[Project] Blood Lust (Updated 1-1-10)

[Bei Fei]

I have begun my adventure of building a completely custom case. After going through idea after idea I chose to build a simple eye pleasing case.

Enough about that...

I will be using the components from my signature for this build.

Here are a few teaser pics.

[nlancaster]

THAT IS BLOODY AWESOME!!!

What program did you design that with? And what are you going to do for side panels?

[callen_1]

That's great work! it looks like it's built like a tank, and perfectly set-up for WC. Doesn't it weigh a tonne though?

[Bei Fei]

I designed it in Solidworks. It made using 6061 T6 Aluminum. Weight is not much at all compared to an Antec P180.

[Metric]

Looks great Bei Fei

Any plans on getting it powdercoated in the end?

[nlancaster]

Also, how much did it cost to get that done?

[mib]

Nice looking. I would prefer a squared holes for rad/fan :]

Your desing??

[nismosd]

Wow, this is a great build. What thickness aluminum did you use? Subscribed!

[mariop]

awesome man! i really like customed cases.

in this pics, it is structurally ready? the MB tray looks like it would be flexible. shouldnt it have some support on the other side(other than the pci slots side)?

[Bei Fei]

Looks great Bei Fei

Any plans on getting it powdercoated in the end?

I haven't decided on powder coating or hard anodizing. I may end up painting it with automotive paint. I know it will be black with red accents.

Also, how much did it cost to get that done?

I cut the material myself using scrap that I had laying around. So at this point my investment is $0.00

Wow, this is a great build. What thickness aluminum did you use? Subscribed!

I used .25" and .125" for the frame. I am planning on adding .5" and .125 acrylic and some mesh material.

awesome man! i really like customed cases.

in this pics, it is structurally ready? the MB tray looks like it would be flexible. shouldnt it have some support on the other side(other than the pci slots side)?

No supports have been added. I will be adding acrylic behind the motherboard tray for support.

[Moto450]

That looks Great, I can't wait to see it finished.

[RCG_Bex]

SMEXY - Very nicely cut! Get er' coated!

~Bex

[Bei Fei]

Here are a few new teaser pics

[archieb]

Wow, I am really anticipating this! How are you making your cuts? They are so precise.

[dietje1908]

will there be enough room for the psu , looks tight...

[Bei Fei]

Water Jet....

PSU fits fine

[AndyWxy]

Wow, I am really anticipating this! How are you making your cuts? They are so precise.

the same question here.....

Btw, very promising mod! Sub!

[nlancaster]

He is using a waterjet cutter.

Water at 40,000-60,000+ PSI with usually garnet abrasive is blasted at the material thru a very small hole to form a very precise jet of water and abrasive. Can cut nearly anything with it. And best of all, adds no heat, no slag, and very clean cuts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljV_DZhyK2U

[Liderc]

Incredible design, keep the updates coming.

[Bei Fei]

This is the machine it was cut on. I am in the video!

http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiCam.../5/cSJHQLc4lh8

[pingpong1455]

This is the machine it was cut on. I am in the video!

http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiCam.../5/cSJHQLc4lh8

lucky you have acces to a waterjet and other things like that useful for mods

[skinnee]

Okay... so a Bloodrage, what are you doing for cooling? I see spots for at least a 240 and a 360, but something tells me there is more to it... ?

[Boogerlad]

awesome!

[Bei Fei]

Okay... so a Bloodrage, what are you doing for cooling? I see spots for at least a 240 and a 360, but something tells me there is more to it... ?

This will be a very simple build with a single loop. I am planing another build that will take place when I am finished with this that will be much better.

This is my test build....

[skinnee]

gotcha...