Dell XPS 512TR

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May 24th 2024
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Key Features:
High Rated Intel CPU AMD Graphics Water-cooled
Video:
https://youtu.be/9MAXI5YDgPQ
System Specs:
  • UPDATED Oct 2024
  • 12600kf
  • MSI b660 D4
  • 32GB bdie
  • MSI RX 560
  • Crucial and SK Hynix SSDs (all solid state storage)
  • Antec 900w power supply
Performed Mods:
Cut and painted mb tray Modified case from DTX to ATX Removed HD trays and fan Custom bay wiring Modified case front bay cover Custom Water Cooling Sound dampening Applied decals Custom front panel, Bulgin, rocker switch Front USB 3.0 Front Starter button with toggle Front reset and disable Front temp gauge, analog
Special Tools Used:
  • Dremel
  • Shears
  • Spray paint
  • Hot glue gun
Time Spent:
Enough
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Originally a Dell XPS 510, it had the Ferrari Testarossa look with all the fins and the red, so I went with it. 1st I converted it to ATX, painted the MB tray, added Ferrari Decals and badge to case. Cut real carbon fiber to dress the internal chambers. Add two fan controllers to give it more of a dash look, one with LCD (4 temp sensors, including h2o temps), Bulgin power switch and toggle kill switch, front USB 3.0, THICK power cable to match the case. For the internals, I water-cooled the CPU, an Intel i7, the GPU, an RX560 (I have a GTX1060 too, Im just to lazy to break open the loop again) and Intel Optane 900p. 3/8 tubing in black, a 120mm radiator (copper) with ducting in front, a 80mm radiator (dual copper), 12v pump and tube reservior. Its powered by a 1000w Corsair PSU with all devices custom wired (except mb) and I used corrugated tubing to give it that engine bay electrical look. 16GB memory, DVD Rom to resemble a stereo from that time frame.
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7 Comments on Dell XPS 512TR

#2
jallenlabs
pcminiraceGo electric.
No fossil fuels used in this rig. 120v only. LOL.
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#3
pcminirace
LOL. I meant that Ferrari only has electric cars for children.
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#4
jallenlabs
pcminiraceLOL. I meant that Ferrari only has electric cars for children.
Hard to get that from the two words you used.... but sure.
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#5
blins
As an XPS 730 owner - I approve. This is fantastic.
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#7
DirtyDingusMcgee
Pretty sweet. The usb "key with keychain in the ignition" is a nice touch. I've always enjoyed well repurposed/re-imagined oem gear.
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