Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Star Trek Case Mod, ASUS, 3 way SLI

[Mnpctech]

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!

[pagani123]

are you uploading this to your youtube channel as well?

[Hman1250]

Followed!

[NoobCase]

oohhh.. case mash  up. ...got to see this one through.

[Mnpctech]

@Maybach123, Possibly if time allows, otherwise I will post video of completed build

@Hman1250, Thanks!

@NoobCase, Thanks for comment!

[ELSknutson]

Not fair I want to do this =(  

[Mnpctech]

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/

[k1llampt]

Nice job so far man, following!

[Tech_Dreamer]

Looks pretty neat, nice job..

[Overkilled]

Looks at my Luxe *Sigh

[Mnpctech]

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

[Mnpctech]

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

[Mnpctech]

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

[Necrodead]

Looking just awesome, wish I could justify the cost of those fan rings for myself!

[CtW]

If you took that fan ring grill assembly and set a piece of glass into it, it would make a great coaster.

[Mnpctech]

Thank you for watching and commenting! ...and illuminate the coaster, too!

[Mnpctech]

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!

[NoobCase]

I know you can't Rush good things.... but get this baby done already! warp drive as hdd led is pure awesomeness. I Hope you put a video up showing it in action. I dont think pictures quite does it enough justice?

[spwath]

nice.

subbing

[Mnpctech]

Thank you for the support!!

I will always TEST components before hardlining. Yesterday I tested the PMP 450/S Vario speed D5 pumps and Koolance RP-452X2 Dual Bay Res Rev 2.0. You can set this up for dual or single loops. I like using this set-up because it's very efficient and saves space inside a chassis this size.

[Mnpctech]

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..

[Drixen]

This looks REALLY good.

[ELSknutson]

paint and stickers seem a bit easy don't you think. I would make that portrit of the the ship a 3D model that seems to be coming out of the side of the case/

[CtW]

I like the first one but I think you should mirror the first image of the enterprise and maybe move the image of Spock to below the reactor or onto the PSU cover.

[FuzzyYellow]

Hello from a fellow Minnesotan PC modder!  This is going to be SO awesome! I can't wait to see the final result!