ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

[jj_Sky5000]

Well I had a little time between Lan parties and Builds ( still waiting for one to come back) I decide to give it a go in the ECS Modmen competition, http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I had this concept before in 2009 and after a few complete ice mods I was ready to attempt to build it. The build will be called Fire & Ice, making the case from liquid resin and trying to use a least amount of metal possible with a waterfall reservoir.

I purchased the ECS model P67H2-A2 Deluxe

I like to thank my sponsors for supporting my projects over the years.

A have a long way to go and a short time frame, Do you think i can make it?

 

[jj_Sky5000]

First thing is getting my layout on The board that i will be using for my mold and double checking measurements.

adding 2 by 4 and attaching them with screws from the back

getting a 3d visual in my mind ,

Side view of the side panel

Molds are ready

Am I making cookies or a case mod you decide

Ready to Pour

make sure you add you Mold release

Sorry for the blur i was probley dizzy from the fumes
Mixing the resin with the catalyst

I let it set over the next 24 hours

Ok need to keep pushing on this if i am going to get done

Vote every day till the end for your favorite
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/

 

[jj_Sky5000]

After letting the resin harded for about 2days here is the end result

One cool side panel

all cleaned up

getting a good idea on attaching the fans

front panel fan placement

rounting the front & side panels for Plex glass Insert

Side panel sanding from 50 , 150, 400 , 1000 grit.

More plexi has arrived to finish my newest feature to the case.

 

[jj_Sky5000]

Dont forget to go and vote!!!! 2 1/2 days left. http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I am pushing hard to finish it.
Adding the case fans!!!

I wanted to do something different and cut them out myself instead of using the large hole cutter.

trusting old craftmans scroll saw

Setting the blade through the pre drill holes

A little etching action

testing the LEPA fans

and the other side again cutting out the fan holes

Thanks again for taking a look.

 

[NatePo717]

That's looking pretty cool! Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all finished. Good luck with the contest!

 

[WiseUp216]

Nice!!

 

[fredlove]

Thanks. Great creative.

 

[jj_Sky5000]

More ecthing work. If you like the build , Dont forget to vote , Voting ends 3/5
(Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Can any body quess why i did the wording on 2 different sheets?

every body need a little fire dragon

Start my second very time consuming project with the plexi & weld on #4

Probley a day between each pic

this is all cut by a table saw and sandpaper , no lazer here

a little water test for my first ever Custom reservoir

thank you for subbing and following along 5
voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

 

[jj_Sky5000]

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95
Started working on the Floating tier for the MB. Thank you old trusting Intel for making a perfect template for Drilling holes for Standoffs

TAP, TAp, TAp

Found some arcylic Rods and wanted to incoportae them into the Build

Getting a idea on how its going to look

A last minute decision to make my own case feet

Mounted to the base

I am going to leave you with a teaser Pic

 

[jj_Sky5000]

Small update,
using a small bit of clear epoxy to secure the sides to each other and base.

adding a hinge back panel

Installing hardware

water testing

Preview update coming later tonight.

 

[jj_Sky5000]

Preview update
16 hours left in the voting for the ecs Modmen comptetion , Please go vote!!!!
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95
Here is a little preview of Fire and Ice

http://youtu.be/_gG69oMNptY

A big thank you to all the sponsors involved in the project, Intel, LEPA, ADATA & Seasonic, & ecs for hosting a amaizing contest.
More to come, !!! sleeving and better lighting !!!

 

[Face2Face]

Great Job!! Looks fantastic!!

 

[jj_Sky5000]

It was a long a Fun Summer, Lot of exciting stuff for ICE Mod. I took it to Quakecon & a few Midwest Lans. Had over 5 interviews Quakecon and a ton of pics taken and in a article on CNN.
Adata Up their Game again and sent Some amazing memory. they are also making the memory with a Black PCB board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211752

Here are just a few of the pictures of the ram and the adventures

Thank you for looking another update soon

 

[aigomorla]

I have closed this thread because it volates TOS.
I should of closed it back in Feb. however i missed it.
Since its my fault for not catching it the first time, i will let you off with just a light warning and no record.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2207147



3. No company banners, corporate links or referrals of any form. Customized badges for PC's are allowed, but leave the company headers out of your build threads. If Intel gave you your 2600K to support your build then we are happy for you but please refrain from pasting up an Intel logo as your means of showing gratitude. Posting to state you are using an Intel i7-2600K CPU in your rig is perfectly fine and expected.


I will unlock it as soon as u are aware of the your errors and can fix them.

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Aigomorla