Case Mod: [Project] Monotone [Updated 9/9] - Overclock.net

Eek · 09-01-09

Please check post #2 for updated pics :P

So.. Since i have a new fetish for benching. It seems like a huge hassle removing stuff from my case to set up a LN2 or Dry Ice run. Therefore i decided to make a tech station. I spend the better part of the whole last week planning the layout.

Had a few revisions till i finally settle on a 3-tier design instead of a 2-Tier. Anyway.. i finally have the "basic" look of it mapped out here.. basically i wanted something that will last me a LONG time. Not something that i have to change when i get more equipment... heck it could even be my rig's new home. I gave it alot of thought.. my Tech station will have to hold Dual 1k+ watt size PSU.. dual 3x120 rads and 7+ HDD.. I have 6HDD atm not counting my SSD coming in the mail next week. But anyway, going to scourge for materials later on this week, Will most likely use MDF board for this. Just wanted to share with you guys

These are all my previous revisions.. But i scraped them all together for a 3 tier. Below is just layout for first tier.

and on to my final revision. Everything is to scale.. I actually spend the time and measure every little part down to the millimeter. /doh

These are just the layout etc.. The outer wall hasn't been mapped in. I'll do that down the road after i look for materials.

This is the Front view of the bench. Here you can see 4x HDD on each side, A fan controller on top to control fans on the rad and ofc optical drive. Thing sticking out top is the PCI bracket holder

Same view but different angle.

One more on other side.

Here is the right side view of the bench. Again you can see the HDD on one side and dual power supply on the back. With Dual 3x120 size rad on tier two.. each having 3x 38mm fans and shroud. The pump will most likely be on tier 1 so it will never run dry. I'll probably have 2x EK res on the side.

Here is the backside of it. Two power supply at back on tier 1 and the other rad facing back. I lift the mobo actually 1" off the top tier so i have enough room to squeeze in all the insulation for DICE and LN2 run.

Opposite Back side.

Here a view front top down.

And finally a X-ray shot.

Theres the photos.. I hope i can get this done right.. Modd'd cases before, but never build anything from the ground up. Wish me luck

Eek · 09-01-09

Worklog #1: Day 1: Materials and first cuts [Weather limited my progress]
Worklog #2: Day 3- My cordless saw blows.
Worklog #3: Day 5- Structure is 98% done!
Worklog #4: Day 7- Zzz, Never paint MDF again.
Worklog #5: Day 8- WeeEE done with painting.
Worklog #6: Day 10- Frame all assembled. Now only the minor stuff left!

Eek · 09-01-09

reserved.

Syrillian · 09-01-09

This is gonna be great!

*subscribes*

Duxx · 09-01-09

What are you going to make this out of? Looks very sexy. 8)

solidsquirrell · 09-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duxx

What are you going to make this out of? Looks very sexy. 8)

legos?

gazza30 · 09-01-09

was thinking of building tech station myself cases are just a pain to swap stuff out.
Looking forward to updates on the build good luck

jackeyjoe · 09-01-09

this is going to look aewsome when you built it if you build it. I hope you do get around to it. O've been designing a case as well and maybe i will get around to it. If i do it will be an OCN exclusive

Eek · 09-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syrillian

This is gonna be great!

*subscribes*

WooT! Got a pre-approval from one of the best modders on this forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duxx

What are you going to make this out of? Looks very sexy. 8)

I'm not really sure yet.. i have to head to home depots and lowes later on this week and look for material.. I will most likely use MDF boards and put a couple layers of finishing coat on there.. Since i am on a really tight budget.

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidsquirrell

legos?

I should make one from legos

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazza30

was thinking of building tech station myself cases are just a pain to swap stuff out.
Looking forward to updates on the build good luck

Thanks man, looking forward to seeing yours too when you start it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackeyjoe

this is going to look aewsome when you built it if you build it. I hope you do get around to it. O've been designing a case as well and maybe i will get around to it. If i do it will be an OCN exclusive

Same to you, would love to see it. Prob give me more ideas on a rev 2.0 if this turn out to be fail.

Eek · 09-01-09

Well just a small update for you guys.[/QUOTE]

Worklog: Day 1. Getting the materials and measure/ Cutting.

Went out to home depots and got some material.. decided to get everything there so i wouldn't have to make another trip to lowes. Should've taken pics before i started working on it.. but the top two layers of MDF are already cut.
I got
1 piece of each 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" thick MDF board measuring 24" x 48"
A 3 foot 6/32 threaded rod
Some PVC 1" Spacers
Some "Anti-slip" Grippy cloth for my HDD rack.
A 3 foot long aluminum for the PCI holder.
Some finishing nails

Outside measuring the board prepping it for cutting.

Jigsaw actually works pretty damn good for cutting MDF boards

With a little bit of sanding, the sides looks pretty smooth and flat :P

Didn't get a whole lot done today due to the weather. I was working outside the whole time, had to stop because it started raining. Didn't want to work in the garage since MDF dust is a b***h to clean.

Thats it for now till the weather gets better.

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