Hi everyone, It has been a while since I posted a build log.
 
Dynasty is a project which I started back in the beginning of January 2018 and completed in early February 2018. It was initiated when I wanted to share the passion, and joy of PC gaming to my friends, families and wider relatives, and as it was coming closer to 2018 Chinese New Year during the time, I wanted to create an oriental red/gold themed build that will be passed around from friend, to neighbor, to family, in order to enjoy playing games on the big TV, to their desires, during the festive period. 
 
I haven't gotten around to writing up a build log of the project until today, March 2018, due to Chinese New Year holiday trip, but it's never too late right?
 
Anyways onto the build log.
 

 
Components Used
 
The parts chosen for this build were mostly sourced from my old personal rig which has been parted out for a big upgrade coming soon. Others were gifted by relatives over at Taiwan.
 
Case: In Win X-Frame 2.0 Red/Black
Powersupply: In Win SI-1065W Anodised Red PSU
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VIII Hero Z170 ATX motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 980Ti Superclocked (Nvidia Reference Model)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB
Cooling: EKWB/Primochill
Others: CableMod ModMesh Red Full Replacement Cable Set
 
*SPOILERS*
 
For those who are just interested in seeing the final completed build photos/showcase I have provided the links below. Otherwise, feel free to continue reading the build log for the full rundown of the progress/final photos.
PCPartPicker Final Build Photos - https://au.pcpartpicker.com/b/Vn9J7P
Short Build Showcase Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSSandneKI4&t=0s
 
Thanks for checking out my build log, next update will be up shortly
 
Cheers!
 
Mack (DeeBeeCustom)
 
 

 
Keeping cables organised, tidy and hidden in an open frame chassis was an extreme challenge for me when starting this build. Acrylic pieces were constructed in hopes of covering the cable mess present in the rear of the chassis, along with aesthetical designs to the front of the chassis. 
 
Acrylic pieces for front and rear of chassis cut.

 
Front Acrylic Pieces
 
The front acrylic pieces were required to add more red contrast towards the build, along with include some oriental bordering elements/designs.
 
Front acrylic pieces further cut for cable routing.

 
Test mounting the front acrylic piece using CableMod Anodized Gold Thumbscrews to screw it onto the case.

 
Front acrylic pieces painted in a light metallic red colour.

 
 
Rear PCI-E brackets painted in the same metallic red colour.

 
Front acrylic piece and pci-e brackets mounted all using CableMod Anodized Gold Thumbscrews.


 
Rear Acrylic Pieces
 
The rear acrylic pieces was designed as a way of hiding the cable mess in the back of the chassis. The pre-installed 3.5/5.25 bays were all removed on the chassis as to allow a flat surface for all the cables.
 
Rear acrylic pieces painted and test mounted, a swinging door design is chosen.

 
Oriental styled handles added to the rear doors to allow it to open and close.



 
Chinese calligraphy letters are cut and glued to the rear doors along with oriental border designs.


 
Overview Shot
 
Quick overview shot of the acrylic pieces mounted onto the chassis.

 
 
Thanks for checking out this post, stay tuned for more.
 
Mack (DeeBeeCustom)
 

 
Looking good so far.

XrayMan
 
Looking good so far.

Thanks XrayMan! glad you thought so =)

Looking forward to the final build photos

rjohnson11
Looking forward to the final build photos

Will hopefully have them on this post by tomorrow =)

 
Final Completed Photos
 
After the loop had been filled, it was time to take some final shots, so here they are!
 


















 
Link to showcase video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSSandneKI4&t=0s
 
Summary
 
Overall, this build was definitely fun and interesting to work with. Building in a completely open frame chassis posed many challenges when it comes to component selection, loop orientation and cable management as every inch of the build would be visible. I am satisfied with the end result, however, would have liked to try the Primochill Powder Red Vue Fluid and maybe rework the cable management on the rear to make it truly unique.
 
Thanks again for checking out this build log, and hope to have another one coming up soon.
 
Mack (DeeBeeCustom)

This is an EPIC build. Very original and creative. The PSU is in a very different position but in my eyes that helps make the build unique and bold.

notfordman
All the fine details sure make this build stand out. One thing that I don't really like is the way the PSU mounts. What is the purpose of this, cable management?? You have done a superior job on this, I'm sure all the detail work took a long time to do. +1 
 
What is the small screen at the bottom of MB? Temp display? 

Thanks for your feedback!

I agree the power supply mounting position is odd. As the psu is proprietary to the case, this is the only mounting point I could use without completely changing the structure of the case.

Yes the screen below the motherboard is a temperature sensor/display for the coolant temps.

Anymore questions feel free to ask

fearpoint
Yeah I would have made some shroud to cover up the PSU it really sticks out.

Thank you for your feedback!

I will definitely keep that in mind for my future builds or if I end up reworking this one.

Anymore suggestions feel free to post them :)