What do you think of my "water cooling" case design?

[Mick64]

Any updates on when this might become a physical reality?? I have a Black Pearl that would love to be emptied (well, it is empty now, but will be filled by this time next week) and would be happy see my rig in this case you've designed

Watercooling UK are in the process of building a prototype based on my design, but it's still in the early stages and there's nothing of a physical nature to speak of yet. I should also add, that due to manufacturing restraints, it will not be possible for the prototype to be identical to my design. I am eagerly waiting to see how close the physical case will compare to the one in my renders....

[martensch]

awesome! that`s the only word matching aproximatly your work with sketchup. it`s great!! i love it, no i need one!!

just very few minor changes i would propose...

to get a cleaner front, why don`t you plan the 5 1/4 bays covered? e.g. you can do a stealthmod with your optical drive? and further more have you thought about not using mesh for the intake fan? something lasered or engraved out of the aluminium instead of using mesh?

same for the sidepanels, why using mesh and destroy the very clean look?

just some proposals...

keep up the great work, and if the case really gets into production, it`s definetly worth a look! all the discussion about the price are just waste... if you think about an MM, which ist "just" a modded retail case (999$)

[Jamesrt2004]

hmm your only in essex :P hurry up and make it so i can steal it mwuhaha =)

[rgwjr]

I should also add, that due to manufacturing restraints, it will not be possible for the prototype to be identical to my design.

Glad to see you getting your design brought to life! What were the restraints that came up in the manufacturing process? Real life - we can't figure out a way to do it... or It can be done but not at a reasonable price?

In any case I await the final product....!!!

[kgtiger]

Thats excellent to hear, you should be proud of yourself.

Looking forward to seeing what it looks like

[Mick64]

Glad to see you getting your design brought to life! What were the restraints that came up in the manufacturing process? Real life - we can't figure out a way to do it... or It can be done but not at a reasonable price?

In any case I await the final product....!!!

Basically, some of the components of my design would need expensive, specialised machinery to be manufactured. This would not be cost effective or practical when building a prototype. Some of the components will have to be redesigned to simplify the build process and keep the costs down....

[dualbrain]

Come on: Just go out and build a one-of. Everyone has to follow his dream and invest a little bit into it. Go for it, don't wait for others!

[Mick64]

Come on: Just go out and build a one-of. Everyone has to follow his dream and invest a little bit into it. Go for it, don't wait for others!

I would love to be able to build this myself! Unfortunately, I would have to win the lottery first. I'm not a rich man. I have a family to support on an average wage. Things like this just have be considered a luxury I can't afford...

However, I am preparing the detailed 2D drawings required for fabrication. So maybe, one day if the funds become available, I will pursue this dream!

[martensch]

that would indeed be great, if you can get your dream to come true!!

[dualbrain]

I would love to be able to build this myself! Unfortunately, I would have to win the lottery first. I'm not a rich man. I have a family to support on an average wage. Things like this just have considered a luxury I can't afford...

However, I am preparing the detailed 2D drawings required for fabrication. So maybe, one day if the funds become available, I will pursue this dream!

How about going to a university that teaches engineering etc. and ask some students or the professors if this would be a project for them. Usually there is always a solution

[rgwjr]

However, I am preparing the detailed 2D drawings required for fabrication.

Check around your area for a local experimental aircraft group. There are lots of guys that have great experience in crafting aluminum airframes. Having worked on one in years past I don't think that it would be too difficult to craft one.....


Bob

[dark4181]

How about going to a university that teaches engineering etc. and ask some students or the professors if this would be a project for them. Usually there is always a solution

+1 on this. There are always college kids looking for cool projects

[Gone Cruising]

Just checking back to see how things are going! Good to hear you have someone working on your design! Truly incredible!!!

Did you figure out how to export CAD DWG. from Sketch Up yet without buying the full Pro Version?

If not, download the free trial pro version to another computer and you can use it for 8 hrs for free. I design on one rig and transfer to the other rig where I export my files as CAD files. Only using minutes at a time with the free pro version...it has a countdown clock!!!

My case design is complete..."the acrylic one" and have transferred files to Corel Draw X4 to output on my laser cutter/engraver. I'll show some pic's once it's done...crossing my fingers it'll look good and hold together nicely!

Sometime down the road I should be purchasing some more equipment for metal cutting and bending...if you still haven't found anyone to build it I'll give you a ring.

Best of luck to you!!!!

Kirk

[cjc_75]

I'd certainly be interested one of these cases if they become a reality...keeping an eye on this thread. Good luck

[kgtiger]

I like dualbrain , Nils idear about going to universities to see if they can help you make this happen.

Don't give up mate.

[Hsusy]

I am sure I have dreamed of a case like this... Hope this becomes reality soon. Good Job!

[pcsky3]

I actually can't come up with anything wrong with that case. Well done.

[Brodholm]

Some of my SketchUp models are now available on the SketchUp Components Collection website for those that are interested....

Really nice! I have been looking for the GTs. Never found a model. But now NOW! :P Thanks a bunch!

[Mick64]

Wish I had some solid news...

[Mescalamba]

Shouldn´t be hard to build.. but it will be quite expensive.. Do you have some blueprints of that thing?

[brightwindow]

Looks good!!

[Dimas]

just sent a pm, i did read all the thread in a few...you're going to be my favourite designer...after pininfarina

[voklskier4452]

been following this for a while on a different forum, thought id pop in here and say it again.. best tower case design i have ever seen

[Bolas]

Here's what we do.... get about a dozen of us to go in on this together and all buy this case. It's cheaper by the dozen, I would think.

Make it out of THICK aluminum. Anodize it or plate it. Build up some really nice systems.

Just need to make sure that EVERYTHING for the system has a place and that there is no wasted space or things that are overlooked. It might be a good idea to make a prototype and try out where everything would go, just to be sure. Sometimes things that look good in CAD have flaws that show up in the prototype or the C build. Smart move to ask for feedback on your design on the forums, btw.

Alternately, you could sell the design for $10 each or whatever and let us find our own manufacturer for the case. Looks like a lot of fun, clever how you have separate zones for each of two large radiators with room for both push and pull fans.

I'm new to water cooling, still planning out my very first build, probably for next summer when gulftown and fermi are out.

[Mick64]