Decided after getting some good feedback to modify the blackout and add RBG LED strips instead of the 2 x 3mm LEDs to give a more even light across the acrylic, instead of just 2 bright spots.



Even without adding the carbon fiber vinyl, this is looking pretty sweet.



I personally think it looks even better this way, and the glow around the edge matches what I am trying to achieve with my case in this build.  Now that I have RGB LEDs Installed, I can also tweak things to make sure I have a uniform color throughout the entire build (which I have not done yet).

XSPC is coming out with one this week.  There's a post on FB.

trilegdog

Mr_Armageddon
..........RBG LED strips instead of the 2 x 3mm LEDs to give a more even light across the acrylic, instead of just 2 bright spots.

 
awesome. strips much better than spots.
 

 Definitely, plus with the RGB LED strips you can tone down the brightness levels even more if you want just a sublet "glow". Glad I went that direction, and I plan to do the same now with my EK CPU waterblock.

XSPC Razor GTX1080 waterblock and backplate.  Should hit resellers this week.  So on sale next week???  :)

XSPC stated that their 1080 block and backplate will be cheaper than the 980.  So, it should be about $150-160 for the block and backplate.