[build log] Turbo Core 3K

This build has been slowly evolving for over a year now, i documented most of changes and for now im pretty satisfied with the results, so i think its time to post a log

Here is the list of hardware used in this build:

Intel core i7 2600K
Asus Sabertooth z77
Fractal Design Core 3000
Evga GTX570
PC Power & Cooling Silencer MKIII 600w
4Gb Muskin Silverline DDR3 1333
128 Gb Plextor M3 SSD
1 Tb Hitachi HDD
Coolit Eco CPU Cooler
NZXT Airflow Fans (140mm and 120mm)

First of all here is the picture of what this build looked like when i just put it together:

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First thing i did - i modded the front panel. I dont like stock front panel mesh too much so i decided to replace it with a solid picee of acrylic with round vents that expose front fans to give a case more solid look:



I used sheet of matte acrylic from tapplastics.com and a 4 and a quarter inch hole saw to drill the holes:



precise measurements are the key







to mount the acrylic i used double sided 3m tape, after installing the acrylic the whole front panel got spray painted with flat black:







Original fractal fans got replaced with these NZXT Airflow series Fans which look a lot like turbine rotors



Front panel cables got fully sleeved:









Power supply got fully sleeved as well:























It took me the whole day to sleeve the psu





Stock Coolit Eco fan got replaced with Enermax Vegas Duo, which also got some sleeving treatment







New case feet:

Here are the final pictures :

Clean. Get a shot with the side on?

Very nice, looks excellent. That sleeving looks like a lot of work!

This rig is awesome. Clean and simple. Wire managment is amazing.
Props to you sir.

wow makes my fractal design setup look like crap man nicely done.

Love it. How do u like those NZXT fans? I was thinking about getting them for my build, 3 120s for the rad for push and 2 140s for case. Idk if high enough static pressure for rad fans.

good lord your case is sexy. Awesome job!

Beautiful.

Love it.

Very nice!

BadmAu5 said:

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Is this how you removed the pins from the PSU? I've broken so many tools trying to remove those PCIe pins, and have NEVER been able to do it without breaking the cable, the tool, or the plastic bit. Would you mind going into more detail on your process?

Your rig inspired me in so many ways, really digging the simple black/white scheme. Can't wait to have mine finished, thank you for posting this here.