Case Mod - In Progress Project: 900D Monster Xtreme

EVGA X99 Classified; Intel i7-5960X; 64GB Corsair Dominator Platinum; 4 SLI EVGA TITAN X SuperClocked; 2 Samsug 840 PRO 512GB; 2 Samsug 840 EVO 1T; 2 WD Velociraptor 1TB; n°2 LEPA G-1600; Corsair 900D; n°2 Aquaero 6 XL; n°5 Monsta 560; n°4 Aquatube, n° 62 Enermax Apollish 140

OLD CONFIG: Intel i7-4960X; 64GB Dominator Platinum; 4 SLI 780Ti K|NGP|N; EVGA X79 Dark; Samsug 840 PRO 512GB; WD Velociraptor 1TB; n°2 LEPA G-1600; Corsair 900D; n°2 Aquaero 6 XL; n°5 Monsta 560; n°4 Aquatube, n° 62 Enermax Apollish 140


MAIN SPONSOR

MAIN SPONSOR: EXTREME MODDING FACTORY

A special Thanks to guys of EXTREME MODDING FACTORY who first sponsored my Project, thanks C3r34l3 and Tombino-




MAIN SPONSOR: ENERMAX e LEPA

Another HUGE THANKS to the ENERMAX, LEPA, and Benjamin for their great support for the realization of my projec






Unboxing ENERMAX T.B. Apollish Red 140mm & ENERMAX T.B. Silence 140mm
Unboxing LEPA G1600W PART


MAIN SPONSOR: BITSPOWER

A Very Big Thanks to BITSPOWER , and Lily and Vincent for their very important support to my Project



Unboxing BITSPOWER

MAIN SPONSOR: CORSAIR

Thanks to CORSAIR and Jon Gerow for their support to my Project



Unboxing:Corsair Dominator Platinum

MAIN SPONSOR: Samsung SSD

Thanks to Samsung SSD, and Tomi for support to my Project



Unboxing: Sansung SSD 840 EVO - 1 TB

MAIN SPONSOR: ICEMODZ.COM

I'm very happy to say Thanks to ICEMODZ.COM, and my friend Mundi Valinur for his support



Unboxing coming soon



SECONDARY SPONSOR

SECONDARY SPONSOR: EKWB

Thanks to EKWBs and to Peter for participation my Project



Unboxing EKWB

SECONDARY SPONSOR: AQUA COMPUTER

Thanks to Sven for participation my Project



Unboxing Aqua Computer PART1 PART2 PART3 PART4 PART5


SECONDARY SPONSOR: AQUA TUNING Italy e Europe

Thanks to Alessandro for participation my Project



Unboxing Aquatuning



Hi guys,

This is the English version of my project already posted in an Italian Forum, however I'll insert a summary of past updates.

In this section, I will update the progress of the project, in view of the long gestation, are provided possible changes and additions both in configuration that in HW, stay tuned.

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

Case: Corsair Obsidian 900D
MoBo: EVGA X79 Dark --> UP to -->
EVGA X99 Classified
Procio: Intel Core i7-4960X --> UP to -->
Intel Core i7-5960x
RAM: CORSAIR Dominator Platinum DDR3 2133 --> UP to -->
CORSAIR Dominator Platinum DDR4 3000
VGAs: 4 SLI EVGA GTX 780 Ti KingPin Edition --> UP to -->
4 SLI EVGA TITAN X Classified
HDD: Wester Digital HDD 1TB Velociraptor
SSD: Samsung SSD 840 PRO 512 ;
Sansung SSD 840 EVO - 1 TB
PSUs: n°2 Lepa G-Series 1600
Fan: n°46 Enermax T.B. Apollish UCTA14N-R Fan 140mm - Red
n°16 Enermax T.B. Silence UCTB14B Fan 140mm





