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p0Pe
11-23-2009, 07:12 PM
whats up TBCS! IM BACK :D

and its time again!


PC-Beto


A big thanks goes out to the sponsors that have helped me out with hardware for this mod!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/AquaComputerLogo.png (http://www.aqua-computer.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/bitspower.jpg (http://www.bitspower.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/coolbits.dk.jpg (http://www.coolbits.dk)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/mushkinlogo.jpg (http://www.mushkin.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/noiseblocker.jpg (http://www.noiseblocker.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/matronicslogo.jpg (http://www.matronics.dk)

lets jump right into it. as usual i am modding an old used case!

the inspiration?

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/1.jpg

the case, and plans.
im going to watercool the system with a 3*140 mm radiator in front, and two pumps. as seen on the pics, the case is devided in 2 sections. the frame is going to be powdercoated in matte black.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/2.JPG

this is some of the evelopment of the cad drawings i made. the big round one on the left is going to be a window.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/3.jpg

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/4.jpg

and the finished drawings. the top drawings is going to be cut in foil, and the bottom one in green acrylic. since ac-ryan didnt reply on my mails, I found the same acrylic that they uses (for 1/4 the price) and will be using that.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/5.jpg

finished middle plate

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/6.jpg

the middle plate is going to be bend around the frame, to give a smoother look

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/7.jpg

the little room in the top will be sealed off, and most likely used for 2 harddrives.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/8.jpg

close up of the rad hole in the front

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/9.jpg

on this pic, the foil looks quite thick, but it wont be

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/10.jpg

the motherboard tray (yes, that old bucket have a removeable mobo tray!) is going to be made of 2 pieces of acrylic. black and green, and will look like this

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/11.jpg

for pumps holders, i designed a bracket, that will fit on 140 mm fans to hold the ddc pumps. with rubber grommets, theese should reduce vibrations too, and the cold air from the fans will cool them down a bit.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/12.jpg

close up of the bracket.

hardware is yet to be decided. but for watercooling i will go for theese 2 for certain

2 ddc pumps
HWLabs black ice gtx 420 radiator

soo.. hoped you enjoyd this little start of my new project though it almost only consists of renders. more WILL come. (already got a lil´ testplate cut out to play with;) )

-p0Pe

blueonblack
11-23-2009, 07:38 PM
Wow. Very impressive. The only potential problem I see here is airflow noise as it passes through the narrow cuts in front of the fans. I'll be waiting for more.

jdbnsn
11-23-2009, 10:45 PM
Woohoo! Another p0Pe mod!!! Looking forward to this, make Denmark proud :D

Loki
11-23-2009, 10:57 PM
Nice design!! I can't wait to see it come true!

Why is this mod called Beto? (That's a common nickname in Argentina)

Locum51
11-23-2009, 11:13 PM
I couldn't wait to see it being built!!!! This worklog will be EPIC!!! :D

p0Pe
11-24-2009, 09:59 AM
Wow. Very impressive. The only potential problem I see here is airflow noise as it passes through the narrow cuts in front of the fans. I'll be waiting for more.

dont really think to much about it since a 3*140 mm radiator is way overkill as it is, so a tiny bit of flow would actually cool more than i need:banana:


Woohoo! Another p0Pe mod!!! Looking forward to this, make Denmark proud :D

i will:D this will be my "golden egg" i hope:whistler:


Nice design!! I can't wait to see it come true!

Why is this mod called Beto? (That's a common nickname in Argentina)

thx man:) its called beto beacuse, my previous mod was called meto, and this is next in the line:P and beacuse of the PCB theme:) hence "PC-Beto"


I couldn't wait to see it being built!!!! This worklog will be EPIC!!! :D

thanks dude:P knew you would like the rest of the pics;)

Loki
11-24-2009, 01:33 PM
thx man:) its called beto beacuse, my previous mod was called meto, and this is next in the line:P and beacuse of the PCB theme:) hence "PC-Beto"

LOL, Then FYI, "Beto" is the nickname for the people that are called "Albert" in Argentina (In Spanish, Albert is Alberto, alBErTO, BETO) XDD

What marerials are you planning to use for the external cover?

p0Pe
11-24-2009, 01:41 PM
plastic foil:) i was going to use 2 layers of acrylic to begin with, but the bending became to complicated, and would have looked bad. so i went with a single layer of green acrylic, and black foil.

and thx for the info:P but my case is no albert :D

FuzzyPlushroom
11-24-2009, 02:17 PM
My jaw has officially dropped. Can't wait to see work begin on this one.

rendermandan
11-24-2009, 03:33 PM
Pope, This is going to be monumental (when) you pull it off.

Yes I said when, not "IF". :)

p0Pe
11-24-2009, 03:50 PM
thanks man! i really hope to go all in on this one. no matter how much i love DnA, there is tonnes of things i think i could have done better. in this one i just want the feeling that it was done perfect! thats also why i put an insane amount of hours into thoose cads xD

Locum51
11-24-2009, 06:46 PM
Haha. Dude, DnA was perfect imo!

p0Pe
11-26-2009, 12:12 PM
thanks:P buuuuut... you can always do better IMO! :D
just spend 11 dremel disks getting the front of the steel frame cut out -.- i really need thoose quick disk thingies for the dremel:D

p0Pe
12-03-2009, 11:19 AM
NEWSFLASH!
Proud to say, that www.CoolBits.dk is now sponsoring products to the mod! so next week i should be getting something to test fit in the case!


some of the parts:
more will come, when i get my act together and decide what hardware to use :D

2 x AC watertemperature sensors
1 x HWLabs Black Ice GTX 420
1 x Laing DDC-1T Plus
1 x EK-DDC X-TOP rev.2 Acetal
5 x Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XK1 (140mm, 11dBa)

i am still struggling with the thought about going dual loop, and throw a HWLabs gtx 280 in the bottom.

p0Pe
12-04-2009, 08:14 PM
triple post:whistler:


just to prove that this aint an imaginary project, here is some minor progress lol!
a test plate. the blue acrylic will be green of course, and the foil will have much more pattern in the final version:banana:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/IMG_2183.JPG

watercooling gear and mobo tray cut out next weekend:bunny::bunny:

p0Pe
12-11-2009, 04:56 AM
QUAD POST! you are awfully silent inhere:P guess you want progress:) as you will

UPDATE! :D

Sponsored by
CoolBits.dk (http://coolbits.dk) & Noiseblocker.de (http://noiseblocker.de)
First of all, thanks to Noiseblocker for sending me some fans to work with! More details and pictures about these fans can be found later on www.itrends.dk

I had to cut a lot of the case away, to make room for the massive HWLabs 420 mm radiator

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/1.JPG
This was the piece in the front that was cut off

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/2.JPG
I left a little ”hinge” for the radiator to support to, so the acrylic plate in front wasn’t carrying the whole thing alone.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/3.JPG
This is the case in its VERY naked state. The little piece between the two sides on the front is going to be cut away too, since it’s visible through the front

