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Title: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: pexon on Tue, 14 July 2015, 16:47:58: Hello GH, this is a little bit different. I am in the process of making a Fallout 4 themed rig. I wanted to share this with you all here.

This is a project log, so it will be a copy and past job as it is going on different PC modding forums.

I hope you enjoy! Any feedback and/or questions are greatly appreciated.

(http://i.imgur.com/KbVH0Gw.jpg)

Its time for me to begin another project. I am very excited for the next installment in the Fallout series. Fallout has been one of my favourite single player game franchises for a long while, next to BioShock. I have had the idea for a while of building a Fallout themed watercooled PC. With the announcement trailer and game-play videos of Fallout 4, the idea of a Vault 111 themed rig came about. The idea behind this project is to make a PC that has been sitting in the vault research facility or overseers office for while and has been upgraded overtime with scavenged parts from inside the vault and out in the wasteland; this idea will allow me to use a mixture of different components, fittings, sleeving styles and weather/ distress different components and watercooling parts to fit in with this idea. Having rusted radiators, add on case panels and sleeving will be really cool, as if a previous item or part had broken down and a new one was scavenged and replaced.

The case I will be using is something I've not seen many / if any watercooling projects with, the Phanteks Mini XL. Its a rather interesting case, allowing for a M-ATX build with a ton of room for radiator space and watercooling gear, or having an ITX and M-ATX system in the same case; I will be going for an M-ATX build with lots of watercooling options. The case is made of steel, one of the main criteria for the build and imperative for the weathering/ distressing I have in mind. I first saw a Phanteks case at Overclockers UK and I was blown away by the build quality, accessories and options for watercooling support. Thanks to Chris for pointing them out to me! The case is pretty uncommon and again, the unusual styling will, I feel fit in with the overall premise behind the build.

I am still unsure of the other main components going in the build in regards to the CPU, board and GPU, I know for certain I will be going for a full loop with the CPU and GPU blocked up. I may wait and see whats going to be released by Intel for their next CPU iteration.

I plan to have the build done by the time Fallout 4 comes out and just in time for iSeries in December.

The first batch of updates will generally be the weathering and distressing of the case and some modding of the side panels and interior.

I will be updating the OP with a list of components when I have more fleshed out, same for watercooling gear.

Any sponsors or supports to the project will also be added here.

Right, lets get on with the build log with some of the work I have done so far. I will be taking lots of photos as I am mega excited for this build!

I did take some pics of the case, but they were corrupted after exporting the RAW files into Lightroom! D'oh!

The first job was to disassemble the case and figure out which parts were metal and which were aluminium. Most of the steel parts will be sanded down, either in patches or in full and weathered.

(http://i.imgur.com/S465QQgl.jpg)

The top panel is completely removable and every part can be unscrewed, so epic that Phanteks do this, ideal if you want to paint the case or do some serious modding!

(http://i.imgur.com/6rScVz8l.jpg)

I sanded the top down with some 160 Grit paper, down to the raw aluminium and applied tape to the areas I didn't want to get hit by spray paint when applying the safety stripes.

(http://i.imgur.com/HPuqRryl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jqVncojl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HYdDU07l.jpg)

Getting a perfect finish on the paint is not important. Flawlessly finished paint with a nice lacquer applied, simply will not work on this build!

Skipping forward 24 hours, the top layer of black spray was applied, the grill removed, sanded down to the bare steel and dipped in a solution of salt and water to encourage rust to develop. I was shocked when I came back into the workshop the next morning to find 5 years worth of rust in one night! Salt water rocks when rusting!

(http://i.imgur.com/5B6qdqwl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8qmzMVVl.jpg)

To add a little more, subtle staining, I used some Warhammer/ Citadel paint (Nuln Oil) to add some nasty streaks onto the top

(http://i.imgur.com/cpbt5BJl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2o7WDatl.jpg)

This weathering will be subtle, as further staining will be adding down the line.

The top, side and bottom grills, which covered any intakes and pop out fan filters were removed, sanded and rusted with the salt water solution.

(http://i.imgur.com/9CLJqxCl.jpg)

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The weathering came out amazing, I'm so happy with it. Some parts came out subtle whilst others came out really rusty, just as I'd hoped.

(http://i.imgur.com/RfKzeo6l.jpg)

Next up was the side panel. I continued the safety style stripes down on the side panel and began the weathering by sanding the paint down to allow some of the primer to show through. Additional deep scratches were added with the Dremel, files by running a screwdriver down the paint.

