royal PC-A70 [Last Updated: 28-June-2009]

[Ashraf]

Lian Li PC-A70 arrived here last Friday. It is my first Lian Li case I ever own. It is indeed bigger and better than my Thermaltake Eureka Full Tower. :cool:

Bah, less talk, more pictures. :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/001.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/002.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/003.jpg

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http://ryl.co/img/mod/009.jpg

To be continued... :D

[BNDMOD]

Suscribed... very nice start

[MINIz guy]

That case is HUGE! Way bigger than a Rocketfish, which was the first monster case I've had in my hands.

Hope to see what you're going to put in there.

[biftek.]

It actually the same size as the Rocketfish, just a different internal layout. A much better one I might add :p:
Was gonna get this till i got the last rocketfish in my area.

Great start! subscribed for sure.

[MINIz guy]

Hmm...it is the same size as the Rocketfish? The back vents at the top made it look much bigger than a Rocketfish to me, and the HD cage at the top convinced me that it was bigger.

I guess the layout made it look bigger, and not having a Rocketfish for a while has also made me think it was bigger than it was.

[dola]

Very nice:up: I thinking to build with the same case.

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Subscribed :yepp:

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Any updates?

[Ashraf]

NetburstXE;2988932']Any updates?

Well, my 2-year-old dremel has stopped working after the first hole was made. I had to order dremel motor brushes (http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/13c5c027-28a0-417e-9488-cd5badb57ef7_4.jpg) to keep the motor running, which should be here next week.

[Jass]

Hey, I noticed that the outline of the radiator is not in the middle. You're doing that on purpose right?

[Ashraf]

Hey, I noticed that the outline of the radiator is not in the middle. You're doing that on purpose right?

Heh, yep. :) I'd make it in the middle if I were to mount it on the top of the case.

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Well, my 2-year-old dremel has stopped working after the first hole was made. I had to order dremel motor brushes (http://www.homedepot.ca/wcsstore/HomeDepotCanada/images/catalog/13c5c027-28a0-417e-9488-cd5badb57ef7_4.jpg) to keep the motor running, which should be here next week.

Sucks your dremel died. Can't wait to see what else you do :yepp:

[tiro_uspsss]

i want to get the PC-A71 for my main rig.. dont exactly like the front of the A70 :( .. cant wait to see how this looks when its finished :up:

[doctor_death]

I have a Lian LI P80 that has alot of room even with the 12TEC Boreas installed. I sold my G70 to buy the P80 due to heat issues

[SDatl404]

nice start

[Ashraf]

I got updates! :)

The new motor brushes arrived today.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/010.jpg

Now I got my dremel to work! :up:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/011.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/012.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/013.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/014.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/015.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/016.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/017.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/018.jpg

Looking good so far!

[charles_h]

Hands of a Surgeon!

As for me... I attempt to dremel a straight line and ppl say: "hey, funky design...".

Lookin' good Ashraf. :)

[RockfordFosgate]

Hmm looks very good.Good and clean job keep going ;)

[Makubex_GB]

I love this case. Subscribed!

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Awesome work!

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Any updates?

[Ashraf]

Here's small updates. :p:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/019.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/020.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/021.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/022.jpg

I'll probably have new updates on this weekend...

[[XC] NetburstXE]

What are those black things?

[MasterChiefElmo]

Looking good man Keep it going!!! Can't wait to see it finished!

[HangThenAll]

Very nice job so far.
Looking forward to seeing how the build ends up as im considering one of these cases for a future set up.

Keep up the good work.

[Ashraf]

Thanks guys!


NetburstXE;3022739']What are those black things?

Those are 120mm fan ducts. :)

Can be found here: http://www.mnpctech.com/FanDuct.html

Performance-PCS has them, too. http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=172&products_id=1461

[Crazy Chuckster]

Nice work so far! I have one of these in black that im just running a bit over stock and air cooled. Keep the updates coming!

[Ashraf]

http://ryl.co/img/mod/023.jpg

Still working on it. :D

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Very nice progress :up:

[fadetoblack]

ashraf, great job so far. i've got a question for you about the cutting that you've done like in this pic: http://royalsrealm.net/images/royalpc/011.jpg
was all of the cutting/drilling done with ONLY your dremel or did you use another saw as well (like jigsaw)? my case is getting in this week and i also need to do the exact same thing and i have a dremel 300. can you tell me exactly which bits you used for drilling the holes for the screws and also for cutting out the squares?

[lazy]

Wow, thats some nice cutting with a dremel there Ashraf.. More Updates!

[Ashraf]

Finally got back to work on this. :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/024.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/025.jpg

[Asgard_thor]

looks like its part of the case! good job

[mu||et]

Clean great craftsmanship. Waits for more.

[fadetoblack]

awesome.. how did you cut perfect circles for the fan ducts with only a dremel?

[Chewbenator]

wow... That is smooth.

[jorge_metal0]

awesome work there! did you use just a dremel?

[Ashraf]

Thanks!


awesome.. how did you cut perfect circles for the fan ducts with only a dremel?

I followed this tutorial: http://www.mnpctech.com/DremelCircle.html


awesome work there! did you use just a dremel?

Yes. I use my hands and a dremel tool for everything.

It took quite some time to make one like this. :)

[revogamer]

woah!, nice work, looks awesome

[septim]

that router table sure comes in handy...

nice work you have... those fan ducts looks like it belongs...

i may have missed this, but what color are you planning for the case?...

