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Update: 3D Printed 140mm Fan Grill & Lettering

I was finally able to mockup the 3D fan grill and IKONiK lettering....

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Starting Work On The Custom Reservoir:

I have determined the shape and design but, I needed to figure out the...

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PSU Shroud & Partial Pump Cover:

I made a template using hard stock because I knew that I would be changing the...

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Flipping The Motherboard:

Being the type of person I am I couldn't help but, flip the motherboard tray on the...

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3D Printing: Fan Grill Logos

I wanted to get started on the, “IKONiK” and “EKWB” logos I designed a couple days...

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And so it begins:

Meet The Dark...

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The Concept:

The plan is to...

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And so it comes to an end:

Its time for the last of final pics for the Dark Matter scratch build. I would have had...

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Updates Throughout The Build:

I managed to get the white bolts mounted in the water distribution block. I now need...

It's cool to see that you threw your hat in the ring. I was going to do this but, I figured I should wait till I move into the new shop before contest builds. I'm not the master of all but, if you...

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Water-Cooled By EKWB:

I decided to design a Water-Cooled By EKWB badge or piece that will more than likely go on...

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Since I had some time while I wait for the replacement o-rings I decided to move ahead with a few things I wanted to...

Here are some more updated pictures from the Case Mod World Series:

If you like the Dark Matter scratch build you can also vote here:

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Pics For Cooler Masters Case Mod World Series:

These are some of the pics taken for the Case Mod World Series. I...

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Final Assembly: It Has Begun

The time has arrived! I am finally ready for reassembly and wiring of all the parts,...

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Building Passthrough Plates:

Currently I'm working on building the pass-through plates that go on the front and...

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Gigabyte GTX 960 Xtreme Ed GPU Backplate Changes:

The first idea I had for the backplates didn't give me the look I...

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Update: Finishing Up The Rigid SLI Bridge

Now that I have the side pieces tacked onto the top I can prep it for its...

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LED Cables & Controllers Routed:

The LED system on the build is extremely complicated and requires the use of...

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Crazy Days Ahead:

Over the next three days I will be finishing up almost all of the case and mods. The last bit of...

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Cooler Master Sickleflow 120mm Fan Mods:

I will be using a Cooler Master 120mm fan on the back of the case. It has...

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Arrival: Supermicro C7Z170–OCE

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Vinyl For The Dual Voltmeter Gauge Mount:

I posted information on how I built the dual voltmeter gauge earlier in...

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Comparison Between CAD Design & The Build:

Once I get far enough along in the build I like to compare design...

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Update: Top Acrylic Grill Add-on Painted

Since it has been fairly warm I've had time to paint the freshly cut piece...