A custom loop SFF build with custom side panel distroplate on Cubegaming Axel (Sama IM Quazo)

I had this crazy idea of making a custom loop build where the entire side panel is the distroplate. Had a contact locally that does custom distro design and fabrication, got in contact with him and discussing the design and viability. It is obvious that its gonna be a tricky build. Every parts must line up perfectly, I must measure everything with a ruler, and I had to figure out a way to install the whole thing (I'm fitting 2x240mm EK SE rads on top and bottom as well so I cannot build from the top or bottom). Fortunately my hands are small enough to fit through the front and I'm confident enough it will work, but neither of us ever do such concept. I proceed anyway (yolo) and have the design finalized by the fabricator. Paid $180 for the distro and have my fingers crossed it will came out as planned.

And the distro does fit... after dremeling some small part of the case, no big deal. But the rest of the distro is exactly like what I envisioned. GPU connections to the distro need to have extra fittings going inside the case so future GPU upgrade is possible, while rad connections are made using Barrow telescopic fittings and chrome tubes. The one compromise I had to make is using soft tubing for CPU connection because the ports are ~3mm off center (shame but we made the measurements off rulers and hoped for the best after all), but its not that visible so I'm fine with it. Installing everything however, requires each part to be installed in sequence (Distroplate > Bottom rad > Top rad > Fittings), and that last part is basically like making a ship in the bottle, but my small hand made it possible, even though its painful.

After leak testing and pour in EK Mystic Fog the build is complete. I call it Apollo because it sounds cool and it being possibly my most ambitious (and unnecessary) custom loop build ever. Hope you enjoy the pictures and hope this build also inspires you ))