"Cleandustrial" - now wall-mounted

[Guest]

I've always loved the look of the T-slotted aluminium profiles and machined Al. stuff. So I've started to design a simple, clean looking case using 20x20mm T-slot profiles and some sheet metal.
In the beginning I wanted to have 2 180x360 rads but I've changed my mind to use 120x360. The 180mm fan market is too small and I'm not sure how quiet the silverstone air penetrators would be. My aim is low RPM for the most quiet built I could do. So I'll use 2 XS-PC AX 360 rads with Noctua NF F12s.
Since I'm a black&white fan I wanted to have 2 loops: one for the cpu and one for the gpu. I know It's not worth it performance wise, it's only for the 'bling' (if I can pull it off).
I don't have an accurate model of my motherboard (asus z97 deluxe), videocard (gtx770 with xspc waterblock) so I've use some mock up and found models from grabcad. Also I don't have a model of the powersupply I've chosen (evga supernova g2 850W, Seasonic Platinum 860?) so it's just a black box right now. I want to have a full modular PSU with custom length cables to be as clean as possible without hiding them. I want the 2 big sidepanels to be glass or clear plexi.
Storage would be 2 samsung SSDs. I want to get rid of my "loud" HDD. (and I won't use dominators like on the pictures. they are just there for good measure. aaand I know those are not NF F12s. these are just what I've find to help my vision)
I still don't know how the fan intakes/filters will be. Probably some dot or hex. mesh with some filter behind. Lot's of stuff will be figured out as I go.
I don't have the money to do the whole project right away so it will be a long journey. But I'm quite close to the final "case design" and I could by the materials needed to start building the frame.
A part of the design (as you can see) is to rotate the GPU 90ˇ. Never used a PCI-e extension cable, I really hope they work.
The frame was based around the double 180 rads so I could fit them in the future with some rebuilding if I'll ever want to.
The size of the case right now:
L: 540mm (21.25")
W: 230mm (9") without side panels
H: 500mm (19,6") without feets. But I won't need big ones.
So it's around a mid tower size.

 

few more pictures:
 

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

 

Does anyone know if there's a waterblock that fits the Asus Z97 Deluxe? But I assume they only make blocks for more enthusiast boards. I don't want to cook my VRMs since I don't plan to add any more fans than the ones on the radiators.

 

[DarkR3bel]

Does anyone know if there's a waterblock that fits the Asus Z97 Deluxe? But I assume they only make blocks for more enthusiast boards. I don't want to cook my VRMs since I don't plan to add any more fans than the ones on the radiators.

There is none, EK and the like only make blocks for ROG boards and top tier products like ROG.

[Anthony10]

great renders! cant wait for this. I can not find any asus z97 deluxe waterblocks maybe you could mod it by repainting the heatsinks to match the build?

[DJ46]

Does anyone know if there's a waterblock that fits the Asus Z97 Deluxe? But I assume they only make blocks for more enthusiast boards. I don't want to cook my VRMs since I don't plan to add any more fans than the ones on the radiators.

I don't think the VRMs would get too hot, it looks like air will circulate enough to cool them down. Especially the top heatsink looks like it will get enough cooling.

[Polyvalent]

Looks fantastic. Good luck with this!

[spwath]

Air penetrators 181 are great!!! Use them instead!

[Guest]

There is none, EK and the like only make blocks for ROG boards and top tier products like ROG.

I've found the same. Thanks.

 

 

great renders! cant wait for this. I can not find any asus z97 deluxe waterblocks maybe you could mod it by repainting the heatsinks to match the build?

 

thanks. the renders are quite "basic". I don't linke messing with materials, lights and render setting. When I get there maybe I'll take the heatsinks off to see what I have.

 

 

I don't think the VRMs would get too hot, it looks like air will circulate enough to cool them down. Especially the top heatsink looks like it will get enough cooling.

I hope so. We'll see. Thanks.

 

 

Looks fantastic. Good luck with this!

Thank you.

 

Air penetrators 181 are great!!! Use them instead!

I'm sure they are good fans. I'm just not sure how silent they are on low rpm. Also I don't know how I could control them like PWM fans. I think they give you a potentiometer to manually regulate voltage. If there's a way to use them as regular PWM fans please let me know.