(http://i.imgur.com/AGcWRjSl.jpg)

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The front panel was a nightmare to get the powder coating off, testament to the quality of the finish by Phanteks. After using sandpaper for while, I looked around for a sander, but we didn't have one in the workshop, I though I did, my sisters boyfriend had one and it made the job so much easier.

(http://i.imgur.com/Iq6TwYxl.jpg)

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The side panel was going to have a new window installed. The frosted acrylic side is just not for me, I prefer clear. I broke the dremel out again to remove the tabs.

(http://i.imgur.com/veO2I5Tl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6f8qowul.jpg)

I used a large file to remove any slight bumps and then used a de-burring tool to remove any nasty sharp edges, these things are amazingly, super-epic and awesome.

(http://i.imgur.com/Lg0ZKrHl.jpg)

I did not protect the side panel whilst doing this, any metal flash or dust would scratch the panel when I chopped off the tabs, adding to the damage, perfect.

(http://i.imgur.com/jKgIxBXl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7D5hSvKl.jpg)

Quick and dirty chop up of some clear acrylic and the new window was sorted.

(http://i.imgur.com/9P8r2cel.jpg)

Next, I drilled the holes for the side panel.

(http://i.imgur.com/7D5hSvKl.jpg)

Then the acrylic for the window was installed. I used some sockets, washers and nuts to affix the window. Big chunky sockets and washers will fit in with the aesthetic perfectly. I sanded the washers and bolts to remove the surface galvanizing to allow them to be weathered down the line.

(http://i.imgur.com/aYyg6msl.jpg)

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I had some ideas for the front panel, but I didn't know how to go about them. I could have got some insignia laser cut, but it would be too clean. After a little reflection, I did have some stickers for the build made up by my next door neighbor Andy.

(http://i.imgur.com/4v73VRFl.jpg)

I decided to go for a cut out, illuminated front panel with 'VAULT 111' dremeled out.

(http://i.imgur.com/cnDLuaNl.jpg)

To get round the tiny edges and corners, I spent a few minutes in grinding a wheel down, super small to get into the hard to reach areas.

(http://i.imgur.com/dklDzmcl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OHjqBfAl.jpg)

Super happy with the outcome. I dinked some of the corners, added some scratches with the sandpaper and some needle point files.

(http://i.imgur.com/8GDECNAl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/kzWe6iXl.jpg)

Mounted on the front, I was surprised how good it looked done by hand. It did take about 1 hour from start to finished, but I was pleased.

Some spare smoked acrylic came in handy from the side panel for the illumination of the front. The acrylic was sandwiched between the grill and front panel, the LED strips were applied to the grill with 3M double sided mounting tape.

(http://i.imgur.com/hb7RouJl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KNwCOQml.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9vcsW9Il.jpg)

Originally, I went for 2 small white LED strips, but it just wasn't bright enough or striking enough, so I replaced them with some more powerful blue strips, I also made them slightly longer for better 'lumination.

(http://i.imgur.com/7cnKU9al.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MK9m4CTl.jpg)

That is basically all the work I have completed so far. Let me know what you think, I am always open to suggestions and changes. Obviously Fallout universe is set where the use of the silicon chip had never taken off, even though its set in the future and the course of events of history took a different arc, so all the gear we currently use in our PCs would not exist, but the build has to incorporate modern components, with a twist.

I have also made a Fallout inspired 60% keyboard to accompany the build, as well as some bottlecaps, more to come with these, I will be doing some Quantum and Victory caps, as well as some Sasparilla caps too! :)

Additional pics here:- http://imgur.com/a/tEi8N (http://imgur.com/a/tEi8N)

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Thanks so much for stopping by. As above, appreciate any feedback and suggestions! Until the next update. Pexon out!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: absyrd on Tue, 14 July 2015, 16:51:54: So glad you are posting this here. Was watching the mini updates on instagram and hoped you would. Awesome ****!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 14 July 2015, 16:55:02: Thanks! :D I am really happy with the outcome so far. I will be posting the full build log on here too, its one of my more frequented forums and I thought it would be nice to share as I don't see many build logs on GH. Just hope its in the right section?! MODS?!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 14 July 2015, 16:57:19: Holy **** that's impressive
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Post by: fliptrik on Tue, 14 July 2015, 16:58:51: The entire thing is absolutely beautiful. Solid work! The caps in particular stand out to me. They're really well done.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 14 July 2015, 17:02:01: Holy **** dude. That is awesome. Those Facebook teaser photos sure piqued my interest!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Tue, 14 July 2015, 17:05:46: Damn. This is flat out amazing.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: absyrd on Tue, 14 July 2015, 17:16:38: Quote from: pexon on Tue, 14 July 2015, 16:55:02
Thanks! :D I am really happy with the outcome so far. I will be posting the full build log on here too, its one of my more frequented forums and I thought it would be nice to share as I don't see many build logs on GH. Just hope its in the right section?! MODS?!

