have stuck with me watching the transition take place. I wanted this build to show character, be riddled with details and stand out and make a statement. I feel I have finally succeeded in this, of course with the help of some of you with your opinions and helpful criticisms, I hope that you all like the outcome and please feel free to comment and share your opinions on the completed build. I also wanted to give a shout out and thanks to my airbrush artist Sonny Naylor for this wonderful artwork. And so now I give you...

Build Complete:

The End

Now on to the next build..

lmarklar · Apr 28, 2015

That. Is. Sexy.

Very very well done! Amazing art work, amazing build, the attention to detail shows for sure! You should enter that rig in some competitions!

[Build Log] H440 "The Riddler" Build Complete

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