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Koolance makes great quality liquid components at a great price. This is 2nd build this year that utilized all Koolance's latest blocks and components. Everything installed nicely. Last night I created Star Trek style badges for the rear 140mm exhaust and front bezel grill while binge watching the Walking Dead. I want a brushed steel look for both of these. Epoxied acrylic onto back of badges, to raise them off surface just a tad 120mm version Overkill fan ring from Ronnie Hara's "Game of Thrones" build. I've made 140mm version of the rear exhaust fan ion this build, PC Cooling Fan Grills, 80mm, 120mm, 140mm, 200mm, 230mm

Our 1st wave of parts has arrived. Here is our parts list from Koolance.com, I've linked everything below and waiting for Res and pumps. 1x http://koolance.com/rp-452x2-dual-5-25in-reservoir-for-1-2-pmp-450-s-pumps 2x http://koolance.com/pmp-450-pump-id-13mm-1-2in 1x Koolance 380i CPU Block http://koolance.com/cpu-380i-processor-water-block 1x Koolance Drain Valve, http://koolance.com/vlv-bl1x2-ball-valve 2x http://koolance.com/nozzle-coupling-adapter-swiveling-male-male 1x Pair of 3-way SLI Bridge connectors for liquid cooling, http://koolance.com/video-connecting-block-2-cards-cnt-vdb1 3x http://koolance.com/video-card-vga-nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-x-water-block-vid-nxttnx 3x 980 GTX Backplates, http://koolance.com/video-card-vga-nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-x-back-plate-acc-pltnxttnx

Thank you tuning in and commenting! I mentioned starting another Star Trek theme project on my Twitter and majority of responses suggested adding a Warp Drive. We already committed to using the Koolance RP-450X2 Dual 5.25in Reservoir, so a Warp Drive theme Reservoir didn't make sense. (I promise making one if I ever do a 3rd Star Trek theme PC) My 1st Trek build was for Comic-Con and David Gerrold, I partnered with Mike Okuda, who designed sets for the Next Generation series. The PC case was based on Spock's Tricorder. This Warp Drive from Playmates will serve as our Power and Hard Drive activity meter. I got this set for a song on Craiglist

Thanks for checking out my build and commenting guys! Will gave me license to adapt whichever Trek genre I wanted. I'm grabbing inspiration with a bit of the original series, cause I want to create an memorial plaque for Nimoy, and maybe the enterprise artwork from next gen, only because theres more higher quality artwork of the ship avail on the net. Next stage for this build was cutting a window in to chassis and shroud. This will be for viewing the Enterprise Warp Drive HD Activity meter. I used a Dremel with cutting wheel to make the first incision, then a Jigsaw with 18 TPI bi-metal cutting blade. The edges were filed before installing Black Edge trim u-channel on the chassis. I may place a Light Blue transparent window over the opening or leave it as is. Black U-channel Rubber edge trim for finishing window or fan cut-outs, http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/u-channel-pc-computer-window-rubber-trim-molding-cable-management/

@Maybach123, Possibly if time allows, otherwise I will post video of completed build @Hman1250, Thanks! @NoobCase, Thanks for comment!

I'm back in the workshop with another build. This will be a liquid cooled 3-way 980 GTX gaming system for a friend. I'll post photos of the hardware as it arrives to me. The theme will be inspired by Star Trek. I'll be performing some case mods to the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full tower case. I really like this case for it's features. I'll be hardlining with 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID, Mnpctech offers 24" & 12" pre-cut tubes here, http://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-alphacool-ek-bitspower-hardwarelabs-heatkiller-liquid-cooling/petg-tube-clear-bend-petg-tubing-mnpctech/ fyi: will be expanding into metric sizes later this year PETG Liquid Tube Cutter, http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/petg-and-pvc-ratchet-tube-cutter.html Silicone Bending Cord for Acrylic or PETG, http://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-alphacool-ek-bitspower-hardwarelabs-heatkiller-liquid-cooling/silicon-bending-insert-for-3-8-id-rigid-acrylic-or-petg-tubing-1-2-od.html I created a full view replacement window panel so Will can show off the hardware in his Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case. It's CNC machined from 3/8" thick 100% cast acrylic. Remove this Black factory case screw. You will replace it with the included Black Thumb screw included with the panel. The bottom of the clear panel has groove that mounts over the lip of the Phanteks chassis. The clear panel is mounted onto the chassis vertically, from the bottom first. The clear panel includes this custom made lock washer. The raised portion of the washer must be positioned over the clear panel. Use the included Black Thumb screw and lock washer to fasten in the clear panel. I like the clean look of this Antec 380 front grill The very 1st "Ph-antecs" case mod Shrouding the Phanteks Luxe chassis is really easy.... Just make a cardboard template Used my template to cut a piece of White opaque acrylic... everything took less than 30 mins... I will use adhesive backed velcro to attached the shroud, so it's easily removed. Stay Tuned for more soon!

Just finished and listed the Enthoo Primo version here, http://mnpctech.com/phanteks-case-mods/ You need to remove the 5.25 optical bay and the bottom 240/280 fan radiator bracket (pictured below). I looked into every scenario possible to avoid this, but it was unavoidable for creating an unobstructed view into the chassis.

Hey gang, I've received a lot of inquiries this week asking where I've posted my free templates?! for PC cooling fans and radiators LINK, http://mnpctech.com/pc-cooling-fan-templates.html They're handy if you're cutting your own holes for fans or radiators. Sizes include 60mm, 80mm, 92mm, 120mm, 140mm. Just join the dual radiator templates to create a large template for 360, 420 and radiators. Before printing, you must select "None" for page scaling in your print dialogue box. There is also video guide at top of page on using Hole Saw Attachments to make fan holes in your PC chassis or panels. Have fun and don't forget to wear proper eye protection when using power tools!

Unfortunately all of the cases you suggested have plastic or exterior panels that "pop-off" with push tabs, so not good candidates for adding handles. Based on what you listed, and if you want to add bolt-on handles, I suggest looking at a MATX tower with steel or aluminum exterior top panel. Here are some suggestions Fractal Design Core 1300 Silverstone Temjin TJ08B Cooler Master N200 Corsair 350 and Thank you for the shout out guys! edit, we just finished making these machined billet pc case handles, http://mnpctech.com/pc-case-lan-party-gaming-carry-top-server-tower-handles/billet-grooved-handles.html

I like the one large opening. I share all of the steps for installing mesh in a bezel here, http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/378686-fractal-design-define-s-asus-maximus-vii-watercooled-pc/