"UnKnown" CM case mod entry

PcJunkie209 · Sep 27, 2012

Hello all! .Alright so its time for me to start my log here, now that I know what case I'm going to use for this mod comp put on by Cooler Master. Thank you CM once again for this awesome comp!! So I originally was going to use a Cosmos II for my entry and then saw all the entries with that case and decided to figure out something else. So I stopped by the CM store and saw this nice and soon to be released case with a clock ticking down and thought what the heck! So I will be using newly released Scout II for my mod. Not sure on the mods to it yet but I haven't done any red themed cases in awhile and EVGA was so kind to sponsor me a board and gpus for the comp.

Now this is the first time working with EVGA and I'll try not to disappoint. I am un-sure of what will be all involved in this mod yet but I can say there will be some paint and water in the end result. I have been looking for a mid size case for awhile to make a more LAN party friendly pc since I travel to a lot of the LAN parties here in the USA. So the release of the Scout II and this mod comp couldn't have been timed any better. Ok so lets get down to business.The overall appearance of this case grabbed me. The look is sleek and has a newly designed handle on top.

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I wasn't a big fan of the first Scout because of the cooling capabilities but this one looks to have a lot better cooling options. The side panel has a small window to see your hardware, but I will be changing that of course!

The Scout II is growing on me for the sleek and elegant look of the case and because of the handle up top which will be handy for my LAN party travels, but the best part of the handle it doesn't look like one, but rather just blends right in and goes with the look of the case. So with that said I think its time for me to mod this case!!!

First I would like to thank all my sponsors for the help in this competition (Will update as I go.)

Spec- So far

CM Storm Scout II
Evga Z77 FTW
Evga GTX680 x 2
Intel i7 3770K

Scout II

Evga Z77-FTW and Evga GTX680

Intel i7 3770K

That's it for now will update as parts arrive.

PcJunkie209 · Sep 29, 2012

At first I wasn't sure what I was going to do to this case hence the name UnKnown, but I decided I wanted to keep the appearance of the original look and decided to change out the front mesh and alter the look there somehow. I also decided a big window would be nice, so here is some pics of progress....

First case before any tear down......

Here is some tear down of case....

Two different meshes from MNPCTECH.com Hmm which one??

So far here is some hardware I have for this build.....

And who has installed a system before testing hardware? I think we all have so here I'm testing and loading OS. And a closer look at the sexy Evga products!!

Don't mind the cooler is this one.

Thats it for now. Thanks for looking. I should have another update this weekend because I am working the door and mesh.....

H@RD5 · Sep 29, 2012

Lots of potential here, subbed!

PcJunkie209 · Sep 30, 2012

H@RD5 said:
Lots of potential here, subbed!

Thanks bro! I'll try not to disappoint!!

Ok so I did some work this weekend. Here's some pics of the front panel. This was my first time replacing mesh with mesh. A few tools I used were my metal brake and some 10 snips.

I added some black to better promote the mesh and honeycombs in second pic. So here's the front all done till it goes to paint shop....

I also did some work on the door. Here is the cut for my window....

Thats it for now. Thanks for looking. Until next time......

schizrade · Sep 30, 2012

Looking good. Bump for more.

mnpctech · Oct 2, 2012

Lee does great work, no doubt this will be awesome when it's finished.

mundivalur · Oct 2, 2012

Looking good

PcJunkie209 · Oct 2, 2012

schizrade said:
Looking good. Bump for more.

mundivalur said:
Looking good

Thanks guys. should have some good pics real soon maybe by sunday!

mnpctech said:
Lee does great work, no doubt this will be awesome when it's finished.

Thanks a lot Bill!

PcJunkie209 · Oct 6, 2012

A little update. I did some work on the interior of the case. I started making a mid plate, a shroud to go around the fans and a piece to fill in the gap next to motherboard tray.
Also got some goodies in the mail today from Performance-Pcs, Cooler Master and Patriot. Thank you!! On with the pics....

Nice clean bend from my brake....

test fit and cut the shroud piece.

Cutting some holes for wires and to see psu logo.

I chose to use angle aluminum for my mounting because it is thicker so it gave me more metal to tap. Then u can see where I tapped for screws on back of mobo tray for easy removal.

Testing rad clearance.

Bent and cut my fan shroud.

Sorry Cooler Master but Mnpctech's feet look better!

Here u can see I had to cut away bottom portion of drive bay for fittings and rad clearance.

And last but not least. I cut the filler piece next to mobo tray. It just looked naked there.

Thats it for now. I am hoping next update will be a new paint job and some powder coating. Until next time........

PcJunkie209 · Oct 13, 2012

Alright time for another update. I just got the inner case parts back from powder coating and the case has paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy............

And the airbrushing was done by Nano from AirRaid Airbrushing.

and added some more detail..........

I hope everyone is liking the way this coming out. I am really excited about the way this is coming together. Still need to get clear coat on the case and I'm still waiting on some more parts from my friends over at FrozenQ PC Mods. Until then. Thanks for looking.

xyexz · Oct 13, 2012

Nice looking build man, that airbrushed worked is insane - makes me want to go do some fragging lol.

fl0w3n · Oct 14, 2012

Man that's some great work.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

PcJunkie209 · Oct 14, 2012

xyexz said:
Nice looking build man, that airbrushed worked is insane - makes me want to go do some fragging lol.

fl0w3n said:
Man that's some great work.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks guys. Soon it should be near completion.

