[p1en1nja]

Hi OCN,
I've been in the wonderful world of computers for about two years now, and last year I built my first computer, a basic gaming rig in a 650D. A good highschool friend of mine, Oliver1234, the guy behind Magnum (The Acrylic Loop 350D on here) has showed me around the other side of computers, dealing with more the aesthetic and "cooler" side of things (See what I did there?

). Since then, I've been opened up to the world of modding and watercooling, and figured I'd try my hand at something a bit more... interesting.

Idea
So I wanted to do a somewhat compact build for college to allow good portability in between home and school. I'm a man of color, and am not a HUGE fan of the classic stuff, so I figured I'd try a somewhat obscure color scheme. Through much conversation with Oliver, and tossing around of concepts, we settled on a black, white, red, and purple. Right now we're thinking something along the lines of purple tubing, red carbon fiber accents, a white paint job to the case, and sleeving, which will feature all colors.

Parts List
I plan on this build lasting me through college (Junior in high school currently), so I pretty much aimed at the latest and greatest of today's hardware without getting too ridiculous. Feel free to criticize the part choices, but I can't promise you will change anything.

Components:

• Intel i7-4790k
• Asus Maximus VII Gene
• Asus Radeon 290X
• G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB)
• Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD
• Western Digital Passport Ultra 2TB External Hard Drive
• SeaSonic SS-750KM3 750W Power Supply
• Windows 7 Home Premium

Watercooling:

• CPU block: EK- Supremcay Clean CSQ - Acetal
• GPU block: EK-FC R9-290X DCII - Acetal+Nickel
• Reservoir: EK X3 150mm
• Pump: Swiftech MCP655 G3/8 Threaded Edition
• Radiators: 1 240mm and two 120mm Alphacool Radiators
• Tubing: Primochilled 1/2in Rigid Acrylic Tubing- Purple
• Fittings: Bitspower Black Sparkle Fittings

Modding

• 2.5mm Plexiglass
• .1" Aluminium Sheet
• Red Vinyl Carbon Fiber
• 1/8" Acrylic Sheet
• Scotch 3M Mounting Tape
• LutroO's Color Sleeving

Updates

1. Photography Setup
2. The Case
3. Window Material
4. Cutting the Windows
5. Cutting Top Panel and Disassembling the Case
6. Watercooling Packages
7. Temporary Loop
8. Miscellaneous Parts Arrive
9. Components Arrive
10. Painting Started
11. Painting Finished
12. Sleeving Started
13. Fans Painted

 

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Update time!!

We got a response a response from Onlinemetals.com asking for pictures of the aluminum, so props for the good customer support. They were kind enough to let me know of my errors, there was a thin layer of plastic covering the aluminum. Today we did some testing with the jigsaw to make sure that it will cut the aluminum fine.


Goodbye top panel and hello...HAMMA TIME


This is what I mean when I say modding

(Don't worry the top panel will be replaced to house a 240mm radiator)

Removed the mesh/ grate area from the window


Time to get your grind on...

but be sure to file in to see what is happening.


Before

After


Took a trip to Oliver's Grandpa's house to find out that we can use his spray gun and air compressor. Looks like it's time to order House of Kolor paint then.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpIcSnIpErZ23

I'm liking how this looks! Subbed. (I'm a Sophmore in Highschool, so maybe i'll get some inspiration.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi Mind Trick

Subbed as well, this looks like it will be amazing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smithcity

Great work so far, looks like you are getting pretty detailed! I'm looking forward to seeing how the color scheme comes together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiz766

Unique so I am in!

Thank you everyone so far, you can't even believe how great it feels to have so many supporters at this moment.

 

[p1en1nja]

Picture time!!

Ok guys we have 5 boxes so until Oliver and I really get to work on the computer we shall play the guessing game. Feel free to participate if you want. Oliver you cannot participate in this sorry, but would have an advantage.

First a large white box!!


Next there is a tube... interesting.


Newegg?! Now why would we need that?


The brown box wouldn't tell me anything so feel free to interrogate it yourself.


Finally we have a little box


Enjoy and good luck!!

 

[p1en1nja]

HUGE UPDATE!!!

Oliver and I got together. We were able to unbox and photograph everything.

To start of with have some beautiful fittings from Monsoon






As you may have figured out, we went berserk with the tubing and fittings' color scheme as it is just a temporary loop

Two beautiful reservoirs for two beautiful men



Standard...quality...amazing...



