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Hi :) !

 

Time for a new Scratch Build!

(Last one I did was Little Scratch:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/26897-first-scratch-build-ecs-modmen-contest/ )

 

This new build is also going to be a “Little” Build, with this time enough room for a real GPU!

But still a super compact gaming PC!

 

The main goal is to make a 7 liter case. To give you an idea of how small that actually is:

 

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In this case there has to be room for;

mini-ITX MoBo,

5x 2,5 inch harddiscs,

SFX powersupply

and a big graphics card like the GTX 980!

Ofcourse everything has to be cooled quietly ;)!

 

I used material from this old Dell server case that I got from my uncle. Lots of material for a very small case!

 

 

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All of the parts are cut out by hand, the good old fashioned way!

 

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Soldering with a soft solder containing tin and silver.

 

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The frame as it is now.

 

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Next update I'll finish the framework and start making the plexiglass parts!  :D

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Very nice. Followed.

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Interesting...

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schmexy :D will definately keep an eye on this :)

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Thanks for the comments!
 
The colour scheme for this build will be:
Mysterious Black, Dangerous Red and Glorious Gold…
Or.. just Black, red and gold 8-)
 
The case will be matt black and on the inside there will be a lot of plexiglass ellements 
below you can see a few tests with a LED and transparent red acryllics.
 
pieces cut out with a lasercutter:
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Always fun to take off the protection foil!
 
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Unfortunately the Red plexiglass is not suitable for transmitting the light. Even when I sand the surface it just doesn’t want to glow. So in the end I decided to use transparent plexiglass and added some nice engraved lines to the parts.
This works perfectly!
 
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As you see everything has to be made fit by hand. Unfortunately the laser cant fix this for me so I just have to do it the good old fasioned way!

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Woooowww...

 

I'm impressed

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How did you create those mesh type parts into the parts directly...? I want to know since i also want to create a mesh type hole on the top of my Case for more air flow... and installl fans or radiators(if i go for water cooling in future) there. Otherwise will go for full hole cut using a hole saw for dual fans.

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Very cool. Followed

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How did you create those mesh type parts into the parts directly...? I want to know since i also want to create a mesh type hole on the top of my Case for more air flow... and installl fans or radiators(if i go for water cooling in future) there. Otherwise will go for full hole cut using a hole saw for dual fans.

 

For the vents I used mesh sheet metal. I cut out the shapes I wanted en then soldered them inside de case. I used tin/silver solder for the entire case with a torch because then you get invisible seams.

Much easier then drilling all the holes yourself :)

This is the type of Mesh sheet metal I used!

 

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Update number 3 :) !

 

The GPU fits excactly inside the case!

 

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This is the Sugo 11L and the GPU just doesn’t fit. 

 

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The plexiglass parts have all been made to fit the case perfectly!

 

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There will be black plexiglass on the inside of the case to cover up all the seams. And to give a nice change in finish (matt paint and shiny plexi). In the Plexiglass plates I drilled holes for ventilation.

 

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I made all of the corners of the plexi fit to the frame. Not very precisely but In the end you will not see the edges! And ofcourse a picture with my bird; “pixel’ ;)

 

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Completely covered my workshop before spray painting! (been there, done that ;) last time everything was covered in yellow paint)

 

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Because the case has been build out of zinc plated steel I had to use a special kind of spray paint.

 

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I painted the case with a matt black finish!

 

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Thats it for today :) !

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Wow, I'm liking the lay out a lot. Can't wait to see more!

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For the vents I used mesh sheet metal. I cut out the shapes I wanted en then soldered them inside de case. I used tin/silver solder for the entire case with a torch because then you get invisible seams.

Much easier then drilling all the holes yourself :)

This is the type of Mesh sheet metal I used!

 

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Thanks for the Info. will look around if i get this then suerly will solder them to my case.

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I'm curious to know how the motherboard is going to be mounted. It looks amazing already though.

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Thanks for the Info. will look around if i get this then suerly will solder them to my case.

 

Great! If you need any advice feel free to ask :) !

 

I'm curious to know how the motherboard is going to be mounted. It looks amazing already though.

 

Thanks, the next update I will show you how the GPU and Motherboard are placed inside the frame! Hope you like it!

 

 

Anndddd another update...  :D 

 
This time the case feet.
Ofcourse I used the transparant plexi again so when you install a red LED the whole thing will illuminate!
 
Cut with the laser: black plexi, transparent plexi and black foam.
 
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First sandpaper everything, and than creating a matt surface with a scotch brite pad.
 
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Than...creating a hamburger ;)! In the bottom of the case I made 4 holes where I can install leds that lead directly into the second transparant plexi layer. Then you will get red illuminated case feet!
I used sandpaper on the plexiglass to help te glue stick better to the surface. A matt surface means better attachment.
 
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Everything glued together with epoxy...
 
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Just a few small tests with a red LED light. The battery that I use doesn't have so much power but just to give you an idea :)!
 
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Pixel is also enjoying himself with the LEDs ;)
 
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PCI express cable also mounted into the frame.
 
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Next step is to fit everything inside the case :)
 
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Looks so sick. Please keep us updated.

༼ つ ◕_◕༽つ GIB 960 ༼ つ ◕_◕༽つ

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nice build, awesome bird

 

I sooooooo love case mods

 

Looks so sick. Please keep us updated.

 

Great :D ! Thanks for the comments!

 

This time a very short update! December is always a crazy busy month so the progress on 7L is a little slower!

I have a few pictures of the Motherboard and graphicscard fit inside the build.

Hope you like it and maybe it gives a better view on the placement of all the hardware :)!

 

Here can see how the motherboard fits inside the case.

 

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The graphicscard fits really nice and the back of it will be completely covered with a custom made backplate :D!

 

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The back of the case.

 

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Ok, so that was it for today ;)!

As I said earlier, December is always a very busy month! And this saturday I have a exposition where I will show my own jewellery collection and “freshly made” new USB drives.

Just to give you an idea..

My first collection of jewellery, Frivolité!

 

 

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And…. A silver USB with Fluor plexiglass and a Yellowgolden USB with a wooden inlay!

 

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Big difference in style between the two of them but that keeps things interesting ;)!

 

 

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The updates never disappoint.

༼ つ ◕_◕༽つ GIB 960 ༼ つ ◕_◕༽つ

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