[Project log] white99 - Corsair Carbide Air 540

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

 

This Project will be sponsored by:

http://i.imgur.com/8rAQqIb.jpg

 

 

Hello community!

 

Today i want to start my new project

white99

and share the progress with you.

 

What to expect:

Because I like the outside of this case as it is most of the customization is going to happen inside the case.

I'm going to post updates every few days including my current work and photos.

If you have any questions or ideas please comment and i'll answer you.

 

I'll be using some parts of my old system but

i'm upgrading to x99 so most parts are new.

 

Hardware:

MB: Asus X99-Pro

CPU: Intel i7-5820k

GPU: Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970

RAM: Corsair LPX 4x4GB 2133MHz

PSU: be quiet! Straight Power E8 680w

 

The Idea:

I love the white and clean look of the Asus Motherboard so i'm going to make everything black/white.

I'll make a clean looking loop with solid tubing with white pastel coolant.

All the tubing comes from the top of the case and then goes straight down to the cpu and gpu,

I will show you some pics when the tubing arrives.

 

Here is all what i got so far, excluding HDDs, Soundcards and some other parts.

 

http://i.imgur.com/X5wKAEC.jpg

 

CPU and GPU are going to be liquid cooled and since

I'm using my Mo-ra 3 there won't be any radiators inside the case.

 

Love this case, but there are plenty of pictures of it so this one should be enough for the beginning.

 

http://i.imgur.com/T7O2WCx.jpg

 

The first package arrived today including the Mobo, RAM and CPU

 

http://i.imgur.com/w4b08j3.jpg

 

The Asus X99-PRO comes with a lot of extra stuff like an additional M.2 port and a wifi antenna

 

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

 

The chipset cooler looks really nice

 

http://i.imgur.com/iqdjZA7.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/ZI5LVZD.jpg

 

Also does the big white cover.

 

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

 

Intel i7-5820k, can't wait to build it in

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/r58xeoP.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/QdC4W2y.jpg

 

Hope this one will be more stable when overclocking than my 2500k was..

 

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

 

The Corsair LPX 4x4GB 2133MHz kit should be enough for the beginning,

once the ddr4 price drops i may get some Dominator with higher speed

 

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

 

although the heatspreader of the LPX looks nice, too

 

http://i.imgur.com/hIEbJ3n.jpg

 

Put it into to case to see how it fits.

 

http://i.imgur.com/68293bD.jpg

 

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

 

I hope you like what you see so far.

Now i have to wait for the water cooling parts.

 

Cheers,

 

Matteo

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/8rAQqIb.jpg

 

 

 

 

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UPDATE:

 

Just found my nexus + replacement display and i might be going to build it into the front of the case to use it as a display

 

http://i.imgur.com/jv4LBO7.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/8rAQqIb.jpg

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http://i.imgur.com/OZkCQ9x.jpg?1

 

First Update:

 

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

 

Post from EK Water Blocks!

 

http://i.imgur.com/7FxZ3j2.jpg

 

EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel Plexi

EK-RES X3 250

EK-HDC Fittings 12mm G1/4 - Nickel

EK-AF Angled 90° G1/4 - Nickel

EK-HD Tube 10/12mm

EK-Ekoolant Pastel WHITE

 

http://i.imgur.com/vQiK1sj.jpg

 

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

 

Shiny fittings!

 

http://i.imgur.com/gCGOn3i.jpg

 

And a sexy CPU block :wub:

 

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

 

Huuuuuuge!

 

http://i.imgur.com/AiJV5ZR.jpg

 

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

 

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

 

A big thanks to

 

http://i.imgur.com/8rAQqIb.jpg

for this great support!

 

But I also got some case fans ;)

 

http://i.imgur.com/Py71FGT.jpg

 

Really quiet

 

http://i.imgur.com/IMiSn4s.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/32tTOWf.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/0sssZI8.jpg

 

Cheers,

 

Matteo

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http://i.imgur.com/OZkCQ9x.jpg?1

 

Second Update:

 

Ok here are the photos of the build :)

It's not finished yet so don't worry about the ugly cables etc.

 

What still needs to be done:

 

-Painting the soundcard white

-modding inside and outside of the case

-sleeving cables

 

http://i.imgur.com/uQ0dpKW.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/0EWSdL7.jpg

 

This must be the most sexy waterblock!

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/ck6hhOH.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/dO46tFd.jpg

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/o2KfAXG.jpg

 

i really hope you like the tubing and the build so far! :)

 

Cheers,

 

Matteo

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Some extra shots:

 

http://i.imgur.com/Dzql92n.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/F97NUio.jpg

 

I put the fans on the outside off the case so i got some more space inside

 

http://i.imgur.com/fLvnT2p.jpg

 

Cheers,

 

Matteo

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Third Update:

 

Hello Community,

 

i'm happy to present you my next sponsor!

 

http://i.imgur.com/zkywph5.jpg

They will support me with tools, sleeve and more.

If you live in Germany take a look at their page,

i'll post some photos when everythings arrives.

 

 

Cheers,

 

Matteo

 

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Fourth Update:

 

Sleeve Sleeve Sleeve!

 

Got my package from Gosumodz and already finished my cables.

Have Fun!:biggrin:

 

http://i.imgur.com/515WqrL.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/Y9bPVsi.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/rL4SAaa.jpg

 

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

 

Now some sleeve testing, it's really dense but i would recommend to use white sleeve only with white wire!

 

http://i.imgur.com/Hs8kUNg.jpg

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/qVXoqI2.jpg

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/BNvyjD0.jpg

 

And here are the finished cables!

 

http://i.imgur.com/72E1X3N.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/x2uZAuV.jpg

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/2SNwM9v.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/GsnJR54.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/a4pBcxY.jpg

 

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

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/BTSRW2x.jpg

 

I hope you love it as much as i do!:biggrin:

 

 

Cheers,

 

Matteo

 

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[c-attack]

Sigh... that's almost what my build looks like or at least when I was dreaming about it. Nice work. I always loved the Bionic fans and was disappointed they never came out with 140mm model as originally planned. I even have a Soundblaster Z lying around somewhere.

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Sigh... that's almost what my build looks like or at least when I was dreaming about it. Nice work. I always loved the Bionic fans and was disappointed they never came out with 140mm model as originally planned. I even have a Soundblaster Z lying around somewhere.

 

Thanks!

Yeah the fans are great, i think you're not the only one whos disappointed about this.

 

But i also have some updates, didn't post for a while since i had to do something else.

At first i tried the app TwomonUSB which turns my tablet into a display so i can build it into the case. It does its job very well for what i have planned.

 

http://i.imgur.com/qZqP7WR.jpg

 

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

 

I also took my soundcard apart and painted it white so it fits the rest of the build. It was pretty easy and looks great, i hope you like it too!

 

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

 

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

 

http://i.imgur.com/Dc6oEmC.jpg

 

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

 

But that's not everything, i also got some packages!

 

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

 

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

 

I'll post more the next days, so stay tuned!;):

 

Cheers!

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Hello again,

 

here is what was in the packages :biggrin:

 

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

 

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

 

And a little detail shot, love this design! :D:

 

http://i.imgur.com/sH7b5X4.jpg

 

Aaaand something i'm working on at the moment ;):

 

http://i.imgur.com/RkSmU4A.jpg

 

Stay tuned! :p: