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WaroQ

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 4:00

The Dragon (Scratch build) #1

Hello Everyone
I would like to share my latest scratch build called DRAGON,
DRAGON build is full support and sponsored by MSI
and main Distributor of MSI Indonesia, PT Alfa Artha Andhaya.

Hardware’s Specification:
Mobo MSI Z97 GAMING 5
Procie Intel Core I5-4670K
VGA MSI R9-280 GAMING 3G
CPU Cooler CM NEPTON 280L
SSD-PLEXTOR 128GB
RAM Avexir Blitz 1.1 MSI Gaming Dragon
PSU Bitfenix Fury 650w Gold
LED Strip Bitfenix Alchemy Red

The Design:
The Idea is to build the case for show case in multi platform Mini ITX, Mini ATX and ATX.
I ‘ve design the DRAGON to be an open air case, work with Sketch up and V-ray..here we go:
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Final Picture

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More picture..please see last post
Thanks.. guys

Edited by WaroQ on 2015/3/2 18:10:16
Edited by WaroQ on 2015/10/29 8:13:58
Edited by WaroQ on 2015/10/29 8:16:32
Edited by WaroQ on 2015/10/29 8:28:48

WaroQ

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 4:01

Re: The Dragon (Scratch build) #2

The Hardware’s

MSI Sponsored this build with all of hardware’s, thanks a lot for support MSI.
Packet from them when it’s arrive

Motherboard MSI Z97 Gaming 5

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GPU MSI Radeon R9 280

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RAM Avexir Blitz 1.1 MSI Gaming Dragon ..
this one is my favorite, love the dragon at the heat sink

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Cooler Master Nepton 280L
I will change the tubing and coolant later.

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SSD Plextor M6s 256Gb

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Bitfenix Fury 650w Gold
This is very good looking PSU, with pre sleeved Individual Premium cable.
I will adding some red sleeve for accent. ..later..

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Edited by WaroQ on 2015/3/2 18:26:20
Edited by WaroQ on 2015/10/29 8:29:31

WaroQ

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 4:04

Re: The Dragon (Scratch build) #3

The Build

Mostly I’ll use many size acrylics and aluminum's for this project
10 mm acrylics for based and 3 mm to 6mm for detailing.

a lot of manual tools will seen in this build, I’m an Old School modders

As a center of DRAGON ..that also base for motherboard and other parts, I use 1cm acrylic.
For mold and cutting pattern, 9 pieces A4 letter were used..quite large.

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Glue it together

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Cut the acrylic board to fit scroll saw machine

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For detail cut.. I use scroll saw. Breaking 4 cutting saw when cut this head.
No finger cut ..

Detailing and finishing cutting edge,
actually not much to be sanding and finishing if the right cutting saw being use.

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Done for based
Still A lot to do.
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Heading to PSU based later.
Thanks for coming, and comment
…will be continues…

Edited by WaroQ on 2015/3/2 18:42:48

rewarder

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 6:10

Re: The Dragon (Scratch build) #4

Hi and a very warm welcome to ocaholic WaroQ!

That is one great looking project you're on! Can you maybe tell how you use the jigsaw with acrylic glass? The last time I tried that, the acrylic glass started melting around the blade and then it gets stuck.

WaroQ

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 6:19

Re: The Dragon (Scratch build) #5

Quote:

rewarder wrote:
Hi and a very warm welcome to ocaholic WaroQ!

That is one great looking project you're on! Can you maybe tell how you use the jigsaw with acrylic glass? The last time I tried that, the acrylic glass started melting around the blade and then it gets stuck.

Thanks..man

How that happen..? acrylic melt? I'm never find that experience when cut acrylic.
Usually my cutting saw that broken because of the heat or I push it to much.
maybe the quality of the acrylic different in each brand.

LucaRocchi

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 6:35

Re: The Dragon (Scratch build) #6

Cool! Another rig with a dragon

I guess that our friend from MSI Italy will love this thread!

@Marc I guess you have to go just..slow

azrael36

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 14:42

Re: The Dragon (Scratch build) #7

This EPIC build is just amazingly beautiful! I had no idea that Avexir had that MSI Dragon RAM. I will have to research that more! I too have run into the acrylic melting somewhat when trying to cut it. I found that the more fine of a blade that is used the more the chance for the acrylic to melt. It seems counter intuitive but I have had great success using jigsaw blade made for wood with fewer Teeth Per Inch (how they are sold in the USA). Please keep the build log updated as this build just blows my mind!

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 15:29

Aw: The Dragon (Scratch build) #8

Hi azrael36 and welcome to ocaholic!

Yeah ... these MSI Dragon RAM look bloody awesome! When I first saw them at this years Computex I couldn't stop staring at them

Thanks for the hint with the thicker jigsaw blade. I really didn't think about that! Maybe it's not that counter intuitive after all. Considering that a thinner blade is going to get hot quicker by the friction, then a thick one actually makes sense. Same goes for the number of teeth per inch, the lower that number the less friction.

CalegaR1

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Posted on: 2014/9/11 22:16

Re: Aw: The Dragon (Scratch build) #9

really really really nice

you're in touch with HQ in Taiwan, right?

If no, please tell me...your mod deserve worldwide exposure! Team MSI Italy | it.msi.com

WaroQ

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Posted on: 2014/9/17 8:53

Re: Aw: The Dragon (Scratch build) #10

Quote:

CalegaR1 wrote:
really really really nice

you're in touch with HQ in Taiwan, right?

If no, please tell me...your mod deserve worldwide exposure!

Yes.. beside with MSI Indonesia, I'm also get in touch with MSI Taiwan too.
Thank you for your kindness

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