Def post the full build log here, please! This could have gone in MST or here... either way I know it'll get the attention it deserves.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 14 July 2015, 17:17:49: Oh wow dudes, I was not expecting such a response! Thanks so much for all the kind comments.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 14 July 2015, 20:26:19: Very nice
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Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 14 July 2015, 21:43:25: Wow. To take something beautiful and destroy it so as to turn it into something amazing. That is skill. Thanks for sharing this!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 15 July 2015, 02:11:38: BEautiful.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: do_Og@n on Wed, 15 July 2015, 02:31:01: ~ W O W ~

Well done Pexon!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 15 July 2015, 02:57:54: Cheers guys.

I will be getting some more photos sorted out this weekend-ish, once I get the rear side panel finished, then the case will be pretty much sorted out, then onto the internals and watercooling :thumb:
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: Yoe on Wed, 15 July 2015, 03:14:14: Looks awesome!!
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Post by: Air tree on Wed, 15 July 2015, 04:03:21: Holy ****. That is magnificent, very impressive work Pexon. :)
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Post by: osi on Wed, 15 July 2015, 10:53:09: Very cool
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Post by: suicidal_orange on Wed, 15 July 2015, 16:37:38: This is truely bizarre - why start with a new case if you want one that looks old? Surely a veteran of many trips to faraway LANs would have done...

Can't argue with the results though, it looks great!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 15 July 2015, 17:50:09: Hey guys, back with some more pics. This is the current state of the case, nearly complete, I just need to finish some of the weathering and decide what to do with the rear side panel. I am also going to be adding some stenciling, stickers and decals on the window and the rear side panel i think .

(http://i.imgur.com/nGRYjNOh.jpg)

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Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: wlhlm on Wed, 15 July 2015, 18:09:32: Brilliant work pexon! Really impressive! :eek:

Glad you posted it here, I wouldn't have caught it otherwise.

What did you use to stain the front panel?
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 15 July 2015, 18:38:18: No worries, I am going to be sharing more of my PC modding work on here I think, as before, not something I see on here, but it goes hand in hand.

I used a strong coffee solution and a large-ish paint brush to drop it down. I blobbed large puddles and tapped the case to let it bead down. Citadel/warhammer paint is also used afterwards, just to give it another dimension.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: do_Og@n on Wed, 15 July 2015, 21:26:42: Well this mod is looking amazing!!! Can't wait to see more of your work.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Thu, 16 July 2015, 04:51:16: Thanks Og@n <3 Just trying to figure out what to do on the rear side panel
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Mon, 20 July 2015, 15:38:05: Hey guys!

Time for another update, albeit a small one. I did hint that I had been working on some ideas for the cables. I have used Teleios sleeving in Mid blue and Yellow and had a play about with some distressing ideas.

I have used a solution of strong coffee to stain the sleeving. First outcome was very successful. The coffee/ heat made some of the dye in the plastic material to leach out and the overall colour of the sleeving was dulled down, perfect! I have also burnt some of the sleeving away using a jet lighter and used some dye, ink and sharpie pen to mark some of the spots and burns to add some texture. Clear shrink is a nice idea as I can put some coffee underneath it before shrinking, for even more gnar.

(http://i.imgur.com/nG6ATN4h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dnrzTc1h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ioprR9rh.jpg)

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The photos were quickly snapped with my Note 4 so the quality isn't great!

On a side note, I have started to spray the panels and case with laquer to protect and ensure the weathering done so far will stay put!

Thanks for looking :)
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 21 July 2015, 08:36:32: Really loving this! I followed all the updates on Instagram! How much time has been put into building this so far?
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 21 July 2015, 16:44:12: About 10 nights after work man. So about 40 hours or so?

Hey guys. Time for another update. I managed to have a little play about this evening after some food and finishing up in the workshop.

Just got in and imported these pics. I had a go at messing up the acrylic on the side panel. I used a few methods to weather and create the damage. First off, I drilled out some random holes on the acrylic, a hammer was used to smash out the gaps in between the drills holes, this worked pretty damn well. There were some random cracks and even some parts of the acrylic that just came clean off.

I used a dremel to add some more cracks and dinks. I applied some solder cleaner/ IPA and lit aflame, this just smoothed over some of the sharp edges and the heat warped the panel a little bit. Nice!

I also managed to whip up a small LED strip to go along the bottom of the case to illuminate the panel. I may change the lighting in the case as you can see the strip if you look down on the case and into the main chamber, its just distracting, perhaps I can find a way to refract the light a little more.