WATERCOOLING

Fittings Bitspower Silver Shining
N° 8 - BP Silver Shining Mini Valve With Silver Shining Handle - BP-MVV-SLSL
N° 102 - BP G1/4" Silver Shining Enhance Multi-Link For OD 12MM- BP-EML
N° 14 - BP G1/4" Silver Shining Rotary 90-Degree IG1/4" Extender-BP-90R
N° 2 - Silver Shining T-Block - BP-TMB
N°2 - BP G1/4"Silver Shining AIR-Exhaust Fitting - BP-ETAIR
N° 2 - G1/4" Silver Shining Anti-Cyclone Adapter - P-WTP-C46
N° 12 - G1/4" Silver Shining Stop Fitting V2- BP-WTP-C06V2
N° 10 - G1/4" Silver Shining Compression Fitting CC6 V2 For ID 7/16" OD 5/8" Tube - BP-CPF-CC6V2
N° 4 - BP Silver Shining 90-Degree With Dual Inner G1/4" Extender- BP-90DIG14
N°12 - G1/4" Crystal Stop Fitting I With 5MM LED Hole / Deep Red O-Ring-BP-ACSTI-DRD
Radiator: n°5 Alphacool NexXxoS Monsta 560
Tanks: n°2 BP Water Tank Z-Multi 400 (Acrylic Version); --> UP to -->
n°4 BP Water Tank Z-Multi 400
n°4 Aquacomputer Aquatube G1/4 Silver
Filters: n°4 Aquacomputer Filtro in Maglia di Acciaio
WBs WBs per EVGA X79 Dark by nateman_doo--> UP to -->
Bitspower THOR EIX99 Full Cover
EK-Supremacy EVO Elite Edition - Intel 2011--> UP to -->
Bitspower THOR EIX99 Full Cover
EK-FC780 GTX Classy - Nickel --> UP to -->
Bitspower VG-NGTXTITANX Clear Acrylic Nickel
& Bitspower VGA SLI 4 BP-VGAB4AC-CL
EK-RAM Monarch Module - Black--> UP to -->
Bitspover Universal RAM Cover IV
EK-RAM Monarch X4 Clean CSQ - Nickel--> UP to -->
Bitspower DIMM4 Block V2
N°2 Passive heat sink for Aquaero
N°2 WBs for Aquaero
Pumps N°4 - Aqua Computer D5 pump motor with USB and aquabus interface
Pump Top N°2 - Dual D5 MOD TOP EXTREME (Acrylic Version) - BP-2D5TOPACEX-BK
Pump Cover N°4 - Bitspower Shining Silver D5 / MCP655 MOD Dress KIT - BP-D5MA-SL
Controller N°2 - Aqua Computer Aquaero 6 XT USB fan controller
Sensors N°2 - Aqua Computer Flow sensor "high flow" G1/4 for Aquaero
N°4 - Aqua Computer Temperature sensor inline G1/4 for Aquaero
N°12 - Aqua Computer Temperature sensor 70 cm for Aquaero
Fan Connection N°8 - Phobya PWM 8x 4Pin Splitter




TEST BENCH

Bench: MicroCool Banchetto 101 - Black Acrylic
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320





Coming Soon: .......

5m - Strip Samsung chip DC12V 60led/m (Strip Samsung DC12V 60led/m)
Mnpctech - 3x U-channel 12ft
Mnpctech - Mod Zoo Munky PC Case Badge
Mnpctech - 3x 5.25 Billet Bay Covers
Mnpctech - 2x "Military Fighter Pilot" PC Toggle, Momentary chrome
Mnpctech - 2x "Military Fighter Pilot" PC Toggle, Standard chrome
DimasTech - 3x Push-Button, 19mm ID, Alternate Action, Led Color Red
DimasTech - 3x Front Panel Buttons 5x19mm Black

DESCRIPTION

General

The 900D Monster Xtreme was born with the purpose of modding the 900D so that it can contain all the hardware that I had always wanted.

The project takes its present appearance through numerous changes that I decided to make. From an initial idea which did not contain the liquid cooling, to a version with CPU cooled by an AIO (the Swiftech H320) first, to one with a real watercooling.

One of the decisive and characterizing moment of the final project was the decision to enter 4 Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 560 (later to become 5) and the solution of Cooling Towers (CT)

The case will be joined, front and rear, , by two self-built structures, that I called CT. where will be placed 4 RADs.

It will be a PC over size, the ratio of which, for me, is more the exercise of style, rather than the actual functionality or practicality.

