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Project Tomb Raider

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Hello everyone, this is my first build log on here though it’s not my first build log. I will be working with a Cooler Master HAF 912. I asked several people what their favorite superhero was and one answer stuck out. Lara Croft. This build will be based around the new Tomb Raider game ( Which I actually haven’t had the time to play :( ) Choosing colors was a bit harder with this one than with other superheroes since Lara Croft doesn’t really have a color scheme. Nonetheless, I hope what I chose is good and that this build lives up to the game (Heard that it’s amazing). I’m currently saving up for the hardware so may take a bit before it’s completely done. Won’t stop me from working on the case though.

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Update #8
Update #9 (Finished Build)
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CPU: AMD FX-8350 (Acquired)
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Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 (Acquired)

Here’s the case when it used to house the living room computer


I received the paracord for this build a few days ago.
Khaki


Black


Also got some terminals I needed.


Sleeving on the 24 pin cable is complete


The front panel of the case is also done.


That’s it for now. More to come soon. :)
 
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how easy it to use paracord for sleeving and get the ends to stay tidy?
 
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how easy it to use paracord for sleeving and get the ends to stay tidy?

Thanks.
This actually my first time using paracord and it was pretty easy to work with. I did use a bit on practice cables first though.
 
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If this build doesn't have wavy hair of some sort we might get outraged.
 
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If this build doesn't have wavy hair of some sort we might get outraged.

I'll try to add in some TressFX but no promises. Maybe a ponytail hanging off the top XD
 
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wow looks nice
khaki color make it not looks like cable and looks natural
subbd for further..
 
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wow looks nice
khaki color make it not looks like cable and looks natural
subbd for further..

Thank you.I wasn't sure whether to go for khaki or tan. Glad I went with khaki.
Should have some updates later today :D
 
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So got the side panels done today. The right side panel isn’t completely done yet though. Also got the PCI slot covers painted. Tomorrow will be working on the top panel window.

PCI Slot Covers


Right side panel


Left side panel


Thanks for all the comments. Will try to bring more tomorrow :)
 
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It was a long day yesterday and didn't get to work much.
My Rotozip of 8 years passed away yesterday :( It was given to me by my dad 4 years ago. He'd owned it for 4 years before that. It had helped us with many jobs and hardly ever complained.
R.I.P


As the Rotozip exists, a new partner enters. Introducing,




Got it fired up immediately and began to put it to work.
Window on the top panel.

This isn’t done as the weather turned sour. Will try to finish today and get better pics.


Since it started raining, decided to work on more sleeving. Finished the 8-pin CPU power extension.



And here’s the full front panel. The top cover is missing since an NZXT Hue is going to be placed there.


More updates coming soon :)
 
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Don’t have much to update about the case. Did get some things in the mail today though :D

AMD FX-8350 Eight Core


XFX Radeon HD 7870





Thinking of doing something about the red bar. Still in planning.
 
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Looking good so far, especially those cables :)
 
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that's some good Sleeving LaMokona it will match the colour scheme of the Sabertooth nicely ^^

gonna sub to here ^^

oh and imageshack is slow loading and not always loading every picture for me, why not use like photobucket, tinypic, fastpic.ru or something that?
 
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Looking good so far, especially those cables :)
Thank you :)

umm what about spray the same color and make it black to the letters
Can be done. With the patience that is. Quite some detail on the Ghost cooling letters on the right side (Not shown in the picture). But will see if I can do it :)
Thank you :D
Subbed! The sleeving looks great!
Thanks :)
that's some good Sleeving LaMokona it will match the colour scheme of the Sabertooth nicely ^^

gonna sub to here ^^

oh and imageshack is slow loading and not always loading every picture for me, why not use like photobucket, tinypic, fastpic.ru or something that?
Thanks, the Sabertooth should arrive some time next week :D
I started having that problem with imageshack last night also. Was tired last night and just wanted to go to bed. Host has been changed now. Hopefully it's better. If not, I have a Photobucket album ready.
 

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i just finished my mod, cant wait to see you get all your stuff together.
i like to start after everything has been organised and taken care of. i dont like disruptions. some times i work from 10am till 4am the next day XD

btw, in the sleeving, did you nor use heatshrink?
 

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Nice build ya got here

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Can't wait to see the finished product. :toast:
 
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i just finished my mod, cant wait to see you get all your stuff together.
i like to start after everything has been organised and taken care of. i dont like disruptions. some times i work from 10am till 4am the next day XD

btw, in the sleeving, did you nor use heatshrink?
With mods like this, I don't mind waiting for parts. As long as I can keep going with the mod itself, I'm good. Also, no heatshrink used in the sleeving. I personally think it looks neater but it completely depends on how the heatshrink is cut

Can't wait to see the finished product. :toast:
Thanks :)
Nice build ya got here

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Just came in for lunch, working on the top panel window. Might have that update tonight :D
 
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