While I do not have any numbers for thermals, the idea behind the flipped PSU is two fold. First, you get more clearance on the bottom of the radiator for another 15 or 25mm fan without cables to deal with. The 2nd is that the "back" of the PSU has perforations that allows some intake of fresh...
Definitely thinking about the slim fan but I can't flip the PSU since my cables aren't long enough. My other thought is to use the extra 40mm fans I have to intake air in from the back of the case by the IO panel.
Although through some rigorous testing, the temps are definitely OK for...
For sure. I'm going to build the loop this weekend and leak test it prior to installing it into the case. Will report back with results when I get them.
To expand upon this, you cannot anodize steel (a steel oxide is rust) like you can aluminum alloys so getting the colors to match is nearly impossible. Also, batch to batch the anodization can vary in color as we saw in batch 1, 2, 3 Ghost S1's.
Looks like the mesh will be black for all colors. It's black in the silver, gunmetal and two-tone samples so there is no reason to believe there will be color matched side panels at this time.
Link to color samples
Bare copper would likely oxidize over time and turn green like the Statue of Liberty. Copper oxide doesn't degrade the properties of the underlying copper (like rust does to iron), but it's definitely not "pretty".
I bought some of this stuff (which was linked earlier in the thread somewhere). Managed to get to my house the same day I bought it too lol.
https://www.mcmaster.com/51225K32