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/4.JPG
And then there is this little piece, and again the piece described above

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/5.JPG
Rivets mutilated!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/6.JPG
And then I went Mohawk with my dremel to Guns & roses on the mp3!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/7.JPG
The cutout

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/8.JPG
I made a cut with a wide of 15.5 cm, since the radiator was written to be 15.3 on HWLabs hp. I discovered that it was in fact 15.4, so it was a tight fit!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/9.JPG
The support for the motherboard tray was also removed, since it needed to be cut down to size.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/10.JPG
Note all the dust and dirt… that’s where it sat lol

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/11.JPG
And here is the radiator passing through the middle plate again. I put two temperature sensors on the radiator, but these will most likely be moved to other places duo the fact that the radiator will be hot most of the time, and readings will then be flawed.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/12.JPG
As planned is only two 5.25” bays available, and these are already cut down to size.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/13.JPG
I got the first test plate cut out to see if everything was according to plan, and every single measurement was SPOT ON! The results of many hours of work with the ruler:D please note that this plate is ONLY for testing purpose. The finished plate will be cut in Green acrylic, and the foil will have more patterns, as you see in the drawings in update 1.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/14.JPG
You can here see where I did the mounting of the front panel. These bolts will be cut down to size, and foil will be over the holes so you won’t be able to see this on the finished plate.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/15.JPG
You can see on this pic, that the metal behind have not been cut yet.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/16.JPG
And on these two you can see how the mounting will be done.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/17.JPG
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/18.JPG
I changed the layout of the components a little bit, so that the psu stands vertically, with the pump/reservoir by its side. This makes the brackets I made for the 140 mm fans useless. But hey, at least they looked cool xD

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/19.JPG
This puny corsair psu will suffer the space for this one that will be in my mailbox today if everything goes well!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/19a.png
I am going to route the cables on a way that I don’t recall ever seeing on any modding forum, so this is what I am putting most of my time on at the moment! So stay tuned for that in future updates!

I also got a package from www.noiseblocker.de that was kind enough to send some of the ULTRA hot fans for this project! More pics of these will come later on! You guys should really check their site and products out.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/19b.JPG
As you can see of the picture of the giant radiator, I already got most of the water cooling gear from www.coolbits.dk ! Huge thanks for the support is appropriate.

The pump choice fell on a Laing ddc 3.2 18W pump.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/20.JPG
Seconds later

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/21.JPG
And internals (flipped upside down)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/22.JPG
Shortly after, the stock top was replaced with the EK V.2 top, along with a koolance male-male fitting, that allows me to put something on the pump :O what could that be :/
This will later on be changed for a black bitspower version!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/23.JPG
So what could I place above that pump? How about one of the Jon Lund reservoirs!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/24.JPG
The black color is IMO spot on, and with the XFX green psu fan behind it, this will look DOPE!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_2/25.JPG
Normally a Lund reservoir comes with a G3/8 inlet hole in the top, but he offered to make a custom reservoir for this mod, which needed to be a bit shorter, and have a longer inlet tube, so that the flow won’t go Mohawk in the res.

That’s all for this time fokes! Stay tuned for more:D but until then, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

billygoat333
12-11-2009, 05:17 AM
looking good! I like the res mounted in the front. gonna be nice :)

x88x
12-11-2009, 10:50 AM
I love the pump/res combo. Looks freakin awesome.

On a different note, you really need to take a powerwasher or something to that case :P

msmrx57
12-11-2009, 11:46 AM
Nice progress. I like how this is starting and with your attention to detail it HAS to be good. 8)

p0Pe
12-14-2009, 05:58 PM
looking good! I like the res mounted in the front. gonna be nice :)

thanks, but dont you mean the raddy:D?


I love the pump/res combo. Looks freakin awesome.

On a different note, you really need to take a powerwasher or something to that case :P

haha:D thx m8! but the case is going trough powdercoating when everything is prepared:D


Nice progress. I like how this is starting and with your attention to detail it HAS to be good. 8)

thanks man:D i am going to put a lot of work into it, so i hope its going to AWSOME:D

angel od
12-14-2009, 06:11 PM
Go pOPe! :up:

Dunno if I missed it, what mobo and cpu are you gonna put in this beast of a beauty? :)

p0Pe
12-14-2009, 08:58 PM
i have absolutely no idea xD if the cash is there, im throwing a i9 in it when it comes, if it isnt, my curent gd70 and 955:)

Locum51
12-14-2009, 09:31 PM
It'll be interesting to see how the new 6 core cpu performs!

p0Pe
12-15-2009, 04:55 AM
i think its MEAN!

took some pics of the fans noiseblocker sent me to test on this build

((NB)) pron!

XK2 & PK3

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2358.JPG

PK3

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2366.JPG

PK3´s versus HWLabs 420

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2369.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2372.JPG

multiframe

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2326.JPG

and look at this bundle that comes with the PK series!!!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2337.JPG

also comes with an optional rubber band around the fan.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/NB/IMG_2344.JPG

more to come;) just mounted 2 of the 120 mm versions to a noctua something something cooler inside a antec p193, and it looks EVIL! cant wait to show you guys!

billygoat333
12-15-2009, 05:09 AM
those are some sexeh fans!!

blueonblack
12-15-2009, 05:10 AM
Coming together nicely, and your photos are excellent!

p0Pe
12-15-2009, 07:05 PM
thanks:D and yeah, thoose fans are deadly hot! and really move some air xD

a small update, decied to change the side window. worked on an idea FrooP gave me for the design, and came out with this:
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/window_v2_073.jpg

thoughts? :)

jdbnsn
12-15-2009, 07:43 PM
Looks great bro! I like the black and green together but it looks like it needs one more color or something to add some more contrast. I would consider adding some brushed metal or dark stained wood or something. Otherwise, I like it!

-Jon

p0Pe
12-15-2009, 07:54 PM
thanks jon! :) but this will be an green/black build entirely:D as much as posible that is. if it fails in the end, ill figure something out xD

jdbnsn
12-15-2009, 08:21 PM
I see. Well another option is to use different finishes. Such as a matte black for the majority of the case and gloss black trim or accents. Just a thought, it will look great as is anyway.

blueonblack
12-15-2009, 08:41 PM
Dude, that design is awesome! Don't listen to Jon, he's probably still hopped on some experimental pain meds, his judgement is clouded. Stick with two colors.

Loki
12-17-2009, 07:20 PM
Awesome... I love the coolers on the rad, very "Beto" :P

p0Pe
12-30-2009, 09:28 PM
haha thanks, and yeah, jon is on something strong :D

Drum Thumper
01-08-2010, 09:15 PM
Wow. +rep and /sub for sure.

Keep it up bud. This is top notch, which is what we've come to expect from you.

Oh, and....


