Project :::: PermaFrost :::: (New Project name, formerly SNiiPE's PC-P80)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Hi guys, so I mentioned in a few threads that I would be making a new build in the coming months. Currently I am at RPI so all the parts are back at my house in their shipped boxes. I have a parts list for you guys as it stands, I will probably be buying a few more parts as it goes along. You can expect a finished product by the middle January '09.

Case Parts:

1 x Sunbeam Multi Fan Power Port (MFPP)
1 x Lian-Li Armorsuit PC-P80 / Black / Full Tower Case (PC-P80B)
1 x Dual 12" Cold Cathode Kit - Ultra Bright UV
1 x Yate Loon D12SL-12 Blue UV Reactive 120mm Fan
1 x 120mm Mountain Mods Hard drive rack (Sky White)
1 x Sunbeam 5.25 Rheobus - Fan Controller – Black
1 x Lian Li Power Supply Bracket Extender for Chassis


Liquid Cooling Parts (Have & Purchased):

1 x D-Tek Fuzion v1 Cpu Waterblock – No Nozzels
1 x Swiftech MCW-30 Chipset Waterblock
2 x EK Radeon HD4870 VGA Liquid Cooling Block - Nickel Plated

2 x Swiftech MCP-355 18w DC pump
1 x Petras DDC-T01s Acetal Pump Top
1 x XSPC Laing DDC-1T/1TPlus MCP-350/355 Acrylic Replacement Top w/ LED Port
LED Color: Purple / UV LED

1 x Termochill PA120.3 Radiator
2 x Swiftech MCR-320-QP Radiator
1 x Bitspower UV Mesh Radguard 360 (3 x 120mm) - UV Blue
1 x Chilled PC Black anodized Thermochill radgrill

2 x EK-Multioption RES 250 Rev 2
1 x Swiftech MC-RES- MICRO

4 x Bitspower Ultimate G 1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fitting
2 x Bitspower Chrome G3/8" Barb Fitting - 3/8" ID
10 x Bitspower Chrome G1/4" Barb Fitting - 3/8" ID
10 x PrimoChill PrimoFlex PRO LRT Tubing 3/8"ID 5/8" OD - UV Blue
10 x PrimoChill PrimoFlex PRO LRT Tubing 3/8"ID 5/8" OD - UV Green
2 x Feser One Non Conductive Cooling Fluid - 1000 ml - UV Green
2 x Feser One Non Conductive Cooling Fluid - 1000 ml - UV Blue
4 x FrozenCPU Lighted Crystal LED Plug G1/4” – UV




Things I need: (feel free to contact me for a trade, I have an e6600 cpu that could trade [or trade+ cash] for a pump).

1 x Pump for chipset/PWM loop.
1 x PWM Waterblock for DFI LT x38
1 x T80 Lian-Li replacement case top for PC-P80

(do you guys thing a A70 solid replacement top panel could be plasma cut to fit the PC-P80 ???)


Since I have been at RPI the thing I have been looking forward to the most has been the machine shop, today I went down to check the place out and I was pleasantly surprised. I found out that I have access to a CNC Plasma cutter for cutting any 2d design I would like down to 2/1000” accuracy. I have nearly unlimited free access to this cutter and it is going to meld perfectly with my build plans . I also have access to numerous manual mills, a brand new CNC Lathe and many Manual Lathes. .

The case internal frame is going to be painted Matte White (can’t decide whether to powdercoat or spray paint white) and I will be following a theme of blue LEDs and UV blue items inside the case.

The first time I will be home to pick up parts for the case is October 10th. In the coming week I will be posting side panel designs and asking for opinions. I hope to bring you guys a top notch, all out build that will go down in the record books

[Ashraf]

(do you guys thing a A70 solid replacement top panel could be plasma cut to fit the PC-P80 ???)

Yes, it will fit the PC-P80.

[evil-98]

you start another project.. wheres my 2x 4870 blocks!

lets see an update, and your dads nice studio shots!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

you start another project.. wheres my 2x 4870 blocks!

lets see an update, and your dads nice studio shots!

hahaha yeah, I will take original pictures when I get home on OCT11th, then I'll disassemble the case and bring it in parts to school with me. Hopefully I'll get some time to start drawing out the side panel in NX5 that way I can get opinions on designs from you all. (I start pledging at a frat tomorrow so I probably won't have a ton of time :\)

[Kibbler]

ooh..freshman rush. try to spend more time getting drunk than on the cnc yeah? and definitely not both at the same time!

[pcaddict]

PC-P80 is great case!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

bought:

1 x Another XSPC DDC pump top
6 x BP ST transfer adapters
2 x UN designs 3G pump Brackets
1 x Dangerden CPX-PRO pump. WOOT gonna go for the triple triple here guys (three 3 fan radiators in the PC-P80)

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

So here is a side panel design... let me know what you think guys



Dimensions:

[MomijiTMO]

Ok I shall be keeping an eye on this log. I don't think I've seen any nice P80 pcs so be the first!

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

here's another, hopefully some opinions...

[MomijiTMO]

I like first one better because you can see your mobo with no obstructions in a typical TT fashion. The first one sort of looks oriental too which is different and different is good.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

and another

I'm trying to keep with the theme of the case which is hard, striped angles. so this one and the first one are more to this, the second was just an idea I started and then carried on with for comparison.



for reference here is where the mobo is in the case (apoximate)



here is some text, mull that one over

[MomijiTMO]

I like this side panel the best and yeah it does suit the front door. It would be cool if you could get the same spacing too.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Thanks for the input Mo

I'll look into the spacing, not sure how it will translate to the side panel as I don't have the case in front of me, I will definitely do some measurements though when I can.

[MomijiTMO]

Yeah that might be a tad tough lol.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Here's a concept image of the color scheme, I will be painting the mesh on the door white for sure however I have not decided whether to paint the top white....

remember this is a concept I just used the magnetic lassoo and some crude photoshop.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

This panel is a revision of the third panel, it keeps with the scale of the stripes on the front of the case which is 2:1 (as Momiji suggested ). I also added another Bar to make it fit correctly, and the bars are thinner

[MomijiTMO]

Well I like this one the most. You just need like another 5 people's opinions lol.

On a side note, I hate the magnetic lasso tool .. .. . we just don't get along and I've never used it haha.

[BreeSpree]

I like the last one the best. I'm looking forward to this, I remember you saying you were saving the P80. It would be cool if you mounted the rad behind the 140.3mm fanned door.

[Dangals]

the last one is definately the best - would look good with that case

[bianco]

nice case and components... will definitely check out this build
will go with the last design as well.


sub'd

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

thanks all for the input, here is a new variation, building on what you guys liked. I also added a little logo (made from splines, no font)

Overview


closeup:

[MomijiTMO]

Way better.

[pcaddict]

freaking nice

[Ashraf]

thanks all for the input, here is a new variation, building on what you guys liked. I also added a little logo (made from splines, no font)

Overview
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/890...dimx1v1ob9.png

closeup:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/3371/s1112av1.png

I like! It looks very cool.