ThermalMike

When I started my first modding project with Thermaltake, I was not really sure what I wanted to achieve with this build. How to make it a part of what I do, taking into account what I have done for several years with my car hobby and paint hobby and bring it into full throttle for a unique system, a Thermaltake system that I am proud to say is my own. 
 
Project SunkisTt
 
 

 
 

 
Parts List:
 
Case: Thermaltake Core V71
CPU: Intel Core i7 4770K
Motherboard: EVGA Z97 Classified
RAM: Avexir Core Series 4GB x4 DDR3-1600 C9
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand Platinum 1200W
GPU: ASUS Strix GTX 970's (2x)
SSD: Samsung Evo 256GB (2x) -RAID 0
CPU Waterblock: Thermaltake Pacific W2
GPU Waterblock: Thermaltake Pacific ASUS Strix GPU Block (2x)
Radiator: Thermaltake Pacific RL 280 (2x)
Pump/Res: Thermaltake Pacific PT40-D5 w/ Mod Kit
Fans: Riing 140mm White (7x) - LED modded Orange
Coolant: Mayhems Aurora 2 (Custom Orange/Red)
Tubing: Thermaltake Pacific PETG 16mm
Fittings: (Chrome)
Thermaltake Pacific G 1/4 PETG 16mm (9x)
Thermaltake Pacific G 1/4 Stop Plug (8x)
Thermaltake Pacific G 1/4 90 Degree (1x)
 
 
Sponsors
 
Thermaltake

 
Avexir

 
BS Mods

 
Mayhems

 
 
 
The Build
 
 
First Step was to take the chassis completely apart and send off the frame to get it chromed. This process took about a month and required sandblasting off the stock finish, while going through the process of being copper plated, polished, nickel plating, then chrome plating and finally polished.
 
The end result looks like this:

 
Now before we get started, here is the color I chose for the body panels. This is HoC (House of Color) Candy Tangerine Orange "UK08-BC02" - http://www.houseofkolor.com/speedshapes/speedshapes_urethanes.jsp
 

 
Now back to the Chrome... Here is some of the pictures I took in the office to show my friends of the first big step I took into this build!
 

I see a lot of Platinum in my future
 
Currently running Gold atm

Welcome to POSEIDON Z series LAB.
 
 

I see a lot of Platinum in my future
 
Currently running Gold atm

I see a lot of Platinum in my future
 
Currently running Gold atm

Looks to be a sweet case!  I especially like the stackable option.

Did you guys actually go out into the warehouse and take those pictures just for me? If you did, that was a really cool thing to do.  Thanks!  Just placed my order for one, really couldn't beat the price.

Yes indeed! that would be Mike that did. he beat me to it as i was going to but if we can help the community out in a way then we will do so. 

Happy,
 
Here is some more details on the Messenger bag, thanks for pointing out about the inside pics, we will look to get some added shots on the page.
 
Bag large section (Inside) max width was about 15"
 
Secondary section is about 13"
 
There is foam padding between both sections and take a look at the compartments as well on the inside.
 





 
 
 

i did not refresh and see your post responding to this already. Thank you Mike! 

I asked around the office and there should be one floating around. I will try and locate it and take some pictures for you.  

Happy,
 
Here is some more details on the Messenger bag, thanks for pointing out about the inside pics, we will look to get some added shots on the page.
 
Bag large section (Inside) max width was about 15"
 
Secondary section is about 13"
 
There is foam padding between both sections and take a look at the compartments as well on the inside.
 





 
 
 

Hello,
 
MSRP for the Core V21: $69.99
 
Keep an eye online for this case showing up, we should have first shipment next week!

Quick update...
 
We are looking to receive the shipment of DK Wrist rests this week and they should go up pretty quick.
 
Tt Buy store will likely be the first place to grab one!

Hey Mike, have a date yet on when the Team DK one will be available?

Here is some photos of each models cable. This should help to verify which model you have and the correct software you need.
 
DPS G:
Download: http://www.thermaltake.com/DPSAppdownload.aspx?type=dpsapp
 

 
 
 
 
DPS:
Download: http://www.thermaltake.com/dpsappdownload.aspx?type=PSTPG
 

I have an extra front panel that I used to remove the front badge and grill.
 
If you want the frame just PM me and we will figure something out.
 
Tearing down the PSU is not really all that bad:
 
 - You ok with voiding your warranty...
 - Check it out first, take the top section off or check out a review on it where the reviewer took it apart already.
 - See what it will take to get the PCB removed from the case to paint it.
 - the DPS was failry easy, 4 screws on the connection panel and about 6 on the main PCB.
 - The connections just unplugged and made it very easy to remove. (Take pictures of it before you disconnect everything)
 - Big concern for me was the plug/switch, I did not remove it completely, but you can push it through the case just enough to get tape around the connections on both sides to paint it and avoid removing solder connections.

Me too Mike! I'm equally as eager to see yours completed too and I'm honoured that I caught your attention. 
 
I haven't had a huge amount of experience with spraying with this type of plastic and I did suspect I wouldn't need to prime - it's such a decent surface to work with already. Worst case scenario (no pun intended), I am in the process of obtaining a replacement front panel on the chance that the paint makes the front too thick. 
 
Hopefully I can muster up the cojones and tear down my PSU this weekend as well! 
Is there any advice you might have for tearing apart a PSU?

Here is some photos of each models cable. This should help to verify which model you have and the correct software you need.
 
DPS G:
Download: http://www.thermaltake.com/DPSAppdownload.aspx?type=dpsapp
 

 
 
 
 
DPS:
Download: http://www.thermaltake.com/dpsappdownload.aspx?type=PSTPG
 

Looking great so far and cant wait to see the end result!
 
I did not use primer on mine because I did not want everything to be too "thick", just painting over the plastic after wet sanding it with 1500 grit.

Updated original posting! Thank you for your help so far everyone. 

Definitely Subscribed!
This will look AWESOME!

That's sick! In a good way.

Looks Awesome Mike! The inside of that power supply is just #### sexy!
 
Can't wait to see that nice Orange to contrast the Chrome!

I will be happy to send you my case to get painted...lol.  That chrome and Tangerine is going to look beautiful.