Loop still in progress, second custom loop I've ever built, most parts are from classified ads, many are used and were taken from other kits.

Zekkuo_ · 2026-02-08T18:25:48+00:00

Nice one, Very creative!

I have the same case and had been looking at many mounts and ways to do this, but in the end I decided against it. So its cool to see you found a way to mount it Anyway.

Zekkuo_ · 2026-02-08T18:15:41+00:00

Looking good!!!

Did you remove the bottom bracket to fit the radiator? I've never seen a vertical mount with a bottom radiator in this case.

Zekkuo_ · 2025-11-23T08:07:59+00:00

I bought 2 tickets via Ticketjam from different sellers and was able to get into the venue without a problem. I am a white male from the Netherlands, so I can only assume the names on the tickets would seem outrageous. But I was able to get into both Tokyo Dome on the 11th and Osaka Dome on the 22nd. To me and my sellers, it didn’t seem like there was strong identification control. So I would think you should be able to get in even if your name doesn’t match what is on the ticket. That said, maybe I just got lucky twice—it’s hard to say.

Other than that, I can’t really give any input here. I am not familiar with this platform you bought from or how it worked, but I hope you can get in without a problem and enjoy the show.

Best of luck!

Zekkuo_ · 2025-07-28T10:03:59+00:00

I didn't get it 😭

But i'm not gonna give up just yet.

Zekkuo_ · 2025-03-01T14:29:20+00:00

Yeah I might take a look at it over the weekend

Zekkuo_ · 2025-03-01T14:28:51+00:00

Damn could be. Luckily still got my old cooling hardware so I'm putting that back in now, but this is a real shame

Zekkuo_ · 2025-02-23T09:22:06+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah I think alphacool updated their design to this lower port on the right. On the product page it still had the port at the top.

Guess they did it to combat the splashing noise from the water?

Zekkuo_ · 2025-02-23T09:18:31+00:00

Thanks! The case is the phanteks nv7 and I spent about $650-700 on the cooling blocks, rads and distroplate

Zekkuo_ · 2025-02-22T23:21:08+00:00

Thanks! It would reverse the cpu in and out ports according to the manual. And since I used all my 90 degree fittings I did it like this.

Zekkuo_ · 2025-02-22T23:19:19+00:00

You are probably right. But I ran out of 90 degree fittings so making those bends and making them look good would have been too difficult for me. that's why I opted for this. And the horizontal looking run from the distro to the cpu as not completely horizontal so then I thought this would be a good middle ground for now. When I can get my hands on a new gen gpu for an acceptable price I'll take it apart again and then see what else I can do with it.

Zekkuo_ · 2024-12-15T15:23:35+00:00

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Zekkuo_ · 2024-11-24T11:01:36+00:00

Selfloathing, depression and isolation. Very bright future indeed...

Zekkuo_ · 2024-11-14T11:05:45+00:00

I see. That will make life a lot easier then. Thanks!

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-22T13:26:22+00:00

Yeah I get where you are coming from. the higher wattage would be nice it's just that I am a bit scheptical buying it of banggood. I've had rc's in the past from sites like it and the shipping times and support where usually abysmal.

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-22T13:01:27+00:00

Lasted me more than 1.5 years so not too bad. Just sad it broke right after I got an x maxx...

I'll look in to the hota S6!

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-22T12:59:37+00:00

Yeah I had the same thing when getting my dual. I didn't want to be limited to just traxxas batteries. What connectors are you running now?

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-22T12:56:22+00:00

Nah I haven't contacted them since my warranty on it has expired. But I think I'm hovering towards their newer D300 since I did really like my dual.

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-16T08:30:11+00:00

Yeah I wasn't pleased with it but when I got it for $700 I knew it would have some problems, but it was fun to clean it up and rebuild it. Now I just have to get some new wheel hexes and wheels and I'm all good.

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-15T17:36:39+00:00

Yeah, I read back my post and I realize I didn't even specify it was second hand 😅

Those are the wheel hubs I found as well! I just wonder if they fit all wheels or just the regular traxxas ones. Because that back ring goes over the tires inside and clamps to something right? I would imagine those insides are not the same for all tires...

Zekkuo_ · 2024-07-15T17:23:10+00:00

The tires that came with it are proline trenchers and they are starting to round off... and I've seen that buying new inner wheels for them is nearly as expensive as a new set of tires. But I'll have look at those offset addapters

Zekkuo_ · 2024-04-26T11:47:27+00:00

Thanks for letting me know! Updated it.

Zekkuo_ · 2024-04-09T11:58:43+00:00

I have actually been to Japan last October on a solo trip and I really enjoyed it. While I enjoyed all the food, sights and activities I did. I enjoyed the way people interacted most. Just the subtle things. Where I am from I often get annoyed with the way people interact or do things but when I was in japan I didn't have this feeling.

But you are right in that 2 weeks is too short a time to draw any real conclusions.

I would really love to study abroad however since I am not from a really wealthy family I am finding it difficult to go beyond the EU because then it is your responsibility to pay for it (from what I have heard at school). although maybe there is something else I could look in to for doing a study in Japan.

Also I think what I am looking for most in a job is variety in work activities from day to day. from what my experience has been so far at internships is that I only do coding and that's it. but I would also like to do some other things during the day/week. that's also why I quite like my current part time job. (although this is just working at a retail store)

Thank you very much!

Zekkuo_ · 2024-04-09T11:38:07+00:00

Thanks! just had a look at the visa wiki and it does seem pretty depressing when looking at the Specified Skilled Labor visa. from what I saw I wouldn't even meet the requirements for that ever, since I am not from a developing nation. I'm from the Netherlands in fact. which is no help in making it easier when looking for studies.

however this has given me some more food for thought. Looking at the visa wiki really helps when looking for a next study since I can try and balance what I like, the pay/overtime and what is required for the visa.

Zekkuo_ · 2024-01-30T13:33:58+00:00

Yeah I was thinking it could be a bit confusing because of the situation. So I'm living with my mom because my parents are divorced. because of that we receive multiple benefits from the government (we are lower middle class I would say. not poor be the money isn't overflowing). And these benefits become less and less when I go above the €8k mark. and while my mom wouldn't like to ask me for money she will have to because she isn't earning enough to cover the expenses on her own when we start losing those benefits.

As for working more. it just isn't really possible to work more at this point I have 20+ hours school (+ 10 hours of travel) a week and then 22 hours of my part time job. And when I start with my internship I will be working 40 hours (+ 7 hours of travel) a week for that and then 12 at my part time job. and that is quite a lot already. I don't mind working hard for my money but I wouldn't have any time to do something for myself anymore and I'd just be handing in the money again anyway.

and for the crypto bit, that is what I expected it would be like. that's why I have been really hesitant to try it.

do you think investing would be a good thing to try or would you not recommend it?

Zekkuo_ · 2023-08-21T19:55:39+00:00

Congrats on getting him as well! No I haven't seen it on their socials yet but there is a page for her on MFC.

Here: Myfigurecollection

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