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Case Mod - In Progress Xigmatek Nebula transformation

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by HCP, 27 Jul 2014.

  1. HCP

    HCP Minimodder

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    Spelling error in title :p

    Bought this one just to check it out for a review, but i got stuck with it, really like the form and size of it and plenty of space on the insides.

    First up, some pics of the case.

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    My idea isnt clear yet, so no project name, i´ll roll as i go with this one.

    Started out with hiding the fugly LED corner with some matte black vinyl.
    Sorry, cellphone pic. Will replace it later

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    And painted the bottom gray part, to fit my other color schemes i have on stuff.
    Sorry, cellphone pic, will replace it later.

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    Started to rip it apart, and was thinking.
    How about flipping the mobo standing, and turn the PSU horizontal to get more space for other stuff in the bottom and radiator to the left.

    hmm, whyyyy cant i just paint a small detail and be done with it


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    Back plate cut away, i left some of the frame still there to have something to add the acrylic to. Noone will see the back side anyways.
    Will probably just add some bond/putty to the edges and wrap it in matte black vinyl :)

    Its going gooooood right now, my earlier idea by standing the motherboard up vertically is what i will do now :)
    Not sure if standing or having the PSU horizontal right now, i´m thinking about using a SFX psu, as i´m not going to use a extra GPU.
    But at the same time, it would be cool to buy a smaller GPU just to make it a powerful little devil :)

    Well, all these ideas...

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  2. HCP

    HCP Minimodder

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    Backplate cut, some minor sanding to do and other ventilation holes.

    But this is the layout, so far :)

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  3. chilliewillie

    chilliewillie What's a Dremel?

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    whut do you have a pic from the inside

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  4. HCP

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    A little teaser, of a very early mockup.

    I created a 25mm (1 inch) space behind the motherboard to hide some electronics, cables and stuff.
    Radiator will have 2x120mm fans, one in the back and probably a 200mm in the roof (not visible). Still thinking about flow-directions of air.

    Be patient, better pics comes when i have more progress to show :)

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  5. chilliewillie

    chilliewillie What's a Dremel?

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    don't smoke man :p
     
  6. HCP

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    Haha, didnt find anything with that height :)

    Almost quit completely, vaping is better, tastes good and not that expensive.
    (and you can mod them too)
     
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    Mockup of the parts and trying to find a route for the hard lines.

    I think this is the final position of the PSU.
    Motherboard and radiator cant be moved around so much so they are in their position.
    Reservoar-pump-combo, not sure yet. I would love to have one more 120mm fan behind it in the picture.

    Now its work on the lifted side/floor behind the motherboard on the bench.
    More updates later :)

    Let me know if you have any ideas about routing the acrylic tubing, or placement of the res. :)

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    Lower line almost there, have some tweaking to do before its perfect.
    (this is only a template, will use it to make the real one later)

    Almost time to paint the insides and start putting everything together :)

    Intel motherboard in now also, im getting closer and closer!

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    Here you can see the reason for the strange lower line, its the out-port from the pump.
    And it will probably look cool filled with fluid :)


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