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skreenname · 30th May 2010, 19:39

I love how industrial that looks.
<3

I may be a bit late to the party, but in my opinion the CoolerMaster fans are a bit loud.
It might just be the air they're pushing, but If I can hear them, they're too loud.
And I can hear them.

:(

Anubus · 30th May 2010, 21:45

I love smoked plexi

This is going to be awesome!

Attila · 31st May 2010, 01:01

I hadn't noticed how the side panel wraps around the front. Very tasty.

The boy 4rm oz · 31st May 2010, 01:10

That's some great metal work there

. It's looking really great.

Editor22 · 31st May 2010, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by skreenname

I love how industrial that looks.
<3

I may be a bit late to the party, but in my opinion the CoolerMaster fans are a bit loud.
It might just be the air they're pushing, but If I can hear them, they're too loud.
And I can hear them.

:(

I feel the same which is why I have a box on its way from Germany right now

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubus

I love smoked plexi

This is going to be awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldnewby

I hadn't noticed how the side panel wraps around the front. Very tasty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The boy 4rm oz

That's some great metal work there

. It's looking really great.

Thanks guys

Nicksen · 31st May 2010, 12:06

Nice work :O

Editor22 · 31st May 2010, 16:51

Ok so until I stump up the cash for a new graphics card I'll be leaving my 4890 on air which means some temporary ventilation needs to be made in the top of the case. To try and bring it in with the SSD window I designed this panel to run over the top of the case.

Excuse the quick render but it shows what I'm thinking more or less

The plan is to use this until I go watercooling on the gfx at which point I'll fabricate a new plexi panel without the grill and just have a fancy looking top window to showcase the gfx plate.

But first the SSD window

Same old story of cutting, filing and light sanding to end up with this.

Next onto the plexi

cut out a panel and clamped it down to the aluminium top to transfer the mounting holes across.

The holes were then countersunk and using m4 bolts it was fastened to the frame.

I'm using a radiator template again for the 15mm space. This is because I want the option of adding a second loop in case the 2 stealth's don't cut it when the gfx is added.

A quick test fit later and I'm less then impressed by the 1mm clearance over the cardboard motherboard template but I think it will suffice and shouldn't niggle at me to much for the couple of months its going to be in place.

That's all I've got :P

Fabou · 31st May 2010, 17:04

Sweet. The more you make progresss, the more I want to see!

Nicksen · 31st May 2010, 19:12

Once again: "Nice work :O"

I love the top panel!

Editor22 · 31st May 2010, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabou

Sweet. The more you make progresss, the more I want to see!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicksen

Once again: "Nice work :O"

I love the top panel!

Thanks guys

stonedsurd · 31st May 2010, 23:49

Even I missed the fact that the side panel wraps around. Great idea and execution!

brinkz0r · 1st Jun 2010, 13:40

I missed the entire project, that's even worse

Great work Editor22, I'm following from now on.

Editor22 · 1st Jun 2010, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonedsurd

Even I missed the fact that the side panel wraps around. Great idea and execution!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by brinkz0r

I missed the entire project, that's even worse

Great work Editor22, I'm following from now on.

Welcome aboard Brinkz0r

ModaRobby · 1st Jun 2010, 17:10

Still lovin this mod editor22. Unfortunately, due to my dumb-ass, I missed your last two updates because I didn't realize bit-tech won't send you subscription updates if you don't sign in.... Lol

Editor22 · 1st Jun 2010, 20:48

Started today by editing the radiator template for the cut outs then masking it to the top panel.

I went all cheap and decided to use the jigsaw rather than buy a large costly hole saw so some holes needed to be made to get the blade in.... and yes I'm padding a light update :P

Had to go really slow and steady with the jigsaw so no working shots but as you can see its not that bad of a circle

Threw a couple of fans in for a test fit then fancied trying it with some mesh.

How it looks together.. I'm really bad for assembling the case after every small change to make sure the design is still working.

Finally a small video of the work done this evening.

well that's it from me tonight

DeadP1xels · 1st Jun 2010, 20:59

So much epic it hurts

Remmes · 1st Jun 2010, 21:02

looks good, when fully building don't put in the fans the wrong way
i really like the looks of that alu + the blue lighting what, colour will it be in the end, or will it stay like this??

skreenname · 2nd Jun 2010, 00:19

I'm assuming you did some filing after you cut those holes?

They're too perfect.
._.

ModaRobby · 2nd Jun 2010, 00:26

Lookin schweeeeeet!

Editor22 · 2nd Jun 2010, 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadP1xels

So much epic it hurts

Thanks dude :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remmes

looks good, when fully building don't put in the fans the wrong way
i really like the looks of that alu + the blue lighting what, colour will it be in the end, or will it stay like this??

