New custom watercooling case

[Makymaco]

First, sorry for my English.

I didn't found a case which fits my needs so i decided to build one.

There are other photos of the cases in the thread.

1 - This is my old project (failed and ugly) :



2 - First version (it's not as pretty as i wish it, it is too big and i want to change the concept):


3 - Revision (temporary, to test the new layout in the case) :


4 - The ongoing project :

The goal is to fit :
Hardware :
- ATX MB
- 2 SSDs
- 4 hdd in a watercooled enclosure
- 1 CD-ROM
- 2 200 mm fans on the top.
Watercooling :
- 1 double bay reservoir.
- 2 pumps
- 2 x 480 rads.
- 1 aquaero

Other constraints :
- It must not be too large to have place for my legs under the desk.
- It must fit under my desk.
- It has to not be too long (its nose has to be under the desk).
- Easy access to each components.
- Easy tube rooting.
- The cables can be hidden.
- It must be classy without too much visible fan holes.
- The air flow must require as few as possible fans and must be efficient .




All ideas are welcome

[Makymaco]

The frame is done :

[MomijiTMO]

What a crazy build.

[DarthBeavis]

LOL. What is great about this is I am SURE you will have a total kick arse outcome and success. It will be all the sweeter because your current one is a rat's nest. First, make sure you paint or powder coat the inside. Learn to sleeve!!!!! NO mixing and matching tubing. Plan your tubing runs out just like you plan out your hardware placement in advance. The frame looks amazing by the way.

[95blackz26]

thats pretty cool nice build. its giving me the inspiration to build my own case since i cant really find anything that totally suits what i want for a case. just got done building the center to house my tv and all the components since i couldnt find something that did what i wanted or was arranged the way i wanted.

[Makymaco]

Build is in progress :

[YMAA]

That looks awesome, I love the frame work.

[Liderc]

Incredible framework, nice to see someone thinking outside "the box". Definitely agree with the others about taking the time to learn how to sleeve your wires, it will give you a great appreciation of others you've seen do it before you. Continue the planning ahead, it will end up better than you could have imagined.

[Makymaco]

I sleeved the cable of all the fans in my actual case.
I don't put in order the cables in the case but it's not that bad (the photo is worse than reality).

I will make an effort for this build

[xaxis]

Whoa! That's really great looking. The case frame looks darn solid. ... Have you tried standing on it?

[Makymaco]

Whoa! That's really great looking. The case frame looks darn solid. ... Have you tried standing on it?

No, i'm too afraid to lost all this work

[Rise]

what are those black joints??

[Makymaco]

what are those black joints??

I will take a photo later.

Some more metal cutting :

[Russ_64]

Looks great - I guess it is alu but how much does it weigh?

Been struggling with my small tower rebuild today - dreaming about a BIG tower ............

[Makymaco]

what are those black joints??

See there :
http://www.alfer.com/_pdf/024_eng/024_eng_99916.pdf

[asmat]

dang

wish i have the tools like you

[Makymaco]

Looks great - I guess it is alu but how much does it weigh?

Been struggling with my small tower rebuild today - dreaming about a BIG tower ............

Yes it's alu. It weights 16 kg.

[Makymaco]

Small update, 5"1/4 and top radiator brackets :


Front view :


Holes for tubing and mother board cables :

[Makymaco]

Frame painting (motherboard tray and the bottom are in progress) :

[pingpong1455]

This is shaping up nicely

[Blizzy]

Looking great mate...

Just one thing, black screws would look better IMO.

[dreamaxx]

YAY PURPLE! Good work mate, looking awesome!

[millertime359]

Coming along nicely

[xaxis]

Smooth paint job there. Like the color.

[Semicycle]

Man that Case looks solid. You don't see too many purple case, but the paint job looks very clean...

For some reason, this came to mind ...