Project Open Core: Thermaltake P5 Build (Introduction & Project Index)

Getting ready to start a new liquid cooled build using the Thermaltake Core P5, open air case.  I will be using hard acrylic tubing, so I did a 3D render in Google SketchUp to get a better idea of how things would be installed, and what kind of bends I will need to do.

This is be a bit different from by previous builds using the Corsair 800D, as there will not be much "modding" required to the case itself.  I really like the design of the Core P5, and am looking forward to seeing what I can create using it.

I will be including some custom lighting as well, but still deciding which direction I want to go with the acrylic panels, and lighting source.  Testing both RGB LED light strips and EL Wire at the moment.

I will go into more detail regarding the components that will be used in a future post. Until then, check out this short video showing the 3D render from a few different angles.

https://youtu.be/Tl3q_zzza84

Project Index

• Thermaltake P5 Build (Introduction)
• Build Components
• My Workspace
• Case Mods
• Acrylic Light Panel - Cutting
• Acrylic Light Panel - Cutting continued…
• LED Lighting & Acrylic Testing
• New Addition to Workspace
• Illuminated Panel - Wiring & Install
• Motherboard, M.2 SSD
• Hardware - Oculus Rift
• Hardware - CPU & Waterblock
• Hardware - RAM
• Hardware - System Status Display, USB 3.1 Card
• Hardware - Reservoir & Pump
• Hardware - Radiator & Fans
• Hardware - Fittings
• Hardware - GPU
• Hardware - Displays & Peripherals
• Hardline Tubing
• Sleeving
• Initial Fill and Leak Testing
• Benchmarks & Temps
• Mayhem Blue Pastel Concentrate
• Final Build Pics
• Final "Final" Build & Setup Pictures
• Project Update - Mounted System Stats Display