Cooler Master 840 ATCS Case Mod ..::D-9::..

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10-25-2009, 12:29 PM
Bill Owen

Cooler Master 840 ATCS Case Mod ..::D-9::..

Hey gang, I've started the build for Cooler Master's media suite at 2010 CES. The D-9 concept was mine after seeing the movie.

I should know by first week of November what hardware CM will be sending me.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...d.mnpctech.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p....com4small.jpg
Conceptual drawing by E.E.L. Ambiense

Case Mods & Supplies used in this project by Mnpctech.com

Machined Aluminum Computer Case Feet Link

http://www.mnpctech.com/computer_fee...ctech.com1.jpg

Acoustical Sound Proofing Sheets for your PC

http://www.mnpctech.com/acoustical_p...ey_sheets1.jpg

Mnpctech is now stocking clear and colored sheets of cast acrylic for window mods

http://www.mnpctech.com/colored_acry...od_window.html

http://www.mnpctech.com/clear_acryli...ctech.com1.jpg

This is the Honeycomb Modders Meshwe used.

http://www.mnpctech.com/ModdersMesh.thm.jpg

PC Cable management clamps
http://www.mnpctech.com/CableClamp.html

The canvas for this PC build is the Cooler Master 840 ATCS

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com4.jpg

Adding window to Cooler master 840 ATCS
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com4.jpg

Using tape roll to make curved corner
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com5.jpg

Make first initial cut with your Dremel and cutting wheel, to allow use of Jigsaw and cut the window more efficiently

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com6.jpg

You have created slot, this allows using a Jigsaw w/ 18 TPI cutting blade
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com7.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com8.jpg

Using a Jigsaw is much quicker than using a Dremel to cut your window
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com9.jpg

Use a rounded side file to debur the jagged edges of the new window
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9a.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9b.jpg

Notice the window location doesn't reveal the drive bays, this was intentional.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9c.jpg
10-26-2009, 12:30 AM
Frananta

Are you goin to watercooled it?
10-26-2009, 03:59 AM
Bill Owen

I told CM that we should, the ball is on their court on what hardware will be used.
10-26-2009, 07:55 AM
Bill Owen

Design that will be milled in the Cooler Master's 840's front bezel faceplate, Any remaining recessed portion for the 840's case badge will be filled in later with body filler before being painted.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com2.jpg
10-26-2009, 08:17 AM
LogAn'sRun

sweet, looks like a great start!!! Can't wait to see more as the film was awesome!
10-26-2009, 01:49 PM
Bill Owen

Quote:

Originally Posted by LogAn'sRun

sweet, looks like a great start!!! Can't wait to see more as the film was awesome!

I loved it too, thanks for tuning in! :up:
10-27-2009, 04:00 AM
Bill Owen

The 840's front plate

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9d.jpg

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10-27-2009, 04:36 AM
Anemic

Looks TOTALY awsome, you are very skilled!
10-27-2009, 05:42 AM
Lu(ky

very nice bill :yepp: Hey did you get yourself a laser cutting machine, or outside work? I need to find a place to do some work for me.. Can't wait to see the rest of this build.. :up:
10-27-2009, 06:33 AM
ShArKo

Woww, that´s nice :D I want to see more..........

PS: How did you cut that front side??? with laser??
10-27-2009, 06:39 AM
HWaddict

There are very skilled Pro's at Mnpctech!
10-27-2009, 06:53 AM
Dezmen

Kickass case mod! I like D9 movie :P
10-27-2009, 10:22 AM
illidan

omg! Bill how did you cut like that? finish is awesome?
10-27-2009, 11:46 AM
miptzi

its impossible to be hand-made

awesome stuff!!!!
10-27-2009, 01:32 PM
BigJoe

Very nice cut, especially on front panel :)
10-27-2009, 01:53 PM
weston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Owen

Design that will be milled

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ctech.com2.jpg

looks like the cnc did a great job!
10-27-2009, 06:37 PM
EagleRock

Great job with the front plate :clap:
10-28-2009, 05:32 AM
Bill Owen

CNC. You can't achieve beveled edges with Laser :up:

Upgrading the 840's stock 120mm exhaust fan to 140mm fan.

Cooler Master 840 ATCS rear 120mm exhaust
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9g.jpg

I'm holding up a 140mm Cooler Master fan over the stock 120mm grill. "Will it fit without anything obstructing it?"
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9h.jpg

The location of the 140mm fan resides along the crease on the back plate.
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9i.jpg

Making the initial cut with Rotary tool and reinforced cutting wheel before using Jigsaw
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ech.com9i2.jpg

Using Jigsaw with 18 TPI metal cutting blade
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9j.jpg

Using rounded side hand file to clean up burrs along the edge of the cut.
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9k.jpg

140mm opening is cleaned up, next is drilling mounting holes for 140mm fan
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9l.jpg
10-28-2009, 09:54 AM
Arise

Nice...i'll be here waiting for more pics of this mod
10-28-2009, 03:43 PM
dingdong555

Awesome work Bill.
10-28-2009, 08:27 PM
Bill Owen

Thank you! Now that we've got the 140mm hole finished, it's time to drill the 4, mounting holes for the fan.

My trusty center punch. I use this to mark where the holes will be drilled. Once the fan is positioned correctly, It's spring loaded, you push down firmly until the pointed ends "pops" and create a dimple for the drill bit. I insert this in each of the fan's mounting holes

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9m.jpg

The 140mm fan is located 7/8" from the top of the Motherboard tray.
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ech.com9m2.jpg

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vibration dampening fan grommets
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9q.jpg

Using a 1/4" size drill bit to make the mounting holes, this allows the fan grommets to fit.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9p.jpg

Vibration dampening fan grommets installed.
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9r.jpg
10-29-2009, 09:51 AM
Bill Owen

I really like the F-150 pick-up from District 9
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ech.com9s2.jpg

For the exhaust fan grill, I cannibalized an early Monsta Rad grill prototype we made this year.
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9s.jpg

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10-29-2009, 03:21 PM
railmeat

wow...amazing man!
10-31-2009, 04:03 AM
Bill Owen

Quote:

Originally Posted by railmeat

wow...amazing man!

Thank you! Glad you like it railmeat :)
11-05-2009, 09:19 AM
Bill Owen

I've cut the window from Lexan. It's tougher than plexiglass/acrylic, but 2 or 3 times more expensive. It won't shatter or crack "easily" You can buy Lexan sheets at Home Depot, Lowes and some hardware stores like Ace.

The window will be fastened with 1/4" socket head screws, for reinforced armour look

Using center punch to mark each fastener hole.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9x.jpg

Roper Whitney No. 5 Jr Hand Punch kit available here
Hand punch (estimate $60 new)

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/i...wing9etool.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9y.jpg

"Look Ma, No deburring needed!"
http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...tech.com9z.jpg

The benefit of using Lexan is that you can drill or hand punch it without cracking it.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ech.com9z2.jpg

Clean hole cut! I love Lexan.

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ech.com9z3.jpg

http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/p...ech.com9z4.jpg

Ironically our concept drawing calls for bullet holes in the Lexan "bullet proof" window...lol

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