Case Mod - In Progress FIORE [Luxx Contest Mod]

Hi Guys,

I take part in this year's contest at Hardwareluxx.

The sponsored Hardware:

AMD FX 8370
ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3
GTX970-DCMOC-4GD5
G.Skill Ares 1600 CL9 8 GB
NZXT Kraken X31
BitFenix Pandora
BitFenix Fury 550W
2x BitFenix Alchemy LED Kabel, weiß
Team Group SSD Ultra L5 Series 2,5 Zoll SSD, SATA 6G - 120 GB


What is planned:
Remove all unnecessary openings
Ready motherboard Cover made of aluminum
New graphics card cover made of aluminum
Laying power connectors from the motherboard to the rear
Wakü converted to Terms and 1/4 "
Ready agb aluminum
Cut out the side pieces and ornaments deposit with Plexi
Sides Motorise
Obstruct fan control

And of course a few other things. However, too much I will not tell.
The material is aluminum and plexi used

Add to that that I will do livemodding.
This means every time I mod there I posted it und Worklog and you can see me then here modding.

So today was unpacking Featured



First, the slot in DVD drive was my turn.
This is a Hitachi and gabs for 30 eus



Then the large Caseking packet





Equal times what you can do to screw so.
The side panels are made quite thick aluminum which is brushed only.
Then, since the welding should be no problem.





Then even the first minor issue. One of the snapper for the upper filter is defective.
The filter is now no longer close properly.
But a solution is determined find.




Then, the power supply
I will obstruct upright to get space for the drawer rails
It will also cover part of the Motherboard



The water cooling will I break down and rebuild.
For radiator I will replace it with a 240, I will cool the GPU with water




And last but not least, the SSD



Then we went to the break down.
First, the side panels masking tape to prevent scratches




At the top, I then removed the defective snapper same time.





Die Front habe ich auch zerlegt und das Display ausgebaut.



In the next step, the watercooling was due.
As I once cut the hoses to the radiator and see there.
Nen Radi aluminum with copper heat sink.
Now this I did not expect at a maintenance-free system. Since it does not even look as if what oxidized.
But I obviously better for me because I can cut at Radi connections and can weld an adapter from 1/4 ".




The computer is the new workhorse for my girlfriend.
So is it a little bit feminine

Here's the design for the side panels.
The hibiscus flowers will I Saw and deposit with colored and transparent Plexiglas.



Next, I cut out a flower pattern aluminum.
From Mark right about 1H finished work.






Because my back has to be Holey her ne new.
So nen 1.5mm aluminum sheet caught and off you go.

First I had to remove the old.
Since I've been hit on the biggest hurdle of a modder STUDDED and lots of it.



So cordless screwdriver out and get away with it.

The sheet I cut with a circular saw and folded







Then I made the cutouts for the IO panel and 3 slots for wifi card and graphics card.





Then fit and inserting. The new back I'll screw it later with screws.




That's about it again

 

The >>>Livestream<<< runs

 

It goes on

>>>Livestream<<<

 

Stream is running

>>>ON AIR<<<

 

So friends of disorderly conduct.

A name, the project has also

FIORE

This is Italian and means flower

After I currently run 7h Live modding, there's another update from the last days

So it was off the top.

The reset and power buttons are I did not like that.
Therefore, these had to leave and be replaced later by a remote control.

So disassemble only times and cut out the panel.




Then I have the grid and the edge.



Now I was able to adjust the sheet with the flower.
Among the flowering will find its place later a self-made Plexi Conditions.





The grating had to be separated out even at the opening.




The slot in drive, I then also made a little air.



Of a aluminum sheet, I then folded the cover of the drive.





Next tig welding.
So weld preparation and side panels finished.



Then weld and grind.




In the next step I cut the slot


Before I then welded the top two pieces together, I have designed and measured everything.



Welding and grinding




Of course, then the plastic grid needs to be adjusted again.



Finally, I've filed the ports for USB and headset in da sheets.



So that's it then again.

 

Thats off to a good start. Liking the look of this one so far

 

Livestream runs

 

update:

Remote control and runners have come.




Then it was on to the back wall. I have now screwed threaded sockets with rivet.





Then I started the assembly with the guide rails.



Next, I then marked out the position of the runners on the side panel.
Above, the screwed onto the bushing in the side cover and bottom with an adapter plate.



Since the rack for the drive is installed above, I have an even folded a sheet of aluminum to view this then screw.
The sheet is clamped between the rail and the side panel.




In the next step I folded an aluminum cover. The deck on the top track.





That's it then. I will proceed with the lower guide.

 

Triple Post

The hardware has come




According to FedEx the Rams to come on Friday .

Then, the processor would only be missing.

 

ON AIR

 

I continue with the watercooling reservoirs

LIVESTREAM

 

Now I work on the PSU

LIVESTREAM

If you have any questions you can Askt me in the Chatbox at the Livemodding page over The USTEAM box

Now i have an Facebook Modding page too. Just LIKE

 

update:

Continue with the side panel.

First, the lower receptacle of the running rail .
An aluminum sheet edge and screw on the frame




Then screw everything together and test





The next thing was the Terms turn.
Plexi cut , drill, glue and grind thread .












So that's about it again .

 

I'm building for a week night shift again on my next mod Fiore .

With Dlan also the stream should now run better

LIVESTREAM

 

I'm really diggin the metal work. Not necessarily my style in terms of the Hibiscus's but the work is fantastic.

 

Today i start with the radiator housing

Livestream

 

The Liveastream starts.

Plan today.

Mainboard and GPU Cover




>>>LIVESTREAM<<<

 

Thx.

Have a look of the actual stand of the Projekt.

Livestream

 

update :

After the expansion tank is finished you go to the side panel motorization .

To see where I can accommodate the engine I've installed the Radi and put the power supply to its planned position .

First of the Radi in the front



The plan was to let the power supply completely , but that will probably not because I then the graphics card does not get inside.
So I'm going to miss the power supply ne new panel .


So I 'll take care of later .

Continue with the side part .

First, the rack has been mounted .









From a piece of aluminum sheet aluminum sheet , I then made ​​the engine mount .


Then I built the engine . over the two Bfestigungsschrauben can then also the motor tensioning and emergency release if you have time to open the side panel and the NT is not working .







The test


After the engine has found its place I can also install the Terms . What I was clear beforehand that it is tight. But so close I did not think
I'll look at the pictures speak for themselves














That I might gain space for graphics cards covering first had the plugs are angled .

Every pin edge and reinforce with solder.


Then I changed the plugs .



And all built together .



That is the surplus the I do not need the graphics card connector


Next, I screwed the AC adapter into the ground .




Then there had to slim down the processor connector .
Law that what is built , left the surplus.


Now the same game with the ATX connector only as yet came to the sleeving .






The plug , I then missed another panel made ​​of aluminum .



Thus, the power supply would be done .

 

LIVESTREAM RUNS

Today i work on the side panel and cut flowers into it