Project Ethos & Cube - Desk Awesomeness

[SavellM]

Ye I had to stain it, so that the colour matches my TV Unit.
As it will be in the corner of my lounge.

If I didn't, I would have multiple coloured woods in the room and it would look like a mess as a whole.

I did umm and arrr about it for awhile, but thought it would be for the best

 

[SavellM]

Thanks man

 

[SavellM]

Yup camera is a bit naff.
But also that is just the first coat, it will be done again to make 100% sure its nice and even.

Also the Varnish would even it out too.

 

[SavellM]

No need to clarify
I totally understand and I was very worried about that going into it.

So I hope it comes out as well as I want it to

 

[SavellM]

Something else just arrived...

I wonder what could be beneath the layers of protection?!

Its like one of those games of pass the parcel!

Oh yes you guessed right!
My mobo trays finally arrived

Many thanks to David from The Laser Hive.
He spent many hours getting this sorted for me, and spent a lot of time getting it just right!

 

[SavellM]

HAHA I really wish I could

 

[SavellM]

So bit of an update this afternoon.

Got my desk home

Doing some test fittings with the mobo tray fitting under.
Its a tight squeeze!

That is also without the standoffs raising it up

Standoffs fitted... And testing it out

My little helpers

Gaming mobo in place.

What it will look like with the 3m Carbon underneath!

Backdrop highlights the perspex!
Cant wait for the LED's underneath.

That's all for tonight.
Will slowly start to work on the insides now, exciting times...

 

[SavellM]

So glass arrived much sooner than expected

Temp setup, got the top pushed together and glass on ready for test fitting.

Looking good

Other side

Tooight like a tiger

Looks so good

Lastly the copper pipe for the WC loop

Thats all for now, stay tuned!

 

[SavellM]

Looking good mate

Thanks man

 

[SavellM]

Ye I've grown on the stain too.
I was a bit up in the air, but it matches my TV unit so well.

And my missus is well happy with the stain so that's good in my books.

 

[SavellM]

This is absolutely epic. Would you be able to give rough costings on how much the desk itself will be to make once you've completed (not including your PC hardware).

Hey man.

Just sent you a email via Trust.

Thanks for your comment

 

[SavellM]

I didn't think that this build could get much better - then I saw the copper piping.

I'm not sure what the next thing up on the scale from "loath and envy" is, but I just flew past that without even so much as pausing for breath.

You have a beautiful desk computer. Now you are going to have a truly breathtaking rig in that desk. I wish I had your resources and creativity.... and skills to deliver.

Many congratulations on this epic build. I look forward to your next update(s)

Haha thanks man, I appreciate the kind words

Altho I'm not going to be upgrading my gaming rig, at least not for a little while after this haha.

 

[SavellM]

Thanks guys.

Will hopefully get more done on Monday

 

[SavellM]

Looks really good, just don't ruin it with that 3M Carbon crap!

Ye I've started to doubt myself on the Carbon wrap.
But I still think it will look good as like a backdrop under the mobo trays and so forth.

If it really doesn't look good I will peel it off and replace with maybe Matt black or just stain the rest of the wood underneath.

Not 100% sure at the moment.

 

[SavellM]

So I thought I would start off by showing you what I'm moving away from by this desk.

As you can see its a mess, and its cramped.
You can see my one PC in the background (White case)

So now work is starting, getting all tools and bits ready

Measuring for the cutouts for Middle Rad.

All measured, now making first incision.

Cutting out the hole.

Test fitting of the rad, just pushed in. Its nice and snug.

Underneath.

Didn't come out too bad I think.

Cutting away the back strip, to fit the other Rad.

All gone.

Making a slit in the back to slot the Rad support.

Test fitting.

Whats hidden under there?

Yup my trusty switch.

What are these supports being made for?

UPS down the back.

 

[SavellM]

Back to the back Rad, test fitting.

Slit is just right.

Little feet.

Testing.

Counter sinking holes.

Looks good.

Testing with the full setup.

Getting ready for the Front bay things.

Holes all cut.

Testing fittings... Really snug.

With all 3.

Temp layout of components.

Does the PSU look ok at the back there?

Thats all for now.
Its coming along.

Next I can start making the power cables, and getting fittings with the real components.

 

[SavellM]

Thanks guys
Appreciate all the feedback.

I am looking at making a cover for the front bay devices, but not sure if we will do anything with it yet.

Also not 100% sure about the PSU details yet.
But I think it will look nice, as I am sleeving the cables.

Also the PSU itself will be mostly hidden by the lid.

 

[SavellM]

So did a quick test cable.
This is just so that I can see how long I need and a rough cable layout.

Any other ideas?

Also I will be cutting a hole down the bottom so that the cables come in from the bottom corner.
I just ran it over as thats kinda how it will run.

Also I will be using cable mounting, so they run nice and neat down the side, and under the mobo tray.

So here you can see it will run around the back.

Does that work? Any other ideas?

 

[SavellM]

The hole will be here:

As then I can hide any extra in the cables around the back.

 

[SavellM]

Technically yes.

But that section where the Switch is has a top cover.
Also that side will be against a wall so not really.

If it is, I could always make a box type cover for it.
Or just use a cable management to keep it against the side and bobs your uncle.