Project: Steampunk'd TJ11

[Fuganater]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/SteampunkdTJ11Logo_zps833bbcb2.jpg


Time for a good Steampunk mod. And what better case to use than the awesome Silverstone TJ11!


http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad156/jerrythan/TJ11-34View.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02873.jpg

Big shutout to my sponsors!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/performancepc-1-rgb.jpg
Performance-PCs is providing me with the BP mod kits, 240 and 360 rads and the Silverstone slim DVD bay.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Honeycomb/ekwb_logotip_a.jpg (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com)
EKWB is providing me with a EK-Multioption 250 Res and 90 degree fittings.

Hardware
Mobo: Asus Sabertooth P67
CPU: Intel i5 2500K
GPU: Unknown
RAM: 16GB Corsair Dominator 1333
SSD: Curcial M4 128 GB
PSU: Silverstone Strider 1200W
Fan Controller: Lamptron FC10

Cooling
XSPC EX480
EK-CoolStream 360
Another 360 rad
EK-Multioption 150 or 250
EK-RAM Dominator
EK-MOSFET Sabertooth P67
EK-Supreme LTX
2x XSPC 120mm radiator stand

Misc
Sleeving: MDPC-X
Yellow SMD LED Strips
Yellow LED bulbs
Sophisticated Finishes Rust Effect Kit
Old Vacuum Tubes


Lets start working! The first thing I did was do some testing with LEDs in the Vacuum tubes. Here is what they look like with an Orange LED in them. Orange is not the final color, yellow is but at the time I didn't have the Yellow LEDs in yet.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02492.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02497.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02498.jpg


Next up was to see how the rust effect paint would workout. First lets try some fan grills.

The Paint
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02547.jpg

The Grills
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02541.jpg

Primer and Iron paint
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02550.jpg

Rust Paint
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02553.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02552.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02555.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02556.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02557.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02558.jpg


Since that test was successful I thought I should try an actual piece of the case. The dual PSU bracket seemed like a good test subject.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02560.jpg

And the result
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02751.jpg


I am very confident in the results so I started doing more, but that's in the next update. Stay tuned by subscribing so you can see all the updates!

Cheers till then,

Fuga

[TheGreatSatan]

Love the rust

[Fuganater]

Love the rust

Thanks! I hope the rest of the case comes out just as good.

[Fuganater]

Since testing is over its time to start on the case.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02881.jpg

Its actually a good thing I'm modding this case because I got it used for pretty cheap. You would never get a good looking build out of this beatup case unless you paint/modify it. There are several screws missing, HDD bays missing and the front bezel was bent. I was able to fix the front bezel mostly and I ordered lots of new screws.

First thing to do is remove all of the buttons, connectors and cables.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02882.jpg

Remove the mobo try and fans. I was going to not use the fans but I decided to make a midplate to hide them and that has cutouts for the fans. There will also be some Bitspower passthrough fittings for the tubing.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02884.jpg

5.25" bays gone and mobo tray rails are out.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02885.jpg

And here it is in pieces.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02886.jpg

The first thing to do before you paint is get a nice coat of primer on the parts.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02888.jpg

Next I started painting all the parts with the Iron base coat. This actually has iron particles in it which react with the Rust paint.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02889.jpg

All the small bits.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02891.jpg

And the large ones.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02892.jpg

Next is the Rust paint. Its actually not paint. Its a chemical which looks more like blue water but you get the picture.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02893.jpg

Just after 1 coat you can see it starting to work.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02898.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02899.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02900.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02901.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02902.jpg

2-3 coats
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02903.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02904.jpg

5ish coats
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02905.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02906.jpg

And the first coat on the 5.25" bays
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02907.jpg

It starts the reaction only after maybe 5 minutes after being applied.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02908.jpg


Lastly I'll leave you with some of my grill plans. I have a friend who does my laser cutting and he will do up a sick CAD drawing for me and I'll share it with all of you.

I'm going to install the 50mm fan on the motherboard so I need a grill to make it look nice. Also since I am keeping the internal 180mm fans I have to keep the side panel vents. I want to dress them up some otherwise they just look funny.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/GrillDesigns.jpg
His will obviously look better than what I can draw :P


Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[Stonerboy779]

Finally new pics :P

First saw the new thread and thought oh goodie new stuff and it was just everything from your led tests haha can't wait to see more of this come together especially all the tubes.

