Hello, Welcome to the logs for GOLD RUSH.
What is Gold Rush ?
Gold rush is an exotic project with 24ct gold plated fittings, Backplate, and whatever else i can get my filthy paws on
The case it's self will be, cut up, and resprayed in a white/gold flip paint.
Featuring a parallel loop and a gold mine on the shroud, this project will be a show stopper.
Special Thank You
I'd like to take this moment to thank some of the greatest people who made this whole project possible.
From ASUS ROG
ASUS Maximus IX CODE Z270 Motherboard
ASUS Strix GTX 1070 Graphics card
From Cablemod
Gold /White Modflex full PSU kit.
RGB-W Hybrid LED kit + 3 extensions
From Team Group
T-Force XTREEM DDR4 RAM
Other parts
Intel Core i7 7700K
Design
i've never been very good at 3D modeling software, so i do my best in words to describe the mess in the image lol.
Now a few things to point out.
The loop under the GPU will no longer be zig zagged, it will be a straight 45 degree angle from GPU to Shroud.
Around the base of the reservoir and where the fittings meet the shroud, there will be pyrite fools gold set around them, like gold is forming around a hot chamber.
The name ''gold Rush'' will be cut from the shroud, and filled with pyrite (Fools gold) for a more authentic look.
Sponsor logo's on the front will be made from real 24ct gold leaf.
The gold triangles you see on the case will be cut outs, and meshed for looks and ventilation.
The mesh will be gold too.
Time Frame
I'm guessing at 4 weeks, as this is the biggest project i've undertaken yet and by all means the toughest work yet.
Media
Over the next 4 weeks i'll be doing a VLOG of the build progress, out on the road, at home, wherever i need to go, be sure it'll be on video.
i expect 4 episodes 1 for each week.
Don't fret, as pictures will be uploaded as i go for the project logs and social media.
Teaser
All parts are on route to me as i type this, so expect work to begin in just a few days.
Sounds very cool! You don't see gold stuff often, especially real gold. I've only seen that done once, and it looked amazing. Looking forward to this one!
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Sounds very cool! You don't see gold stuff often, especially real gold. I've only seen that done once, and it looked amazing. Looking forward to this one!
Yep, gold is rare, one of the few reasons i decided to go with it.
Gad you're going to be checking in, hope you like how it goes
I think you are supposed to do it in silver first, then gold. That's usually how it works. They use silver or nickle and then coat it with gold.
Normally, yes.
However fittings are chrome plated on nickle.
So we're going to strip the chrome and gold plate immediately after to give us the right gold finish we need.
Hmm.. I tried to edit one of my comments to update the pictures.
However it's been deleted :/ Anyone know what's going on with having to have things verified just to comment updates on my logs ?
Hmm.. I tried to edit one of my comments to update the pictures.
However it's been deleted :/ Anyone know what's going on with having to have things verified just to comment updates on my logs ?
If you edit a post it may get sent back to the mod queue to be re-approved. Low post count along with external links can get things flagged by the automatic tools sometimes. We're usually pretty quick to approve them, but if you feel it's taking a long time feel free to PM a mod.
Edit: Also looking forward to see this progress and love the Lego included
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If you edit a post it may get sent back to the mod queue to be re-approved. Low post count along with external links can get things flagged by the automatic tools sometimes. We're usually pretty quick to approve them, but if you feel it's taking a long time feel free to PM a mod.
Edit: Also looking forward to see this progress and love the Lego included
Thanks for replying.
Yeah it was throwing me off, especially with pictures.
That's cool i guess, was more worried i had somehow deleted an update lol