EVGA 4 way DIY case

[Costas24]

Hello
I would like to show you some pics of my new construction.
Here some details...
dimensions: 31 x 47 cm (2/3) and 15,3cm in width.
10 slots + half (to be secure)
GPU cards about 29.5 cm max. length.

[eBoy0]

Looks very sleek, but where are the drives going to go? External?

[The_Beast]

Very nice looking case, is it all custom?

[Costas24]

yeah
I needed just 5 days
I tried to make a high slim case w/o any hdd cage or
other dead space for me.pump + rads at balcony.

Here is what i've used...
4 long (8mm) cube bars
up/down 3mm sheets (it can be less)
and one back panel for m/b.
Allen screws M3 M4 were used.
its balance was not a concern because of the heavy psu 4kg on the base.
the case also weighs almost 2kg.

[The_Beast]

Again very nice, is that paint or anodized?


I really like the sleek look of it

[Costas24]

Thanks
I'm glad you like.

It is paint.
colour and varnish spray

[Costas24]

another few pics..

[Costas24]

I know the graphics card looks like ass in the whole system
but it is temporary.

I 'll have an update soon..
I would like to set 4x hd 5870 up when they get more cheap.

[hewi]

Excellent ! we need more guys like you in the case building industry.
Lian Li for instance has lost it's way and is now making freaking red spider
test benches and using way too much plastic & gimmicks. The X500 & X2000
were the last sleek cases and your's has the same feel to it, but even more
simplistic and aesthetically pleasing.

Can you make me one ?

[grasskicker509]

where did u get the rad?...looks sweet!

[hewi]

That rad is what looks to be a Watercool MoRa2, a beast of a radiator
esp. if u hook up 9 fans to it. Seems to be more popular here in Europe than the states or elswhere.

[masska]

very clean Costas, looking forward to the updates

[Raiden]

Why a motherboard like that for only one graphic card??? , maybe your testing it

Nice case altough , hope to see this finished

[mcmeat51]

Looks nice, However, You dont seem to have any case fans? that seems like a bad idea.. especially if your planning on putting 4x5870's in.

What PSU is that?

[Costas24]

where did u get the rad?...looks sweet!

It's Mo-ra 2

[Costas24]

Why a motherboard like that for only one graphic card??? , maybe your testing it

Nice case altough , hope to see this finished

As you said...
It's little early for me to buy a 5870
although i bought 4 waterblocks.
Ati put made high prices when knows nvidia will be late to release.
So i haven't bought yet.
200 euro is fine but 350+ is too much for this card.

[Costas24]

Looks nice, However, You dont seem to have any case fans? that seems like a bad idea.. especially if your planning on putting 4x5870's in.

What PSU is that?

I 'm planning to let front free for many reasons.
If i close i should find other mechanism for easy open/close panel.
another 8 screws for the front would be a pain.
If it's closed i will need some fans (loud) and can't avoid dust.(I don't wanna show you i'm fanless person , i know the need of fans)
I was planning to make something dust-free ,everywhere closed no airflow all parts watercooled but psu is a problem(can't get air)other parts like capacitors also dangerous.

The psu is Strider 1500w which i mounted from its base.
This psu let some space from the hexagon nuts which is used for the internal
screws (M3).

[MadHacker]

do you plan to watercool the motherboard as well?
it will generate heat, and with a fanless system,(well almost) that heat needs to be disipated somehow.

[Eldonko]

Well done m8. I like that res, what is it?

[Costas24]

Excellent ! we need more guys like you in the case building industry.
Lian Li for instance has lost it's way and is now making freaking red spider
test benches and using way too much plastic & gimmicks. The X500 & X2000
were the last sleek cases and your's has the same feel to it, but even more
simplistic and aesthetically pleasing.

Can you make me one ?

Thanks friend
I 've also noticed some similarity to Lian-li Tyr cases (after i made)
I like those design but i think heavy parts like psu should be near the base.

I would make one for you
if you really want it.
one thing that makes it difficult is scratch and paint.
If i have anodized , it's much easier.Just 3 days.
Here in Greece difficult to get it in dimensions i want,
so i choosed the difficult way.
If you could find in your place, i can make .
I also can give you instructions how to make,
and i'm sure you can build it better or
at least a different nice case

[Costas24]

do you plan to watercool the motherboard as well?
it will generate heat, and with a fanless system,(well almost) that heat needs to be disipated somehow.

I was waiting long about the p6t7 full coverage.
I'm planning switch to the evga 4 way sli if i can't wait anymore(that's why i made this case)
Is it worth?

[Power5]

So, where are the HDDs? Is this just for benching? Mobo is mounted to the side panel, so I guess you never intended to hide wires behind the tray.

Case is pretty slick look, and I guess it fits your needs well.

PSU problem solved if you can source one in greece.
http://www.koolance.com/water-coolin...product_id=665

[TJ TRICHEESE]

im glad you have a proper mobo in there at the moment, not one of those evga peices of S***

[Costas24]

So, where are the HDDs? Is this just for benching? Mobo is mounted to the side panel, so I guess you never intended to hide wires behind the tray.

Case is pretty slick look, and I guess it fits your needs well.

PSU problem solved if you can source one in greece.
http://www.koolance.com/water-coolin...product_id=665

It's for general use.Overclocked enough but not extreme.
As you said the side panel is also the mobo's tray.
I could make 2 panels to make possible hidding cables , or buy some higher
standoffs.Now, i choose to place the cables in the gap around the motherboard.I will shorthen pci-e cables, i'm sure i can't hide them.

I was between this Koolance PSU and Silverstone.
I could get both in Greecevia US store.
Silverstone has better efficiency and quality i think but that's not so important
if i could get a watercooled psu.I wanted all parts watercooled in the case(no fans only for ext. rads)
The most important that koolance is not attractive for me is
that their patent looks very simple and is not something like serious solution.
Just a waterbag over the psu heatsinks. ( I think it's not so difficult to make one for the strider)
why to spent so much for a bag
Water should pass directly from the source of heat.
Another bad is its big ass
it will go out of case.
The last makes me say bye for the koolance psu though the main body is really beautiful.

[Costas24]

im glad you have a proper mobo in there at the moment, not one of those evga peices of S***

I 'm glad to listen like that and not spending any more money for new mobo.
Is the Asus board better than evga similar one?