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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2015/12/28 01:46:28 (permalink)
That is looking very good so far. 

            
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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2015/12/28 07:59:46 (permalink)
It takes mad skills to do a scratch build. I love everything about yours (materials, components, color scheme, etc...). Superb job so far

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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/11 03:26:04 (permalink)
Thank you guys!


Thank you guys! I'm so happy to see people loving the project! Today's update will surely be the last before the final pics, so here we go!
We are moving in two weeks so I took some time to work on the build, because I'll have to send the case to France then (and won't be able to touch it until next summer when we'll move to Paris...).
So let me show you the progress I made last weekend.
First of all, A big thank you to all my sponsors: Corsair, EKWB, Hardware Labs, Cooling Lab and Pexon PCs!


I started by putting those sexy water blocks on the M6F. They look amazing!


As the MB shield was off, I had some time to work on something I previewed in a previous updates, the motherboard logo.
Despite of the new M8F that has RGB capabilities, the Maximus VI Formula only offer red LED color for the central logo.
Well, until now. :D


I cut the logo using my Silhouette Cameo, and cut a small LED stripe that should fit perfectly.

Perfect length! Now need to cut the rear of the shield to let the LED stripe cable some space.


I really love the result. Can't wait to see it in action!
Now, time to put the shield back on the motherboard.



Next on the list what the GPU block.

I really love the black stock cooler, but something better is coming.






EKWB goodness! :D
The rest of the day consisted in this:


The bends from the radiator chamber to the upper chamber was a PITA to do, but I really love the result.
That's all for today, but as I'm a nice person, I'll give you a preview of what is coming in the next update. :p


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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/11 03:42:28 (permalink)
Coming along very well....

            
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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/12 09:34:56 (permalink)
This is gorgeous. The backlit panel for the floor of the chasis is a top notch artistic choice. Very elegant and powerful while remaining subtle. Excellent work man :)

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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/12 10:20:12 (permalink)
Very nice - interesting custom case & build

1) ASUS Z97-WS, i7-4790K@4.9GHz,  2-Way-SLI - EVGA GTX Titan X SC - EK block/plate, Custom loop, 32GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR3-2400, Samsumg Pro 850 SSD, 2-2TB WD Black, Phanteks Primo Case, Win 10 Pro 64bit, 4K Acer XB280HK monitor, EVGA 1600 P2 Supernova PSU, Fire Strike 1.1 = 21,842  
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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/12 22:15:47 (permalink)
 
Looking good.     

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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/13 02:03:14 (permalink)
Thank you guys!
Been really fun to work on this project so far! 

I'm working on the next update, I hope you'll like what you see. 

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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/14 22:49:01 (permalink)
Watching and waiting...

            
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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/17 07:02:47 (permalink)
Time has come for the final update guys! :)





I would love to start by saying a big thank you to my sponsors: Corsair, EKWB, Hardware Labs, Cooling Lab and Pexon PCs! . It have been a fantastic project to work on, and I couldn't have been able to do it without your support!
So after many hours working on the Hikari Project, the build is finally finished! Like I said in previous updates, I had a very short time left to finish the build, but I was finally able to do it (minus the power switch, but I have been waiting for Dimastech to send it to me for more than 2 monthes....).


But more than words, let me show final pictures of the HKR Project.


Let there be light!












 




































And, in bonus, my setup before we move.





Corsair Strafe RGB keyboard, Corsair Scimitar RGB mouse, Corsair Void Wireless headset and Dell U3415w monitor (I will make some more screenshots of those awesome peripherals soon).
I'm really happy with the result. It's very close to what I had in mind the first time I imagined the Hikari project.
There will surely be a V2 (and maybe a mATX version) though!


Thank you too guys for following the project, your comments and nice words have been such a fantastic motivation!

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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/17 07:15:33 (permalink)
Nice !
 
The back light bottom plate is something cool. 
 
Your cable management is amazing.
 
Impressive hard lines.
 
Just wondering if you have a machine shop in your garage ?  The custom case work looks like you have a Mill.
 
Time to benchmark this puppy, and list results.

1) ASUS Z97-WS, i7-4790K@4.9GHz,  2-Way-SLI - EVGA GTX Titan X SC - EK block/plate, Custom loop, 32GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR3-2400, Samsumg Pro 850 SSD, 2-2TB WD Black, Phanteks Primo Case, Win 10 Pro 64bit, 4K Acer XB280HK monitor, EVGA 1600 P2 Supernova PSU, Fire Strike 1.1 = 21,842  
2) EVGA X99 Classified, I7-5960X, 2- Titan X Pascal, 32GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR4-3000, Intel NVMe PCIe 750 SSD, Win10 Pro,PSU EVGA 1200 P2 Folding 2.5M PPD    Affiliate code 05MLLDCG6B  
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/19 05:39:24 (permalink)
Thank you!

For the cable management, it also have to do with fantastic cables Pexon PCs made for me, the quality is incredible and they were very easy to work with.

For the machine shop, unfortunately, I don't have one now but I will buy my first CNC mill once I'm back in France next summer.
For this project, I made all the design of the case and got it cutted at a laser cutting shop.

I'll post update soon for the benchmarks, I just broke the 17.5k mark on Firestrike! 


post edited by HanshinJP - 2016/01/19 07:24:42

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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/19 07:45:43 (permalink)
Man that is sick! I've seen some pretty sweet builds with tons of lights and colors but I like that you kept this so simple and clean. If my office looked half as clean as that, my wife would like me a lot better! 


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Re: [Build Log] The Hikari Project - Full aluminium ATX case 2016/01/20 11:08:16 (permalink)
This is undoubtedly one of the sickest builds I've ever seen. We have very similar taste and you sir have incredible skills. Thank you so much for sharing your build. It is most definitely encouraging to lesser modders like myself.

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