[Build Log] Mil-Spec

[B NEGATIVE]

Fan mount window...not pretty..

Cut a new one using the old as a template.

Fitted using the stock trim

So thats another thing off the list...

 

[sheroo]

Nice, it still amazes me that they bother with fan mounts on acrylic windows...

 

[tinytomlogan]

Respect for drilling and going for the OEM look matey.

 

[B NEGATIVE]

Respect for drilling and going for the OEM look matey.

Ah...the drilling...i have a secret weapon for acrylic...

At a slow speed there is not bursting the other side of the panel,its the burst thru that causes the cracking as you already know.

I like the 'stock' modding style,mainly as it is accessible to those without a CNC in the shed or bottomless pockets,much like your current build...its all about the little details.

 

[airdeano]

stylizing cases is different art for most..

looking through posts and alot dont even wanna make a side window-panel
for their rig.. they'd rather buy it done...

airdeano

 

[B NEGATIVE]

stylizing cases is different art for most..

looking through posts and alot dont even wanna make a side window-panel
for their rig.. they'd rather buy it done...

airdeano

Working with plexi takes patience and a gentle touch but its not impossible and the results are great.
I get more out of making than buying myself.

 

[airdeano]

I get more out of making than buying myself.

a-men to that..


airdeano

 

[njallday]

Just saying, this would look incredible with the yellow Mayhem's pastel...

 

[CEUOTC]

Fantastic build dude, looks great

Great 6s job on the cable management.

Regards.

C.

 

[AverageNinja]

Tutorial on how to paint the fan rings
And awesome job on the window!

 

[OmegaStalker]

Looking fantastic mate but i already have some confidence in your skills lol wink wink

 

[reeper250]

Looking good
Are you going to remove that tiny, noisey fan on the motherboard? That can get extremely irritating when the system is under load. I found that with my AsRock X79 Extreme9 south-bridge fan.

 

[andrevautour]

Looking good
Are you going to remove that tiny, noisey fan on the motherboard? That can get extremely irritating when the system is under load. I found that with my AsRock X79 Extreme9 south-bridge fan.

We have a Rampage 4 system here--with the fan set to auto in the bios you never here it at all, at least I never have. I know Tom mentioned it was noisy on the original model he tested but I think there has been an updated bios since then. When I built the rampage 4 system in march there was 5 or 6 different settings on the motherboard for the fan including completely off, fixed speed, user set parameters, full auto, etc

 

[frufsa]

We have a Rampage 4 system here--with the fan set to auto in the bios you never here it at all, at least I never have. I know Tom mentioned it was noisy on the original model he tested but I think there has been an updated bios since then. When I built the rampage 4 system in march there was 5 or 6 different settings on the motherboard for the fan including completely off, fixed speed, user set parameters, full auto, etc

My sabertooth x79 fan is the loudest thing in my system, and its bloody anoing. And i beleeve asus have used the same fan om the savertooth aswell as the RIVE

 

[andrevautour]

My sabertooth x79 fan is the loudest thing in my system, and its bloody anoing. And i beleeve asus have used the same fan om the savertooth aswell as the RIVE

Well Im just saying I've never noticed the Rampage one at all (and I am fussy about noise). If it's the same then you should be able to manually set the speed of yours in the bios? It lets you turn it right off in the rampage bios too.

 

[B NEGATIVE]

In the brief time i had it running,the mobo fan made no discernible noise so im happy to let them stay.

 

[CPMFW]

nice progress mate...
its coming out nicely

 

[wassupdoc]

That window look over 9000 times better.

 

[B NEGATIVE]

The kit from XSPC has arrived! Got some rarities in here to!

An unpainted prototype EX 360!

4 EX 120s of various colours!

A D5 bay and 2 normal bays!

Lets have a closer look shall we...

The evergreen XSPC bay res,staple of many builds.

The prototype 360,painted tanks and polished sides i think for this if i can squeeze it in.

The guys at XSPC did ask what colours i wanted,i said i didnt mind as they would be painted anyway.
So he sent a mix of unseen colours.

The D5 res i will be using if i can get a cheap pump.

A lot of kit for sure!

Once the fittings arrive,its all systems go!!

This custom loop wouldnt of got off the ground without the great team at XSPC.
I will try to do you proud!

 

[Chimp]

epic thread! loving this build so far!

im a little jelous tbh lol