Lian Li PC-A77 Mod: Project [Thessa]

[fasttruck860]

looks amazing, keep up the good work

why can't all cases come with powdercoated interiors, they make the cases look 10x better

I agree 100%. Especially in high end cases, it make everything look that much better no matter how wild or ordinary. Puts my pc-70 to shame.

[Envydia007]

Mabuhay !!! Very nice looking !

[orclev]

This is very similar to the build I'm working on. I'm curious, how did you get that annoying cross-bar off the top half of the case? Near as I can tell the damn thing is riveted in place and I didn't see an easy way to get rid of it without cutting it. Something else I'm considering on my build is mounting a pair of Laing DDC on the MB tray, and putting a 120.1 radiator/fan on the bottom of the case, although that will depend on how clean I can run the wiring and such if I do that. I was origionally considering a 120.2 radiator on the top, but seeing how clean it looks when you remove the top PSU mount and cross-bar I might use a 120.3 instead.

[lowfat]

wow

powder coating would be 4 times that over here same as laser cutting

project is looking good...

keep it going

I don't think it would be. If he is only getting the interior done and most of the prep was complete. It wouldn't be more than $50-$75ish...

This is very similar to the build I'm working on. I'm curious, how did you get that annoying cross-bar off the top half of the case? Near as I can tell the damn thing is riveted in place and I didn't see an easy way to get rid of it without cutting it. Something else I'm considering on my build is mounting a pair of Laing DDC on the MB tray, and putting a 120.1 radiator/fan on the bottom of the case, although that will depend on how clean I can run the wiring and such if I do that. I was origionally considering a 120.2 radiator on the top, but seeing how clean it looks when you remove the top PSU mount and cross-bar I might use a 120.3 instead.

Removing rivets is very easy, all you need is a drill. It seems everyone is afraid of rivets, but there shouldn't be a reason why, they aren't that bad.

[knet370]

modded my d5 pumps to fit threaded barbs. shown with 1/2id fittings.













http://www.tantricmodz.com/

[orclev]

Removing rivets is very easy, all you need is a drill. It seems everyone is afraid of rivets, but there shouldn't be a reason why, they aren't that bad.

I think it's more a psychological thing. If you remove a screw and change your mind you can always put it back. Removing a rivet is a bit more permanent, although even then if you have a pop-rivet gun you can reattach them, although they won't look as nice as the factory rivets.

I really didn't look very closely at the bar because at the time I wasn't planning on doing any heavy modification to the case (was still planning on air cooling), but after deciding to go with water cooling it became apparent I would need to modify the case if I was going to go with a internal setup and preserve the clean outside lines. I was sort of hoping there were some screws I missed or something, but if I have to I guess I'll just need to drill out those rivets. Definitely an option I'll consider.

On the other hand, I could save that HD cage and mount some HDs there, while removing the bottom most HD cage from the front of the case and putting a radiator on the front panel, my pumps, or a radiator across the bottom of the case instead. So many options to consider, almost makes me wish I could just buy 3 or 4 systems and try them all.

Anyway, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this build to see how it goes and maybe snag a few ideas .

P.S. Knet370, nice mod on the pump. I'm afraid I'd be too scared to try something like that on mine, that's a fairly hefty chunk of change should you screw it up.

[emir]

Very nice work on d5

[knet370]

some update. better pics will be taken once im done leak testing.

[CoNMaN]

Nice!

[INFRNL]

Very Nice Work! I was thinking of getting this case or the silverstone TJ-07; still a toss up as they are both excellent cases

[knet370]

[knet370]

[tantric]

knet: nice job! talk about organized chaos

[Leeghoofd]

Great job mate I just received my case precut by Tom from Chilledpc.co.uk... will take some picices of mine when it's done still awaiting the 2nd rad from aquatuning...

how did you mount the front rad ? any pictures of that ?

[Logos]

nice, very nice subscribed

[knet370]

[Envydia007]

Blackened !!! Nice!

[dingdong555]

VERY nice work!

I love the Res's + Fan grill!

Keep it up!

[N3it1]

Ah sweet job.Your setup looks awsome.

[knet370]

[masska]

Well done knet370
Awesome job mate.
Anyone know of a good powder coating and laser cut place in Melbourne????
I'm inspired

[theodredge]

Wow! simply amazing knet...
I'm speechless!

[knet370]

its now in blue uv dye. my rig is now a boy.. ;-)

[OV3RCLOCK3R]

Have to say, that looks awesome!

[disruptfam]

looks really nice with the blue nice work!