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- a PC1X1 project -

History:
Computing in general has been a hobby ever since I was young. I started back in Dos/Windows95 era at the tender age of 8 years old. Since then I have always been trying to evolve and exceed my previous work. Computing to me is a journey, so I am not worried about the end result. This build has been in the making for a little while now. I figured it was about time to see how far I can currently go. The computer is named after Sestren, the main computer/entity in the Panzer Dragoon Universe.

Theme:
Performance and Elegance, and Pioneering the World's First Outside Mounted Triple Radiator Cube!

Phases:
Phase 1: Computer Case Modifications, pre-planning, and 70% parts acquisition. [Complete]
Phase 2: Computer Case painting and assembly, test run on previous hardware [In Progress]
Phase 3: Rebuild with next generation hardware, ala i7 etc.
Phase 4: Multi-monitor Display Expansion to Hex Monitors

Parts List:

-Sestren's Core-

• Optical Removable Media:

[1] Pioneer DVD-RW​

• Solid State Removable Media:

[1] Koutech Floppy/Media Reader​

• Processor:

[1] TBA​

• Motherboard:

[1] TBA​

• Solid State Drives:

[4] TBA Raid 0​

[4] Icy Dock 2.5 to 3.5​

• Hardrives:

[1] 1 TB External Hardrive​

[1] 250 GB External Hardrive​

[2] 300 GB Velociraptor Hardrives Raid 0​

[2] 640 GB Internal Hardrives Raid 0​

[1] 1 TB Internal Hardrive​

[1] 500 GB Internal Hardrive​

• Raid Controller:

[1] Areca 1680IX Raid Controller​

• Hot Swappable 3.5 Drive Bays:

[2] Athena Power Backplane​

• Memory:

[2] TBA 12 gigs of DDR3 Ram​

• Monitors:

[6] Dell 3007WFP-HC 30in Monitor​

• Monitor Stand:

[1] Custom Hexa Monitor Stand​

• Video Cards:

[2] Multi Card GPU X2 Series​

[1] Single Slot GPU​

• Power Supply:

[2] Enermax Revolution85+ 1050w​

• Computer Case:

[1] Lian Li PC-343B​

.......Removable Motherboard Tray​

.......Window​

.......Side Panel​

.......Top Panel​

.......Top Radiator Mounting​

.......Front Panel​

.......Lian Li Black Universal Bezel​

• Cooling:

[3] Swiftech Pumps with Reservoir Tops​

[1] Hardware Labs 360mm GTX Radiator​

[1] Swiftech 360mm Radiator​

[1] Swiftech 240mm Radiator​

[2] Swiftech Rad Boxes​

[1] GTZ CPU Waterblock​

[2] TBA GPU Waterblocks​

[1] TBA Single Slot GPU Waterblock​

[60 Ft] Clear 7/16” ID (5/8” OD) Tubing​

[3] Petra's Gel Stuff​

[4] Smart Coils​

[1] Kama Bay​

[X] Various Fittings, Rotaries, Clamps, Multi Card Water Links​

[X] Heatsinks
​

-Accessories-

• Fan Controllers:

[4] Zalman Black Fan Controllers​

[1] Lian Li Black Fan Controller​

• Fans:

[12] 120mm Yate-Loons Fans​

[6] 120mm Scythe Ultra-Kazes​

[2] 120mm Enermax Magma Fans​

[3] 80mm Coolermaster Riffle Fans​

[2] 80mm Silverstone Fans​

• Fan Grills:

[4] 360mm Black Steampunk Fan Grills​

[2] 240mm Black Steampunk Fan Grills​

[4] 120mm Black Gears Grill​

[7] 80mm Black Gears Grill​

• HTPC/Visual Display Units:

[1] Antec Multi Station Premier Pro​

• Cables:

[1] Rounded Red Floppy Cable​

[1] Sata Cable​

[3] 4x Sata Octopus Cables​

[X] 4 Pin Molex Extensions​

[X] 3 Pin Fan Extensions​

• Cable Organizers and Accessories:

[X] Small Wire Management Clips​

[X] Red/Black Male-Female Connectors​

[X] Red/Black 3 Pin Fan Connectors​

[X] Red/Black Various Wire Loops​

[X] Blue/Black Velcro Ties​

[X] Zip Ties​

[X] Zip Ties with Adhesive Base​

• Lighting and Misc:

[500 Ft] Sleeving/Heatshrink​

[1] MNPCTech T-shirt​

[1] 360mm Radiator Cut Out​

[1] 240mm Radiator Cut Out​

[X] Radiator Mounting Screws​

[1] Roll of Pseudo Carbon Fiber​

[1] Scotch Clear Mounting Tape​

[X] Dremel Discs​

[X] C-Molding Black​

[1] Logisys 12v Relay​

[2] 15in White CCFL​

[1] Bubble Blue CCFL​

[X] Velcro Strips​

[2] 7-Port Hubs​

[2] UPS 850 Watts
​

• Operating System:

[1] Windows 7 Ultimate x64​

Notes:
* Must keep HT
* Target 4.0 ghz on all 4 cores
* Temperatures under 50'C Idle
* Ram @ 1600 mhz

Front Bay Configuration:

1. Pioneer DVD-RW.................... 10. Koutech Floppy/Media Reader
2. Zalman Fan Controller.............. 11. Zalman Fan Controller
3. Athena Bay............................. 12. Athena Bay
4. "" .......................................... 13. ""
5. "" .......................................... 14. ""
6. Kama Bay ............................. 15. Antec Premier
7. "" .......................................... 16. ""
8. "" .......................................... 17. Lian Li TR-5B
9. Zalman Fan Controller ............. 18. Zalman Fan Controller


Slot Array: (Subject to change, due to motherboard availability)
[1. PCIE 1x
[2. PCIE 16x - Graphics Card
[3. Blank
[4. PCIE 16x Graphics Card
[5. PCI
[6. PCIE 16x Graphics Card
[7. PCIE Areca Raid

Sponsors:
My Nuclear Family, Mom and Dad

Petra's Tech Shop - www.petrastechshop.com Thanks to: Alex Venz, Quoc

Enermax USA - www.enermaxusa.com Thanks to: Wei Yang, Tom

MNPCTECH - www.mnpctech.com Thanks to: Bill Owen


Thanks!
Danny Bui [H]
silent-circuit [H]
enginurd [H]
Zero82z [H]
PradaG [H][XS]

Special Thanks to!
My Parents, for believing in me and helping fund this wonderful project.

My Aunt Marly for driving me around to get the Cube painted.

Built in the USA

Copyright Information:
I am not affiliated nor work with neither this forum, nor any on the sponsors directly in any way. I am an Enthusiast, and thus want to share my passion through this build log. Sponsored, and donated items are courtesy on the sponsors. Logo's and other copyrighted information belongs to each respective owners! My opinion and build is my own. Thanks!

Please feel free to suggest changes, ideas, etc! Criticism welcomed, also feel free to help shape/change the layout etc.

Sincerely,
PC1X1