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d146/drumthumper5150/DT-Stamp.png

p0Pe
01-09-2010, 12:05 AM
haha thanks man:D next update is gonna be big;) love the seal lol

p0Pe
01-21-2010, 09:51 AM
Sooo, after a lot of measures, and hours in front of the computer i finally got the front plate cut out.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/1.JPG

My last attempt at bending the test front plate failed big time, so i used an akrylic bending machine. Say hello to Bender!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/2.JPG

Bender works by heating up a small area of the acrylic, and you can then put the acrylic into the 90 degree angle you see in the front of the machine.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/3.JPG

Cold water is running trough this thing, so that the plate cools down relatively fast.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/4.JPG

And KAZAM! Like a glove!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/5.JPG


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/6.JPG

Now, next machine to have a little quality time with is this one:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/7.JPG

It cuts the foil out, like a bunny on crack! I made a little vide wich you can see here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQbDg-VKU30

And here you see the foil. The middle is being cut in hand with a hobby knife.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/8.JPG

Can anyone guess which of the plates i am using for PC-Beto?

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/9.JPG

Aplying the foil to the acrylic.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/10.JPG

And the sides got cut out, and foil was put on them too!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/11.JPG

And i had to cut the center out by hand.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/12.JPG

The hardest thing was the tiny letters in the pc-beto

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/13.JPG

And the result!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/14.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/15.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/16.JPG

And when put on the frame:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/17.JPG

And look at this tight bend;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/18.JPG

The other side

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/19.JPG

From the inside. Remember that the frame is going to be powder coated!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/20.JPG

And the new PSU plate that makes the psu stand vertically.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_3/21.JPG

Thats all for this time;) More will come, and i have a nice surprise stored for you! just need to get some parts home before i will share that:D
And if you dont +rep me for this, you cant be satisfied:D

SXRguyinMA
01-21-2010, 10:27 AM
that is FREAKING GORGEOUS!

billygoat333
01-21-2010, 10:30 AM
wow... just wow... this looks awesome!!

Luke122
01-21-2010, 02:17 PM
/me faints

Amazing.

985323
01-21-2010, 05:14 PM
http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Drooling/drooling.gif
That pretty well sums it up.

x88x
01-21-2010, 06:41 PM
Wow, very nice. The foil accents the green plexi wonderfully. OOC, where are those machines? (I assume they're not in your garage :P )

p0Pe
01-21-2010, 07:39 PM
thank you all:D its nice to hear that i aint the only one loving how its going:D

x88x, the machines is in a workshop at a friend of mines. they make signs and stuff:)

i made a little video with some of the cutting progress. how do you like it?

FolNMTp8Fpk

artoodeeto
01-22-2010, 04:02 PM
returning the +rep favor, gorgeous work so far! :bowdown:

Frenkie
01-22-2010, 07:26 PM
A Ma Zing ! I seldom do this but you get a rep from me and a bookmark. The design rules!

Tech-Daddy
01-22-2010, 09:51 PM
That is some SLICK stuff happening here! WOW!

blueonblack
01-22-2010, 10:21 PM
Here I am, late again with the expletives, but...


WOW.


That is absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful work.

Mach
01-22-2010, 10:27 PM
The cutting is remarkable but the bends? Very cool pOPe! I was wondering how you were going to fare and you knocked it out of the park. Someone pass the popcorn, this is getting good :)

p0Pe
01-25-2010, 08:18 AM
thanks all of you! very motivational to get so great comments:P

update -
files are being send, plates are being cut, more foil is being aply´d;) stay tuned

Loki
01-25-2010, 10:48 AM
What the... +rep!!!
A great design, from the beginning! and i loved the bending machine!!

p0Pe
01-29-2010, 05:57 PM
thanks a lot man!
here is some progress of me cutting for cable manegement. even though this mod has used a lot of cnc, my trusty dremel is still on work!;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/DSC02949.JPG

oh, and btw! thanks to my new sponsor www.matronics.dk ! the package they send me is will make some awesome light for the case;)

Waynio
01-30-2010, 04:32 PM
Wow that plastic bender really makes easy work of it :), and flippydedoodar, the front & sides look unreal, like a mirror image of the renders, incredible transformation of an old case, I'm sure the finished piece will be freaking amazing.

I do remember trying to cut acrylic with my dremel and it wasn't a pretty site lol, it just melts the plastic.

I gotta say though I'm a little bit sad with a tear in my eye about cnc taking over in modding, man made with normal tools can only go so far :), but can't possibly deny how good & efficient it is, super clean detailed cuts, and you still have to design it spot on in a cad program, I'll just have to look at it as the evolution of modding, nice to see an old school dremel being used on the last shot though hehe :).

It's like Prime over at bit-tech in this months nominee's, really stunning metal work with some cnc on that too, it just gives incredible results and turns your designs into a reality spot on.

+rep + subscribed :).

p0Pe
01-30-2010, 06:38 PM
thanks a lot man!
cnc does take over a lot of things, since everybody aims for perfection. ALL the metal work in this mod is made purely with my dremel, since i can only cut in acrylic:D so it has enough work to do;)

p0Pe
02-01-2010, 07:38 PM
IM AN UNCLE!
sort of xD




















My sister and her BF just picked up their new dog yesterday :D a 2 years old english bulldog!

Aint she a beauty!
everybody, meet lulu!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/lulu/1.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/lulu/2.JPG

Lulu likes candy, but cant have it:(

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/lulu/3.JPG

Stay tuned;)

Indybird
02-01-2010, 10:01 PM
Ok I gotta get this out of the way first:
That dog just made my day, too cute.

I love the foil, it turned out really well, I can't wait to see where this mod goes.

-Indybird

Waynio
02-02-2010, 02:07 AM
I'm an uncle lol :) cool pics mate.
I remember as a kid being chased down the road by one of those lol, wasn't so lol at the time though, was more like shhhhh** heeeeellllllp and had to dive over someones fence, but was owned by a not so nice guy who also had an ultra aggressive rottweiler, but I'm 100% sure in good hands they are very nice dogs, same goes for any breed, dangerous dogs entirely come about from bad owners who know how to make them mean but don't know how to get them disciplined.

Couldn't help but imagine thought bubbles in each picture :D.

Pic 1: Wish I had some munchies.

pic 2: I'll just dream of the land of chocolate, mmmmmm chocolate.

pic 3: I smell chocolate gimme that chocolate NOW!!! :D.