[Ashraf]

Let them dry.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/026.jpg

Working on the case now... :)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/027.jpg

[disruptfam]

ooooooh nice work ashraf!

[Movieman]

Nicely done..:up:

[Ashraf]

Hey guys. Sorry, I left this thread with no updates for the past few months. Since then, I've been extremely busy with school. Also, I have been trying to save some funds for this project.

Last month I bought a chrome spray paint can to see the actual color. I tried it on a small sheet of aluminum with a coat of white primer. It turned out to be awfully foggy chrome, no shiny at all. I didn’t like it. I decided to go with gloss white for the interior of the case.

Here is a few pictures:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/028.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/029.jpg

Sorry for bad pictures... What do you think? :shrug:

EDIT: Looks like I need to buy a new dremel since my dremel died. Ugh.. :rolleyes:

[wez3570]

Yep! Will work well with the blue.

Fancy modding a P182 when ur through with the Lian-Li?? :yepp: lol

Looking forward to seeing it finished, well done mate.

[Marcam923]

Wow that looks great! The white and Blue will look awesome together.

Kansas City Royals?? :)

[septim]

those dremel carbon brushes likes to get stuck to the armature, especially when running hot, after cooling down they won't start cause 1 carbon brush was like sticking to the armature, had to use a long nose pliers to pull it out then re-insert.

finally some updates. i hear more pictures are in the works. maybe some daily doses when school permits...

[pcaddict]

looking good 4 now! :up: cant wait for update :P

[Ashraf]

Thanks guys! Yes, I agree that white will look good with cobalt blue. :up: Okay, I have some updates!

After installing Lian Li casters and grommets.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/030.jpg

Old (UN)Designs bracket for Laing DDC pump. As you can see it got some black line mark where I wanted to reduce its height.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/031.jpg

My old Laing DDC pump. It is obviously not DDC 3.2.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/032.jpg

The result:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/033.jpg

I painted my Thermochill PA120.3 radiator. I'll post pictures when I take some. :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Ashraf, I love the white!!! my current PC-p80 is going to be White, black and blue as well (althought not in the same manner ;)) cant wait to see that thermochill :up: I will be painting mine soon too :yepp:

[Marcam923]

Very Nice mounting on the pump!! :up:

[Ashraf]

Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator. :up:

Before:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/034.jpg

After:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/035.jpg

Thread moved since this is more like a water cooled system/case.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator. :up:

Before:

Thread moved since this is more like a water cooled system/case.


Is that just the straight up Rustoleum gloss white? looks superb :up:

[Ashraf]

Is that just the straight up Rustoleum gloss white? looks superb :up:

Nah. I sanded it down to remove that black finish. Then I applied two coats of white primer and 2 coats of gloss white enamel. :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Nah. I sanded it down to remove that black finish. Then I applied two coats of white primer and 2 coats of gloss white enamel. :up:

excellent, thanks for the tip.

[Ashraf]

excellent, thanks for the tip.

No problem. :up: I am going to check your worklog of your project now. :D

[skinnee]

The painted TC looks awesome Ashraf, nice work! :up:

[Pellepel]

How did I missed this worklog? Simply amazing work Ashraf.

[illidan]

great so far! awesome paintjob :)

[zuess]

Your doing a fantastic job Ashraf

Did you use a special primer for the aluminum frame, or just the
metal primer in the pic's?

Subscribed

[Ashraf]

Thanks, zuess. :) I use Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Clean Metal Primer Spray (http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=154).

[Ashraf]

Ashraf...

Did you wet sand the radiator? It looks simply amazing.

Excellent job masking off the fins. :up:

Yes, I used 400 grit wet sand. Thanks. :)

I painted three AeroCool fans today. I am going to upload and post them. :D

[Kibbler]

Looks awesome so far, looking forward to more pics.

This confused me. Why not, you know, just turn the damn thing 90deg instead of using a 90deg fitting on the outlet? Surely you don't have to worry much about tube routing in that big tower?


http://ryl.co/img/mod/033.jpg

[Ashraf]

Looks awesome so far, looking forward to more pics.

This confused me. Why not, you know, just turn the damn thing 90deg instead of using a 90deg fitting on the outlet? Surely you don't have to worry much about tube routing in that big tower?

The manual that came with the pump saying it is bad if I mount the pump like that.

[BlueAqua]

That case and radiator looks completely badass! Great job Ashraf.

I've also heard that mounting a DDC on it's side can help the DDC last longer. With all of the DDC deaths in the past this was a helpful hint that Turtletrax told me about. :up:

[Ashraf]

1 x AeroCool Xtreme Turbine 1000 Silver 120mm LED Fan (bought it from Xoxide.com)
2 x AeroCool Turbine 1000 Silver 120mm LED Fan (bought them from Performance-PCs.com)

The Xtreme Turbine fan will be in the rear of the case, and the Turbine fans will be in the front.

Pictures:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/036.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/037.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/038.jpg

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I use 3M Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive DP-100 to attach the spinners to the fans.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/040.jpg

:shocked:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/041.jpg

Enjoy! :up:

[Marcam923]

Very sweet!! Awesome painting skills, I really enjoy your work!

[Kibbler]

The manual that came with the pump saying it is bad if I mount the pump like that.
My (wild) guess is the manual refers to the stock Laing top which have inlet/outlet pointed in the same direction, and if turned 90deg the inlet would be "sucking" water upwards. That shouldn't be a problem with an aftermarket top as long as the res or whatever is higher. I could be wrong tho.