How case until the beginning I chose the Corsair 900D, I went to modding so more and more relevant, and I added self-built parts too.

Water Cooling

The Liquid Cooling System is designed with aesthetic and performance purposes. The intention is in fact to have an higt radiant capacity, ensured by 5 Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 560 with fans in push and pull, which allows a great OC daily while maintaining a low noise level.

In particular, the liquid cooling system will consist of two independent loops made ​​with rigid pipes. On the side of the MoBo will place two vertical Cylindrical Tank. (to be continued ....).

And 'I planned to be used Aquaero 6 XL as Fan controller (to be continued ....).

Lay Out

The project will be characterized by the colors Black and Red, in the final stage I would like to finish with chrome parts.

So I want to match the colors of the HW, the use of Plexy, LED lighting, cable sleeving, LED fans (140mm Enermax Apollish red), possibly additive colored; finally, I would like to achieve the customized grills.



PROJECT

 

Your spoiler links don't appear to be doing anything... Also can you please add some pictures of work in progress as that is what is required for a project log

Thanks

GK

 

Hi GeorgeK,

Thanks, I'm not familiar with the interface of this forum how can I change it and have a normal interface for insert image and make changes to the text more easily ?

 

Where's the popcorn?

 

Here
Let's wait how this turns out

 

If you use the tags with the image url in between it will show your images. As for the rest - when you're typing a post (in the advanced bit) you will see the controls you're after I think.

GK

 

SPIN-OFF HW TEST - BANCHETTO 101 - Black Acrylic - Xtreme PoWerù

 

To trace the history of the project I'll start showing the first components that I received first










and then

1) Microcool Banchetto101 Black Acrylic



2) LEPA G Series G1600 MA-1600W



3) A dozen Enermax T.B. Apollish 140mm



4) Silverstone SST-SOB02 Blu-ray - Slot In



And now some umboxing of the components arrived :

the LEPA G 1600, the most powerful PSU currently existing on the market



I must say I am very satisfied!

When I open a box like that the first thing I think is:

"May God bless Volta and Edison!"

the second:

"How'm I going to enjoy to sleeve everything! (Even where you cannot see because I know)"

the third:

"But how much OC can I do with all these Watts!?"


Then came another parcel from Deutschland:




Even the chocolate ..... ahahaha when I make the final order they'll send me a 3 floors cake! biggrin.gif

But let's go into details




by Acquacomputer Aquatube Silver and Metal Filter, all clearly designed for LEDs, I will need them to take measurements.

But now the big guy




The Alphacool NexXxos Monsta 560 that I will need in order to build supports for RADs and fans.
Nice big, black screws are not copper-colored as I had seen in reviews but for me it is the same.

 

World's Largest 900D, been enjoying watch this project

 

Lookin' goood!

 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE

I used a construction technique previously used by another Italian Modder JJ_McTiss modifying it slightly. In practice I used aluminum square profiles (2 cm) with strips of wood (pine) inside (1, 5 cm) easily available in hardware stores.
In fact, the hole of the bars is 1.7 cm but I'm going to put the tape in order to decrease the GAP and the danger that the slats can break.
I reinforced joints with pieces L self-produced by an L-shaped profile (1m = 50 joints from 2 cm).
I will use wood screws 4mm diameter and lengths from 2 cm to 5.0 cm.














And Second:





And then the last two frames of the Cooling Towers:




I covered the strips of wood with duck tape



And I proceeded with the assembly:








I then added vertical bars which serve to fix the "Cooling Towers" at 900D:

1) Materials

With the same technique of wood cores, duck tape and aluminum bars




2) Measures for assembly and drilling

I use paper tape where I had to take measurements for the holes and position the bars, marked with pencil and nail, drilled.
I took position of the L reinforcements (I've also had to redo 50 of them), marked with nail and drilled again.








3) Assembling

I Stuck with clamps and put the screws to 5 cm (2 above, 2 below, this structure will hold); I fixed L reinforcements each with 4 screws (2 cm)







I repeated all these steps 4 times, for the 4 frames

 

I used screws inches long 2.5 mm to replace those of the 900D 0.5 mm, because I insert a thickness of 2.0 mm



I used the back of the 900d as a template to mark and drill:



And the magic is done!





