My Submission: Project Rampage II

[kaiqi07]

Partial Bitspower Fittings (rest of half in two other rigs)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/855/m2na.jpg

 

Bitspower 90 Degree Rotaries

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/543/zt9s.jpg

 

Bitspower T / L / Q Joint Rotaries (9 more in my rigs)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/812/8wmg.jpg

 

Bitspower Triple Snake Rotaries

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/547/0ws5.jpg

 

Bitspower Compression Fittings and Multi Link Adapters

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/440/ekkp.jpg

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

Last week I bought 2 pieces of 780TI GTX, one is Zotac and the other was Gigabyte.

 

Due to worry that might have compatibility issues (yes I know they are all reference), so I called up the shop and request to change my Zotac to Gigabyte. Wish granted and the Zotac was exchanged which now both my 780Ti are Gigabyte.

 

After I purchased both of them, the thought of doing Tri SLI is strong. So I called up the distro and asked if they could help me arrange to see if there are anymore stock for the gigabyte 780TI reference card. As the new stock came in which are the Gigabyte 780TI windforce, the reference version will soon be history.

 

Glad that the distro managed to secure one last piece for me and today went down to make my purchase.

 

Gigabyte 780TI GTX Tri SLI in boxes

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Gigabyte 780TI GTX Tri SLI Lined Up

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3139/e7qg.jpg

 

Gigabyte 780TI GTX Tri SLI

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I had also ordered additional set of Aquacomputer Kyrographics Nickel Acrylic Glass 780TI with backplate for this newly acquired 780TI. Can't wait for the blocks and backplates to arrive.

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

I removed both my Bitspower Universal Galaxy DIMM4 blocks (Nickel) and Aquaero 5 blocks (Copper with Stainless Steel plate). Bitspower DIMM Blocks, started to flake, which explains the reason why I have to go for removal of nickel and nickel plate them again.

 

As most of my blocks in my loop are nickel, so I decided to plate my Aquaero 5 copper blocks as well.

 

Do note that one of the Bitspower Universal Galaxy DIMM block has nickel flaking appearing various spots. As I had painted one of the Aquaero 5 stainless steel cover plate before, I had used dremel to remove the paint (bad move) which explains the uneven surface.

 

Before Plating Process

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Bitspower Universal Galaxy DIMM4 After Plating

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Aquaero 5 Water Blocks After Plating

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Leak Testing the blocks

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After running the simple setup for 30min, no signs of leaking. Glad I had made the choice and went ahead to nickel plate the blocks. As these blocks have screw threads, so plating thickness can't be too thick.

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

Upon collection of the Bitspower D5 V2 pump top and mod kit, I fixed the kit to my newly bought D5 pump. In total I have 3 sets of the D5 with Bitspower kit for this build which one of them are running my current rig. I had also applied carbon fibre film on all of my pump's mod kit as well.

 

D5 with Bitspower Pump Top and Mod Kit

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Rear view of the D5 pump with Bitspower kit

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Close up of D5 Mod Kit with Carbon Fibre Film Applied

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For the upcoming stuff to do list includes:

- Create a I/O Panel Cover

- Create a SSD Mounting Plate

- Soldering 5mm LEDs (5 Sets of 2 LEDs)

- Soldering 3mm LEDs (3 Sets of 2 LEDs)

- Fixing up all LEDs

- Routing of cables (LEDs/Fans)

- Mounting blocks to my 780TIs

- Modding of AQC 780TIs backplate

- Nickel Plating of 780TIs backplate

- Nickel Plating of EK HF Supremacy block

- Tear down of current rig

- Migration of rig

- Leak Test

 

I had sleeved almost all of my items. I am expecting a small shipment from Tao Bao to arrive during the 3rd week of December. I am hoping that I could receive my AQC shipment soon by then.