[Ashraf]

My (wild) guess is the manual refers to the stock Laing top which have inlet/outlet pointed in the same direction, and if turned 90deg the inlet would be "sucking" water upwards. That shouldn't be a problem with an aftermarket top as long as the res or whatever is higher. I could be wrong tho.

Yeah, I thought so, but decided to follow the manual anyway. :rofl:

[MomijiTMO]

The pc is going to take off! lol Nice job on the front panel. It looks so smooth.

[Ashraf]

Thanks for the comment, guys. :)

I took a picture after I installed the Turbine fans in the front. :cool:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/042.jpg

[Dangals]

nice one Ashraf - looking forward to more pics :up:

[Martinm210]

Wow, that color theme is awesome...wow!!

[Marcam923]

Very nice!! :up:

[Ashraf]

Thank you, guys. :)

I bought a new dremel today and started working on the top panel. Here's some pictures of what I have been working on so far...

http://ryl.co/img/mod/043.jpg

Black? You ask. Yes, it is a black top panel replacement. I designed and cut some tribal on the original top panel two months ago. I realized it was a bit too big and ugly. I decided to buy a new one. However, Hank at Performance-PCS.com was very generous to send me a free black top panel replacement. Thank you, Hank! :up:

I designed a tribal by using some free 3D program and printed it on label papers. It saved me a ton of time. ;)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/044.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/045.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/046.jpg

That's it for today. :)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

oooooh SHINEY !!!!

[Ashraf]

Oh, and that hole in the middle is for a fillport. :up:

[Marcam923]

Very nice, I like the design, and the idea that it is functional as well!

[Nate P.]

Oh, and that hole in the middle is for a fillport. :up:
Hey, clever idea! This is gonna be one kickass build, I cannot wait!

[twwen2]

Nice nice nice!

I need me a dremel...:yepp:

[Marcam923]

Nice nice nice!

I need me a dremel...:yepp:

Yes they are very handy little tools!! But get a corded one as the cordless ones seem like a good idea, but they do not have any torque and it is a joke trying to cut metal with the cordless one. :up:

[HESmelaugh]

Wow, this is some really impressive work on display here! Really amazing to me (I'm also in the "can't dremel a straight line" faction).

Can't wait to see more.

[HaCKs]

are you mounting a 360 to the bottom?

[Giannis86]

thats some really nice modding there!

[septim]

nice. now some mesh screen for vents?

[Ashraf]

Thank you all. :D


Nice nice nice!

I need me a dremel...:yepp:

Yes, you do need a dremel. I use it for almost everything. :yepp:


are you mounting a 360 to the bottom?

Not 360, but yes I will mount the PA120.3 to the bottom.


nice. now some mesh screen for vents?

Yes. :up:

Today is my side panel's appointment with me. :D I shall post pictures tonight after cutting the panel.

[Armstrong57]

Awesome craftsmanship, can't wait to see more! :)

[BlackFlag]

This is a beautiful project. The color contrast is quite nice. Keep up the good work :up:

[Marcam923]

Thank you all. :D



Yes, you do need a dremel. I use it for almost everything. :yepp:



Not 360, but yes I will mount the PA120.3 to the bottom.



Yes. :up:

Today is my side panel's appointment with me. :D I shall post pictures tonight after cutting the panel.

Awesome can't wait to see the updated pics!! :up:

[illidan]

wow... speechless

[Ashraf]

Pictures are here!

http://ryl.co/img/mod/047.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/048.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/049.jpg

Black and White pictures look cool. :p: To be continued... ;)

[MomijiTMO]

I don't want to know how long that took to cut. I was spewing over straight lines lol. Great skills there :up:

[HuffPCair]

WOW all I can say. You do excellent work and can't wait for more pictures. Keep up the awesome work.

[Ashraf]

I don't want to know how long that took to cut. I was spewing over straight lines lol. Great skills there :up:

It took less than 3 hours. :up: But I got to file the panels which will take forever. :(


WOW all I can say. You do excellent work and can't wait for more pictures. Keep up the awesome work.

Thanks! :)

[Eddie3dfx]

Your painting and dremelings skills are truely amazing.. Such clean work.
Where did you get that dremel reverse stand.. I could use one of those for acrylic.

[smee]

Ashraf!!!! YOUR AN AMAZING MODDER!

Dremel skillz FTW!

Question tho.... whats with the tile floor? it's in like every picture... lol.
I'm thinking... he does his mods... In the bathroom. :rofl::rofl::ROTF:

[Ashraf]

Where did you get that dremel reverse stand.. I could use one of those for acrylic.

Where did you see that? (Or am I blind?)


Question tho.... whats with the tile floor? it's in like every picture... lol.
I'm thinking... he does his mods... In the bathroom. :rofl::rofl::ROTF:

Bathroom? Hahaha. No, it is in the basement! :)

[Eddie3dfx]

What tip do you use for acrylic?

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/AHossain/01.jpg

[Ashraf]

Oh! That is a Dremel 231 Shaper/Router Table. :up:


What tip do you use for acrylic?

To be honest, it is not even an ideal tool for cutting or shaping acrylic sheets. It is actually good for wood stuff. If you want to use it to cut or shape acrylic, you have to press acrylic sheet firmly. I mean you better handle it carefully. Otherwise it'll be out of control.

Look at what happened to my finger last year... What a noob! :rofl:

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[smee]

Bathroom? Hahaha. No, it is in the basement! :)[/FONT]

OOOOH, lol that'd make sense. :D

I still always think of the bathroom when I see the tiled floors tho. :ROTF:

Keep up the good work!!!

