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Case Mod - In Progress Project iLLuSion

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by xD3aDPooLx, 4 Dec 2012.

  1. xD3aDPooLx

    xD3aDPooLx Modder

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    ....(((((Introduction)))))....

    Over the past few months, I've had some time off from modding. Life has been a big influence on not doing anything, LoL. During this time I've had the extreme pleasure of making some nice contacts and talking about builds, designs and other tech type of items. As time has came by, I was putting some feelers out about a build for the CES show coming up in January of 2013. This has been a dream of mine for some time now and its a true honor that I am able to do this.

    So with out further adieu the case



    ....(((((Case)))))....


    I formerly present Project "iLLuSion"

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    Yes the Phantom 820



    ....(((((Planned mods)))))....

    New Side window with a custom made name plate
    Using the in house Hue to make a custom lit motherboard plate
    a redesign on the top section of the case.
    If time allows a redesign of the front case footing
    and a few other things.



    ....(((((Hardware)))))....

    Gigabyte 990FXA UD3
    AMD CPU????
    RAM???
    EVGA GTX670's




    ....(((((Final pics)))))....
     
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  2. xD3aDPooLx

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  3. PcJunkie209

    PcJunkie209 What's a Dremel?

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    Can't wait to see what you do with this. Are u going to CES? If so see you there. :)
     
  4. xD3aDPooLx

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    I am trying to see If work is going to allow me to leave for a few days. LOL...
     
  5. xD3aDPooLx

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    I been working on designing a window accent and this is what i've come up with so far...


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    Any thoughts???
     
  6. xD3aDPooLx

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    Finally an update.... Srry for the wait everyone, been busy around here...


    I been designing a few items that I am going to be using with this mod... first off is this
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    Some custom made fan grills
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    more logos with a case badge
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    Now getting to some modding... The start of the window...
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    The window is now cut.. putting it back on the case.. looks freaking awesome.
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    Time to remove some internal components
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    With the removal and the window back on all filled and straight.




    Next Question....

    Should I go big or small

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    big paint strip or
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    little strip???

    help me make the call.





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  7. LPRaver89

    LPRaver89 What's a Dremel?

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    I think the smaller strip works better. Gives you more contrast between the two colors.
     
  8. Ra6

    Ra6 What's a Dremel?

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    Ups... I think that you cut too much the window in the side panel... maybe a different cut would match better with that case's design (only an opinion! ^^')

    Talking about that stripe, as LPRaver89 said, it would be better the smaller strip as it gives you more equality between the two colours.

    Great job!
     
  9. xD3aDPooLx

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    The window was cut like that for a reason that will be seen later on... But ty LPRaver and Ra6 for the input... small is going to take it all.
     
  10. xD3aDPooLx

    xD3aDPooLx Modder

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    A Small little update.... I got word for that these 2 companies are going to get helping out on this project.



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    Also,

    the motherboard, cpu, ram and video cards are on the way...


    This project is starting to really take its form.



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  11. xD3aDPooLx

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    I got my package from Performance PCS today at work....
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    Here is the content of this package
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    3mm 480mm x 480mm plexi
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    5mm 480mm x 480mm plexi
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    The FAMOUS Mayhems Supernova Aurora..... good I love this stuff for shows.
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    Mayhems Dark red and Emerald Green dyes... .. I wonder what these are for... ;)
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    Wire management clips



    This next item is what I will be doing for my illuminated motherboard plate...
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    Just a teaser for now.
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    The Paint I will be using for the strip down the middle and other areas...



    I am expecting a few more packages this week and then a nice weekend of modding.... till next time.


    DP out



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  12. xD3aDPooLx

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    I really hate bad news. NZXTs CEO Pulled all builds on released cases. They will only display a new unreleased case for CES. This means my build will not get going to CES in this format and my sponsors will be pulling out, due to this event.

    I under stand that this is out of my hands, but it really sucks. I was looking forward to some hardcore modding this weekend too. This project will go on, but on a longer time frame now.

    DP out.
     
  13. xD3aDPooLx

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    After getting some really sound, Sound Advise... I will continue as if Its going to CES.


    THE MODDING WILL CONTINUE!!! RAWR!!!
     
  14. xD3aDPooLx

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    This is a big update... I got the gpu blocks and more lighting coming in the new few days.
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    The every nice Gigabyte 990 FXA ud3 mobo
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    The acrylic for the lit mobo plate
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    figuring out the right cut
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    it all cut to what I want
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    Lit up behind the mobo... Not really want I had hoped for. I am waiting on more leds and i am going to fix that.

    Now some parts.
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    The swiftech block with the intel plate
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    now with the amd plate on.

    Here is some of the paint going on

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    Front panel with one coat
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    top panel with one coat
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    front case foot with one coat

    More in a day or two.
     

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