ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

[jjsky5000]

Well I had a little time between Lan parties and Builds ( still waiting for one to come back) 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?

 

[jjsky5000]

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/

 

[CMadki4]

I like the epoxy approach. Very cool. I've done something similar for making replacement gear castings for old equipment at work. I'm really interested to see how the piece comes out!

Judging by the ECS "ice" cutout, it's going to look pretty sweet. Looks a bit like the method sign companies use for reception signs/logos.

 

[jjsky5000]

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.

 

[Quicksilver_]

Fire and Ice is an interesting theme. Subscribed.

 

[jjsky5000]

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.

 

[wra18th]

Wow! Sub'd!

 

[deadlift1]

Voted for you. Best of luck in the contest.

 

[jjsky5000]

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

 

[jjsky5000]

Voted for you. Best of luck in the contest.

thank you

 

[jjsky5000]

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

 

[WiSK]

Nice work!

 

[jjsky5000]

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.

 

[jjsky5000]

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 !!!

 

[eze_cba17]

wooow. that is so crazy!
Are you sure that you case dont lose water? hahaha

 

[jjsky5000]

leek tested about 5 times it found the seams that leaked, weld on #4 and epxoy !!

 

[eze_cba17]

leek tested about 5 times it found the seams that leaked, weld on #4 and epxoy !!

fantastic!! this is one of the best works that I can see!!

 

[Quicksilver_]

How do bots last so long?

 

[jjsky5000]

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211752


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

Thank you for looking another update soon

 

[jjsky5000]

A big thank you to XFX for sponsoring a R7970 and a pro 1000 watt PS for the final tour of the Ic pc, it was at LAN OC, Indiana Tech, FW Makers fair, IU Lan and of course setup as a Demo Station at FortLAN !!!

Thank you for Checking it out, I have 2 more projects coming up