[OvRiDe]

Looking good.. I saw the picture of the primed parts and started thinking.. I kind like that color! :think:

[Fuganater]

Finally new pics :P

First saw the new thread and thought oh goodie new stuff and it was just everything from your led tests haha can't wait to see more of this come together especially all the tubes.

Gonna hold off on the tubes untill I get the case back together so I can figure out where I want to put them.


Looking good.. I saw the picture of the primed parts and started thinking.. I kind like that color! :think:

Me too! The green would make for a great millitary type mod.

[Fuganater]

I'm super siked to announce that Performance-PCs.com is sponsoring me with some gear.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/performancepc-1-rgb.jpg



Now for the unexpected results. I needed to put a clear coat on the rust because it would rub off just like real rust. In doing so the color of the rust went from a orange/red/brown to more of a dark brown. I actually like this color because it looks more like leather. Let me know what you guys think.

Mid plate with clear on it and the mobo tray under it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02909.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02910.jpg


I liked it so I keep putting clear coat on the rest of the parts. Here is the mobo tray painted and assembled.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02911.jpg

Still has a rust look to it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02912.jpg

And compared to the PSU bracket.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02913.jpg

So while I was painting the rest of the parts I decided to start modding the "Thermal Armor" of the mobo.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02914.jpg

Tape applied
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02915.jpg

And marked
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02916.jpg

And here are the final results. Not sure I'm going to keep the skinny piece between the MOS block and the CPU, it isn't perfectly straight and looks in like its in the way of the design. Not sure yet what I will do.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02917.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02918.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02919.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02920.jpg

Not sure how I will paint it but here are a few things I figured out recently.

I'm going to paint all the water blocks gold!
I will paint the 2 ribbed parts of the exterior gold.
The front bezel, back side of the case and side panels will have wood grain vinyl applied.
The Thermal Armor will either be rusted, wood grain or covered in leather!
GPU back plates will be the same as the Thermal Armor.


Things I have ordered:
50mm fan for mobo
EX360 rad
EX240 rad
2x BP MCP655 mod kits
Silverstone Slim DVD Drive bay
Acrylic

Things I need to order
BP Dual D5 Pump top
more Turbine Master fans
EK Uni Brackets for RES
250 Res

Questions, Comments and Recommendations are welcome!

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[Fuganater]

I have been debating on weather or not I would paint the radiators or not for a while now. Here is what the unpainted rad looks like with the fans and painted grills.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02929.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02931.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02933.jpg

I didn't like the look so I decided to give the rad a make over.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02942.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02943.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02950.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02951.jpg

I'm glad the letters are still legible.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02949.jpg

With the fan grills on. These outside ones are just for looks and to protect the fins.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02952.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02953.jpg

Fans attached.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02954.jpg

Black fan grills on the inside fans. I was debating on painting the fans and inside grills but it would be a waste. By not painting them I can easily replace them and not worry about having to repaint them at a later time.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02955.jpg

Got my MDPC-X sleeving in. I have no idea what the combo will be yet but I have lots of time to think about it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02936.jpg

The Yellow LEDs finally came in along with the 47 Ohm resistors for them.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02944.jpg

I pulled one out right away and started testing with the vacuum tubes.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02945.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02946.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02947.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02948.jpg

I know they still look a little bit orange in the photos but they are a really nice amber yellow in person. They will look great with the other LED strips I have.


Now for a bit of sponsor news. I was talking to Bitspower several months ago and all of a sudden, they stopped replying to me. Well just a few days ago they finally wrote back and we are in talks again for parts. I hope to get all my fittings and the pump top from them.

I also finally got EK to bite. I started talking shop with them. Not sure all what they will be providing but I'm hoping for at least GPU blocks since PPCs took care of my radiators.



What's coming next?

I'm going to finish modding the "thermal armor" on the mobo this weekend. I want to get a nice clean fit.

I ordered a few sheets of aluminium to make a sturdy midplate. (There will probably be acrylic on top of it. I have not decided yet)

I need to do more research into "wood veneer". Someone suggested that instead of using vinyl to give the case a more natural look. After looking at the prices, its not much more than the vinyl so I'm thinking hard about it. Here are 2 that I am looking at.