(http://i.imgur.com/EKmUr9Th.jpg)

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Thanks for looking! :D
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: azhdar on Tue, 21 July 2015, 17:00:58: Love the cracks on the side, looks very nice.
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Post by: pexon on Tue, 21 July 2015, 17:03:26: Thanks Az, was a bit of thinking, brute force and luck on that tbh. :p
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Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 21 July 2015, 21:55:45: Really loving it Pexon!
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Post by: pexon on Wed, 22 July 2015, 03:50:51: Thanks so much! I'm over the moon with the progress so far :D
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Post by: Belfong on Wed, 22 July 2015, 05:28:28: Those cracks served as additional ventilation. Brilliant!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 22 July 2015, 05:38:16: Hahah! Yea man! :D Going to be a nightmare to keep the dust out though :blank:
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Thu, 23 July 2015, 17:35:19: Hey guys, I'm back with another update.

I am very happy to say that I have my first sponsor for this build, Overclockers! They have very kindly supplied with a Super Flower Leadex 1000W Gold PSU. I have worked with Overclockers on various project utilizing these PSUs and they are truly epic units. The build quality is awesome, they are quiet and easy to make cables for. Just go and look at any review for these PSUs and you will see how well they fair!

I was after a Leadex PSU for one reason, the fact that they have universal connectors for EPS, PCI, Molex and SATA, this means I can switch and swap the positining of connectors and not have to worry about the lengths. If I need to, I can do all the cables for the GPU and EPS connectors off just 2 PSU connectors, meaning I can run the pump, fans etc straight from the PSU, no need for Molex male and females, adapters and so on.

Thanks again to Mark, Steven and Chris at Overclockers!

(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/img/logo.gif)
www.overclockers.co.uk (http://www.overclockers.co.uk)

(http://tpucdn.com/reviews/SuperFlower/SF-1300F14MG/images/Superflower-logo.jpg)

Here are some pics of the beaut!

(http://i.imgur.com/WsvRo0Eh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WKBWdE9h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oZn9GSqh.jpg)

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I didn't waste much time on getting some cables made up! A simple Molex cable in a chain of 3 to power all the LED strips in the case

(http://i.imgur.com/CdRBr7Sh.jpg)

Got the cables and strips sleeved and terminated in the top left of the case.

(http://i.imgur.com/VyBW0aWh.jpg)

Worked a treat!

(http://i.imgur.com/L8czTuxh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/g1RIpO7h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/JrdhOdoh.jpg)

I did actually remove the bottom LED strip and make a new one. The original one was stuck on the floor of the case, I actually installed the new one on the lip of the case, where the side panel goes on, so it cannot be seen, the glow is a little more subtle too.

(http://i.imgur.com/wVWPewrh.jpg)

Thats it for this update, I am so happy I got the PSU, now I can work on cables, even after I finished working on them for customers all day lol! :D
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: Noko on Thu, 23 July 2015, 17:57:14: Pexon this is awesome :o
Can't wait to see all the cables inside.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 23 July 2015, 20:24:35: That's a gorgeous PSU! Loving the build man, really great!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 24 July 2015, 02:44:10: Those cracks and holes in the perspex are ****ing awesome man, and I'm glad Overclockers have given you a kick back as well :)
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Fri, 24 July 2015, 03:55:19: Thanks so much guys! :D

I've worked with Overclockers a fair bit and used their SuperFlower PSUs, they are epic units! Gonna see if I can get some cable work done on the weekend, will start with all the fans first.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: madhias on Fri, 24 July 2015, 04:39:08: Looks very good, I enjoyed looking through the pics so far! The only thing I would like more is yellow light instead of the blue light!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Fri, 24 July 2015, 05:42:11: I was contemplating yellow light, I'm still not sure yet. Green would be nice and sickly, so would yellow. I personally like the blue, white would be a big no-no. I don't get many orders for yellow LEDs so I don't have any at the moment.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 24 July 2015, 08:53:04: To me, Fallout has always had a green hue about it, so I think green would work. Although I don't dislike the blue.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 28 July 2015, 16:17:36: Well.. no response from either of the places I contact in regards to the brass plaque :(

Anyway, small update ahoy!

My toggle switch came in. It looks proper awesome! It came with a fighter pilot style missle switch, as well as an old school on/off faschia.

(http://i.imgur.com/zLYrlrFh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/bh5aCgoh.jpg)

I also thought the front 5.25" bays would be a great place for one of the Vault 111 vinyl stickers.

(http://i.imgur.com/dDhSB2Ih.jpg)

and after some nice weathering...

