[SCRATCHBUILD] The Hikari Project
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Holy Cow this is looking awesome! Love the light box! I have not checked in on this in quite some time and what a nice build this has turned out to be.
Hanshin
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Thank you guys!
Been busy between work and preparing for our moving next month, but I have been able to do some progress today.
First of all, I have finally finished the I/O bracket. Had some issues to figure but very happy with the result!
I have also received the fan controller/hub I was waiting for, the Silverstone CPF04.
It is very compact and it fits perfectly between the two radiators.
Painted, sleeved and Sata Power connector replaced by 4 pin Molex connector.
Next on list was the superb SSD Corsair provided me. First of all, take off the sticker.
SSD pr0n time!
After giving several matte black paint coats and putting on the stickers I cutted, here it is!
You can't really notice it but the Corsair logo and the H of HKR are silver painted, but I can't really catch it on camera.
Finally, I had time to work on the drain line of the loop.
The rest of the loop will be made in rigid tubing, but I chose to go the flexible way for the drain line, as it will easier when I'll need to do some maintenance.
I will just have to double check there is no leak from the valve, or it could a real problem. =00=
I also got the fan rings of the SP120 painted in matte black. I'm still wondering if I should paint the central fan in white or if it is good with only the ring ring.
I actually been able to do more progress, but you'll have to wait for the next update!
Been busy between work and preparing for our moving next month, but I have been able to do some progress today.
First of all, I have finally finished the I/O bracket. Had some issues to figure but very happy with the result!
I have also received the fan controller/hub I was waiting for, the Silverstone CPF04.
It is very compact and it fits perfectly between the two radiators.
Painted, sleeved and Sata Power connector replaced by 4 pin Molex connector.
Next on list was the superb SSD Corsair provided me. First of all, take off the sticker.
SSD pr0n time!
After giving several matte black paint coats and putting on the stickers I cutted, here it is!
You can't really notice it but the Corsair logo and the H of HKR are silver painted, but I can't really catch it on camera.
Finally, I had time to work on the drain line of the loop.
The rest of the loop will be made in rigid tubing, but I chose to go the flexible way for the drain line, as it will easier when I'll need to do some maintenance.
I will just have to double check there is no leak from the valve, or it could a real problem. =00=
I also got the fan rings of the SP120 painted in matte black. I'm still wondering if I should paint the central fan in white or if it is good with only the ring ring.
I actually been able to do more progress, but you'll have to wait for the next update!
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BigDaddyKong
Active member
Looking great. Can't wait to see more.
inFamousTyy
New member
Keep it coming, this is awesome stuff!
Hanshin
New member
Thank you guys! I'm so happy to see people loving the project! Today's update will surely be the last before the final pics, so here we go!
We are moving in two weeks so I took some time to work on the build, because I'll have to send the case to France then (and won't be able to touch it until next summer when we'll move to Paris...).
So let me show you the progress I made last weekend.
First of all, A big thank you to all my sponsors: Corsair, EKWB, Hardware Labs, Cooling Lab and Pexon PCs!
I started by putting those sexy water blocks on the M6F. They look amazing!
As the MB shield was off, I had some time to work on something I previewed in a previous updates, the motherboard logo.
Despite of the new M8F that has RGB capabilities, the Maximus VI Formula only offer red LED color for the central logo.
Well, until now.
I cut the logo using my Silhouette Cameo, and cut a small LED stripe that should fit perfectly.
Perfect length! Now need to cut the rear of the shield to let the LED stripe cable some space.
I really love the result. Can't wait to see it in action!
Now, time to put the shield back on the motherboard.
Next on the list what the GPU block.
I really love the black stock cooler, but something better is coming.
EKWB goodness!
The rest of the day consisted in this:
The bends from the radiator chamber to the upper chamber was a PITA to do, but I really love the result.
That's all for today, but as I'm a nice person, I'll give you a preview of what is coming in the next update.
We are moving in two weeks so I took some time to work on the build, because I'll have to send the case to France then (and won't be able to touch it until next summer when we'll move to Paris...).
So let me show you the progress I made last weekend.
First of all, A big thank you to all my sponsors: Corsair, EKWB, Hardware Labs, Cooling Lab and Pexon PCs!
I started by putting those sexy water blocks on the M6F. They look amazing!
