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Scratch Build – In Progress Scratch Build: The Ivory Tower

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by -TYPHOON-, 1 Jul 2010.

  1. -TYPHOON-

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    More pictures on the Supreme HF Nickel:
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    Now it's just a matter of getting that O-ring back in it's place :duh:
    probably the hardest and most irritating thing of Watercooling.
     
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    So I went to a metal chop a few days ago to buy some metal for the build. I've cut them to the right size to fit the case:
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    And this should give you an idea for the next step:
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    The whole back panel will be swapped for 2 aluminum bars.
    and there lies the next problem.
    Apparently the front, down and back panel is one piece.
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    Let's get the Dremel!!
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    Update Cut-Up.

    So I've made some progress on the case.

    Like I said in the previous update I had to use the Dremel for some work:
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    Luckily that the thing still works...

    This is where I started cutting the case:
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    After removing some rivets:
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    Started filing so that the frame would fit better and look nicer:
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    Some small adjustments to the case to fit the structure:
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    I shortened one of the profiles to the right size because it is not as wide as the lower section:
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    And this is how it still stands in the garage:
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    This update is all about the side-vents in the sidepanels.
    I first need to make the side-vent to know at which height the radiators need to be.

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    Nicely taped and marked for cutting.
    To bad no pictures from the cutting itself.

    Here is the result after some hard work: filing!!
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    Here are the tools:
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    Apparently the big file is meant for wood. Didn't know that but it worked !!

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    That's it for this update. It's a bit calmer because I have some tests I have to redo next week. So more studying than working on the mod.
     
  5. -TYPHOON-

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    It's been a long time since I posted the last update.

    That was because I had 2 tests I had to redo in August. This Monday I had the last one. Now I only hope I passed...
    Tuesday was a day to rest a bit and I started Wednesday working on the mod again.

    What has already happened?
    I had the materials so I started working on the mounting bars for the radiators. Don't want them to be placed loose in the case.

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    It's no really quality work (pictures and case) but It works so I'm happy. And it's not like you are gonna see it when the radiators are in the case.
     
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    At the beginning the garage was still relatively empty:
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    A mock-up for the radiator mounting.
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    A shot from the distance:
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    That was just before the tape let loose and the radiator fell, luckily not to the floor but it remained in the case.

    This is how it looks on the outside:
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    I used the "bad" radiator for mock-up because it already has a bad paintjob and will be repainted later so a few scratches more or less don't matter.

    Also went to the shop for some supplies:
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    And 2 steel plates which will be used for the motherboard-backing-panel.
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    And that is the next thing on schedule.
    Comments are welcome.

    See u next time.
     
  7. wejjy

    wejjy Minimodder

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    In your original post you mentioned doing it matte white...

    If you paint it in standard white and apply a matt laquer, you will get a really nice effect. Ive used this on other projects, it looks quite deep compared to most matte finishes....hope it helps, love EK stuff, its awesome!
     
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    Started working on the support bars for the midplate:
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    Tapping to M4:
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    Then I realize that the plate I bought are not long enough for the case: they are only 50cm long.

    Started measuring for the backpanel for the motherboardtray on a steelplate.
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    Let's see if it's correct:
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    Ti bad I won't have any room for a 120mm fan but that won't be nescary since most of it will be WC'ed.
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    Then another "eureka" in a negative way. I don't have a cutting bit for steel. So me back to the shop to buy an aluminium plate and redo the work.

    A little while later:
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    And this is how it will go onto the case.:
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    With the dimensions I have for the currant backpanel, I'd have to modify a lot to the original motherboardtray to fit it. So I have to adjust some dimensions for the backpanel and redo the cutting.
    It seems like modding doesn't go as planned every time...

    @wejjy: Thx for the advice.
    The problem is that if I paint it, it will scratch very easy. I see that on my HAF932 full black. Thats why I want to go for powdercoating. Besides my parents don't want me to paint indoor again. Even the floor was mattblack :D
     
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    Long from Death

    No silent death for this mod :D

    The last Motherboard panel was a bit of a fail because I forgot to include the motherboardtray to the dimensions. Result: to much work to get the tray to fit. Solution: New motherboard panel.


    Here it is:
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    It's still a bit loose but hopefully that will change this weekend.
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  10. AnG3L

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    Very very nice job my friend, you shall be careful with that motherboard tray if its off even by 1 mm it will cause you problems. My advise is take a motherboard and a graphics card and double check the angle and distance. Mod on! :)
     
  11. skullen

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    Nice one -TYPHOON-,looking good :thumb:
     
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    Woo hoo, thanks to MOTM I found out about this one, awesome modding -TYPHOON-, subscribed :thumb:.
     
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    Im liking this! Not sure how i missed it when you first started working

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  16. tkgclimb

    tkgclimb man it's all harder than it looks

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    Looking great, I like your incorporating of the case into a custom made enclosure.
     
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    As you might have noticed, I ordered some aluminium plates and mesh, all custom dimensions.

    Nicely packed to avoid damage:
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    All custom made
    In the next updates you will know the uses of the content.
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    What is supposed to be done today and what should have been done al long time ago:
    Mounting the midplate, here is a mock-up:
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    Preparations to mount the radiators:
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    I've downloaded the radiator-template from MNCPTECH for finding the right place for the mounting-holes. Prevents most of my screw-ups... Hopefully
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    I also scrapped the top mounting-rail for teh radiator to fit a larger one that is also used for the mid-plate.
    Finding the right holes:
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    Drilled some holes:
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    Some work-hours later:
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    End of this update!!!
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    Today I continued to try en get the radiator mounted in the case.
    Because I thought that the M3 screw didn't go well in the radiator I decided to tap the radiator.
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    And just before the last hole this happens:
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    That is the second M3-tapbit that I screwed up. i don't use a lot of force but I think it's just because that thing is that fragile.

    Anyway, I hung the radiator in place.
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    As you can see I am missing the bottom rails. They were hardmounted to the case but had some movement in them. When I tried to drill the mountingholes they weren't lining up. So I scrapped the bottom rail to make new ones that are removable. But without that tap-bit, I can't continue.

    But the radiator is mounted now only on the top rail. And it is a very solid mount, no movement at all. So I think I am gonna leave the mounting system as it is.
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    Some pictures taken in the kitchen where there is light:

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    Plan for tomorrow: Buy M3 tap!!! (probably 2 to make sure)
    Morgen dus eens kijken of ik een tweetal M3 tapjes kan kopen...
     
  19. Nutman

    Nutman Never stuck with stock

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    Very, very nice.

    Can't remember... will you put 2 480 mm. rads in?
     
  20. -TYPHOON-

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    yep :D
    Just using one for mock-up to not damage the other one...
     

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