Phase III by cc3d - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 5th Mar 2008, 07:48

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2008..._iii_by_cc3d/1

What do you get when you give a crazy modder with a passion for accessibility total access to a water jet cutting instrument and high-end hardware? You get a test bench on crack! We take a look at cc3d's Phase III and see if the build is as good as it is unique...

johnnyboy700 · 5th Mar 2008, 08:37

Very impressive, looks like a prop straight out of a big budget Sci Fi film.

GauteHauk · 5th Mar 2008, 09:01

If I had to rate it on a 1 to 10, I'd give it a 9 for the eye candy alone! The look is complicated without looking messy, bulky and at the same time delicate. I have to say, one of the most impressive builds I've seen. Excellent work, man! I look forward to seeing what you do in the future.

stoff3r · 5th Mar 2008, 09:53

In 50 years, this is what cc3d shows his grandkids. Atleast I would!

[USRF]Obiwan · 5th Mar 2008, 10:34

hmmz...

He stole my 4 year old idea of making a mobo on-top of all the rest. Its good to see my idea works well.
If i can find the money somewhere to build my version i would have my sweet revenge. Until then i just have to drool over this one.

Multiplectic · 5th Mar 2008, 11:18

With all due respect to cc3d and his amazing skills, this is just... ugly. It may be an excellent idea, but it's plain ugly. :S

Sorry, but I had to say it.

In contrast, Project FiveWood looks very promising.

zr_ox · 5th Mar 2008, 11:31

Old school modding with new school tools.....what a combo!

HandMadeAndroid · 5th Mar 2008, 11:55

Yeah I have a to agree with Multiplectic on this one, excellent building skills, but it is ugly. I think cold cathodes, UV etc looks dated now, and to be honest they serve no purpose. Its pimp my computer for the sake of pimpin. In fact isnt modding computers a bit dated?

Drexial · 5th Mar 2008, 13:18

I think it had A LOT of positive points. The overall shape of the case is wonderful. I feel it lacks in the details though. There is a bit too much going on. Having the different designs that don't relate to each other in any way just makes it look like any pattern to be seen was grabbed. The phase logo its self was great. But twice on the front was unnecessary and I feel the logo on the side should have been done on both sides for continuity. I liked the rest of the front however, it was for the most part very well thought out. I don't understand the reason for two flow meters though. the one on the front would have been fine, and I feel the tube would have been more manageable without it. I''l give it a 7of 10. I like the over all design so much. But the color scheme and details bring it down a couple notches.

Ownzyouall · 5th Mar 2008, 13:51

Amazing. Looks like it came straight out of a box. Very nice design. I like how you managed to hide all the cables and wrapped the water tubes around the fan bracket. All the metal fabrication matches quite well. I like this case because its unique - the way it opens up. Case is well lit, I hate how some cases have so many dark spots. Seems kinda old school, but not bad. I suggest you add a 5.25" drive bay device thats got a LCD screen showing fraps or perhaps a equalizer or something. Theres only one thing I hate about this mod - the color of the lighting. Everyone uses blue, blue is too common - it makes every case seem similar to my eyes. I mean, it'd be nice to see something different for a change, you know what i mean? Maybe a green or red logo or someting to add contrast would be nice. I hate how only blue is always used, i get the idea and I've seen enough.

Anyways how do you people manage to cut those sheet of metal so well? and I don't mean like squares, triangles, circles'n stuff, I want to know how that perfect-etching and lazer-cut logos designs and stuff are done. Cause I doubt you can do it at home with out paying a ton of $$$$ to a metal custom metal fabricator. Anyways................... great case overall, you've got my vote.

WhiskeyAlpha · 5th Mar 2008, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandMadeAndroid

In fact isnt modding computers a bit dated?

Did you stumble in here by mistake?

HandMadeAndroid · 5th Mar 2008, 14:50

no fell

mrb_no1 · 5th Mar 2008, 16:54

lol, i agree with whiskeyalpha, this is a more modding site than any mr 'handmadeandroid'.

When all is said and done i hate this case. I'll be honest, i didnt read the article or follow the walk through because the case looks ugly, so i'm not going to waste my time doing that right now, but its not pretty, its busy, disorgansied and taki imo.

Thats not to detract from his skillz and craftmanship at all, i just think he would have been better using his skills for something more elegant.

peace

HandMadeAndroid · 5th Mar 2008, 17:29

@ mrb_01 I never considered this a strictly modding site. I come here to read the tech news daily and enjoy the articles and reviews.

Nature · 6th Mar 2008, 05:16

That's one fancy lookin' toaster oven.

Matticus · 6th Mar 2008, 14:57

Hope this post works, damn busy servers last night.

I really like this mod, even though the colour scheme is a bit wacky, I would have prefered one colour for the case and one for the lights, but thats just me. Plus my case is a bit multicoloured.

HandMadeAndroid, you are on the modding section...

Vimesey · 19th Aug 2008, 12:34

Have to agree with some of the comments here, good craftmanship, but the case itself is just horibly garish. To me this is a simple case of over modding, gone beyond the a certain point where it just becomes ugly.

5th Mar 2008, 07:48	#1
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5th Mar 2008, 09:01	#3
GauteHauk Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mind yer business. >:\| Posts: 28	If I had to rate it on a 1 to 10, I'd give it a 9 for the eye candy alone! The look is complicated without looking messy, bulky and at the same time delicate. I have to say, one of the most impressive builds I've seen. Excellent work, man! I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. __________________ "Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you could always hit him with it." - Boris the Blade

5th Mar 2008, 10:34	#5
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	hmmz... He stole my 4 year old idea of making a mobo on-top of all the rest. Its good to see my idea works well. If i can find the money somewhere to build my version i would have my sweet revenge. Until then i just have to drool over this one. __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

5th Mar 2008, 11:18	#6
Multiplectic Beef Potato Wheelman Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Argentina Posts: 116	With all due respect to cc3d and his amazing skills, this is just... ugly. It may be an excellent idea, but it's plain ugly. :S Sorry, but I had to say it. In contrast, Project FiveWood looks very promising. __________________ No, I don't have a worthy signature. Fact is, I don't know why you're reading this.

