[Case Mod] Project M7

[L4mka]

Welcome to the next project! It's one of two that I want to finish this year. The second will be in the new Cosmos C700P and soon I will also start the thread here on the forum

After the 24-hour Nvidia GeForce Garage in Poland, I return to my favorite Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX TG. This project is for (and in cooperation with) MSI.

Plan

The case will be painted and airbrusher in a "candy red" color. On the front will dominate the MSI dragon in silver / gray style and two stripes. The case will be modded inside to simplify and smooth the style.

Components

▪ Intel i9 7900X
▪ MSI M7 ACK X299
▪ MSI GTX 1080Ti Gaming X
▪ Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass
▪ Seasonic PRIME PLATINUM 1200
▪ Bitspower water cooling

RAM and SSD are not yet resolved :-D

Here are a couple of photos of the case and HW Everything is already home and some progress is already recorded, so very soon ther will be first update

here is the current progress:

 

[owcraftsman]

Great start Subbed

 

[L4mka]

UPDATE

The beginning is always quite clear – take off from the case everything that will be modded or completely out :-D All aluminum parts on this case will be sprayed, the front and top panel on the red + airbrush stripes and MSI dragon and legs of the case on black.

The red color will be exactly this mazda shade. It's such a metallic / candy red color

Spraying is carried out in two phases. The first mix comes in red and silver, and then some transparent candy red color is applied.

After the first phase it did not look pretty, I was a little afraid :-D

But the other layer really changed a lot, and the color is exactly what it should be. This is just a quick flash photo.

After finishing the first paint spray, it was time to mod to the interior of the case. Here are some photos of HW from MSI. Motherboard MSI X299 M7 ACK with i9 7900X processor and MSI GAMING X 1080 Ti graphics card

This is how case looks with all accessories, covers, etc.

After removing all the unnecessary :-D

The case will be completed with sheets that make the appearance look and hide all unnecessary holes,

But there was a tiny fault a part of the case peeking beneath the plate, which I would probably have to cut out to avoid unnecessary disturbance.

More soon! )

 

[L4mka]

UPDATE


After painting both layers of red it was beautiful red. Before the dragon spraying, the red was clear coated (just in case).


Fortunately, the MSI logo has been delivered in the vectors, so cutting the template on the plotter was easy fun

First of all, the stripes, seal everything thoroughly and then the silver glitters onto.

Hot stripes

Back to the case, I mounted 240 rad of Bitspower and also reservoir with premium aluminum holders - really a piece of art

Whole loop is by Bitspower! Many thanks for the support!. You can see their offer on their eshop and shop there after registration http://www.bitspower.com.tw


Blocks, radiators, fittings, expa, pumps, tubes = 100% Bitspower water loop

The loop will be with 240 rad in front and 360 on the top. Both 30 mm thick.

The top rad is from Touchaqua - Bitspower.

Next object of modding was nickel plated Bitspowe Cpu block. Painting it in candy red color.

First, carefully seal to ensure that painted are only those areas that do not come into contact with water.

Vuala. Bitspower Candy red block is here

Two more photos with DSLR

More next time!

 

[L4mka]

UPDATE

I sprayed the sheets inside the case with a filler and then two layers of matt black paint. The sheets are still rubbed and scratched and other layers will be sprayed, but I did not want to work with HW and greasy sheets

The top 360 rad is a little nut in this case, if you want to see the motherboard pretty well and do not cover the radiator with the fans. That's why I decided to mount it even higher than usual. For sure even through this sheet that I left from the Hex Gear cabinet.

Another very important part of the whole casemod - red screws: D

For PCIE graphics cables I print on a 3D printer cable holder / organizer that will be mounted on the bottom plate and the cables will go through. First but a few measurements where to place the holder

Already in the first update, you might notice sources from Seasonic. It's the model PRIME PLATINUM 1200

Exputed from Bitspower Holders still had to pull out due to polishing of the end parts. That "frosted" style, or how to call it, does not fit me

Before polishing

And after polishing

Holders are divided into several parts and assembly is a question of 8 screws and then another 4 on the radiator.

In the meantime, I also sprayed the legs of the case on the matt black and mounted them back.

Cable organizer is already in place Just like the sheet on the side, which will not have to be further colored and will remain where it is

During these works I managed to solve the RAM and SSD More in the next update!

 

[L4mka]

UPDATE

Before Christmas and during them I did not get time to write the update, until today ..

GPU Block from Bitspower before polishing

And after polishing, a noticeable difference and I like it more

It is time to break the warranty seal and equip the card with the water block

The card is even without a cooler a heavy piece of HW

What I like is that when installing a water block it is still possible to use the original backplate

The graphics car dis ready for water

Inside the block is a RGB strip, at first I wanted to get it out completely But after that I like the RGB in the block so much!

Assembled Bitspower CPU block on motherboard

The board has a well-designed cooling for two M.2 slots

Motherboard is inside the case wohoooooo! it starts to draw

Graphics and the first planning of the loop - x hours of thinking, came along

It is getting shape now

Two radiators and reservoir are just right for this case More soooon!

 

[capt_cope]

Super clean looking. This is shaping up to be an excellent build!

 

[Cranky1970]

OMG! Great work so far, gonna be following this one!

 

[L4mka]

Thanks for your comments!! Here is next update

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UPDATE

Another update is here, finally

Continue drilling of 20 mm holes for fittings passtroughs. Here it really pays 8 times measuring, one times cutting

For a long time, I thought about how the whole circuit would merge and eventually lead one hose under the top cover, and so it would not be visible.

The entire combo reservoir, radiator and many fittings

Bitspower tube in beautiful red color, to the rear fits perfectly

The pump will again be hidden in the bottom of the case.

It's getting nicely done

Super 3D printed cable holder

Cables are from CableMod, for which I thank them very much. These are the new version PRO cables with aluminum cable combs custom made for this project Even more sleeved power cord and cat6 ethernet cable.

And of course 24 pin

 

[L4mka]

UPDATE

The latest update is here. Finally

RAMs are ultimately HyperX Fury 64 GB and the SSD is Kingston KC1000 480 GB

At the top after the adjustment, a 360 mm radiator was placed so as to cover as little of the board as possible, and it was also possible to get well enough to the frames

The first link is already in place

The last and ultimately a bit difficult task - somehow to connect down with the pump all together

Pump on site

Lighting test

Just mix the water and fill it

And also clean up the table a bit

I'll add the final photos this week

 

[L4mka]

FINISHED

 

[Shadow_Foxx]

Wow, that red is such a nice color. Envy inducing build, love it!!

 

[pendragon1]

looks good, I think... all the weird angles are weird too look at. can we get a couple straight on full side shots?

 

[David Deyarmin]

Nice build and excellent paint work

 

[AngeloBJ]

WOW! Super clean build! Nice work!