(http://i.imgur.com/KVqlrpkh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lXnwRpnh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Lc5kvh7h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9A5lpRkh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oMXu7tNh.jpg)

Shame the font is not quite there to fit in with the style, its more Bioshock styled

I, personally prefer the fighter pilot style switch, so I weathered that first.

(http://i.imgur.com/lwmNYzDh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/udWc2zFh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/e71ZPrrh.jpg)

I also managed to get a plaque for the window side panel sorted out. There was a spare piece of steel that came off one of the panels of the case, I think it could have been on the front, but I have no idea, there is so much to the case!

I sanded the powder coating off and using a 9v battery, 2 wires (9v and ground), dipped the ground into a salt water solution and a cotton bud and starting randomly etching into the steel. There was some sweet grime coming off and after about 20 minutes, I got something I was happy with.

(http://i.imgur.com/GG7YRBfh.jpg)

The vinyl stickers were applied before the etching and weathered once I was finished.

(http://i.imgur.com/2fA0bQNh.jpg)

The white spots are from some 3M spray on contact adhesive which was then light aflame using a Turbo lighter to create the burn marks and add some more gnar to the look of the plaque.

I used the same lighter to take off some of the shine of the vinyl sticker, I deliberately went too far on some of the edges, randomly to ensure a natural, weathered look!

Thanks for stopping by. I also got some work on wiring the bottom 4 fans too, will update tomorrow!

Cheers,

James
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 28 July 2015, 16:23:49: Definitley made the right choice on the switch :thumb:
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 28 July 2015, 16:26:44: It looks so cool man, I do have one more coming in tomorrow. A yellow LED one with a clear switch, could look hella dope. I like the idea of having some yellow to contrast the blue LEDs with the small accesories.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: do_Og@n on Tue, 28 July 2015, 19:44:58: This just keeps getting better and better!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 28 July 2015, 21:49:45: Best PC ever!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 29 July 2015, 03:10:07: Thanks so much dudes! I am sooooooo happy with how the etching came out
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: baldgye on Wed, 29 July 2015, 03:57:01: Damn son that **** is ballin
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Thu, 30 July 2015, 04:09:18: Balllinnn'! Cheers brudda! :D
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Thu, 30 July 2015, 17:27:50: Hey guys, time for another update.

First off, I managed to find another vinyl sticker I got made up and never found a use for...

(http://i.imgur.com/gPv8ctrh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/SocGl9nh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6fOt864h.jpg)

Weathered up with sand paper, lighter and some ink

(http://i.imgur.com/02RRnvnh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ijeqrKUh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BJjPuyqh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1F2K6Tgh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/imKNmqJh.jpg)

Next up I manged to get another toggle fighter pilot style switch in. This one will just be for decoration

Soldered the wires up, so the LED can be wired up to a 9v battery.

(http://i.imgur.com/MYDma6qh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Mb1zYIlh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eJkNMDYh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/TRIiHjKh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/tllMZ5Hh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6Okccaih.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2sHn3wkh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9bFKL04h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/O33JnCOh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/M0nKKBAh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/aTiY7iVh.jpg)

Next up, time for cables! :D

(http://i.imgur.com/lBPaIyQh.jpg)

Double wires and jumpers on the cables will be done with clear shrink and ink for weathering

(http://i.imgur.com/QwuWKSWh.jpg)

BOOM!

(http://i.imgur.com/OhC6DMgh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/pF06OFqh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ha2XlGYh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/M7dghwqh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5auUgL2h.jpg)

All working first time with everything but the -5v lit (20th pin, not used on any PSUs anymore), so all good here :)

(http://i.imgur.com/GtPDJsrh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3USqz1Rh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3qwYVa3h.jpg)

Now.... bare with me, I went a little overboard with the weathering on the cables .....

(http://i.imgur.com/Pbjv1YJh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hyiZzroh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vOr9njsh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9UzilZWh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/aZ3JWveh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8NNQg5Xh.jpg)

I used some electrical tape on the 2nd wire that took more weathering than the other wires, to make it look like someone has tried to repair the loom.

(http://i.imgur.com/6WB5bObh.jpg)

If its too OTT, I can easily change it... some feedback would be great!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

James
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 30 July 2015, 18:05:21: Awesome dude. Just awesome. The weathering on the stickers and the cables is just perfect.

So, how much was I buying this off you for again? :p
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Fri, 31 July 2015, 04:17:49: Thanks so much Nick! :D

The amount of work I've put in so far would probably make it a fair whack lol
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: Tachi on Fri, 31 July 2015, 09:51:02: Seriously sexy build. The amount of detail you have added is awesome. I love the weathered cables, not many builds go that far.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Mon, 03 August 2015, 16:14:05: It did take some balls, thats for sure lol

Time for another small update, nothing massive as I've had a very busy weekend!