[spwath]

I've found the same. Thanks.

thanks. the renders are quite "basic". I don't linke messing with materials, lights and render setting. When I get there maybe I'll take the heatsinks off to see what I have.

I hope so. We'll see. Thanks.

Thank you.

I'm sure they are good fans. I'm just not sure how silent they are on low rpm. Also I don't know how I could control them like PWM fans. I think they give you a potentiometer to manually regulate voltage. If there's a way to use them as regular PWM fans please let me know.

You could use something like grid +

I'll tell you how quiet they are, my ft05 comes today

[Giancarlo124]

Sweet. I can't wait to see more of this.

[Guest]

You could use something like grid +

I'll tell you how quiet they are, my ft05 comes today

I really don't want to add more softwares if it's not necessary since Asus AI Suite will be running anyways. I'm not familiar with the grid + but it looks like Linus and Luke wasn't a big fan of it.

Can it handle 0% a.k.a. turning off the fans?

Any feedback on the silverstone fans would be awesome. But I'd buy 182s instead of 181s. Also putting a fan in front of a rad could change the sound characteristics a lot. Are you going to use a 180mm rad?

I stil have time to decide. The size of the case/frame is the same as when I've planned it around the 180x360s.

I'll probably orderd the profiles and sheet metals tomorrow but it will take some time to arrive.

[spwath]

I really don't want to add more softwares if it's not necessary since Asus AI Suite will be running anyways. I'm not familiar with the grid + but it looks like Linus and Luke wasn't a big fan of it.

Can it handle 0% a.k.a. turning off the fans?

Any feedback on the silverstone fans would be awesome. But I'd buy 182s instead of 181s. Also putting a fan in front of a rad could change the sound characteristics a lot. Are you going to use a 180mm rad?

I stil have time to decide. The size of the case/frame is the same as when I've planned it around the 180x360s.

I'll probably orderd the profiles and sheet metals tomorrow but it will take some time to arrive.

The ap181 are better than ap182

I'll tell you what they are like

[Guest]

The material for the case have been ordered. Unfortunately no answer from the companies. I hope I'll hear something next week. It's silly the fasteners, screws and stuff costs more then the profiles themself.
Also I've been looking into power supplies and run into something. Both the EVGA supernova and the Seasonic platinum have 28pin output for the 24pin motherboard connector. why is that? Before, I've thought they use straight 24 to 24pin cables. That would be the cleanest look but seems like there's no such PSU. In that case I'd probably go with the seasonic platinum.



Anybody knows why they do this? Is it just easier for them or are there any other reasons? I've never used a fully modular PSU so I don't know how the 24pin cable looks like up close.
And here's a quick render with some mesh over the fans:
 

I hope I could build the cage this year.

[Guest]

So I finally got the profiles and a few fasteners, still need a bunch of stainless screws and the Aluminium sheets. Unfortunately I have to wait a few more weeks/a month for those.
After a bunch of drilling and tapping I got this far:

(There are more holes and tapped ends than meets the eye)
 

I just love the looks of these profile "constructions":



Tomorrow is more drilling and hopefully I could put together the whole cage. (should be interesting tho', I cut one of my fingers really bad while making a drill template)

[Norman_the_Owl]

Wow, that is really nice looking.

This might be the first one of these type of builds to actually come together

[Guest]

Wow, that is really nice looking.

This might be the first one of these type of builds to actually come together

 

Thank you. Have you seen a PC case/frame like this before? Or just ideas?

So I got the frame together and only screwed up one pair of holes which is less than I've thought I would.

Only one side is missing:

 

 

Mandatory 'ninja' cat picture (she could not care less):

 

More pictures:

 

 

Only slightly bigger than my Fractal Design Arc Midi R2:

The corner pieces will have covers, I just haven't put them on yet.

Now it's waiting for the sheets, screws and some money to buy stuff...

[Norman_the_Owl]

 

Thank you. Have you seen a PC case/frame like this before? Or just ideas?

I've seen some, finished, and some ideas. I really like custom cases like this, especially as it's not nearly difficult  as making one of bent aluminum sheets.

[Maki Role]

The material for the case have been ordered. Unfortunately no answer from the companies. I hope I'll hear something next week. It's silly the fasteners, screws and stuff costs more then the profiles themself.