[FrostyPanda]

Oh! That is a Dremel 231 Shaper/Router Table. :up:



To be honest, it is not even an ideal tool for cutting or shaping acrylic sheets. It is actually good for wood stuff. If you want to use it to cut or shape acrylic, you have to press acrylic sheet firmly. I mean you better handle it carefully. Otherwise it'll be out of control.

Look at what happened to my finger last year... What a noob! :rofl:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a379/AHossain/181d989a.jpg

ouch. i just did the same today.thought i'd mention though that dremels are breat for metal also...

[septim]

make that thin sheets of metal... thicker than 1/8 will take you a while to cut through...

ashraf, that had to hurt real bad....

also note when cutting or doing anything with acrylic to always wear full face plate and breathing mask... safety from flying bits and pieces and lots of small acrylic particles that is not good when inhaled...

[bigslappy]

nice work ! yer giving me ideas ! L O L !

how much did that Dremel shaper table cost Ya ??

[Ashraf]

make that thin sheets of metal... thicker than 1/8 will take you a while to cut through...

ashraf, that had to hurt real bad....

also note when cutting or doing anything with acrylic to always wear full face plate and breathing mask... safety from flying bits and pieces and lots of small acrylic particles that is not good when inhaled...

Of course, I always use DeWalt safety glasses and a 3M particulate respirator. :up:


nice work ! yer giving me ideas ! L O L !

how much did that Dremel shaper table cost Ya ??

Hey! Don't steal my ideas! Just kidding. :D I can't remember how much I paid for the table. I think around $35.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Ashraf, I swear we had a mind meld when you came up with the color scheme with this build and I began planning mine :lol:

I feel like I'm gonna need something really special to top this....and stil be able to use the same colors. Thanks for raising the bar :up: seriously

[R0bert]

Looks sweet, really loking forward to see the how it will look in the end :)

[Arni]

Nice dremel skill :)

btw u got pink blood ? :>

[N3it1]

also note when cutting or doing anything with acrylic to always wear full face plate and breathing mask... safety from flying bits and pieces and lots of small acrylic particles that is not good when inhaled...
You get more :banana::banana::banana::banana: into your lungs when you sit next to a smoker or go downtown of some major city.Im not saying you should wear any breathing mask but i think its hypocrite to wear mask cutting few pieces and after that going to have a smoke.

[Ashraf]

Not much of updates, but started priming the top panel today. I painted under the panel gloss white.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/050.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/051.jpg

Tomorrow, I will be painting the top surface metallic cobalt blue and gloss clear. :up:

[inCore]

I'm afraid I have to join the "Ashraf-and-his-Dremel" fanclub, you should be a surgeon. Looking superb.

By the way, if you were ever thinking about placing those Turbine fans on a radiator, which you probably aren't anyways, I wouldn't. They practically give up when anything solid comes near them.

[Ashraf]

By the way, if you were ever thinking about placing those Turbine fans on a radiator, which you probably aren't anyways, I wouldn't. They practically give up when anything solid comes near them.

Nah, I ordered 6 Yate Loon D12SM-12 case fans, which should be here on Tuesday. Can't wait to put them in the case. :up:

[Ashraf]

Done applying two coats of metallic cobalt blue and 2 coats of gloss clear to the top panel. It is sitting in my backyard. :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/052.jpg

[HuffPCair]

I hate you for your skill :D I will steal it one day...

[charles_h]

Amazing work! :yepp:

[ben333]

Very nice work there! I wish I could dremel a decent looking radiator hole :D

[shoopdawoopa]

I hate you, you made me buy a dremel! :D

[Eddie3dfx]

Done applying two coats of metallic cobalt blue and 2 coats of gloss clear to the top panel. It is sitting in my backyard. :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/052.jpg

That is just unreal.
What kind of paint is that? Did you use a clear coat?
Also, what kind of primer did you use and how did you prep it?
Thats such great work!

[Ashraf]

Heh, thanks guys! :D


That is just unreal.
What kind of paint is that? Did you use a clear coat?
Also, what kind of primer did you use and how did you prep it?
Thats such great work!

Yes, I used a clear coat. These spray paint cans are what I use: :up:


http://ryl.co/img/mod/024.jpg

[cobra_kai]

Wow. Just discovered this build! Never seen better dremel work, that is extremely impressive!!!!

[Ashraf]

Some teaser. :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/053.jpg

[ownage]

WOW, nice
I like the style.
What is your source of inspiration Ashraf?

[Boogerlad]

nice build! i love the theme. However, why did you have to put an 90 on that ddc? couldn't you just rotate it the other way?

[Ashraf]

What is your source of inspiration Ashraf?

I have no plans for this project, really, they just come up. :shrug: The holes on the front bezel was inspired by one of MNPCTech's computer cases. And the tribal designs I copied and tweaked from the font style tribalz. I try to make it look unique. :)


However, why did you have to put an 90 on that ddc? couldn't you just rotate it the other way?

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3338840&postcount=66

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3338861&postcount=68

[skinnee]

Some teaser. :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/053.jpg

:shocked: Did you dremel that?

[Dangals]

I pay homage to the dremel master :bows::bows::bows:

[Kibbler]

yeah holy sh-t wow I have trouble cutting a straight line...:bows:

[BlueAqua]

Looks very nice. Very intricate work. I'm far too impatient when I have the dremel out.