 

Stuff which are arriving/ ordered:

- Dual 6pin PCI E Custom Cables

- Dual 6+2pin PCI E Custom Cables

- 8+4 CPU Custom Cables

- Aluminum Case Feet

- Bitspower 90 Degrees Rotary Extender (4 Pieces)

- Aquacomputer Kyrographics 780TI Acrylic Glass Nickel (3 Sets)

- Aquacomputer 780TI Backplate (3 Sets)

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

As wife is not around for these 3 weeks, I finally have the time to get more things done.

 

First, I had sleeved both my rear panel and mid plate lightbox cables. I had also sleeved all three of my D5 pumps' cables as well.

 

I am almost done with all of my sleeving and left with the soldering of all of my LEDs (RGB/ White LEDs).

 

As for the casing, I decided to start on some cable management on all of the cables that are leading from Aquaero 5s/ Power/Reset switches as well as front panel USB 3.0 cables.

 

Here are the results, do note it is still in progress. Will be doing some simple mods at the rear panel.

 

Rear Panel (In Progress)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/34/atxx.jpg

 

Front View of the Rear Panel Cable/ Fittings Routing

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Mid Chamber

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As for my pumps. I had decided to place the pumps in front of my flex bay radiator with the rear mod kit facing outwards.

 

My next plan is to create a mounting plate for my SSDs which also acts as a cable cover to hide all of my PSU cables routing to various components (Mobo, GPUs, SSDs)

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

I had custom made more stuffs. These cards are meant to help in my cable management and had done a few prototypes to archieve the end results.

 

- Cables (24p/ 8p/ 6p Panel Pass Through to be mounted on the mobo plate.

- Mobo plate rear panel with cover

- SSD Mounting Plate

- Cable Clips (24p/ 8p/ 6p/ 14p)

The cable clips are designed and cut. The goal for these cable clips are to replace my previous method of using zip ties to cable manage the cables. Using these comb like clips, I just have to snap the cables into place and it will be held tightly and firmly in place. I am very pleased that this method works and I will get more cut as the Seasonic 24pins for CPU are actually leading out to 27 cables. So will have to create the 27pins design for the 24pin cables.

 

Custom Design and Laser Cut Cable Clips

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1793722/

 

Different Sizes Cable Clips

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1793723/

 

Cable Clip Installation on 8Pin ATX

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1793724/

 

Installed the 8+6 Pins Cable Clips to my GPUs

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1793725/

 

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1793726/

 

I also did a simple modification to my SLI cover. I bended the hex acrylic fit the metal cover nicely.

 

Bended Hex Design on SLI Cover

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1793727/

 

I will take the pictures of the Cable Pass Through Panel for the Motherboard Tray within these few days as I need to do some changes to the dimension and adding more holes before I could mount it in.

[kaiqi07]

Update:

 

I had purchased a Logitech G700s to replace my aging Cyborg RAT 9 and also 2 X Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200RPM HDD for my media and games storage drive. Will try to mount them at the bottom chamber at the rear of the casing. I am still deciding on how to mount them securely.

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I also did some mod to the rear panel.

 

I had design the rear panel in various layers.

 

- Base Plate

- Routing Plate (For routing cables)

- Cover Plate Base

- Top Plate (SSD Mounting)

Rear Panel

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/802/q3s0.jpg

 

I had also done up the 24p and 3 X 8 + 6p PCI E Cables pass through panel which I will take the photos tonight. This is not the final design as I intend to do some minor changes to the 3 X 8 + 6p PCI E holes.

 

All RGB LEDs soldering, sleeving had completed as well. The next phase of my modding is left with fixing in the LED strips and routing of all cables in the rig before I will start my migration sometime this weekend or next week.

 

I will be collecting some items today which includes,

- Seasonic Custom Cable (4 Pin Molex Extension)

- Seasonic Custom Cable (8 + 4 ATX CPU)

- Seasonic Custom Cable (Dual 6+2Pin PCI E)

- Seasonic Custom Cable (Dual 6Pin PCI E)

- Dual PSU Startup PCB X 2

- Black Aluminum Case Feet

- 50cm X 80cm Extra XXL Mouse Pad

 

I still have the following items awaiting to be delivered

- Seasonic Custom Cable (24pin CPU)

- Seasonic Custom Cable (Dual 24pin CPU for dual PSU Setup)

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

For the past two days, I was finalizing the cable routing and also mounting up all of the cables into the STH10.

