Midlag Crisis

Roalith · 19 Sep 2013 at 08:12

Lovely build and excellent log, congrats chap

Hakanese · 19 Sep 2013 at 14:35

It's a real shame to hear about the mobo dying. But with all the craft and dedication you put into this case I don't think it's a loss at all mate. Even the empty is a real work of art.

NoustieChris · 19 Sep 2013 at 15:11

Does anyone have a mobo to donate? Guys? Anyone?

waynio · 30 Sep 2013 at 08:25

Roalith said:
Lovely build and excellent log, congrats chap

Thanks Roalith.

Hakanese said:
It's a real shame to hear about the mobo dying. But with all the craft and dedication you put into this case I don't think it's a loss at all mate. Even the empty is a real work of art.

I should have come back to say I pin pointed the problem, was a faulty switch on the marble button, works good with a new switch, big relief but yeah I would have the posted empty case if the hardware was done.

NoustieChris said:
Does anyone have a mobo to donate? Guys? Anyone?

Thanks Chris but thank goodness there was no need for that, to be honest I'm led to believe I wouldn't have much problem getting sponsored anyway, I've just never contacted any companies for the extra help.

It's complete & it works & will serve it's purpose as a low power very quiet HTPC, it's virtually silent with the fan plugged into the CPU header, I didn't bother making internals look good because only the front will be seen really & it won't be close enough to notice the multi-coloured wires.

Anyway it houses a SFX PSU, mini-ITX motherboard, SSD, 2x HDD's, modded 140mm akasa apache fan, IR sensor which lets me use the marble switch or remote control, snake mess of a wire job mostly stashed between the PSU & SSD so not in the way of air flow.

The SSD mount helps to direct the air flow down onto the motherboard & out through the sides, rear, top & PSU as well as blowing over the HDD's.

On with the final shots.

Here's another project I made for the Intel NUC complete with miniature Titan inspired custom heat sink.

Now I can focus on lean & green again when I'm feeling up for it which should be pretty soon, I don't idle so well lol.

DJ_Bucho · 30 Sep 2013 at 08:38

Superb, I really like the finish you've got on that case. I know it's taken you a little while to perfect it, but I think the outcome is definitely worth it. I've also loving that little Intel NUC, it looks fantastic, and that custom cooler on the GPU is awesome :-)

fiveub · 30 Sep 2013 at 21:33

I agree, really love the style and detail you have put into this.

jonnyp1993 · 1 Oct 2013 at 08:53

That looks realy realy good. I love the colour and effect. You have done a realy good job

Well done sir!

gt_junkie · 1 Oct 2013 at 09:09

Excellent work Wayne!

Always a pleasure following your build logs - top stuff! :cool:

NoustieChris · 1 Oct 2013 at 11:07

Very nice - Love the art-deco look on it