I done some carnage to the PSU!

(http://i.imgur.com/6yyC4BOh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/W4edp2ch.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/d7ad5Lzh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/cyfHrHEh.jpg)

I need to get another set of hex keys to take off the PSU cover, I lost all my dinky ones. I don't want to go too ham on the weathering and get any metallic dust or any of the powder coat inside the PSU and cause issues.

(http://i.imgur.com/wnYaZtPh.jpg)

I also manged to distress the clear connectors, simply sanded random patches and used some ink to make some runs, to ensure it fits in with the theme. Its reallly hard to get some pics of the connectors when its late night in the workshop

(http://i.imgur.com/DC8NwFIh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OLtQXH8h.jpg)

Again, sorry for the small update, I just want to keep the thread up to date!

Thanks for looking.

James/pex
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 04 August 2015, 04:34:23: Little bit of awesome news, the build has been nominated for Mod of the Month over on Bit-Tech forum. If you are a member, I would appreciate a vote! :)

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=289472
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: blackbox on Mon, 24 August 2015, 05:30:26: Awesome mod!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Mon, 24 August 2015, 15:01:03: Thanks ! :D Will be doing an update next week sometime hopefully :p
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 25 August 2015, 00:18:14: Would be cool if you used really ****ty fans, and drained the oil.. you know to give it that authentic Grinding noise.. (http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/073.gif)

Also, if you break off , or chip some of the fan fins, to get that realistic fluttering..
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: Yoe on Tue, 25 August 2015, 01:13:27: Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 25 August 2015, 00:18:14
Would be cool if you used really ****ty fans, and drained the oil.. you know to give it that authentic Grinding noise..
Show Image
(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/073.gif)

Also, if you break off , or chip some of the fan fins, to get that realistic fluttering..

Or maybe like ventilation shutters for the fans in the back that could be flapping real good. :)
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 25 August 2015, 01:33:26: Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 25 August 2015, 00:18:14
Would be cool if you used really ****ty fans, and drained the oil.. you know to give it that authentic Grinding noise..
Show Image
(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/073.gif)

Also, if you break off , or chip some of the fan fins, to get that realistic fluttering..

Nah, just put nuke shaped fan grills over them and paint the blades dark and light colors.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 25 August 2015, 02:20:13: I've mashed the fans up, but I don't think that I have put any pics of them up yet. I think you can see them in some of the previous pics. I want to keep them dark though, like they have been scavenged from spare parts. I did look at getting fan grills made, but I think it will detract from the overall aesthetic I want to go for.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 25 August 2015, 03:03:43: Maybe some of those little ribbon things attached to the extractor fan so they blow around a bit =/
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Thu, 17 September 2015, 16:20:15: Hey guys, time for another update!

The new board arrived on friday afternoon. The B150 is potentially an interim board as the z170M version has been delayed. If the Z170 doesn't come through, I will just stick with the B150. I plan on using the 6600K with it, even compared to my current 2500K and 280X, the 980ti and 6000K will blow it out the water, good job considering I am going 4K.

(http://i.imgur.com/DSTjBwch.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6pva98Qh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/G4yq8Emh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0ChteoZh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/u9DITnlh.jpg)

The awesome reinforced PCI-e slot

(http://i.imgur.com/wEwHMfoh.jpg)

Going to test the board and the GPU before I go to town with the weathering on the heatsinks

(http://i.imgur.com/wEwHMfoh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PPLjQ30h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/EI96W0Xh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rMcuiaRh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/MwkEMToh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BBvBv7Vh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hEo8xUqh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/09NlUDdh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/88oXQGkh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QQlmYNjh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lghUj80h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/UlX88RKh.jpg)

Thanks for looking guys.

Again, a HUGE thank you to MSI for supporting this project
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Sun, 20 September 2015, 14:21:32: Last post was f'd up sorry
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 20 September 2015, 14:32:12: Hrrrmrmmm.. Perhaps rust up just the back I/O plate..

you wouldn't rust up the ports, since you need them to ground well.. but the i/o plate is relatively inconsequential..

Hrrrmmmm... Maybe rust the front of those heatpipes as well.. too shiny.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Sun, 20 September 2015, 15:36:02: The GPU is going to be watercooled TP, so the backplate will be weathered, so will the block. I will wait to test the mobo and GPU before going all in on the aging
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 21 September 2015, 15:54:24: I was gonna say something bad about MSI mobos... But seeing as they are helping you a lot with this build then I will keep quiet :P
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Mon, 21 September 2015, 17:42:02: Never had an issue with MSI boards myself. I've used MSI with my P67, X79, B85 rigs and will be using this one. So far, so good. Same can't be said for Zotac! lol I used to use Asus for everything 775 and before.