[FrostyPanda]

Looks very nice. Very intricate work. I'm far too impatient when I have the dremel out.

:rofl: Welcome to the club. Ashraf - What bit did you use for that work? It looks too detailed for it to be a basic circular cutting bit.

[bianco]

:shocked:
:clap:
that is awesome dremel skills

[Ashraf]

What bit did you use for that work? It looks too detailed for it to be a basic circular cutting bit.

Reinforced wheels, drill bits, and sanding bands. :)

[charles_h]

Reinforced wheels, drill bits, and sanding bands. :)
...and the hands of a Surgeon. :)

[TedShred]

Absolutely beautiful work Ashraf:clap:

[Breezyjr]

Wow. Simply AMAZING!:shocked::up:

I just have to see how this turns out.

I think I could only dream of having skills like this....

I'm curious, how many cases have you done in the past? I'm certain this isn't your first attempt at something so incredibly AWESOME!:yepp:

:up::up::up::oscar::bows::worship:

Breezyjr

[Ashraf]

...and the hands of a Surgeon. :)

Aha, true. :p:


I'm curious, how many cases have you done in the past? I'm certain this isn't your first attempt at something so incredibly AWESOME!:yepp:

Hm, I never modded a computer case before. However, I did half mod my old Thermaltake Eureka, which I don’t have it anymore. After a few months, I decided to mod the PC-A70 instead. I am looking forward to completing it as it will be my first and last modded computer case. :yepp:

Also, I had no experience with using spray paints and a rotary tool before. I am still a newbie and learning how to use the rotary tool or spray paints properly. So far, they are easy to use...at least for me. It is all about patience, really.

[MomijiTMO]

Well what ever you are doing it's working a charm for you :)

I think the biggest quality you have is patience. Without it you would have hacked up that case quite badly.

I'm looking forward to the final pictures.

[Ashraf]

6 Yate Loon D12SM-12 case fans from Petra's Tech Shop arrived today. :)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/054.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/055.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/056.jpg

Another teaser while it is a work in progress... :D

http://ryl.co/img/mod/057.jpg

[skinnee]

http://royal.ac/sys/mod/056.jpg

The 90º from the pump looks to be perfectly aligned with the fitting on the rad. As charles said, hands of a surgeon. :up:

[MomijiTMO]

D=

I don't think I would have ever noticed that skinnee lol. I want to see what the plane looking turbines look like on the modded front panel :)

[HESmelaugh]

The white is quite daring and a nice change from mostly dark interiors. Fans and radiator look really brilliant!
Also, still amazed at the Ninja-like Dremel-skills on display here.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

just looked back at page 3, are those spinners like from a model rocket or something???

[Ashraf]

just looked back at page 3, are those spinners like from a model rocket or something???

Yes, they are for R/C planes.

[technodanvan]

Wow, looks amazing man! How do you keep your Dremel from getting uncomfortably warm while using it? Mine gets so hot I decided to use a jigsaw for most of my (albeit not as intricate) work. Pretty sure it's the same corded model...

[Ashraf]

Wow, looks amazing man! How do you keep your Dremel from getting uncomfortably warm while using it? Mine gets so hot I decided to use a jigsaw for most of my (albeit not as intricate) work. Pretty sure it's the same corded model...

Do not pressure it. It stays warm that way. :up:

[Marcam923]

Very nice!! This thing gets better and better!! :up:

[FrostyPanda]

Wow, looks amazing man! How do you keep your Dremel from getting uncomfortably warm while using it? Mine gets so hot I decided to use a jigsaw for most of my (albeit not as intricate) work. Pretty sure it's the same corded model...

Like Ashraf said above, don't pressure it. It also helps to go in long strokes instead of just digging it in and cutting the entire way. Take off layer by layer. You'll find it turns out much cleaner, your dremel bits don't break as often, and the whole thing stays a lot cooler. Also, keep the bit at a perfect 90 degree angle and this will make less friction because less of the bit is contacting the metal.

[technodanvan]

Thanks for the tips, I'll definitely give it a go next time round.

[Ashraf]

I'd like to thank mussafry for mesh sheets and a clear acrylic sheet. :up:

Here's a few updates...

http://ryl.co/img/mod/058.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/059.jpg

One is for the top panel and two are for the brackets (see below). I painted them gloss white.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/060.jpg

I wonder what I can do with these Lian Li Conversion Brackets. :shocked:

[Movieman]

Nice work here Ashraf!:up:

[skinnee]

I wonder what I can do with these Lian Li Conversion Brackets. :shocked:

Make a hat? :shrug:






:rofl:

[Duh]

I like your work very much :)

[Ashraf]

Done with the brackets! One is Western Digital VelociRaptor 150GB, one is Western Digital Cavier SE16 640GB.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/061.jpg

Sunbeam Rheobus Fan Controller. The LED is red/blue...ugh.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/062.jpg

Blue/white LED is much better than blue/red LED. :yepp:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/063.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/064.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/065.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/066.jpg

:shocked:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/067.jpg

[Lagaaja]

I really like the idea of those HDD vents..:up:

[Hancoc.k voice]
G-Good job. Good job.
[/Hancoc.k voice.]

EDIT: Freaking bananas...

