Peter Brands Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 In December 2012 Justin from Parvum systems asked me if I wanted to do a small build in their new acrylic m-ATX case. Since I was kinda busy with 2 other projects I helped him with 2 other casemodders (Kier & K.enny) who wanted to do a new build. Justin still sent me a case for the help also on some adjustments to the design.... and in my favourite color scheme At the same time I won an awesome prize in the CooledPC contest. So made a deal with EKWB I could trade the prize package for products that fit the Parvum case. Another small build was born. So decided to make some buildlogs, I just loved the case! Won't be a huge casemod, more a watercooled build with lots of pics Hardware Intel Core i5 2550K ASUS Maximus V GENE ASUS GTX690 Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB 2133Mhz Corsair Neutron 240GB 2X Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1300W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Parvum had some cool teasers before we got them (Top one is for K.3nny) In the meantime ordered some fans. And the mainboard. Was able to buy nice gpu second hand. (partly trade/buy) In my opinion the best looking reference cooler ever. Also probably going to use a Pci-e extender in this build. Ordered UV and blue ledstrips. And some extension cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Unpacking! Always fun Here a huge post with the first impression about the Parvum case. Justin also sent some extra's, something he wanted to try Something that really made me crazy The case was protected with styrofoam, the case and I were super static loaded.... The inlayed logo Just had to see those fans running Nice way to find your led board to make some UV shots. So soldered it the next day. Personally I like this case a lot cause of the placement for the parts. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Here the CooledPC unpacking. Was able to arrange with Eddy to change the original prizes for products I was able to use in this Parvum build. Better for both of us The cpu that will be used for this build was also in the package. And some extra aluminum CSQ logo's. And the watercooling products. Thanks Eddy & Niko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Another update with lots of pics. First fitting the hardware. The idea to have the GPU in sight. By using a PCI-e extender. Lovely evening of 'blocking' by candlelight. Glad I had such a small mini torx. Chip nice and clean. Total view. (To bad the mosfet block isn't available in acrylic) And a nice package from Cooler Master Benelux. Bedankt Marco! First thing to do ... I thought .. Ordered the wrong size fan. Still want to see the effect. Comes in handy with cases like these. Fans mounted. And found out the standard EK rad isn't going to fit in the top, had to use a thinner one, even that was close. Top fans and radiator mounted too. And front. Next day the 140mm fan for PSU also arrived. Re-drilled the holes cause the standard fan is 135mm. White Lamptron replaced with a green Bulgin. Heatshrink and sleeve to hide it inside. Test with UV/blue leds. And hardware inside to see how it looks. Also started with a first setup for the loop. All still temporary. Black instead of blue tape around the extender. (Will be out of sight) Next update more sawing and sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Already spotted some pics online from people polishing their waterblocks. Seemed like a great plan for this build too All I used for the polishing: P1500 P2000 P3000 and wax About 3-5 minutes with each for this result. So lets do the rest too Cpu block also done. But was missing something. So.. That's better. Wanted to do it the easy way so kept the block and plexi in their place, just used a few pieces of tape to protect. Took a little longer cause of the size. Also replaced the old bolts for stainless steel ones, also polished those. And the switch. Result .. I'm satisfied. And in the spotlight 'spotlight'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 Small mod this time Because I'm using an EK MEM block for this build and since I'm going to use a Dominator Platinum kit tried to make something to keep the Platinum look. At the start I wanted a small hole and keep the text. But it disappeared after 5 seconds with P1000 .. it wasn't punched in that deep. Time for an other approach. Just a few hours of filings and sanding And done. Glued it on a few points. I know it's a totally useless mod, specially since watercooling Ram isn't needed.. Still I like the looks and doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Received a most awesome package from Corsair! These products will also be used in a next project. For example the lightbars will be for a next project. Still wanted to see them assembled for myself You're awesome Gareth, thanks! After I helped Acid_Rain with his project he insisted to use his extensions. Fine to me .. they look great! Thanks Birkir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Small update! Material softer then POM, lovely to work with, Polywood. 3M Velco, super strong. On request a small howto polish EK CSQ blocks. Can't wait to fill it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Brands Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 And another update. Had a day off at work ...... so back to work Finally an opportunity to work with E22 tubing After one day of measuring, sawing and filing. And ... something I wanted to do a long time .. filling the loop First with clear cause of the leak testing. After that adding the Mayhems UV laser green. (Thought this was cool ) And a little video of the filling + adding UV laser green to the loop with the pump running. Must See! Also ordered some extra ledstrips. On to the next, maybe last update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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