Case Mod - In Progress A380 Mod- update

And now the fun starts!

The A380 case mod is my introduction to modding. I am using my Xclio A380 tower and turning it into an AIR machine. 2x 250mm fans will push air throught the front as an acrylic splitter will direct the air over the CPU and graphics card. 6x 120mm Enermax "cluster" fans will serve as exhaust to keep air moving. If you want to know more visit my post under the modding forum.

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=180594







So here it goes

Day 1: Breakdown (not much progress today but its a start)

Here is the case that my internals will be sitting in until the case is finished. Not pretty but cheap and effective. Just hacked a big hole in the side and used one of the old 250mm fans to keep things cool. Not done cleaning it up yet the fan is on crooked until I get my cordless drill back.


Major components all disassembled


Rivits..... Lots of them.....Ewwww


Spidey wanted in on the action....



Thanks for lookin!


Mod of the Month Nominee!
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Fascinating concept....it looks pretty sweet!
But how are noise levels going to hold up in your design?

 

I will be watching this one closely......+1 and subscribed

 

I like those huge fans! Although sound is against you... The force may be with you, but the dark side is strong in this one. lol

 

Nice to finally see a log! I'm watching.

 

Sub'd

Although Orange and White would be cooler

 

i liked seeing the renders im glad to see its off the ground now

 

Sub'd,

Be sure to get lots of pictures up

 

Thanks everyone!

Just a little update, I just got the tracking number for the fans. They should be here by Monday!
2x White LED 250mm fans
6x White Enermax "cluster" 120mm fans

 

Sub'd.

 

Now that's one cool idea. Follow this one here

 

The 2nd ion mod that doesn't fit on a desk I've seen. This build should be fun.

 

Sweet! Good to see you over here Roboduck. I get to watch YOU build something now!

Also good to see the Spider PC in action.

 

Spider PC looks cool in person.

Followed the planning thread very keenly - waiting to see how this turns out.

 

I wonder which other one doesn't fit?

Honestly im not sure yet? The big 250mm fans are pretty quiet, its the 120's that are going to be noisy. I'm planning on all the fans being having rubber grommets but I don't know what else. If anyone has any suggestions let me know!

 

You could undervolt the 120mm fans so they run at lower speeds, hence more quiet. Use a fan controller, or do a quick 7v mod.

 

I think ill go with the fan controller. 6 dials and 2 Military Fighter Pilot switches for the 250mm fans.

 

A fan controller would be best, aswell as them toggle switches :d

 

Also if you would have access to an CNC, something like these as feets might look diffferent, (don't know just have a look)