PcJunkie209 · Nov 3, 2012

Ok so it's time for an update on my mod. here we go!!!!!

So a lot of pics. here's fresh back from clear coating.

I started adding some hardware like the Excalibur fans I painted to match.

Started to lay out some WCing parts.

Installed the motherboard for placement of surrounding parts.

FrozenQ res came in so finding a home for that and the pump.

small space to have the cooling connecting but it will work

Almost forgot FrozenQ is coming out with a new cpu waterblock. It will look similar to this. The one I have is the prototype. To the surrounding edges it will have acrylic with optional etching and such.

EVGA GTX680's getting cooled

680's installed........

running the tubing for the wcing......

An the fun part filling the system for the first time. I used Mayhems light Red Pastel for this build.

Thats it for now thanks for looking. Still a lot of work PSU needs sleeving and debating on copper tubing but may have to take out psu shroud for that. Decisions!!! Until next time.

Jesse B · Nov 4, 2012

Looks pretty bitchin'.

Enrage · Nov 4, 2012

There's so much inspiration on this website, and this thread is one of my favourites. Subbed and looking forward to heaps more pictures

Robertmarcus · Nov 4, 2012

Very nice. Just looking at the photos though, the Mayhem looks kind of pinkish cough syrup red? Maybe picture just came out weird. 2 cents

mnpctech · Nov 4, 2012

Great theme and build by Lee!

PcJunkie209 · Nov 4, 2012

Jesse B said:
Looks pretty bitchin'.

Thank You!

Enrage said:
There's so much inspiration on this website, and this thread is one of my favourites. Subbed and looking forward to heaps more pictures

And Thank you, more pics coming soon!

Robertmarcus said:
Very nice. Just looking at the photos though, the Mayhem looks kind of pinkish cough syrup red? Maybe picture just came out weird. 2 cents

Yes the Mayhems light red pastel is actually looking more pinkish here. lol I'll be re-working the wcing loop and changing to the dark red.

mnpctech said:
Great theme and build by Lee!

Thanks Bill more to come!!

PcJunkie209 · Nov 6, 2012

Ok so I have some more pics. I got this mod up and running for Sacramento Lanfest so I could show Evga what they got involved in.

So this is most likely going to be reworked because I'm not too sure I am happy with it. Anyways on with the pics..........

I had some logos done. Karl Maser does excellent work!

And what is a mod without the best from Nils!!

For kicks I took it out for some sun and you can see the graphics better.

That's it for now will be back soon if I decide to make some changes. Until then............

PcJunkie209 · Dec 4, 2012

Alright so I made a few changes to this mod. As you will see I decided to take out the sub-floor. I think it was a fare trade! I have been doing some reading about running copper tubing and finally made the plunge. I pick up a few tools and some 12mm copper tube to start playing with and decided to go for it. Here's some pics.

I picked up a two handle pipe bender, a cutter and used my trusty MNPCTECH mod ruler to get accurate measurements....

While I had the board out I went ahead and took a couple more pics of the FrozenQ prototype waterblock...

And here's how it came out...

I also started on the psu.....

Thats it for now. Thanks for looking. More to come. Until then......

ccityinstaller · Dec 4, 2012

Great work OP! If I may make one suggestion, I would redo the copper line coming out of the 240mm rad and going into the GPU..It just looks, odd..The line has a slight bend in it, and looks like a mistake was made. Also, do you plan on leaving it just plain copper brown?

xyexz · Dec 4, 2012

I think the bends look sick and this is a great job of copper work - don't see too many of these and when you do they don't have the kind of caliber needed to pull it off... great job OP!

PcJunkie209 · Dec 6, 2012

ccityinstaller said:
Great work OP! If I may make one suggestion, I would redo the copper line coming out of the 240mm rad and going into the GPU..It just looks, odd..The line has a slight bend in it, and looks like a mistake was made. Also, do you plan on leaving it just plain copper brown?

Thank you! I plan on having it chromed but may just shine them up and clear them. As to the bend, there's no mistake there and it is a bend u see. I made it that way because the rad and gpu are not a straight shot.

xyexz said:
I think the bends look sick and this is a great job of copper work - don't see too many of these and when you do they don't have the kind of caliber needed to pull it off... great job OP!

Thank you very much!

Reality · Dec 7, 2012

PcJunkie209 said:

reminds me of gravelord nito from dark souls

PcJunkie209 · Dec 8, 2012

Reality said:
reminds me of gravelord nito from dark souls

Hopefully thats a good thing.

Ok so here is some finished pics. First The sleeving. I also changed the PCI-E cables to have each cable split into 2 6 pin cable about 5 inches from psu....

Some pics of the finished mod "UnKnown"

Thanks for looking at my log. Until next time.....

xyexz · Dec 8, 2012

Really nice finish man, if it were mine I'd get two more fans on that lower radiator

PcJunkie209 · Dec 9, 2012

xyexz said:
Really nice finish man, if it were mine I'd get two more fans on that lower radiator

Ya maybe.

It would look better!

PcJunkie209 · Dec 10, 2012

Hey everybody I need some help Voting has opened!!

http://woobox.com/qz4swg/vote/for/138577

PcJunkie209 · Jan 22, 2013

OK so I made a few changes for the CES show. I think I forgot to share the pic of me taking the regular tubing out right after I drained it so I'll start with that and then on the Chromed copper tubing............