[Project Log] Mini - Grape

[BoxFabio]

Hi OC3D forum , this is my first ever post , i have been building some computers for a long time but never have upload it to Forums outside my own country (Portugal)

I am here to reveal my experience and learn from you guys .

This project is goin to me my gaming rig , i have lost all interest in gaming for a while , while i was mining , and i am trying to bring back my interest on gaming.

I called this project Mini-Grape as i didn't have any other idea lol

here is the hardware i am goin to use :

MAXIMUS VI IMPACT
i5-4670K
7950 MSI OC BE
16gbs RAM Corsair Veangence 1600mhz
Cooler Master 1300 Silent Pro Hybrid
Haf Stacker 915F


I will leave for now the 7950's pictures and will add the others Later.
I welcome all comments and suggestions . =)

 

[Wraith]

Hi Boxfabio welcome to the OC3D forums.

Sweet looking chrome block, are you sure you really need a 1300w PSU though or it something you already had I only say because the 7950 is only a 150w GPU and you could easy get away with using a 600w.

 

[BoxFabio]

At the time money isn't alot , i loved to use those silverstone PSU's that are quit small in size and big in quality but this is the only powersupply i have available and is 100% modular, i tested the system before and the fan does't even spin at full load its another thing to consider.
this is the best powersupply i had my hands of so far , i have a corsair tx750m around but is semi-modular and i kinda avoid corsair.

Here we go with some new pictures , this time is the case , i know a lot of people doesn't like this case but I haven't seen any build with it and i want to be the first =P i know .. i know.. probably i am not goin to be the first but here it is:

And the part i had to mod , i want to use a 360 radiator , and this case can fit two but only on the sides and with a motherboard and a gpu it wont fit any...

Maximus VI impact :

This board looks awsome , i wish i had bitspower block but i bought it with the ek block.
one of the main problems with this board with wc block is you can't fit the front audio hub in it ....

This is the work i have made so far :

Slim Fans i LOVE them is like not having fans at all.

the pump
DC-LT

I had a alphacool 655 in here but oh boy they are big for this case, would have been so ugly i couldn't use it :

 

[tinytomlogan]

Looks like a great start to me dude

 

[BoxFabio]

Looks like a great start to me dude

Thanks Tom , i am uploading some new pictures , will have them here in a sec.



Here it is the new pictures from today , what i have done so far , i am using an odd method on watercooling , is very very hard to work with sleeve and connectors thats why they aren't very well.

its not fully connected as i am waiting for sleeved cables and a custom backplate for the gpu .

here we go ...

GPU Shield Painted .

Pump/Reservoir for the other side.

Cable Managment So far

More Complete pictures.

13mm Sleeve in 10/16 tubing

Those Ram Sticks

And to finish of...

... myself

 

[RickPlaysWarr]

Very awesome looking mini build. I am impressed. I have been trying to psych myself up to do try a mITX fully watercooled small loop build.

Keep it up!

 

[lAnimal]

Love the sleeve for your tubing, really good idea!

 

[BoxFabio]

OK guys here are some news .

First i have to thank Ricardo from ColdZero for having the time for me and to know what i wanted on this backplate.

I didn't want some "look at me" backplate , but someting discreet and "stock looking"

 

[BoxFabio]

Hello world , sorry for the long time to post anything but money and some especific things from a specific store here in portugal take to long to arrive --'

Here are the latest pictures , the build didn't came up as i wanted but i made a mistake when ordering the ssd , i made a msata order , and this board mpci combo only takes m.2 ssd's .

i am still waiting for the swifteck fan controller , so i can arrange cables alittle bit better .

Here we go :

 

[Hanoverfist]

Never upload to forum before..? You are doing a fantastic job.

Photo's are OK and keep them coming. Nice job.

 

[BoxFabio]

This was the first i uploaded on oc3d forum yes , there is still something missing but today
i am goin to buy some acessories for my dremel... this os maybe next week some new pictures

 

[SuB]

Nice build, the sleeved tubing is a nice idea, I think the ends of this could use some work, perhaps using twine/lacing to wrap it so it looks cleaner / hide the fraying at the end of each one?

Still, looking forward to seeing more

 

[deegee]

Looks awesome dude!

I need to find somewhere where I can get those cable routing guides, they will come in handy.

 

[BoxFabio]

I know i haven't been on the forum for a long time but for several reasons i am
abandoning itx , so for you guys I leave some desmonting images for you

Much Fans =P

So now i will open another Thread with my new build =)