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Washed out. I've decided to keep the other side simple and just go with the LCARS style blue stripes. I'm going to relocate the Nimoy image to the Black top grill, so I can have planet Vulcan airbrushed in the background. I shared a peek of this case in my latest VLOG. I also share my 2nd version of the clear replacement side panel for Phanteks Enthoo Primo.

By request, I've created a 2nd version of my clear replacement side panel for Phanteks Enthoo Primo,

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Thanks everybody for tuning in and watching! .....annnnd good to see you too, alpenwasser! I received test sample sheet of printed vinyl wrap on Friday. The USS Enterprise will be cut out from the sheet, then applied over the Two tone painted Blue stripes, before the panel will be clear coated with Urethane clear. I did a test piece with a scrap Fractal Design side panel, to confirm the Black ink wouldn't react the urethane. The crease in the sheet was easily removed by re-applying the backing paper. The artwork has really tiny details, so this approach saves lots of time versus weeding out a stencil and being hand airbrushed. Had inverted version made, just to see if I liked it instead of White over Black... still debating TEST piece passed... (made sure Urethane clear wouldn't react to the Black ink)

Deepcool has announced my signature edition Tristellar case, http://www.deepcool.com/product/gamerstorm/2015-09/6_4050.shtml Please let any case manufacturer you know that I would like to continue helping them create new case designs!

Thank you for the subs! I'll be back in my workshop this holiday weekend to make more progress. Heres some of my past custom PC builds and case mods. I'll be trying out Prolimatech's "Ultra Sleek Vortex 12" 120 & 140mm fans. I'll do push/pull fan config on the front with low fin density 240 radiator. I'm still debating what I'll use for the top radiator. I've used their 120mm & 140mm Red Vortex fans in past builds and was pleased with their performance. Factory page with details specs on the 120/140s, http://www.prolimatech.com/en/products/index.asp?itemid=11 Dimension: 120 x 120 x 15mm Bearing Double Ball Bearing Net Weight: 91g Fan Speed: PWM 400 ~ 1300 RPM Noise Level: 7~17 dBA Airflow: 56 CFM Connector: 4 PIN PWM Rated Voltage: 12 V Rated Current: 0.12 Max. Amp Input Power: 1.44 W Input Current: 0.12 Max. Amp MTBF: 100,000 h / 35℃ or 60,000 h / 60℃ Static Pressure: 0.9 mmH2O 120mm Ultra Sleek Vortex 12 140mm Ultra Sleek Vortex 14

For anyone who already owns a White Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, Pro, or Primo who is doing their own case mods, the White aerosol paint that I used is Rust-Oleum's "Stops Rust" line of paints, Model # 7792830, 12 oz. Protective Enamel Gloss White Spray Paint. It's very good match to the factory color. I do recommend applying 4 - 5 coats and topping it off with Enamel Clear to help protect the finish. Rustoleum Product Page, https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust

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No prob! and Thanks again for watching! I'm leaning toward swapping the artwork to Enterprise-D, to make the overall theme more cohesive. Will loves his RAID array. 9x SSDs will require refining our mounting locations in the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, which shares same chassis Phanteks Enthoo Pro. Yesterday I modified the Phanteks factory 3.5" cage mounting base to a 2.5" cage with removable trays from a Supermicro S5 chassis. Using this cage will buy me 5 mounting locations (one on side) while clearing our Warp Core. After making all of the appropriate cuts, I scuffed the cage and base with Scotchbrite, applied SEM Self Etching White primer before applying Rustoleum Gloss White Enamel paint. Tentative plan for the remaining Five SSDs is to two mount two on backside of the Phanteks Luxe chassis and fabricate an illuminated shell for remaining three SSDs. This shell would have the LCARS display covers and be mounted behind the 5.25 bay with a window made in right access panel. Steps in painting parts to match the White Phanteks Enthoo Luxe/Pro/Primo chassis. 1. Scotchbrite surface to promote adhesion for the paint. (Not necessary to remove factory paint) 2. Clear off surfaces with Tack Cloth 3. Apply SEM Self Etching White primer, allow cure for 30 minutes 4. Apply 5 coats in 5 min intervals of Rustoleum brand Gloss White Enamel paint from Home Depot 5. Allow Rustoelum paint to air dry cure for 24 hours before handling 6. (Optional) Apply Matte Clear coat finish to paint. Prepped surface of the Supermicro PC 2.5" Drive cage for custom White paint with Red Scotchbrite, http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/3m-scotchbrite-pads-sanding-buff-scuff-scotch/3m-scotchbrite-pads-en.html

@Zefues, Thank you, for watching and commenting! @vXhanz, I plan to ask David Gerrold, writer for original Trek series to author something for the Nimoy plaque, since they were friends. I had created another Star Trek PC for David a few years, HERE... which was much more detailed with bigger budget. Will's budget is much smaller, and hes using 9x SSDs, which I thought is pretty unique. I usually see 1 or 2 in everyone's builds. So I thought it would be fun to implement LCARS as SSD covers for some of them. Maybe as light box. Maybe as light box. Star Trek LCARS displays were created by using a large pieces of film, backlit by gel lights. Turning individual lights on and off could give the appearance of animation, behind a static piece of film. I’ve read online that some people have had success is making them with Transparencies for Inkjet Printers. I’ve ordered some to experiment. Mike Okuda was responsible for designing the LCARS diagrams, as they’ve become known as Okudagrams.

I'd love to do that schematic drawing, really like how it fills the space on the panel, but fear weeding out all of the intricate details for making the stencil being a really time consuming task.. still debating, Great feedback to consider, Thank you everyone!

Heres some examples I'm playing around with for paint and graphics. Spock's image may change. I want to mill a memorial plaque to place somewhere as well. Today I've been researching different ways to create illuminated LCARS screen that may go on this side or backside of chassis... Maybe as illuminated SSD cover..

Thank you for the support!! I will always TEST components before hardlining. Yesterday I tested the PMP 450/S Vario speed D5 pumps and Koolance RP-452X2 Dual Bay Res Rev 2.0. You can set this up for dual or single loops. I like using this set-up because it's very efficient and saves space inside a chassis this size.

The Enterprise Warp Drive will serve as our HD activity meter. I've cut Darkside RGB light strip to fit inside. I've modified the drive's door with clear acrylic window to view PowerLED mounted inside. Removed top of HD/SSD bay. The Warp Drive will be attached to this for easy installation or removal. Darkside RGB light kits, http://mnpctech.com/pc-led-lights/ https://mnpctech.com/images/companies/3/phanteks_star_trek_enterprise_spock_nimoy_nvidia_evga_intel_gaming_pc_mnpctech_antec9h.jpg Superbright 5mm LED mounted insode Warp Drive door for indicating Power On. RGB light strip inside Warp Drive More to come soon!

Thank you for watching and commenting! ...and illuminate the coaster, too!