I repeated these steps three times:

1) positioning of the 900D piece as model (on all 2 faces of each of the 3 frame = 6 placements) marked with hammer and nail



2) Drilled with the drill from both sides



3) Try to insert screws and screwing, for some it was necessary to enlarge the holes, which are not perfectly aligned. What you can see below is the front of the 900D.



For the frames attached to the central part of the case I have adopted the solution screw and nut, initially I thought about using.

I tried fixing with new screws of 4 cm and its bolts, this did not require much time ..




But then, since the front and back of the case are secured with 10 screws and pins 7 each, I decided to thread the 7-pin to increase the mounting screws to 17 ...





The aim is to strengthen and mounting structure, since it will have to bear a lot of weight!

I realized SPACERS of 16 cm, to have space where to put the radiators and the fixing screws for homes and front / back:



I also started doing the fixing L, I'm 40/64 that will be used in this phase:





I began to assemble the first cooling tower, I anticipate that is really big!

You have already seen the various components, then we start immediately to work :







You will notice that the spacers are in duplicate for each corner, or better, 8 in total, for a more robust structure. However, this doubles the work ...









Finally I tried to place a 140mm fan to see how it look like .......




and I did a test volumes, the parts are not assembled but just resting, I cheated .....

 

here's the first test assembly of the parts of the main structure and I have to tell you that there isn't HUGE..... it's MORE !








To realize the size I put a couple of bottles ...... does not go as case, I can still used it as wine cellar ....





I am very pleased with the result

Although, as always, when you reach a goal you open up new challenges:

1) I should put some shims between the case and towers to facilitate the opening of the doors or remove them,

2) I should move the whole plate of the MOBO because it protrudes into the rear Tower and this isn't good because there must stay the radiator




I went to solve one of the problems highlighted the previous time, which is the central panel protrudes to the rear, and invading the space where you will place one of the RADs.

So I started to disassemble the case by removing screws, rivets, and the assembled parts the last time, not bad considering that this was only a test assembly.




In practice I have to move the panel approximately 4.5 cm towards the front




To do this I had to remove a border from the panel, and since I was there I also removed another border that protrudes forward into the interior.
The latter was now useless as it was used to secure the lock of the bay which I removed; it will also allow me to make a middle plan more linear:






To reattach the panel, I moved both the screw holes in the bottom, that those of the rivets at the top




I finally reassembled and riveted, the panel does not protrude more than before and I have no protruding borders:





I am also going to remove the block where are mounted the fans; so I'll have a lot more space in the area where I will place the 400 ml tanks and the MOBO will be a more central.

 

I start to work to build NexXxos Monsta 560 supports, here is the first one that I want to use as a model!

I started from aluminum sheet, cut to size and work file for the cut edges:





I put the paper tape and marked with hammer and nail and drilled:




I cut the inside part with the dremel, then still work with file on the edges:




I adjust the holes and finally the test on the RAD




First support has worked very well as a model, so I've made another 3, for a total of 4






I make supports that will stand as "bridge" between the structure of the tower and supports for RADs.
These bridge-supports allows me to position the fan to measure: 3 cm inside the structure, I calculated 3 cm and not 2.5 because then I will go to gum RADs support, so I need some of margin.
Starting from 2X1cm L-profiles, I cut to size and filed, I made 5 holes for 4X40mm the screws, I blocked, drilled and screwed








I fixed the supports for the RADs ( frame) on the bridge-supports ( L), before I took the measure making a placement test.
This time, to fix the parts, I use rivets, I abounded with rivets because I like the effect, even if of these parts you will not see anything




I then mounted it all on the main structure.






But let's see the details, the upper outlet of the Monsta that interested me for purging remains free as I had calculated.



Under I don't think I will be able to use the accesses of the base for a few mm, although I always side



I put a fan inside to get an idea of the space that remains between the fans of two RADs, it will be 6-7 cm than acceptable in my opinion, in case of problems, I expected to place a small panel of separation that will work as flow conveyor.

