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CPU Magazine just tweeted at me.. Apparently my Tristelllar PC is on display at their Quakecon event booth, going on this weekend. It's nice to hear it's being shown at events!

I was asked to share my Deepcool TRISTELLAR Gaming PC Case Mod here. I created this mod  by their request to release as “Bill Owen” signature edition later this year. Here are all of the photos. Feel free to post any questions.
 
"This unique case disrupts the traditional concept of a PC case, splits components into three cabins; three high hardness “V” shape metal frames and full metal shells ensure Tristellar has a reliable and solid structure, the system is not only for an artistic appearance, but also a great cooling performance by separating the most heat-generating parts of a PC. The case supports the latest gaming configuration, it is an excellent choice for gamer or PC builder who want a case with both high performance and aesthetics."
                                 
Deepcool DA700 ATX Power Supply
                               
Deepcool Maelstrom CPU Cooler
 
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 04G-P4-2982-KR Superclocked G-SYNC Support Video Card
 
3x Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)  
 
ASUS Z97I-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
 
Intel Core i7-4790 Haswell Quad-Core 3.6GHz LGA 1150 84W BX80646I74790 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
AVEXIR Blitz 1.1 Series Original (White LED) 8GB Kit (2 x 4GB) Dual Channel 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Module Model AVD3U24001004G-2BZ1
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
I'm using drill bits and attachments from this Craftsman pack


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

My Tristellar limited edition case is set for release by Deepcool this Fall. CPU Magazine published a detailed article about the case in this month's issue. You can read the Digital edition free here, http://www.computerpoweruser.com/DigitalIssues/ComputerPowerUser/CP____1507__/ 
 

 

 

 

I was asked to share my Deepcool TRISTELLAR Gaming PC Case Mod here. I created this mod  by their request to release as “Bill Owen” signature edition later this year. Here are all of the photos. Feel free to post any questions.
 
"This unique case disrupts the traditional concept of a PC case, splits components into three cabins; three high hardness “V” shape metal frames and full metal shells ensure Tristellar has a reliable and solid structure, the system is not only for an artistic appearance, but also a great cooling performance by separating the most heat-generating parts of a PC. The case supports the latest gaming configuration, it is an excellent choice for gamer or PC builder who want a case with both high performance and aesthetics."
                                 
Deepcool DA700 ATX Power Supply
                               
Deepcool Maelstrom CPU Cooler
 
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 04G-P4-2982-KR Superclocked G-SYNC Support Video Card
 
3x Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)  
 
ASUS Z97I-PLUS LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
 
Intel Core i7-4790 Haswell Quad-Core 3.6GHz LGA 1150 84W BX80646I74790 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
AVEXIR Blitz 1.1 Series Original (White LED) 8GB Kit (2 x 4GB) Dual Channel 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Module Model AVD3U24001004G-2BZ1
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
I'm using drill bits and attachments from this Craftsman pack


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome project, dig the Mnpctech fan grill on front, too!

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 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

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!

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/

@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.        

 

yeah, hehe

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

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
 

 

 

 

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
 

 

 

 

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..

@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.        

 

@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.        

 

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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