[WIP] A Custom Chassis

[Lost2Frostbite]

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to 

 

 

This is a custom chassis built from the ground up

 

 

All White

 

 

 

 

 

I am building this cases for my current rig and be able to water cool it in the future.

 

 

The interior frame will be constructed of 0.5 mm metal and the outside panels of 1.0 mm thick metal and Plexiglas for the side window.

 

 

This build is out of pure interest for computers and my dream of becoming an industrial designer.

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are concept drawings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are quick drawings and loads of measurements:

 

 

 

 

 

I know I could of bought a I/O, PCI-E, and Motherboard plate but where is the fun in that?

 

 

So here are quick sketches of long research and measurements to create my own back-plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sketch Up designs of the internal chassis:

 

 

 

 

 

These mock ups only include the interior frame due to the fact that Sketch Up is not ideal for folding in 3D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Process:

 

 

 

 

 

1- First step is to build the interior frame

 

 

2- Create outer shell and cut Plexiglas to size

 

 

3- Glass Blast the metal and paint it

 

 

4- Details 

 

 

5- Rebuild system

 

 

6- Watercool the system

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion:

 

 

 

 

 

I cannot find the perfect case for me, so I am building my own. I am tired of black cases and builds with a bit of red and green, so I am building one with color.

 

 

The final product will be slimmer and a bit longer than a Bitfenix Prodigy but will be roughly the same height.

 

 

I do not have money to spend on watercooling so the last step won't be for a while (couples months maybe a year or two).

 

 

All of this is being built with house tools (except the glass blasting), no lazer cutting or machinery mills.

 

 

The budget is unknown but wont go over 200$ (hopefully), after all I am paying for all this by myself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updates:

 

 

 

 

 

1-Back Panel

 

 

2-Motherboard Tray Part 1

 

 

3-Motherboard Tray Part 2

 

 

I will be posting short links in this section for updates to prevent you from finding them later on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy this as much as I will

 

[Rheinwasser]

looking forward to this!

[Liam-McShane]

[CtW]

My face:

[mvitkun]

Makes me think of the Parvum case.

[Lost2Frostbite]

Makes me think of the Parvum case.

which one?

[mvitkun]

which one?

http://www.parvumsystems.com/product/parvum-systems-s1-0-black

[Lost2Frostbite]

http://www.parvumsystems.com/product/parvum-systems-s1-0-bl

I dont think so, more like a simplistic Corsair 350D but smaller

[Darkiiss]

I can't wait to see you finish this...Keep us posted...

[Paulandpedro]

Good looking idea. Look forward to seeing ur progress.

[Guest Emrye]

Looks great so far! Wish I had the funds to make my own case. :C

[Lost2Frostbite]

Update 1: Back panel 

 

I actually started this project a week or two ago so I have the pictures but I have to re size them or they wont upload, so here you go enjoy.

 

 

My bending rig, I have a 90 degree metal bar that I clamp down and hit the metal with a piece of wood and a hammer. 

 

 

My first try was a bit rough but I get better, beside I am almost sure I will have to cut the edge for the exterior shell to be round. 

 

 

 

I have done a lot of measuring but nothing beats the product itself. I have an old computer with components to help me measure everything. 

 

 

 

 

I thought drilling the whole way around would make it easier and finish with the dremel, but it did not so dremel all around!

 

 

 

 

I am missing the PCI-E bracket which I added later on. 

 

 

[origx36]

great looking case.

can you tell me in what 3d software have you made the mock up???

[Father Fuzzy]

ambitious project  :wub:

 

way to cut that puppy up 

[Lost2Frostbite]

great looking case.

can you tell me in what 3d software have you made the mock up???

Google Sketch up it's free

[origx36]

Google Sketch up it's free

thanx

[asusfan]

looks good so far, i am also in the stages of designing my own thick aluminium case on paper then will do it on the computer, i think for the extreme builder its the way to go as shows your not just selecting and putting components together, but designing and building a full rig.

 

Can't wait to see some more progress...

[Lost2Frostbite]

Update 2: Motherboard Part 1

 

PCI-E hole 

 

 

8 pin EPS and 24 pin cable holes, I realized it was going to be hard to do my round shapes so I will be putting in white U-chanel rubber If I can find some. If you know where to get some please tell me

 

 

 

The small holes are close to the edge of the MB to allow small cables to pass trough but not have the holes showing. 

 

 

 

 

Final cut for the MB tray.

 

 

 

My amazing bending skills!

 

 

 

More coming tomorrow feel free to ask question

[TheBlairventure]

Wow, this looks great so far. Looking forward to more!

[Lost2Frostbite]

Wow, this looks great so far. Looking forward to more!

thanks

[ForsakenLive]

How are you going to fit the side panels to the case?

[AuXDubz]

It is always great to see when people design stuff before making it...

[Lost2Frostbite]

How are you going to fit the side panels to the case?

The 1mm thick metal I will be using will be bent to fit the bottom, top and sides. The window will be cut to size Plexiglas and the back panel I am not sure yet but most likely 1mm thick metal too.

[Lost2Frostbite]

It is always great to see when people design stuff before making it...

Thank You !

[Lost2Frostbite]

Update 3: Motherboard Part 2

 

Second part of the Motherboard tray to show of how it fits in. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have class this week and I am going to be busy but I will take photos of my most recent work to post later in the week.