Case Mod - Complete ⭐ Aero Cube

Hey enthusiastic PC builders,

I'm going to start a new casemod, this time a micro-ATX build in the Aerocool DS cube.
It has to be an HTPC that can also be used as a LAN-box, so it has to be a freaking awesome case.

I started this case mod a few weeks ago but this forum had a little upgrade.
So there are some more pictures as normal.


Hardware : not known yet
Cooling components: Not known yet


Here are some pictures of the Aerocool DS Cube.












I started making a midplate and some minor adjustments to the case itself :
















Pre-drill the holes and then cut out with the cutter.








Mid plate fits perfectly :









I made a window in both side panels, here you can see the graphics card en later the cooling en hardware.














Problem ?? Little space for power cables,s o I did a little adjustment.













Did some wrapping on the midplate with some mat black.









I got the idea of making a pump with reservoir combo in the front of the case, so the round hole has already been made.
Had two more pass through fittings spare, so I used them to make an easy connection through the midplate.

 

Hey, another update.


This week I started with the front panel of the case.
I used the Asus Mayan pattern for the front, later on there will be a lot of RGB led`s behind this panel and case parts.













































































Used some primer, more in the next update




If you have any questions, I'd love to hear those

 

What tool did you use for the small cutouts in the Mayan pattern?

 

I used a drill and a Fretsaw.

 

Respect earned. That's a HELL of a lot of hand cutting.

 

I got a new tool for modding, bought this airbrush starter-pack with some paint to get started.
For a first time I did a nice job I think, of course there are some points we can improve but we can work on that.






These colors I`m going to use on the case. (red madder dark, black)









First I used the color (red madder dark), then I used a airbrush and brush and added the color (black). And added a clear coating, for a first time I did a great job I think.



























The sharpness of the pictures will improve in the next update.

 

So I got two packages last week, one with all the hardware and one from Highflow.nl with all the cooling parts. So let`s get started with the inside.


MB: Asus ROG Strix Z270G Gaming





CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K


GPU: Asus Strix GTX1070 O8G Gaming





RAM: Avexir ROG Tesla Red 2666 MHz 16GB





PSU: Corsair RM850I


And of course ''CableMod''








For cooling I chose EKWB


EK-FC1080 GTX Strix – Nickel with a shinny Nickel Backplate











EK-Supremacy EVO – Nickel



A group photo


It`s time for some PETG bending


EK-XRES 140 DDC 3.2 PWM Elite – incl. pump








Best handy tool ever, no sharp edges anymore.

 

It took a while but here is the final shoot of this Small Case Mod.

 

Steady hand and a lot of dedication! i like that in a man... i like it in a woman more! amazing work mate very very cool

 

Thanks man, really appreciate it

 

very clean and nice work with the front grill, final result is great

 

That hand cutting the Mayan pattern is insane! Massive kudos to you for that. But I gotta say though I really don't like your tube routing. Compliments for achieving so many bends, but it looks so haphazard and detracts from the precision of the rest of the build.

 

Thank you

Thanks for the kudos, I understand and I will certainly do something with this in future projects.