Loki
02-06-2010, 03:29 PM
You should't let the dog to eat chocolate!!! It could kill him as far as I know!
Congrats UNCLE!! LMAO

I wanna see more updates on your project! it's really great!!

cellsite60
02-07-2010, 08:57 AM
That dog was just the cutest little thing =)

And som up's on this here project would not be bad, like it alot =)

p0Pe
02-08-2010, 10:37 AM
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/x.JPG
soon;)

Trace
02-09-2010, 01:32 AM
Please tell me you're a simpsons fan? :up:

p0Pe
02-09-2010, 06:10 AM
aint we all:D? DO´H

Trace
02-09-2010, 06:16 AM
This mod just got 1000x better :up:

cellsite60
02-09-2010, 07:32 AM
The Simpsons rock :banana:

p0Pe
02-09-2010, 11:40 AM
just wait dudes:D you have NO idea of what i have in store for you guys;)

p0Pe
02-11-2010, 06:50 PM
Whats up tbcs! have an update punks! ;P

New sponsors!!! :D
Thanks to
www.coolbits.dk
www.noiseblockers.de
www.matronics.dk
www.bitspower.com
for helping me out on this project!

And so it began! i started out with about 2.5 square meters of acrylic, and now have little left.

I would like to thank my new sponsors, www.matronics.dk for sending me some AWSOME light for this project! f#ck ccfl´s. get some led strips from there :D i used them in my privious build, and the one they send me for this one takes the cake! RGB strips with wireless sound controller! Thanks! Tune in soon, and i will update the video with the light effects;) And thanks to bitspower for helping me out with some goddies that you all know whats gonna be;)

some of the parts matronic sent!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/1.jpg

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/1a.jpg

I also got the parts painted! matte black ftmfw!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/2.jpg

i used theese black rivets to rivet it all back together

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/3.jpg

also got some wire stuff home;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/5.jpg

now what is all this going to be used for ? :S

THIS!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/6.jpg

that ended out like this. See all that wire? Its starting to make sense now huh?

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/7.jpg

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/7a.jpg

imagine all the little holes where there is wire in, like you see above

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/9.jpg

that they be sleeved, so that every wire will look like this

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/10.jpg

Now for the explanation.

The 7 holes that sits in a square in the upper part of the cabletray is getting these inserted into them. You can then swap psu as crazy often as you like, since you dont have wires running in a maze through thousands of holes.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/11.jpg

Now for the fun part.

I had to solder the correct cables to each of the 24 pin connector, since they were made with different lengths. Say hello to mister happy solder station!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/12.jpg

slowly, but certanly getting all the buggers on, and applying heatshrink on each, so that i wont have any fires in there -.-

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/13.jpg

fans will have an output port like this:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/14.jpg

and the pump will have a slightly different one here:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/15.jpg

some of you have seen this pic:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/16.jpg

The thing that was in homers background is this:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/17.jpg

And it will be mounted like this on the backplate

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/18.jpg

And how it was put on. I tapped 4 mm holes and used some black dome head 4 mm bolts i have.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/19.jpg

The dome head bolts will also be used on the front.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/20.jpg

And as you can see, the 24 wires is taking up quite a bit of space in the cable tray:/ dont know if i will be able to fit the 12 wires for the 6 pins, but i have to:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/21.jpg

The fans also got some love

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/22.jpg

And the 8 pin got sleeved. This will also be done to the 24 pin, and 6 pins.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/23.jpg

The little buggers in front is the clips that i had to use, to get the extender. took some time to get done, but it will be worth it!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/24.jpg

i think that was that for this update:) Next time i will have some more goodies to show you, some of them from my new sponsor, and a little something something that i got made instead of the res i have now;)

worth the wait? If not, ill update again in a week or so;)

SXRguyinMA
02-11-2010, 07:04 PM
that looks amazing! nice work!

diluzio91
02-11-2010, 07:28 PM
:)

Amazing mod! where did you find a place with an acyclic bender?

p0Pe
02-11-2010, 07:33 PM
thanks dudes:D
diluzio91, at a molding factory:D

Waynio
02-11-2010, 07:54 PM
LMAO, had to google ftmfw hehe, mister happy solder station made me rofl :D that is an allie I could do with for good solder work.
Had a look at the matronics site to find out more about the rgb strips some good stuff on there and nice sponser to gain :), I like what you are doing with the cabe management, nice.

x88x
02-11-2010, 09:32 PM
Looks great. I really like what you're doing with the cable management, are you just going to have a big box next to the PSU for all the cabling to sit in or something?

cellsite60
02-12-2010, 04:23 AM
Wow, just wow, awesome update, now i am a happy camper :)

p0Pe
02-12-2010, 04:54 AM
thanks all:D


Looks great. I really like what you're doing with the cable management, are you just going to have a big box next to the PSU for all the cabling to sit in or something?

naah:P im going all in on this one. gonna shorten the psu wires down to about 10 cm, and then sleeve them also :twisted:

Loki
02-12-2010, 02:16 PM
Loving your work!!!
that cable management is going to be awesome, and congrats on the sponsors too!!!

+rep!!

edit: can't give +rep cause i gave it to you last time XD

p0Pe
02-15-2010, 04:25 PM
that okay loki:D and thanks for the kind words:D

just to keep you in suspense, here is a little teaser:P

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/peak.jpg

cellsite60
02-15-2010, 05:09 PM
Never stops to amaze me, nice going =)

OvRiDe
02-16-2010, 12:33 AM
Great work as usual p0Pe!

So this brings me to the point where I must...





Move this to the Featured Mods section!!

billygoat333
02-16-2010, 03:26 AM
woo! congrats!

p0Pe
02-16-2010, 06:36 AM
WOOOOOOHHHHHUUUUUUT:D:D:D

featured yeah:D :twisted: Its an honor!

Im having a nice little package delivered today;) updater later this week:D

p0Pe
02-16-2010, 12:13 PM
have a little teaser then:D
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/DSC04271.JPG

cellsite60
02-16-2010, 02:30 PM
Grats p0Pe, well deserved :)

p0Pe
02-17-2010, 05:21 PM
thanks man!
exclusive TBCS teaser! just beacuse i love you guys:P


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/DSC04347.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/380.jpg

x88x
02-17-2010, 06:19 PM
Mmmm, do I see a custom milled pump res? :twisted:

blueonblack
02-17-2010, 08:20 PM
Ooooooooo..... pretty. I like pretty. :)

Mach
02-18-2010, 02:36 AM
Woah! Those BP fittings look..."mean". Consider me camped out. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UdQdiSb7gT4/SwYlvHr9m_I/AAAAAAAAIcA/UktAXhDTYz0/s800/smileyvault-popcorn.gif

p0Pe
02-18-2010, 02:13 PM
Okay, it would seem that some fokes has misunderstood the difference between my cable tray, and my motherboard tray. This update should clarify that;)

Would the real Motherboard tray PLEASE stand up?

