MetallicAcid

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Update 4 Lots of modding! Hey guys and girls! I have a nice sized update with lots of different modding Here you will see the installation of a new power button, new custom cables for the PSU, new case feet and cutting a larger hole into the motherboard tray for the CPU cooler bracket! So, lets start with the new case feet! Next up we have the motherboard tray cut out, which allows for the bracket of the CPU cooler to sit without pressing against, and flexing the PCB Here I bore out the hole to a larger diameter, then install a 16mm vandal switch And last up I create some custom length cables. Fine tuning will come in a later update, as well as some gorgeous cables sleeve More updates coming up real soon guys, so stick around Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

Redefining is what I do mate! Even my last project was named Redefine as I intend to redefine what modding actually is. Thank you kind sir. Lots of love is going into the project! It feels nice getting back into using only hand tools, and some light machinery to help with the bigger cuts Cheers Burner. It is a shame that I went through 4-5 variations before deciding on the ultimate one I liked. I always think of ways of improving the design, and sometimes it just takes alot of time to complete. A masterpiece is never complete I once heard Thank you sheen! I work hard on getting everything perfect, and it can take several tries and lots of cuts/filing/sanding to get it just right. Using the Dremel is a bitch IMHO, and I always cut 1-2mm from the intended edge. Then I file the rest, and finish by sanding with a long piece of wood to ensure a straight edge. Very time consuming!! If I had a CNC of my own or one close by that was free to use then I would use it, but I have just alot of free time (ironically at my place of employment) to think of a design, cut a prototype and file tweak it to what you see in this project build log. Perhaps I can make a video of it one day More updates coming up this week guys, stick around! /J

Hey @MrEB and thank you for the kind words!!!!! I am glad that you finally came back to LTT and checked back on my TJ07 project I have already had an extreme amount of success since this project was completed, and I have my readers to thank for that as without their (and your support) then I wouldn't have the drive to continue perfecting my art! Thank you once again for reading, and I hope to see you at any of my other projects! /J

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Update 3 PSU shroud fabrication Hello and welcome my friends! This update is long overdue! I wish to have had all of the hardware photographed and posted in the build log before I got on with the real modding, but it seems that I might have a late sponsor wishing to provide some RAM to this glorious project! The communication is taking a while, so I thought that I would just reserve a post in the thread and edit that once I get the RAM in. Well, this update is me fabricating a PSU shroud. This design process is just firing from the hip, and finding something that I am happy with on the spot as opposed to the meticulous planning and 3D rendering that I have been known to do. This is because the work computer is a piece of crap and unusable, and most of my free time I have to mod is actually when I am at work (ironically haha!). I wish to talk you guys through the design process to near completion! Version 1 of the shroud was with the PSU being at the bottom of the chassis, and the shroud being tall so that I could mount an SSD and do something cool with the sleeved cables. Although I liked this design, I thought that it would make the inside seem very cramped considering that it takes up a third of the inside space. Version 2 of the shroud was created with the thinking that the PSU would be attached to the front panel, lifted up from the floor of the chassis. This is so that full GPU would have been able to be used in this chassis. Then I created this version of the shroud which went all the way to the floor anyways which defeated the purpose of moving the PSU in the first place. It is really exciting to play around with placing the parts in different areas of the chassis, as one can open up so many new possibilities to improve on the original design or layout. At one point I was going to install dual 120mm fans in the bottom, just because I could.. I decided not to do so for the sake of clean design, and as this PC is such a power easy beast then I do not need the extreme cooling solution. Version 3 of the shroud is with the PSU back on the floor (indecisive much?) and a small shroud that covers just the unit itself. I had the PSU rotated so that the cables would come out of the side of the shroud and back up to the motherboard. I didn't like this version though as it was the version 2 shroud cut to size and bent to fit. It didn't really sit flush with the front panel, and the black mesh didn't work with the overall theme. Version 4 - The final version. This version is perfect Sits great, it is flush, cables show great, all brushed... Mmmm The big reveal coming soon What do you guys think? I have made sooo much more progress already to show, like a new power button, custom cables, new case feet and much more, and will get some more updates out for your reading pleasure as soon as I have the time! Stick around Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates.. Parts and stuff! Reserved for last parts update

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates... Parts and stuff! A powerpacket of a discrete graphics card, the EVGA GTX750Ti 2GB ITX looks the part, and fits perfectly (literally - physically!). Not to mention it is powered by the PCIE lane, so there is less cable clutter helping the aesthetics of the project! Hope to get in the RAM soon, then I will have everything that I need to get the PC up and running. Some design and modding will come later in the week as well! Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates... Parts and stuff! Thank you to Inet and OCZ who have provided an OCZ ARC100 240GB SSD to this project! Daniel at Inet has been really supportive with helping me by contacting OCZ and acquiring a sample of OCZ's legendary ARC100 SSD, which have been tested to run at least 5times their rated limit. Also, the build quality of this SSD is solid featuring an all aluminium chassis. More updates coming very soon! Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

