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CM110 - Chromed Green

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by sixfoot7, 20 Apr 2005.

  1. sixfoot7

    sixfoot7 What's a Dremel?

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    Take a look at this work in progress and let me know what you think. I bought the vanilla case second hand for £70 a short while ago and spent the best part of a week cleaning the little fella up (shocking state!) - I wanted to do something very different and I think I've achieved it. The colour isnt to everyone's tastes I realise, but its totally unique and I like it!

    The specs:

    3500+
    DFI SLI-D
    1GB OCZ 3200 VX
    Asus Ultra Extreme
    Akasa silent psu
    120GB hard drive

    And the eventual cooling:

    Maze 4 Chrome
    Danger Den TDX
    Eheim 1048
    Dual Bayres
    Danger Den UV Blue tubing

    I started out with the barebones case, (albeit in a dust and grime ridden state) and cleaned her up in preperation for the work.

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  2. sixfoot7

    sixfoot7 What's a Dremel?

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    I then polished the aluminium parts in order to achieve the "mirror finish". I had to use a giant buffer wheel to reach the desired results - this took ages!

    After everything was polished and I was happy with the results I anodised - I wasnt sure how the green was going to come out, but I love the end result.

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    I have had to cut my own window panel for this - and unfortunately it was damaged under the wheel, so I'm back to the drawing board with this. I also cut a bezel for the Matrix Orbital display and anodised it.

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  3. Buzku

    Buzku What's a Dremel?

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    Look awesome!
     
  4. sixfoot7

    sixfoot7 What's a Dremel?

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    Watercooling installation to follow - this will be tricky as the space inside any midi tower is restricted! More pics soon!
     
  5. Rh1n0x

    Rh1n0x What's a Dremel?

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    Wow, a CM ATC-110. B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l case!!!
    To bad the last owner couldn't handle her.
    Good luck chroming and pimping here out. I suggested something along these lines in Project: Sli 'n' Shiny Wavemaster by coolmiester around page 5.
     
  6. Rufus-Seal

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    Damn, nice color you picked. I saw much cases that are polished, but i think nobody has painted on it. And you have :rock:
     
  7. H311R4153R

    H311R4153R What's a Dremel?

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    That is a very neat job with the green. :thumb:
     
  8. RotoSequence

    RotoSequence Lazy Lurker

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    Very unique and original color; it looks great :thumb:
     
  9. sixfoot7

    sixfoot7 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks for the replies!

    Here's an update: I'm in the process of leak testing now (so far so good) - but will leave it overnight anyhow. I'm very pleased with it all things considered, its been a tough case to mod. Also considering it's 1/2" ID I've done well with the room in the case.

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  10. bootupbuddha

    bootupbuddha grunge modder

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    sweeeet! :dremel:

    it came out great. it helps that the bones of the case are near perfect. gotta love those coolermasters. I have one of the same era, cept it has the two usb ports in the bottom font of the case...
     
  11. sixfoot7

    sixfoot7 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks!

    I totally agree with you - best cases ever made, its such a shame they were discontinued.
     
  12. albert.raaberg

    albert.raaberg What's a Dremel?

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    Wooow.. That is just too nice! :jawdrop: Gotta keep watching this beauty..
     
  13. AngelOfRage

    AngelOfRage Minimodder

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    as said before, that is one hell of a colour! green aint normally my "thang" but your case certainly does it proud!
     
  14. daz_uk30

    daz_uk30 What's a Dremel?

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    did you anodise this yourself ?.....looks amazing by the way :D
     
  15. perplekks45

    perplekks45 LIKE AN ANIMAL!

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    Why stupidly post when somebody already said what I am thinking right now. :eyebrow:

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  16. JavaDog

    JavaDog What's a Dremel?

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    Wow! That came out great!
    Very sexy machine, and I love the color! :thumb:
     
  17. Hasle

    Hasle nohasslemods›

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    Awesome.

    Thinking of stealting that bay reservoir to make it blend more with the green, some way?
     
  18. wickyman

    wickyman What's a Dremel?

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    It would probably be a good idea to maybe take a thin piece of aluminum, and glue it to the front after maybe anno'ing it! lol Um... otherwise, I can't see any other way to stealth it...
     
  19. Brew

    Brew What's a Dremel?

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    That has to be about the sexiest green case I have ever seen. Lookin good :rock:
     
  20. n0ll4k

    n0ll4k What's a Dremel?

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    damn that case looks so good
     

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