5th Mar 2008, 11:31	#7
zr_ox Whooolapoook Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stalking Orco Posts: 1,117	Old school modding with new school tools.....what a combo! __________________ 0ptimizm :PC under review

5th Mar 2008, 08:37	#2
johnnyboy700 Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 786	Very impressive, looks like a prop straight out of a big budget Sci Fi film.

5th Mar 2008, 09:53	#4
stoff3r Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 86	In 50 years, this is what cc3d shows his grandkids. Atleast I would!

5th Mar 2008, 11:55	#8
HandMadeAndroid Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 125	Yeah I have a to agree with Multiplectic on this one, excellent building skills, but it is ugly. I think cold cathodes, UV etc looks dated now, and to be honest they serve no purpose. Its pimp my computer for the sake of pimpin. In fact isnt modding computers a bit dated? __________________ Give them cake

5th Mar 2008, 13:18	#9
Drexial Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 297	I think it had A LOT of positive points. The overall shape of the case is wonderful. I feel it lacks in the details though. There is a bit too much going on. Having the different designs that don't relate to each other in any way just makes it look like any pattern to be seen was grabbed. The phase logo its self was great. But twice on the front was unnecessary and I feel the logo on the side should have been done on both sides for continuity. I liked the rest of the front however, it was for the most part very well thought out. I don't understand the reason for two flow meters though. the one on the front would have been fine, and I feel the tube would have been more manageable without it. I''l give it a 7of 10. I like the over all design so much. But the color scheme and details bring it down a couple notches.

5th Mar 2008, 13:51	#10
Ownzyouall What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 17	Amazing. Looks like it came straight out of a box. Very nice design. I like how you managed to hide all the cables and wrapped the water tubes around the fan bracket. All the metal fabrication matches quite well. I like this case because its unique - the way it opens up. Case is well lit, I hate how some cases have so many dark spots. Seems kinda old school, but not bad. I suggest you add a 5.25" drive bay device thats got a LCD screen showing fraps or perhaps a equalizer or something. Theres only one thing I hate about this mod - the color of the lighting. Everyone uses blue, blue is too common - it makes every case seem similar to my eyes. I mean, it'd be nice to see something different for a change, you know what i mean? Maybe a green or red logo or someting to add contrast would be nice. I hate how only blue is always used, i get the idea and I've seen enough. Anyways how do you people manage to cut those sheet of metal so well? and I don't mean like squares, triangles, circles'n stuff, I want to know how that perfect-etching and lazer-cut logos designs and stuff are done. Cause I doubt you can do it at home with out paying a ton of $$$$ to a metal custom metal fabricator. Anyways................... great case overall, you've got my vote.

5th Mar 2008, 14:50	#12
HandMadeAndroid Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 125	no fell __________________ Give them cake

5th Mar 2008, 16:54	#13
mrb_no1 Pie Eater Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pyrford, England Posts: 365	lol, i agree with whiskeyalpha, this is a more modding site than any mr 'handmadeandroid'. When all is said and done i hate this case. I'll be honest, i didnt read the article or follow the walk through because the case looks ugly, so i'm not going to waste my time doing that right now, but its not pretty, its busy, disorgansied and taki imo. Thats not to detract from his skillz and craftmanship at all, i just think he would have been better using his skills for something more elegant. peace __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3600Mhz ¦ Asus Maximus II Formula ¦ ATI Radeon 4890 (1000Mhz Core + 1200Mhz Mem OC) ¦ 2x2G Corsair Dom. PC 8500 @ 1080Mhz ¦ Aquacomputer WC ¦ Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty ¦ 150G Raptor, 2x1500 + 1x750 + 2x500 Seagate (SATA2) ¦ Pioneer DVD burner ¦ Lian Li - PC 73SL Aluminium Silent Server Case ¦ Dell 2007WFP 20" Widescreen ¦ Logitech Z-5500 5.1 Speakers ¦ Sennheiser HD270

5th Mar 2008, 17:29	#14
HandMadeAndroid Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 125	@ mrb_01 I never considered this a strictly modding site. I come here to read the tech news daily and enjoy the articles and reviews. __________________ Give them cake

6th Mar 2008, 05:16	#15
Nature Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jinan, China Posts: 417	That's one fancy lookin' toaster oven. __________________ Peace, Love, Empathy, Respect, Generosity, Smiles, and Hugs

6th Mar 2008, 14:57	#16
Matticus Do me a favour, plug me into a Sega Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,399	Hope this post works, damn busy servers last night. I really like this mod, even though the colour scheme is a bit wacky, I would have prefered one colour for the case and one for the lights, but thats just me. Plus my case is a bit multicoloured. HandMadeAndroid, you are on the modding section... __________________ \|\|\|E8200@3.4ghz\|\|\|GA-P35-DS3L\|\|\|4GB OCZ/Corsair DDR2 800\|\|\|8800GT 512mb\|\|\|VX450w\|\|\|Under Water\|\|\|

19th Aug 2008, 12:34	#17
Vimesey Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 97	Have to agree with some of the comments here, good craftmanship, but the case itself is just horibly garish. To me this is a simple case of over modding, gone beyond the a certain point where it just becomes ugly.