Mass Effect 3 - NZXT Switch 810 Build

Update!

Here is the Sketch up we are going by, for the inside only. We are saving the Mass Effect 3 Logo for the Outside of the case and of course the M8 made by DaFrontlineTrooper will be going on top.Also the cooling will be white and red and also 2 Plextor SSD drives will be Mounted on the blank Carbon fiber Panel on the right hand top side.

Also allot of help with the Vinyl work is being done by Kaged as my equipment is no where near ready to run :) and we are good friends of course.

Also guys don't forget to check out and support his Pink NZXT Phantom Cancer Awareness Build !

Cancer Awareness Build here: http://www.overclock.net/t/1211457/c...t-pink-phantom

UPDATE !

Thank you Plextor for making this Update possible and for coming on board the Mass Effect 3 - Switch 810 build !

As you guys that have been following the thread know already i have been talking about changing the SSD's to a different brand. I have been Very interested in Plextor Pro Series SSD's for a while now and read allot about then. Well to make a long story short i talked with Plextor and am dumping the OCZ drives and going to run a new Pair of Plextor 128gig M3 Pro Series SSD's in raid 0 Striped in the Mass Effect 3 build.

After some Testing i definitely love the drives and plan on running Plextor drives from now on and let me show you why:


First i will start with the unboxing of the Drives:

It was raining the day the drives arrived and i was nervous when i seen the box was wet!

As i opened the box i realized Plextor Packed the drives very nice, so my worries instantly went away (So much bubble wrap i bet i could of dropped them off my roof and they would be fine so A+ for Packaging! )

Now to look at the box itself :

As you can see and it was hard to get it on film the box is a shiny metallic blue and looks very nice!

And the Back which has the Specs which i will get to in a few:

And here are the contents inside the box: The SSD , an Adapter ,mounting screws,Software and Manual and 5 year warranty info.

Ok lets get right to the drive now because i am very excited about it:

The drive looks absolutely gorgeous! It sits in a brushed aluminum casing with Plextor done very nicely in black. Yeah i know this is just looks but trust me we will get to the performance soon enough. Also this SSD is one of the Lightest SSD drives i ever held and it is extremely thin. So for looks ,weight and size the drive is amazing so A+ here also !

And here is where they will be going in the ME3 build:

Also here they are mounted in Venom which i am using just as a test bench right now :

Ok now onwards to see how they Perform:

ATTO:

CrystalDiskMark

Plextor SSD Performance Analyzer

Windows Experience Index also 7.9 for the SSD's of course.

As you can easily see these drives easily do 1000mbs + and we proved it with Multiple benchmarks to be fair as Possible.



Also one of the biggest attractions to the Plextor drives is their award winning technology called True Speed where their drives keep the performance over long periods of time. Plus don't forget they have a 5 Year Warranty !! So why are more people not running them ? I have no idea but i will be for sure !

More info on Plextor True Speed Technology : http://www.plextoramericas.com/TrueSpeed/index.html

And also the Specs of Plextor M3 Pro Series Drives i am using : http://www.plextoramericas.com/index...series?start=1


My conclusion is these SSD drives Rock ! and i would highly recommend them to anyone looking for lightening fast drives! Also Plextor makes many other model SSD's and Blu Ray burners etc so take a look for your self. here: http://www.plextoramericas.com/

But the # 1 reason i chose Plextor and wanted them as a Sponsor is because they have INCREDIBLE customer service and they also are very close with their customers on Facebook etc !



I am highly honored to be Flying the PLEXTOR banner on this build Log and Proud to represent their name !!


MybadOmen


More updates to come soon so keep Watching !

Looking good! :up:

More to come very soon .Just been very busy on multiple projects . I do my best to keep you guys updated though and will continue to do my best.

Hope you enjoyed the new Updates and keep watching .More to come soon!

MybadOmen

"UPDATE"


Well hiya guys, I have an update but its not huge. I am now back to working on ME3 as well as another build but making ME3 the priority right now.

Here is the point the build was at before today as you can see i have been working on her a bit:

Here is some work i did Today.

Mounted the 2 Plextor M3 Pro Series SSD Drives.

Wrapped the Modded top front Panel with more 3M Di noc Carbon Fiber

And also Painted another NZXT FZ-140 Fan Red and Modded the lower front panel and cut out some Mesh that will be painted to match the mesh on top and inside. (Front is still incomplete)

Also did some boring wiring but didn't photo it as it was nothing special.


And thanks to My Sponsors involved in this Update:

Plextor for their PX-M3 Pro Series SSD Drives that are smoking fast Clean or Dirty !

More Info Here : http://www.plextoramericas.com/index...-m3-pro-series

NZXT For everything they Sponsored for this build:

More Products from NZXT Here: http://www.nzxt.com/new/product_all.php

ATXPCREPAIR & MNPCTECH For huge help getting all the 3M Di-noc Carbon fiber needed for this build which is a total of 2 feet x 10 feet and is far from cheap stuff!

