Daniel's murderbox - with a sLight twist

**Mr_Mike** · 02-26-2009, 09:17 PM

awesome job man

**Tims** · 02-28-2009, 12:38 AM

Just when you think it cant get any better than this Charles just bumps it up another notch

Great work m8

**hchristian** · 03-04-2009, 11:34 PM

I'm dying for an update....

*bump*

**charles_h** · 03-05-2009, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by switch8

Absolutely amazing photos and design Charles! This look a-bloody-mazing!

Keep up the great work mate!

Thanks Brenton.

Originally Posted by Malik

Charles ... you are my guru

Cheers Malik.

I'm a HUGE fan of your work and photography... always inspiring!

Originally Posted by DragoonXX

I know how you feel with that one, for me, my build keeps getting held up on account of two main things- money and time
dont have the money go get the parts I want (and Im not even going for ultra high end.. a GTX 260) and I dont have the time to just sit down, clear my head and plot/ doodle/ figure out how I'm going to do what
final build is going to look stunning
I do have one question for you (Hoping you might have some experience with them) http://www.mainelectronics.com/heatshrink.htm <---how is their heatshrink? I'm looking into getting some of the adhesive lined, I just would like to know what kind of quality it is (cheaper than ordering from cableorganizer.com, much less shipping cost)

Sorry for the late response.

I've been in that shop just once. I will say that glue lined heatshrink is great for some apps but I've found that good 3:1 thin walled stuff offers a much better result. Less bulky for one thing. When I first started sleeving PSUs I was using the glue lined stuff and it added so much to the thickness at the connectors. My advice (if it's not too late) would be to go with the thin walled 3:1 stuff.

Originally Posted by Mike44

Thanks for the images of the drill bit! Don't worry about a part number, the pictures will do just fine! I'll see if I can't find a similar bit somewhere around here. And might I say that's a pretty spify idea you got there with the sLIGHT twist

! It all makes sence now!!! Excellent job with it - can't wait to see those final images of the finished case!

P.S. And to think that I thought that "Aboot" was only how us maritimers talked, lol!!!

Mike

Cheers Mike.

Originally Posted by r0ss0s

Wonderful Photos, and of course beautiful case..

Thank you r0ssos.

Originally Posted by Mr_Mike

awesome job man

Thank you Mr_Mike!

Originally Posted by Tims

Just when you think it cant get any better than this Charles just bumps it up another notch

Great work m8

Cheers Tims!

Originally Posted by hchristian

I'm dying for an update....

*bump*

hehe, I know it's long over due.

Truth is, it's hurry up and wait time. Got a bunch of stuff going on behind the scenes - just nothing worth reporting on just yet. Looks like instead of shipping the case to Daniel and have him create the upper loop, I may be doing some of it. We're discussing what the best course of action is ATM. Certain Mips may be making the trip to Canada only to be turned around and sent back to Europe. In any event, there'll be plenty for Daniel to do!

Another thing is the EK reservoir. I'm not a fan of the puny little clear plexi holders that come with so I ordered a set of the beefier black ones. Problem is they don't fit properly - the res just slides through. This got me thinking that maybe another solution is in order so I got to work on designed new mounting brackets (murderMounts?). I had an idea for a "floating look" and came up with a concept that's going through prototyping now. I'm sure you guys would rather wait till it's complete and see it in action rather than some crummy renders.

Still waiting on the powder coating. Well actually, it was waiting on me. I was hoping to go down and photograph the whole process but I've just been too busy. I gave them the go ahead today to run the job and I'll have to try to shoot the next batch. I thought some of you might like to see the process from start to finish. Maybe I could even resurface zen frog!

**DragoonXX** · 03-05-2009, 12:32 AM

I've been in that shop just once. I will say that glue lined heatshrink is great for some apps but I've found that good 3:1 thin walled stuff offers a much better result. Less bulky for one thing. When I first started sleeving PSUs I was using the glue lined stuff and it added so much to the thickness at the connectors. My advice (if it's not too late) would be to go with the thin walled 3:1 stuff.

nah, I havn't ordered anything yet...I've still got a bunch of heatshrink I've ordered from performance PCs, but the main thing I was looking at the adhesive was for fans and SATA cables...I use 1/4in for fan cables (black with red tracer, not available in a smaller diameter) and i've been finding that it occasionally slips around, same with the heatshrink i've done on SATA cables...I can either get a good grip on the connector end, and not so great on the cable itself, or a good on the cable and not so great on the connector end

**SilentAssassin** · 03-05-2009, 03:38 AM

When can we expect to see the case with components inside it? I am interested in seeing how this thing looks finished!

**BlueAqua** · 03-05-2009, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by SilentAssassin

When can we expect to see the case with components inside it? I am interested in seeing how this thing looks finished!

Welcome to XS SilentAssassin!

The components are being sourced and Charles should have them within a week or so. I think I speak for everyone here, we're all ready to see some beautiful shots with the guts installed.

**dsecrieru** · 03-05-2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by BlueAqua

Welcome to XS SilentAssassin!