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/1.JPG

As you can see, this is the motherboard tray, 2 peices of acrylic sandwitched.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/2.JPG

Now this is the cable tray, which someone though would have the motherboard mounted on it too.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/3.JPG

How does all this play together? we will get back to that later;) First, a big thanks to Vincent from Bitspower for sending me some goodies!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/4.JPG

Old versus new pass trough fittings

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/5.JPG

This must be the sexiest fittings on EARTH!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/6.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/7.JPG

Everybody has bitspower battlemechs, but how many have custom bitspower holders? :D (no really, theese are gonna be used in another project i will link too soon ;) )

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/8.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/8a.JPG

And a custom version of Jon Lund´s PomPlex reservoirs ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/9.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/10.JPG

This combo will be placed on the top of the reservoir, and will work as inlet, and fillport.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/11.JPG

The little plastic bugger inthere is a port for LED´s, and i am gonna use quite a few of theese in the build i think. Should light the reservoir up nicely ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/12.JPG

And now for the cables! You probertly already saw this picture:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/13.JPG

But here is some more money shots:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/14.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/15.JPG

Before we continue to the cable tray, i would like to show the pump, and the sleeving on this. Instead of putting heatshrink on, i opened up the housing, and put the sleeving in, STEALTH style!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/16.JPG

And now, i got the case partially riveted back together! (you will notice some small silver screw like things, these are tempory rivets lol! )

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/17.JPG

Notice the motherboard tray inthere? ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/18.JPG

Some people asked me if the weight of the psu wouldnt destroy the psu holder in acrylic, and this is where i am planning on putting a support plate (the plate you see there is not the final plate, its a dish i made for myself of scraps;) made 3 others with names on to the rest of the fokes in the dorm lol!)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/19.JPG

And what will it support? The psu and the pump of course! IMO this looks SEXY!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/20.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/21.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/22.JPG

And with the sides on!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/23.JPG

Oh look! A tiny window for the reservoir :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/24.JPG

And now, Will the real CABLE Tray please stand up, and get in place :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/25.JPG

And with the motherboard tray out

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/26.JPG

Sides on

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_5/27.JPG

I still need to rivet the middle plate inthere, but that cant be done before the cable tray is completely done, and so far i ran out of heatshrink -.- Oh well... another order then:D


Hope you enjoy´d this update!


Thanks to
www.coolbits.dk
www.noiseblocker.de
www.matronics.dk
www.bitspower.com
for helping me out on this project!

-p0Pe

x88x
02-18-2010, 02:42 PM
Very nice. I gotta say again; I love what you're doing with the cabling on this mod. :D

cellsite60
02-18-2010, 03:07 PM
Oh my god, this is just sick, jawdropping and then some !!!
Great job.

p0Pe
02-19-2010, 05:11 AM
video update! uploaded in 720P but youtube is still processing so bear over with the quality. enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZXGf3sGdc8
KZXGf3sGdc8

blueonblack
02-19-2010, 07:07 AM
Absolutely beautiful work!


What did you use for the ends on the wires in the next-to-last pic? There's a big cluster of wires on the right side with individual connectors on them. I'm thinking along those lines for cable management on Clockwork but haven't found connectors I like.

p0Pe
02-19-2010, 07:27 AM
i am gonna put a 24 pin plug onthere of course, but as written i ran out of heatshrink:P

i use normal crimps like the ones in this pic:
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_4/24.jpg

msmrx57
02-19-2010, 03:22 PM
This just keeps getting better and better!!! +rep for over the top attention to detail

p0Pe
02-22-2010, 08:25 AM
thanks man! next update will first be in a few weeks, since i have some other stuff to work on atm. and i am waiting on some sleeving to finish up the cable tray:D

p0Pe
03-10-2010, 01:20 PM
A small, but important update, NEW SPONSOR!

Aqua Computer are sending me one of theese:
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/ae_vfd_500.jpg
with a powerbooster, and one of theese
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/53068.jpg

sadly though, the vf model wont be in stock until a months or so, so it will take some time before i get it:/ but that will give me time to get the cable tray and a lot of other things done!


Thanks to

www.Aqua-Computer.de
www.Bitspower.com
www.CoolBits.dk
www.Matronics.dk
www.Noiseblocker.de

x88x
03-10-2010, 02:04 PM
Congrats on the new sponsor! That's an interesting looking pump there.

p0Pe
03-10-2010, 02:45 PM
its not a pump, but a flowmeter mate:D

x88x
03-10-2010, 04:49 PM
Ahhh, that makes a lot more sense. :P

Mach
03-11-2010, 02:21 AM
oohhhh, shiny! Congrats pOPe!

p0Pe
03-29-2010, 05:37 PM
thanks :D a update!

First of all, got nominated to mod of the month on bit-tech wuuh:) thats my second mod over there that gets nominated, and both have been used as front page pics:P

I got new toys!!! More tools wuuh:D best gift a modder can get besides hardware!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/1.JPG

Had to use it for the passtrough fitting from bitspower!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/2.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/3.JPG

Glued the two green and black plate from the motherboard tray together. Needed some weight to make the glue stick better:P

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/4.JPG

The fan and 6 pins plugs sitting flush with the cable tray

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/5.JPG

Some macro shots!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/6.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/7.JPG

New hardware! New tools AND hardware in one update woot ! An msi gd85 with usb 3.0 and sata 6 GB/s, and a Intel i5 750. Put in, and cables on:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/8.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/9.JPG

How the radiator will be put.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/10.JPG

The mod will be lit by a 1.5 meter smd lcd strip with 10 smd led´s pr. 10 centimeter. with the controller i can adjust brightness from dull to Christmas tree strenght!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/11.JPG

Light it up!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/12.JPG

And here is a great pic (if i may say it myself lol) of the motherboard tray inside the case.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_7/13.JPG

Thats all for this time! The case has to be send to madrid the 5´th so it can be shown to all the other great modders who will attend campus party europe 2010!


Thanks to

www.Aqua-Computer.de
www.Bitspower.com
www.CoolBits.dk
www.Matronics.dk
www.Noiseblocker.de


Until next time, :bunny::santa::smoker::banana:

blueonblack
03-29-2010, 06:33 PM
Wow! Excellent work as always, Pope. I love the lit shots. That's a sweet motherboard, but if it were me I'd plan on putting something on top of those heat sinks, just to remove or cover up the "DRMOS" logo. Maybe a "BETO" logo? :D

Keep it up.

p0Pe
03-29-2010, 06:43 PM
Wow! Excellent work as always, Pope. I love the lit shots. That's a sweet motherboard, but if it were me I'd plan on putting something on top of those heat sinks, just to remove or cover up the "DRMOS" logo. Maybe a "BETO" logo? :D

Keep it up.

thanks man! the plan is to mill them flat, and put some other text on them:bunny:

blueonblack
03-29-2010, 06:58 PM
the plan is to mill them flat,

Aren't YOU the fancy one?? Here and I was just thinking of a plastic cover of some kind. Milling even. Wow.

msmrx57
03-29-2010, 07:21 PM
Droooooool!!!! Looks great! :up:

p0Pe
03-29-2010, 07:25 PM
Aren't YOU the fancy one?? Here and I was just thinking of a plastic cover of some kind. Milling even. Wow.

actually, i just got them off, and must say that the heatsink under them looks quite badass so i might just leave them off:D

and thanks msmrx57!