More Info on ATXPCREPAIR Here: http://atxpctech.com/

For all MNPCTECH's great products, guides,blobs look here : http://www.mnpctech.com/casemodstore.html


Sorry for the long wait but hope you guys like where its heading. Looks like its almost done but its all the tiny details that drive me crazy, But you should see allot more updates from here on out as i am all set up to work here now.

Take care and really hope you guys like it:

More to come soon so keep watching:

MybadOmen

UPDATE!


Just another small update of getting a little more work done to the front of the Case. Looks a bit funny right now till the actual Theme is applied and the Window etc is Modded.

Ok Lets get started :


Here is the lower front Panel that i started Modding in the last update:

Now to paint the Mesh i made earlier to match the top. First step because it is bare metal is to Prime it with an etching Primer:

Next i paint the whole piece in Black Krylon "Fusion" Satin Black. I have completely switched to using Krylon when using rattle can pants now. The stuff is really amazing on Metal or Plastic and also has an Adhesion Promoter already in it.

Next i mark it and tape of a 2 inch space that will be Painted white as part of the red and white stripe. (Usually this stripe would go on the side but i wanted to be original as this is my Version of Mass Effect 3 Build so i wanted it Centered) Also again using White Krylon Fusion.

Totally forgot to take a Photo of the white panted and taping off the Red. but basically all i did was let the white dry and taped off a 1 inch stripe in the center to pain red and here is what it looks like drying with the tape off.

Now i move on to the Heat gun and 3M Di-noc Carbon Fiber to wrap the lower panel that the Mesh will be sitting in:

And after a little heating and carefully getting all the edges its wrapped:

and a Shot of it back on the ME3 build:

More to Come Keep Watching

Take Care,

MybadOmen

UPDATE !


And another update already that fast. I told you they would be coming pretty steady now till completion and i am not going to cut corners to meet any deadlines. This build will be done and hopefully Beautiful when its completed.

That being Said lets get yo the Update:


This Update is me Modding the window .I decided to just leave leave 1 1/2 " of metal completly around the window so people can see all the work inside and i curved the edges. Lol wait till you see what i used for a tool to curve them.

First a couple Photo's with the window off :

And now to Start Modding the NZXT Switch 810 Window:

Marking out where my cuts are going to be:

Marking out the curved edges with my High Tech tools .

Jig saw with Guide i will be using to cut out the window. (The Guide will help make nice straight lines until i get to the rounded edges. Its all skills from there )

Just checking to see if it looks right . It does so we can move on. OH YA normally i would tape off around where i was cutting but this is getting Di noc wrap so i didn't bother. My saw does have plastic feet though so i used a scotchbrite after to smooth it out after.

The Scraps

These Photos are of ,me sanding the scratches and edges smooth and also a shot of some of the tools i used to get a really nice edge:

Mnpctech . Lol seems like this name comes up allot in my Threads . Well this time is because i am using the Mnpctech U-Channel Molding which is one of the best i have ever used or seen. The stuff is super thin and looks incredible. In my eye's at least.

Well this Molding was also sponsored by Bill and Mnpctech.com so as always i will give a link where you can get some yourself.

Mnpctech U-Channel Molding here: http://www.mnpctech.com/UChannel.html

Ok now everything is all nice and even and smoothed out i finally move on to the Di-noc and U-Channel molding.

Will get better Photos of this tomorrow because my iPhone cant take pictures at night at all they come out terrible. Lol not to mention i ran it over yesterday so not only did i need a camera badly for my logs .I now also need to replace my iPhone 4 Glass which i do all the time for money so that's not an issue. Lol yeah but imagine, I ran over my own Phone with a GMC Jimmy and its perfect besides the glass.Thank god it happened in the grass i bet cement would be another story.

Really sorry for this last Photo as you cant tell how nice it came out but i promise you will see soon enough.

Take Care and Keep Watching . This Build is almost over and then you guys can watch my next build that's already started ,Just not posted yet.

More Updates Soon

MybadOmen

As Promised i am back to add some better Photo's. Well a little better at least.

Hopefully that gives a little better idea of what it is starting to look like but still i cant get the colors as bright as they really are in real life. The chrome sparkles everywhere and goes perfect with the Carbon fiber and red and white. Best i can do for now but i did promise i would be back with some better Photos .


More Updates soon so keep watching

MybadOmen

this is like an Info-mercial

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Originally Posted by jdbnsn

this is like an Info-mercial

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Not sure if that's a compliment or insult but yes i am very detailed about everything i do from showing every part to showing every little Mod i do. As i try to help new Modders learn how its done and how they to can get the proper tools and parts. Also i do show appreciation to those that sponsor me but i still basically did the same thing before i was sponsored if i thought it was nice gear.

