<div class="bbcode_center" style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ParvumMateBanner.jpg" class="bbcode_img" src="http://cartel.parvumsystems.com/pl/MATE/ParvumMateBanner.jpg"><br><br><b>Hi everyone.</b> Time for another project. This is my second filler project before the next BIG thing. Now this is the first time I've EVER documented me working on a non-parvum case. That of course makes sense because.. why promote the competition. With that said I had just been itching for the last year to work on another case. As an avid and passionate modder it really sucks seeing another case you like and not being able to build in one.<br><br>

I decided to change my ways when the offer came up from Asrock to work on the M8. Now I know some people poo poo the motherboards but I've had nothing but great experience with the few I've used in the past. This case was a no brainier for me. Asrock teaming up with BMW Group AND very very SFF. I'd actually just seen modder Kier given the chance to mod the very case so this was even more reason to mod it. It'll be great for me to see two very different builds. Already Kier has increased the size of the case but I will be working within the constraints. The very tight constraints at that.<br><br>

Due to the nature of how busy we are with Parvum this will be kept a somewhat photo based project log. I'll be more than happy to answer all questions as we go but the text will be kept to a minimum in the project.<br><br>

This build is possible with the support of Intel, Hyper X, Nvidia and Asrock.<br><br><i><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Main Components:</span></i><br><br>

Case - Asrock M8<br>

CPU - Intel i5 4670k<br>

Motherboard - Z97-M8<br>

Memory - Hyper X Unknown<br>

GPU - Nvidia GTX 980<br>

SSD - Hyper X Unknown<br>

PSU - SFX PSU 600W<br><br><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><i>Cooling:</i></span><br>

3 x Noiseblocker NB-BlacksilentPRO (80x80x15mm)<br>

1 x Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 80mm Single<br>

1 x Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 80mm Dual<br><br><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><i>Miscellaneous:</i></span><br><hr class="bbcode_rule"><br><b><span style="color:#490A06;"><span style="font-size:16px;">Progress Index</span></span></b><br><br>

1. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate#post_23212181">Case first look & parts</a><br>

2. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/20#post_23318693">EKWB & Initial layout planning</a><br>

3. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/40#post_23738922">JR23 Intro</a><br>

4. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/40#post_23739188">Planning rethink</a><br>

5. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/50#post_23841430">Single slot 980 mod</a><br>

6. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/60#post_23859564">Test block cutting</a><br>

7. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/80#post_23952944">HyperX and case mods</a><br>

8. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/80#post_24002244">Motherboard tray fabrication and fitting</a><br>

9. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/100#post_24134007">Final block design</a><br>

10. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/110#post_24163628">FC-MATE</a><br>

11. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/130#post_24382085">Cable Sleeving</a><br>

12. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/130#post_24388013">Final Assembly</a><br>

13. <a class="bbcode_url" href="http://www.overclock.net/t/1527508/sponsored-parvum-mate/190#post_24781711">Final Pictures - I</a></div>