Mach
03-29-2010, 07:35 PM
I love the Light it up shot Pope! Who am I kidding? I love the whole thing! Amazing work!

Actually that line reminds me of a great song if you shoot video.

8HxrpjXjCJU

x88x
03-30-2010, 12:30 AM
Awesome stuff. I love it. :D

fbenitez
05-27-2010, 10:34 PM
Beautiful and inspiring work!!

p0Pe
06-11-2010, 03:02 PM
Thanks man! :)


Finally an update! Hope your ready;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/1.JPG

I made quite a bunch since last time, among other things these two plates. One to support the psu, and one to hold the passtrough fittings from bitspower.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/5.JPG

The idea is to put two QD´s there, so taking the motherboard tray out will be a breeze!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/2.JPG

The aquaero was placed in the top along with the RGB controller, and fits well into the PCB theme

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/3.JPG

As you can see, everything is sleeved in green and black colors!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/8.JPG

The cable routing from the RGB controller wasnt easy, but i managed to fit it under the aquaero.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/4.JPG

The hole to all the connectors for the aquaero!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/6.JPG

The sleeving for the 24 pin, coming out of the kabel tray

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/7.JPG

The rest of the cables for GFX, aquaero, power etc.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/9.JPG

And light!!! Red ^

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/10.JPG

Green ^

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/11.JPG

And my personal favorite, blue / uv ^

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/12.JPG

The inside with green light ^

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/13.JPG

And blue / uv, where the contrast between the green and black is wicked IMO :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/14.JPG

One of the best shots IMO!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/15.JPG

The inside again. The cpu cooler and gfx are gonna go. Just dont know when i will have the cash to get a grafic card lol

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/16.JPG

And three of my favorite things, watercooling, sleeving and bitspower! (in modding that is ;) )

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/17.JPG

The edge of the psu mounting plate!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/18.JPG

And a picture of the green sleeving.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/19.JPG

And a little present from Jon Lund! He told me about this idea on our trip to madrid, and i have wanted to get them ever since.
In the front you can see a normal LED plug, while the two in the background is the ones Jon sent me. They are longer than normal and spreads the light much better.
So now you saw them! And you know who made them first;) He will start a production run of theese soon, and will hit retailers in a little over a month!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/20.JPG

Put into the Lund reservoir, that he also made lol :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/21.JPG

And here it is in the reservoir, a little hard to see, but its inthere:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/22.JPG

Loop is gonna go:
Reservoir -> Pump -> flowmeter -> Radiator -> cpu -> gpu -> back to reservoir

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_8/23.JPG

The pump will vibrate a bit, so theese rubber grommets was applyid.

Hope you enjoyd this update! :) Until next time, happy modding!!!

-p0Pe

x88x
06-11-2010, 03:25 PM
Much pretty. :D I also like the blue UV best; it really makes the green plexi stand out.

blueonblack
06-11-2010, 04:06 PM
Abolutely beautiful work, Pope. I love the closeup shot of the green sleeving by itself, the depth of field and the focus just make that a beautiful photo.

Do you have the blue and UV on different circuits? I know it's hard to capture with a camera (don't dare say 'on film' there, do I?), but I find myself curious what it would look like with just the UV and no blue.

Regardless, any single aspect of this build would make it excellent, but put together it is truly beautiful. Keep it up!

p0Pe
06-11-2010, 04:37 PM
Thanks dudes!!!

BoB

The led´s are RGB leds :D didnt know that the blue was also uv, so no, no seperate :D

Loki
06-16-2010, 04:14 PM
I'm looooving that work!!! +Rep on that sleeving and those great photos!

Dragonblood
06-16-2010, 07:15 PM
Drool! Great work on this. I especially love the outer design. Oh and the sleeving too.

StormRider
06-16-2010, 09:46 PM
wow, that is definitely one of the most inspirational mods I've ever seen

p0Pe
08-11-2010, 02:06 PM
I'm looooving that work!!! +Rep on that sleeving and those great photos!

Thanks a lot man!


Drool! Great work on this. I especially love the outer design. Oh and the sleeving too.

Thanks! :D Thats also where the main focus is, and what took me most time to design ;)


wow, that is definitely one of the most inspirational mods I've ever seen

Thanks man! Glad to inspire you:banana:

I got mail!!!


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/mushkinlogo.jpg (http://www.mushkin.com)
A big thanks goes out to MUSHKIN for kindly sending 4*2gb sticks of their new AWSOME Ridgeback ram´s!!! These will look dope in the mod and i cant wait to get them! ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/ridgebackdouble.jpg (http://mushkin.com/Memory/Ridgeback/996902.aspx)

Sooo pritty! Green and black ram´s for a green and black mod :D

I hope to have an update ready when i get these, along with some pics of them installed!

And a few teasers to hold you off;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/IMG_2474.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/1002.JPG

x88x
08-11-2010, 02:29 PM
Woah, it's been a while.. Congrats on the RAM!

p0Pe
08-11-2010, 02:42 PM
Thanks man! been crazy buisy with work. Have to get some cash before i start school again in two weeks lol. Had hoped to have the mod finished by the end of this month, but i dont think thats gonna happen :(

Locum51
08-11-2010, 06:28 PM
I just looked at post #113 and i'm pretty sure i just whip-creamed myself.
Amazing looking mod!!!!!

p0Pe
08-20-2010, 06:38 PM
I just looked at post #113 and i'm pretty sure i just whip-creamed myself.
Amazing looking mod!!!!!

Haha thanks a lot man! :D Then you better get some tissues now;)

Finally! I had last day on the summerjob, and starting in school next week! So wanted to put this update up since a LOT have happened since the last update!

Now, where were we? Right about here i think.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/1.JPG
This is how the case have stood ever since i went to hear stewie wonder in copenhagen. I got a 4870x2 with block on it, and fittet that in, and painted the mobo back panel!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/2.JPG
The 2*6 pins fits so much better on to this card than they would have fittet on a 5870! There is just one downside, i miss two pins!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/3.JPG
Now, a little tube routing have been set in motion, but there is still lots to do.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/4.JPG
Now guess what hides under this hood? It has 64 gigs, and runs at aprox 270MB/sek in read and write:P I hope to be able to replace it with something bigger, better and nicer soon though.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/5.JPG
Now this, is what the little glowsticks that Jon made for me does! (http://lund-tech.com/?Products:Lighting_module)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/6.JPG
A quick shot of the side panel lit up!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/7.JPG
of some reason, this reminds me of a horror movie, where you see a sharp light trough a window xD

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/8.JPG
Now, for the torture of the psu... Belive it or not, but it took me over 6 hours to make it look this way!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/9.JPG
Soldering the wires back together after cutting them down to size.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/10.JPG
2*6 pins down! 8 pin and 24 pin to go :(

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/11.JPG
Halfway there!!!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/12.JPG
DONE! And i must say, i am quite happy about the final result! Not to green, but with a little black in between:P

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/13.JPG
From another angel. I practically had to stand on top of it to get the wires inthere! Talk about a close fit!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/14.JPG
And what might this little bugger be? Remember the problem about missing a few pins on the 8 pin for the gfx card? No problem:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/15.JPG
Just put this one into the psu, and bam! 2 more pins fixed :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/16.JPG
Now, the octopus begins...

