MonoChromatico v2.0 Updated OP!
In the midst of re-doing the color scheme of MonoChromatico. For some reason I found the last build to come out a bit messy - even if the runs were minimal...
Unfortunately I will not have the same amount of time as last time around so the updates will not be as often and detailed as I would like.
EDIT:
Think I'll better give some more insights on what is going to happen during the build and the specs.
Specs:
Case Hex Gear R40 Black w/ black accent pack
CPU Intel Core I7-4790K - Delidded
GPUs EVGA Nvidea Titan X x 2
RAM 32 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133 Mhz
Motherboard Asus Gryphon Z97 - Armor Edition
PSU Seasonic 1000W Platinum Series
Cables Custom made kit by Icemodz - Thanks again Mundi
Fan Controller Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 LT
Fans EK-Vardar F4-120ER (2200rpm)
Disks Samsung Evo 840 250GB x 2 (Raid 0) + Samsung Evo 840 500GB
LEDs Darkside LED strips
Watercooling
Chrome copper tubing from Darkside
All blocks pump/res and rads from EKWB
All fittings from Bitspower
Shoot me a pm or reply if you want the specifics for any of the watercooling stuff.
This time around I'm going for a more stealth all black build with a bit of bling from the chrome copper tubing and fittings. At first I was looking for clear teint hardline tubing but nobody seems to be doing this... Someone make this.... pretty sure it will be a sure sell to anyone planning a stealth themed build
In my search I stumbled upon the chrome tubes from Dark Side and the rest is history.
There's been a small amount of modding done to the case - my first ever dremel cut as I had to make room in the back for the Aquaero 5 LT. A somewhat nerve wrecking experience but it turned out pretty good. Wouldn't have hurt to clean the cuts up a bit better but I didn't really have the proper tools for it.
In order to achieve a more silent running PC I've decidded to delid the CPU this time around as it gets really hot when putting 1.3V through it... well in that ball park anyways.. can't remember the number. I may have it a bit lower than that. I should hopefully be able to run the fans at lower speeds while under load than before.
So far this is what I've been doing:
Thinks that's about it for now.
But here's a couple of teasers.
In the midst of re-doing the color scheme of MonoChromatico. For some reason I found the last build to come out a bit messy - even if the runs were minimal...
Unfortunately I will not have the same amount of time as last time around so the updates will not be as often and detailed as I would like.
EDIT:
Think I'll better give some more insights on what is going to happen during the build and the specs.
Specs:
Case Hex Gear R40 Black w/ black accent pack
CPU Intel Core I7-4790K - Delidded
GPUs EVGA Nvidea Titan X x 2
RAM 32 GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133 Mhz
Motherboard Asus Gryphon Z97 - Armor Edition
PSU Seasonic 1000W Platinum Series
Cables Custom made kit by Icemodz - Thanks again Mundi

Fan Controller Aquacomputer Aquaero 5 LT
Fans EK-Vardar F4-120ER (2200rpm)
Disks Samsung Evo 840 250GB x 2 (Raid 0) + Samsung Evo 840 500GB
LEDs Darkside LED strips
Watercooling
Chrome copper tubing from Darkside
All blocks pump/res and rads from EKWB
All fittings from Bitspower
Shoot me a pm or reply if you want the specifics for any of the watercooling stuff.
This time around I'm going for a more stealth all black build with a bit of bling from the chrome copper tubing and fittings. At first I was looking for clear teint hardline tubing but nobody seems to be doing this... Someone make this.... pretty sure it will be a sure sell to anyone planning a stealth themed build

There's been a small amount of modding done to the case - my first ever dremel cut as I had to make room in the back for the Aquaero 5 LT. A somewhat nerve wrecking experience but it turned out pretty good. Wouldn't have hurt to clean the cuts up a bit better but I didn't really have the proper tools for it.
In order to achieve a more silent running PC I've decidded to delid the CPU this time around as it gets really hot when putting 1.3V through it... well in that ball park anyways.. can't remember the number. I may have it a bit lower than that. I should hopefully be able to run the fans at lower speeds while under load than before.
So far this is what I've been doing:
- Painted the Gryphon Armor Mat Black as it was white in the previous version of MonoChromatico
- Removed all blocks and replaced them with new black ones as shown on the pictures
- Delidded the CPU with the D8auer Delid die Mate - was very easy and felt a lot safer to user then taking a piece of wood and a hammer to a wice strapped CPU. Hope it will be compatible with Kaby Lake but I wouldn't count on it
- Taken the SLI bridge apart and tunred it around so that the ROG logo will not be upside down anymore as the layout is inverted. Screw wholes in the PCB and the cover doesn't line up but super clue ftw...
- Flushed the 2 new rads. Removing actual radiator paint is not something I even wanted to try... SO not going to be reusing the old rads
All blocks has also been flushed
- Cut the copper tubing to size
Thinks that's about it for now.

But here's a couple of teasers.


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