Key features
The build
Sorry for confusion, I had a duplicate picture and the stupid server wouldn't let me delete it so I had to delete the posting and start all over, so no, I didn't do it just to reset my rating.
I was so pleased with how my first Asus ROG themed build "Night Fire" based upon my beloved Antec mini P-180 I decided to do another with my new HAF XB. Its been real nice change after years and several builds with blue coloring and LED's over and over. This isn't as trick or custom as those guys with real talent along with supplies and tools to make some really awesome cases, but I'm proud with what I accomplished with my own case modding skills and living in a town house with no garage.
System specs
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-2500K @ 4.6 GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus Maximus IV Gene-Z
- RAM
- G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz
- GPU
- EVGA GTX 670 FTW
- Storage
- Intel 520 Cherryville 120 GB SSD
- Storage
- Western Digital Caviar Black 640 GB
- PSU
- Corsair AX860
- Case
- Cooler Master HAF XB
- Monitor
- Dell U2412M
- Monitor
- Viewsonic VX2025WM
- Speaker
- Logitech 5.1 Z-5300
- Mouse
- Logitech MX518
- Keyboard
- Saitek Eclipse II
Performed mods
Custom painted DVD faceplate, window rivets and Hotswap bay covers
Changed HDD and DVD drive LED's to white
Installed Cooler Master window top panel with ASUS etched logo decal
Asus ROG side panel decals
Logisys red LED lighting strip
NZXT White LED sleeved lighting kit
Bit Fenix sleeved cable extensions
FrozenCPU red anonized thumbscrews
All fans replaced with Silent 12 120mm fans
Changed HDD and DVD drive LED's to white
Installed Cooler Master window top panel with ASUS etched logo decal
Asus ROG side panel decals
Logisys red LED lighting strip
NZXT White LED sleeved lighting kit
Bit Fenix sleeved cable extensions
FrozenCPU red anonized thumbscrews
All fans replaced with Silent 12 120mm fans
2 Comments on "Dark Wind"
I too started working with a HAF XB case and did it in my office but had lots of practice with other cases. I have used lexan in my modifications with carbon fiber covering, and aluminum trim using the same carbon fiber covering on it. This has done well for me and keeps the case quite and cool with virtual no obstructions for air flow. I do like your work though thank you for sharing.
You might look at your cable management a little there are ways of routing it under the mother board mounting so it will look even smoother.
www.techpowerup.com/gallery/3505.html