Project Snowflake [scratch build]
Welcome to Project Snowflake!
Background: I've been thinking of doing a scratch build for a while now. First it was just kind of a dream, but since last summer I have seriously begun planning and I now finally have a finished first sketch that I want to share with you! There are still many things that I need to figure out about this project and I have yet to decide about which parts and components I will use but I wanted to let anyone who wants follow this almost from day 1. I will do my best to update you on the progress along the way!
About me: My name is Axel, a 20 years old guy studying Industrial Engineering at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm Sweden. I’ve been into computers since my dad bought our first computer about 10 years ago. A few years later when we decided to get a new machine, I did get a chance to disassemble the old one and in that moment I was caught. I have now built about 10 systems and have gathered all the experience, knowledge and inspiration I think I need for this project! You can find my last two builds here:
http://www.sweclockers.com/galleri/12766-corsair-350d
http://www.sweclockers.com/galleri/12506-mitt-250d-delid
Large update with a lot of changes! (Read here) The new idea is a mITX case with alot of inspiration from the original Project Snowflake drawings bot made all out of Plexiglas and without the curves the original drawings and renderings had. More info in this post: http://www.sweclockers.com/forum/143-projektloggar/1338458-project-snowflake/#post15118838
Old info:
The project: The basic idea is a simple but elegant mATX system with just the necessary components. No large raid array or extra USB panel etc. For the cooling I’m planning to use a single thick 280mm rad in the front with a loop including CPU and GPU(s). Since it is an open case design, acoustics won’t be my number one priority. I still haven’t decided whether to use acrylic tubing or normal soft tubing but in either case I’m planning on a white and light blue color theme for the build. The timeframe for this project will be a few months. This might sound long for a computer build but school takes a lot of time during the weeks and I don’t want to rush this.
The case: It’s designed so that the motherboard tray either can be mounted the “normal” way on the right side panel or inverted on the left side. Most of the back side and the side opposite to the motherboard will be mostly open to create better airflow and easier maintenance. To get a simple and clean look, the case will have a front panel with just a power button and a snowflake cut out. The fans behind will get air through the side vents on both sides. Everything will be mounted together with moding cubes from Parvum systems. I have also made mounting holes for two 120mm fans in the top if I decide to go for just a single GPU.
Right now: Boot testing with moth most of the core components done! Now the modding can begin! I have painted allt the red parts of the mobo white and also painted the radiators and the waterblovk to match the color theme.
The work on the case keeps on. Unfortunately it takes longer than I expected, mostly because I really want it too look nice and I cant really stop working on the small details. I also don't have all the tools I wish I had so some things like cutting and drilling takes longer than it could have taken with the right tools... :/
Take care,
Axel
PS. Jag kommer att skriva huvudinläggen på engelska då jag har projektloggar på engelskspråkiga forum också men kommentera gärna på svenska om ni vill! DS.