[Cyprus 29] CM Stacker : Update 18: Custom Fan Enclosures

[OrangeClockwerk]

 

Hey there Everyone! This is my first build on these forums! Well I have been busy lately! Finished up Grey Matter, started my Fractal Design build, and also started a 4x2CNC build. I took the case feet from my fractal build and moved them to this project because I have a good idea for them. I want to thank the companies so far supporting this build, I appreciate it!

 

 

 

About this project:

 

Again I was looking into color schemes that are not often worked with, I wanted to do something unique and creative like Grey Matter, so I decided to use a ROG theme!:thumb: Haha just playing!:duh: I decided on a glossy brushed copper and white theme, I am calling it Cyprus 29. I came up with the name because the first copper mines in the world were located on the island of Cyprus and 29 is the atomic number on the periodic table for copper. I have some copper sheet, white paint and acrylic, brushed copper vinyl wrap. I will be using white Primochill revolvers with 1/2" copper tubing and white pastel liquid. Its going to be an interesting theme and a lot of fun to do!

 

Don't forget to look here for quick links to my updates! 

[x] Update 1 : March 10th : Painting and panel work. Theme is visible!

[x] Update 2 : March 24th : The structure stands. More paint and coppers!

[x] Update 3 : April 9th : Solidified the Structure, interior panel work!

[x] Update 4 : April 22nd : Top pedestal, Fiberglass work!

[x] Update 5 : May 5th : Gusset, Shroud, and Sponsors!

[x] Update 6 : May 27th : Parts came in! Custom LED trim!

[x] Update 7 : June 9th : Started custom waterfall reservoirs!

[x] Update 8 : June 24th : Custom reservoir trim! PETG installed!

[x] Update 9 : July 10th : Z97, PSU mod, Swiftech sponsoring build!

[x] Update 10: July 28th : Copper Painted watercooling! CNC time!

[x] Update 11 : Aug. 19th : Painting, SSD panel, and Video!

[x] Update 12 : Sept. 7th : Finished SSD's, new rear panel, pump enclosure!

[x] Update 13 : Oct 5th : Grey Matter tear down, GPU, top panel.

[x] Update 14 : Dec 7th : Doors, Top, Bezel!

[x] Update 15 : March 1st : Rear Panel, MB and RAM

[x] Update 16 : Nov 11th : Finally an update! Its almost done!

 

Here will be the compiled list of components:

 

<> PC Components:

[x] Case : Cooler Master HAF 935

[x] PSU : Cooler Master V750w Semi-modular Gold Plus

[x] CPU: Intel

[x] MoBo: Asus z97 Sabertooth

[x] RAM: 

[x] GPU: 2x Evga 780 GTX

[x] SSD: 2x Corsair Force LX 256Gb - Raid 0

[x] Optical: 

 

<> Water Cooling System:

[x] 2x Handmade acrylic waterfall reservoirs

[x] Primochill 1/2"OD PETG Tubing

[x] 15x Primochill Nickel Plated Bulkhead

[x] 50x Primochill Revolver Fittings - Straight Knurl

[x] Primochill Intensifier Sicle Colors

[x] Swiftech Apogee XL - Clear - CPU Block

[x] 2x Swiftech Komodo-NV GPU Block

[x] Swiftech 240mm Radiator

[x] Swiftech 360mm Radiator

[x] Swiftech PWM MCP35x2 Pump - With Heatsink

 

<> Mod Parts:

[x] 1/8" white acrylic sheet

[x] 1/8" clear acrylic sheet

[x] 3/8" aluminum clockwerk case cubes

[x] 3mm white LED

[x] Mod/Smart white MaxCord paracord

[x] 2x Mod/Smart 20 light LED board

 

Parts bought from MNPCtech.com

 

M3 PC Radiator screws.

 

PC Modders Mesh Sheets.

 

 

Rubber U-channel panel edge and window trim. 

 

 

Alright. With all that out of the way, lets take a look at this beast of a case. First thing I did was get it out of the box and tear some of it down to start planning the component orientation. Thanks again to Cooler Master North America for the case! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In case you missed them on the Black Frost Fractal build, here are the beast mode case feet from Casefeet.com. I am going to make copper rings for them.

 

 

 

 

One gripe I found about the case is these glued in filters, they are a pain when it comes to modding. So I proceeded to razor them all out. 

 

 

 

For the component orientation I decided on, I will be using the small case on the bottom as a pedestal. and I also flipped the case so the back door is now the front window so I can flip the motherboard 270°.

 

 

 

 

I did a little prep work and painted the mesh. I painted it a bright white and the plastic panels will be painted with polished copper. Ill have some of that next update. First I scuffed the mesh then washed it off. Let it dry then tack cloth it. Then I sprayed paint adhesive then the paint follow by clear coat. I am using acrylic lacquer paint now as opposed to acrylic enamel in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well that is what I have for now. I should have an update at least once a week, I try for every Monday. I hope you enjoyed it and are excited as I am!:r Talk! to you all very soon!