This one is already finished.
http://www.veneersupplies.com/products/Paper-Backed-Teak-Veneer-Quartersawn-4-x-8.html

This one requires a finish.
http://wiusa.com/curvwood/Library-Files/teak__flat_cut.htm


That's it for today. Hopefully I can get some more done this weekend since its a long weekend but there isn't much left to do on the inside. I need to decide/figure out the veneer situation so I can get the outside done. Oh and I'm waiting for gold paint to arrive. Once I get that I can do the water blocks and some of the case exterior.


Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[SXRguyinMA]

looking good!

[BS Mods]

So kewl!! I love it.

[Fuganater]

So kewl!! I love it.

Thanks man!

[Fuganater]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/performancepc-1-rgb.jpg


Performance-PCs.com will go down as the fastest company to ship sponsor gear ever! I placed my order and got it not even a week later.

Here is the gear!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02974.jpg

XSPC EX360 Multi Port and EX240 Multi Port

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02977.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02978.jpg

I like these rads because they have such a high FPI.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02979.jpg

6 ports on each rad!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02981.jpg

Up next is 2 Bitspower D5/655 mod kits

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02975.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02982.jpg

Installed on the stock pump tops. Temporary setup because I will be using a Bitspower Dual D5/655 pump top in the mod.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02987.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02986.jpg

Finally the Silverstone Slim ODD and SSD/HDD bay. I really like this because I can fit my Slim ODD and up to 4 SSD/2.5" HDDs in it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02976.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02983.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02984.jpg


Thats all from them. More modding in the next update.

Cheers till then,

Fuga

[Fuganater]

Now I need your opinion! I got 3 different types of Leather fabric and I'm not sure which one to use. I'm going to post a few pictures of each and I'd like to hear what you have to say!


Option 1:

On the door

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02996.jpg

Close up

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02997.jpg

On the mobo

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03002.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03004.jpg


Option 2:

On the door

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02998.jpg

Close up

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02999.jpg

On the mobo

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03010.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03008.jpg


Option 3:

On the door

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03000.jpg

Close up

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03001.jpg

On the mobo

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03005.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03006.jpg



Please leave your feedback! I really want to know what you guys thing. The leather will cover the door panels, the front bezel and the motherboard's "thermal armor". Hope to hear from you guys!!

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[TLHarrell]

I still like the one with the rusty crackle. I vote #3.

[xr4man]

yeah, number three all the way!

[Fuganater]

I still like the one with the rusty crackle. I vote #3.


yeah, number three all the way!

Thank guys for voting. Its pretty much come down to 1 and 3 where where the 2 that I liked to begin with. I'm going to go with option 1 because it is a bit more subtle and it won't take your attention away from the accent parts that I'll be painting. Some people have expressed concern with putting leather on the armor as it would heat up the mobo too much. The Sabertooth P67 is already a hot mobo to begin with and adding another layer of insulation might not be the best idea so I'm painting it to match the interior of the case.

A modding update is coming very soon!

[NightrainSrt4]

Yes, 1 or 3 for me as well. 2 would work better with a wood case I think. Really love the mod so far, keep up the good work!

[Fuganater]

Yes, 1 or 3 for me as well. 2 would work better with a wood case I think. Really love the mod so far, keep up the good work!

Thanks!

[Fuganater]

I got tons of work done so this update might be a bit big.... sorry but at least it has lots of pictures for you :D

Up first is the 50mm assist fan for the mobo.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02956.jpg

You can see that the cable is quite long. So I need to fix that.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02958.jpg

After I got it to the correct length I plugged it in and the wire instantly broke at the connector.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02969.jpg

So I did it again thinking I screwed up but it happened again! So the fan is in the trash now and I ordered a new one from Xoxide and hopefully it will be better quality.


I cut and straightened out the part of the thermal armor by the MOS block. Looks good now.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02961.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02963.jpg

Here is a shot of the RAM. Nice Corsair Dominator!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02964.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02965.jpg

I wanted to do a test fit so here are all the blocks on the mobo.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02966.jpg

Time for some sleeving so I got out my trusty box of MDPC-X sleeving and went to work. This color works best I think to kinda match the rust.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02971.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02972.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02973.jpg

Next I painted the 360 and 240 rad, mounted the grills and fans on them and sleeved the fans. I'm short a few fans and fan grills so the 240 does not have them on it yet.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02994.jpg

I also painted the XSPC rad brackets.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02992.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02993.jpg

