[Build Log] Project Blueberry Apple G4

[Metalcored00d]

Parts used:
Pump and reservoir:
Alphacool VPP655 and Alphacool Eisbecher 150mm plexi

Fittings:
Alphacool Eiszapfen 13mm HardTube compression fitting G1/4 for plexi- brass tubes (rigid or hard tubes) - knurled - deep black
Alphacool Eiszapfen screw plug G1/4 - deep black
Alphacool Eiszapfen L-connector rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread - deep black

GPU waterblock:
Alphacool NexXxoS GPX - Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 M03 - incl. backplate - black

CPU waterblock:
Alphacool NexXxoS XP³ Light - Acetal - Intel/AMD

Hard tubing:
Alphacool HardTube 13/10mm plexi clear 60cm - 4pcs

Radiators:
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper 240mm

Fans:
Alphacool Susurro Fan - 120 - Black / Blue Edition - 1700rpm ( 120x120x25mm )


Parts already owned:
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Gene VIII
SSD: 256Gb Toshiba m.2 Sata
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K
Ram: Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3000MHz 32GB
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1


*Spoiler* The Finished Project:
I made a little video with the end results here:

 

[Metalcored00d]

Hooray! The parts have arrived and I also have my G4 case so the fun can begin!

In honor of Alphacool, I'm changing my colour theme to black and blue. That way I stay true to Alphacool's colours. I also figured that Mayhem's blue pastel would look awesome.

Therefore, I will have to look for a black/blue motherboard. Does anyone have an idea which one?

 

[chinese_spy]

Congrats!
how about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157544
or, if you do not consider to buy six (8) cores CPU:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO/ with custom paint

 

[Metalcored00d]

Congrats!
how about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157544
or, if you do not consider to buy six (8) cores CPU:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO/ with custom paint

The X99 one seems a bit overkill since I'm more a hardware enthusiast than a gamer / etc.

It's funny that you mentioned the Asus mobo since I had already considered painting the heatsinks anyways

 

[Metalcored00d]

Stripped the case and began preparing to dremel ^^

 

[Metalcored00d]

Today I cut away the old motherboard panel. I just used a dremel and the EZ speedclinic metal discs.

Afterwards, I removed the rivets that hold the panel in place that supports the PSU etc. I will probably cut it so it only supports the PSU and not use the rest.

Then I used a cheap/ ghetto method to mount the motherboard to the side panel: using nuts and washers. It does the job, but it isn't exactly what I had in mind. That's why I ordered an M3 drilling tap, that way I can use 6mm motherboard standoffs. I'll see how it goes when the kit arrives

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I'm fairly happy with the results. I will just have to look for a motherboard IO panel to see if it fits.

 

[chinese_spy]

OK. What about Azure/Aqua/Sapphire etc in the title?

I can use 6mm motherboard standoffs.

As I remember, the original standoffs are 8 mm.

 

[Metalcored00d]

OK. What about Azure/Aqua/Sapphire etc in the title?
As I remember, the original standoffs are 8 mm.

Well, when I just cut out the IO part, I actually checked to see if it would fit with the original standoffs (to see if the height would work). It turned out that my graphics card didn't line up correctly, with about 2mm higher than what it should be. That's why I'm willing to try with 6mm standoffs. If that doesn't work I'll just stick to the nuts and screws and bolts

I also changed the thread name to Blueberry since I'm probably going to use Mayhem's pastel Blueberry anyways

 

[Metalcored00d]

After some more searching I think I have found a suitable candidate for a custom paint job on the heatsinks:
The Asrock Z170 Extreme 4

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157633&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-tonymacx86 LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=4902415&SID=

Ooops, that's an ATX motherboard. I don't wanna risk going bigger than mATX. Maybe this one:
Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128845&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-tonymacx86 LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=4902415&SID=

Or this one
ASUS Maximus VIII Gene
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132569&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-tonymacx86 LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=4902415&SID=

Well, I would first have to get rid of my current Gigabyte Z170x Gaming3 mobo and Thermaltake Ultimate 3.0 cpu cooler...

 

[chinese_spy]

Thumbs up for Asus VIII here, it's actually superb MB.
Plus, EKWB made a monoblock for it https://www.ekwb.com/news/ek-releases-monoblock-for-asus-maximus-viii-motherboards/
no more pain, no more paint

Update: Oh! i realized, you can't use ekwb.
but the option still exist: http://www.aquatuning.nl/waterkoeling/mb-waterkoelers/?p=1&o=1&n=12&f=2138