NZXT 810 Switch Mod (Blue-Skull)

[aidanscomputers]

Well I was inspired by New platform that hit the market. Intel x79 chipset and LGA2011 CPU With its awesome Blue and Black Finish

The case theme is Blue, Black & White featuring The Intel Skull and a Large NZXT logo in Blue on the Back panel.

The Case that was perfect for the Build was the New NZXT Switch 810 just so many option to choose from its a perfect modder's case, ( My review is coming out tuesday) . Another set components that will fit perfectly into the theme, is The HyperX 120GB ssd from Kingston and Quad Channel Memory .

A big thank you to the Sponsors

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let take a quick look at the NZXT Switch 810 Case

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Such a clean looking case

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You can tear down to the Bare Frame with ease.

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One of the first things was to disassemble The front and top cover

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No going back now !!!

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[aidanscomputers]

Maybe i should try to take the black marker off and just put it back together?

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Anybody have any glue?

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Its going to take forever to file this down?

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Done!!!!
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I eyeballed that one about right!!!
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And the front
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[aidanscomputers]

Oh what did you do this weekend? Ehh Cut a Intel Skull out of Liqiud Resin.
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Dont mind the Buck teeth, I had to go look to see how many teh intel skull had 8
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[aidanscomputers]

Thank you all. Just waited for the Paint to Dry today and snap a few more photos.


Prep Work using 400 Grit sand paper
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Automotive refelective base coat
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Chromoly Finish ? nah
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Metalic Blue
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matching it up, will soon be getting rid of teh chevy symbol :)
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Nothing is secure yet, but i like what i am seeing so far
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Like!!
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A few more spots to smooth out
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A nice up close look This piece is almost done :)
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Thank you for looking

[aidanscomputers]

A few more pics testing out the looks of a 120 Enermax Vegas Trio Fan , Probley going with the 140's

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Bawls!!!!
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I am a happy guy
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Again a big thanks to the NZXT,INTEL and KINGSTON Supporting my modding addiction

Kingston HyperX

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And Intel

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[Fuganater]

Looks great! Love the color.

[Twigsoffury]

2nd that.

Definantly a nice color theme.

[TLHarrell]

Blasphemy! Chopping up such a nice case. Kidding. Hopefully I will be doing the same very soon. Good pics.

[aidanscomputers]

Blasphemy! Chopping up such a nice case. Kidding. Hopefully I will be doing the same very soon. Good pics.

It is a awesome case, doesnt need to much modding at all.

[TLHarrell]

Oh, just wait and see what I've got planned. Not a ton of modding, but the addition of a massive amount of detail. It's got a great design, just needs some augmenting. I'm starting into a TRON: Legacy themed build as soon as some of the parts come in.

[aidanscomputers]

Oh, just wait and see what I've got planned. Not a ton of modding, but the addition of a massive amount of detail. It's got a great design, just needs some augmenting. I'm starting into a TRON: Legacy themed build as soon as some of the parts come in.

This is a good case for that theme.

[TLHarrell]

Was also looking at the Phantom. This is a superb case and was recommended by others for the theme. I agree. Can't wait to see more pictures of your build as I wait to start mine.

[aidanscomputers]

Small Update more to come this week, order White acrylic and sleeving, still need more watercooling supplies and lighting.

2nd round of paint , smooth down with 400 grit !!!!

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Almost forgot these lol ,
Sanded and primed

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Ask my awesome wife if she could make me some letters about 5 " tall using the cricut

Not going to use the font but can use them to make a outline

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back panel layout

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you ready to dance old friend
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Still trimming
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I am testing my idea paint the back side of the N

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work on the back lighting
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need some more polishing :) and to hook of the leds behind

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Thanks for looking

[aidanscomputers]

Another weekend another couple of days to mod!!!!

Work on the skull led to get them that glow effect, first i needed to route out a spot for the eyes

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The cut the piece and Sand

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Done!!!

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now time to test it out

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I like it

Wow a big box came in

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made a few cuts
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Fits very well, My goal is to make a one piece interior cove rthat can easly pull out

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you might also see what else i am working on in the pick as well

its starting to take shape, re doing the back piece to the rom bays, that was a scrap piec that almost fit.

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Thanks for looking !!!!

[aidanscomputers]

Wow, After 3 lan parties and Pax east I was able to get the ball rolling again.

First off like to thank my Newest Sponsor EK WaterBlocks For Thier amaizing Cooling Products, I have used Thier GPU water blocks before and amaizing Stuff.

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I will go into more detail, When i start installing The Products

Do you rember when I cut these out
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Time to attached and light it up!!!!

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Ok this was a bad idea
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better
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Added the NZXT led kit
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need to fix the Bleed through but diggin the effect
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Enjoy
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Thanks for looking

[AmEv]

*drool*

[Fuganater]

May need to paint the top of the letters.

[aidanscomputers]

Well In between modding The pc, I have attended 3 lan parties and PAX East, I have had it mostly together a few times. with the sleeving, watercool ing the gpus and interior lights left to do

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A little teaser with more to come

[aidanscomputers]

Added The watercooling For The cpu, STill waiting for the GPUs :(

Top EK XTX360 Rad
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EK Supreme HF
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EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir

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Overall Very impressed how this build is turning out.

Teaser pics on the way

[TLHarrell]

I like the spinner thing in the res. Sweet design.

[aidanscomputers]

I really like the rez!!! $ differnt color option from Ek as well

[aidanscomputers]

Testing the Lighting to see how it looks of the interior side panels.

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Enermax Vegas Trio Blue

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Cant wait to finish Sleeving ( the final build you may only see like 5 connections)

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Turned the vegas Trio to White loving it !!!

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[TLHarrell]

Those panels look like they are a little translucent. I would apply some shadow cutouts inside them and light in a different color for a neat effect.