Case Mod - In Progress Celtic Knot Inspired

You could mount the fan on top of the case. With a nice collar it will blend in.

Tasty work, by the way.

 

The hole is 105mm Diameter

 

Day 19:
I received my PSU from Thermaltake. Excellent quality build and excellent prducts....I already have a 700w Toughpower PSU in my main rig.




I also varnished the panels today using a matte varnish, just got to wait for it to dry to see if another coat is needed.





Also got some motherboard mounting screws from a local computer store too

 

The varnish looks good. It adds to the rustic feel.

 

Thanks, yeah I think the varnish adds more depth to the panels.

 

Day 20:
I got my clear acrylic in the mail today. I have cut it int 2 pieces and fixed it to the side panel with the holes cutout for it. Just waiting on some screws so I can fix the motherbard inside the case. I also soldered the HDD and reset headers to the switches. I also had to wire the LED's for the switches to a fan header so I can get 12V as I purchased the wrong switches.
I think overall the case is looking good with the coat of lacquer I put on, seems to give the panels more depth and contrast.

 

OK, I have put in the hardware and tested the electrics and all seems to be good. I had to make some slight adjustments to the DVD drive door as it wasn't and opening and closing properly, I simply filed down the MDF door. I just need to put a fan in the back, and make a cutout for the fan.

 

Here is an image with all the hardware inside.

I have pretty muched finished this mod now, is there a place that completed logs go?

 

That's beautiful.... I would add brass inlays, but that's just my steampunk brain fartin'

 

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. I actually thought about using brass, or at least brass paint but it was too expensive to buy, on a tight budget