 

Meanwhile the first 2 780ti K|NGP|N are came, EVGA in this case was fast no doubt about it! :thumbsups

[Dear friends I absolutely need 2 EVGA 780ti KINGPIN blackberries, I am willing to pay for them or steal them, what should I do? ]:buttkick:

Today I am quite melted but I could not resist doing a quick unboxing and post a bit 'of photos!
A nice package moderate sized:




A beautiful pack with behind our guardian angels (the thin and tattooed)






look at the really interesting material










after the arrival of 780ti Classified K|NGP|N, I switched to assemble my HW on the Banchetto 101.

I have to say that it has its own raison d'être independent

Great MICROCOOL








Here's the EVGA X79 Dark the MoBo that made me fall in love, on the Banchetto is fine although it looks bigger!




the CPU Intel i7-4960X installed on the Mobo





64GB RAM Corsair Dominator Platinum





PSU LEPA G-1600 will provide power to all this of good things



The Blu-ray writer Silverston, with his support, allows me to mount Samsung SSD 840 Pro 512 GB and HDD WD Velociraptor 1 T inside











And here are the 780ti K|NGP|N so that I have to wait:








The CPU cooler is entrusted to a nice RAD: Swiftech H320




A CPU clean with isopropyl alcohol, I chose the GC Gelid Extreme as Termal Paste and then I mount the H320's WB






As fans, since I have plenty, I put the Enermax Apollish 140, yes yes 140, they do not fit but I put them equal



At the end there are a lot'of cables but the result is not so bad

 

But back to the project, I do my aluminum "frames" with the same procedure as always, wood and coated on the inside corners with 4 screws:





and here the frames 35 cm x 20 cm:



These have the same measurements of the Cooling Towers and they'll go to constitute an extension over the top where I'll place both the bay, I think 3 (then 6: 3 front and 3 rear), and two components that I think are very COOL

I have tested with spacers that I have advanced, but they are too long, at this point I have to decide what height do it. But let's see if with some pictures I can explain better:






Under filter and acquatube I have to put curves at 90 or at least make curves with the pipes, I have to decide which margin I need.

The idea is to have the same margin above and below both the filter that the acquatube, so that they are centered, based on what I have to calculate the height of the vertical spacers ...

They will be lit by LEDs and everything will be covered by the plexy or black aluminum

Profiles of 15 cm seemed me too long, so I did a little project with the measurements, and you will not believe it, but they are perfect!

I can only be happy because I had prepared 16 pieces of them including wooden souls!

The determinant is that the Bitspower 90° fittings, that certainly I'm going to use, are 30 mm high, plus 5 mm margin and here is the result:



The choice of this location for the filter is purely aesthetic and indeed complicate the connection of the LOOP!

But I love it so!

The Aquatube instead will be a bottom of the bag, it will be connected to the Monsta 560 top exit and to a tap.

My idea is that it should "drain" the air from the RAD because I cannot move much this case at startup.

Moreover, even in the filling stage, I think I'll use this access to fill the LOOP!



As I had anticipated, I assembled the new space above the 2 cooling towers, initially for this top floor had thought of making a single piece that went from the back to the front with a flat horizontal mounting.
I then opted for this different solution that allows for maintenance to disassemble the front and rear blocks, leaving a central block (it would still be a mess ....)

The old drill is dead, here is the new tool became part of my toys.




I prepared the frames making holes for fixing



I fixed the profiles of 15 cm in vertical on towers top with the usual technique, the difficulty has been that now on the same 2.5 cm are inserted 6 screws of 2cm and one of 5cm.




Then I have removed them and fixed on the frames in corresponding positions



Finally I reassembled everything and inserted the screws of 5 cm and this is the result




I have do some test putting the 900D already modded near the new structures.

I also tried to put the Monsta 560 in a position that I hadn't expected initially.





I wanted to remind you that the structures are designed to accommodate each 2 Monsta 560 each with 8 fans.

 

Hi Guys,

here there are some measures to make you understand what I'm going to do next.



As you can see the case when flanked by the two towers is lower of about 17 cm, there will be the last parallelepiped that I will fix at Cooling Towers with screws and nuts so that it'll removable.




