Watercooling my $19.99 case (t_ski's version)

[jaykeMURD]

That's some decent toolage there t_ski. I've got access to around the same amount of tools and other misc. equipment, thanks to a "handy" dad.

 

Serious fabrication? I laugh in the face of serious fabrication!

[t_ski]

Thanks. An interesting story - the largest plane in the drawer (jack plane, I believe) is, like most of the other woodworking tools, and antique. It uses two screws to hold the back handle onto it. Well, when I received it the shorter screw at the front of the handle was missing. The plane is so old that the screw thread pitch is no longer used!. They are something like #12-18. I took it everywhere I could trying to find a screw for it, finally ending up at a specialty store that sells only fastening devices, where one of the emplyees was able to figure out the problem. Ended up having to drill it out slightly and tap it with something standard. Can't wait to use it now

[disturbed6dws]

looks good....great job - is the case going to be dark brown ?

[t_ski]

No, as stated a couple posts up it is going to be a high-gloss black.

 

I think I'm done with the top being painted, and I managed to cut the fan holes in the side panel. I have not cut the window yet, but it's not a priority as of yet. I need to get the major work done to the chassis so I can move into it, the I can always go back and finish the side panels.

 

I would really like to get a DangerDen fill port res, but I'm not sure where I can mount it.

[jaykeMURD]

:eek:

No, as stated a couple posts up it is going to be a high-gloss black.

 

I think I'm done with the top being painted, and I managed to cut the fan holes in the side panel. I have not cut the window yet, but it's not a priority as of yet. I need to get the major work done to the chassis so I can move into it, the I can always go back and finish the side panels.

 

I would really like to get a DangerDen fill port res, but I'm not sure where I can mount it.

 

There's not enough room in that gigantic case? WOW?

[t_ski]

There isn't any room on the top with the rad the way it is, so the only thing I can think of is putting the fill port on the divider between the mobo and the PSU. I'll have to see what that looks like as things go by.

 

Here's today's update:

 

I got the top painted as much as I'd like it to be. It's not a perfect finish, but it's very dark and shiny.

 

 

Also, here are the two fan holes cut in the side:

 

 

The good news for today is that the modder's mesh arrived. Here's a couple shots for you:

 

Just a mock-up there to see what the sides might look like.

 

The mesh has a flat black finish on it, so after cutting the pieces to size I hit them with a coat of the gloss black:

 

 

To mount the mesh in the back of the chassis and in the mobo tray I decided there's nothing better to use than JB Weld:

 

 

That's my leg reflecting in the top of the case!

 

As Norm always says, you can never have enough clamps!

 

That's probably all I'll get done for today. Not sure what I'll do tomorrow, but any progress will be posted as usual.

[disturbed6dws]

tight man very tight.......did u decide on pump placement yet ?

[t_ski]

I like to put my pumps next to the video card. That makes it a short, straight run from the pump to the CPU waterblock.

[Guest kingsfan]

i received mine just the other day, i should've checked the dimensions first cause based on the placement of everything inside it looked bigger than my current case, it's actually slightly smaller...same height though so i might just do something with it, i'll keep an eye on this thread cause your work looks great t_ski!

[t_ski]

I looked before I bought the case on the website and could not find any dimensions listed. I went to the logisys website and couldn't even find the case. I googled and searched for reviews of the case and only found links to forums where people were telling about the deal, saying they were thinking of getting one, or only a couple where people had them.

 

I didn't get much done today. I sanded the front and painted it, and did the same for the bottom of the case. The mesh has turned out nicely. I did pick up some chrome tape (soundx98's idea) that I might try in the case somewhere. I also did a little trimming on the mesh that goes by the side 120's. I'm thinking I might just get another radgrill 240 to match the 360 I plan on buying for the top. That would help create more of a seamless design theme.

 

Probably won't get anything done until Monday, as the weekend's here, I have work to do on the bathroom, and maybe the new car will be ready to pick up tomorrow. No pics for today, but I'll take some finished pics of what I did today when I do the next modding on Monday.

[t_ski]

Just in case anybody is interested, here is the guy that I bought the mesh from:

 

http://www.xoxideforums.com/sell/71244-modders-mesh.html

 

Packed it good, and price shipped is as cheap as CrazyPC for their silver mesh WITHOUT shipping.

[allthatwhichis]

You ain't done with this beast yet? You been working on it for what a whole week. With all those tools you should be manufacturing cases. It is definatly looking sweet so far. How much $ have you thrown into it?