kimosabi

Final pics.











My apologies for the small blurryness of some of these next photos. My camera dont like low light pics at all without flash.





















Thank you all for watching and commenting.

Oh and I was asked to post some temps so here they are.



Updated pics with new G.Skill 2x2GB 1100mHz Pi's.

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kimosabi

Hello OCNers and welcome to my little project here. I'm not sure about the name though but, hey, it might stick. Started on this build a few days ago and here's the progress so far.
*window pics at the bottom of the post*

The beginning

Spacious!





Started off by sleeving some cables and cleaning out the bottom compartment also I did some backplate/management holes in the mobo tray:







Mr. Radiatore



Floor plate for the WC/HDD setup





Had to make a cutout for the PSU though. Too tall to mount on the plate.





Had this to testfit. The TX750 I'm using is a bit longer. Hope it fits.



Since the floorplate gave me more longitudinal space I figured I could mount a HDD-caddy down there aswell. Looks like its gonna work out





Reservoir location



And tubes routed. They might be shortened in some places, they look a bit "spaghetti" now.



Rough bottom testfit





And a switch!



Noctua S12 exhaust



SilenX intake. I know........



Working out the rad config. To push or to pull.......





Went for a pull config. Cleaner outside and cleaner inside.





Finished floorplate config and cutouts for cables







Thats first leg of the build and currently I'm working on a window design for the sidepanel. I'm considering these two





Feel free to place a vote!

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1st Update

Now the acrylic is in house and measurements done for the window(s) placement. Got in touch with a guy that does lasercutting! Yay! The cuts will be made this week. My brother in law just finished his veranda so he had leftover acrylic in his storage! If youre reading this, Kenneth, thanks a bunch!

Checking for clearances and rough measure. The case really plays a trick on you with two rounded edges and two straight.







Supplies and work for today. And a can.



5mins before cutting! Thanks to all voters! *not unveiled yet though*



Phew, so here's the panel.
The reason why I didnt post it right away is because of the very rough edges and grooves in some places.
The Laser operator didnt take into consideration that the aluminium is anodized, which leaves a very tough surface and a softer alu centre. That means he didnt juice it up enough because he set the laser to aluminium which was too weak and made sparks fly to say the least.
I just said: Hey, I'll grind those grooves down and fill, prime and paint so..... What was done was done so I saw no reason to flame the guy. And he did it for free so atleast I got three very straight and symmetrical panes, right?
I'm still not happy about some edges so I'm going to fill some more tomorrow. Just had to prime it to locate some kinks while it was still wet.






2nd Update

Oooo, got some painting done today. I managed to get two runs in the clearcoat on the window panel but I'll wetsand that and buff it tomorrow. I was gunning for a good first result on the base also but that was a no go. I noticed a few highspots when the base was wet so sanding again Sandy!







The paint here looks a bit rough bit its just been sprayed so it evens out when dried up. In most cases anyway.
Also tried a different color for the insides. I was hoping for a nice contrast but with that paint it looked like nono to me. I went dark on the inside as well..... muahahaha!





And FINALLY some water-action! Leaktested the components and still are, running an overnight. Like everything else.
I thought my pump was shot but after realizing that I had misplaced red and yellow on the molex it ran like a charm. Those MCP655's are monsters I say!




And the case assembled it self for me today. I was just the cameraman. What a polite case!







Thats it for today. More opportunities tomorrow.

kimosabi

Some pics of the Waterconversion-moddz on the 4850x2

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masbuskado

Well kimosabi... let me be the first to tell you this...
You're in the right place with the right guys...
Nice setting - luv to see more of this...
about the name I think you should do a research cuz I think there's another mod with that name...

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Syrillian

*Subscribes*

I love that case, and I look forward to seeing the final outcome.



P.S. Kimosabi, will you post some conceptual images of the window orientation options?

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curly haired boy

very nice mods so far! i like that new floor you put in, it helps the rad and fans line up properly with the vent on the side panel.

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zomgiwin

subbed
and i mis voted, i said vertical
but after looking at it better
i'd say horizontal
something different, and very nice looking


i like that your just doing a very nice clean case mod, nice change of pace

kimosabi

Yeah It's fun this modding thing and I do consider myself a greenhorn casemodder. I found another "Dark Matter TJ07" here so I'll come up with a different name. Wouldnt wanna be taken as a copycat.....

Bottom of the first post. This case has got some affectionate fans and now that I got one I see why. Its quality man!

Well put mate. I wanted to make the bottom compartment aligned and visually "correct". Also I have unlimited access to waterproof plywood so I thought; Hey!

Its not done yet however I'm not very much into USS Enterprise computer cases.... Lets see how it goes!

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Smokie

I voted Vertical. Cable mannagment will be easyer with the shape as well. Make sure you get some molding to run around the cuts to make it neater ; )
Keeping track of this one for updates!

-Smokie

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Signature your on it put backwards this read to enough dumb were you if.