Case Mod: Panzerbox: A Tribute to Wolfenstein - Overclock.net

CustomPCMAX · 04-03-09

Sponsored by:

http://us.creative.com/

Hi all, my name is Nate and I am going to be collaborating with Bill Owen on custom modded gaming PC.

The whole project is a work in progress, but here is what we have so far.

Overview: Bill has received a pre-production NZXT Panzerbox case. His is going to be handling the modding of the case. NZXT was really cool in allowing him to get his hands on this before it is even in stores. This will be the "first EVER modded NZXT Panzerbox".

The case is going to be modded in tribute to Wolfenstein 3D since we both have fond memories of playing this game.

Here are some rough sketches that Bill made for the paint job. I think it is going to look very cool!

A window on the left side will have logo outline cut in the center and painted...probably smoked acrylic window (see concept pic 1). The right side panel will have an airbrushed mural of one of the enemies with what looks to be nuclear powered gun, background is storm cloud filled dark sky and Messerschmidt flying over (see concept pic 2). The perforated mid section of the case will be painted German camouflage, with German cross painted over the front fan, and nuclear symbol from same enemy soldier painted over top fan. Green light will eminate from the green LED fan and green cathodes.

Here you can see Bill replacing the top fan.
The NZXT 190mm top cooling is big, but this 250mm cooling fan from performance-pcs is even bigger, and it actually fits! I'll just have to tap new screw holes
It's the Green led version, and it's very quiet, 19 dbA pushing out 105.2 CFM!

Here is a better concept shot of the side panel with the window.

I am going to be providing the "guts" to this system. Bill was gracious enough to let me install a PC in one of his custom modded cases. This is very exciting for me, to say the least.

Internal Components (confirmed):
NZXT Precise Power 1200 Watt Modular PSU

Creative Labs - PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Championship Series

AMD Phenom II x3 720 CPU

ATI Radeon 4890 GPU

Creative Labs is also providing me with one of their Vado video recorders. I will be using that to record my video worklogs of the hardware installation.

Future Things to See:
Video worklogs of the modding and installation.
Benchmarking, OCing, gaming... all the fun stuff!

Please let me know what you think!

woodpigeon4 · 04-03-09

wow, looks great. Sub'd

Weedvender · 04-03-09

Three cores, Three GPUs, and Three..... 5.25 inch bays?
I love it. I want that case so bad.

Bill Owen · 04-03-09

The Bullet Thumbscrews will be a great addition to the Wolfenstein theme

http://www.mnpctech.com/Bullet-Thumb-Screws.html

Update 5/5/09

After painting bullet thumbscrews

"Targeted" 120mm machined aluminum fan grills. These are machined from 3/16" thick aircraft aluminum. I'll be painting these today

I'll be using the new PC Cable management clamps
http://www.mnpctech.com/CableClamp.html

Updated 5/16/09

The fan is finished!

120mm Honeycomb Mesh Fan Grill for the front of the fan.

Update 5/10/09

Paint commenced yesterday on the chassis, or what I refer to as the mid section of the Panzerbox, it's welded together as one piece. We painted over the drive covers, just because it's easier to do it this way.

Theme was inspired by this screen shot of the bad guy in the new Wolfenstein game

Rick Arter · 04-03-09

This will be super cool cant wait to see more. I love the new case by NZXT, few things need work for better cabling but overall its great for airflow and cool looks.

Bill Owen · 04-03-09

right on Rick, btw great job on your YouTube vids

2 windows will be cut, with logo in center

1/8" thick Grey Acrylic for windows, Dark Gray (2074) "Transparent" from Delvies Plastics
http://www.delviesplastics.com

Ramsey77 · 04-03-09

How did you get the case pre-release? That thing is awesome looking stock, I can't wait to see what happens next. Sub'd for sure

Bill Owen · 04-04-09

NZXT's lead designer is a fan of my work. Thank you for watching this project and posting your comment!

I'm using a 1.5" reinforced dremel cutting wheel and tungstun carbide "barrel" engraving bit to cut the silhouette of the logo in the Panzerbox left access panel.

Auld · 04-04-09

I love this new case and i cant wait to see the finished product

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EuroFix · 04-04-09

@ CustomPCMAX - I've been a big fan Wolfenstein ever since I played it back in 1992! The case you chosen is perfect for the theme - this is gonna look great!

