Worklog: Silverstone Raven RV02 - Project Red Raven

[Solara2xb]

Hey All,

It's time for another project, well actually this has been a case I have been working on silently for the last 4 months.
It's been a very very slow progress due to the fact that I have been so busy.

Project will be called RedRaven

But last week I got parts of the case back from Paint (took 2 months due to the paint being a special order from Mercedez)
I have always been intrigued by the design on this case and its layout, not the same as you see with most cases out there.
I was able to pick up one used for a trade a while back and it had been sitting for a while. I finally had time to break it down and mod it a little bit.

This is what I am working with:

Case: Silverstone Raven RV02
Mobo: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z
CPU: AMD FX8350
GPU: MSI GTX650 Ti Boost (SLI)
PSU: Corsair TX850M
Memory: AMD Gaming Memory 16GB 2133Mhz
SSD: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB
HD: Seagate Momentus: 500GB 2.5" HD

Cooling
CPU: EK CSQ LTX Acetel
GPU: Stock Cooler
Mobo: EK CSQ Acetal
Rad: Aquacomputer Airplex Revolution 360/420
Pump: Swiftech MCP355
Red/Top: EK DDC top with 140mm CSQ Res
Fittings: Monsoon White 3/8" ID 1/2" OD
Fans: Enermax TB white 120mm

Case Mods:
Paint (exterior): I had my buddy paint the exterior of the case, Mercedez Benz, C63 AMG Steel Grey w/ Silver Pearls
Interior: Factory Black

Removed HD cage
Removed Outter 5.25" Bay cage
Removed Lower 180mm fan holders
Custom mounted Aquacomputer 360/420 Rad at bottom (drilled new holes and mounting points)
Sleeved front panel cables
Silent Padded Panels

Future Mod:
Finishing touches on the Exterior
Tint Window to Red or Smoke (undecided at this time)
Custom White LED's
Custom Fan Controller
SSD Mount Panel

I haven't had allot of time to work on it. Everything you see here is from a process of the last 3 or 4 months.
hopefully will get some work done slowly for the next LAN event for the Mod Contest.

Here are some pics:
Top panel cover








Front panel


Raven!




Case partially assembled to see what it looks like




Top Panel


HD and 5.25" Bay gutted


Side Panel


used the Box to show the reflection of the gloss


Silent Padding




Rad mounted: Took a little while to get everything lined up




This is all I have right now, but more will come hopefully in the next few months.

[Solara2xb]

Update 08.08.13 -
So over the last few days (in-between reviews) I have been test fitting everything and trying to see how I like the layout.
I didn't have allot of time, spending maybe only 15 or 20 mins here and there when i get home from work or between dinner and spending time with the wife.

Here is what I have so far, I am still debating on if I want to re-install my motherboard water block or not... I think I will, just to give it a better aesthetic look.

[Solara2xb]

Update 08.10.13

So I had finished this build a couple of months ago. I just never got around to posting pics.
Here are the final install pics, this build only sat in this case for maybe 2 months during the time I was using it.
I ended up needing to pull this out and the board and chip is back on my test bench for other reasons.















Now, on to the next project! lol

[JamesLT3]

That color looks amazing, great choice and well worth the wait! Ill be watching closely!!

[Steve]

Watching.......

[Bob2701]

Watching..... Waiting.....

[Cyberburnout]

Def love the grey paint. Something Different. I look forward to seeing your Progress.

[velko]

Sweet color im waiting and watching

[Smiki007]

Looking forward for more.

[killjoyjim]

Nice looking build Kenny. Love the grey silver paint.

[xelosia]

Looking good can't wait for the updates on the build thanks for posting

[Solara2xb]

Updated with some small stuff... pics on Post #2 for 08.08.13 update.

[killjoyjim]

Love the fan's.

[Smiki007]

Update 08.08.13 -
So over the last few days (in-between reviews) I have been test fitting everything and trying to see how I like the layout.
I didn't have allot of time, spending maybe only 15 or 20 mins here and there when i get home from work or between dinner and spending time with the wife.

Here is what I have so far, I am still debating on if I want to re-install my motherboard water block or not... I think I will, just to give it a better aesthetic look.

Wow, those enermax fans looks very sexy. Congrats man, excellent build. Waiting for more.

[Cyberburnout]

Looking damn good Kenny. I am in love with those fans. So far your color selections have been on point. Keep it up!

[Solara2xb]

More updates Soon!! I haven't had much time to do much lately on this but I have been working on it here and there slowly!