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Hey all, I wanted to drop an update as I am keen to get this built going. However, I am still waiting on a few things to fall into place. For now, I am waiting on Alphacool, so please consider the build paused until I can sort out some of the bits that need attention.

The distro, I am sure it was the 240mm, so I think this: https://shop.alphacool.com/en/shop/reservoirs-distro-plates/distro-plates/pum-alphacool-core-distro-plate-240-right-with-vpp-apex-pump Mounting was just by modding the case and screwing it to the side wall bud

Another update then, albeit a small one! I had a delivery of hardware to secure the motherboard tray. I always replace the rivets drilled out with M3 countersunk screws and Nylock nuts so that I know it won't vibrate loose. One of the jobs I have tackled is the original silver trim. I wrapped...

A quick update before the weekend, then, it's way too hot here in the UK to be building, so this will be it until it cools off a little bit! So the panels are back from paint, and they look amazing. I've just spent some time getting them into position. I am now waiting for some hardware to turn...

So, while we wait for the paint, Intel has been kind enough to support me with a Core 7 265K for this, or perhaps another build I have in mind. I am still undecided on motherboard, and if I can still grab a Formula, I will stick with Z790. If not, the Pro Ice for Gigabyte might work, but I...

Another quick update! The motherboard tray and panels are out, ready for paint. I'm not sure how long it will take, as the powder coaters I use are generally really busy, so it may be a week or so before they are ready. Excited to see these in their new coat!

Ok then, here we go! One of the first things you can do when building a race car is to make it lighter, so that's exactly what I've been doing with the Light Base 900. This should add around 10mph to the build! Joking aside, this case is well-built. It has taken me around an hour to strip it...

So let's take a closer look at the PSU and the fans! I've gone with the Dark Power 13 1000W, simply because I was advised that the Pro version won't fit in the Light Base 900. This seems a bit daft, one of their premier cases not being able to hold their high-end PSU, but it's fine, and the...

So the be quiet! Light Base 900 has arrived, and boy, is it big! First, the box seems to have got into a fight on the way here, but the contents are all ok! When the packaging is removed, you get to see this amazing-looking case in all its glory, and it already has me thinking of what I...

Well, the case has landed! I'm busy on reviews tomorrow and friday, then away for the weekend at Soccer Aid, so I will get an update sorted early next week! This thing is huge btw, such a great looking case!

So I am still waiting on the case, so I might as well crack on with the build log. First up, we had a parcel from be quiet!, this is the power supply and some case fans. The dog thought it was something for her, so naturally she was disappointed it wasn't full of treats! The power supply we...

Evening all! It's been a little while since I put a build together. 2024 was full of ups and downs, mainly downs regarding family, sadly. TLDR is that my mum died, dad had a stroke, and my wife had an op, all within around 9 weeks, so I had a load to deal with and couldn't really be modding...

So, here it is in its final glory! Apologies for the pic quality, I'm back using my phone now. Overall then, I am happy with the build, the blue CPU loop could be a bit more solid to add some depth to the contrast so I will keep an eye out to see if I can find something more suitable. The...

Right then, time to tube up this build! With things going on around home life I have simply cracked on with this, so didn't get too many pictures along the way sadly. The runs have been fairly straight forward and I only ran into a couple of areas when I changed the planned runs. While the...

Time to move on with the build then :) I asked Alphacoool to send over one of their vertical GPU mounts so I could plonk my Strix OC 4080 into the system, so the first job of the day was to get the block stripped from this huge card. Its here you start to get an idea of the color scheme I...

Okay, so it's time to get this thing moving! So be quiet! kindly sent over their 800FX some time ago, a lot has happened since then. I decided to come back to modding and got the ball rolling on a few things and then recently, both my parents have been quite ill, to say the least, so I have...

So I have been away for some time, but I had a project started before I had some time off. Well, today it's finished. I owe a lot to be quiet! for their support, and Alphacool too. Ive been modding for some time now and I needed to get this one done, not for me, but for them. So this sadly...

It's been a while, so it's time to crack on with another mod! I'm returning to modding after a bit of a break, my friends over at be quiet! sent me over a new Shadow Base 800 FX black edition a while ago, so it's time to put something in it! To pair this up, Intel have supplied a 13900K, and...

Okay, so I have run into a few problems with how I wanted to set out the Y40. Some of this is specific to the cooling hardware I want to use from Alphacool, and some is down to the design of the Y40. I wouldn't say limitations as such but the case in terms of space for water cooling in certain...

Moving swiftly on! My first job is to remove the included Hyte fans from the Y40 and then get the motherboard into place. MY Z690 Carbon has my 12900K in place, awaiting the arrival of the 13900K from Intel so it can stay in here until it drops in. Next, it's time for a look at what...