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Project ORION by Koradhil

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by Koradhil, 30 Apr 2007.

  1. Koradhil

    Koradhil What's a Dremel?

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    I already said something about my new project when I completed my last one, Mystique. My new project, Orion is the successor of one of my first big projects, Nimex. Although Nimex was never completed, it was one of my first successful casemods. It was mainly a showoff case and I went a bit crazy on that project, which unfortunately resulted in a low quality finish. Since then I've learned a lot from my mistakes. Gemini and Mystique were both aimed at a high quality finish, while keeping things simple.
    With Orion, I'm again building a real show-off rig like Nimex, but with the quality finish of Gemini and Mystique. I have chosen to go with a black/red color theme, using a bunch of red LED fans and a lot of UV red acrylic. Also the hardware has been selected to match this color theme. Like Nimex, Orion will be based upon a SilverStone case, a black TJ07. It's going to be watercooled like all my projects.

    Considering that this is a completely new system and I'm just a student, I had to get some financial support. Luckily I found some companies willing to sponsor some products. Many thanks go to these companies for their support.

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    The hardware
    » SilverStone TJ07 case
    » EPoX EP-AD580 XR motherboard
    » Corsair Dominator Twin2X-2048 PC8500 DDR2 memory
    » Sapphire Radeon X1800 XL graphics card
    » AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ processor
    My sketchup model of the Dominator Airflow can be downloaded here.

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    The case, power supply and fans provided by Recom.

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    The EP-AD580 XR motherboard provided by EPoX.

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    The Radeon X1800 XL provided by Sapphire

    Some SketchUp work

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    Corsair sent me some Dominator memory, including the Dominator Airflow.

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    Naturally the blue is a no-go in this casemod, so the stickers had to go.

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    The fans will be replaced by red LED fans and the sides will be decorated with some red carbon fiber film.

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    My sketchup model of the Dominator Airflow can be downloaded here.
     
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  2. Mr.Anki

    Mr.Anki What's a Dremel?

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    That wil be nice!
     
  3. itsjustacompaq

    itsjustacompaq Minimodder

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    wow, i have the dominator cooler and i hadnt even thought about changing out the fans. white LED fans that would look great with my polished face...(goes to newegg to look for some...)

    anyway, this it going to be a great mod. this is one of my favorite cases, and it seems like you will do it very well
     
  4. Evenge

    Evenge Minimodder

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    Nice Sketchup work. Can't wait to see the finished project! :thumb:
     
  5. sk8ter646

    sk8ter646 Minimodder

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    dude this is going to rock hope it gets finished
     
  6. Mr-IK

    Mr-IK Minimodder

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    Mystique was totally nice, and if this will be just half as nice, im looking forward to seeing more!
     
  7. Koradhil

    Koradhil What's a Dremel?

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    Actually I was hoping to get this mod al least twice as nice ;)
     
  8. atanum141

    atanum141 I fapped to your post!

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    YEAH FORD ORION.....oops i think i was thinking of the car....ill get me coat.
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  9. Koradhil

    Koradhil What's a Dremel?

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    Lol I think the pc is worth more than that :D
     
  10. IanJackson

    IanJackson Photographer & Modder

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    The Sketch looks awesome dude keep it up! Can't wait for the finished product! :thumb: O and its liquid cooled right?
     
  11. myriad

    myriad What's a Dremel?

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    That mobo looks really small from that angel :-o
     
  12. JaredC01

    JaredC01 Hardware Nut

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  13. Koradhil

    Koradhil What's a Dremel?

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    Yes the project will be watercooled. The setup will be something like this:
    - Black Ice Xtreme 1 radiator
    - Alphacool NexXxoS Xtreme 2 radiator (or similar)
    - Aquacomputer Aquagratix X1800 VGA full cover waterblock
    - Aquacomputer Aquatube or Innovatek Fass-o-matic reservoir
    - Alphacool Cape Coolplex 10 reservoir
    - Tygon 8/11 (ID/OD) tubing (black or clear, what do you think?)
    - Eheim 1048 or similar pump
    - CPU waterblock undetermined
     
  14. ice-tea

    ice-tea Mr.PC-Max

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    go go go Koradhil, I want to see you work ;) :p
     
  15. thermalnightmare47

    thermalnightmare47 What's a Dremel?

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    looks awesome on sketch hopefully it will better then the sketches as most mods are but considering your other works this should be grand....
     
  16. Darkened

    Darkened Minimodder

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    Hey Koradhil!

    I really like the concept you're working with here, though there is one thing one of us has copied subconsciously from the other. I don't know which one of us is the villain yet, but damn your drawing comes close to what I had in mind for some parts :hehe:

    Well I think we can both live with our decisions since they are not going to be exactly the same (at least I hope so :D).

    The Silverstone case is really cool, though I think they copied some of the parts from Lian Li, but it's still a really nice looking case.

    I'm really looking forward to this, If I know you at all, this'll be quality work from top to bottom :thumb:

    Darkened
     
  17. Fozzy

    Fozzy What's a Dremel?

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    I'm not really how this mod looks like yours or what is the same. If you're referring to the dominator memory...everyone is modding the fan these days. It's a good looking piece of equipment and easy to mod. Even edeijo modded it. Although I'll hold my tongue about how worthless his mod is. As for the drive bay cover.....I had one long before even you showed up.
     
  18. Koradhil

    Koradhil What's a Dremel?

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    Hey Darkened,
    I have to admit I had a very good look at your Orange Monster before starting my new mod. Lets say I got some of my inspiration there ;) Also I've looked at modsquad's Black Narcissus as you will find later on when I'm doing the watercooling.
    I don't really see it as stealing or anything, I think it's an honour for the guy who did it first to copy his work. Because if I copy it, he must have done something right :D
     
  19. Darkened

    Darkened Minimodder

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    @Fozzy

    The Monster won't have Dominator memory, so it's not it, it's a part that's not been unveiled yet, and actually just a part of it, so no worries. I was just amused to find someone who thinks the same way I do :hehe:

    @Koradhil

    I wasn't accusing you of stealing, you know I wouldn't do that. And I also know that you'll put your own "signature spin" to the mod even if it were "copied" from someone. Well, you'll know pretty soon what part I meant when I commented before :D

    Keep on modding, I love your stuff.

    Darkened
     
  20. itsjustacompaq

    itsjustacompaq Minimodder

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    i couldnt find any 40mm fans that werent plain black. do you have a source already? i need some white LED/clear ones.
     

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