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/17.JPG
Now isn't this the best looking cable mess you've ever seen? :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/18.JPG
And the little 2 pin crawling trough the case and finally ending in the gfx card!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/19.JPG
And now! A huge thanks to mushkin for sending me 8 gigs of these awesome rams! I cant wait to get these into the case!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/20.JPG
Black and green, just like the rest of the mod!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/21.JPG
Gotta love them. They are so incredible heavy compared to other ram sticks i have around, and i love the ridgeback fin design!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/22.JPG
More pronz!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/23.JPG
But hey now, what is this? "Something seems to be missing dude..."
Yeah, i noticed, but i couldn't decide if i wanted the copper top, or the delrin to for the build :/

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/24.JPG
Then its lucky that AquaComputer was so awsome to send BOTH the cuplex kryos HF (http://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=2515) and a spare delrin top!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/25.JPG
Two awsome names paired!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/26.JPG
Now, the only downside with the delrin top is that it doesn't take 10 mm compression fittings :(
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/27.JPG
The HF top however, does! This thing must weigh a metric tonne or therby!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_9/28.JPG
And this is how she stands at the moment! I will update again when i get the ram installed, along with the waterblock. Oh, and dont mind the vandal switch hanging there:D It will be replaced with a black one i got from nutman ;)

And again, thanks to the sponsors ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/AquaComputerLogo.png (http://www.aqua-computer.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/bitspower.jpg (http://www.bitspower.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/coolbits.dk.jpg (http://www.coolbits.dk)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/mushkinlogo.jpg (http://www.mushkin.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/noiseblocker.jpg (http://www.noiseblocker.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/matronicslogo.jpg (http://www.matronics.dk)


Until next update, Cya!!!

-p0Pe

blueonblack
08-20-2010, 06:49 PM
And in possibly the best compliment I can give in a situation like this.... I hate you.



:)


Awesome work, my friend. Awesome work.

x88x
08-20-2010, 06:59 PM
Great work. That res looks sweeet. :D

Incidentally, for the two extra pins, you could have pulled them off the same 12V and ground lines as the existing 6-pin plugs inside the PSU, though considering how close the fit was I'm not sure it would have fit through the hole anyway.

p0Pe
08-20-2010, 07:21 PM
And in possibly the best compliment I can give in a situation like this.... I hate you.



:)


Awesome work, my friend. Awesome work.

Haha thanks man! :banana:


Great work. That res looks sweeet. :D

Incidentally, for the two extra pins, you could have pulled them off the same 12V and ground lines as the existing 6-pin plugs inside the PSU, though considering how close the fit was I'm not sure it would have fit through the hole anyway.

Hehe, i actually like how they run down the whole case. I could have extended them from the 6 pin yeah, but no way in hell they would have fittet trough the holes in the cable tray:D The holes in that tray for each individual cable is 0.2 mm bigger than the cable + sleeve is :whistler:

Loki
08-21-2010, 08:36 PM
Just splendid work! And i love what you've done with the PSU, +rep for that!!

p0Pe
08-23-2010, 04:25 PM
Thanks loki!

good news people! ITS ALIVE!!!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/teasers/4.JPG
How it stands at the moment

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/teasers/1.jpg
Idle. Notice that the ram index score jumped from 5.5 to 7.5 by throwing these mushkin´s in! :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/teasers/2.jpg
Vantage score. I HAVE to get a new waterblock for this GPU.. Look at those vrm´s on gpu2 :wallbash:

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/teasers/3.jpg
And a 06 score

Loki
08-25-2010, 09:16 AM
:D Congrats!!
And that's a great wallpaper too!

Ichbin
09-03-2010, 08:09 AM
I think calling this case HUGE is an understatement. I love looking at a mod that is just CLEAN and crisp. Very nice work.

p0Pe
11-07-2010, 03:55 AM
Thank you guys! This is part one, of a larger update that i decided to tear down into two, beacuse i cant finish the other part before a week or so :)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/1.JPG

A little picture of the new mobo! Decided to get the EVGA p55 le, since its all black, and fits the theme best.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/2.JPG

Also got the IQ panel painted.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/3.JPG

And the backside of the Bitspower block. Still thinking of what to do with this:P

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/4.JPG

Another shot of backside, and card.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/5.JPG

And the modded Aquacomputer cuplex kryos! Now in all black:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/6.JPG

And with a quite expensive fitting combo lol:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/7.JPG

Mounted on the mobo^

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/8.JPG

Also had to make some panels to finish up the rear of the case. So they were cut to size, and painted.
And i know, i know, "Dude, what happened to the garden" And here i must refer to the first word in that sentece, Dude.
That place is also my photo studio:P

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/9.JPG

And how they look when put in place. Quite the snug fit :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/10.JPG

And with the outer panel on! (Notice the arm, now without bandages:D)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/11.JPG

Old versus new mobo! Bye Bye blue

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/12.JPG

A little sleeving (the wire that goes from the aquaero to the onboard usb ports)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/13.JPG

"Upskirt" shot.

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/14.JPG

And in all of her glory:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/15.JPG

And this is one of my favorite shots so far!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_10/16.JPG

And one showing most of the lower compartment:)
She is up and running now, and ready to attend s7lan (www.s7lan.dk) where she will hopefully attract some attention:P

And again, thanks to the sponsors ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/AquaComputerLogo.png (http://www.aqua-computer.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/bitspower.jpg (http://www.bitspower.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/coolbits.dk.jpg (http://www.coolbits.dk)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/mushkinlogo.jpg (http://www.mushkin.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/noiseblocker.jpg (http://www.noiseblocker.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/matronicslogo.jpg (http://www.matronics.dk)


Until next update, Cya!!!

-p0Pe

blueonblack
11-07-2010, 04:24 AM
Dude. You continue to impress. Awesome.

msmrx57
11-07-2010, 03:46 PM
:stupid: Absolutely OUTSTANDING work. :up: And the new mobo looks like it was made just for this mod.
Can hardly wait to see this finished.

DonT-FeaR
12-05-2010, 09:57 AM
just caught up. very very nice pope. i really like this mod

p0Pe
12-13-2010, 07:15 PM
Thanks guys:D

Sooo... What have i been doing? Lots of stuff! A few test at school is over, and i got some more time to work on this, and have some good news for you! I should be able to have this thing done within a week;) And then i have the time to take her home, into the photo studio and make some glory shots!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/1.JPG
Anyway, Uden mad og drikke, dur helten ikke (without food and beverages, the hero dont work) :D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/2.JPG
Oh, and then i used a great deal of time on this, a remote controlled heli:D


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/3.JPG
And a close up:P


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/4.JPG
And now to the fun stuff! I had to make a new back plate since i lost the old one lol:D Made some improvements and had some quality time with my dremel!