(http://i.imgur.com/gaswGUph.jpg)
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 26 September 2015, 22:54:16: Quote from: pexon on Mon, 21 September 2015, 17:42:02
Never had an issue with MSI boards myself. I've used MSI with my P67, X79, B85 rigs and will be using this one. So far, so good. Same can't be said for Zotac! lol I used to use Asus for everything 775 and before.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/gaswGUph.jpg)

mesmerizing :eek:. This is seriously one of the cooler case mods I've seen recently, the attention to detail is really superb
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Tue, 29 September 2015, 16:12:49: Cheers brother! On the final stretch now I thinks!

Aquatuning have been very kind and supplied the rest of the wet gear to get the rig finished

(http://cdn.overclock.net/6/69/6932f0bc_Aquatuning-Logo.jpeg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ecz3zZIh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/N39QHtOh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8Lm00Pfh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/uz2oQcch.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Q8f2FS6h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2gO2qb4h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QM7aQWxh.jpg)

The cleary blue coolant will look bang on I reckons, as I am just going with clear floppy tubing, the blue LEDs and lights will compliment it well.

(http://i.imgur.com/5YKQJZGh.jpg)

Smashed the rad up in double quick time and got it installed with the out and inputs on the top. The tubing routing is a nightmare, I knew watercooling in this case (although its large) was going to be a PITA as nothing is in the right place, hence the reason I chose it, its quirky :D

(http://i.imgur.com/bbpMZA6h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WA74mhBh.jpg)

I have to have a look around for a little male to male G1/4" extender in order to mount the res on-top of the pump, space in the bottom chamber is a little sparse. I can mount the res on top to keep it relatively tidy.

Also managed to borrow some ram to test the parts

(http://i.imgur.com/tRm5vCzh.jpg)

And managed to get a braided IEC cable made

(http://i.imgur.com/iGFNBUbh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OeEPIibh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rgAPDSAh.jpg)

I also met Vault Boy at Eurogamer this weekend too!

(http://i.imgur.com/KP58oxQh.jpg)

Thanks for looking guys
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 30 September 2015, 07:59:39: That cable is sweet! What last bits have you got left to do?
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Fri, 02 October 2015, 11:47:16: Just the watercooling bits and bobs now!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: edsucks on Fri, 02 October 2015, 12:47:54: Truly an amazing build. Good job!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: absyrd on Sun, 04 October 2015, 16:14:47: The IEC cable is a really nice extra touch.

Though I am also bothered by the blue light for some reason. Do they even make yellow?
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: crayzieap on Wed, 28 October 2015, 13:21:41: Wow! This is a great build!

Personally I'm way to afraid of doing a custom water cooled solution. :D

My computer might not look as badass as yours, but I'm definitely ready for Fallout 4!!! Game is going to be epic!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: theginginator on Sun, 01 November 2015, 23:48:30: Awesome fallout build!!! Love going to Quakecon here in Texas each year for the Bethesda themed build mod contest, always a slew of fall out goodness :thumb:
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pryedthirdeye on Tue, 03 November 2015, 09:26:25: Great job on the custom build, it looks great!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: Bartlebum on Tue, 03 November 2015, 10:07:39: Dude I just spent this whole thread drooling... holy ****!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: shibataken on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:40:34: Is this the same pexon as in pexonpcs? I ordered two cables from you guys and loved it! This build looks sick btw! I wish I was creative lol...
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: infiniti on Wed, 18 November 2015, 11:17:47: Wow, sweet build pexon! :thumb:

== == == == ==

Quote from: shibataken on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:40:34
Is this the same pexon as in pexonpcs? I ordered two cables from you guys and loved it! This build looks sick btw! I wish I was creative lol...

Yep, same pexon.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: MagicSauce on Wed, 18 November 2015, 12:44:24: Wow this is wild. The blue and yellow cables add the perfect touch.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 14:59:59: Got some final pics and video to upload too. Not had chance to jump on the forum in a while, but I will get them on here soon ! :thumb:
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 18 November 2015, 15:32:28: last serviced by pexon 2077!!! xD
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:54:01: Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 18 November 2015, 15:32:28
last serviced by pexon 2077!!! xD

You are literally the first person to see that ;)
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC
Post by: pexon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 16:58:59: Well, well, well. What an absolutely crazy few days. I've been working like a trooper to get the project finished up.

I did have some issues with some of the EK blocks not fitting correctly, so to save messing about with any RMA, I just bought another and a backplate.

