New Case Project

[OnceoveR]

So, i started on a project of making a case out of diamond plate. its almost completed, just need to clean up the stealth cdrom and make a case window which ill cover up with mesh instead of plexi, should look pretty cool

here are a few pics, ill take some better ones once the case is done

In the process of completion
http://s116758769.onlinehome.us/newage/mods/diamond_files/pics%205798.jpg

This is where im at right now. Computer is fully operational right now.
http://s116758769.onlinehome.us/newage/mods/diamond_files/pics%205848.jpg
http://s116758769.onlinehome.us/newage/mods/diamond_files/pics%205843.jpg
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[Corporate Thug]

well done man, we need more modders @ AT

 

[Turtle 1]

Say your pretty handy . My next door neighbor builds computers and cases also.
Here's a project for you. In google search type in extruded aluminum Find a design you like there are many . choose one with solid channels that you can run water threw . build most of the case out of it . when your done you should end up with a passive water cooled pc thats 100% silent . my neighbor has built a few of these and there really neat.

Again nice work fella!

As we speak I am networked threw his computer as most of us here are .

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

That is nice! Op, I did give more than a onceover

We need more details. Stright cuts on a shear, that I understand.
Doing a lay-out to get the corners right, Ok.

How thick is the material and how soft an alloy is it? Making the 90 degree bends on a break,
that I got. But why is there no crazing or signs of cracking right at the edge.

Post pics of the innards, Please.

I use to mechanic on trucks and very small Peterbilt logo in a corner fits my mind's eye.
That's just me, very good........more pics.


GalvanizedYankee

 

[cronic]

good work

 

[mindwreck]

nice.. yeah we need more modders

 

[jordanz]

Maybe if there was a 'modding' section..

 

[BonzaiDuck]

First -- nice job, although I'd like to see the chassis inside . . . (Did I miss something?)

Did you use a recycled chassis from another case? Or build your own?

Questions: What do use for cooling? If "water," I don't see the hoses. If "air," where does the cool intake air come from?

Turtle's neighbor has an interesting idea, although I imagine it would still have to extend itself to a cooling loop going to the CPU.

 

[Turtle 1]

Yes it does . its really a cool set up . and the number of extrusions available can make some really cool looking PC'S. The extrusions he use's have fins that are connected to them and really works well at dissipatating heat from the water. the corners he uses are actual extrusions of the same type and really makes for a practical silent cooling solution and its a great looking case.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Can you post any pics? Does he have a website?

Turtle, what are these cooners you speak of Are they coonasses from La.( this is said with a smile)

I was never any good at it but I have known welders the do text book work on aluminum.
Welding sheet as thin as .040". .080" allways seemed to come out better, less warping if any at all. TIG using argon gas and deep cobalt blue foundry glasses, the slag on the surface of the alloy could be seen flooting like the skin of a toasting marshmellow

Does he glue the extrusions together? As that can be done now with the adhesives that are avalible. MMmmmmm, let us know.


GY

 

[OnceoveR]

more pics

http://s116758769.onlinehome.us/pics/pics%205850.jpg
http://s116758769.onlinehome.us/pics/pics%205855.jpg

air cooled for now, hope to get watercooling soon.

the aluminum is 1/16" thick, i scored it before bending it aswell, that could be why it didnt crack. not sure though. no idea on how soft it is either

the case window will provide really good cooling as it will be mesh.

the chassis is from an old case a friend gave me. it would be too hard for me to make a chassis from scratch.

i also cut the metal with a jigsaw and a dremel, which died about 10 minutes before that case was completed.

 

[Turtle 1]

Sorry corners

He welds them with tig only were required/ This guy is good at everything.
I can't tell you how he does everthing . I asked him about the extrusions he uses and he asked me why I wanted to know. So I told him I posted about it and he got pretty Pi$$ed off.
No web site as he has a good job and builds between 4 & 5 gaming PC'S a week in his spare time. . He says thats enough.
He did say at one time he thought about doing it full time . But said he gets pretty short with people that want a $500 PC. I know for fact he uses nothing but the Best Parts.
Back to the extrusions Many come in moduler so you can make what every sizes you want . They also have preformed corners or cooners if you prefer. Here is an example of Aluminum extrusions . This is 1 example that is already being used for passive cooling. There are hundreds of extrusions to choose from . I know my neighbors likes the modular ones the best.
LINK
http://www.highspeedpc.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=HSPC&Category_Code=InnovaKonvect

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

So at a 1/16" thats close to 1.6mm. Never thought of a lite scoring.

The fact that you did it on your own, makes more impressive. I figured you or a family member was a sheetmetal man, "a metal bender" as they are called.

I'm even more impressed:thumbsup:

Let an old mechanic offer a couple tips.

Rubbing chaulk into files before working aluminum maybe messy but the files don't load-up as bad and the finish is better.

When using rotory cutters(rotory files) in the Dremel, touch them to bee's wax as you work,
they won't load-up and will cut quicker/smoother with alot less pressure/heat build-up.

I know these things from my experiance porting aluminum motorcycle cyl.heads.


I bought a 1/4", 25k, 4.5amp, electric die grinder from Harbor Freight for <$30 it works great. Its a two handed affair



GY

 

[OnceoveR]

i didnt take nearly as many pictures as i hoped i would.

i wish i knew someone with a metal bender though, what i had to do was clamp a piece with some wood and about 5 clamps, and bend it, with the help of a friend to hold it steady.

 

[Turtle 1]

Just have your bends marked . take them to most any heating cooling shop . cost should be min.

 

[OnceoveR]

eh, its allready done, and for free too

the bends actually turned out nicley, they were just a bit more work than if i were to have a machine for it

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

OnceoveR the inside looks like a clean installation. Its pretty tidy.
Be sure and update us, as the responce has been positive.

Turtal 1, I can feel my wallet get lighter just looking at that link you posted.
I'll be with air for a long time to come. I bet your neighbor's eyeballs poped out when you told him you posted about his work. A new Wallece & Grommet movie is coming out and features*stinking bishop cheese*, the Englisman that does limited runs of that cheese is not happy about it as it will take the fun out of production. Your neighbor probably feels the same.(Google it)

That was off topic of me.


GY

 

[mindwreck]

eww its that radiator is alu. Definitely dont' want that in your WC system if your running anything copper.

 

[Turtle 1]

No plain extrusions are fairly cheap. There was a lot of work done to that passive water cooler don't let that outrageist price scare you. Just punch Aluminum Extrusions into google searh check it out.

 

[imported_malcontent]

Very nice case. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Turtle 1]

Use the right solutins its not a problem. I don't no the name of the stuff he uses but its $$ and non-conductive.

 

[CraKaJaX]

nice case, but doesn't that get heat up inside?