[Project Log] Solar Storm - My first build

So, i now have the new v4 res and it's all installed, just taking some time before i drop the dye in as i stained my carpet draining the old rig! But we're getting there. Things on the list:
- Install UV lighting
- Wire up custom made light controller (this one i think you guys will like!)
- Finish the side panel
- OVERCLOCK! :)
 
So first 3 on the list are done! Exciting time, pictures and a demo vid of my custom light controller to follow!

Obviously this is my every day rig. Not a show piece. So will never be 'done' any always updating. I still have plans for a GFX card, the second 2 sticks of RAM, filling up the 2 spare relay channels for the lighting controller and a couple small other things. But i can happily use this machine now!
 
So here we have it:

Firstly the ugly part. Tried my best here to keep tidy but this is the best i can achieve

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Looking much nicer with the side on!

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Here we see tucked away is the relay controller in a foam base that then fits onto one of the hard drive carriers quite nicely

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On the top there's not much going on, Just the Aerocool shark fans with the speed reducers to keep them ultra quiet!

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Now with the roof on and the fans just peeping through the mesh

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With the front off (Note this an old photo with the v3 Res/Pump)

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The front on
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Ugly naked sight! Please note the blue USB lead is temporary :)

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Was trying to capture the top back corner here

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Here we see the UV light stripping, note is all braided by myself

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To give an idea of whats going on behind the res

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And Now what we've all been waiting for, with the lights on:

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With the lights out:

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Will get some more 'polished' photos soon :)

The front of the Res, bad photo:

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