Take Care Mate

MybadOmen

Also New Photo's Added to Last Update as Promised ! A little better quality .

UPDATE !


Founder of NZXT Johnny hou takes notice of my work on the "Mass Effect 3 - NZXT Switch 810 build" !

This is a Great Honor to me because i love the NZXT Company ,Their Customer Service, Products just everything about them is great and lets not forget how big they contribute to the community all the time. I have met and worked with many NZXT employees (Phone and email) But never imagined that the actual Founder of the company would take notice of me seeing he must be extremely busy.


Not sure what else to say . Just every day things just seem to blow my mind when it comes to my Modding. Lol usually when i think im not doing good and feeling down about it.

Here is the Link to see what the Founder wrote as it wasn't all about just me it was to all the Modders :

http://nzxtcorp.wordpress.com/2012/0...l-the-modders/

Take care guys and once again thanks so much for all the support you have given through all my builds.

Also stay Tuned for more on the Mass Effect Build.

Your friend and fellow Modder ,

MybadOmen

Update !

I have a new Update for you guys and this is a BIG one! "Mass Effect 3 -NZXT Switch 810 Mod" is now Alive !!!!


Also for those of you the haven't seen it ,Not only did Venom make Maximum PC Magazine but now Mass Effect 3 build has also. (Really wish they had these Photo's below though)

Here is a link to the Maximum PC Magazine Article: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/new...galactic_socks

This Update i would like to thank EKWB, Mayhem's and Primochill since they are the ones that made this Update Possible.


First off i mixed Mayhem's Pastel Ice White concentrate with roughly 2 quarts of PrimoChill Base/Deionized Water

Next i mixed 1 Bottle of Concentrated Mayhem's light Red Pastel to another 2 quarts of PrimoChill Base/Deionized Water
and then added 2 bottles of Mayhem's Red Dye to get the red i needed 20ML (Not all was used in build)

And finally the shots of Her Running in all her Glory ! (Build is not complete . Just some cosmetic stuff to do and she is all done)

Really hope you guys Like it so far, And again still More to come so Keep Watching !

MybadOmen

Looks amazing!!! Great work! :up:

What's on the other side?

Looking good. I'd like to see the back side too. Also the cable managment.

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Looking good. I'd like to see the back side too. Also the cable managment.

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You are looking at the cable management. The build is running in those Photos.

Update!

Huge thanks to Razer and there Generosity donating some Razer Mass Effect Gear to the build:

Here is what they Donated to the Build as they seen the build and thought it would be a great match. I totally agree! :

Razer Black Widow Ultimate Keyboard "Mass Effect 3 Edition"

The Normandy SR2 is Commander Shepard’s starship and a quick maneuvering vehicle great for traversing the galaxy, getting the team extracted from hot zones, and dropping behind enemy lines. Just like the Normandy, the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming keyboard is a state-of-the-art weapon with full-fledged heavy-duty mechanical key infrastructure. When it delivers crisp, tactile feedback and faster keystroke actuation, this revolutionary, fully backlit gaming keyboard accomplishes your mission with razor-sharp efficiency.

Razer Imperator Mouse "Mass Effect 3 Edition"

The war for Earth has begun, and only Commander Shepard stands between the Reapers and Earth’s total annihilation in Mass Effect 3. Use the Razer Imperator Mass Effect 3 Edition gaming mouse to give yourself the better edge and dispatch your ruthless enemies before they render all life extinct. The Razer Imperator ME3 Edition has been exclusively emblazoned with the iconic N7 logo, bestowed only upon the highest-ranking soldiers of the Systems Alliance military, displayed on Shepard’s Armor, and now in your capable hand.

Razer Vespula Mouse Pad "Mass Effect 3 Edition"

In Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard and his team will face their greatest challenge yet - the Reapers. The Razer Vespula dual-sided gaming mouse mat is the perfect way to ensure that you’re prepared for each battle. Get neck-breaking acceleration under your mouse with the SPEED side to hit the enemies before they can react, or deliver precise headshots with the measured movement of the CONTROL side. Exclusively designed in pitch-black finish with the iconic N7 logo and stripes displayed on Shepard’s Armor, the Razer Vespula Mass Effect 3 Edition readies both you and your mouse for the war to take Earth back.

For more info on Razer's Great Products check out these Links:

www.razerzone.com
www.razerzone.com/me3
www.facebook.com/razer


Take Care Guys and just working on the window and Decals for the build and you will see them as soon as they are done!

MybadOmen

UPDATE!


Still More to come on this build Guys. Just waiting on a few things and been hard at work designing them. I should have the rest of the stuff soon and hopefully it will really make the build Pop! If not back to the drawing board.


Also would like to Thank the Sponsors that helped make this build possible with this Photo that "gr3nd3l" Put together for me.