I have got some other in progress shots, however, I am eager to get onto Fallout 4 now as I've not had chance to play it yet! :'(

Without much furtherado... here are some pics

(http://i.imgur.com/rCQzzl3h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RcSGYUbh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0z5o5Vqh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7w4W87Lh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/lU16sC6h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/tIUmm5Ah.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/TGsnpPnh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/c1dFfwoh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/IYYiA6Ch.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KpaiPuZh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OBm37QJh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ILGKU9oh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BLwS2RJh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/bgMSSQWh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/i9m1AkBh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Ufo3Ighh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8HQr3m3h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Jf0lMxzh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/BryNWVKh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/T0thDjTh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eMAkJsnh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/DCc8Opxh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/phsenRDh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QVkDX6Yh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/CEcNhFLh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2Y75o7Jh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Vi5K3xqh.jpg)

Photographs were taken with a Canon 70D with a 17-50mm f/2.8 and Manfrotto BeFree tripod.

I also got some amazing help from my friend Tom, who helped me out with a lovely video of the build. We used an outdoor storage area, in an old school house. There was plenty of old tarp, cans, propane tanks, bottles of various cleaning fluids and general junk.

Be sure to watch the video, its pretty epic, even if I do say so myself!

Video shot on Panasonic GH4 @1080p 50fps

Final list of components used :-

Intel i5 6600K
MSI B150M Mortar
Corsair Dominator DDR4 2866MHz (2x8GB)
MSI GTX980Ti
Kingston SSDNOW300 120GB
Seagate 500GB SSHD
SuperFlower Leadex 1000W GOLD PSU

Custom sleeved PSU cables
Blue and white LED strips

Alphacool Susurro 120mm fans (blue) x7
Nanoxia Deep Silence 120mm fans x2
Alphacool NexXxos XP3 CPU block
Alphacool 13-10mm compression fittings (black)
Mayhems 13-10mm tubing
Aquacomputer Double Protect Ultra Blue
EK GTX 980 Ti TF5 Full-Cover water block (Acetel)
EK GTX 980 TF5 Backplate (Acetel)
Alphacool VPP655 and plexi-top
Alphacool Cape Corp Coolplex Pro 15 LT

I just want to say thanks to the following people/ companies:-

Momma and mini pexon :D
Chris, Steven and everyone @Overclockers (overclockers.co.uk)
Tom @MSI UK (uk.msi.com/)
Pas and Eddie @Aquatuning UK (https://www.aquatuning.co.uk/ (https://www.aquatuning.co.uk/))

Hugggge thanks to my friends Tom (video magician) and Ryan for helping out with the set up and lighting and of course, to everyone who has been following the build, thanks for the kind words, comments and suggestions. Its been one hell of a ride!

.... lets go boy
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 18 November 2015, 17:10:36: 3sexy5me

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 18 November 2015, 15:32:28
last serviced by pexon 2077!!! xD

Where does it say that?
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: meow a cat on Wed, 18 November 2015, 17:22:59: Wow, that's beautiful Pexon. Awesome work, I wish I had the skills to mod PC cases like that. :thumb:

I can attest to Phanteks build quality, I have an Enthoo Primo as well. Rock solid case, everything is well built. Can't go wrong with it.

Now get to playing Fallout 4, it's pretty amazing (not as amazing as that case and board though!). I've already put 60 hours into it. :))
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 18 November 2015, 17:34:51: Nice!!!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: infiniti on Thu, 19 November 2015, 01:23:32: Quote from: katushkin on Wed, 18 November 2015, 17:10:36
3sexy5me

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 18 November 2015, 15:32:28
last serviced by pexon 2077!!! xD

Where does it say that?

Last pic in this post (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=73580.msg1868002#msg1868002):

(http://i.imgur.com/UlX88RKh.jpg)

I missed that gem too!
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: pexon on Thu, 19 November 2015, 04:45:13: Its all those little things that add up and make it unique :D
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 19 November 2015, 08:36:20: This looks rad af man.
I hope you're finding some time to play some Fallout.
Title: Re: Vault 111 by PEXON. A Fallout 4 themed PC FINAL PICS AND VIDEO- COME SEE!
Post by: pexon on Thu, 19 November 2015, 12:43:09: Thanks Az! :D

Believe it or not, since last week, I have managed to put 30 hours in already. I have just finished up work and will be jumping on soon. I've been playing a fair bit, after getting some food in the evening, so 30 hours over the last week, is a few hours a night. I'm liking it so far, I did find it was very slow to get into, I've also done a fair bit of tweaking to get it to run nicely and get the FOV sorted out.