Hi all.
 
I'm new to the EVGA forums and community and just thought as my first post I would share my upcoming build for my daughter.
 
She chose a Black/Orange Theme'd build and so the project began.
Below is a list of 'system specs' of what I currently have and what will be included in the build.
 
I am open to suggestions, comments and ideas (full credit to the author).
Thanks everyone!
 
System Specs:
Case:  BeQuiet Dark Base Pro 900
Motherboard: Gigabyte AORUS GA-Z270X K7 or Gigabyte AMD AM4 K7*
Processor: Intel Quad-Core i7 7700K or AMD Ryzen 1700*
PSU: Seasonic Flagship Prime Series 1000W
GPU: TBA
Memory: Ballistix Elite 16GB Kit (4GB x 4) DDR4 3200
Monitor: Asus VC279H Slim Bezel Black 27" 5ms x3
Case fans: Cougar Vortex 140mm
Watercooled GPU and CPU (Separate Loops)
 
Build Log:
 
This is the logo that will be seen on the door of the case:

 
The case below in it's 'stock' version
 
Getting the case ready for VR I decided to remove the fan control slider switch and on/off button that controls included LED Strips.
These are located under the I/O front panel and when the door is closed you don't see them.
 
I will be using a HDMI pass through cable (seen below) where the slider and on/off button was originally.

 
But first I had to make a template so I could drill holes for the mounting screws and also widen (slightly) the hole to allow the port fit properly.
Using some small files and a small drill bit the port fit perfectly in place.

 
Then I realized that the port itself would not fit when placing back on the I/O part. So out came the Dremel to make a cut in the case to allow it to fit correctly.

 

Now to check to see if the cuts  were decent... 90* 

 

Now to check to see if the I/O will fit correctly... PERFECT!

 
 

So now for some 'internal' mods...
 
As we know the BeQuiet Dark Base Pro can have it's motherboard 'flipped' 180*.
So as I was looking at it's mounting options I found that it still was 'loose'? or did not feel like it would keep vibration down with fans installed on the rear of the case.
 
So to fix the issue and reduce vibrations I used some 1/8" U channel and a regular size hole punch to do some modifications.
Here is the end results.
 
First had to determine where the screws would hold the motherboard onto the case then I made my cuts into the U-Channel.

 
This is the left side of the case and where the motherboard mounts.


 
And this is the right side of the case where the motherboard mounts:


Perfect! Now the motherboard feels and is more securely mounted.
 
Now to work on creating a new water cooling design inside the case... Stay tuned.
 

Now the area where the motherboard is there was a support. That support was the HDD rail that allowed you to add HDD's and pump/res combo.
But now that is removed we need something to support the motherboard from just 'hanging'...
 
The solution was to use some flat 1/8" aluminum bar and a 1/2" aluminum tube (like the left side).
I did a test fit first then using a drill I mounted the flat bar to the tube and it worked perfectly.

 
Test fit to line up the two pieces...


 
The end result is:

More updates to follow soon!
 

Very interesting so far, look forward to seeing more updates 

Thanks everyone!
 
So to continue with the mods... Onto the window panel mods.
 
As we know BeQuiet DB Pro 900 has a great tempered glass window.
I do like it but was looking for something 'clear' and not 'tinted'.
 
So using Googel Sketchup I did a mock version of an acrylic window.
The same guy who made the 3D printed mod blocks also has a CNC machine and thus can cut out the acrylic for me.
I also wanted two. One for each side.
 

I also wanted handles so I can easily remove the panel(s) when I needed to.
 
After looking at how BeQuiet held on the tempered glass panel I went searching for my own type of fasteners to hold on the acrylic panels.

I found these M4 6mm standoff for a pack of 10 at a cost of $3.89 USD.
They were shipped from China which took about two weeks to arrive. But worth it.
 

By luck or chance... The standoffs had the same thread type (M4) as the original ones used by BeQuiet.
I also found on Ebay some M4 lock nuts (not shown) which I used to keep the standoffs from coming loose when removing just the thumb screw.
I found them also on Ebay for a pack of 50 at a cost of $5.85 USD.
 

I also need to keep the acrylic in place 'tightly' and like the ones used by BeQuiet they had a rubber like grommet over their standoff.
I found these "Rubber Strain Relief Cord Boot Protector Wire Sleeve" on Amazon for a pack of 10 at a cost of $4.75 + free shipping.
I cut them to the height I needed for the standoff thus my 'anti-vibration' mount was complete. They fit snug over the standoffs.
 

Seen here is a M4 6mm thumb screw and how it looks when used with the standoffs.
 

I also found a person in the US that makes anodized washers on Ebay. They cost $9.39 for a pack of ten.
 


Here you can see how the washers will look if used with the thumb scew.
The space between washer and case is approx. 1/8" thick or roughly just 6mm... Perfect!
 

I will be using 3/4" magnetic tape also found on Ebay at a reasonable price to help keep the acrylic in place after the thumb screws are removed. This way the panels don't just 'fall off'...
 
More updates coming soon.
 
 

Looking better and better with every update

nice

Looking forward to the next update.