I finished my
Milk build now. Some of you know my build log already from overclock.net:
I've been researching parts for one month and took me two month to perform the assembly. It took me some time to learn how to weld metal, cut panel with a Dremel, cut a CPU in half, bend acrylic, redo all the electrical connectors, design a custom lightning and much more.
The result is a tiny and very quiet computer with still solid performances.
Please have a look to the build log and tell me if you like it. Suggestions are always welcome.
Components:* EVGA Hadron Hydro case
* CPU i7-4770k
* Mobo ASUS Z97I-PLUS
* RAM G.SKILL Ripjawz X series 2*8Gb
* SSD Samsung 840 Pro 500Gb
* HDD Seagate 4tb Barracuda ST4000DM000
* GPU EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Superclocked
* Case EVGA Hardon Hydro mITX
* Sleeving Black Paracord
* Cooling kit EVGA Hardon Hydro kit (pump and res have been discarded for looks)
* XSPC Acrylic Tank Reservoir for Laing DDC
* Swiftech MCP35X Pump for PC Liquid Cooling Systems
* GPU waterblock EK-FC780 GTX - Nickel (Original CSQ)
* Coolant Ice Dragon Cooling Nanofluid White Color
Mod descriptions:* HDD case removed and replaced with a custom made enclosure directly into the case panel and covered with custom made black acrylic cover. HDD enclosure has a noise dampening system.
* GPU waterblock has been polished. I also drilled LED holes into it and mounted a custom LED lightning.
* CPU heatspreader has been removed, EVGA CPU water cooling block is now directly on the bare die.
* PSU has been transformed to modular. Wires have been cut short and i'm manipulating only extensions that I plugged into new connectors.
* All wires are cut to dimension and sleeved with black Paracord
* Water pump is PWN and mounted on a larger reservoir
* Water tubes are in bended transparent acrylic and filled with white coolant
* PSU has a custom made cover
* Repainting case interior
* Custom made cable comb out of a dry cleaning hanger ... you'll love this one i'm sure :)
Final pictures:
OCN @Wanou