Case Build - CHRONOS MK1 -

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Hey ;)

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I've not been overly happy with my current Coolermaster ATCS 840, mainly due to its looks and the fact I find it boring so I was looking around the interwebs and the only case I like is the TJ11 from Silverstone, though its price tag is huge and I'm not sure about those massive holes in the side of the case :p

So I've decided to design and construct my own case, now this case is just for me so I've designed it around my needs (very little in the way of optical or HDD bays, but loads of watercooling options)

The case will be constructed from Aluminium except for the mid-plate which will most likely be 5mm acrylic.

My other modding experience was Project Element (Link Below). This will be a huge learning curve for me, but I love a challenge :)

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18349822

I've done some sketches and renders, so here goes!

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The case will support a full thickness (60mm) 120.3 rad in the roof, a 120.1 in the front and 2 x (upto) 40mm 120.2's in the bottom

Tools and materials should arrive mid next week which will give me time to finalize the design stage and clear out the mess in the garage to make some room.

I will be using PC bits from my current rig as I don't have the cash for a complete re-build and watercooling will have to wait.

anyway please let me know what you think :cool:
 
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Hey!

Goodies have started to arrive, got my lift off hinges this morning.

I've chosen these hinges as it'll make removing and installing the side panels really fast and easy :)

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They need alittle TLC and paint, but can't argue with £1.34 for a pair. :cool:

More goodies later!
 
a lot of aluminium arrived today! ( another 4 metres of solid square bar down stairs)

Almost got all that I need now, just waiting on the 5mm acrylic for the midplate and 2mm acrylic for the side panel window.

Hopefully I'll be able to begin work tomorrow, providing my replacement pillar drill arrives tomorrow.

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UPDATE!

I've been busy creating the L brackets needed for the Frame. Firstly I measured and marked the aluminium (Please excuse the mess!) ;)

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Drilling the 2mm holes and countersinking :cool:

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I used a mini-hacksaw for maximum control, Took ages to cut 20 L brackets

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They need filing down and cleaning :P

Next up will be cutting the square bar down to lengths

Thanks for looking!
 
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