Also Special Thanks to "Kaged" for helping me once again with the Decals for this build and working with me to get them just right.


And of course Thank You to all the People that follow my builds and my work and that support me through the builds.Good and the Bad.


MybadOmen

Last Parts should be here Friday to finish this build off. The do a Photo shoot of it all together.

UPDATE!

Just a small update is all but the build and Theme is coming together now. Also the back door makes sure there is no confusion on what company makes the case.


I also like to thank my buddy Kaged that helped me with making the masking for Venom and also help design and make the ME3 Decals also. He is also teaching me to use my own Plotter so i can some day do it myself :)


Ok Me and Kaged have been talking for a while again deciding on idea's for the Vinyl decals again but this time for the outside of the case. There were many Decals made but at the end i am not sure which will be used and which wont. but so far some are on for sure.


Ok so today i 3M Wrapped the back door of the case which was a pain by myself but i got it done. Also i added Decals to the front and the back panel. I am very aware there is a space above my Antec Veris (Still working on that)


Ok i will shut up and show the Photos because that's what you all really want to see :)

Well that's it for now. Hoping to have the build completed by Monday just waiting on the window is all and a couple small fixes.

Keep watching its not over yet ! Plus there will soon be a Nice Photo shoot done by my Aunt for me (Photographer)

MybadOmen

UPDATE !

''Warning these photo's are just crappy ones from my iPhone good shots will be taken later and posted''.

First off really want to thank my Sponsor/Friend at Primochill for doing the etching for me.Highly appreciated Mate.

Well finally the update that puts everything together. I designed a window that i wanted etched and spaced everything so it wouldn't ruin the view of important stuff inside like my EK Parts ,Plextor SSD's etc.
Anyway my great Sponsor Primochill got me this window overnight so i could complete the Build by Monday and as you can see he never fails me. Thank you Primochill for the great job.


Anyway its not totally complete a few small things to do plus a Photo shoot with the matching Keyboard,Mouse etc from Razer.

Here was the Black NZXT Switch 810 i received:

and here it is now:

Here is the Mass Effect 3 -NZXT Switch 810 Mod

The package that i thought would be very late actually came right away!

And the Window all cut to size i requested and etching exactly where i wanted it.

Best i can do for now till the Photo shoot but believe me . It looks a Million times better then the Photos:


And this ones for you NZXT for giving me this project in the first place and being more then just a sponsor to me.

Thank all you guys so much for supporting me and being my friend through this build and the past builds.

There should be 2 more Posts before Completion and then the Grand Finally the Photo shoot finally done right. Any Updates after that will just be any achievements that the Build happens to get . If any :) I imagine thats up to my followers to Vote for me.

Take Care and sorry no better Photo's yet. But really hoping you guys like what i did with the window.

MybadOmen

Update ! (Sorta)


Hiya Guys i got a chance to get everything outside today and actually use the PC for a while today. I decided to set everything up and get some better Photos (From an iPhone).

So i wont say much here i will just post a ton of Photos .

Enjoy and hope you like it !

Still will be Better Photo's to come but this build is Officially complete although you may see me do some small stuff here and there to it.

Thank you to all my Great Sponsors that have all been a pleasure to work with.

Thank you to all the people who Followed all my threads including this one.

Thank you to the new people that just noticed my work and took the time to look over the work logs.


Please don't forget a have a new Build log opening soon and that will be a Dimastech easy/hard 2.5 Bench Mod (Dont Miss it)


Your Friend,

MybadOmen

One More Photo to add for the people that asked me to do this Project:

Plus it came out pretty cool:

Thank You Razer


I know the build is complete but i wanted to add this quick thank you to Razer for their donation of the Mouse Keyboard and Mouse pad that has its own update in the index that gives more information about the Products. This update is just to show off how nice it looks with the Mass Effect 3 NZXT Switch 810 Mod. I also used the mouse and keyboard for many hours now and it is smooth as glass and the keyboard ,OMG talk about nice.

For more information on Razer's Amazing Products see links below. I can proudly and honestly give you my word they are high quality incredible products. Mass Effect ones being the best of course :). Lol honestly even if your not a Mass Effect 3 Lover the only thing it has is N7 and Carbon Fiber so even non ME3 lovers will like them.

www.razerzone.com

www.razerzone.com/me3

www.facebook.com/razer


Anyway Thank You Again Razer and hope you enjoy the build and this little update:

Razer Black Widow Ultimate Keyboard "Mass Effect 3 Edition"

Razer Imperator Mouse & Razer Vespula Mouse Pad "Mass Effect 3 Edition"

Take Care guys and again i hope you all love the build it was ALLOT of work and i would say it was a success.


MybadOmen

Some More Cool Photos id like to share,

Take care and sorry if you seen some of them.

MybadOmen

Very cool!

Thanks Glad you like it !