[Scratch case] Project Duplex

Ace_finland · 23 Oct 2013 at 06:59

Hi,

So this is my new Project for the Cooler Master mod competiton. I still have a bit to design but will start fabricating soon.

It's called Project Duplex and will be a two faced case.
-On one side the motherboard, on the otherside a GPU and ssd's.
-Two seperate loops with a 240radiator each.
- WIll be made out of aluminum and acrylic
- Most of the watercooling will be hidden

Fabricating will start soon!

Ace

jonnyp1993 · 23 Oct 2013 at 07:58

looking forward to this mate, that is a nice design

NoustieChris · 23 Oct 2013 at 08:59

Great looking design. I must be being a bit thick, but how is the GPU going to connect to the PCI-E on the mobo?

shadowscotland · 23 Oct 2013 at 09:03

At a guess - the same way the ssd's do - a cable

NoustieChris · 23 Oct 2013 at 09:20

At a guess - the same way the ssd's do - a cable

Didn't even know you could get a cable to connect the PCIE on to the board remotely...

Cheers

weirdGuy · 23 Oct 2013 at 09:22

Looks like a cross between your CM Test Bench build & a Parvum! Very excited to see this finished.

BuZ · 23 Oct 2013 at 11:58

Sounds amazing, if I am valued to attach and input my personal opinion.

Ace_finland · 23 Oct 2013 at 12:14

jonnyp1993 said:
looking forward to this mate, that is a nice design

Thx buddy!

NoustieChris said:
Great looking design. I must be being a bit thick, but how is the GPU going to connect to the PCI-E on the mobo?

With a pci-e "extension" cable

There are cheap ones everywhere and then there are good ones which are quite overpriced, I'm hoping the cheap one will work, otherwise i will just have to fork out over a 100€ for the shielded one :s

shadowscotland said:
At a guess - the same way the ssd's do - a cable

You are correct sir!

weirdGuy said:
Looks like a cross between your CM Test Bench build & a Parvum! Very excited to see this finished.

Yes, There are things i don't like bout the test bench, so this is in one way a second chance

Have seen the Pavrum a few times but never thought about it. (just checked their hompege) They do have a similar feeling and style

BuZ said:
Sounds amazing, if I am valued to attach and input my personal opinion.

I love personal opinions

As i said its not a 100% ready so i can always make changes if i get good ideas

Aneskimo · 23 Oct 2013 at 13:08

weirdGuy said:
Looks like a cross between your CM Test Bench build & a Parvum! Very excited to see this finished.

My 1st thought aswell, I like it :cool:

Hakanese · 23 Oct 2013 at 14:46

Ooooo.. You're going to hide the cooling in between the ssd/gpu side and the mobo sides. This looks really interesting, I look forward to seeing how you do this.
This looks like a smart build with a nice twist on the cooling.

Mole. · 23 Oct 2013 at 16:31

Looks very smart, my only comment would be to ask if you are planning on housing anything in the top section? As I would say it makes an otherwise very sleek design look a little bulky. Love the idea of splitting the components in half though very original!

Cool Breeze · 23 Oct 2013 at 16:37

Liking the look of this very original. looking forward to seeing the finished article and everything inbetween.

Ace_finland · 23 Oct 2013 at 20:24

Aneskimo said:
My 1st thought aswell, I like it

Thx!

Hakanese said:
Ooooo.. You're going to hide the cooling in between the ssd/gpu side and the mobo sides. This looks really interesting, I look forward to seeing how you do this.
This looks like a smart build with a nice twist on the cooling.

Thx! Yes, the radiators will be mounted between the sides in the front panel, The reservoirs is at the top corners of the case, can be seen in the pic

Mole. said:
Looks very smart, my only comment would be to ask if you are planning on housing anything in the top section? As I would say it makes an otherwise very sleek design look a little bulky. Love the idea of splitting the components in half though very original!

Thx man! The only thing that is there right now is a bay reservoir on each side. I do agree it looks a tad bulky but its symmetric now, i have tried so many shapes and sizes and in the end it looks best when its symmetric, at least i think so

Maybe i can add more stuff to it?

Cool Breeze said:
Liking the look of this very original. looking forward to seeing the finished article and everything inbetween.

Thx buddy!

Furyus · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:00

Amazing Design m8! good luck!

Mole. · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:09

Ace_finland said:
Mole. said:

Looks very smart, my only comment would be to ask if you are planning on housing anything in the top section? As I would say it makes an otherwise very sleek design look a little bulky. Love the idea of splitting the components in half though very original!

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Thx man! The only thing that is there right now is a bay reservoir on each side. I do agree it looks a tad bulky but its symmetric now, i have tried so many shapes and sizes and in the end it looks best when its symmetric, at least i think so Maybe i can add more stuff to it?

My initial though was something along these lines:

Excuse the terrible paint skills, Just an idea, you may even have already looked at.

Cant wait to see this progress though.

Uncle Petey · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:11

Be very interesting to see how the gpu ribbon cable works out.
If your CM bench build is anything to go by, this will be 5* awesome

d_brennen · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:14

Subbed, your work is amazing, Ace

e: If you're feeling really fruity, could you try and tap into the PCIe slot from solder points on the rear of the motherboard?

Deus Ex · 23 Oct 2013 at 23:04

10/10, would bang!

systemerror · 24 Oct 2013 at 00:59

Really look forward to this build ur work amazes me

BuZ · 24 Oct 2013 at 12:49

Ace_finland said:
Thx buddy!

With a pci-e "extension" cable There are cheap ones everywhere and then there are good ones which are quite overpriced, I'm hoping the cheap one will work, otherwise i will just have to fork out over a 100€ for the shielded one :s

You are correct sir!

Yes, There are things i don't like bout the test bench, so this is in one way a second chance Have seen the Pavrum a few times but never thought about it. (just checked their hompege) They do have a similar feeling and style

I love personal opinions As i said its not a 100% ready so i can always make changes if i get good ideas

Always welcome!