Cooler Master Mastercase 5 / Pro Build

[DigDog]

just curious, what is the $$$ to a customer who wants this kind of work done? not that i do, but i'd like to know. AFTER parts sourcing, i mean. just the work.

 

[Mnpctech]

@DD ....it's my personal build, I've avoided counting the hours I've spent on it, sorry.

@ch, yes, I ordered 1968 Highland Green on Monday, here is the paint color code

 

[ClockHound]

Wow! Can't wait to see how many billets it takes for your Bullitt.

 

[Mnpctech]

EEL Ambiense & Noobas4rus got me really interested in customizing mech keyboards after we did this Keyboard Modding Hangout,

EEL suggested a good mech KB that allowed custom keycaps for my Mastercase Racing 5 gaming PC setup, I've given my Qisan Magicforce "Blue ICE Crystal" 108-Key Mechanical Gaming Keyboard custom keycaps that compliment my GULF RACING Porsche 917 theme.

The Magicforce Mechanical keyboard utilizes GATERON black key switches. It's really nice deal for $69.99, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HGDKJK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

EEL helped me with the layout for the gulf racing theme custom key cap order, $53.75 shipped from from WASD, http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/

Shift key was replaced with STICK SHIFT,
Escape = PIT
Backspace key = PADDOCK
Windows key = GULF OIL logo
Function key is number 5, for Mastercase 5 racing.

 

[ClockHound]

Very cool! Will the Gulf mouse mod be a short or long tail version?

 

[Mnpctech]

hmmm, havent really decided on a Mouse yet....(scratches head)

 

[Mnpctech]

I've decided on the Cougar 700M Mouse. Designed for Cougar by CRE8 Design. I love the aluminum frame and height adjustable palm rest. I'm debating on color theme, maybe Blue with Orange highlights...

COUGAR 700M, http://cougargaming.com/us/ph/products/mice/700m/

 

[ClockHound]

Cool. So short tail then - 700K.

 

[Mnpctech]

sorry for lack of updates, well, personal projects always get shelved when i get busy (sigh)

 

[Stuka87]

If only we were all rich enough to spend all the time we wanted on personal projects

 

[WiseUp216]

Just seeing this thread for the first time. Amazing stuff!

 

[Mnpctech]

Thank you for checking in and commenting guys!


Finally done and coincidentally Porsche just won Le Mans! I take that as good sign for 2017.
Thank you to everyone who followed this build! I've re-capped build details here, https://mnpctech.com/cooler-master-case-mod-mastercase-5-pro-window-clear-smoked-mnpctech.html

 

[francisw19]

Thank you for checking in and commenting guys!


Finally done and coincidentally Porsche just won Le Mans! I take that as good sign for 2017.
Thank you to everyone who followed this build! I've re-capped build details here, https://mnpctech.com/cooler-master-case-mod-mastercase-5-pro-window-clear-smoked-mnpctech.html

Spoiler: Pics

Congrats, it turned out great! Excellent work!

 

[ClockHound]

Wow! What a meticulous racing computer you have created, @Mnpctech! Will you be playing Le Mans sims for the next month? Of course, you'll win. ;-)

Can't wait for your Jim Clark Formula 1 tribute build.

 

[stk91]

That is one sweet build. Got to ask though, why not paint the GPU slot brackets (easy to remove on most GPUs) and why not paint the PSU?

 

[Mnpctech]

Thank you!!! wish I had the time...haha

...she's been running, er, "idling" on my desk for one week now. Very happy to have it finally done. I had to wait till family was out of town to concentrate on re-organizing my new desk. I had bought two HP 27" Zdisplay monitors off Ebay 1.5 yrs ago in anticipation of getting this build finished. At some point I post photo of my workstation

Next up, but no deadlines

Finish my CaseLabs "Bullitt" BH4 PC for workshop livestreams
Chris Cornell tribute case (just cause I'm a fan)
ALIEN Nostromo Rig (with EEL Ambiense) for CPU Magazine

 

[ClockHound]

No deadlines? So you can devote your attention towards winning Le Mans sims. Multiple times. ;-)

Look forward to seeing your next awesome projects. Just not too soon.

 

[Mnpctech]

This project has lead to many new online friendships, including you guys. I was invited by group a guys on FB who build Laser 917 kit cars on (VW powered chassis) One of them introduced me recently to Sandro Garbo, the artist and author of "Steve McQueen in Le Mans" a graphic novel inspired by the movie. http://mcqueenlemans.com/

LOVE this style of illustration, You can order it here, https://www.amazon.com/Steve-McQuee...&sr=8-1&keywords=steve+mcqueen+in+lemans+book