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

beautiful as always Ashraf! I anxiously await your next update :)

[technodanvan]

Where did you find the metal LED holders? I've been looking for something similar to that but might have to end up using the cheap plastic ones for my mod as I can't find them for 3mm LEDs. :(

[Breezyjr]

I think Mountain Mods may have them, but they may only be for their 5mm power and HDD LED's. Check their site, www.mountainmods.com

Only other place I can think of that may have them, is www.performance-pcs.com (I think that's the URL), they seem to carry everything...

breezyjr

[Aldy402]

great work, awesome attention to detail and I could tell your a patient guy..

1 thing though, I would have much rather painted one of these (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1350/cpa-44/Lian-Li_Black_Universal_CDDVDCDRW_Bezel_C-01B.html?tl=g43c241s612&id=JSpxBtU6)for the cd-rom drive

[ShoNuff]

Wow...your work with a dremmel is incredible. :up:

I have a question about your pump mount. Do you get much vibration with it mounted this way? I ask b/c I am trying to decide how to mount mine.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/033.jpg

[hmmisee]

Wow, This is a really really good build coming a long. I simply love the work being done, its all about the minor details :)
Also great photography أشرف

[Cool Vibrations]

Unbelievable work done on the body. Like a painting done by an artist. Also what camera are you using? You take nice shots.

Subscribed.

[Ashraf]

great work, awesome attention to detail and I could tell your a patient guy..

1 thing though, I would have much rather painted one of these (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1350/cpa-44/Lian-Li_Black_Universal_CDDVDCDRW_Bezel_C-01B.html?tl=g43c241s612&id=JSpxBtU6)for the cd-rom drive

Thanks. Heh, I think mine looks cooler than that bezel. ;)


Wow...your work with a dremmel is incredible. :up:

I have a question about your pump mount. Do you get much vibration with it mounted this way? I ask b/c I am trying to decide how to mount mine.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/033.jpg

Thanks, ShoNuff. :) I have never tested it yet. But I doubt it will get much vibration with the way I mounted it. I will let you know when I am done with everything. :up:


Wow, This is a really really good build coming a long. I simply love the work being done, its all about the minor details :)
Also great photography أشرف

Thank you for your kind words. :)


Unbelievable work done on the body. Like a painting done by an artist. Also what camera are you using? You take nice shots.

Subscribed.

Thanks! I am using a Canon PowerShot G9.

[Ashraf]

I ordered a Dell Studio Slim desktop computer and a Dell Mini 9 laptop yesterday. The Studio Slim will come with a Blu-ray drive, so I am going to swap this (http://royalsrealm.net/images/royalpc/067.jpg) DVD/CD drive for the Blu-ray drive.

I changed the Bitspower 90 degree on the pump to two Bitspower 45 degree. I think it looks a lot better now. :yepp:

[Ashraf]

OK, I just took a picture, so that you can see what it looks like right now.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/068.jpg

I installed this switch for the cathodes. :)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/069.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/070.jpg

[hmmisee]

Now that is cool. How did you cut it? It looks so neat

[technodanvan]

Now that is cool. How did you cut it? It looks so neat

No kidding man, that's too small for a Dremel....right?

But I gotta say I'm kinda surprised you used the stock switch on those CCFLs. :)

[TedShred]

wow, how sick would this mobo look in this rig? (geez, they just couldn't bring themselves to get rid of the last bits of orange and yellow, huh.:p:)

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh70/diggermats/extremeg7y9.jpg

[Fyrelith]

Wow amazing work, this is an awesome build you have going here. Can't wait to see updates.

[Kilyin]

Amazing. You say you've never modded cases before? Even more amazing.

I had a lot of trouble cutting circles with a dremel... and you're cutting artwork patterns. Sick.

[AlucardCasull]

absolutely incredible

[Ashraf]

Thanks, guys! :up:


wow, how sick would this mobo look in this rig? (geez, they just couldn't bring themselves to get rid of the last bits of orange and yellow, huh.:p:)

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh70/diggermats/extremeg7y9.jpg

Haha, I don't want that motherboard. I will use my ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution, since the heatsinks are almost the same color as metallic cobalt blue. :up: When ASUS P5E64 WS Revolution (X58) is available to purchase, I will upgrade it.

EDIT: This is what I am talking about! http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=3403903&postcount=1 :up:

[FrostyPanda]

Updates???

[Ashraf]

Updates???

No updates. I've been busy over the past week due to midterms. I am going to put this project on hold for a while since I have so many things to catch up first.

[FrostyPanda]

No updates. I've been busy over the past week due to midterms. I am going to put this project on hold for a while since I have so many things to catch up first.

Ah. Good luck on the exams :up:. Look forward to more when you get back!

[evilsponge]

Soo clean so awesome allot of nice work here wish I was as talented

-sponge

[grungero]

Wicked sick! Incredible amazing job! :D

So excited to see more! :D :clap::clap:

[l33t p1mp]

Wow...*cleans drool off keyboard* Nice job man...this thread inspired me, now im going to go see what I can do to crappy old pcs in my garage. :p:

[Lu(ky]

Pictures are here!

http://ryl.co/img/mod/047.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/048.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/049.jpg

Black and White pictures look cool. :p: To be continued... ;)


Wow GREAt JOB so far....:up: How long did this take you with the dremel?

[Ashraf]

Wow GREAt JOB so far....:up: How long did this take you with the dremel?

Someone already asked the same question. :p:


It took less than 3 hours. :up:

[Lu(ky]

It took less than 3 hours. :up: But I got to file the panels which will take forever. :(



Thanks! :)

LOL I was so impressed with your work I missed it. :hitself:

[sniperbob]

I just read through this worklog and WOW. Ashraf, you are a already a MOD-GOD in my eyes. Awesome work, and i'm not sure whether it was answered or not, but what did you use to cut the hole for the cathode switch? have you considered painting the switch knob white or black instead of the stock red color?

