James Mods: Seasonic AURA MODDED Build (Part 1)

This is part of a new series of modded system builds from our guy James Dawson - we will be presenting these videos with weekly updates, from start to finish - showing a series of in depth mods to create something unique - will be laser cutting, 3D printing, and hydro dipping a series of projects in parts - and recording everything for you to see with a mixture of Panasonic cameras and Head mounted GO PROS - all in 4K.

Today James takes you through the first project revolving around SEASONIC - Part 1 is an overview of what James is going to be doing over the coming month or so to create a unique and hopefully very attractive final build. Check back weekly for updates on how PROJECT AURA progresses and see it live with us! (including any mishaps that happen along the way - and we expect some!)

00:00 Video Start
00:05 Introduction
00:55 Seasonic AURA MOD build specs and concept ideas
07:42 Alphacool Hardware and laser cutting plans
11:32 Making custom cables / no RGB ??
12:15 Preparation for the case mods and disassembly - removing parts/rivets
23:33 Removing the power supply shroud - great template
24:57 Preparing side panel for laser cutting so it doesn’t catch fire !
28:10 Residue removal
30:15 its came up quite clean
30:43 Laser cut cover details and removing back plate from GPU for future modded one
35:23 Next episode - laser cutting and more!

Hardware Specification
• CPU – Intel Core i9-10850K
• Motherboard – Gigabyte Z490 Vision D
• Graphics card – Gigabyte RTX 2080 Super Gaming OC Waterforce
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB Modules) Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4-3200
• 1st storage drive – 500GB WD Blue SN550 NVMe M.2 SSD
• 2nd storage drive – 1TB WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD
• 3rd storage drive – 1TB WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD
• Power supply – Seasonic Prime TX-1000 100W 80+ Titanium
• Case – Fractal Define 7 XL
• System Fans – NZXT AER P120 120mm
• Cooling – Alphacool Custom liquid cooling
o Alphacool Eisblock XPX CPU - deep black CPU block
o Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 360mm radiator V.2
o Alphacool HardTube 13/10mm brass chrome 20cm tubing
o Alphacool Eisbecher D5 250mm Acetal reservoir
o Alphacool VPP655 PWM pump
o Alphacool Eiszapfen PRO 13mm HardTube Fitting G1/4 chrome
o Alphacool Eiswasser Crystal Blue coolant
o Alphacool Eiszapfen double nippel rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 outer thread – chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen L-connector rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread – chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen 2-way ball valve G1/4 – Chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen L-connector G1/4 inner thread to G1/4 inner thread – chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen extension G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread – chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen extension 20mm G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread – chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen angled adaptor 45° rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread – chrome
o Alphacool Eiszapfen angled adaptor double-45° rotatable G1/4 outer thread to G1/4 inner thread – chrome
o Alphacool HF connection terminal TEE T-piece round, G1/4 – chrome
o Alphacool HF bulkhead connector short version G1/4 – chrome
o Alphacool Eisplateau Anti-Static work- and mounting mat 120x60cm
Parts and Tools
MDPC-X PET cable Sleeving, ATX connectors and cable combs supplied by Pexon PC
ATX crimp terminals and 16AWG wire supplied by RS Components
Black Heat Shrink Tubing - Amazon
Blue LED Lighting strip - Amazon
ATX Pin Crimp Tool - SN-28B Ratchet Crimper Amazon
Draper 41817 Digital Multimeter - Amazon
Drill and Impact driver – Dewalt 18V XR BRUSHLESS TWIN KIT - 2 X 2AH DCK2060D2T
Laser Cutting by Specialised Laser Products Rotherham

Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
GoPro Hero 8 Black

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