Project: Gold Rush (24ct Gold)

[MT. Mods]

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.

Alphacool - https://www.alphacool.com/
CableMod - https://cablemod.com/
Cooler Master - http://eu.coolermaster.com/uk/
ASUS ROG - https://rog.asus.com/

Without these guys, this project wouldn't have made it past the design stage.

SPECS! We all love a good read at this part

From Coolermaster
Cooler Maser MasterCase Maker 5
Cooler Master V1000 PSU
Cooler Master Masterfan airflow 140mm

From Alphacool
Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU - Intel/AMD - silver matte
Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 280mm radiator
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper 280mm radiator
Alphacool NexXxoS GPX - Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 M02
Alphacool Eisbecher 250mm Acetal reservoir
Alphacool VPP655 PWM - G1/4 inner thread including Eisdecke D5 - Acetal V.3
Alphacool Eisrohr 16/13mm PETG HardTube
Alphacool Eiszapfen 16mm HardTube compression fitting G1/4
Alphacool Eiszapfen angled adaptor 45° rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread
Alphacool GPX SLI Connector - Single - Plexi
Alphacool double nipple G1/4 outer thread to G1/4
Alphacool angled adaptor 45° - G1/4 revolvable - 2x inner thread

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.

 

[Bartacus]

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!

 

[MT. Mods]

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

 

[MT. Mods]

Some things arrived yesterday.

1. Gold plating solution (24ct) Strange it came with silver, maybe next builds ? lol

2. Silver Filligree corners. These will be on the SSD's / CPU Block and PSU. (Will be gold plated)

3. Edge trim. This white trim will be for the grommets where cables go, it'll replace the black rubber.
Will also be used on the shroud.

Wish i had more in, will hopefully change tomorrow, and i get start shooting the first video and show you guys some new parts

 

[AlienALX]

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.

 

[MT. Mods]

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.

 

[MT. Mods]

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 ?

 

[hmmblah]

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

 

[MT. Mods]

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

 

[MT. Mods]

Things have begun to arrive.
With the help of, Fred, let's get cracking

From the mighty Cooler Master - The V1000 PSU

Cooler Master Masterfan Pro 140 - Air Flow fans

Should have more arriving this afternoon.

 

[SuB]

Nice worklog, would you be able to reduce your image sizes down a touch, it makes for a bit of a wait trying to load up the thread is all Happy for you to link to bigger versions, but in the main thread can you try to keep them at 700px wide? It helps a lot

 

[MT. Mods]

Nice worklog, would you be able to reduce your image sizes down a touch, it makes for a bit of a wait trying to load up the thread is all Happy for you to link to bigger versions, but in the main thread can you try to keep them at 700px wide? It helps a lot

Thanks
I'll upload them to Photobucket and downsize. Atm they are 4k. lol

All done

 

[MT. Mods]

Another round of deliveries. As usual, fred is on hand to help out

Huge thank you to ASUS for this - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX CODE

ASUS ROG STRIX 1070 OC

 

[MT. Mods]

Today i have prepped the motherboard and fans for painting.

These will be painted with the following effect

The fans were pretty straight forward, 8 screws per fan, and they come apart.

The motherboard was a little bit tougher as it's not just screws. there's also plastics glues to the back that need removed.
Quick blast with the heatgun and i got these off with little stress.

Hopefully be getting these done this week along side the case and some of the watercooling parts ie Rads, Res top and bottom and CPU block

 

[Excalabur50]

Woot another interesting build to watch

 

[MT. Mods]

Case has arrived!!!

From Cooler Master

The Cooler Master Mastercase Maker 5

I got to work as soon as the case arrived.
First i cut and fitted the front shroud (first of 2) You'll see what i mean later

I then cut the rear I/o Cover thingy and fitted that

Case / Motherboard / Fans and radiators are due into the auto shop on monday to get flip painted.
So my next update before then will be the arrival of Alphacool products.

Excited nwo it's all finally moving along.

 

[MT. Mods]

A couple more updates today

Cut and fitted the real tray plate

I then curved the front shroud to show the PSU.

Running out of things to do for the time being. Need the case all painted before i can continue.

 

[MT. Mods]

Update: Case and other bits are going in for a re-spray today, so i pushed on with the shroud, getting it finished.

lazer cut this one, as i don't want any imperfections.

 

[MT. Mods]

Bigger update due tomorrow. But today i decided to scrap the window the case came with, and cut my own frame to allow more of the shroud to show.

Its measured to perfection, so just a case of screw on and be done with it lol.

Genuine 24ct gold leaf sheets arrived.
This is the same gold we're going for on the fittings.

Tomorrow hopefully the case will be returned completely transformed.
Until then...

 

[MT. Mods]

I AM SO PROUD!!
PROUD to bring these photo's to you guys and girls!
Absolutely over the moon with the paint finish.

It's rare for me to imagine something, and actually have it, EXACTLY as i imagined. This is a rare moment.

let me know what you think. I personally love it.

Parts in photo
Cooler Master Master Case Maker 5
Cooler Master Masterfan Pro 140 Air Flow
Cooler Master V1000
ASUS Republic of Gamers Maximus IX CODE


Edit:
White window frame has been added to the case

Changed the gold vents on the top to gold

Currently adding my gold filigree corners.
not sure where else i'll put them lol