Project: Cosmos S, first casemod "update"

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05-12-2008, 03:42 PM
Fumle

Project: Black & Chrom Cosmos S

I think that the Cosmos S looks nice stock, but i can do better :)
This is also my first casemod

Planned so far

All power cables gets black sleeving
Every gray plastic part is paintet black
Handle bars, door rails and most of the mesh are to be "chrom"

Hardware:

PSU: Corsair HX620
Mobo: DFI Lanparty DK P35
CPU: Intel Q6600
GPU: XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog Edition
RAM: TeamGroup Xtreem Dark PC8500 2 * 2 GB
HDD: WD Raptor 150GB for OS

Watercooling:

CPU: EK-Supreme
GFX: EK-FC88
Rad: HW-Labs GTS 360 Xflow
Pump: Laing DDC 1T with EK DDC X top
Fittings: Bitspower Premium High Flow 1/2"
Fans: Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E
Tubing: Tygon R-3603
Res: EK Multioption Reservoir 150

First i tryed to spraypaint chrom, but just look at the pictures to see how that turned out

http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00270.jpg
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00271.jpg

Picture of the painted internals and HDD module
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00267.jpg

Stock
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/4.jpg

75% assembled
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00276.jpg

Back
http://fumle.com/pics/DSC00279.jpg

Stock
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00283.jpg

Halfway through the sanding
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00284.jpg

Done
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00285.jpg
05-12-2008, 03:48 PM
TedShred

I like the subtle yet effective changes!

How much of a mess did it make to polish the rails like that? (Thinkin' of doing the same thing.)

Me like jazzy Cosmos':up:
05-12-2008, 03:48 PM
Bubbaxm2

Looks good man. Nice work.
05-12-2008, 03:55 PM
[XC] NetburstXE

Subscribed!
05-12-2008, 04:16 PM
EvilApe

Quote:

Originally Posted by [XC] NetburstXE

Subscribed!

Same here! Looking good so far :)
05-13-2008, 06:37 AM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedShred

I like the subtle yet effective changes!

How much of a mess did it make to polish the rails like that? (Thinkin' of doing the same thing.)

Me like jazzy Cosmos':up:

By sanding and alot elbow grease ;);)

I stared with Grit P180 (normaly applied to wood, but gets rid of the paint)
Grit P320
Grit P800
Grit P1000
Grit P1200
Grit P1500

And at the end, i used "autosol" to polish the surface with, this product is available in most countries

When you are done the surface should be very smooth before you apply autosol
05-13-2008, 04:08 PM
disruptfam

nice work buddy
05-15-2008, 02:31 PM
TedShred

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fumle

By sanding and alot elbow grease ;);)

I stared with Grit P180 (normaly applied to wood, but gets rid of the paint)
Grit P320
Grit P800
Grit P1000
Grit P1200
Grit P1500

And at the end, i used "autosol" to polish the surface with, this product is available in most countries

When you are done the surface should be very smooth before you apply autosol

I figured something that nice had to be hard work (dam). Excellent info, thanks Fumle:up:
05-17-2008, 07:31 AM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedShred

I figured something that nice had to be hard work (dam). Excellent info, thanks Fumle:up:

But it is worth the effort :)
05-18-2008, 03:27 AM
Fumle

A few parts have arrived yesterday, still waiting for my package from Performance Pcs, it was take by customs in denmark

EK blocks
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00287.jpg

RAM
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00288.jpg
05-18-2008, 03:55 AM
fungry

Wonderful sanding work there Fumle. Definitely keeping an eye on this Cosmos.
Keep up the excellent work.
05-18-2008, 06:22 AM
septim

wet sanding is hard work... what other chems did you guys use to make the finish last...
05-18-2008, 06:31 AM
biftek.

Great work, i love the shiny bars :)
05-18-2008, 07:25 AM
septim

try manually sanding some pieces of acrylic to right angle edges...

cosmos s sure is popular now a days... like made for water cooling all internal build...
05-18-2008, 04:15 PM
disruptfam

looks forward to updates
06-05-2008, 02:01 AM
Fumle

I was unemployed when i started this mod, but since i got an job again, so not much for modding, polishing or anything

PSU cable
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00420.jpg

PSU cable again
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00421.jpg

ATX 8 Pin Cable
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00425.jpg

PCI-E cable
http://momskarrusel.dk/pics/DSC00426.jpg
06-05-2008, 02:54 AM
septim

hmm seems that the matrix movie's sentinel's tentacles are in now a days...

nice, an update! keep em coming...
06-09-2008, 05:59 PM
emoners

good job sleeving those cables! :up:
06-09-2008, 06:06 PM
disruptfam

nice sleeving
06-16-2008, 07:28 AM
Big_Daddy

wow, sleeving each and every wire. didn't know they made smaller than 1/8"

Good work,
06-30-2008, 03:36 AM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Daddy

wow, sleeving each and every wire. didn't know they made smaller than 1/8"

Good work,

I used 1/8" sleeving for this (3mm in EU size)

But i takes a short amount time, but really happy with the end results
06-30-2008, 03:54 AM
twwen2

Nice work Fumle, especially good job on the sleeving! What tool did you use to remove the pins in the ATX and PCI-E connectors? I'm currently sleeving my HX620 and i can't get them out with the sunbeam tool:mad:.
06-30-2008, 04:17 AM
septim

updates?
06-30-2008, 05:31 AM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by twwen2

Nice work Fumle, especially good job on the sleeving! What tool did you use to remove the pins in the ATX and PCI-E connectors? I'm currently sleeving my HX620 and i can't get them out with the sunbeam tool:mad:.

