Scratch Build – In Progress Project 'Elementa' New Update It has turned into a Desk PC

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Hi Folks this is one of my 2 Scratch Builds that I have started. This one is Called 'Elementa'

The name has come from the latin word for Elements and i had the idea of some of the periodic table laser etched into the side panels with the various elements that have been used in the project some thing like this but into copper plate.
The Case has been made from a 100+ Year Old Drawer from a beaten up Chest that needed more money spending on it to repair it than it was worth but the Oak and Pitch Pine could be put to better use.
I have had a desire to build a Wood and Copper PC for some time now and have had a half arsed attempt in the past over the past year I have invested into the tools and equipment needed to be serious about Modding and have become friends with Nate from E22 who has helped me a great deal and does design and create things for me to use in my work.


Hardware List :
Asus Z97 K ( On Way From Asus)
Intel i5 ?
Corsair 16GB Dominator GT (Got)
PSU Siverstone 1000w (Got)
GFX ?
SSD Corsair ?







Going to use copper tube on this one Sorry Nate no ultra-clear on this one with as usual EK and Bitspower Cooling.

Here is what we have going on so far:

 

Another great build by Montymole

This wood is really nice, with copper tubing , it a great match

Cant wait to see more

Any part list?

Great work as usual

 

Thank you Snef I am looking at what I have and What I need today and I will put do list once I know what is going on will be a 540mm EK WE Rad for sure

 

Looking good so far mate!

Can't wait to see even more progress

 

Montymole = follow. Starting out great plus that I love wooden casemods

 

Big fan of your work Kyubu is a favorite of mine for sure.

 

This looks interesting, especially using wood that old. i'll be keeping an eye on this one. Off to a nice start.

 

Wood, subbed.

 

Thanks for the positive comments guys update later tonight

 

Are we talking about the mod, or...

Great theme for a mod, well executed.

 

1st update

So while hunting for bits of suitable copper and brass for this Project I found some Antique Brass looking Strip that would make a good trim for the front of the case around Where the Radiator and Fans are:


So I am shaping the metal to the wood with clamps before I Glue it:


Next up I was thinking about the loop and where to locate this Copper Alphacool Reservoir I have had for a while waiting for this project :

Perfect Match for the Theme what do you think?


That’s all for now folks

 

As if I need to say it anymore - brilliant as usual, can't wait to see the finished product!

 

Awesome . . . wood and copper . . . two great mediums. Going to be watching this one.

Cheers

Fen

 

Mod? What? Where?

This mod just shows me again and again how good copper looks when used properly.

 

Hey really nice comments guys I am really getting into this now and will have a update later just got some hardware Sponsored for it and this could be moving along a lot this week got to going to grab some Antique copper paint today and get a few things to blend in better

 

The Bit where it all went Arts and Crafts

Hello again folks I took a trip to B&Q Today and found this rather suitable perforated Steel Sheet:

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So after 5 mins with the Jigsaw and test fitting the new grill I had a feeling that the Project had Started looking a little Arts and Crafts like.

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For a minute In my mind I was William Morris and for those of you who are thinking what is he going on about has he been around to many solvents ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_Crafts_movement

So back in the real world it was time for some Etch Primer and a trip to the Paint shed

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Earlier in the I day took this Lian Li motherboard tray that was donated by E22 some months to the same Paint shed and give it few coats of Copper Enamel
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That's all for now folks hope this is enough to keep you going for a day or so

 

The Front Mesh and Trim are Done

Hello again folks here we are with a small Thursday morning update I have painted the steel mesh copper and the brass trim is shaped to the wood and glued down here are some pics





Held the mesh in place with these old brass tacks






Have looked at this option and even thought about a desk style but as I have the res of the cabinet to play with that is for another time.



That's all for now folks

 

You nailed '50s era deco perfectly. -although I fear it was an accident.

 

Yes I was just going for what i felt would look right whilst trying to avoid the term steampunk that gets labeled to PC mods that use wood copper or brass but the Art Deco vibe is there for certain by complete chance

 

Art Deco = Goooood...

Suuuuubbed!