Project ****Intel Ice*****

[aidanscomputers]

Well after a long break I am back at doing some modding projects, I have 4 total that I wanted to have completed by the end of the year.

The first Mod is called Intel Ice, Featuring a Intel® Desktop Board D945GSEJT Atom CPU mini itx Board Sponsored by Intel, Looking to make it my Home Media Server. I t will set in a a Custom fake arclyic ice case. Let Begin

Parts List

Plexi Glass
Plastic Resin
Vandal Switch
DC power adapter ( on order)
Intel® Desktop Board D945GSEJT Mother Board Sponsored by Intel!!!!
PCi min express wireless Card ( on order)
Wireless Logitech Keyboard and mouse
Western Digital hard drive
Win 7
2 80 mm Blue led fans
mixing bowl /wood spoon
aluminium foil
2 boxs one slightly bigger than the other!!!

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The mold Not much Card Board and aluminum foil

Lets Begin

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64 fl oz of Plastic resin 1/2 oz of catalyst hardner
Mixed it it for 60 sec


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Poured the top of the case in the moldto about 1/2 inch deep. Then waited 30 min till it start to gel then I put a second box on top to make inside walls. pour the remaining resin in to make the walls.

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I had to apply a little weight on top of the inside box to keep from floating up.

This will set overnite to cure and make sure you are in a well ventilated area.

[Drum Thumper]

This should be an interesting build. I'll be watching!

[x88x]

Intruiging. I like it! :D This should make for a great affect if it works out correctly.

[SXRguyinMA]

+sub :D

[msmrx57]

What they said. :up:

[LiTHiUM0XiD3]

heres top hopin the tinfoil doesnt get stuck in there.. this looks awesome man.. definitely the first time ive seen a case made this way..
lol

[aidanscomputers]

Time to un wrap

I did spray a resin release agent before i poured the mold so it would not stick too bad.


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To square it up I did a little cutting with a dremal & hack saw!!!
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Ok took a few shots to see how it looks on different surfaces

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a little more work on the cover and then i will start on the base

[x88x]

Wow, nice effect!

[silverdemon]

HOLY Mother of .. I don't know. This looks fantastic! The folds and stuff in the foil really make for a nice ice-finish

subbed!

[msmrx57]

WOW!!! Great looking ice cube you got there. +rep This is definitely living up to its name.

[aidanscomputers]

Update #3 Dont have a lot of pictures tonight , but it took me two days 2 complete this update.


The case need a little something. how about some "Illumination"


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it took a couple of hours over the 2 days to ecth!!!!
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Doesnt look too bad
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Lights on
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and with the lights off

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going to add a few more led to even it out!!!
looked much better in person!!!

[x88x]

Nice. Sweet effect! :D

[StormRider]

see previous posts for <'s reaction to the ice cube

[SXRguyinMA]

looks great!

[Waynio]

Never seen this method done before :banana:, great ice cube 8):up:. Subbed.

[aidanscomputers]

Update 4# Just another little update.

Worked on the base as well as the fan cutout

1st I made some cuts into the case for the base to fit in.

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Cut a square piece of acrylic to fit

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Made some reminders
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A little tapping action
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attached the base
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A nice solid fit
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Looks like a good place for a fan
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Did pretty well getting it start by hand, did finishing using the drill at very very low speed

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and the end result

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[msmrx57]

Looking good. :up:

[OvRiDe]

Very nice!! That's going to look great when your done!

[Loki]

Hey!! great ice cube!! I love what you've done with that ATOM engraving!!

[jawshwaa]

is there anything casting resin cant do ? im impressed \m/

[mDust]

is there anything casting resin cant do?
No.

This looks freakin' sweet so far. I'm sure it will look...uh...freakin' sweeter when it's done!

[jiggiwiddit]

Great ice effect and the engraving looks ace :up:. +sub

[aidanscomputers]

Thanks Jiggiwiddit. update coming soon. Maybe tonight if all goes well.

[aidanscomputers]

Update 5#

Final got some free time to work on the MB Brackets & base.

Cut out for the rear panel!!!!
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Half way

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Done

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Rear panel

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Fits perfect

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I/0 Cut out hole

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Another test fit

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Going to use a Peg and glue method to attached the base together

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Worked out well !!!!

Started working on the MB Support using my new tool.

This is the most squared piece of plexi i have every cut lol

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Thanks for the compliments and stopping by !!!!

[x88x]

Great work, those panels fit together beautifully. Also, fun new tools. :D Gotta love router tables.

[aidanscomputers]

Big Update!!!!! Alot of it was done over the past 2 weekends in my free time.

Holes for the hard Drives
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another test fit
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ooohhh what's Inside

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another pic
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Find a Clean spot !!!

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A very good plexi cleaner
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ahhh Nice and clean

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Getting ready to mount the hard Drive
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and the fan

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Underside view
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I forgot to take pics of the motherbaord being mounted but here is from teh test Fit.

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a little bit uneven , might have had a little to drink lol

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Eye candy
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Now for some wiring
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Hard Drives & fan wired up
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A little test boot before i get to far in

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[mDust]

Nice job! The ice looks great with the components in it.

[aidanscomputers]

Thanks, almost finished

[Drum Thumper]

Wow. Very cool design!

[aidanscomputers]

Update 8 & 9
added the vandal switch
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Cut & glued The case feet
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added the ecthing to the case
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[aidanscomputers]

Final Pics Before operating system install

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[msmrx57]

That thing is just plain SWEET!!! Turned out great. :up:

[x88x]

Nice! I love the ice effect and completely plexi construction. They complement each other very well.

[Waynio]

nICE cube :).

[aidanscomputers]

Thnak you all

[aidanscomputers]

Lights out video

OSZHxx3-EJA

[x88x]

Awesome effect. :D Also, I love the little tiny monitor...it matches the system nicely.

[aidanscomputers]

Currenty working on adding 4 leds in the corners!!!

[SgtM]

Dude, I missed this until now. It's freaking sweet!


Currenty working on adding 4 leds in the corners!!!

I was just about to comment that it could use more LED's. You guys know I'm a freak like that.

[msmrx57]

Currenty working on adding 4 leds in the corners!!!

And I thought it couldn't get any cooler. :D

[Waynio]

Look forward to seeing it with the extra light & congrats on the nomination over on bit-tech +rep :):up:.

Must spread rep, forgot I already repped :ovoh:.

[FuzzyPlushroom]

I'd hide a switch in the back to toggle the LEDs - don't want distracting lights from a media PC, but at the same time, the glow already looks amazing. That is wicked chill; I love the etching and the overall effect. +rep!

[billygoat333]

holy cow that thing is awesome! great job on the ice effect!!

[jiggiwiddit]

Superb. Love the construction, especially the casting and the tall standoffs to fit stuff in. Its gona look uber ace with the extra LEDs. +Rep

[aidanscomputers]

Some outdoors pics

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