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Kylevdm
10-13-2011, 01:06 PM
Hey all,

This is a project I started in 2010... This case however, started as a simple case mod on an old ATX case. The project took a huge step forward just after I started it, when I got sponsorship for what was then a new player in the PC case market, Fractal Design. This meant I restarted the work but wanted to keep the same design elements a whole new and very different case!
I have based this project on the film ‘District 9’ namely the ‘Multi-National United Multi-Purpose Security Vehicle’ I am going to fast track you through the mod until now but before I do that I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Fractal Design (http://fractal-design.com/), EK (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/), TM3 Connections (http://www.tm3connections.com/), NZXT (http://www.nzxt.com/new/) and MNPCTech (http://www.mnpctech.com/) for supporting this build!

http://www.digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/EK_OC3D.pnghttp://www.digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/fractal-OC3D.png
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/28.jpg
Fractal Case
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/36.jpg
Colour theme
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/41.jpg
I wanted to fit a PA120.3 in here!
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/52.jpg
Front panel chopped up for the rad.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/59.jpg
Case chopped up for the rad.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/79.jpg
Front panel painted.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/95.JPG
Armoured side panels using MDF.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/101.JPG
Both done.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/118.jpg
Armoured window.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/131.jpg
Some front panel dealing.
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/138.jpg
Some painting done, and assembly
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/145.jpg
Top bars and side panels done, some fitting issues though.

That is where I currently am. Will update you all properly from now on :)
xr4man
10-13-2011, 01:08 PM
that looks pretty sharp.

does it look that good in the other 3 posts too, lol.
Kylevdm
10-13-2011, 01:10 PM
that looks pretty sharp.

does it look that good in the other 3 posts too, lol.

My internet died... I refreshed the page and it posted 4 times haha

Cheers though!
AmEv
10-13-2011, 07:59 PM
Welcome Kyle V.D.M.!


Good to see you here!
Kylevdm
11-05-2011, 02:11 PM
Welcome Kyle V.D.M.!


Good to see you here!

Thanks dude,

A quick supply drop :) MNPCTech and EK!

Some 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Film (http://www.mnpctech.com/CarbonFiber_Gunmetal_Titanium.html) and some bolts from MNPCTech (http://www.MNPCTECH.com)

I am going to cover both my mouse and keyboard in the Di-Noc! :)

http://www.digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/158.jpg

http://www.digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/159.jpg

http://www.digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/160.jpg

From EK (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com) a bunch of waterblocks and fittings. Will get more pictures from them when I can!

http://www.digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/161.jpg
Twigsoffury
11-05-2011, 07:03 PM
do you have to heat that 3m film to get it to fit around complex corners and angles?
SXRguyinMA
11-05-2011, 09:51 PM
most likely. a little heat from a hair dryer works perfectly for stuff like that :D looking good man!
Kylevdm
11-06-2011, 05:50 AM
do you have to heat that 3m film to get it to fit around complex corners and angles?

Yes, Bill Owen from MNPCTech shows you how to do it here,

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billygoat333
11-07-2011, 03:17 AM
how does that carbon fiber film hold up against fingerprints?
Kylevdm
11-07-2011, 02:37 PM
how does that carbon fiber film hold up against fingerprints?

I will get my greasy mits on it after a meal in the next few days and let you know :)
diluzio91
11-07-2011, 04:36 PM
how does that carbon fiber film hold up against fingerprints?

Should be good. I have a friend who put it on a mouse and used it daily with no problems.
Kylevdm
12-11-2011, 11:24 AM
I am very happy to announce that I have another wonderful company that is was willing to help me out on this project!

http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/ENERMAX_small.png

Enermax have been kind enough to agree to supply me with all the fans I need for the project! So the PA120.3 is going to be in a push-pull configuration. Then to top it all off they are going to be supplying me with a Platimax 850W modular PSU, which I will be single sleeving each cable :)

The Platimax is completely modular including the Motherboard connector so single sleeving should be a BREEZE!

Until next time, MOD ON!