Project: Carbon Arc

[Damin]

Hi All,

As per some of my other threads I have recently gone RED.
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My new kit is all sitting in a Fractal Design Arc Chassis.
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Mods planned:
- Carbon wrap all exterior panels;
- Spray digital camo pattern on wire mesh;
- Sleeve all multi colour wires from PSU;
- Side window for viewing;
- Subtle lighting; (Still not sure if I am going to do this but will decide when I get there)

OC's planned:
- Unlock HIS 6950 2GB;
- Push CPU to where ever I can get decent/stable 24/7 OC;
- Tweak system for optimal gaming performance;

Any advise on the OC'ing will be heard and considered considering this is my first rig I plan to OC.

Anyway will keep you all informed.
Cheers
D

 

[Force_FeedR]

Interesting mods u got planned, waiting to see the updates!


Hows that rad doing mounted on the top? I also wanted to mount mine on the top, but not sure if its advisable?

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[Damin]

Have not had any issues so far?
Will run test on temps and let you know.
Cheers

 

[Kuga]

Why not go for a digital camo vinyl? Camouflage for your Tech - Custom PC Skins (Powered by CubeCart)

Lemme know how they are

I wanna get digital camo done as well, but I don't know that site, you can be the guinea pig

 

[Oj0]

How do you plan to stick vinyl to mesh? Spraying is going to be infinifely easier.

 

[Kuga]

To the rest of the case ...

 

[Damin]

How do you plan to stick vinyl to mesh? Spraying is going to be infinifely easier.

+1, digital camo pattern is only planned for wire mesh...
I was planning to use a carbon sticker to wrap the other panels... I bought a sheet of the sticker from Image Motorsport and I was planning to start wrapping shortly, but I am not sure if the finish is going to be as good as I would like it to be...
So I might start a little side project to hone my skills before tackling my proper case.
Will keep you all posted.
Cheers
D

 

[Damin]

Finally got around to doing the sleeving...
I'm not 100% happy with the cable management yet but I'll get there.
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[Damin]

Ok so I have been booked off from work for a week after a back operation and I am suppose to stay in bed and not do anything.
But I can't sit still so I ended-up doing some work on my PC.
Minor work really, but I am really happy with the result, here's some pics:
Before, I didn't like the red in the HIS 6950's cover

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I decided to strip of the cover and...

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Wrap it in carbon wrap...

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Yes, yes I know this voids the warranty, but I recon it looks pretty good.

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Anyway, hope you enjoyed the pics.
More will follow as the mod progresses.
Cheers
D

 

[Damin]

Here is another pic of what it looks like with everything done so far.

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[Pr1mo]

Is it wrong if I want to put my mouth on that? 8P

 

[Juggy]

Here is another pic of what it looks like with everything done so far.

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I think this looks sick man, very nice indeed.

 

[SilvRav]

Nice chom....nou wrap die hele case xD

 

[Damin]

Ok small update.
Swopped out the MSI 890FXA-GD70 with a ASRock 990FX Extreme 3.
Here is the pic: (Sorry about bad lighting, it was late. )
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Other changes scheduled for the next week or so is:
- Adding my second 6950 2 GB;
- Swopping out my current Cooler Master 700 Watt Extreme Power Plus with a Corsair HX850 Watt;

Will keep you all posted.
Cheers
D

 

[Damin]

Haven't made much changes but thought I would update my thread a little.
Currently changed H70 to an H100.
Still need to fit the Corsair H1050 and the Vertex 4... will probably only fit the PSU once it has been sleeved so that is going to take some time.
But anyway here is some pics.
Cheers

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P.s. Probably should have sort out the crows nest under the desk.