The sunbeam tools er are SH**, i use an pin remover from AC Ryan, it fits perfectly but dont use much force, because it will break

Quote:

Originally Posted by septim

updates?

I belive i will get some work done this week, because i got some time from job from my new job as Server King
06-30-2008, 05:46 AM
twwen2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fumle

The sunbeam tools er are SH**, i use an pin remover from AC Ryan, it fits perfectly but dont use much force, because it will break

Right. Off to find an ACRyan kit then:shakes:. Thanks for replying
06-30-2008, 06:05 AM
Pellepel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fumle

The sunbeam tools er are SH**, i use an pin remover from AC Ryan, it fits perfectly but dont use much force, because it will break

Wow I really like what you did the PSU-Express cable. I managed to removed my PCI cable with the Sunbeam, but it took a very long time; and thats with only four cables. To think I was going to do it with my PSU cable was not welcoming. I really like the aestetic look to it, now that you metioned about the AC Ryan, I'm definitely put it on my list to do. Now *runs off to PPCs*.

BTW looking good on the project keep it up :up:.
07-02-2008, 12:24 AM
generalpetres

i <3 cosmos s case look so nice painted black and chrome rails along with a nice window nothing else will come close imo. now when you painted your case you get it powder coated or just use a spray can?
07-02-2008, 01:28 AM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalpetres

i <3 cosmos s case look so nice painted black and chrome rails along with a nice window nothing else will come close imo. now when you painted your case you get it powder coated or just use a spray can?

This one is done with spray can, jsut wanted to try it

I think out nice enough that i dont want to get it media blasted and powder coated
07-02-2008, 02:21 AM
generalpetres

did you sand the plastic panels then paint or sand, primer then paint over that?
07-03-2008, 02:43 AM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalpetres

did you sand the plastic panels then paint or sand, primer then paint over that?

I sanded alittle with some very fine wet sandpaper, single layer of primer og 2 layers of black, 1 layer clearcoat
08-07-2008, 12:59 PM
IcepiK

None of your pictures are showing up....imagehost down?
08-07-2008, 02:25 PM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by IcepiK

None of your pictures are showing up....imagehost down?

I forget to this year hosting fee :doh: :doh:

But it is fixed for now, but there is also going to be an update this weekend (i promise this time)
08-07-2008, 03:14 PM
mpower1001

Nice sleeving
08-16-2008, 01:26 PM
IcepiK

updates?
08-18-2008, 08:30 AM
mit78

hi

nothing new?
10-09-2008, 03:40 AM
Fumle

An very sad update:

I ran into alot problems while modding different things, while trying to do some fancy stuff with power button (I/O Panel) it broke and coolermaster does not any for sale yet, atleast what the CoolerMaster Shop told me

Also while polishing the sidebars at the front, one of the springs holding it where lost, and i also have to desambly the case for better asembly because the sides doesnt fit properly so the side keeps "popping" off the case, really ignoring

So now i stopping modding it and put it back in the box, maybe i will finish it in the future but who knows :)
10-09-2008, 04:03 AM
masxerofkartis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fumle

An very sad update:

I ran into alot problems while modding different things, while trying to do some fancy stuff with power button (I/O Panel) it broke and coolermaster does not any for sale yet, atleast what the CoolerMaster Shop told me

Also while polishing the sidebars at the front, one of the springs holding it where lost, and i also have to desambly the case for better asembly because the sides doesnt fit properly so the side keeps "popping" off the case, really ignoring

So now i stopping modding it and put it back in the box, maybe i will finish it in the future but who knows :)

Well you could always email cm and a sk for a replacement part. Just make sure that the thing is within warranty ;)

Also about the sidepanel make sure there is no cable on the actual spring system from the outside where it touches the sidepanel.

(of course if that is not the window panel)

Also make sure you only have a cable on a line and not 1 piled up on another.

also try no to use the downer hole of the case for the psu cables use the upper one

Hope to see more of your mod
10-29-2008, 04:50 PM
IcepiK

dont give up....CM will send you a replacement part, they sent me a new side panel after I dented it trying to force it back on... (cables were in the way) It was all my fault but they replaced it anyway.
10-30-2008, 06:12 AM
pcaddict

looking great for now! :up:
11-01-2008, 04:22 PM
Fumle

Quote:

Originally Posted by IcepiK

dont give up....CM will send you a replacement part, they sent me a new side panel after I dented it trying to force it back on... (cables were in the way) It was all my fault but they replaced it anyway.

I have tried that and they told me that they dont got any for sale right now, but my girlfriend has left me after 7 years, so i dont really have this project on my mind for the time being