My Custom Case (R-Red)

mattgal · 30 Sep 2010 at 21:59

Here are some pictures of my unfinished case

please leave feedback!!

they were once like this

lol

mattgal · 30 Sep 2010 at 22:30

I have some pictures left on my memorycard.

I first cut angled aluminum and stuck them together with a silicone (same one that is used to stick spoilers on hatchback cars) to create a flame.

Then I designed the whole case in ACAD and sent to to be cut on 2mm aluminum with a water jet (which came very very expensive. almost 200euros and still require a metal back, side and another side with perspex)

200euros can get me a Cooler Master Sniper easily.

then i used some tools from my dad's workmate to bend them.

mattgal · 30 Sep 2010 at 22:48

here it goes:

Painted with semi-mat black

PSU Rail mount

(yes it DOES have features lol)

Showing off

Admiring how beautiful blood red looks with semi mat black.

Fitting panels (front)

Fitting panels (Back)

Notice how much space there is behind the motherboard tray?

4cm dedicated for wires

mattgal · 30 Sep 2010 at 22:53

domthecondom said:
Project log in the Project log section

I apologize, I didn't see it. can I move it myself or does it have to be an admin?

mattgal · 1 Oct 2010 at 07:44

Thank you

mattgal · 1 Oct 2010 at 09:35

Reldar said:
Wow thats amazing!
How did you make the fan ventilation holes? They all look so clean and accurate!

mattgal said:
I have some pictures left on my memorycard.

I first cut angled aluminum and stuck them together with a silicone (same one that is used to stick spoilers on hatchback cars) to create a flame.

Then I designed the whole case in ACAD and sent to to be cut on 2mm aluminum with a water jet (which came very very expensive. almost 200euros and still require a metal back, side and another side with perspex)

200euros can get me a Cooler Master Sniper easily.

then i used some tools from my dad's workmate to bend them.

mattgal · 1 Oct 2010 at 11:29

i have hand drawn designs of the whole project.
for the side panel, its going to be 100% perspex and on the other side, a plain side window like the corsair obsidian.

mattgal · 1 Oct 2010 at 13:22

Thanks

To everyone:

you have no idea how much I appreciate your comments.
actually, your comments made it all worth it!

mattgal · 1 Oct 2010 at 14:01

mast3r said:
that has some real potential, get it finished and QUICK!

i'm afraid I won't continue much on it untill next summer. The whole case project involved continiously my father who has been a carpener for almost all his life. he always knew what/how it should be done,cut etc. I stopped working on it since he had to go to hospital because of an operation. for now he's not strong enough to help me, only to supervise. So i guess i'll have to wait more than i expected.

summer will be, hopefully

mattgal · 16 Oct 2010 at 11:04

hey fellas. i've taken some more pictures. ENJOY!

Fan controller coming soon (I hope). Waiting for shipment

mattgal · 17 Oct 2010 at 21:28

you have no idea how much i hate twilight lol

mattgal · 3 Nov 2010 at 21:36

there's a picture as it if for now.

with the fan controller installed.

next: switches and feet

mattgal · 4 Nov 2010 at 10:48

EniGmA1981 said:
It's been over a month since the last update... we only get one picture!? Come on dude lol

like i said, my father is still recovering his strength so i'll have to wait a bit :/

mattgal · 17 Nov 2010 at 20:05

he's far better now. but was still held back because of college assignments and stuff :S

mattgal · 19 Nov 2010 at 17:01

hey guys. regarding the side panels, they will be one side clear and the other plain black
fans are coolermaster 90cfm - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmj346rOdEc

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mattgal · 2 Dec 2010 at 20:55

Hey guys! i won the competition at XFX and got an HD5830!

(is it worth pairing it with my 5850 at just x4 or should i just sell it?)

mattgal · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:18

Thanks!

he's ok now but i'm too busy with school assignments and projects at the moment. maybe Christmas holidays will be busy with the case

I think i'll sell it as changing my motherboard and overclocking all over again is too much hassle and time consuming. i'm happy with my performance anyway.

I'll sell you the finished case (when its ready) for €450

mattgal · 8 Dec 2010 at 15:38

here comes an update guys!

holes on top for switches and LEDs

switches positioned (yes wood. they will be coated with hard metal and sprayed over so no worries)

Ready for some sanding with 1000Grit

After sanding

with the mounting in-place waiting for the silicone to dry

tell me what you guys think

mattgal · 8 Dec 2010 at 20:43

side panels are not yet ready. not too important. (back and front are still under construction so the sides are the less priority)

mattgal · 9 Dec 2010 at 22:01

more updates (finally dad is healthy enough to resume this project)

constructing the back (template only!)

it was once in 1 piece lol

exhaust fan holes drilled

installed

notice the switches on top?

in love with this one lol

side

as is. no top fans attached currently. (i'm too tired to attach a fan lol)