Phobya water-cooled case design thread - Stage 2

Thanks, that keeps me under pressure ... lunch time gonna be epic today

 

As mentioned before guys im working on a video of the case designs to drum up interest for stage 3.

If you feel like having some fun you may make a short video of your case for me to use in the video as i have some space in the 4 min time line.

if you would like to do this PM me and do not post videos in this thread.


please note this is NOT mandatory and will be used for promotion of the general contest and will not affect voting in any way.

 

@Confusis : Do not withdraw please.

Here is my lunch work :

- Modeling of the phobya logo
- Added vandal power switch, 2 USB and 2 x 6.3mm jack for mic and headphones (comes with 2 3.5mm adapters)

 

you could have just asked. I can email you the logo.

 

that's true ... ... that was a good exercise with curved lines in SU.

What do you think of the plain version of the case (w/o window) ?

 

You know, the plain thing opens a new world of possibilities, but not everyone can or want to cut his own window.

I prefer this window. I love big windows.

 

I understand and it reminds me of an idea I was considering. The front bay panel could be composed of 2 layer, the inner one being acrylic and the outter one being a full aluminium cover. Thus you can either leave it plain or remove the outter layer to have a full size window. Even further, you can cut the alumium shell to use it as a mask above the acrylic window, having a window that match your tastes.

I think I'elle go that way

 

mmm sounds interesting Guille! Whatever floats your boat!

 

@GuilleAcoustic- I say no window (sorry Razor). I just think, if someone wants a window they can easily mod it, plus I think it looks a lot cleaner without it.


Anyone with some photoshop skillz willing to help me out with a watermark?

(Im a photoshop dummy )

 

err should it be done tonight? haha I gotta do 2 case designs, and 2 essays, and homework LOL.

 

Haha no rush. I don't need it for the Phobya contest. I just want to start watermarking my images in the future.

 

aaah ok. no prob I'll see what I can do.

 

@ Roboduck

Try this it worked for me
http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/photoshop/ht/apswatermark.htm

Good luck

 

Phobya Gladio, by Razer2007

The Phobya Gladio, Designed by Danelle Vivier (Razer2007)

The Gladio is designed for watercooling, and ONLY watercooling. With up to two quad 120mm fan radiators, two pump mounts, two power supply mounts, and 7 hard drives, this is the ultimate home for a beast!

Dimensions:
59,5cm (L) X 59cm (H) X 31,4cm (W)

Cooling:
2X 480mm radiators (enough space for push/pull config)
2X pump mounts
2X reservoirs
2X 80mm fan exhausts
1X 140mm fan exhaust support (not in pictures)
HDD rack with 2X 80mm fan exhausts
A lot of vents

Hardware:
ATX or E-ATX motherboard
37cm GPU space (without reservoirs)
7X HDD drives in removable HDD rack
Slimline DVD/Blu-Ray Drive

Features:
2X Watercooling fillports
Removable dust filter
Pumps and HDD's can be swapped around
Single top-front-bottom piece makes the case less complex
Basic layout
A lot of cable management holes
More than enough space between motherboard to route cables
Case feet with rubber pads to prevent scratching the floor or the case
Separate compartments to make the case more tidy

I/O and Switches:
4X USB 3.0
1X mic jack
1X audio jack
2X Vandal resistant switches



pictures without text on: http://www.mediafire.com/?imjajo8on7ohiv1

 

Window addict ? Very nice pictures and design Razer

 

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice can't wait to see all the other design
I forgot the fill port lets hope i make it to stage3

 

Addict? Why? LOL but thanks!

Don't worry, I bet you will make it. The competition is obviously roboduck.

 

I don't know about that! Everyone's designs have all progressed to a point where I think it will be very close. No one is really standing out (at least to me) as a clear leader. I like em all!

Edit: Everyone is bringing something different to the table too, there really aren't any two cases that are similar in design. Everyone has their own unique and creative idea.

 

Phobya Aurora
(special thanks to Razer2007)

Dimensions:
55.5cm (L) X 43.5cm (H) X 19.2cm (W) (46L)

Cooling:
1x 360 Radiator
1X pump mount
1X custom reservoir (part of chassis)
3x HDD rack
A lot of vents (case is open over most of the top)

Hardware:
ATX motherboard
31cm GPU length compatible
3X HDD drives in removable HDD rack
1x 5.25" Optical drive bay

Features:
Open case design (No frame- the Aurora consists of multiple acrylic/alu pieces)
Plexiglass/Anodized Aluminium
Basic layout
Large hidden area near psu for hiding cables
Small, subtle case feet

I/O and Switches:
Rear power switch (stealthy!)