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Case Mod - Complete Ncase M1v2 by Rampage, FINAL PICS!

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by rampageblack, 21 Nov 2014.

  1. rampageblack

    rampageblack What's a Dremel?

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    Hi guys, I want to introduce my most recent build, which is in an Ncase M1v2 case.

    Here is the main component list:

    -Core i7 4790K
    -Asus Z97i Plus
    -Corsair Dominator Platinum 8GB 2133mhz
    -Asus GTX 760 Mini
    -Crucial M500 240GB M2 SSD
    -Silverstone SX600-G

    Watercooling component list:

    -EK Supremacy ELITE
    -Laing D5 from Alphacool
    -Bitspower D5 mod top
    -Bitspower D5 mod kit
    -Swiftech MCR-H220 Radiator
    -Masterkleer 16/10 Black Tubing
    -1x Bitspower dual rotary adapter for pump
    -4x 16/10 black nickel compression fittings

    Other stuff list:
    -MNPCTech case feet
    -Acrylic sheet
    -White led lightning with rigid pcb.
    -White leds for d5 top
    -Black Vandal switch with white led ring
    -16AWG black cable
    -connectors for custom cables
    -MDPC-X black sleeving
    -Cable combs

    Now you have seen the specs, and now here are the pictures:

    First the case itself:

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    I made a custom side panel for the case from 5mm tinted plexi:

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    I got some magnetic strips for the side panel:

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    Custom case feet from MNPCTECH:

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    I've painted them with black Plasti-dip:

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    Cable combs:

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    Rigid pcb led strip:

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    Pump with Bitspower mod kit:

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    Swiftech rad:

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    Fans:

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    EK Supremacy Elite:

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    I assembled the case and did some testfit for the sidepanel and made a custom bracket for the vandal switch. Here is some pics how it looks now:

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    Thats it for now. Im currently working on the custom cables and on the watercooling. Next week the tubing will arrive, then I will be able to finish the cooling loop for the cpu. When the cooling is ready im gonna take some proper pics from the hardware.
     
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  3. rampageblack

    rampageblack What's a Dremel?

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    Update!

    I designed a custom case from aluminium for my KBC Poker 2 keyboard, and my friend CNC milled it.
    Here is the result:
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  4. Lankius Maximus

    Lankius Maximus Minimodder

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    That replacement side panel looks stunning as does the keyboard. Fantastic work.

    On a selfish side note can you also post what you think of the Silverstone SX600-G when its up and running as I would like to pick one up but i've heard mixed reviews regards coil whine and start up fan noise.

    Also for the GPU have you looked at the Gigabyte gtx 970 mini itx card? Vents into the case but otherwise looks good.

    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-153-GI

    Can't wait to see it completed.
     
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  5. rampageblack

    rampageblack What's a Dremel?

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    The Silverstone SX600-G is a very good psu. I was afraid from the fan noise, because, when ive purchased the psu there were no reviews out there. When you start the system the fan speeds up and back down to 0 rpm. Its not a problem, because it takes less than 2 sec, so its not a problem. There were soma coil noise at the beginning, when I started to use the psu, but it stopped after 2 weeks of use and now, its completly silent, even when im gaming. For the gpu question, yes ive seen the gigabyte gtx 970 mini, but ive already got the 760mini before it launched. Im planning to replace it with the 970 but it costs a lot for me, maybe later Im gonna buy one, but for now the gtx 760 is fine, because i dont play games very often nowadays, so it is good for 2 hour gaming in a month:thumb:
     
  6. Noob?

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    The Ncase looks good but the Plexi panel just added to it! I don't know what it is but the panel just looks good!

    Plus the Aluminium casing for the Poker. :jawdrop: That just needs to be posted in here mate: Mechanical Keyboards
     
  7. rampageblack

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    Update!

    I changed my mind and I switched my fans to the Noiseblocker PL-2-s. I think it fits better to the dark theme.
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    dig the CNC milled KB shell :thumb:
     
  9. rampageblack

    rampageblack What's a Dremel?

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    Update!

    Got some hardware pics:

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    I installed the painted MNPCTECH case feet:

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    Coming together nicely!
     
  11. rampageblack

    rampageblack What's a Dremel?

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    I finished the cables. I made them from 16awg black wire and sleeved with mdpc-x black sleeve. (sorry for the pic quality)

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    I also recieved the Darkside led strip from MNPCTECH!

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    man, the Ncase is really nice! .... looking forward to seeing it finished :thumb:
     
  13. F3nixMods

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    Some really awesome work and pictures there mate. Absolutely stunning keyboard case :thumb:
     
  14. Parge

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    I like the case feet generally, but I have to say, I think this particular case looks better with the originals.
     
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    Lookin forward to final pics!
     
  16. HandMadeAndroid

    HandMadeAndroid That's handy.

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    I have to agree too. Not that they're not nice feet, they're just the wrong scale for the case.
     
  17. rampageblack

    rampageblack What's a Dremel?

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    Im gonna change the feet after I finished with this build. After I finished this Im gonna make more custom parts for this case and im gonna do a big change in the color of the case, but its gonna take some time to make my plans for the next upgrades and a quite a lot time for making the new parts.
     
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    I think the mItx version of that feet would look awesome on the case!
     
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    Are you thinking Black anodized or Silver?
     

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