A pile of cooling


First baby bear


Flawless fins...


Next we have mommy


And papa


HOUSE OF KOLORS!!!!

And some case feet, cheap but purrrty


If you guessed the psu in the Newegg box, YOU ARE CORRECT!!





A variety of sleeving for a nice accent








Can't forget the wires for the custom cables


Our snippy snip device


Finally we have carbon fiber (from the tube package)



Who knows if we will work anymore tonight but expect another update soon!!

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpIcSnIpErZ23

YESSSSS SOO PRETTY

Wait till you see our makeshift loop, it's "beautiful"

 

[p1en1nja]

Alright guys I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, Oliver and I will not be able to work together this weekend.

That means there will not be any major updates other than packages arriving and working on the graphic design software. On the other hand all of the major packages other than the components of the computer will be here by the end of the weekend.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpIcSnIpErZ23

Now for the waiting game

Pretty much, but that's life for ya

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty elf

interesting ideas you have here, looking forward to seeing it come together

Thank you and welcome to the build log.

We are trying to make sure we don't have a mental breakdown with all the complications so far, but overall things have run "smoothly".

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpIcSnIpErZ23

Yayayaya more updates

Yes after the weekend we have been able to get together so expect loads more updates as the week goes on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimslider75

Those monsoon fittings . . .Those bitspower plugs . . . . That power switch DOE. . .. . .

That is only the tip of the iceberg, so if you're excited now wait for the end product.

 

[p1en1nja]

Ok so there is a thunderstorm occurring in Oliver and my neighborhood. Luckily I still have power, but Oliver does not. He has told me that he will continue to sleeve even in the darkness. I don't expect the power to come back tonight so there will probably not be any updates tonight.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doking

can u have my baby

Only if you ask nicely.

 

[p1en1nja]

Alright guys we are back after a few days of break for various reasons and better than ever. To start off we recieved the motherboard, the cpu and ram.

Starting with Asus' beautiful new Maximus VII Gene.


Next is the brand new Haswell Refresh processor the i7-4790k


Can't wait to overclock this bad boy in the future.

We made a small test bench to make sure that everything works.

Also a glance at the first cable completed.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Volker

Looking very nice!

Is it just the picture or is there no writing on the IHS of the CPU?

It's just the photo

 

[p1en1nja]

Alright guys as Oliver has mentioned I am now out of town and will not be able to work on the computer for the rest of the month.

I will be on OCN daily so I will be answering responses and questions. Oliver and his grandpa were able to finish the paint job as I left town, but more importantly we came up with a name for the computer. May I present to you

Blowout

Oliver put the motherboard and power supply in to show that beauty

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigTauMatt

Subbed.

I'm always down for seeing a slick matx/mitx build. Especially if someone makes it swim! Is that gpu of yours getting blocked?

Welcome! And yes the gpu as well as the cpu will be blocked.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpIcSnIpErZ23

Hahaha nice progress dudes!

Thanks, there was a little miscommunication as you can see, but we got the question answered.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablitorz

Hey! I love this build!! One question....at the top page you say that you are going to put 2 cilindric reservoirs.....Where!!??? If you put a 120/140 radiator with its fan I don't see any place to put them.

My idea is to build this case (not especial like your ofc) with a watercooling system but, my biggest doubt is....cilindric reservoir or bay reservoir?

Sorry for my bad level english

I noticed that this is your first post so welcome to overclock.net. Don't worry about the English, I was able to tell what you were saying (and you are speaking english very well).

We are putting the 2 cylindrical reservoirs on the outside of the side panels.

Also at this moment we are not planning on putting a 120 radiator in the front due to convenience and it being a tight fit.

As for a cylinder or bay reservoir, I would recommend cylinder because the 5.25 bay in the front can interfere with routing the tubes and other things.

 

[p1en1nja]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver1234

So... here we are!! I'm leaving for a mini vacation with my family, but I've been hard at work all day on this bad boy, and finally some visible progress is showing!!! Also, we'll hopefully have lots of packages and goodies to share with you when I'm back Wednesday. I'll give away my methods when I'm back, but for the next few days, I'll leave you to drool and discuss with Ninja how it's going... I haven't even told him what I did yet...

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

And it's a good thing you didn't tell me, I would be waiting "patiently" for hours.

Anyways beautiful job Oliver!!