Re-assembled the GTs yesterday with these replacement C-clip Retainer Rings that fit Gentle Typhoon fan axels, http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/ball-bearing-pc-cooling-fan-external-retaining-ring-or-c-clip-pliers-clone.html 



I use two micro flat head screw drivers to snap the c-clip over the fan motor axle / shaft

EK's 360mm XTX radiator has convenient port on bottom for draining your loop. I'm using a Koolance Drain Valve with two of their swiveling 90 degree "snake" extensions.(Bitspower also makes a nice drain valve)

Koolance Drain valve (4 way Splitter won't be used in this build)

I'm using two of these Koolance swiveling 90 degree "snake" extensions. The others were used in Origin PC build, http://mnpctech.com/genesis-the-evolution-of-the-mod-munky-staff-project-with-origin-pc-genesis-full-tower.html


The two swiveling 90 degree "snake" extensions allow you to angle the drain valve under the Mastercase bezel and foot.

Having the drain valve outside of the chassis makes periodic maintenance of draining and refilling the liquid loop easy.

This is one of the sickest mods I have ever seen!!! I didn't like that chassis until today. 

Glad you like it, Thanks for commenting, agree, I didnt like the Mastercase at first either...
 
Only had few minutes yesterday to work on my build. Decided on Black wire fan grills for the GTs. I like the look. I guess some would call them "old school" when compared to vast array of fan grills available today, btw All of the machined aluminum parts for Deep Silver's Homefront: Revolution Gaming PC are getting finished, so I'm dividing workshop time between both builds. What a contrast lol, from "don't scratch the paint!" on "what is the best grit to score this finish"on Homefront.
I also swapped out the Black factory thumbscrews for Mastercase SSD trays to machined knurled silver aluminum.

Just incredible work.

Nice photos of a interesting build. 
 
Thanks for all of the detailed photos & "tricks"
 
I call those small c-clips (like on the fan), Gee-whiz clips; cause your going to be saying gee-whiz where did it go if your not careful.

Thanks again for watching guys! and Sorry for lack updates. I'm watching Ebay for deal on Core i7, socket 1150 4790K 4.0 or 4770K 3.5, then I'll need to get a water block for the CPU. Still debating on GPU(s) I'm not looking for latest and greatest.
 

this is a true work of art. Loving it!

My god when I remember, I searched this little part 2 hours once in house, on knees with magnifying glass before 4-5-6 years
He jump over my head who knows where in room... And I found him... I found him! I scream as lunatic...
 

 
My friend remove that ring from 5-6 fans, he put fan in plastic bag and his head and hand inside bag and easy with tweezers remove him.
And if ring jump he is close....
Best fan ever made, only need to be re-paint because default look very bad. And it's very hard to remove dust from blades even with alcohol once if become dirt.
I stop to use them because of that. CORSAIR fans are much easier to clean.
 
 

@Vlada, I hear ya on that, and just an fyi, darkside orders the GT from factory with Black fan hubs, https://www.dazmode.com/s...150rpm_69cfm_30db_fan/
 
@EVGATech, Thank you and please excuse the choice of MB, (lol) as it fit my budget and theme nicely (DUCKS UNDER DESK) I'm still debating on GPU(s) tho.