The "Bunnings" Special

[Psmall5]

Hi All, 

 

This project / re-build has been in the works since Xmas. 

 

My initial Build had to be disassembed due to RMA'ing one of my rads.

Whilst that was happening, I got to thinking; how can I hide most of the cables?

 

My answer was to create a Sub-Floor in the case. (i'll post parts list at the end)

Being a 4U server chassis and my lack of metal working skills; I wasnt quite sure on how to do this..... 

So out i get some Cardboard and mock up a template... 

 

Then it was off to Bunnings (they seriously should of sponsored this build, there were so many trips there!!!) 

I decided on using a 1.6mm hot rolled steel sheet.

 

Below is a pic of all the parts being sprayed - the garage was turned into a spray booth due to weather in AUS

All parts were sprayed with the following paints;

 

Primer - Dy Mark Etch Primer

Coat: Dulux Epoxy Enamel (Satin Black)

Top Coat: Epoxy Clear Coat 

 

I managed to spray it all using a $40 spray gun; winning!!

 

 

My initial template called for my SSD's to be mounted in front of the MB (See photos)

However i soon realised this wouldnt leave enough room for the Res to be installed neatly.

 

Therefore; i decided to create an additional "level" on the mid plate for the res. 

 

This allowed me to create holders for the 3 SSD brackets; with enough clearance so that they could be removed if need be. 

 

The two sections are secured with 40mm pieces of 3/16 steel rod coated in heat-shrink to blend into the case. 

All rods have a locknut on either end with the top of the rod having a dome nut for asthetic reasons.

 

I then realised i made a mistake in my plan..... how do i gain access/troubleshoot any cable issues??

I would need to create a hinged section at the front; whereby the cable runs would go. 

 

I could then cut out correctly sized holes for the GPU and MB cables. 

As you can see, my work isn't perfect; but hey... fabrication/metal work is not my daily job! 

 

So it was now time to assemble everything!

 

The build would take up the entire dinning Table

 

 

Night 1:

 

I managed to get a little bit done; g this took much longer than expected.

at present the elements are attached with nuts and bolts; however I'm deciding whether to rivet the parts in.
 

 

 

The notcua fans as we know are not pretty; i've got 4 spares (from other builds) and may attempt to spray them black.

All the cables used for the build have been sleeved with MDPC-X sleeving (4-10mm) depending on the item.

 

The rads have been mounted on the brackets I created. I found a template for a 360 rad on MNPCtech.

I had to modify the template to suit the EK Rad; Adobe CC to the rescue!!

 

Honestly these brackets took blood sweat and tears from me! Two sheets of steel later and many many hours i got them 'right'

Once again there not perfect, but they work! (see pic above)

 

I allowed an extra 30mm clearance from the base; giving me the clearance for cables and the mid plate.

I cut two cable management holes in either side; for fans and custom power switches.

 

To control the fans and RGB; I'm using the aerocool fan hub. This thing is awesome!!

Controls up to 5 fans and 2 RGB strips!!

 

Link: https://www.aerocool.com.tw/us/project7/controller-p7/p7-h1

 

Mounting the controller is on the cards for the next night; I want to work out the best location on the base to mount.

 

For a drain port; I have installed a BitsPower panel adaptor on the mid-plate.

At present I'm probably going to just use soft-tube with EK Compression fittings (but may attempt to use fittings from the panel adaptor to drain port)

 

This is the only soft-tube being used. The remainder will be 16mm Bits Power  hard tube with Bitspower fittings.

 

More updates to follow!

 

 

Feedback and thoughts are welcomed  

[Soxism]

Nice work so far.

 

Bunnings "Special" i instantly thought Snag and Bun. Maybe this is some kind of build that looks like a hotdog?