Also I've been looking into power supplies and run into something. Both the EVGA supernova and the Seasonic platinum have 28pin output for the 24pin motherboard connector. why is that? Before, I've thought they use straight 24 to 24pin cables. That would be the cleanest look but seems like there's no such PSU. In that case I'd probably go with the seasonic platinum.

 

 

Pinouts like that are the bane of modders and sleevers around the world.  It's frustrating beyond belief why so many manufacturers refuse to use proper pinouts, there's no valid reason for them not to be 1:1.  If you're interested in finding a PSU with a good layout, Corsair tend to be good on that front.  I know the layout on my old AX1200 was very straightforward, I'm working with an RM650 atm and its pinout is pure bliss, almost entirely 1:1.  I think there's only one double wire in the whole 24 pin, the 8 pin EPS is 1:1, PCIe 8 pins have one double wire again, the rest being 1:1.  I would assume they use the same layout on all their recent modular PSUs?  Have a look for units made for other brands by the same OEM that Corsair uses too, could knock some pennies off without sacrificing performance.

[Guest]

Pinouts like that are the bane of modders and sleevers around the world.  It's frustrating beyond belief why so many manufacturers refuse to use proper pinouts, there's no valid reason for them not to be 1:1.  If you're interested in finding a PSU with a good layout, Corsair tend to be good on that front.  I know the layout on my old AX1200 was very straightforward, I'm working with an RM650 atm and its pinout is pure bliss, almost entirely 1:1.  I think there's only one double wire in the whole 24 pin, the 8 pin EPS is 1:1, PCIe 8 pins have one double wire again, the rest being 1:1.  I would assume they use the same layout on all their recent modular PSUs?  Have a look for units made for other brands by the same OEM that Corsair uses too, could knock some pennies off without sacrificing performance.

Thank you man!

I'll def. have a look around since I'll have quite some time before I buy the PSU.

Since that post I've seen Silverstone has a 24pin out if I'm right, not sure how many crossing is involved and what about the other cables though.

 

http://youtu.be/kLAx1aAj3KE?t=8m52s

 

@8:52 It looks like even this has some double cables in the 24 pin.

I'm checking the Corsair AX860i now.

[simook]

Any build that has a minimalistic case is a winner in my book. Subbed.

[mournfulbarrel]

super cool design for the case and build. what did you construct the frame out of?

[Guest]

Any build that has a minimalistic case is a winner in my book. Subbed.

Thank you very much. I'm not sure if this counts as minimalistic since I'll use 2 waterloops but other than that I try to keep everything minimal, short and clean.

 

super cool design for the case and build. what did you construct the frame out of?

It's made from aluminium profiles with T-nut slots on each side. It's used for building machine frames. Comes in many sizes and many types of fasteners. I've used the 20x20mm "system".

Here's 2 companies I know (US,EU): http://www.8020.net/T-Slot-1.asp http://www.item24.co.uk/en/home/products/product-catalogue/products/profiles.html

[Guest]

Not a big update, but I got the sheets, so hopefully tomorrow I will measure and drill a few holes.

 

 

A few screws and stuff I'll be using:

 

While I was waiting for the materials I started planning the front I/O.
I probably will make my own USB 3.0 cable since the ones you can buy are quite short for hiding them nicely. I could hack one up and extend the cables but that would look quite ugly IMO. The one problem I only found half of the 19 pin connector. Why don't they sell the shourd as well for this: http://www.moddiy.com/products/USB-3.0-19%252dPin-%7B47%7D-20%252dPin-IDC-Connector-%252d-Female.html ? I'm not sure if I could take apart one from an existing cable...

I've drawn the PCB-s for the USB connectors and a small "fan-hub". 2x3 fans. 1 power input from the PSU and 2 PWM controls using 1-1 of the fans in both groups.

 

Also I quickly made an SSD indicator LED and reset switch. I only used a small breadbord. Quick and dirty. The switch will only have a small hole above it. I rarely use my reset switch. (1-2 times a year?)

 

[HellaflushMcSwaggins]

This is going to be good

[Weck]

Really interested how this is going to turn out

[clarkmcc]

Yessssssss moreeee