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/5.JPG
The result,


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/6.JPG
A few diskes gone. I am still to cheap to get the quick disconect diskes:P


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/7.JPG
http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/8.JPG
Final result before painting^


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/9.JPG
And now for the fans, i made some stickers to make them look a bit more classy:P


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/10.JPG
And insertet into the case, with the cable going into the back wall to the plug.


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/11.JPG
Now this little hole is the fillport for the hole system! But where does it sit?


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/12.JPG
Oh yeah, in the top:P Right above the reservoir. See the aquaero faceplate there? Wonder where this is going...


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/13.JPG
This^


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/14.JPG
Ended out like this:D


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_11/15.JPG
And last, but not least, the front panel where the on switch will sit. Need to get this painted!

Tommorow i will have some time to paint and fill down the top, and then there is just some minor stuff left to be done!

And again, thanks to the sponsors ;)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/AquaComputerLogo.png (http://www.aqua-computer.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/bitspower.jpg (http://www.bitspower.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/coolbits.dk.jpg (http://www.coolbits.dk)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/mushkinlogo.jpg (http://www.mushkin.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/noiseblocker.jpg (http://www.noiseblocker.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/matronicslogo.jpg (http://www.matronics.dk)


Inside shots in next update;) Have fun!

Oneslowz28
12-14-2010, 10:52 AM
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/Front%20Page%20files/tbcs%20times.png

p0Pe
12-14-2010, 12:30 PM
Wooooh:D Great article man! Thanks a lot:D

SXRguyinMA
12-14-2010, 12:56 PM
congrats! :banana:

msmrx57
12-14-2010, 02:40 PM
Wooohoooo front page! :up: Congrats!

BruteClaw
12-15-2010, 11:48 PM
Awesome work. Keep it up and congrats on the front page.

p0Pe
12-17-2010, 04:41 AM
Thank you all:D

As said, a little update more, to finalize the top!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_12/1.jpg
How the parts looked before paint

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_12/2.jpg
And how they looked after!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_12/3.jpg
The fillport. Sits quite flush:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_12/4.jpg
opened up:)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_12/5.jpg
And the aquaero installed, now without screws or anything:D

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/update_12/6.jpg
Took quite some sanding to get this 2 mm steel plate to get the right shape:P

Not long until the final shots now :D:D:D

x88x
12-17-2010, 04:42 AM
Seamless. Beautiful work. :up:

TheMainMan
12-17-2010, 05:18 AM
That's one of the slickest integrations into a panel I've ever seen :up:
You truly deserved the frontpage with this mod! Congrats!

msmrx57
12-17-2010, 12:19 PM
Very nice indeed. :up:

p0Pe
12-22-2010, 12:59 PM
We are nearing christmas eve, and the end result of one and a half years work was celebrated in a dark room in a small town´s photography club. With a coke in the hand, and the intence cold outside the light was turned on, the backdrops rolled down and the camera set to "on". The tripad was set up, dors shut, and then the clicks were going for 3 hours. A little chit chat in between made a good atmosphear, and the thought about having to go outside in -18 degrees to pick a christmas three didnt hurry things up.

Before i go on to the mod, and the final pictures, i would like to thank a few people who have helped me out a great deal with this project!
Dennis from Sign-1 have been really great at helping me with getting my files cut out, in whatever material i might choose, and Bo from skjern photography club for helping me with the setup for the final pics.

But lets get to it:

PC-Beto

Specifications:
Mobo: EVGA P55 LE
CPU: Intel i5 750
Ram: 8GB Mushkin Ridgeback
GFX: Radeon 4870x2
PSU: XFX 850W black edition
HDD: Corsair F60 ssd

Watercooling:
Controller: AquaComputer Aquaero + powerbooster
Monitoring: AquaComputer flowmeter + temp sensor
CPU block: AquaComputer Cuplex Kryos
Pump: Laing DDC 18W
Reservoir: Custom LUND PomPlex PC-Beto Edition
Fittings: Bitspower Matte black compression fittings
GFX Block: Bitspower 4870x2 blok
Radiator: HWLabs Black Ice GTX 420
Fans: Noiseblocker PK3

But enough of the talk. Lets get to the pictures! I wont say very much, but let them speak for themself. I hope you enjoy them!


http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/1.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/2.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/3.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/4.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/5.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/6.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/7.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/8.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/9.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/10.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/11.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/12.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/13.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/14.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/15.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/16.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/17.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/18.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/19.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/20.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/21.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/22.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/23.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/24.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/25.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/26.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/27.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/28.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/29.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/30.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/31.JPG

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/final/32.JPG

That was all from me for now. I am planning something new in 2011, but lets see how far that one gets;) It have been a pleasure having these worklogs up, and reading all of your comments, so for that, i would like to thank all the users out there who have given me motivation to make this what it have become!

And last, but not least, i would like to give a HUGE thank to the sponsors who have helped making this build what it is!

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/AquaComputerLogo.png (http://www.aqua-computer.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/bitspower.jpg (http://www.bitspower.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/coolbits.dk.jpg (http://www.coolbits.dk)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/mushkinlogo.jpg (http://www.mushkin.com)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/noiseblocker.jpg (http://www.noiseblocker.de)

http://tosed.dk/billeder/PC-Beto/sponsorer/matronicslogo.jpg (http://www.matronics.dk)

-p0Pe

TheMainMan
12-22-2010, 01:04 PM
Wow, those are some beautiful shots! An impressive work of art, thanks for sharing it with all of us!

billygoat333
12-22-2010, 01:59 PM
*jaw drops* that thing is amazing. simply amazing.

msmrx57
12-22-2010, 05:11 PM
Stunning!!! Beautiful piece of art. :bowdown: Almost sad to see this come to an end, but looking forward to what you'll come up with next.

blueonblack
12-22-2010, 06:18 PM
Wow, those are some beautiful shots! An impressive work of art, thanks for sharing it with all of us!

I couldn't have said it better. Outstanding work..

DonT-FeaR
12-30-2010, 12:57 AM
looks brilliant mate!

the green wires inside the case set off the whole thing. that looks great man!

jdbnsn
02-11-2011, 09:10 PM
vote p0Pe for the....high priest! I am glad to see such a gorgeous conclusion to this mod. And the colors are hot!!! Especially love the completed shots with the UV lights, very good quality finishing photographs. Good job bro!


Jon

Waynio
02-12-2011, 12:24 AM
Hehe had to pop in here to say beyond awesome job on this case p0Pe, I remember when you were in the early stages of this & I was looking around on ebay for a big old case to do my first forum displayed project case mod log, I'll get around to it some time after stealthlow but yeah this turned out perfectly outstanding mate, congrats :):up:. +rep