It is sooooo tiny!! The cables are the PP05-E super flexible, all black short cable kit. http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=438 That phone has been thrown out since I took those photos. I did upgrade to Iphone 6 though It is expensive, but the power packed into this little footprint is definitely something to be reckoned with. /J

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates... Parts and stuff! This SFX PSU SX600-G has been entrusted to me by Marie at SilverStone. Too much power for this rig, but if I ever upgrade my GPU to something more power hungry, then I have it covered Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates... Parts and stuff! This Z97N-WIFI motherboard has been sponsored by: Thank you to Josefin and Ted at Gigabyte who believe in my work, and who have provided this motherboard to my latest project. The colour scheme matches perfectly, and all of the functionality I need for a HTPC is there. Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

Most any SLR camera will get the job done but the most important factor in photography is lighting. I use a full bay window, and a reflector on the opposite of the subject to give even light from both sides. Cheers!! I have some more hardware porn coming to you guys tonight /J

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates... Parts and stuff! This time we take a look at the CPU. Intel Pentium G3258 Dual Core CPU. Perfect for light gaming and home theater [ Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Updates.. Parts and stuff! Hey guys and girls!! I would like to continue this build log with showing most of the parts which I have collected so far, with the rest pf them shown later on. This project would probably not have happened without the help of my sponsors Inet, Gigabyte, OCZ, SilverStone, Cryorig and Raijintek, so thank you once again! Intermittent updates will appear with these parts over the next few days, then we get to the nitty gritty action! Cryorig H7 Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

Correct!! I hope that this project provides inspiration for budding modders just to take a look at the inside of their PC - whatever their hardware - and do something special and personal to their rig! Cheers buddy! I hope that you enjoy the rest of the project /J

The soundcard was actually sold off as it was not necessary according to the client. Thank you so much mate! I loved the sleeving too, especially around at the back. Cheers byalaxandr It was a pleasure working on this project with the high end hardware! /J

Great job with the video James! A cut above the rest, like everything else you do!! /J

Firstly I just want to say thank you for an already awesome response to this mini project!! Just rounding up any sponsors willing to invest. Harder than it may seem due to the sheer cost of this project.. Thanks mate! WHOOOHOOOOOOOOO! I have considered 2x 120 radiators. One on the back, and one on the floor. This concept would only work of course if I swap the orientation back to stock, then move the PSU up beside the GPU. I am not convinced that the watercooling is needed though as the GPU already has it's own air supply drawing air from the HDD/SSD holes in the bottom. You really want me to stop?? Correct! I like the smaller projects as well as I can focus more on the smaller details, and really think creative about how to fix various problems. Thanks buddy, it has already been a blast! /J

Hey guys! Just letting you know that I have started a new project, which can be found here http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/322330-elegance-by-metallicacid/#entry4381088 Please come and watch Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

Nice to have you back spwath! Thanks mate! I could have used the lower end model. I was planning on an SLI SFF build which the 600w was perfect for, but that got put on permanent hold So I used here instead If it is too noisy, I will swap it for the 500w SX500-LG by SilverStone, with the 120mm fan /J

Yeah man. I have next to no down time when it comes to building and modding The orientation is nice when stock, and does allow for the HDD/SSDs to be installed. I would like to see just 2 more screw holes so that whoever buys this chassis can do what I did without modification. This would make the chassis modular and customisable. The panels can already be swapped and set in any orientation too Well let's hope that Raijintek rewards me when you do buy one Whoohoooooo!!! (BTW I am Australian ) Thank you sir! /J

Thanks guys! Custom length cables should do the trick /J

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/322330-elegance-by-metallicacid/ Maybe you guys would be interested in my new project log? /J

MetallicAcid's Thank you to my sponsors: Update 1 Chassis photoshoot and inverting the inverted orientation. Upon closer inspection of this lovely chassis, I noticed this chassis has a very simplified construction, which is using only screws. I also noticed that the chassis sides can be mirrored in a way that I can reverse the motherboard orientation with almost no modding! So I went ahead and reversed it Let's start with the chassis photoshoot, and some playing around: After flipping the motherboard like this, I noticed that I just needed to drill and tap 2 M4 screw holes. So I went ahead with this mod: This is an awesome and easy mod that almost anyone can do. This is also a great way to fix the thermals of any GPU which is used as it will be able to draw in fresh air from under the chassis, where the HDD/SSD holes are. If you want maximum airflow, you can always pull out your trusty Dremel and get to cutting. Just think about a dust filter and you will be fine Remember that this chassis is aluminium, and SilverStone's magnetic dust filters will not work.. I really hope you have enjoyed this mod, and might want to try the same thing yourself Kind regards, Justin "MetallicAcid" Ohlsen

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