 

Earlier, I had done up a Cable Pass Through Panel for my build and I am very happy that it works perfectly. Had slowly and painstakingly removed each cable and sew through the panel yesterday and the results are very nice.

 

Cable Pass Through Panel

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/962/2b24.jpg

 

Cable Pass Through Panel with Custom Cable Clips

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Cable Pass Through Panel Mounted

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9647/jnob.jpg

 

Cable Pass Through Panel Mounted with 24pin and 6 Sets of PCI E

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Dual D5 with Bitspower Mod Kit and V2 Clear Plexi Top

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From the above photos, The cables were all tied with my custom clips and were pass through the cables holes on the panel. This had helped to cable managed my huge chunk of cables a lot as just the PCI E cables alone have a total of 42 cables and if include my seasonic 24pin (it has 27 cables in total). it has a total of 69 cables.

 

For Rear Cable Management, I leave it as it is for now till I migrate all of my parts in. I planned to migrate all of my parts into the STH10 tomorrow.

 

I had also started sawing the E22 rigid tubes into manageable sizes as well. Hoping all these preparation will help in hasten the completion of the rig.

 

Updates:

 

I started dismantling my current rig and started the work on the rigid tubing on the ram blocks, CPU block as well as RIVE blocks.

 

Not an easy task just to measure the correct length accurately and cutting them.

 

I also did a small mod to cover the I/O panel.

I/O Panel Cover

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/850/67tm.jpg

Motherboard Blocks with Rigid Tubing

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/850/2t7j.jpg

 

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/40/pcwx.jpg

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

Loop is all done. All cables are also tidied. Now what is left is to fill the loop up and start leak testing. As this is my first venture into hard tubing, I am eager to see the end results. Sadly, that the Aqua Computer 780TI blocks and backplate yet to arrive.

 

To prep for the arrival of the blocks, I had decided to install QDC to enable me to add in the GPU later.

 

Here are some images of the end product after 4 months of hard work, planning, manufacturing custom parts, and also new components. Come January 2014, the blocks will arrive and the whole build will be complete. Hope by then my sponsored caselabs window and kingston SSD will arrive as well.

 

Sneak Peek: Project Rampage II Mid Chamber

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/827/ylns.jpg

 

 

Sneak Peek: Project Rampage II Rear

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This marks a milestone for my Custom PC building. I had pushed myself pretty hard in terms of design, and planning. A lot of details and thoughts were put into the minor details. Putting my ideas into reality. I could not had done this without lots of friends from this forum. I can't wait for the whole build to be fully complete.

 

Thanks again everyone and hope you all will enjoy this festive season with your love ones. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance. Be going away to meet my wife in Vietnam. Cant wait to see my daughter and wife. Miss them dearly...

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

After months of waiting, my Aqua Computer Kryrographics 780TI blocks and backplate finally arrived.

 

Went to pick them up and was eager to open the packages. Once again I am impressed with the built quality of German stuff.

 

3 Sets of Aquacomputer Kryrographics 780TI Nickel Acrylic Glass

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Aquacomputer Kryrographics 780TI Nickel Acrylic Glass

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/39/vcsk.jpg

 

Aquacomputer Kryrographics 780TI Backplate

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/89/mlbo.jpg

 

Aquacomputer Kryrographics 780TI Blocks and Backplates

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/571/h8pq.jpg

 

Finally, all of my stuff arrived. I just need to find time to drain the loop and mount the blocks onto the 780TIs.

 

I had took some images of the motherboard loop as well as the cable pass through panel

Motherboard Loop

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/706/kvbu.jpg

 

PCI E Cables Pass Through Panel

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/811/7rz0.jpg

 

Updates:

 

I did a fairly simple mod to my new Kyrographics Backplate. As Rampage IV Extreme top PCI E slot and I/O panel gap is very slim (3mm). I will have to do some modification to the new backplate (4 - 5mm) in order to be able to slide in the GPU with backplate to the first PCI E lane.

