Custom Made Case U2-UFO "Replica"

[AussieJester]

Overclocker.com.au (OCAU) have a new case modding comp that i have entered, I thought I would also copy the log to XTremeSystems for those not members at OCAU to view as it might be of some interest :-) the main rule of the comp is stay under $200 budget :-S --->

From OCAU log

I have been a HUGE fan of the Mountain Mods U2-UFO PC cases (but not a fan of their EXORBITANT
prices, ~$AU580 delivered to Australia :-| ) I thought i would have a crack at making a "replica" for a fraction of the cost.

For those not familar with the U2-UFO range of cases here's a couple I will be combining attributes off -->



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The fan placement of the top case will be used in my "replica" with the inclusion of the black plexi top and side panels.

Today i picked up the aluminium and nylon corners i will use for the frame of my case along with a couple of sheets of 1.5mm thick aluminium sheets for the
front and rear panels of the case-->



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The aluminium tube and connectors are known as Qubelok, it is $AU27 for a 6meter length (the frame has ~6.25m of aluminum) The corner joiners
i forget the exact price suffice to say they are around $AU2 a piece. I decided also I would have the company that sells Qubelok, Capral
cut the tube to size for me, the black powder coat was $AU3 more than raw aluminum finish. The two 1.5mm aluminium sheets were $AU16ea. Total cost thus far
is $AU97.

Things still required for completion that I don't have are stainless steel dome head cap screws & I some mirror finish plexi for inner sides of case. The
3 black plexi for the top and sides I have in my stock pile. I will also need ~5 more 120mm fans (case will have 8 x 120's) and probably half a dozens 80's
my good mate Steven from SycoComputers will fix me up with some blue LED fans for a good price :: wink wink :: :-)

Shall be back with update soon :-)