[PROJECT] - The Project

[NaMcO]

Well, here is an odd name for something i've had in my mind for over 4 years. I finally decided to purchase the case of my dreams, the widely known and more-than-seen-and-modified Silverstone TJ07. This is not going to be just another TJ07 build, this will be my last case (hardware will be upgraded occasionally) so i'm going to make it special, hence the project name.

It's going to be all black inside, there will be acrylic panels fully customized for the needs of this build and already in production, and will feature a dual loop, one for CPU and Motherboard, the other being used for the graphics card. Enough talk, here's the hardware, most of it is from my older build. The current case will house my GF's PC in the future...

Computer parts:

- ASUS Rampage II Extreme motherboard
- GSKILL Trident PC3-16000 6GB RAM
- Intel Core i7 920 CPU
- EVGA GTX295 video card (might change soon, undecided)
- PCPower & Cooling 750W Power Supply
- Intel X-25M SSD x2 (RAID0) for OS
- Samsung HD103SJ 1TB x2 (RAID0) for games, data, etc
- Alphacool LCD dual bay
- Scythe KAZE Master fan controller

Watercooling parts:

- Two Swiftech MCP-350 pumps
- EK Acetal top for the pumps
- EK 150mm reservoirs
- Watercool HeatKiller LT CPU waterblock
- Feser 480 Radiator
- Feser 240 Radiator
- Black Ice GTS 240 Radiator (for the top, might not use it)
- Fractal white fans (undecided, depends on looks)
- Enzotech 3/8" ID 5/8" OD fittings
- Bitspower full cover block for Rampage 2 Extreme
- EK MOSFET waterblocks in acetal
- EK Nickel and plexi full cover block for the video card (undecided on video card)
- Feser tube, colour depending on theme but will probably be white/blue (undecided)
- Aquaero, will use it if i find a place to put it where only the display can be seen (undecided)

Well, this is about it. I already bought some items and i currently await the fabrication of the acrylic parts so i can check proper clearance for every other component and what goes where.

First thing to get is obviously the case...

Here, starting to unpack and check whether everything is okay inside:



Yeah, poor neighbors... I play guitar and it's not soft music at all



Oh, there you are Doesn't look bad, let's proceed



Out of the box, everything seems to be in place. This is the older version, but it doesn't really matter as the tray will be *heavily* modified. I said modified, not butchered, no worries there



Some of the guys that will make part of this project, first ones to arrive



I really love this pump, loads of pressure and no noise operating.



Schythe Kaze Master, my preferred fan controller, will help me control noise/performance if required. Also it will cut down the dull look of the front case panels.



Swiftechs...





One of them has to be returned, it's missing some sort of holder in the bottom



Unpacking the Kaze Master is a delight. Carefully packed, looks like it's got real high quality, and i surely hope so.



Components...



Blurryness



Still with the protective film applied. Looks great tho



Last but not least, the great EK reservoir, let's see which colour will you hold inside



I love these brackets. Eddie surely knows his thing, looks great.



That's it for now, currently waiting for the radiators, more blocks and most importantly the acrylic parts which will allow me to proceed butch... er... modifying the TJ07

Yes, there's an SLR being planned in the future as well as some photo lessons

Enjoy!

[Raiden]

Very nice Mr namco , good case but one of the most used anyway , unveil it also in Aqua hahahaa

Hope to see progress in it soon

Saudaçoes .

[shazza]

Can't wait to see the progress on this one, especially considering the wonderful job you did on Storm Sniper!

[LinkinParkBoy]

Busted lol

[NaMcO]

Very nice Mr namco , good case but one of the most used anyway , unveil it also in Aqua hahahaa

Hope to see progress in it soon

Saudaçoes .

It'll be there soon, worry not

Can't wait to see the progress on this one, especially considering the wonderful job you did on Storm Sniper!

Thank you shazza, if everything goes well it will turn into a real great build. Time will tell

Busted lol

No offtopic please

[Mabyboi]

looks like its gonna be a good one, cant wait to see another great tj-07 build

[illidan]

great project name! waiting for progress

[jpm804]

Like Shazza said, loved the work you did on your storm sniper, cant wait to see what you can do with a TJ07 ...

[NaMcO]

looks like its gonna be a good one, cant wait to see another great tj-07 build

Thank you, i'm going to do my best, taking the time it needs (and deserves) so everything goes as planned.

great project name! waiting for progress

Progress is here... well, a little at least

Like Shazza said, loved the work you did on your storm sniper, cant wait to see what you can do with a TJ07 ...