The parallelepiped will be 55.5 cm long x 24 cm

This will be the last part of self-built ...... finally.

Then everything will go smooth stuccoed and painted, although you will not see, the intention is to cover it with the plexy, but also to be able to discover.

The blacksmith's dirty work are not yet finished, I still have to open holes in the roof and the bottom




I have to cut the back side (where you attach the VGA and PSU) and move it inside fixing it at the Mobo panel.

I have to create supports for the fans on the lower level and on the two fronts




I 'm back to work at the last important exo-structure with the same technique:

2 cm aluminium profiles cut to size, joints and holes at the extremities, wood cores coated with duct tape and drilled corners





and here are the frames mounted



I made the 20 cm spacers, only 2 to be positioned in the upper part.

In fact, in the inferior side the fans must be on the top of case, so I studied a different solution using L profiles attached at the corners with rivets.





I mounted the two types of spacers on the frames and I reinforced with screws






and the structure is ready.

I did some tests on how the fans will stay inside.




Finally, an overview of the structure, are missing the original 900D front and the rear, those will raise the structure of about 3cm.






Then I worked on the main body of the project, that WAS the 900D.

In particular I worked at the top, the bottom and the fan front block.

Here's how the 900D front looked initially, I removed the fans and their supports, some of that were just screwed others welded (removed later), I finally removed the side flaps down.





I'm then passed to the top of the case designed for 4 120mm fans but where I want to put 4 140mm.

I I put the paper tape on the surface and I placed one of the aluminum support, that I had done to fix the RAD to the cooling towers, secured in place with two clamps.

In particular, you see that side of the space is really accurate and I had to sacrifice 0.5 cm opening because there was no space.

In particular, you can see that in the side doesn't advance space and I had to sacrifice 0.5 cm of the opening because there was no space.






With the template in place I drilled and marked the outline of the shape, I removed and I went to cut it.

Here is the result and the removed parts .






I used the file and here is the final result with 140mm fan in place.




At this point I went to work on the bottom, I disassembled the 3 mounts for the Bay and the PSUs feet.




And here is the 900D bottom, some of the holes fall precise on my holes but it should work ..




I put the paper over the entire surface and positioned the template blocked by two clamps as above.

I drilled and marked the outline of the shape on the paper; I removed it and cut.

Here is the result and the part removed, usually working with two files from the iron.







There remained only one part where I had to intervene, the 120mm fans front supports welded .

Two shots of dremel, usually work of file and here is the front with the support removed.

 

Morning

I've changed your thread title for you. You can do this yourself by editing your first post (click edit and then click go advanced).

Cheers

GK

 

Hi Guys,


I decided to make some aluminum and plexy cover panels for the Cooling Towers, I will use the aluminum for the bottom and the top.

I want to use chrome nuts exposed to the outside, they'll stand out on the black background, something like this:



I cut these aluminum parts for coverage by a sheet







In the panels that I'll place on the bottom of the towers I made the opening for 1 140mm fan,














At this point to clarify what I have in mind here is how the new bottom structure looks with 6 input 140mm fans





I will create an interspace for the fans with this beautiful profiled of 2.5 cm

 

Hi Guys,

I want to create a space for fans under the case, but I want that the 3 structures remain separated.

I cut the profiled in 2 pieces to obtain square outline "frames" to be placed around the openings of cooling towers fans.

I have marked the points of bending and 45° incisio and I prepared the wood souls covered with duct tape.







I switched to the Dreme stage and I removed the marked parts so that I can bend the profiled at 90°.

The bending phase required a minimum of attention, the aluminum profiled allows only one fold otherwise it breaks. So before I fold, I put inside the wood core and so gradually, until I get the desired square frame that fits to the bottom of Coling Tower and accommodates the 140mm fan.


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I switched to fix the frame to the bottom, I marked the measurements of the frame on the plate and the points where to insert the screws.




I fixed frame with clamps so that it would remain with 90° angles.




I drilled and screwed with 20mm screws and here is the final result






And here is the effect on the bottom of Cooling Towers (is upside down).

The frame will then be stuccoed and painted (like all these parts), will be a perforated metal cover where inside will be placed the filter.