[Build Log] Project Purple Horizon

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Introduction
Welcome to my next build! This time, I'll go with an ITX build so I stay in the Small Form Factor (SFF) area. As you might realize, I really like computers with a small footprint. My main goal will be to have the rig as clean and as simple as possible. I have a few ideas at this moment and I am working out the details on a daily basis.

You can expect me to post a good quantity of photos that shows the details and the making-of my second build. All photos will be taken with my newest OnePlus One smartphone.

Sponsors
I would like to thank you Parvum Systems and Bitspower for making this build happening.

Table of contents

• The first order
• Unpacking the first order
• The cable sleeving options
• The sponsors, the components and the photo environment
• The PSU, the CPU, the SSD and the motherboard
• New sponsor and the photo environment
• Teaser... Bitspower
• The reservoir and the pump
• The PWM fan splitter
• The fittings
• The motherboard - Part 1
• The memory waterblock - Part 1

Social

• Instagram: #ProjectPurpleHorizon
• Facebook: ProjectPurpleHorizon

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The components
Standard

• CPU: i5-4690K [Received]
• Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Impact (z97 mITX) [Received]
• PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G1 [Received]
• SSD: Crucial M500 [Received]
• Video card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Superclocked ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-2974-KR)
• Memory: GSKILL

Watercooling

• Radiators: Darkside 120mm low-profile radiator & Darkside 240mm low-profile radiator

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*reserved 2*

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The first order
I submitted my first order this morning and guess what, it has already been shipped! Trust me, Daz is awesome!

The components
I already know what the computer case will be but I'm waiting to finalize a few details before sharing that information with you. I'm not under any NDA, I just want to confirm a few things before sharing this exciting news with you! That being said, the case will allow me to put a 120mm and a 240mm radiators so you can expect the system to be fully watercooled. I don't think I will be overclocking this one since this is an ITX build. My #ProjectOrangeHorizon will remain my main gaming system. This second build will be used for something else including casual gaming. It will still have enough torque to play big games, but I don't want to spend another 5k for this build (at least for 2014-2015).

Photo

[Grinder]

Waiting and watching.

I prefer the in between sized builds myself. Channelling my inner Goldilocks

[bungwirez]

What gets my attention - Any project that includes the purchase of the Rimmer!!

[RescueRanger]

Lol bung. Although the "rimmer" is an awesome tool. Unfortunately I bought it before Daz had them in stock. But what a great tool to have.

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Unpacking the first order
I received my first order yesterday. As I said, the team at DazMode is really great. I submitted my order in the morning and it was ship the same day. It took the standard two business days to travel from Ontario to Quebec.

I took a few photos and I tried to be a little bit more professional with my setup. Last month I changed my Nexus 5 for a OnePlus One and I hope the quality of the photos will be better. The name of this build if the Project Purple Horizon so I thought it would be nice touch to have a little bit of purple in the background for each photos... What do you think?

I still need to set a better photo-shoot environment, but it will do the job for now

Photos
The package


The reamer






The 120mm rad










The 240mm rad

[RescueRanger]

Nice Pics! Also like the purple towel haha

[DazMode]

Small rads turns to be really cool looking.

[Grinder]

Nice Pics! Also like the purple towel haha

Appropriately, it is on the horizon

[easynator]

Nice Pics! Also like the purple towel haha

Yeah, I'm on the low-budget for that one

Small rads turns to be really cool looking.

I like it, it's going to look pretty good once painted

Appropriately, it is on the horizon

I'll try to remember that one hehe

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The cable sleeving options
I'm at the point of designing the cable sleeving colors. I'll probably order them from ensourced unless someone convince me to go with another company. I'm open to suggestion and my final choice hasn't been taken yet.

My idea was to use the Acid Purple Paracord Sleeved Extensions (#4223bf) as well as the standard White color.

Which option do you prefer?

Options
Option 1

http://choosemypc.net/sleeving/?p=5496d65ef2fff

Option 2

http://choosemypc.net/sleeving/?p=5496d68c8bbc8

Option 3

http://choosemypc.net/sleeving/?p=5496d6c635a94

Option 4

http://choosemypc.net/sleeving/?p=5496d6fa9316c

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Do you know if I can use the EK Monarch heatspreader without the waterblock? My goal is to potentially change the default heatspreader of my memory to something that looks better.