Case Mod - Complete Project: L3p L4n - Mod Of The Year 2012 Nominee.

Finally my next build
This time not a scratch build, but a "normal" casemod.

Before i came in touch with the world of modding and watercooling i played a lot with HTPC's
Back then i fell in love with all the cases of Origen AE.
Every time i was on their site, i just had to watch the topmodel.
I knew it was just too expensive for me, also personally i think the 12" touchscreen is useless for an htpc.
But still ... it looks so nice....

Because i won some prizes with "L3p D3sk" in the Coolermaster compo,
and because it was time to prepare my next build i took the step to go for the Origen S21T.
Also because i wanted to build something that is more easy to take to lans then my previous build ^^
Off course this all wouldn't have been possible without the help of Freddy from Highflow.nl
I have also chosen this case because i didn't see it being modded much yet.

So it won't become an Htpc but a real watercooled gamer pc












Received the case 2 days ago.
Just had to see how the touchscreen moves and what the red Enermax fans look like in the case





The hardware that will probably be used in this case:

Origen AE S21T Black

Intel Core i7 2600K
Asus ROG Maximus IV GENE-Z
Asus ROG MARS II 2DIS/3GD5
Corsair Dominator GT 16GB 2133Mhz CL9 Quad Kit
Corsair Force GT 180GB 2X
Cooler Master Silent Pro M1000 (MDPC Color-X sleeved)

Asus ROG Mars II Custom Fullcover POM/Copper/Alu waterblock by Mr3D & Quepee

Koolance Reservoir/Pump/Controller RP-1000BK Black
Koolance Heat Sink for PMP-400
Koolance INS-FM17 Coolant Flow Meter & Adapter Board INS-FM17

EK-CoolStream RAD XT (120)
EK-CoolStream RAD XTC (140)
EK-CoolStream RAD XTC (280)
EK-Supreme HF - Acetal
EK-DDC X-RES 100 - Acetal
EK-MOSFET Max IV Gene - Acetal
EK-Ekoolant Blood RED 2x

4 x Enermax T.B. Vegas Duo UCTVD14A 140mm Fan - Blue/Red- 1500RPM
1 x Enermax T.B. Vegas Duo UCTVD12A 120mm Fan - Blue/Red- 1700RPM

Lots of Bitspower Crystal links and Bitspower C48's
Bitspower Rad and Fan Guards

TteSports Challenger Ultimate Gaming Keyboard
TteSports Shock One Gaming Headset
TteSports Black Element Gaming Mouse
TteSports Ladon Gaming Mouse Pad
TteSports Battle Dragon Bag


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ooooooooooo.... i want a motorized touch screen! There is a lot of potential in that case!

 

Having watch the desk go together it'll be interesting to see what you come up with for this one. It's not a case I've seen modded much either, i like the big screen on the front, it opens up a few options, but could possible be a hinderence for the cooling.
I shall be watching this one...

 

jealous much *subbed*

 

This looks like another good one! Some great hardware.

 

WOOOOOOO!!!!! Another L3p mod

Loving the idea of a LAN case with a motorised touchscreen on the front.. My question though is what will you do with the touchscreen? In-game stats or something else?

My only criticism is TWO GTX 580's?! Surely this is overkill?

Subb'd to another great build

 

Thanks for the replies guys !

I had so many idea's for the screen, one of them is:

When the build is almost finished, disassemble the screen.
Make o movie or photo of the inside while running.
Build back the screen.
Set it as a background, so it looks like a window

About the 580's, maybe it's an overkill, but it's a challenge to build them in and get them cool for me
Since the cards are 29.5 cm and the case is only 35 cm on the inside.

 

By GOD... I want that case so bad!

So very much subbed! Since L3p D3sk was so amazing, there is no way I'm missing out on this worklog!

 

This is just porn for my eyes and i cant wait to your building really starting and become a epic built like the other one
//Stark.Jr

 

Here all the first unpacking photo's.

So first of all i want to thank Freddy from Highflow.nl
He will be the main sponsor of this project again.




I want to use the grey plexi for the top window.
The other plexi is just for playing with it and to find out about different colors.






And the rest of the stuff.




Enermax Vegas fans @ 800 RPM, i hope they will do.
At least they are very silent.






The Koolance stuff still in plastic.




The Koolance Reservoir/Pump/Fancontroller/Pumpcontroller.
Will be completely disassembled later on.






And the Koolance Top + Heat sink (For the looks )






Then the unpacking of the case i've been waiting for for over 4 years
The blacke Origen AE S21T





She was oh so helpful ...
























Marco from Cooler Master Nederland thanks for this silent but powerful PSU !














Now we can test some things




Here i will create fan holes to cool the radiators.





Again, thanks Freddy !




Bought these from colleague Kier aka Richard 2 x 1 Meter RGB led with controller
Wonderful stuff for modders, also if you want to find out what colours would be best



The idea was to make a complete red theme, but im in doubt now.






To be one step ahead




Till the next update

 

I just looked up that case and my jaw literally dropped when I saw the price.
If I ever have an abundance of money it'll definitely be on the list of things to get, but for now I'll have to settle for regular cases.

Loved L3p D3sk, can't wait to see the final product of this venture... it sounds very promising.

 

Yeah I totally thought it had a microwave look about it , not seen these cases before, they look well made though but I'll have to look up the price for these after suenstar reply .

Good to see you putting your prizes to good use though Pete, subbed .

Oh wow, that is expensive .

 

I always wanted to see one of those in action =D I stumble over it every time I check "my" case website for cases... it's damn expensive though!

 

If this were being done by anyone else other than l3p I'd say: "please stop right now, don't you dare hurt that piece of art of a case"... But somehow I am at peace knowing that you will find a way to make an amazing looking case look even better. I don't think I'd have the "brass" to take any kind of tools to that Origen... I'd be afraid of putting even the tiniest scratch on that gorgeously brushed metal.

I'll watch this mod like a hawk... This is going to end up being an amazing HTPC/LanBox when you're done with it.

 

Ok need a link for those RGB LED's as i have not seen anything like that before

And after your last excellant / awesome / 1337 project log all i can say is MORE plz and of course subbed

 

Really looking forward to this, I've always been a fan of this case as well

 

Here you go... I'm sure you can also source them locally in Australia if you look hard enough.

 

Thanks, all of you !
Well that price was also holding me for 4-5 years.
But with the prizes from the CM compo i could realize it

There are so many colors available, and you can dim the light.
Also disco flickering and glowing up and down etc, but personally don't like that

 

The pump!

This will be the place for the Koolance controller for the pump and fans. I will remove the logo by the way




Tested it before i disassemble it.
It works




Pretty compact.







Couldn't get the tubes off without cutting them.




Getting the top on it.




And the heat sink. (Yes... only for the looks )




Done !






And a small movie of the controller in action. Maybe i will disable that beep, or atleast make it less loud.

 

I was watching your intro video, thinking yeah yeah, very nice, expensive case but well... meh.

But then you pressed a button and the front touchscreen starting moving itself and then