 

 

 

 

[Fred Castellum]

Looks AWESOME OP. Looking forward to how it'll look when totally finished! 

[Freaky_spider]

this is going to be good!

 

looking forward to seeing how you're going to mod it so that it can accomadate a 270° rotated mobo

[itslegendddd]

Excited to see this build!

[OrangeClockwerk]

Looks AWESOME OP. Looking forward to how it'll look when totally finished! 

Thanks! Me too =D

 

this is going to be good!

 

looking forward to seeing how you're going to mod it so that it can accomadate a 270° rotated mobo

It will surely be interesting haha

 

Excited to see this build!

Thanks!

[atrash]

Owh yeah. It's not often you get to see a HAF stacker mod build log. Dis gon b gud   ...Subbed!

[OrangeClockwerk]

Owh yeah. It's not often you get to see a HAF stacker mod build log. Dis gon b gud   ...Subbed!

 

Awesome thanks! Already liking the community here! This should be a lot of fun!

[EpicGeekonFire]

Hello Orange from the ROG forum  

[OrangeClockwerk]

Hello Orange from the ROG forum

Hey there bud!

[EpicGeekonFire]

Hey there bud!

Great build so far! As always

[Analog]

This looks great man! Keep it up!

[OrangeClockwerk]

Great build so far! As always

 

Thanks man! 

 

This looks great man! Keep it up!

 

Thank you! I should have a nice update monday!

[NolanUK]

Can't wait to see finished product

[CtW]

The anticipation is building.

[Father Fuzzy]

I know this is going to be good 

 

nice work OC

 

and those feet are just plain awesome  :wub:

[iceberg]

Oh man this is gonna be good! Keep up the good work!

[OrangeClockwerk]

Can't wait to see finished product

 

=) Thanks I am with ya!

 

The anticipation is building.

 

haha it is!

 

I know this is going to be good 

 

nice work OC

 

and those feet are just plain awesome  :wub:

 

Thanks fuzzy! I love those feet! They are monsters! I have a cool idea for them too =D

 

Oh man this is gonna be good! Keep up the good work!

 

Thanks bud!

[OrangeClockwerk]

Hey everyone! I got busy on this build over the last week. I really have to say I am excited to see this build come to be. The copper and white color scheme is really growing to be my favorite scheme yet!

 

Well lets get into it! Some copper film and paracord came in the mail through the week. I also picked up some painting supplies to start.

 

 

 

 

 

I disassembled the entire case.

 

 

 

 

Once it was apart I did some work to both bottom panels. I removed most of the top case bottom panel and I added the massive case feet to the bottom case bottom panel. I am going to file down the top case bottom panel when my U-channel arrives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After razor cutting out 75% of the dust filters that are cast into the bezel, I decided to cut the honeycomb plastic fronts out. They are barely visible through the mesh anyway. I will be painting the bezel with this metallic copper paint I just ordered, as long as it matches the copper correctly. All the plastics in the build will get the copper paint and should be prepped and ready when it arrives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most work went into the bottom case, or pedestal if you will. First, I had to remove some material from the front.

 

 

 

 

 

Then I removed the back panel.

 

 

 

 

After that I was able to paint and do a little assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

I made a new rear panel out of white acrylic. I made new rear panels because of the way my components will be installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then I made a made a new floor out of acrylic and wrapped it in the copper film. I got excited when I saw the copper on the white! Its exactly as awesome at I thought it would be!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last thing I was working on was my logo plate for the back door of the bottom case. I'm cutting "Cyprus 29" out of white acrylic and attaching it to a polished copper panel backdrop.

I cut the copper with the Bosch Colt, that boy is a champ!

 

 

 

 

 

Once it was cut I started scuffing the oxidation off. Even the brushed copper look is really nice. I will get it polished and finished for next update. I set it where its going to be mounted for a photo.

 

 

 

 

 

Well thats all I got for now. Thanks for watching!

 

[Monty007]

wow!  This is amazing.  I love the polished copper.  Looking forward to the completed setup.

[OrangeClockwerk]

wow!  This is amazing.  I love the polished copper.  Looking forward to the completed setup.

 Thanks man!

[Almercenary]

Im diggin it man, looking good, cant wait for updates 

[CtW]

You have done a really awesome job with this build so far. I love the copper!

[Raboo]

Looks cool subbed

[OrangeClockwerk]

Im diggin it man, looking good, cant wait for updates 

Thanks! I try to get one up once a week. every 2 weeks at the latest =D

 

You have done a really awesome job with this build so far. I love the copper!

 

Thanks! I honestly love the copper the more I look at it haha

Looks cool subbed

Thanks!

[Puzuka1]