Case Mod - Complete Neptune's Trident: Wallpapers

Interesting. I'll keep my eye on this

 

Work continues on the PSU area.

In order to fit the power supply where I wanted, I have to stand it on end. Which meant that I had to remove part of the case
for airflow and to reach the power switch.

I turned the case over and removed the back wheelset. I forgot to take a shot before cutting, so here's what it looked like lol.


And here's after the cut. I later had to remove a bit more from the bottom of the case to clear the power switch. You will notice
in the next couple of pics I repositioned the wheelset forward a bit.


Here is the original back plate. I'm cutting off the PSU mounting portion and relocating it.


Relocated! Now I can place the PSU in for a test fit.


I'm using Corsair's 1KW power supply, which can accommodate the three EVGA GTX 260 cards in SLI. It has six 6-8pin cables
right out of the box. No need for molex adapters!


It is quite long, but it fits!


Since I mutilated the original backplate, I needed to make a new one. So I grabbed some left-over aluminum panel and cut one to size.


Then I curved the bottom portion so it would match the corner curvature of the case. Looking around the garage, I found a ladder
wall hook to have a suitable tube diameter to bend around.


And back on the case.


Last thing to do was to cut the fan hole. The Corsair psu has a 140mm fan, so I found the center, used a compass to draw a 5 1/2"
circle, and cut it out.


I'm working on getting some grills made, so that will cover up the hole and finish it off.

 

Quality work as always Brian! That new backplate looks excellent.

 

nice design !
interesting way to place the psu,
it will be hard to plug in the power cord

keep on with the good work

 

He doesn't need any power cord... His awesomeness radiates electricity...

 

The PSU should be OK with a 90degree Power Connector as it is raised from the floor with the wheels.

 

Yep I was just going to say I am planning on using one of these

LOL thanks Craig!

 

Nice idea of moving the PSU mounting location Bod, that should give you a lot more room to move in the case.

 

Never one to do a simple mod, Eh Bod?
sweet!

john

 

My thoughts exactly Craig! Boddaker fact #1- Boddaker modded Chuck Norris!

 

Well, that was my intent with this one lol! This was supposed to be a simple, straight-forward build as opposed to my last one. Comparatively speaking, it still is I guess. Hell, I don't know what simple is anymore!

 

rofl!

 

Got a bit more work done last night. Made the pieces that will go in between the Typhoons and around
the corner to complete the trident shape.

I used more of the left-over side panel and cut two 9/16" strips.


Then I bent them 90°. Here's a shot of them in place to give you an idea. They will just be mounted to the
wrap-around window with double-sided tape, as I dont want any visible fasteners.


8)

 

This is already looking fine!
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Nice work on the window, I can't wait to see it finished.

 

You got a different gravity in Bodsland than we do here in Colorado?

What holds up the two cards/stuff in the front? Blue tape? Seems adequate but not up to your standards?

john

 

I love it!

 

Smallish update just to let you know I'm still working on it

Laying out the rads and fans placement, I whipped up some quick mounts from angle bar.


Then I laid them out to see where they will eventually go.


I'm working up some custom acrylic one-piece mounts that will look much better than these ones.

I also did some cosmetic work to the front of the case. It seems that Lian Li forgot to drill some holes in this one area,
and they just stuck a square name badge over it to cover up their mistake!
Well, not to worry, I'll take care of it...
I used the corner piece I cut out as a guide to drill out the missing holes.




All done, save for some sanding and filing.


I will have a custom name badge mounted over this area, so it has to look uniform, which is why I drilled out the old LL badge.

I should be able to get some more work done over the weekend, so til then!

 

This is truely inspired!
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Yeah!!!! Get rid of that logo!! Whoo!!
I never liked that part...