[smee]

Hey Ashraf, VERY nice log you got here!! :up:

Also, what camera you using?

[Ashraf]

I will resume this project next week. :)


Also, what camera you using?

Canon PowerShot G9.

[skinnee]

:(

I saw you posted and was hoping for more updates...I guess I can wait. :shakes:

[SGwillis]

impressive work! keep it up :up:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I'm just glad to hear you will continue with it Ash! I look forward to the completion of this one, you have certainly inspired me with some of my builds features :)

[Lu(ky]

I was wondering when making your cuts with the Dremel if one could use this Dremel 225 Flex Shaft Attachment. I was planning on doing some tight cuts as well, and it looks much easier to hold like a pen vs the big Dremel itself any thoughts Ashraf?

[FrostyPanda]

I was wondering when making your cuts with the Dremel if one could use this Dremel 225 Flex Shaft Attachment. I was planning on doing some tight cuts as well, and it looks much easier to hold like a pen vs the big Dremel itself any thoughts Ashraf?

Flexi attachment is a Dremel accessory god. Definitely worth it.....

[ibm390s]

Ashraf your build looks amazing. Awesome work. I hope that you can help me out with some measures because i'll start a worklog soon based on the same case. I intend to install a radbox inside the case and i need the dimensions marked with red.


http://i43.tinypic.com/5l5ve8.jpg

[Lu(ky]

Any updates??:poke:

[FrostyPanda]

Any updates??:poke:

Iz hungwee fo updaytees!

[Snyxxx]

Looks great.

How did you secure the Hard Drive mesh to the inside of the Drive cover?

[Ashraf]

Looks great.

How did you secure the Hard Drive mesh to the inside of the Drive cover?

I use a hot glue. :)

Okay, finally I got back to work on this project! I already worked on this motherboard tray a few months ago. Today I got a chance to primer it. Here's some pictures!

http://ryl.co/img/mod/071.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/072.jpg

The square hole fits any backplate for all sockets, including LGA1366.

[ILikeCosmosS]

that machine will look like two turbines just shoving cool air in (the aerocool fans)
ash dam! what time of blue is that?

[Ashraf]

what type* of blue is that?

Cobalt blue.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

well man its great to see you getting back into this project :) its going to be a masterpiece when its done :up:

[Hockeydude]

Wow, just now saw this. It looks great so far, keep it up!

[Ashraf]

Got gloss white? :D That reservoir is EK-RES250 Rev.2.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/073.jpg

Some mesh sheets...

http://ryl.co/img/mod/074.jpg

Clear acrylic sheet.

http://ryl.co/img/mod/075.jpg

Some teaser...without gloss clear. :p:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/076.jpg

To be continued. :)

[just a noob]

that's just mean ashraf :slapass: oh, and nice work :T

[jellyrole]

You've been at this one for quite a long time!! Looking good so far, keep it up.

[ILikeCosmosS]

where did you get a mesh sheet?
i wonder if i can get a design cut into my panel :(
when i build in may/june

[exemay]

looking NICE cant wait to see it finished........what finish was it you had put on that blue pannel??? was it anodised or powdercoated?

[Ashraf]

where did you get a mesh sheet?
i wonder if i can get a design cut into my panel :(
when i build in may/june

http://www.onlinemetals.com :up:


looking NICE cant wait to see it finished........what finish was it you had put on that blue pannel??? was it anodised or powdercoated?

Neither, I use this... :)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/024.jpg

[Ashraf]

:)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/077.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/078.jpg

[anubis_is_evil]

oh yeah :D

its getting better and better :up:

you sir, sure have skillfull in drilling...its very clean...:am:

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

that looks gorgeous Ash, really wonderful how the white mesh accents things.

[bentleya]

OO really great work and great photograpy, i know you use the PowerShot G9 as a camera but what lighting setup is being used?

[Ashraf]

OO really great work and great photograpy, i know you use the PowerShot G9 as a camera but what lighting setup is being used?

Thanks. Nothing special, I use my secondary bedroom lighting in the basement. Here's some picture: :p:

*** dead link removed.

[HuffPCair]

Looking good man. Glad to see you are finally updating lol... been waiting to see this baby come to life.

[OdinEidolon]

awezum :D

[Ashraf]

New updates!

http://ryl.co/img/mod/079.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/080.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/081.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/082.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/083.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/084.jpg

Still working on it. :)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Hot damn that looks good with the mesh backdrop on the acrylic.....

I have a whole bunch of that rubber moulding I never used, great idea to paint it in place on the sheet :up:

[anubis_is_evil]

awesome !!! :clap::clap:

[Ashraf]

http://ryl.co/img/mod/085.jpg

That's all for today. I am tired. :rofl:

[theseeker]

Very well done and very clean! Outstanding!:up:

[OdinEidolon]

OMG that's absolutely amazing. you have some serious dremel skills :up:
best mod i've seen in quite a long time, not joking.

[Angmaar]

Wow I love the white theme!

[Metasheep]

That's some awesome jigsaw work there. I have to ask, how long did it take you to cut out that logo?

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I think ashraf secretly has laser beams that come out of his eyes... that HAS to be why his cuts are so perfect :rofl:

[Grinch]

I think ashraf secretly has laser beams that come out of his eyes... that HAS to be why his cuts are so perfect :rofl:


agree 100% :ROTF:

[Ashraf]

Thanks guys!


