I've been working on a Custom acrylic PC case that I designed.

Case features a double sidewall to allow intake air without the need of front holes; also good for cable routing. Designed to hold 2 360mm Radiators; will only use one ATM with a Y-line loop. Stealthed CD slot; will wire the eject button and activity LED to an illuminated pushbutton to preserve the clean look of the front panel.

Here are some pics of the 3D model in it's current state. I'll update with pics of the actual build as well.











Expected Hardware Requirements:
DFI Lanparty UT 680i SLI T2R/G ---- Out of pocket
Intel Q6600 G0 ---- Out of pocket
Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer ---- Out of pocket
2x BFG 8800GTX ---- Out of pocket
2x1Gb DDR2 RAM (been eying the Corsair Dominator PC2-10000)
Lite-On SATA DVD burner ---- Out of pocket
Silverstone ST1000 Modular PSU ---- Out of pocket
500+Gb SATA2 HDD ---- Out of pocket
2x X-Flow Black Ice Extreme III ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
Variable speed D5 ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
20 feet 1/2" ID Tygon ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
2x Brass Fill-port ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
TDX for LGA775 ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
Maze4 chipset block (regular block) ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
875 chipset block ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
2x 8800 GTX blocks ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
2x single-slot PCI bracket for the 8800s ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
Fill-port Reservoir ---- Sponsored by DangerDen
6x 120mm Case Fans ---- Sponsored by A.C.Ryan
Wire-sleeving ---- Sponsored by A.C.Ryan
2x dual 30cm red CCFLs ---- Sponsored by A.C.Ryan
dual 30cm UV CCFLs ---- Sponsored by A.C.Ryan
dual 20cm UV CCFLs ---- Sponsored by A.C.Ryan
Acrylic Case feet ---- Sponsored by Petra's Tech Shop
H2O Dies ---- Sponsored by Petra's Tech Shop
Biocide H2O additive ---- Sponsored by Petra's Tech Shop
AS5 ---- Sponsored by Petra's Tech Shop
36" SATA2 cables ---- Sponsored by Petra's Tech Shop


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subscribed, looks great

This will be a full atx right?

Bigger LOL; otherwise it wouldn't be able to hold 2 360mm RADs

Outside dimensions are 60cmx30cmx55cm (HxWxD)

Has fill and drain ports for the H2O; can house 2 side-by-side D5s, so I could go to a dual-loop setup.

ATM I'm planning on just migrating my sig-rig over to the new case; but if I could get sponsors to donate newer hardware I'd be in heaven.

Edit: I just need to decide on/design the paint scheme. I'd like to have a Porsche Carrera GT across the top of the case (blended onto front/sides). If anyone is highly skilled w/photoshop please PM me.

Update: Going to get a new system for this case. Planned system specs:
DFI 680i SLI LT T2R/G
Intel Q6600
Patriot eXtreme 4Gb (2x2Gb) DDR2-800
eVga 8800GTX
Creative X-FI XtremeGamer
Black Ice GT Stealth 360 or Swiftech MCR-320
LIANG D5 / Swiftech MCP-655
DangerDen TDX
DangerDen Maze 4 i875 (on Northbridge)
DangerDen Maze 4 680i (on Southbridge)
EK-waterblocks or DangerDen Full-cover 8800GTX block

I'm still waiting on a few case parts but I'll probably get started on the cutting this weekend.

Looking great!

good luck, looks to be a great case

I though this was a nice power button for project


http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g44/c153/s...ches-Page1.html

I've got some similar ones on their way from China and they're also a lot less expensive (~3.25 ea).

Going to use a blue ring-illuminated for the power switch, red dot-illuminated for the CD eject/activity, and several latching dot-illuminated pushbuttons to control the case lighting.

I spent last night and today working on the motherboard panel.

Sketched panel in Pro/E


Masked the Acrylic sheet and marked the locations for the MB standoffs, RAD, and Front-panel port mounts.


With old MB to verify markings


Drilled pilot holes


Cutting the fan/RAD holes


Finished fan/Rad holes


Drilled out holes to secure the RAD


Illustration of MB standoff mounting


Drilled out and threaded holes for MB standoffs and FPIO mount


Unmasked panel


Mounting of FPIO
[img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/MB-Panel10.jpg[/img]

Added slots for cable pass-through. All cabling will be routed underneath the MB panel
[img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/MB-Panel11.jpg[/img]

Test fit of my current MB and FPIO ports
[img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/MB-Panel12.jpg[/img]

[img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/MB-Panel13.jpg[/img]

I don't have the new RAD/fans yet so I couldn't test fit those.

If anyone would like to see other detail shots/angles please LMK

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[img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/DangerDen.jpg[/img] [img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/A_C_Ryan.jpg[/img] [img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/PTS.jpg[/img]

Nice craftsmanship. radodrill, both on the layout and execution of that panel!

Looks like that Dremel circle cutter attachment does a good job.

Thanks

Drilled a 1/8" center hole, which provided a nice snug fit for the guide pin. Just had to do a bit of sanding where I finished the cut.

looks awesome.

I love acrylic cases, but i hate LEDs. Id add UV reactive coolant to the WCer and then with some lighting the DFI board and coolant would light up nicely

just a suggestion

keep up the good work and keep the pics coming

Definitely going to use UV CCFLs (maybe red as well) and UV coolant. Only LEDs are going to be in the FP switches and maybe the fans. Also going to sleeve the cabling for the FPIO to make it UV reactive as well.

More pics will be uploaded as I make more progress on the case.

