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[V1 mini k|ngp|n build...]

Hey Everyone!

 

Wanted to share a V1 mini build that i'm starting.  This build was just supposed to be a basic build but has morphed into something that I have become extremely passionate about.  And that is the artistic value achieved with modding PC with custom water cooling setups.  My schtick is that I want to stay with either a mini itx or micro atx platform.  ATX boxes are common.  But the smaller platforms with custom water cooling you don't see often.  

 

So where to begin.  Well, I feel in love with the V1 mini a while ago.  Did some youtube research and found some very nice builds.  So I pulled the trigger and got the black one.  From that point, everything focused around that case... the build that is.  So why k|ngp|n you asked??  Well, just because... LOL  I want to make it fit and work and look gorgeous to the eyes.  I know it will perform, but that is not the main point of my build.  So on to the parts list:

 

Core Parts-

Core V1 mini Case 'black'

6700K i7 skylake

3200 Trident Z xmp 2.0 compliant

EVGA 980 Ti k|ngp|n 

750 EVGA PSU

PNY SSD 250gb

 

Modding Parts-

XSPC Water block for i7.  The new 'RED' edition

BitsPower water block for k|ngp|n video card

alpha cool radiator 

phobya reservoir

MP35x Swiftech pump

XSPC black chrome fittings

off brand flow meter

custom sleaving

custom led with remote

color scheme: black, black chrome, red, carbon fiber

custom power switch assembly

and a custom made piece that I'm not ready to show right now until i'm complete with the build.

 

There is quite a bit more but I will be take pictures as much as I can though I starte modding the case a few weeks ago.

 

But here are some pictures of the modified bitspower water block that I've done for this build.

 

*Note - everything here has been done by hand with no machined parts.  If I had access to cnc or laser etching things would be a lot crisper.  But I think that will take away from the character this build will have.

 

Thanks!!!

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Nice setup!!

 

Your PSU is kinda high for a single card setup, though i'm running a 750 so meh... LOL  I don't think you will have issues with cooling.  But, you are limited on fan locations though you can try and install fans on the perforated panels... I thought about it.  This is going to be my setup which I think will blow people out of the water.

 

There will be a lot of customizing the frame... so let's be clear with that.  But on to the parts list.

 

Gigabyte G1 Gaming 5 Z170N

6700K

GSkill Trident Z 3200 mhz 16gig

PNY SSD

And for the cou de gras - EVGA 980 ti k|ngp|n... yes, that is right, I will fit that in there if it kills me.

Then a completely custom water cooling setup, some bling, sleeving, and some fans... LOL  There is probably a lot more, but can't remember off hand.

 

Stay tuned!

 

 

I can't upload images... **edit figured it out.

 

Here:

 

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Chassis: Thermaltake V1.

Motherboard: EVGA Z170 Stinger.

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K.

GPU: EVGA Titan X SC.

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4 @ 2666.

PSU: EVGA T2 850w.

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master V8 GTS.

OS Drive: Mushkin Enhanced Reactor 256GB SATA III SSD.

Data Drive: Mushkin Enhanced Reactor 1TB SATA III SSD.

 

 

 

 

Nice setup!!

 

Your PSU is kinda high for a single card setup, though i'm running a 750 so meh... LOL  I don't think you will have issues with cooling.  But, you are limited on fan locations though you can try and install fans on the perforated panels... I thought about it.  This is going to be my setup which I think will blow people out of the water.

 

There will be a lot of customizing the frame... so let's be clear with that.  But on to the parts list.

 

Gigabyte G1 Gaming 5 Z170N

6700K

GSkill Trident Z 3200 mhz 16gig

PNY SSD

And for the cou de gras - EVGA 980 ti k|ngp|n... yes, that is right, I will fit that in there if it kills me.

Then a completely custom water cooling setup, some bling, sleeving, and some fans... LOL  There is probably a lot more, but can't remember off hand.

 

Stay tuned!

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Hi! I'm planning on making a build with this chassis. Is there a way to order just extra glass panels?

yes, you can... i'm going to be ordering some myself.

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Love the blue and the carbon fiber!!