@ Bill - Wolfenstein theme project + you = WWIII!

BTW, did NZXT want you to sign an NDA before handing over the case?

04-03-09	#1 (permalink)
CustomPCMAX New to Overclock.net Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Rep: 8 Unique Rep: 7 Trader Rating: 0	Panzerbox: A Tribute to Wolfenstein Sponsored by: http://us.creative.com/ Hi all, my name is Nate and I am going to be collaborating with Bill Owen on custom modded gaming PC. The whole project is a work in progress, but here is what we have so far. Overview: Bill has received a pre-production NZXT Panzerbox case. His is going to be handling the modding of the case. NZXT was really cool in allowing him to get his hands on this before it is even in stores. This will be the "first EVER modded NZXT Panzerbox". The case is going to be modded in tribute to Wolfenstein 3D since we both have fond memories of playing this game. Here are some rough sketches that Bill made for the paint job. I think it is going to look very cool! A window on the left side will have logo outline cut in the center and painted...probably smoked acrylic window (see concept pic 1). The right side panel will have an airbrushed mural of one of the enemies with what looks to be nuclear powered gun, background is storm cloud filled dark sky and Messerschmidt flying over (see concept pic 2). The perforated mid section of the case will be painted German camouflage, with German cross painted over the front fan, and nuclear symbol from same enemy soldier painted over top fan. Green light will eminate from the green LED fan and green cathodes. Here you can see Bill replacing the top fan. The NZXT 190mm top cooling is big, but this 250mm cooling fan from performance-pcs is even bigger, and it actually fits! I'll just have to tap new screw holes It's the Green led version, and it's very quiet, 19 dbA pushing out 105.2 CFM! Here is a better concept shot of the side panel with the window. I am going to be providing the "guts" to this system. Bill was gracious enough to let me install a PC in one of his custom modded cases. This is very exciting for me, to say the least. Internal Components (confirmed): NZXT Precise Power 1200 Watt Modular PSU Creative Labs - PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Championship Series AMD Phenom II x3 720 CPU ATI Radeon 4890 GPU Creative Labs is also providing me with one of their Vado video recorders. I will be using that to record my video worklogs of the hardware installation. Future Things to See: Video worklogs of the modding and installation. Benchmarking, OCing, gaming... all the fun stuff! *Please let me know what you think!* Last edited by CustomPCMAX : 05-09-09 at 11:56 PM

04-03-09	#4 (permalink)
Bill Owen Case Modder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 587 Rep: 166 Unique Rep: 111 Trader Rating: 0	The Bullet Thumbscrews will be a great addition to the Wolfenstein theme http://www.mnpctech.com/Bullet-Thumb-Screws.html Update 5/5/09 After painting bullet thumbscrews "Targeted" 120mm machined aluminum fan grills. These are machined from 3/16" thick aircraft aluminum. I'll be painting these today I'll be using the new PC Cable management clamps http://www.mnpctech.com/CableClamp.html Updated 5/16/09 The fan is finished! 120mm Honeycomb Mesh Fan Grill for the front of the fan. Update 5/10/09 Paint commenced yesterday on the chassis, or what I refer to as the mid section of the Panzerbox, it's welded together as one piece. We painted over the drive covers, just because it's easier to do it this way. Theme was inspired by this screen shot of the bad guy in the new Wolfenstein game __________________ OCN's Great Case Mod Store Thread Last edited by Bill Owen : 4 Weeks Ago at 12:09 PM

04-03-09	#6 (permalink)
Bill Owen Case Modder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 587 Rep: 166 Unique Rep: 111 Trader Rating: 0	right on Rick, btw great job on your YouTube vids 2 windows will be cut, with logo in center 1/8" thick Grey Acrylic for windows, Dark Gray (2074) "Transparent" from Delvies Plastics http://www.delviesplastics.com __________________ OCN's Great Case Mod Store Thread

04-04-09	#8 (permalink)
Bill Owen Case Modder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 587 Rep: 166 Unique Rep: 111 Trader Rating: 0	NZXT's lead designer is a fan of my work. Thank you for watching this project and posting your comment! I'm using a 1.5" reinforced dremel cutting wheel and tungstun carbide "barrel" engraving bit to cut the silhouette of the logo in the Panzerbox left access panel. __________________ OCN's Great Case Mod Store Thread

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