[MOD] HAF 932 AMD Extreme Edition

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Coolermaster HAF 932 AMD Extreme Edition

The Base: Coolermaster HAF 932 AMD Edition

Hardware:
- Asus Crosshair III Formula
- AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, 125W
- 2x XFX HD 5850 Black Edition
- Coolermaster Silent Power 1000Watt
- HDD (unknown)

Cooling:
1x EK-Coolstream RAD XT 360
1x EK-Coolstream RAD XT 480
2x EK-Multioption reservoir 400
1x EK-Supreme HF - Acetal + Nickel
1x EK-FB Asus Crosshair 3 Black Acetal + Nickel
2x EK-FC5850 Acetal + Nickel
2x EK-FC5870 RAM Backplate - Black Acetal
2x EK-DCP 4.0 (12V DC pump)
2x Dyna Ace Fan's, 225cfm @ 3000rpm
8x Gentle Typhoon D1225C12BBAZ-00, 150cfm @ 5400rpm
EK Black Serie Fittings (Limited Edition)

This build is for the purpose to make the HAF 932 AMD Edition even more extreme. This will be done by making a custom floor and bottom parts.
This will be done using by own design & fabrication using CNC equipment.

The top part of the case will be stripped off anything that is useless. The HDD's move under the double floor in a bracket in front of the Dyna Ace High Power fan. Same thing for the power supply, and the EK 480 radiator.

The case will be airbrushed following the original design.

Height at this moment 74,5cm

First 3D sketchup, trying to find out if the plan can be used.

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After the first sketch a 3D design is made showing the design in al it's glory

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Thanks to: HighFlow.nl, Revolutionart
Sponsership: CoolerMaster, EK Waterblocks

i can tell this is a gonna be a beast right from the get go

If I was you i'd put a nice smallish SS unit in the bottom part of that case. Anyway looking really good.

that is possible, but the cost of those units is just a bit to much at this moment. But i don't rule it out just yet :)

congratulations, the case will be beautiful! and extreme!! I will continue with the project

This night worked on the 3D design, made it perfect, there were some small things that have been adjusted and improved the render. For the result see first post.

I also made my program for CNC fabrication. This will be used for all the custom parts.

Really looking forward for this to finish, subbed! :up::up:

oh yea, been waiting for some one to take this on, im SUBBED

Thanks for the overall response :up:

@ downlinx: That is the reason why i started this build, there are a lot of HAF's around but almost all or stock (you see window mod's and external radiators and that's about it. Nothing wrong with that but because the AMD Edition was released, it was the perfect chance for a huge modified case.

Making it more extreme than normal

*small update*

I am waiting for a shipment directly from CoolerMaster USA with a box of AMD Edition parts but Customs is giving me a headache again, nothing to change about that, i hope they come in end of this week or beginning next week

Tomorrow i'm starting at the disassembly of a basic 932 chassis for all the exact dimensions for the holes and brackets. These will be filled in into my CAD render so that i can cut out several pieces on the laser cutter.

Looking forward to this build as well. The HAF 932 is on my short list.

Last render finished, now you can see the difference in height if you compare a stock 932 with the modified (the stock looks like a mid tower now :rofl:)

For the result check first post

You should rename this project to "HAF-N-HALF". :D

The design looks quite nice. Looking forward to it jumping from design to reality.

Is the factory case not able to handle that water gear? I woulda thunk it could easily.

Yes the HAF case can hold a 360 radiator without problems, but i don't want a 480 rad hanging at the back. That was the first reason for this build, later on it got more extreme with every design and ended with this design (there is a new render on the way, going to upload it tonight.

Also i had a practical problem of having not enough space for all the components (:shocked: yes even in a HAF it is possible)

I hope everyone is going to enjoy this build :up:

Waiting for more :D

Last render for today, going to get some much needed sleep now, in a couple of hours i will upload another render from front/side and back in High Detail

For now, a render shot directly from the front hope you like it

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...ruwelijk23.jpg

I have my monitor next to my 932 and it looks amazing.

I wish you could mass-produce these. I'd probably pay 75-100 USD for one... probably.

got a feeling it would cost more than that :P

yes the total cost will be higher than 75-100USD. De HAF AMD Edition case where most the parts come from cost about 170USD, then de rebuild starts. I already spent aprox 100USD in raw materials. This is without any CNC work.

I do all the fabrication myself but if you order these parts at a workshop the bill will be about 150USD in hours alone (i can know, i do it for a living).

The parts are all 1 off at this moment. Maybe i reproduce this case on custom order in the future

I was guessing at what coolermaster may have been able to produce it for, given the cost of the 932.
I figured since it was smaller had less internal configuration (assumption based on yet-to-be-posted pictures) that would be the mass-produced price.

Your costs are fair and expected though :D

Looking forward to more!

Sorry for the delay, there were some small changes in the Final Render. Fabrication of the parts has started so the next update will be with the first set of pictures.

