PROJECT LOG Frozen-Q Apex mATX

Duality92 · Jun 9, 2016

[The Duality] [Dual System, Godavari & Skylake in a Frozen-Q Apex mATX]

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du·al·i·ty
do͞oˈalədē/
noun

1.
the quality or condition of being dual.
"the novel's deep duality about human motive"
2.
an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something; a dualism.
"the photographs capitalize on the dualities of light and dark, stillness and movement"

Gaming

Intel i5 6600K - Delidded - 4.7 GHz @ 1.488v load

Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Gaming 5

G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200/16, 2*4GB

Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming

ADATA SP900 m.2 256GB

OCZ Vector 128GB

Antec EDG750 80+Gold Modular PSU with CableMod ModFlex custom cable set and combs

HTPC

AMD 7870K

Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI

Kingston HyperX Fury 1866/10, 2*8GB

Samsung 840 EVO 256GB

Antec VP450 PSU

Common Hardware and water cooling

Custom Frozen-Q Apex mATX case

Frozen-Q resevoir

4 * Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 80mm

4 * Phanteks PH-F140MP

1 * Phanteks PH-F120MP

2 * Phanteks PWM Hub (new revision)

CableMod RGB 60cm LED

CableMod light blue sleeved SATA cables

Darkside White LED strips

Phanteks Extensions, 24-pin and 8-pin (red/black)

2 * Alphacool NexXxoS XP³ Light - Acetal - Intel/AMD

Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 240mm

Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 280mm

Alphacool NexXxoS GPX - Nvidia Geforce GTX 1070 M01

Alphacool VPP755 EisPumpe

Alphacool Eisdecke D5 Top - Plexi G1/4 - V.3

4 * Alphacool G1/4 Passthrough Connector - Black

4 * Alphacool Eiszapfen 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fitting - Black 6-pack

10 * Alphacool Eiszapfen 45° Angled Rotatable Adapter Fitting - Black

10 * Alphacool Eiszapfen 90° Angled Rotatable Adapter Fitting - Black

4 * Phobya LEDready Twin 5mm Ultra-bright white 30cm - Black

20 feet of Mayhems 3/8"-5/8" (10/16mm) Ultra Clear Tubing

Mayhems X1 UV Blue Concentrate 250ML

Alaric · Jun 9, 2016

What are your temps like in the case with both systems running?

Duality92 · Jun 9, 2016

I have quite a bit of modding to come, but it does get pretty toasty when both are gaming. With a EK Furious Vardar FF4 as exhaust on each system, it helps a bit. My 7870K though, is bad for temps too, even at stock. it's a challenge on it's own. The Phanteks cooler has a hard time, I might have to swap it for my Raijintek Pallas.

My 6600K though, requires tons of voltage but doesn't get too hot.

Alaric · Jun 9, 2016

Are you going to put anything on water? There doesn't look to be a lot of room left and I'm not sure everything on one loop would work with a radiator that would fit in the case. I'm definitely following this one. Lotss of questions that I'm sure will be answered by the build. Different is good. This has a lot of good.

Duality92 · Jun 9, 2016

A lot of big things should be coming soon

Nah, I'm staying on air for a bit after my DDC caught fire 2 months ago.

Alaric · Jun 10, 2016

I guess a water pump catching fire qualifies as different, but not really what I had in mind!

Duality92 · Jun 10, 2016

Alaric said:
I guess a water pump catching fire qualifies as different, but not really what I had in mind!

The setup will be changing soon is all I'm letting you know, not the hardware, but a lot more case mod is about to come.

Duality92 · Jun 14, 2016

I want to say a really big thank you to CableMod! You have to try out their Configurator!

Duality92 · Jun 14, 2016

So I just put in a big order at MNPCTech stay tuned!

two vandal switches in black along
with 2-pin connectors and one switch plate in black

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12x24 round modders mesh

Black pop rivets for the case

PC Chassis pop rivet tool

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2* 12x12 red colored acrylic sheets

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6/32 – ¼ red anodized screws

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2 white 12 inch LED strip and one red 12 inch LED strip

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The ATX pin removal tool

Duality92 · Jun 15, 2016

So this is what a Case Labs XL-ATX motherboard tray looks ready to be mounted to another case and transformed into ITX

One more of these to come possibly!

Duality92 · Jun 19, 2016

The top has a tab with a spot for two rivets initially, but I had to chop that down. Along with this, I brought the whole bottom of the tray and expansion slots up to the last expansion slots height. This, technically puts me at 214mm. Once I'm done the second one, this case will be dual ITX with both a removable tray. I'm keeping the trays up to the size of the CPU cutout on these trays for cable management. I'm also still debating of the orientation of both of these. I have the choice between both regular, both reverse or one of both and have windowed side panels on both sides.

The trays them selves are done, just a tiny bit of sanding left and the paint will come later on. The turquoise paint was only put on for drawing purposes

MonsterMawd · Jun 21, 2016

Kickass project and choice of case!

Duality92 · Jun 21, 2016

MonsterMawd said:
Kickass project and choice of case!

Thanks, much more modding to come, the case currently doesn't have any rivets left!

Duality92 · Jun 21, 2016

Alright guys, I need help deciding what layout I'll be using. I have my mind set on one, but I want to know what you guys think!

Duality92 · Jun 22, 2016

With the second ITX tray done, I've decided on this layout!

Duality92 · Jun 23, 2016

So I just got a new sponsor on board! I'll let you guess who!

Duality92 · Jun 24, 2016

Finished building the rear panel

Duality92 · Jun 24, 2016

Figured you guys would be interested in a bigger update! 5 hours of work = a new rear I/O panel. Only a small detail left, bonus points to who ever finds it! Also a bonus of my helper, she sunbathes more than anything though.

Duality92 · Jun 27, 2016

So I started working on the front of the case, behind the P400's front panel. The front of this case will be turned into exhaust. A spot for both 140mm and 120mm fans for the top and bottom of the case. This is part one of the bracket I will be creating for the PSU and power splitter. The PSU mount I'm using is from a Bitfenix Prodigy M. The aluminium sheet came from one of the Case Labs trays I butchered. No sense in wasting that high quality aluminium!

Duality92 · Jun 29, 2016

Only fools don't change their minds! Changed the power splitter orientation along with salvaging more Case Labs trays!

I love this ruler, every modder seriously needs one!

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