Project Half Life

**realneil** · 16-01-2013 09:39

You may need an exterminator. I noticed a Rat by the door in one of the pictures,................

**Solara2xb** · 16-01-2013 13:22

Originally Posted by realneil

You may need an exterminator. I noticed a Rat by the door in one of the pictures,................

- That rat also roams around the house and chases away my neighbors cat....

**MattyMatt** · 16-01-2013 22:38

FINALLY some pictures. Looks good.

**SamCR3** · 16-01-2013 23:19

Originally Posted by Solara2xb

- That rat also roams around the house and chases away my neighbors cat....

I have two rats in my house - Rat Terrier Chihuahua Hybrids to be exact. Their names are Giz (on the left) and Mo (right).

**xD3aDPooLx** · 19-01-2013 04:13

Who did the paint kenny?

**Solara2xb** · 19-01-2013 04:30

My buddy did.. he does all my paint work. He's painted 5 cases for me already..

**JamesLT3** · 20-01-2013 20:23

Love the color Kenny and I'm not a big fan of orange! Your friend has some mad skill. How's thing coming along? :thumbup:

**kewlbreze77** · 21-01-2013 22:39

That's one hell of a paint job!

**Solara2xb** · 22-01-2013 02:36

Originally Posted by JamesLT3

Love the color Kenny and I'm not a big fan of orange! Your friend has some mad skill. How's thing coming along? :thumbup:

Thanks James,

The case is sitting idle right now in my garage covered up... I bought a Asus X79 pro Mobo for this build and a i7 3820 however I am having issues with the board.
I just got a RMA request from Asus so I am sending the board to them. I can't seem to get the board to post. Can't tell what is wrong with it. Tried all the trouble shooting items I would normally suggest to other memebers and no bueno.

Other then that I haven't had the time to do anything else. Still trying to catch up on some reviews and also I have been working on my CES article the last few days.

Originally Posted by kewlbreze77

That's one hell of a paint job!

Thanks!

**JamesLT3** · 22-01-2013 08:31

Originally Posted by Solara2xb

Thanks James,

The case is sitting idle right now in my garage covered up... I bought a Asus X79 pro Mobo for this build and a i7 3820 however I am having issues with the board.
I just got a RMA request from Asus so I am sending the board to them. I can't seem to get the board to post. Can't tell what is wrong with it. Tried all the trouble shooting items I would normally suggest to other memebers and no bueno.

Other then that I haven't had the time to do anything else. Still trying to catch up on some reviews and also I have been working on my CES article the last few days.

Thanks!

Ewww That sucks, but ive never had a problem with Asus's RMA...hope yours goes smoothly. I wish i could see the case in the sunlight like you said, im really diggin this color the more i look at it! Cant wait for your CES article,im sure its going to be a good read!

**Doctor_Death** · 22-01-2013 08:55

New paint looks great Kenny, but I'm still not sure about the white interior.

**Solara2xb** · 30-01-2013 14:46

Just a quick update on this 01/30/13 -

Haven't had a chance to really work on this. But I updated the parts list this morning.

Parts Updated
Mobo: Asus X79 Pro
CPU: Inel i7 3820
GPU: MSI GTX660

Cooling
CPU: EKWB Supremecy CSQ - Copper and Plexi
GPU: EKWB - CSQ GTX660 - Nickel and Plexi
Rad: Swiftech MCR280 - Swiftech MCR220 (or possbile MCR320)
Pump: MCP655

I originally didn't know if I was going to use that Asus X79 board in this build since I got a DOA board and had to send it for RMA to Asus.
I already purchased the CPU Chip at a good price (lets just say it was the price of a i3 3xxx series).
Now I am waiting for the board to come back from RMA.

In the meantime, I also updated my cooling parts. All my EKWB came in.
hopefully one I get caught up with reviews over the next few weeks Ill be able to out in sometime on working on this.

Res, I am still unsure which one I want to use. I have 3 res. here that I can use.

EKWB Dual 5.25" Bay Spin Res. (in black)
XSPC Dual Bay for the D5 pump
Danger Den 5.25 Dual Bay Clear Plexi Res.

I am also looking into some how fitting a MCR320 into the case instead of the MCR220. I pulled this Rad from my other PC.

hopefully once I get everything mock installed I can see how much space I have for everything.

**JamesLT3** · 30-01-2013 17:28

Cooling
CPU: EKWB Supremecy CSQ - Copper and Plexi
GPU: EKWB - CSQ GTX660 - Nickel and Plexi

You have very good taste Kenny!!I love these blocks, there super sexy!!!

EKWB Dual 5.25" Bay Spin Res. (in black)
^ The EK res gets my vote!!

**Solara2xb** · 30-01-2013 20:19

Originally Posted by JamesLT3

Cooling
CPU: EKWB Supremecy CSQ - Copper and Plexi
GPU: EKWB - CSQ GTX660 - Nickel and Plexi

You have very good taste Kenny!!I love these blocks, there super sexy!!!

EKWB Dual 5.25" Bay Spin Res. (in black)
^ The EK res gets my vote!!

Thanks James,

Yea I am considering that, but that leaved me less room for a 360 at the front like I planned to do..
Or I might end up with a Tub Res, if that doesn't work out like the way I planned it.

**killjoyjim** · 31-01-2013 09:31

Nice looking build Kenny.

**Solara2xb** · 12-02-2013 00:59

Hey All,

Just a Update 02.11.13

Over the weekend, after some Chinese new year festivities, I found some time for myself and worked on this project for a little bit. As of right now I have the Swiftech 280 (140.2) at the top mounted with the Courgar 140mm Fans, also I drilled holes for the UN brackets and got the Swiftech MCR320 (120.3) mounted at the front in push/pull configuration, I am in the process or waiting for my MCR220 (120.2) to dry from paint, (I painted it flat black since I had one that was gloss finish). The 120.2 will right under the 360 at the bottom location and blow air up from under the case. So I will have a full 3 Rads install by the time I am done. If you look at the front, I had just enough room at the top, and also have just enough to install the 120.2 at the bottom.

Some other updates also: Since I was not happy about what happen to my X79 Asus board, I decided to take apart my 700D (AMD Rig) and use the Asus C5FZ with the 8350 in this build (at this point, I can't afford to go out and buy another X79 board). I also was able to get a killer deal on a XFX HD6990, so now it will be running that instead of the GTX660. The only thing that sucks is that since the HD6990 doesn't have the CSQ design water blocks It will be running the regular EK Acetal GPU Block with a EK back plate. While the CPU and Pump top will sport the EK CSQ design harddware.

Also using the EK Spin Res was out of the question with the current set-up, and thanks to Vinny, I managed to get the Bitspower 250ML Tube Res from him to get it to work in this case. Thanks Vinny! However due to the mounting locations being limited, I have to drill holes for it to fit in the spot I want. I will get more pics of that when I have more time. But I was only able to work on what is shown here so far.. The Case will have a total of 11 or 12 courgar fans by the time I am done.

Enjoy the pics!