Project 12 (Phantom 820)

[Jason-CL]

So many things have happened since I started this project.
My SSD, Aquaero screen, and Hue board all went bye-bye. So, I had to get replacements for each.

I added a Samsung 840 Pro SSD, a new Aquaero screen, new Hue control board, 16GB more of RAM for a total of 32....

To top that, I chucked my old Corsair PSU in favor of the mighty Seasonic. Sure, my Corsair was technically a Seasonic, but, it was time for the OEM. Sleeving the new Seasonic was a daunting task. They have a really redundant and stupid pin set up on their full-modular systems.
There's a 24pin motherboard connector splits into a 10 pin and a 19 pin on the PSU side. Why? No real reason that I can think of, other than it's proprietary and a real pain in the ass.

Other than that, things are looking up! Got everything installed and we're back up and running!

Here's a sneak-peak:

I had trouble mounting the Aquaero, because it uses some stand off to connect the original faceplate to the unit itself, this made lining the buttons up impossible as they were just a 1-2mm too high. So, I had to rearrange the mounting and use some aluminum spacers to get it all where it needs to be.

Fortunately, my plan worked (and why wouldn't it, I'm just that awesome)
More to come in the next couple of days!

 

[dalewakelin]

Looking nice

 

[The Orange One]

The Aquaero looks really good!

 

[Benboy80]

Nice work looks good so far, look forward to seeing more updates.

 

[GameDaneDK]

So impressive! The attention to detail here is simply amazing! Awesome work.

 

[AverageNinja]

Any updates on this build?

 

[badtaylorx]

really like the whole "12" thing you got here....clean too....

come check out my switch rep!!!
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=48544

 

[Jason-CL]

After two months of delays and issues between life and the build, I'm proud to say, that Project 12 is DONE. Fini.

I will let the images do the talking.... for the most part.

BTW... Thanks Newegg! I always wanted a huge box for my 1 tube of TIM.

I just want to take a moment to say thank you to a lot of people, a lot of which have really helped me through some rough times and have inspired me to be and do so much more!

To Adam, wish you were here so I could share this with you. May you rest in peace.

Charles, Nils, and the rest of the MDPC fam: Thank you for inspiring me and being the people you are.
Bill Owen: I've always loved your work!
NZXT and the NZXT Modding Community!
Gregor at EK for putting up with all of my crap! lol
Dwood: For metal and plastics!
Geno with Monsoon for late-night emails, talks, and bringing out my favorite fittings and innovating on the watercooling front!

 

[PapaSmurf6768]

Finally! Awesome build dude, definitely something to be proud of.

 

[Jason-CL]

Thanks Papa! Yes, things have been quite crazy the last two months, and I don't even wanna get into it. I'm very proud of the build. I wish I could afford a couple high end GTX 680's with blocks, but, all in due time. The build is what counts, not just the hardware.

 

[PapaSmurf6768]

A 7870 is still a beast of a card, looking back on it I kind of wish I went the AMD route after those new drivers came out!

 

[Choklitmlk]

wicked build dude. looks gorgeous

 

[wassupdoc]

Oh wow :drool: the rig is so slick looking the matte black case finishes it off just so But that's waaaaay to much TIM on the cpu dude

 

[giannakos23]

wow really nice looking build dude !!
really nice effort from you !!

 

[Xayer]

I Love your build and I want to do a build like this, in the new 630 chassis.
Please give feedback in my own thread, and tips & tricks.

Thanks,
Frederik

 

[yassarikhan786]

The matte finish is just soooo awesome. Really amazing build, but I would love to see a "fuller" image of the inside i.e. the whole view

 

[andrevautour]

great work

 

[| raVen |]

Looks good dude.
Good job