 

What I had done is simply saw the edge off. Using a saw to saw off a 25 X 30mm piece off and file the edges down. After filing the edges, I used my matt black spray paint and coat the edges.

 

Here are some images of the end results of this fairly simple mod.

 

Modification to Kyrographics 780TI Backplate

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/36/8lmb.jpg

 

Top (original), Bottom (modded)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/843/k5uf.jpg

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

I found some time this week to start to work on my 780TIs. I had ordered a canister of Plasti Dip matt black for my PCI bracket.

 

I wish to paint my PCI bracket to black to be able to fit into the theme and yet be able to remove the paint easily if RMA (Touch Wood) is needed.

 

So the solution is Plasti Dip, not cheap but well worth the money.

 

This is the end result of Plasti Dip on my PCI bracket.

 

Painted PCI Bracket with Black Silicon Dust Caps

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/22/uic7.jpg

 

Before Mounting AQC Kyrographics 780TI Acrylic Glass and Backplate

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780TI Stock Cooler Removed

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AQC Kyrographics 780TI Block Mounted (Closeup)

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AQC Kyrographics 780TI Block Mounted

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AQC Kyrographics 780TI Block Mounted with Backplate

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/34/xfj6.jpg

[kaiqi07]

After installing 3 sets of 780TIs blocks and backplates. It it finally time for me to mount them into the rig. This is one of the major phase of my build which marks my build really close to completion.

 

But upon installing the GPUs into the rig, I found out that due to the GPU port's height gave me some issues. I am unable to mount the GPUs with 2 Slots options and had to use the 3 Slots due to the height of the GPU ports. This means I can only run the GPUs at 16X 8X 8X, but it will cost minimal frame rate lost.

 

I am using parallel flow for my GPUs, this will ensure a normalized temps for all of the GPUs. Flow rate will not be affected as I am running a single loop with triple D5 pumps. I had observed my flow rate and 5% decrease in flow rate after mounting the 3 sets of 780TIs.

 

For the changes in PCI slots, it also means the custom SLI cover cant be used in this build. I will have to redesign a new SLI bridge cover.

 

But on the positive side, due to the increase space in-between the GPUs. I will have a clear view of the beautiful acrylic glass of the blocks and also able to show more of the crystal links for the SLI links.

 

GPUs temperatures are great. Idle temperatures are hovering 26 - 31 degrees Celsius. I had yet to test my temperatures on load, but so far during gaming it never hit 40 degrees as far as I observed.

 

Here are some of the sneak peaks of how the setup looks like.

Overall Shot of the Mid Chamber Loop (Motherboard and GPUs)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/842/v1yk.jpg

 

Inlet to GPUs from D5 pumps

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/819/km4f.jpg

 

Inlet to Bitspower Universal Galaxy from GPU

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/713/ebe1.jpg

 

More Sneak Peaks

ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Loop Order

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/202/g48k.jpg

 

Dual D5 Pumps with Bitspower D5 Mod Kit and V2 Pump Top (Mid Chamber)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/833/f5qp.jpg

 

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/854/5hq4.jpg

 

Tri SLI 780TIs

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/836/ovqr.jpg

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

I had finally replaced the faulty Aquaero 5 XT with the new Aquaero 6 Pro. I had to redesign the whole of front panel plates to accommodate the Aquaero 6 Pro as it has different cutouts comparing to the Aquaero 5 XT.

 

But for sure, now it has a uniformed look due to the both the AQ5 and AQ6 are the PRO versions.

 

I also decide to do up some cover plates for my SSD, PSU as well as SLI Bridge.

 

Custom PSU Cover Plate

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/268/rwtn.jpg

 

For my SLI Bridge I had used the design "Flow" to indicate the directional of coolant flow.

 

Custom SLI Bridge

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/191/wyxa.jpg

 

Custom SSD Cover Plates

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/545/k2ur.jpg

 

All of the above custom plates had been cut and I will take more images of them tonight after mounting them.