As the MB shield was off, I had some time to work on something I previewed in a previous updates, the motherboard logo.
Despite of the new M8F that has RGB capabilities, the Maximus VI Formula only offer red LED color for the central logo.
Well, until now.
I cut the logo using my Silhouette Cameo, and cut a small LED stripe that should fit perfectly.
Perfect length! Now need to cut the rear of the shield to let the LED stripe cable some space.
I really love the result. Can't wait to see it in action!
Now, time to put the shield back on the motherboard.
Next on the list what the GPU block.
I really love the black stock cooler, but something better is coming.
EKWB goodness!
The rest of the day consisted in this:
The bends from the radiator chamber to the upper chamber was a PITA to do, but I really love the result.
That's all for today, but as I'm a nice person, I'll give you a preview of what is coming in the next update.
Hanshin
New member
Time has come for the final update guys! 
I would love to start by saying a big thank you to my sponsors: Corsair, EKWB, Hardware Labs, Cooling Lab and Pexon PCs! . It have been a fantastic project to work on, and I couldn't have been able to do it without your support!
So after many hours working on the Hikari Project, the build is finally finished! Like I said in previous updates, I had a very short time left to finish the build, but I was finally able to do it (minus the power switch, but I have been waiting for Dimastech to send it to me for more than 2 monthes....).
But more than words, let me show final pictures of the HKR Project.
Let there be light!
And, in bonus, my setup before we move.
Corsair Strafe RGB keyboard, Corsair Scimitar RGB mouse, Corsair Void Wireless headset and Dell U3415w monitor (I will make some more screenshots of those awesome peripherals soon).
I'm really happy with the result. It's very close to what I had in mind the first time I imagined the Hikari project.
There will surely be a V2 (and maybe a mATX version) though!
Thank you too guys for following the project, your comments and nice words have been such a fantastic motivation!
I would love to start by saying a big thank you to my sponsors: Corsair, EKWB, Hardware Labs, Cooling Lab and Pexon PCs! . It have been a fantastic project to work on, and I couldn't have been able to do it without your support!
So after many hours working on the Hikari Project, the build is finally finished! Like I said in previous updates, I had a very short time left to finish the build, but I was finally able to do it (minus the power switch, but I have been waiting for Dimastech to send it to me for more than 2 monthes....).
But more than words, let me show final pictures of the HKR Project.
Let there be light!
And, in bonus, my setup before we move.
Corsair Strafe RGB keyboard, Corsair Scimitar RGB mouse, Corsair Void Wireless headset and Dell U3415w monitor (I will make some more screenshots of those awesome peripherals soon).
I'm really happy with the result. It's very close to what I had in mind the first time I imagined the Hikari project.
There will surely be a V2 (and maybe a mATX version) though!
Thank you too guys for following the project, your comments and nice words have been such a fantastic motivation!
Dawelio
Active member
And, in bonus, my setup before we move.
Corsair Strafe RGB keyboard, Corsair Scimitar RGB mouse, Corsair Void Wireless headset and Dell U3415w monitor (I will make some more screenshots of those awesome peripherals soon).
Really liking the build and like the nice touch of having the middle fan in a white ring and the rest black
But yeah, I do agree with Feronix on the height and depth of the case ^_^
Also, really loving your setup dude!
... How do you find that monitor though? Looks really nice and upon further inspection of Google, I noticed it's also curved?. Is that true? Really nice and clean build - Just like your setup, I'm lovin' it!
Hanshin
New member
Thank you!
I really love monolith in term of design, and that have been the main inspiration for the case.
For the monitor, I have been using it for near a year now, and I really love it!
I use it for work & gaming, and it's awesome. Some people complained about BLB issues with it, but flawless experience for me.
And yes, it's curvy. =00=
I really love monolith in term of design, and that have been the main inspiration for the case.
For the monitor, I have been using it for near a year now, and I really love it!
I use it for work & gaming, and it's awesome. Some people complained about BLB issues with it, but flawless experience for me.
And yes, it's curvy. =00=
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Hanshin
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coffeefoot
Member
First of all, this some of the best creative/building/modding work I have seen, bar none ! Secondly, could you elaborate on how you painted the motherboard ? Trying to learn this technique could make motherboard choices easier.