I expect nothing but to take this '07 to new heights, hope i'm up to it


The FESER family finally made their way home.



I had no idea they offered a "corrosion blocker" with their 480 model. Nice!



There were no acetal tops available, but as the pumps will be hidden it's no big deal. It would look nice anyway, don't you think?



Here already assembled and properly sleeved. I know it's going to be hidden but if i didn't sleeve it, it would probably hunt me in my dreams, so... I did it!



Unfortunately the camera battery died on me, so no more pictures for now. The acrylic parts are near complete, my guess is that those will be far more interesting to show then the "i've seen it all before" parts anyway.

I am waiting for those parts to arrive so i can check which sections of the case will need painting and to make the final loop design.

See you soon!

[Antioch]

Looking forward to seeing how you'll layout the pumps and reservoirs. Keep up the good work!

[NaMcO]

Greetings!

I am almost done with the painting, the acrylic parts should arrive this week too so i'm gonna have something to work with next weekend. Meanwhile i checked how much room would i have to work with once the radiators are in place...



This Feser 480 is really really huge. Can't even start to imagine how big is the 'Monsta' model



Here are the PCI-E covers already painted. This time i used 2 layers of primer and 2 layers of paint.







The guys responsible for the painting...



Wow, i'm amazed at the result. Turned out impressive



Most of this will be covered in the end, but if anything shows, i want it to be black.



Some other parts, in queue for the paint job.



Thanks for looking, next update will probably be bigger and with a few surprises

Cheers!

[bundymania]

You did a nice paintjob there, dude ! Keep on modding

[assisterah]

That paint job looks like powder coated.
Cheers!

[LabregoO]

Hi NaMcO , is that the same paint that you've used in Storm Sniper ?

Looks great the paintjob , just like Sniper

(nº 1 post)

[NaMcO]

Yup same paint. This time i used primer, it does make a difference in the finish.

[Raiden]

Yup same paint. This time i used primer, it does make a difference in the finish.

Looks nice but there´s an area at one of the photos you can see a kind of bubles in the paint at least 3 of them .. altough its not the best paint for this kind of use , it looks really nice ...

[NaMcO]

Those are probably debree that got stuck in the metal prior to applying primer. It's not important, and you'll see why later on

[NaMcO]

Well... Today is the day where the heavier modding begins. The acrylic parts are 80% made and already here for the final adjustments (if required) and they're absolutely superb. Mister Patuga from Coldzero (www.coldzero.pt) once again exceeded himself with these custom TJ07 parts.

The main chassis looks like this for now...



Already painted the stands that keep the case's shape as intended...



This one's not difficult to figure out:



The attention to detail is breathtaking, unlike the photos which fail to display it properly:





So that part goes together with this one, also painted from the original case...



And also this acrylic one...



To form a customized TJ07 motherboard tray



Back view. There will be no fans, only on top as everything will be cooled by water.



This is a Power Supply holder also acrylic so it matches the other parts.



This is a 240mm radiator stand:



And its bigger brother which will hold the 480mm Feser:



Meanwhile you may try to figure out what this is...





Well, that's it for now. It's late here and i had a real taxing day. I will update soon with day shots and will also include the rest of the parts. There's a lot to assemble and organize now

See ya soon

[nej]

Excellent paint work Namco, like all the customized parts on your TJ07.
Guess the last 2 photo was a mid plate on your TJ07, the last photo show there should be your 24 pins past through the hole.

[Antioch]

Midplate is my guess too!

Is that website coldzero.com incorrect?

[HuffPCair]

Midplate is my guess too!

Is that website coldzero.com incorrect?

I found a www.coldzero.pt dont know if it is the samething or not

[NaMcO]

I'm sorry guys, it's indeed www.coldzero.pt, the guy that produced all these wonderful acrylic parts. That "mysterious" part is actually an extension to the motherboard tray which will cover the rest of the space up to the front of the case. It will drive the 24-pin power cables to the back as well as some tubing

[jpm804]

Namco - that custom motherboard tray looks amazing.

Do you know if codzero would be willing build another motherboard tray ( just where the motherboard goes) upon request? I would love to get my hands on something like that for my build.

Also keep up the good work, can't wait to see how the plate with the power connector and tubing turns out.

[Kibbler]

NaMcO: There's an intangible, modular, quality in your projects that jive REALLY well with my own design tendencies. The parts placement maybe, or the fact that the 24pin splitting plate is screwed in and not epoxied. I really like it man, and I hope you don't mind, I get a lot of good ideas from your projects. Keep it coming!

[Patuga]

Those parts seem familiar