I hope you like them, please leave a comment about the build log.

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IMHO, it will look better if you get rid of the Phenom badge in front of the case. You can also convert the bottom side window into mesh so that way you can fit more rads.

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IMHO, it will look better if you get rid of the Phenom badge in front of the case. You can also convert the bottom side window into mesh so that way you can fit more rads.

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There will be a RX480 rad in the bottom part of the case and a RX360 in the top part, i think i will have more than enough cooling power now :D

But thanks for the advice, i have several front grills so i'm going to build several options that i have in my head to look what's the best option :up:

It would have been sweeet if CoolerMaster would have gave you another Case so you can CUT it up and make a CNC Pattern. :up:

**Subscribed**

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It would have been sweeet if CoolerMaster would have gave you another Case so you can CUT it up and make a CNC Pattern. :up:

**Subscribed**

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Coolermaster has already send me a supply of spare parts that i can use for this build. And i still had some old HAF 932 chassis here that i use for this build.
Today i assembled a raw version using just stock 1mm steel plate for dimensions. If i am happy about all the dimensions i put in the CNC program then i'm going to make a final version including all the holes (Flowjet).

" Subscribed " I will wait for the real deal, if it is as good as the renders are then I will be an admirer of yours. :) for a long time to come.

One word, woooooooooooooaw!
I want this case! ; )

very cool subscribed

i gota learn cad somehow . . .

Thanks for the great response, the build is in progress, first parts have been cut out on the CNC machine

Today got some good news, CoolerMaster and EK Waterblocks have given me a sponsership deal in this build.
More info about that later

Update 1

First pictures of the build. Today i started with the side panel because i’m still waiting for the remaining shipment for the build.

What do we need:
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Sidepanel:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/SNC00054.jpg

First hole:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/SNC00055.jpg

Fast Forward:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/SNC00059.jpg

Plexi fitting for size
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...e/SNC00060.jpg

End result, still have to do a little bit of smoothing out the bumps. Thats for tomorrow
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I didn’t made any pictures of the aluminium, the reason will follow soon.
Don’t mind the damage, the whole case is going to the painter when the case is finished

This is going to be amazing.... good luck with customs!

yeah customs is very hard at the moment. They have my shipment already for the past 3 weeks, so they better hurry ;)

Mini update:

Because i'm not ready with the CNC work i have done something else to keep busy:

A few days ago i received 2 fans

172mm
225 CFM
3000rpm

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These could not stay stock so i painted them satin black with red sleeving.

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00077.jpg

Images taken using phone, not the best quality :(

This is going to be AMAZING!

Subscribed...
Are these the exhaust fans for the back of the case ?

No these fan's are going to be used at the front for intake

Great job! Subed~ :)

Actually I wanna to mod my 800D almost the same way but by adding self-made "roof" and "floor". Your work would be a very helpful introduction of my future mod. Thx for sharing this and keep up your GREAT mod!!

Sneak Preview, last 14 day's where very busy at work so this weekend will be a dedicated HAF weekend

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big case, lets make it bigger :D:D

I applaud your efforts, but wouldn't a PCX-2000 be the same thing, in a sense??

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A few days ago i received 2 fans

172mm
225 CFM
3000rpm

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00066.jpg

These could not stay stock so i painted them satin black with red sleeving.

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OMFG on those fans! :eek: Holy hurricanes Batman, r u serious? Those fans are gonna be super loud and super fast, you will be able to feel the exhaust coming out the back of the computer from across the room. Definitely xtreme on the fans.

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I applaud your efforts, but wouldn't a PCX-2000 be the same thing, in a sense??

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This will be bigger than a PCX-2000 and what's the fun of buying one of the shelf when you can mod one to your own taste

^ Very true..:D Carry on.. I started building a MM U2 UFO case, but I realized with my craftsmanship it would prolly turn out looking like this:
http://ghettocomputers.files.wordpre...pg?w=450&h=326

but that's really good I think you should send a link to milliondollar pc :D

hows things coming along?

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hows things coming along?

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Progress is good, the chassis is done (pictures will follow soon when i have a good camera ;)), now started on the plastic pieces from the front to customise it

Delivered today from Slovenia, with thanks to EK Waterblocks for there part in this one off casemod

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So much nickel-ey goodness...

wait a second here!!!

where the hell can i get "D1225C12BBAZ-00" Gentle typhoon fans??

It's brand new:

This is a PDF. Be forewarned.

where are they available (if at all?) they look interesting

I get them directly from the manufactor, they aren't for sale official (yet)

Wait??
does it says 5000 RPM ??

You might wanna secure the PC to the ground....

How many watts are these fans? Wonder if any fan controller on the market can handle them. I want some.

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I get them directly from the manufactor, they aren't for sale official (yet)

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who did you need to contact?

