Final parts have been purchased for the new build.

CPU - (1) Intel 7th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor i7-7700K (BX80677I77700K)

Motherboard - (1) ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 ATX

(1) M.2 fan mount from ASUS 3D printed mounts: 3D printed M.2 fan mount: Red Strong & Flexible Polished: Pinkish red, richly colored nylon plastic with a smooth finish.

(1) Fractal Design FDFANSSR340WT Silent Series R3 40 mm Fan Cooling FD-FAN-SSR3-40-WT (For M.2 drive)

GPU - (1) EVGA GTX 1080 TI FTW3 Elite in sexy RED

Memory - (2) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 3200MHz (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model F4-3200C14D-16GTZR (** 32GB Total **)

Storage:
(1) Samsung 960 EVO Series - 500GB NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V6E500BW) (To install the OS on.?)
(2) Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E1T0B/AM) (To be run in RAID 0 for Game storage.)
(1) WD Black 3TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD3001FAEX (For System backups.)

PSU - The EVGA Super Nova 850 G3 80 Plus Gold, Fully Modular PSU.

(1) Replacement set of ModMesh CableMod? cables, in Black and Blood Red made for my PSU.
(4) of the CableMod? 24" SATA 3.0 data cables in Blood Red.
(1) Set of CableMod? Cable Combs, made for the ModMesh cables.

CPU Cooling - (1) EVGA CLC 280 Liquid / Water CPU Cooler, RGB LED Cooling (400-HY-CL28-V1)

Case - The Phanteks PH-EC416PTG_BR Eclipse P400 Steel ATX Mid Tower Case Black/Red, "Tempered Glass" Edition

Mouse - The Mionix Castor Multi-Color Ergonomic Optical Gaming Mouse, MNX-01-25001-G

Mouse Pad - The Reflex Lab Large Extended Gaming Mouse Pad Mat XXL, Stitched Edges, Waterproof, Ultra Thick 5mm, Wide & Long Mousepad 36?x12?x.20" Red

Keyboard - The HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Cherry MX Blue (HX-KB1BL1-NA/A1)

Speakers - Audioengine A2+ Powered Desktop Speakers (Red)

Gaming controller: (1) Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows & Xbox 360 Console

Lights:
(1) CableMod? Addressable LED Strip ? RGB: that is compatible with ASUS Aura Sync.
(1) Thermaltake Riing Plus 12 RGB Tt Premium Edition 120mm Software Enabled Case/Radiator Fan -Triple Pack- CL-F053-PL12SW-A
(1) Thermaltake Riing Plus 14 RGB Tt Premium Edition 140mm Software Enabled Case/Radiator Fan -Triple Pack- CL-F056-PL14SW-A
(1) Phanteks RGB LED 4 Pin Adapter, Specified for Cases with Multi Colors RGB Control (PH-CB_RGB4P)
(1) UEB 12in 4 Pin Fan Power Extension Cable, PWM Connector Case Fan Extension Power Cable for Computer (5PCS )
(1) NZXT Internal USB Hub Controller, Black (AC-IUSBH-M1)



She should be a runner!!

Things are going good so far...

I believe that I will have enough space, to run two 140mm fans outside the case, and under the front cover.

This will enable me to run my RAD in a push-pull config for sure....

This is the front cover with two 140's sitting in it, just ensuring that I would have some fan clearance.




This is how the front was looking after installing a few things...



And the back, sporting my two Sammys...



Putting the EVGA fans on the outside of my case, for running (4) 140's in a push-pull cnfig....




I still have some good room going, for adding my second set of 140mm fans, to be attached to the inside of the RAD... Sweet!




I did finish up on hooking up the case wires.


I installed my PSU...

I am waiting on my 8 Official EVGA fan mounting screws, that fit in my EVGA RAD. Customer Service was sending me some out a few days ago, so there should be here soon.



Figure no need to install the GPU if I am going to need to get my hands in there to install my 2nd set of 140mm fans...

And the back...
It has my thermaltake RGB fan controller, waiting to accept it's last 2 fans. The 2 140's.
That controller can take up to 5 fans, and I will be filling er up!
I think the thermaltake fan controlling software, looks like one of the best currently out.
All 5 of my RGB fans will be running in sync. (3) 120's and (2) 140's... Should look decent.


One build note if you use this case...
I bought (1) Phanteks RGB LED 4 Pin Adapter, Specified for Cases with Multi Colors RGB Control (PH-CB_RGB4P) $5.00 from Amazon.

I did 2 things for me.
1 - It's primary function, to allow the case to be powered from an RGB header from your Motherboard (Not the molex connector hanging on the back of my case...).

and 2, the surprise...
The RGB light strip that is included with this case is a looker, but does not have enough length to be placed dead balls even in the center of the window. You will be about an inch or two short, after going around the frame with the power wire.

After plugging this adapter in, it ends up giving you the extra slack required to put your RGB light strip, in mathematical center of the window.


Update: I was staring at that open spot below my 2 EVGA fans, and figured I could fit 1 more fan in there to cool my Hard Drive...


I just ordered (1) Noctua 60x25mm A-Series Blades with AAO Frame, SSO2 Bearing Premium Fan - Retail Cooling NF-A6x25 FLX (3-pin connector.
The fan is a fatty, but there looks to be ample room to fit it in there. Not sure the best way to mount it yet...


I also was talking to some of my gaming friends, and the word is that they all use gaming headsets, and talk during the game.

Well I wanted in too so I ordered The ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Gaming Headset for Xbox One, PS4, PC ? in Black.
They say the Headset uses your PC's on-board DAC, which will determine the quality of your sound...
Let's hope my ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero Z270 Motherboard is up for the task!