Im not sure which way the fans will go in yet, I may just run some stress tests and go with what ever performs better. As for the case... it will be powder coated I'm thinking satin black internal and gloss black external.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skreenname

I'm assuming you did some filing after you cut those holes?

They're too perfect.
._.

You know, all I've done in those shots is remove the tape. There is still a few rough edges though

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModaRobby

Lookin schweeeeeet!

Thanks Robby

30th May 2010, 19:39	#141
skreenname Allons-y! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 329	I love how industrial that looks. <3 I may be a bit late to the party, but in my opinion the CoolerMaster fans are a bit loud. It might just be the air they're pushing, but If I can hear them, they're too loud. And I can hear them. :( __________________ AMD Phenom X4 9650 [2.7GHz] \| Nvidia GeForce GTX 560ti \| 4GB GSKILL DDR2 800 \| Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H ______________________________________ Zotac ION-ITX-A-U \| 2GB A-Data DDR2 800

30th May 2010, 21:45	#142
Anubus Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 121	I love smoked plexi This is going to be awesome! __________________ http://valid.canardpc.com/cache/banner/2051995.png ^current overclock

31st May 2010, 01:01	#143
Attila still thinking.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,176	I hadn't noticed how the side panel wraps around the front. Very tasty. __________________ stillthinking

31st May 2010, 01:10	#144
The boy 4rm oz Project: Elegant-Li Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Balhannah, South Australia Posts: 5,286	That's some great metal work there . It's looking really great. __________________ Project: Elegant-Li NEW Project: Alpha FINISHED Project: LEXA Revival FINISHED Project: LEXA FINISHED MOTM Nominee October 08 *FOR SALE*

31st May 2010, 16:51	#147
Editor22 E22.BIZ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol <UK> Posts: 1,623	Ok so until I stump up the cash for a new graphics card I'll be leaving my 4890 on air which means some temporary ventilation needs to be made in the top of the case. To try and bring it in with the SSD window I designed this panel to run over the top of the case. Excuse the quick render but it shows what I'm thinking more or less The plan is to use this until I go watercooling on the gfx at which point I'll fabricate a new plexi panel without the grill and just have a fancy looking top window to showcase the gfx plate. But first the SSD window Same old story of cutting, filing and light sanding to end up with this. Next onto the plexi cut out a panel and clamped it down to the aluminium top to transfer the mounting holes across. The holes were then countersunk and using m4 bolts it was fastened to the frame. I'm using a radiator template again for the 15mm space. This is because I want the option of adding a second loop in case the 2 stealth's don't cut it when the gfx is added. A quick test fit later and I'm less then impressed by the 1mm clearance over the cardboard motherboard template but I think it will suffice and shouldn't niggle at me to much for the couple of months its going to be in place. That's all I've got :P __________________ Store: E22 Social: Youtube \| Facebook Projects: Evolution \| K2 MK1 Last edited by Editor22; 31st May 2010 at 16:56. Reason: Typos :S

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31st May 2010, 12:06	#146
Nicksen Danish Kid :D Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 226	Nice work :O

31st May 2010, 19:12	#149
Nicksen Danish Kid :D Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 226	Once again: "Nice work :O" I love the top panel!

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brinkz0r Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Enschede, Netherlands Posts: 612	I missed the entire project, that's even worse Great work Editor22, I'm following from now on. __________________ My casemodding company: Brink of Modding My latest casemod: miXture Custom reservoirs and more: Phase 2 Casemodding

1st Jun 2010, 20:48	#155
Editor22 E22.BIZ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bristol <UK> Posts: 1,623	Started today by editing the radiator template for the cut outs then masking it to the top panel. I went all cheap and decided to use the jigsaw rather than buy a large costly hole saw so some holes needed to be made to get the blade in.... and yes I'm padding a light update :P Had to go really slow and steady with the jigsaw so no working shots but as you can see its not that bad of a circle Threw a couple of fans in for a test fit then fancied trying it with some mesh. How it looks together.. I'm really bad for assembling the case after every small change to make sure the design is still working. Finally a small video of the work done this evening. well that's it from me tonight __________________ Store: E22 Social: Youtube \| Facebook Projects: Evolution \| K2 MK1

1st Jun 2010, 20:59	#156
DeadP1xels Music Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,312	So much epic it hurts __________________ deadp1xels@yahoo.co.uk

2nd Jun 2010, 00:19	#158
skreenname Allons-y! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 329	I'm assuming you did some filing after you cut those holes? They're too perfect. ._. __________________ AMD Phenom X4 9650 [2.7GHz] \| Nvidia GeForce GTX 560ti \| 4GB GSKILL DDR2 800 \| Gigabyte GA-MA780G-UD3H ______________________________________ Zotac ION-ITX-A-U \| 2GB A-Data DDR2 800

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