Update 2

Still no good new camera so again some pictures from my phone

Backplate (no cut-outs for PSU and Fan on photo)

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00098.jpg

Corners cut

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00100.jpg

Floorboard for the middle section without cuts yet (have to size up the radiator before cutting)

http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00099.jpg

Chassis on 11/02

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Black bottom plate is just for fitting, will be replaced with custom one because of PSU and fan placing

12/2 new update :)

kiek m goan!!

haha looks good

How do you plan to join the 2 cases ( if not already done) ? I can't really judge by the photo...

^ x2.. *lurks*

I like the way it's coming out. :D

Update 3
Today i did some small fitting work, don't mind the gaps etc, this is just for checking if everything fits as i want it.

I also have to look for the CoolerMaster, the one that stays is the bottom one i think.

And there is one thing i have to look at before end molding.

Stock
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Cut 1
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00108.jpg

Cut 2
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00109.jpg

Cut 3
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00110.jpg

Stock
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00113.jpg

At this moment
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00114.jpg

Looking awesome, going to be a monsta!

Nice looking case there.

Teaser pic for today's update

Before Epoxy (used tape for the photo), you can see i choose to remove te top logo, bottom one still one for now (maybe i remove that one also)

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LOL, I was just going to say why two badges. I say keep the bottom one, gotta give at least SOME credit to the original case designer. Keep the pics coming, looks great. Be cool to see a pic or two of the CNCing process too. Do you do that on site or send it out?

all the CNC work i do myself, i'll upload those later on in this log. The bottom logo is staying on, otherwise the front looks to long (breaks it up a little bit)

Where are you putting the Quad radiator?

Says here :

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There will be a RX480 rad in the bottom part of the case and a RX360 in the top part....

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The radiators will be from the EK Waterblocks XT series, the rest is correct :D

what did you render with, btw?
What voltage are those fans?
You make me cry at what I wish I was oing with my silly looking HAF 932 ^_^

nice work!!!!

Small Update

Been busy with the front part, molding all the pieces with the use of Epoxy into 1 solid piece :), still some small work to do on it

Fitting side bar
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00121.jpg

Test fitting with some Epoxy
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Epoxy back
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Round 1 filler
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After the second round of filler and a layer of primer, still have to do the sides (you can see the Epoxy on the sides) and then details on the solid piece :D
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00128.jpg

This is looking really nice. Can't wait to see it cleaned up and attached to the case :up:

perfect! you're crazy!!

Updates?

Great job man, did you buy the second front part of the case directly to Coolermaster?

@ nlancaster: This weekend i will update the topic with the progress and pictures

@ Kipow: Yes, all the parts i need are sponsered by Coolermaster

Been very busy at work last couple of weeks (the € have to come from somewhere :o)

This is a small update (case has been coaten but otherwise your missing a piece of the build

Fitting of the midsection plate
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00301.jpg

After that a lot of cutting etc (boring boring ;) )

Result
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00305.jpg

Next couple of days i will update the build log with more pictures on how far the build is at the moment

Very nice!

Update 4: Sleeving

Yesterday evening / night / morning been busy with sleeving of my Coolermaster Silent Pro 1000M power supply.

Fresh out of the box:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00324.jpg

Removed housing:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00328.jpg

Open and removed old stock sleeving:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00330.jpg

Old Stock Sleeve :(:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00340.jpg

Then i take some staples (Available at every office supply shop :P)
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Make it straight, bend in half and stick it in:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00332.jpg

Result:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00333.jpg

Sleeved with heat shrink:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00334.jpg

All 4 with connector:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00335.jpg

Fast Forward

Everything sleeved:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00336.jpg

Pray it will fit in:
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00337.jpg

Housing back on (yes it fits :up: just)
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00338.jpg

Done, cabels tied because of shape that they had coming out of the box, this helps to straight them up a little
http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/x...6/SNC00339.jpg

Love it :up:

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This picture does so much for me :up: I'm now looking at my Elite 334 and going :( For several years I didn't believe in cases as they just got in the way, last year I got the 334 because it was the cheapest thing I could find (I needed to stop so much dust from getting to the hardware) but after seeing this... I need a new custom case. Thanks for costing me money I don't have right now :shakes: ........ :D I'll be following this:)

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This picture does so much for me :up: I'm now looking at my Elite 334 and going :( For several years I didn't believe in cases as they just got in the way, last year I got the 334 because it was the cheapest thing I could find (I needed to stop so much dust from getting to the hardware) but after seeing this... I need a new custom case. Thanks for costing me money I don't have right now :shakes: ........ :D I'll be following this:)

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You're welcome :), sometimes it's good to see new ideas from others to jumpstart your own custom ideas etc.

Updates?

Great looking mod. looking forward to seeing it finished.

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Updates?

Great looking mod. looking forward to seeing it finished.

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I aswell!

Any updates on this.?
I wanna do something like this to mount my radiators when I sli some 470's...
Looks great so far.!!
v1ral

Awesome job and I like seeing pictures on how you did things. :up: