Cooler Master Mastercase 5 / Pro Build

[ClockHound]

How's it going ClockHound? Any new builds in the works?

Yes. Thanks for asking. Just finished a garage sale mATX dev box. Constructed only from used or neglected-in-the-closet parts. Nibbled away at the swap meet Raijintek Aeneas restrctive front and rear grills until it could breathe easy. Have a ROG Maximus Gene with a 2700k at 4.6 under a $20 D14. Basically the SandyBridge of my former dreams. ;-)

Also have a couple itx builds in the planning phase. With more Nibbler mayhem expected. The MNPCTECH Nibbler works on all materials, like acrylic or plexi, right?

Dressing up the 120mm Typhoon GT fan with machined overkill grill with Blue anodized washers for M3 screws, http://mnpctech.com/screws-anodized...-gold-ek-alphacool-hardwarelabs-corsair-xspc/

120mm machined aluminum Overkill Ring fan grill, http://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-cooling-fans-grills-custom/

It's not overkill, it's a high performance turbo fan shroud and you should be proud! ;-)

 

[Mnpctech]

Thats great to hear, keepin busy!... The nibbler tool only works with metal.... If you need to cut plastic for case mods, check out LEXAN... You can cut it with metal cutting shear, but LEXAN is more expensive than acrylic or plexi-glass




and I thought I'd like the Matte Black, but think Gulf Blue would look better for the front honeycomb grill insert...

 

[ClockHound]

Thanks for the tip - Lexan it is.

Dunno about the grille color. The black says it's all business - the 917 was in the serious speed business. But, the blue could be cool too. Glad it's not my decision. ;-)

 

[Mnpctech]

Was thinking if it was Blue, I could carry over the orange and black stripe from the bezel sides?

Top blow hole exhaust fan grill, this reminded me of racing car fuel cap assembly, it's installed with 120mm Typhoon GT fan and M3 Blue anodized socket head washers, http://mnpctech.com/screws-anodized...warelabs-corsair-xspc/m3-socket-head-washers/

120mm top blow hole kit, http://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-cooling-fans-grills-custom/blow-hole-fan-kit/

 

[ClockHound]

Oh..carrying over the orange black stripe would be cool. Worst case, you could just repaint it black.

Gas cap impressionist? Ok, but the scale makes it appear like one of the subs they'd put in 917s for pimp-out-my-ride show days. ;-)

Great work and photos as ever, btw. What gear are you shooting with?

 

[Mnpctech]

hehe, it does..

SONY A57 with Minolta lense, I'll have to look, to see which model lense...(forgot)

 

[panthervca]

Stunning looking case and great movie as well!
Just wondering as someone who wants to try painting for the first time, did you sand off the black first before applying the primer( this is what write up's I have read state to do).
Also what type of paint are you using.
Thanks!

 

[Mnpctech]

Hi, That is false, you only need to scuff surface of the factory paint to create adhesion for the primer coat. In 2011, I made this DIY video guide to painting your PC case, whether it's aluminum or Steel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRx8aSbpNko

 

[panthervca]

Great thanks for that link! Now to find some paint,got the case ordered (although I ordered the mastercase maker 5) I will be getting the clear window from mnpctech so I am excited for that.
Also for your honeycomb insert color, the only thing I thought about it was it might be cool if it was orange and around it was completely blue with the black trim, kinda the way the racing stripe goes through the center of the car in the movie.

 

[Mnpctech]

Cool!, What was yr order #?

Good call, thinking of making GPU backplates, and painting to match

Milling billet cable combs for the 24 pin ATX cable

 

[ClockHound]

Wow! You machined cable combs? Your are sick. I really like that about you. ;-)

 

[theNEOone]

DAMNIT THIS IS SO SEXY BUT ALSO MAKES ME FEEL INSECURE ABOUT MY OWN BUILD.

HURRY UP PLS. WE WANT TO SEE MORE

KTHX


=|

 

[Mnpctech]

@ClockHound, Haha Thanks buddy!

@theNEOone I want it finished too, Thank you

 

[DTN107]

Wow I'm amaze with your craftsmanship. Great wait to see more updates.

 

[toughyire]

Awesome craftsmanship. Deserved my first post, long time lurker

 

[mooncancook]

Wow, you are a master blacksmith and painter. Very tasteful build!

 

[VirtualLarry]

Really amazing. And I used to think I was a bad-ass case modder, when I drilled holes in a case plastic front bezel for more airflow. 😛

 

[Mnpctech]

Thank you for kind words everyone! I'm still pluggin away at this project whenever I can find the time

Starting scuffing gpu waterblock covers and taping in preparation for GULF Blue finish. These covers are Black Acetal Koolance GTX 980s waterblocks are on sale for $69 each

I'll also be painting bridge, and backplates...

 

[panthervca]

Cool!, What was yr order #?

Good call, thinking of making GPU backplates, and painting to match

Milling billet cable combs for the 24 pin ATX cable

Ordered today,not sure what the # is, but thanks for inspiring and your helpful videos. Also the milling billet cables are cool snagged some of those as well. Cheers!

 

[Mnpctech]

Awesome, please pics after youve installed them!

Finished painting the video card waterblocks, bridges, and backplates with Porsche 917 GULF Racing Factory Blue Paint.

Dismantled GTX 980 Koolance Waterblocks

Basecoat Primer on Koolance GTX 980 waterblock

Basecoat Primer on Koolance GTX 980 waterblock Bridge

Porsche 917 GULF Racing Factory Blue Paint

Koolance GTX 980 waterblocks with Porsche 917 GULF Racing Factory Blue Paint

 

[mooncancook]

Is there some kind of competition where you can enter this to win prizes?

 

[panthervca]

Would you recommend using the mouse sander or the 3M scotch Brite Pads on this case for the initial sanding.

 

[Mnpctech]

@mooncancook , not that I know of atm ... I'll be happy just to get it finished, so I can start using it. I've got new desk and two 27" HP zdisplays waiting in boxes for it as well..

@panthervca Did you watch my video guide I posted earlier?

Koolance waterblocks re-assembled with painted backplates

 

[panthervca]

Yeah I watched your video with the mouse sander, but then I saw another one where you only talked about the 3M scotch brite pads with the Engine Enamel paint. Was just wondering which reult you felt you liked better.

 

[Mnpctech]

3M scotch brite pads, easier, and less mess

I also re-sprayed the front bezel grill to match the case.