 

Right now, I am just left with the Top Chamber window to be cut. So close to completion!

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

 

I am glad to receive the 2nd sponsored Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD from Kingston. This new SSD will replaced my ADATA SSD which was used for my operating system bootup drive. I am glad to have all of my three SSD to be of the same brand and have the unified look.

 

Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD Sponsored from Kingston

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/59/ip7y.jpg

 

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/819/dtwz.jpg

 

Since all of the SSDs and components had arrived. I started to work on the minor improvements of aesthetics of this build which includes cutting cover plates for the various components.

 

After designing and drawn out the design for my custom plates for PSU, SSD and SLI bridge. I sent the drawings to be laser cut.

 

As the rear panel has a very tight mounting space, I would have to use a 2mm acrylic for the SSD plates.

 

Here are the end results of the cover plates.

 

Custom SSD Cover Plates:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/844/dskf.jpg

 

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/198/2pif.jpg

 

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/691/3xf7.jpg

 

Custom PSU Cover Plate

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/543/t3ii.jpg

 

 

As I had made changes to the PCI E slots, I could not use the previous SLI cover that I had made. I had to redesign the whole plate again, instead of the earlier planned "Flow" design. I decided to use hex shapes instead. Using a 2 ply design to create the same contrast that I had done for the rest of the design for my Project Rampage II.

Custom SLI Bridge (Redesigned and remake)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/513/f9i9.jpg

 

I had also removed the faulty Aquaero 5 XT and replaced it with Aquaero 6 Pro. Relooped and also redo the whole of Front Panel Aquaero Cutout.

 

Dual Aquaero 5 Pro and Auqaero 6 Pro Panel

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/546/55b4.jpg

 

I be doing a simple mod to my rear panel to have a light bar illuminating the rear panel and also getting my top chamber window cut as well in the coming weeks.

[kaiqi07]

Sneak Peak

 

Below are some pictures taken of the current state of my build. All mods and loop is done finally, and last left the top chamber window to be cut.

 

Project Rampage II - Top chamber window to be cut

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Above image shows demciflex filters installed at the front grill which was brilliantly stealth and camo with the black panels. It also shows the side vents light box as well. I had also swapped the default power switch with a White LED anti vandal switch and also installed silicon dust caps to camo the USB/ audio headphone holes. The silicon dust caps are installed to ensure there are no other other than black on the front panel device could be seen as well as keeping dust away from my rig.

 

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Above images are mainly from the mid chamber images, I will show more images of top chamber as well as the rig's exterior and overall shots.

[kaiqi07]

Updates:

Since my rig is more or less done up, so I am concentrating on pimping my audio setup.

 

Replaced my AKG Q701 with Beyerdynamic T90. Less leakage from the T90 as the Q701 was leaking badly and wife complained.

 

Had also custom made two pairs of Belden cables, one pair RCA to RCA (Audiolab M Dac > Schiit Lyr), XLR to RCA (Audiolab M DAC > Aktimate Maxi)

 

This is the colorized imaged of my audio setup.

 

Project Rampage II Desktop Audio Setup

http://i.imgur.com/7bsVhn9l.jpg

 

Beyerdynamic T90 and Sennheiser Momentum Infiniti Red Bull

http://i.imgur.com/Ce0sMrIl.jpg

 

iRiver AK100 with Vorzuge AmpDuo, UM Miracles, Rooth Elpis

http://i.imgur.com/DAOVA2yl.jpg

[Corsair James]

This looks like an incredible build and has very high workmanship Kaiqi. However, is this going to be a submission for the contest?

[kaiqi07]

This looks like an incredible build and has very high workmanship Kaiqi. However, is this going to be a submission for the contest?

 

Yes. I am submittng this for the contest.

[Corsair James]

Yes. I am submittng this for the contest.

 

I only see 1 Corsair part in your system components list. Are you going to expand on the parts used?

[frozentarzan007]

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6018/utuk.jpg

 

Sponsors

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1808324/

http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1808325/

 

 

 

isn't this a non sponsor contest?

