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Update 18.

This weekend i finally had time to work on my desk again.Last week i received a package from Aqua Computer.They gave me a huge discount on the products i needed



The goods.















Thanks a lot Aqua Computer and specially Sven.

I also bought a aquaero 5 pro from a forum user on a other forum.



First i made an housing for the aquaero from stainless steel.







I totaly forgot to make a picture from the sanding.Then i made the hole for the housing in de backpanel of the desk.



Finally i could start to work with the oak i received earlier.Time to make an oak backpanel.







Now thats finisht its time to mount the I/O plate back in the desk.



Then i mounted the backpanel en de housing for the aquaero.



Time to make some more wood details and again i forgot to make pictures im getting old i guess.



This is how it looks at this point.I have to say the housing for the aquaero looks kinda big so i think im gonna make a new one.













More to come.


Thanks to my sponsors :

 

Beautiful work!

 

That is really nice Paslis, 1 question though, when installing or removing an expansion card to gain access does the oak back panel simply lift out but is a supernice fit so slots in place perfectly, I think that's how that works but just asking.

Do you think the aquaero housing is too big to a point where it might make the 8pin difficult to plug in/out?, suppose it could be smaller but it looks great to me & I expect anyone else mate.

Congrats on the water cooling sponsor also, with incredible work/modding like this 100% deserved.

 

I can't get over your welding skills and craftsmanship. Subbed.

 

I'm sure many welders who have welded for a long time gathering the experience like Paslis has that could do that but don't thinking no need, no point, Paslis recognises the concept of attention to detail, the result stands out massively & simply looks gorgeous.

 

Great work Pascal. I too thought of the PCI mounting screw.

This will really make the top a part of the desk and not just an add-on.

 

That oak is LUSH!
Nice choice... please dont stain it, clear coat it!

 

This is just fantastic work mate! Those reservoirs look like something from a thirties Frankenstien movie. I mean that in a good way.

 

Thanks tp148.

Thanks Waynio and i was planning to make a special mounting system but more about that later on.The 8 pin is no problem but i dont like the looks of the housing so i already did some adjustments to the design.Thank again Waynio im very happy with the new sponsor.

Thanks HybridCore.

Your right Waynio.I am a welder/metalworker that loves to design and fabricate.

Thanks craig and you will see my plans with the PCI mounting.Your right craig the desk was just screaming for more wood.

Thanks jeckulz and im gonna paint all the wood with bootslak.

Thanks Attila and yeah the reservoirs have a classic look.

 

Nice balance of wood and metal. I like how it's looking.

 

It really looks stunning pascal. Like Cheapskate said very nice balance. ^^

 

I´ll have to quote myself once again here: "Those reservoirs!!!!" ... they are remarkably beautiful. Know it!!

 

And we love seeing what you make with the skills & cool ideas realised, something to be inspired about, not get envious.

 

Thanks Cheapskate. I also think the balance is nice now so i think im gonna add a few little details and then its enough.

Thanks Alain.

Thanks a lot quizz-kid.

Thanks Waynio and im just doing what i love so i hope i inspire a lot of people and dont make them envious.

 

I need to stick to short & sweet when I say things lol. Looking forward to more updates.

 

This is just sooooo good, those reservoirs are just amazing. I can't believe how good this is looking.

 

Haha ah well never mind Waynio and more updates will come.

Thanks a lot bulldogjeff.

 

Envious? No.

Completely obliterated and disillusioned about ever wanting to attempt something like this? Yes.

 

Like your reservoirs. Amazing project.

 

Thanks Furball Zen.

Thanks Hask.