--- The Mech Core ---

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Key features

Intel CPU NVIDIA Graphics NVIDIA SLI Scratch Build Custom Paint Job Water-cooled

The build

So this is my summer project ... --- The Mech Core --- built from two haf xb's i had laying around, this built is inspired by transformers and anime mechs ... the idea was to create a desktop computer who while retaining the aestethics and clean lines, still felt like something that could take a punch, and destroy anything it encounters ... there are smalll bumps and missing sidepanels which i purposesly left out because it gave a more rugged feel, and overall im very pleased with this build .. hope you enjoy and feel free to comment Michael " Balstyrisk" Jørgensen TMJ

System specs

CPU
Intel Core i7 4770K
CPU Waterblock
EK Clean CSQ Plexi
Motherboard
Asus ROG Maximus VI Formula
RAM
G.Skill Ripjaws 16 GB 1600 MHz
GPU
Asus GTX 780 Direct CUII x2 SLI
Storage
OCZ Agility 3 120 GB SSD
Storage
WD Black 1 TB
PSU
Corsair AX860i
Case
Cooler Master HAF XB x2
Radiators
Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 360 mm with Corsair SP120 push/pull
Pump/Reservoir
EK D5 Vario, EK Clean CSQ 140 D5/Res combo
Fittings
EK Compression, EK 90°
Tubes
16/10 Master Kleer
Fans
Corsair AF120 x6, Noctua R8 80 mm x2

Performed mods

Two Coolermaster Haf XB*s stripped and mounted untop of eachother ...
costum frontpanel built from scratch in metal ..
sidepanels cut out but without windows mounted, for a different feel and look "
painted metallic black and accents and highlights are done with red metalic foil

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2 Comments on --- The Mech Core ---

#1
micropage7
wooow nice,
you use 2 haf-xb and create 1 case
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Balstyrisk
And voila! there is room for all the radiators, storage or whatever the heart desires ; - ) ... thats exactly why i build this ... allways loved the haf xb but found that it was a bit to cramped, if you were to throw a really high end system in there ... and now ! no limit ; - )

thx for the comment ! ...
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Nov 12th, 2026 09:41 PST change timezone

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