COSMOS Build

[RobertVanGilder]

Cooler Master Cosmos

Build Log

 

Hi y’all,

 

I’ve been using an old Sharkoon case for my main gaming build. I actually have a build log in the forum. It’s called “Goni”. It’s really cheap, small, and the paint gets chipped of if you scratch it with your nail. So I decided to get a “new” high quality full tower case, so I can fit my radiator inside. I found an “old” Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 on a local store for 50 bucks. It was in great condition and it actually came with 4 fans. But, it’s silver and the cable management sucks.

Last time I tried to use a dremel and paint a case it didn’t work out. This time I won’t cheap out. I will laser cut cable management holes, laser cut for a smoked window, and paint it professionally.

But before we start with the build log, here’s the hardware that I’m using.

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-890XA-UD3

Graphics Card: ATI Sapphire Radeon 6970

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16gb 1600MHz

Storage: 2 WD Green 1TB, 1 WD Black 640GB

Cooling: 360mm Radiator cooling GPU and CPU

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000

Power Supply: AZZA PSAZ-850B14 Dynamo 850W Power Supply

 

Here’s a shot of the case that I bought

 

 

Not too bad for 50 bucks, considering that a couple of years ago it cost 200 bucks.

 

 

Now, here’s a shot of how my rig looks right now.

 

 

Before I start taking apart the old rig, I want to prepare the case so I can send it away for painting and cutting.

 

 

 

As you can see, the cable management is terrible, and it’s still bare steel inside.

 

This is where the windows is going to go

 

 

And these are the cable management holes that I’m going to make (Later on, I also designed a cpu mount hole)

 

 

Here’s a shot of the case naked

 

 

 

Time for emptying the WC setup

 

 

 

Before I sent the case away, I tested the hardware to see how it looks and if I needed to order anything

 

 

 

Turns out, I need some custom cable extenders and a couple of 45 degree fittings.

 

 

Final update for now, the case will arrive in a couple of days!

 

 

(I’m using stock air cooling until the case comes back)

[alpenwasser]

God, I love the Cosmos 1000! I shall keep an eye on this :)

[RobertVanGilder]

God, I love the Cosmos 1000! I shall keep an eye on this :)

 

Thanks buddy! A lot more updates to come! Really excited with the laser cut window and cable management holes that will arrive next week! :)

[extremescouter]

Looks great, I'm looking forward to seeing the final product!

[RobertVanGilder]

Looks great, I'm looking forward to seeing the final product!

Thanks dude! Really excited with this project. I think that this is one of the best cases out there!

[RobertVanGilder]

UPDATE

 

The side panel has arrived after being laser cut.

I’m sending it today for the window installation.

[RobertVanGilder]

UPDATE

 

 

Painted the Spectre Pro fans black on the outside.!

[enRodjavel]

think this is gona be a nice build, =D

[Jimstah87]

Looking good

[RobertVanGilder]

think this is gona be a nice build, =D

Thanks man. I sure hope so! This time, I'm gonna use 1/2 inch tubing. F*ck 10/13mm...It's too thin!

[RobertVanGilder]

Looking good

Thanks so much man! It's going to look so much better when the paint job is done!

[hamsor]

nice build log so far :)

[RobertVanGilder]

nice build log so far :)

Thanks buddy!

[Akula]

Can't go wrong with the Cosmos ;)

[RobertVanGilder]

Can't go wrong with the Cosmos ;)

True dat!

[RobertVanGilder]

UPDATE

 

A bunch of things came in today!

 

Phobya 250mm Reservoir

Noiseblocker E-Loop 120mm Fan

EKWB - UV Blue water

Sharkoon UV Cathodes

45 and 90 degree fittings

Bitfenix 24 pin Blue extension cable

 

[RobertVanGilder]

The case arrived in a black matte color.

 

Started putting everything together

 

Leak testing:

 

FINAL PICTURES

 

 

THANKS FOR KEEPING UP WITH THE UPDATES! Share it on Linus's, and Slick's Twitter Please!

[Austin]

That matte black really looks nice. I love the picture of this build in the dark

[TicTac]

looks nice good job!

[unitus77]

Awesome good work.