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Case Mod - In Progress [Project] CM 690 II - "Mariazinha"

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by mordillo, 28 Sep 2011.

  1. mordillo

    mordillo What's a Dremel?

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    Hi everyone.

    I present my modest atempt in modding this case and creating a dual loop system.

    My goal is achieve a clean look with most of the wires, pumps and rad's all concealed.

    I know the quality of both the modd's and the photos aren't the best but bear with me - I am still learning...

    So now the hardware list :

    MotherBoard - Asus P67 Pro
    Cpu - Core i7 2600k
    Ram - Gskill RipjawsX DDR3 1600Mhz 4GB - CL7
    Gpu - EVGA 580 SC
    HD - SSD OCZ Vertex 3 - 60GB
    Storage - Samsung 250 x2 (raid 0)

    Watercooling list:

    XSPC RS240 x2
    Swiftech MCP350 x2
    Swiftech Apogee XT
    EK FC580 GTX - Nickel
    Tubing - PrimoChill 5/8 Clear
    Conectors by BitsPower

    This Project will be called Mariazinha.

    So now on with this build.

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    MotherBoard Fully Dressed

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    GPU Dressed

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    Case all naked

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    I/O Shield Painted and Placed, PSU threaded for new screws and Lian Li Aero Slots

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    New Vertical Plate with SSD Mount. This piece is made in acrylic and with vinyl aplied.

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    Lower Section separation plate with rad and connections

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    In Place

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    Overall View of the work so far (Still a long way to goooooooooo). Just did a quick mock up for you guys to see what's coming. Everything will sit flush when it's finished.

    Hope you enjoy!
     
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  2. mordillo

    mordillo What's a Dremel?

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    ..Update..

    HD cage back in place after a litle grinding and paiting.

    Did a almost definitive mock up with the hardware to test the loops.

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    Still not happy with cpu loop so i'll change the block so that the tubes are paralel

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    View of the pump area (dont mind the double sided tape it is only temporary)

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    Test mock up for the backplate. Still working on the design. In the end this will be nickel plated.

    Time for sleeving xD

    Hope you enjoy
     
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  3. pyro1son

    pyro1son Linux User!

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    This is looking good. I'd love to do the same thing to my 690 but don't have the time or money! Keep up the good work!
     
  4. Fuganater

    Fuganater What's a Dremel?

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    Now that is a clean mod. Do a pro job on sleeving your cables and it will be perfect!
     
  5. Razer2007

    Razer2007 Building Proxima

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    Nice work on that panel, and nice hardware. Do your best and take your time. Keep up the good work :)
     
  6. mordillo

    mordillo What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you for your words. Hope that this mod doesnt let anyone down :p

    Not really posting a update but that Swiftech was bothering me a lot.

    So out with the old and in with the new :)

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    Looking good...:yepp:

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    That's it for now. I really should get back to sleeving. See you soon!
     
  7. mordillo

    mordillo What's a Dremel?

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    Good morning everyone.

    As promissed here is the update.

    I have to warn there are a lot of pics ^^ This is a build where i try to learn and develop my modding skills as well as my photografy skills.

    Hope it comes out well!

    Let's begin with the new acrylic pieces. After the mock up's i did some tweeks and with the final dimensions here is the result

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    (here u can see i had to cut 2 of the pass trough because there wasnt enough clearance. AS these are nickel plated they were extremelly dificullt to get a acceptable colour. A lot of sanding went here....)

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    (close up of the joint as requested by PB)

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    (here a little surprise - first mock up)

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    (Finished :p)

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    (will look extremelly cool)

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    (aquaero 5 LT)

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    (mounted in the underside of HDD cage)

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    Res with temp sensors

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    Top Panel mounted

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    Flipped

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    (and here is where it goes. It covers the two tube holes just perfectly)

    And now a few random shots of the work done.

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    (same photo with lighter ilumination)

    I will post the full detail of this work once the new update comes out. For now it's only a little teaser.

    Hope you enjoy
     
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  8. KiiYzOo

    KiiYzOo What's a Dremel?

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    W:jawdrop:W!!! amazing work :D I'm subbing to this :D
     
  9. xSoMBrAx

    xSoMBrAx Minimodder

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    So much in such a small case... great acrylic and fitting job :)
     
  10. peteski

    peteski long live the pc

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    sweet start to the build mordillo it all looks smart as i love the black acrylic and love that mobo

    subscribed :rock: :rock:
     
  11. Razer2007

    Razer2007 Building Proxima

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    Wow really good work. Nice plumbing + rep
     
  12. bulldogjeff

    bulldogjeff The modding head is firmly back on.

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    This is all seriously neat and tidy. Shaping up to be a really nice build.
     
  13. mordillo

    mordillo What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks to all who have comented.

    Just a little teaser of the work being done.

    It is very hard to connect everything in such a tight space.

    Hopefully today the loops will be finished.

    Cheers.

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  14. Yeoo

    Yeoo Minimodder

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    very understated black components, looks classy
     
  15. soul_train

    soul_train What's a Dremel?

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    Keep it coming bro! Show us a litlle more :naughty:
     
  16. peteski

    peteski long live the pc

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    i love that mobo. and in your case and set up so far it looks smart as .

    keep up the good work :rock: :rock: :rock:
     
  17. mordillo

    mordillo What's a Dremel?

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    I am gad you enjoy. I am loving the result.

    Here's an update

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    And finally with the 2 loops all filled up

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    Tomorrow should reveal a 95% done machine. Hope you enjoy
     
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  18. jakobfrimmel

    jakobfrimmel What's a Dremel?

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    looks absolutely stunning! i love the whole composition! great build!
     
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  19. andrew8200m

    andrew8200m Multimodder

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    Looking very good mate!
     
  20. Vo0Ds

    Vo0Ds Fake potato

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    Wow, love how clean and elegant this is :) Definitely one of my favourite case mods on here at the moment.
     
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