Today I started working on the drive Bays:




Laid out the parts on the masked acrylic:


The cut out panels:


Threaded side panels for drive retention mechanism (will into detail on that later):


Cut drive support rails:


Unmasked 5 1/4 bay panels:


Unmasked 3 1/2 bay panels:


I have to wait on an order from US Plastics before I can glue these parts together.

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[img]http://ocidb.com/albums/userpics/10005/PTS.jpg[/img]

Minor update:
Been busy with work the past few days and haven't gotten much done on the case. The good news is that DangerDen is on board to sponsor the Liquid cooling aspect of this case build

See if they can get you an article in PC Gamer or something.

so you are "gluing" this whole thing together?

Only the drive bays will be glued together (and glued to the front panel as well). The rest of the case will be screwed together using 1" Acrylic cubes (I'll be posting pics of them later today).

Today I received the 1" Acrylic cubes that I'll use to assemble the main panels of the case


Drilled/Tapped the cubes so that I could screw on the panels


Closeup of one cube


Next I polished the parts for the 3.5" drive bay


3.5" Drive bays clamped and glued


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looks top notch so far radodrill. a sponsor from dangerden to nice1, they must be liking what uve done so far aswell.

i wish i had proper tools like u seem to have, just for my normal ish builds. im always having to use the wrong tool as ive go no choice.
everything takes longer than it should or just not as well as it could be done.

going back to ure build rado, u said before u were looking for sumthing to use for case feet. hav u thought about using wheels instead of feet, that case will end up pritty dame heavy when finished then add ure h20 & pc kit. i can feel the back pain already

regards green

THX; DangerDen is a Great company and I'm glad they're on board.

Yeah; good tools make a big difference. I've got mostly Bosch tools; so far I've only needed my drill, dremel, jigsaw, and bench grinder (with a polishing/buffing wheel). Gonna pull out my router for the outside corners

I'm thinking of using the Sunbeam acrylic LED illuminated case feet; don't want some generic casters on the bottom. If weight turns out to be an issue; I'll just build a rolling base for it to sit on.

Sweet design, subscribed.

good project you got going there. make sure to add some wheels or atleast have the chassis above the ground for better circulation.

Gonna put some LED illuminated feet on it; I really have to leave an air gap between the case and the floor since the air intake is on the bottom.

Finished the 3 1/2" drive bays


Drive retention mechanism; screws on one side with nylon spacers on the ends


Test fit with old drive


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Lookin good so far Radodrill! keep it comin

Yep; I'll be updating tomorrow with pics of the 5 1/4" bays and also work on cutting out the other panels.

Polished 5 1/4" drive bay panels


5 1/4" bay panels glued together


Finished 5 1/4" Drive Bays


I also polished the MB panel


Laid out side, front, and back panels


Cut out front/back panels


Cut out side panel


Sponsors:

Definately want to see the finished article, subscribed.

Just a small update; should have more by the weekend
Looks like A.C. Ryan may be providing some sponsorship as well.
Laid out top, bottom, and other side panel


Cut out top and bottom panels


Cut out side panel


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Top notch clean cut work. Very excellent. I think it reflects on your Engineering background, attention to perfect detail. You dont know how I have waited and anticipated you posting those pictures. I have subscribed to this thread from the very beginning. I cant wait to see the final product, cheers to you man.:beer:beer:beer

Thanks!!! Yeah; I'm picky about details when it comes to this sort of stuff. I'll be ggetting some parts to make my own PWM fan controllers as well; I just hope I get my switches soon.

Now that the panels are cut out I'll be adding the rear IO, FPIO, Fill-ports, etc. Once everything is cut/drilled I'll round the outside coners and polish everything before final assembly.

I'm still waiting for responses regarding sponsors for the hardware; hopefully some will come through.

At least I took a class in Pro/E this summer; Sketchup seems to be primitive in comparison (never really tried it though).

Ecxelent job! Keep the pictures coming!

Thanks; I'll have another update this weekend

Don't mean to be a dick, but I hate when people quote pics when it's not necessary.

LOL; I know what you mean, unnecessarily quoting pics just wasts thread space.

Drilled screwholes into the first side panel


Same for the other side panel


Screwholes and fill-port hole in the top panel


Introducing the Dremel's big brother


Screwholes, drainport, and air intake slots in the bottom panel


Test-fit assembled outer panels; had to sand some of the corner blocks and panels to achieve a perfect fit


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I like the masking tape look.

LOL; It'll look a lot better when it's done :nod:

I am sure it will. The preparation so for is impressive.

haha wow this looks promising

Thanks; I'm looking forward to the finished product.

Yesterday I received the pushbutton switches for this case; some ring-illuminated momentary switches, dot-illuminated latching switches, and a non-illuminated momentary switch


I added some stops to the panels to ensure flush edges


Laid out the back panel


Cut out back panel


Fitted into the back of the case


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what are you useing for glue on the plexieglass ?

I'm using Polycarbonate Cement SC-325 available from US Plastics.

I use a bottle w/ a 25 Ga needle to apply it ("plasticator"); just clamp the parts together, and apply it at the seam.

thats a sweet looking case

I think so too

It'll be even better when it's finished and has a high end gaming rig in it.

This Morning I received a package from A.C. Ryan containing fans, CCFLs, and wire sleeving supplies


Time for some eye-candy
Kameleon Fan; translucent black under normal light


And Blue under UV


With the fan on:


Red Twin Overburst CCFLs


UV Twin Overburst CCFLs


And the money shot
Fan and wire sleeving in full UV splendor:


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Those are some cool looking fans.....never seen those kind before.

They really are cool; I just discovered them myself while browsing A.C.Ryan's website.