That's some awesome jigsaw work there. I have to ask, how long did it take you to cut out that logo?

About 3 hours and a half.


I think ashraf secretly has laser beams that come out of his eyes... that HAS to be why his cuts are so perfect :rofl:

Hahaha. :p: I should have taken a video of me cutting it. You'd be surprised how I did it exactly. :D

[charles_h]

Looking awesome Ashraf! :up:

[barfastic]

http://ryl.co/img/mod/085.jpg

That's all for today. I am tired. :rofl:

I would be too, especially after jigsawing something as awesome as that!!!!!

[BlueAqua]

That's some amazing handy work you've done. I can't wait to see how this progresses even more.

[lkiller123]

Dang, even Chuck Norris can't cut like you :D

[OdinEidolon]

Dang, even Chuck Norris can't cut like you :D

wait wait, ashraf is a dremel god, but chuck is the god of the gods :rofl:

[lkiller123]

no updates?

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Ash I know you sleeved that PSU, cmon, fork over the jpeg's

[Serpentarius]

wow ... that's truly amazing .. it's been a while since anyone carefully design their casing ...

[Lu(ky]

Hey Ashraf any updates on your case worklog. Last post 2-20-09 :eek:

[Ashraf]

I am back! :woot:

I know it has been a while since the last time I updated this project. Geez, this project started on the 12th of May 2008 and never ended! :p:

Okay, let's start. I have replaced the XSPC Top with EK v2 Top. I think it looks a lot better than the previous one. :)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/086.jpg

A couple days ago, I inspected the top panel of the computer case. A few edges of the panel were imperfect or incomplete. I don't know how I missed those edges. But that is not acceptable. (I am being such a perfectionist. :rolleyes:) I did not want to paint to cover the missing areas. So, I ended up removing the whole paint of the top panel to re-do it. ;)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/087.jpg

This is what it looks like right now. :)

http://ryl.co/img/mod/088.jpg

To be continued.

Edit: I'd like to thank you guys for your patience. :up:

[HuffPCair]

Awesome I was wondering what happened.

Glad its back on. Cant wait to see what is next.

[ShoNuff]

...your back and so are we! You know it is not going to be easy to improve upon your past success. Looking forward to progress.:up:

[bentleya]

I was wondering when we would see some more :). Take your time as you can;t rush perfection, i have got a build log started in January of 2008 still on going :)

[devilt8]

H.O.T... need I say any more

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

that paint is a beeyatch to remove :eek: at least it was on my pa120.3

[lkiller123]

It's good to see this project back:up: Keep up the good work;)

[Ashraf]

Take your time as you can;t rush perfection

Of course! I agree 100% with you. :)


that paint is a beeyatch to remove :eek: at least it was on my pa120.3

Let's see... 2 coats of primer + 2 coats of cobalt blue + 3 coats of gloss clear = hard to remove. :D But that blade thing (I don't know what it is called) is the best tool to remove the paint on any metal surface. It took me about 20 minutes to finish it. :up:

[tamu80]

It looks beautiful Ashraf. I used that same MNPCTech Turbine mod on a case I built for my nephew about a month ago. Man sanding that kevlar based body filler was a pain....especially getting out all of the air pockets time and time again. But when it was done it sure looked good with a lighted fan behind it! Oh almost forgot....I pay my repsects to the Zen Master of Dremmel Cutting!!!!

[tamu80]

When are we going to see some more of your build Ashraf?

[Ashraf]

When are we going to see some more of your build Ashraf?

Funny, you asked, I was planning to post some pictures tonight. :up: The NYC weather was horrible for days. I couldn't paint the top panel until it had finally stopped raining outside. :rolleyes:

[Lu(ky]

Funny, you asked, I was planning to post some pictures tonight. :up: The NYC weather was horrible for days. I couldn't paint the top panel until it had finally stopped raining outside. :rolleyes:

Looking forward to it Ashraf :yepp: WOW rain whats that its been like 75-85 degrees here in CA for last week.. :D

[Ashraf]

There we go! :toast:

http://ryl.co/img/mod/089.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/090.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/091.jpg

http://ryl.co/img/mod/092.jpg

[Movieman]

Absolutely beautiful!:up:

[dingdong555]

WOW.

Fantastic work!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

yaya more pics:up::up:, this is the longest build ever but the quality work is well worth it :D I am gonna have a race with you Ashraf - if I finish my current build before you finish yours then I get to steal your admin powers for a day :rofl::rofl:

[shazza]

yaya more pics:up::up:, this is the longest build ever but the quality work is well worth it :D I am gonna have a race with you Ashraf - if I finish my current build before you finish yours then I get to steal your admin powers for a day :rofl::rofl:

Please finish first, Ashraf :eek::shocked::shock:

j/k ... Beautiful job. Doesn't really matter how long it takes, as long as you enjoy the time you do get to spend working on it.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

yaya more pics:up::up:, this is the longest build ever but the quality work is well worth it :D I am gonna have a race with you Ashraf - if I finish my current build before you finish yours then I get to steal your admin powers for a day :rofl::rofl:

:stick: :D :up:

[Marcam923]

WOW very nice work!

[salty_pepperpot]

HOW have I not seen this build yet??!? :eek:

Truely awesome, loving the insane dremel work.

[illectrik]

Update? :up:

[syc]

Outstanding job :)