[Conners]

I myself think this build is for a professional category. I do know what Corsair thinks, but any thing above a novice unless otherwise stated should not be considered. After all most of us don't do this for a living with all the fancy perks you show...

 

Just regular peeps with our own money, without sponsors money to burn on fancy name plates and other gagets...

[kaiqi07]

I myself think this build is for a professional category. I do know what Corsair thinks, but any thing above a novice unless otherwise stated should not be considered. After all most of us don't do this for a living with all the fancy perks you show...

 

Just regular peeps with our own money, without sponsors money to burn on fancy name plates and other gagets...

 

I am happy that you thought I am classify as professional category but let me correct you. I am not professional modder and you be surprised my RL job does not involves in any modding or PC building industry.

 

I wish to rebuke your opinions about my build as it kinda angers me when I see irresponsible replies you had given. Having sponsors does not mean this whole build is being fully sponsored.

 

May I ask you how much a difference in terms of savings I am going to save just by being sponsored the casing accessories as well as 2 X SSDs.

 

So when being sponsored, it does not mean I dont pay a single cent in this build.

 

The gear, the wc setup, the time and money spend on modding is a lot more compared to the sponsored parts.

 

Besides the casing accessories and dual SSD that was sponsored, rest of the parts are being paid from my own personal pocket.

 

Fancy name plates,all of them I paid to get it done. I designed it myself and gotten it laser cut just for your info. I am just dedicating my time and effort in modding something which I like and enjoy. I don't gain any monetary benefits out of this also.

 

Caselabs are kind enough to sponsor me the casing accessories as I had already purchased more than 1K USD in their casing and accessories.

 

Kingston are willing to sponsor due to the effort they saw I had put it in this build.

 

In my honest opinion, I am totally fine that I am not qualified in this competition. As I am here just to share my build and thats about it.

 

From your above comments, seems that you are just sour that others had done a better job in doing up a nice rig or to those whom are willing to spend on something they like or love.

[kaiqi07]

isn't this a non sponsor contest?

 

I don't remember reading the rules that sponsored PCs builds are not allowed in this competition except the rules of the PC has to be solely owned by the builder.

 

I just which to clarify that this build is solely owned by me. Anyway I guess I won't be qualified in this competition for this build as I only owns one of the Corsair products in my build.

 

But all is fine, as I am just happy to share my build log here in Corsair forum. Cheers mate! :biggrin:

[Conners]

I am happy that you thought I am classify as professional category but let me correct you. I am not professional modder and you be surprised my RL job does not involves in any modding or PC building industry.

 

I wish to rebuke your opinions about my build as it kinda angers me when I see irresponsible replies you had given. Having sponsors does not mean this whole build is being fully sponsored.

 

May I ask you how much a difference in terms of savings I am going to save just by being sponsored the casing accessories as well as 2 X SSDs.

 

So when being sponsored, it does not mean I dont pay a single cent in this build.

 

The gear, the wc setup, the time and money spend on modding is a lot more compared to the sponsored parts.

 

Besides the casing accessories and dual SSD that was sponsored, rest of the parts are being paid from my own personal pocket.

 

Fancy name plates,all of them I paid to get it done. I designed it myself and gotten it laser cut just for your info. I am just dedicating my time and effort in modding something which I like and enjoy. I don't gain any monetary benefits out of this also.

 

Caselabs are kind enough to sponsor me the casing accessories as I had already purchased more than 1K USD in their casing and accessories.

 

Kingston are willing to sponsor due to the effort they saw I had put it in this build.

 

In my honest opinion, I am totally fine that I am not qualified in this competition. As I am here just to share my build and thats about it.

 

From your above comments, seems that you are just sour that others had done a better job in doing up a nice rig or to those whom are willing to spend on something they like or love.

 

 

And a nice build it is....I give you that.

[Corsair James]

Thanks for the great build gallery Kaiqi. I'll move this to our system gallery in the Enthusiast forum as while you don't qualify for the competition, there are plenty of people who still want to see your progress.