Custom WC case [2x360 rads]

[Okda]

very nice looking case

looking fwd for the finished pictures

[PatRaceTin]

it's big!!!

[SpuTnicK]

Yep.
Dimensions are in first post

[DarkCow]

Where did you get all those buttons from?

I like your build, I'm building a wooden case with a similar design. I put the PSU and Pump on the bottom next to the radiator. And I moved the radiator over to the side. I like how it makes the case significantly shorter. If my calculations are correct its about 637.4 x 535.4 x 178 mm (L x H x W). Just an idea for a more compact case.

But it looks like size isn't much of an issue here lol

[SpuTnicK]

DarkCow

Where did you get all those buttons from?

I 've ordered then from here:
http://sunshinele.com/htm/vandalproof-switches.html
All the way from China.

[SpuTnicK]

Need advice: what else can be used instead of acryl plexiglas? mayby polystirol?

[Blizzy]

Polycarbonate ?

[3Z3VH]

Perspex ?

[SpuTnicK]

My bad, it ispolystyrene in english.

[Blizzy]

DarkCow

I 've ordered then from here:
http://sunshinele.com/htm/vandalproof-switches.html
All the way from China.

How do you order from them ?

Haven't found anything on their website as a cart or something, sent an email a week a go and never got a response

[SpuTnicK]

The same way you did, send them email too. And they responded in 3 days.
As far as i know, the head manager, who works mainly with intrernational order, is a bit sick now, and cant check mail. Try sending again, there are other managers who can help you.

[Blizzy]

The same way you did, send them email too. And they responded in 3 days.
As far as i know, the head manager, who works mainly with intrernational order, is a bit sick now, and cant check mail. Try sending again, there are other managers who can help you.

Sent them another email, and they told me minimun order is 50 buttons o.o

How did you order so few ? =o

EDIT:
nvm, only black body need to be 50 minimun...
But shipping is $60 o.o

[LOUISSSSS]

have u considered using 140mm fans instead? they're quickly becomming popular. case fans & also radiator fans and sizing.

also, i'd suggest having the radiators on top. radiators perform best as intake to the case, the top of the case will have much less dust coming in than from the side/bottom of the case like in your pics. and i also agree, more space behind the motherboard

[SpuTnicK]

Blizzy
You can order standart buttons in any amount. The black body buttons are made to order and cost additional 60& for the amount from 1 to 500 psc. Delivery is via DHL or express service is 50-60$. And 20-35$ viad standart post service but with tracking.
See the page www.sendfromchina.com.
The dilivery time is up to 3 weeks, without customs delays.
Had problems with customs, and delivery time increased up to 2.5 month

LOUISSSSS
I've increased space between mobo tray and side panel to 25mm.
About fans, i allready have enought 120mm fans for rads. No need for 140 fans and rads. btw, there are almost nothing to choose from 3x140 rads, apart from black ice.
As for the rad placement, the temps will be lower my way than yours, cause the cold air is at the bottom of the room. I imho there will less dust cause the rad compartments are almost sealed and separated from mobo compartment.

Butt anyways, thanx for comments

[LOUISSSSS]

a difference of 2 feet in a room will not many any difference in temperatures. what there will be is dirt/dust that sits on the bottom of the floor, and there IS a noticeable difference between intake at the bottom of the case and the top

[SpuTnicK]

Here is my first experience with dremele and alu.
made corner connections.
first atemp:


a bit ugly so changed a bit
Second attempt

Imho , much better u
any suggestions on soldering? if there is a need?

[3Z3VH]

Here is my first experience with dremele and alu.
made corner connections.
first atemp:
[Pictures]
any suggestions on soldering? if there is a need?

If this is for a structural piece, you will want to solder it (or better yet, weld it). Otherwise it will have no way of keeping the case from flattening itself under its own weight.

[SpuTnicK]

Yes, weld, of course.
So any ideas?

[TopFuel1471]

Take the corners to a body shop or possibly even a boat shop and ask them to throw some TIG tacs on the gaps. Then smooth everything out and have them nickeled or chromed.

Or, even easier, get some JB Weld and smear it in the gaps, then sand the area down smooth and paint.

I think that you should have the aluminum structural rails anodized black or painted gloss silver and the joints should be chrome. That's what I would do.

I love this case! Two 360s and room for a 480 up top.

How about mounting an EK 400 res or two to the underside of the top?

[SpuTnicK]

Went to a body shop, and they told me that the cold weld is the best for my needs, cheep and reliable.
Havent found jb weld in uor shops. Got to look for something else.
Had experience with POXYPOL, but didnt like it

[SpuTnicK]

so i did all the corenr conections:

next step - adding cold weld
using DoneDeal's special for alu.

[YZjon]

I just finished reading through all the posts and I'm impressed with your case. Looking forward to seeing this all the way through to completion. You've inspired me to design my own case in 3ds max, I have a few years experience with it and need something to do.

Best wishes to you and this project, it looks very promising.

[SpuTnicK]

Added cold weld

[SpuTnicK]

So i have problem in getting black 5mm thick plexiglass.
So i have come with this idea: to build the case using transparent plexiglass and then use car window tint to make it solid black. Can also aply tint on both sides of case parts (top, bottom, etc)

What do you think guys?
Maybe someone allready done such thing. Ill be glad to see pics or to read info concerning it

[Waterlogged]

So i have problem in getting black 5mm thick plexiglass.
So i have come with this idea: to build the case using transparent plexiglass and then use car window tint to make it solid black. Can also aply tint on both sides of case parts (top, bottom, etc)

What do you think guys?
Maybe someone allready done such thing. Ill be glad to see pics or to read info concerning it

Instead of looking for plexiglass, try looking for acrylic. Also, have you tried Google?