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Case Mod - In Progress M3- SFF

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by PcJunkie209, 3 Aug 2012.

  1. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Ok here's a mod I did for Gigabyte for their GESL event in Pomona, CA. I used a Silverstone SG01-Evolution case. The idea was to watercool the CPU because we all know that Ivy runs a little warmer than Sandy. :) So I didn't Want any heat issues down the road. Upon request from GBT I decided to try having the case airbrushed with digital camo. Its been awhile since I posted any worklogs and its about time I get caught up. So this is one of many to come. Enjoy and thanks for looking.

    So on with the parts!

    Specs -

    Intel i7 3770k
    Gigabyte Z77 Sniper M3
    Gigabyte GTX680
    Silverstone SG01-Evolution case
    Silverstone SFX450 PSU sleeved with MDPC green, tan and black
    Patriot Pyro SE SSD 120gb x 2 in Raid 0
    Patriot Division 2 Viper Extreme 2400mhz 16gb

    cooling parts -

    Koolance CPU-370SI Water Block
    Koolance PMP-400 Pump
    Koolance Pump Nozzle & Reservoir Base for PMP-400
    Koolance Misc. angles fittings
    FrozenQ FlexTank res.
    Monsoon Black compression fittings
    Masterkleer 1/2in clear tubing
    Mayhems Aurora Extinction Green liquid
    Black Ice 160mm Radiator
    Enermax White Clutster 80mm fans x 5

    Pics coming soon.
     
  2. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Ok so here's some pics peeps!!

    This is the SG01-Evolution case

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    Ok so I'm gonna be changing a few things and taking things out like 5.25 bay and HD cage. Here I changed the feet out for the MNPCTECH billet aluminium feet.

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    I'll also be adding another 80mm fan for better airflow in case above GPU. Here I proceded to hand drill out some holes to match left and right side. SO MUCH FUN!!! :) Then I drilled another 80mm fan hole.

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    Finished all those holes..... Yay!!

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    With the front removed you can see the piece of mirror acrylic that I decided to cut away some of it so I can put a grill here in front of my fans and rad.

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    here you'll see the SEXY Sniper M3 with the Intel 3770K in the stripped down case.

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    I used my break to bend a bracket for my rad support. came out pretty good...

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    Now time to lay out the wcing before the case goes for paint! :)

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    Thank you FrozenQ for the FlexTank it fits perfect!

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    Now time to sleeve some wires with MDPC sleeve.....

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    Until next time.....
     
  3. Mizugetsu

    Mizugetsu What's a Dremel?

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    Some interesting ideas i'm looking forward to seeing this to fruition
    Good luck and have fun
     
  4. AciD_RaiN

    AciD_RaiN What's a Dremel?

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    Looking good mate... Love your work as always :D
     
  5. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks. It's actually already done I'm just really behind on a lot of logs. :(
     
  6. maestro0428

    maestro0428 Master Modder

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    Like the sleeving. Nice job drilling all those wholes, it looks original. I am also looking forward to seeing this one finished.
     
  7. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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  8. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks. :)
     
  9. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Ok so I better get on with this log before it never gets done! :)

    Here is how it looks after some cool airbrush work from my friend Nano

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    Ok so on with the build. Time for some hardware....

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    As you can see its a very tight fit with the GTX680

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    Here I added some Mayhem Aurora Exstinction Green liquid.

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    Here you can see again how much measuring I had to do to make sure all would fit. I installed the top brace and fan cradle with not a cm to spare....

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    Time to wire manage the PSU and install.

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    Thats it for now. Still need to install SSD's.
     
  10. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    Sugo case.. that takes me back...
    Nice mod man!
     
  11. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks bro!
     
  12. sixfootsideburns

    sixfootsideburns modeteer

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    epic paint job :thumb:

    Definitely grabbed my attention!
     
  13. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you. It's the same pattern from retail box. :)
     
  14. Pranja

    Pranja Blackwolf

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    Great military mod. ;)
     
  15. coolamasta

    coolamasta Folding@Home CC Captain 2010/11/12

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    Liking that well done, gotta love SFF machines with some big grunt :D
     
  16. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks you!

    This is actually my first real SFF mod.:)
     
  17. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Ok so I'm gonna finish this finally...

    One thing I forgot to plan for was the two Pyro SSD's so this first pic was not gonna work... :)

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    Here's installing windows

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    This is better for the SSD's

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    Front shot with glass installed again.

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    Final pics...

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    Thats it for now I'll post some pics from PAX Prime on display.
     

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