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Case Mod - In Progress Project Fusebox - Tecware Alpha (Completed)

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by mickeeboi, 10 Jun 2016.

  1. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Hi my name is Mickee from the Philippines, this is my first worklog here in the forums I hope you guys would like it.

    For the materials I will be mainly using 3mm thick plexiglass and some spray cans.

    PC Hardware:
    Chassis: Tecware Alpha
    System Fans: ID Cooling Fan NO12025
    Watercooling: Thermaltake Pacific Watercooling components
    CPU: Core i5 6600K
    Motherboard: MSI Z170A Gaming Carbon
    GPU: GEFORCE® GTX 950 2GD5T OC
    PSU: Bitfenix Fury 550G
    HDD: 1TB Western Digital Blue
    SSD: TBA
    RAM: TBA

    Here goes nothing!

    Here is the base case
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    Disassembly
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    To come up with a new look for the front panel, I removed the wire mesh and the honeycombed grill beneath it then made some acrylic panels using a motosaw.
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    Painted the case matte black as well as the new front panel.
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    Side panels from white to silver.
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    Since the case has a built in PSU shroud I decided not to change it and just add a few details.
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    I do not have a solid plan for this build to be honest that's why the design in my mind keeps on changing. (Yes this is not good a practice) I ditched the original sidepanels and created new ones using plexiglass.
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    Painted.
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    I will use these sliders to mount the new panel on the backside of the case.
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    Here it is mounted, Im quite happy with how it turned out and everything can still be easily accessed from the back of the case if needed be.
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    I have also started to apply the weathering details using spray cans, dry towels, sand paper and a paint brush.
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    Gave the front I/O ports a little tilt.
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    More acrylic for the side panel (front side) air vent style.
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    Additional details for the new sidepanel.
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    Glued together, painted and weathered.
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    Those are all for now, I will be back to introduce and install the PC Components that we will use for this mod or If additional ideas pop up then I will be screwed :duh: but so far I really am enjoying this and that is the most important part.

    Thanks,
     
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  2. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Hi I am back with a few updates I just want to introduce the motherboard, processor and graphics card that we will use for this project :)

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    MSI Geforce GTX 950 OC Armor 2X

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    MSI Z170A Gaming Pro Carbon

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    I will be back with creating a backplate for the GPU and the rear I/O Panel of the motherboard.

    Thanks again! see ya around :)
     
  3. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Hi, I made a short clip for this project much of a teaser i guess :p



    Ill be back with more :) Thanks have a great day!
     
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  4. storm-83

    storm-83 Minimodder

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    Nice progress so far
     
  5. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks for checking this worklog :)
     
  6. Dot_Kappa

    Dot_Kappa 100% Puppet

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    Nice idea the sliding panel :rock:

    Great work so far with common materials :clap:
     
  7. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you very much for the kind words :)
     
  8. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Update time

    I added more details to the side panel on the back end.

    MSI Gaming Dragon and MadMods PC Modding Decal.

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    I felt that the space next to the dragon was a bit empty.

    So again I grabbed the rattle can, tissue, paint brush and sand paper :)

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    Closer look at the MSI Gaming Dragon Logo

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    Oh this shot doesn't have the additional scratches next to the dragon..

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    Those are all for now Thanks :)
     
  9. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Very little update :)

    I made an acrylic backplate for the MSI GTX 950 OC 2X Armor

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    Thanks :)
     
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  10. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    A sort of update, We're kinda' way past this stage but I have nothing to do as of the moment regarding this mod because I have finished about 95% of the work. So while waiting for the other essential PC parts to arrive I checked the videos that I took while working on this project and found that I did make a quick unboxing :) so here it is sorry about the quality as I am still learning how to do this :D



    Thanks :D
     
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  11. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Update time :D just a few though and there is one week left before deadline...

    This is the front I/O ports, it is normally lays flat on top of the case.

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    It is cable management time, sorry for the poor quality picture.

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    Ta daaa

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    But wait I want to give it a little old school sci-fi , robotic roughed up machine effect :D

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    Sprayed it with Medium Grey, the orange parts between the gaps are still visible so I need to use a small brush for that.

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    Of course weather it :D

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    And those are all for now, the next update will be massive :)

    Cheers!
     
  12. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    First off i'd like to share this short clip on how I made the GPU back plate and MSI Gaming Dragon logo on the custom side panel.



    We also received a great line up of TteSPORTS gears yay! :)

    POSEIDON Z RGB (BLUE SWITCH EDITION)
    VENTUS X Gaming Mouse
    DASHER XXL Size Extended Gaming Mouse Pad
    CRONOS AD Gaming Headset
    HYPERION Gaming Headset Cradle

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    Finally the SSD and RAM from Avexir Technologies! ^___^ Please watch the quick videos that I made for them.





    I will be back in a few thanks!
     
  13. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Update Time, here is the finished internal layout of Project Fusebox in no particular order :D

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    Thanks! be right back :D
     
  14. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Update time, Final Shots of what has become of the Case.

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    Thank you very much for the opportunity of sharing this build :D
     
  15. adjago

    adjago What's a Dremel?

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    good idea the sliding panel :thumb:
     
  16. mickeeboi

    mickeeboi What's a Dremel?

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    Thank you very much :)
     

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