The components are being sourced and Charles should have them within a week or so. I think I speak for everyone here, we're all ready to see some beautiful shots with the guts installed.

At least some of the guts. The cpu, video cards and disks will still be installed on my end.

Designing a water loop and cable management without at least a mobo proved to be almost impossible.

D.

**Frananta** · 03-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Man,... I cant wait to the the final stage of this project, opened this thread everyday waiting for an update.

**Zeus** · 03-06-2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by charles_h

Another thing is the EK reservoir. I'm not a fan of the puny little clear plexi holders that come with so I ordered a set of the beefier black ones. Problem is they don't fit properly - the res just slides through. This got me thinking that maybe another solution is in order so I got to work on designed new mounting brackets (murderMounts?). I had an idea for a "floating look" and came up with a concept that's going through prototyping now. I'm sure you guys would rather wait till it's complete and see it in action rather than some crummy renders.

Still waiting on the powder coating. Well actually, it was waiting on me. I was hoping to go down and photograph the whole process but I've just been too busy. I gave them the go ahead today to run the job and I'll have to try to shoot the next batch. I thought some of you might like to see the process from start to finish. Maybe I could even resurface zen frog!

Wow Charles, i'm really looking forward to set my eyes on the res holders. I don't like the black chunky ones and the plexi ones are prone to breaking.

I had given it some thought myself but couldn't really come up with something nice, i really like to see your solution to this.

**dreamaxx** · 03-08-2009, 05:51 AM

Haha, looks like I could read some xrays off that light box

Can you do it in pink?

I love you Charles, Nils, so inspiring

Inspiring me to work out how you make your parts so I can thieve the ideas

**Yil** · 03-08-2009, 08:22 AM

Charles always keeps Blushing us with his finest parts

**dreamaxx** · 03-08-2009, 08:53 AM

LOL! Was that meant to be dirty Yil? Or was that meant to suggest something else and we hit the language barrier?

Coz HOW DO YOU KNOW CHARLES PARTS WOULD MAKE YOU BLUSH?

hahaha.

**Yil** · 03-08-2009, 08:57 AM

I think I just hit the language barrier over there and could not find the right words.

But everytime I take a look at my MurderMod its pure sex!! :P

Blushing should be Stunned

**PradaG** · 03-09-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by shazza

note to self ... "You do NOT need to visit this thread or any thread dealing with murderMod projects. You do NOT need another case, repeat NO NO NO."

subscribed

DITTO!

I can not believe i just found this....i have been wondering what you have been up to....needless to say i need to venture out into other parts of the site other than the WC WL's

i love the effect from that light - VERY SWEET!

**charles_h** · 03-12-2009, 11:16 PM

Thanks for the comments Guys! (and Gal)

I know its been a while but I assure you stuff is going on. For one, we're waiting on LC parts. Ok, that's not really stuff going on per se. There is the final version of the lightbox being made; oh, and the res mount prototype - we hope to have that Friday. Another thing we still need to figure out is how to mount the 4 SSDs Daniel is planning to install. There are a few multiple drive enclosures on the market but availability seems to be an issue. The goal is to incorporate the SSDs into the existing drive cage up front. Perhaps something will have to be designed and fabricated for this purpose.

Powder coating has been done and I was anxious to assemble Daniel's PLED mount and make sure there were no unwelcome surprises. Fortunately, it all went together perfectly which of course was a big relief.

What's an update without pics...

Back side of PLED mount plate

Front side of PLED mount plate

Attached to TJ07 vertical drive structure

Being held over edge by fool

Front facade plate attached

Daniel, I'd like to say it was a stunt double I was holding over the edge but I'm afraid it was yours. Now that I think about it, had my hand spazzed out or a horny Seagull flew by and spooked me, it would have fallen 300 feet. Probably not the smartest thing to do but I'm pleased to report that it is now safe and well protected - wrapped in a blanket of foam. No more shenanigans... promise.

Thanks for looking in.

**ultimeus** · 03-12-2009, 11:55 PM

Superbe Charles like always

Cheers my friend

**jpm804** · 03-13-2009, 12:57 AM

That turned out great .....

Can't wait to see all the little "twists" incorporated into the final build

**dingdong555** · 03-13-2009, 02:15 AM

Amazing.

**Tile** · 03-13-2009, 02:36 AM

I always had a soft spot for clean and slick modding. The PLED support really looks great - factory-spec.

**dsecrieru** · 03-13-2009, 04:38 AM

Dude, I freaked out for a second!

Pls don't do that with the fully assembled case!

It's really nice, seeing how perfect it all comes together.

D.

**dj.oxa** · 03-13-2009, 05:38 AM

sick

**dualbrain** · 03-13-2009, 08:07 AM

w00t3rs!

**evil-98** · 03-13-2009, 08:32 AM

very nice Charles, the powder coating has a very nice finish.

**tamtam1** · 03-13-2009, 11:12 AM

Oh no - the blue man group lost one of there members. Now we all know your real identity

.

Charles, please post some pictures of the case with installed side panel too. BTW: N1 work

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