I've heard good things about the LutroO sleeving tool so I figured I'd pick one up and try it out. I'll be using it for the PSU sleeving.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC02995.jpg


Since I decided to paint the thermal armor to match the interior of the case I wanted to remove some of the little indentations on it. So I got out the Bondo and lathered it on.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03067.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03065.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03068.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03069.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03071.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03072.jpg

Next I sanded it down just a little bit because I wanted to keep some of the imperfections.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03073.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03074.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03075.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03076.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03077.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03078.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03079.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03080.jpg

I then coated it with primer and the iron paint.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03127.jpg

And here it is after a few coats of the rust solution stuff.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03128.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03129.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03130.jpg

Put some clear coat on and put it back on the mobo.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03131.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03132.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03133.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03134.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03135.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03136.jpg



That's all for this update.

Here is what I'm currently waiting for to arrive:
Gold paint
Spray adhesive
50mm Fan
120mm Fan grills
Lamptron FC10

I'm sure there is more but that's all I can think of right now. I'm travelling for the next few days so I probably won't have any work done till next weekend. Hope your enjoying the mod.

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[Stonerboy779]

that thermal armour looks all kinds of awesome right now

[mybadomen]

Highly looking forward to see how this one comes out Mate. I never seen you do a Mod yet that wasn't amazing and im sure this one will be also. And leather now that's Unique Mate. Great job. We all know how hard it is to find any materiel or technique that is Unique nowadays.

Will be watching as always

MybadOmen

[Fuganater]

that thermal armour looks all kinds of awesome right now

Thanks!


Highly looking forward to see how this one comes out Mate. I never seen you do a Mod yet that wasn't amazing and im sure this one will be also. And leather now that's Unique Mate. Great job. We all know how hard it is to find any materiel or technique that is Unique nowadays.

Will be watching as always

MybadOmen

Thanks man! Means a lot to me.

[Neodymium]

I love the finish on the motherboard thermal plate! It's awesome!

[Fuganater]

I love the finish on the motherboard thermal plate! It's awesome!

Thanks bud!

[Fuganater]

Sorry for the delay in updates. We took a trip to South Africa for some medical appointments last week. Got to do a ton of things down there including visiting a Lion Park!! Was pretty cool to be able to pet some lion cubs.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/IMG_4653-2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/IMG_4650.jpg


On with the modding!

I picked up some UN Radiator mounting brackets which are so freaking awesome. They allow you to mount a radiator in your 5.25" bays.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03137.jpg

And here it is.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03646.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03645.jpg

Above it I put the Silverstone Slim DVD drive bay. The rad is touching it because I have to have enough room below the rad to put the pumps.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03639.jpg


I decided to install all the rads to see how everything would fit. Here is the 4x120

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03636.jpg

A surprise will be going in this vacant spot :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03637.jpg

And the 3x120

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03638.jpg

Installed the PSU to make sure I had enough clearance for the connectors.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03649.jpg

Indeed. There is enough room!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03651.jpg


Somehow I forgot to do the rust effect to the back of the mobo tray so that is going on right now. Once its done I can clear coat it and it will be good to go.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03652.jpg


I've been doing lots and lots of thinking on how I am going to run the loop. I figured that I need to bring the loop through the midplate twice but I didn't want you to be able to see it the second time. So I measured and drilled a hole above the 4x120 rad and connected it with a Bitspower D-Plug for now. I ordered a 25mm extension to go there.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03634.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03635.jpg


And here you can see where the pumps will be. I measured and the Bitspower dual D5 pump top should fit under it. If not, I ordered a second EK D5 pump top and ill connect them together using some 90 degree fittings and extensions.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03683.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03684.jpg

I received my Lamptron FC10 too! I'll be doing a review on it soon.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Reviews/Lamptron%20FC10/DSC03661.jpg


The last bit for this update are the door panels. I like the 4 small windows in the bottom of the side panels for the rads to get air but I decided to make them into one big window.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03595.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03596.jpg

Then I added some MNPCTECH Round Modder's Mesh.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03597.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03600.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03598.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03599.jpg

That's it for today. I have the spray adhesive coming for gluing the leather fabric to the case and the gold spray paint for the accents and the water blocks. That should all be here Friday so I can do a good bit of work this weekend. I'm also hoping that the pump tops get here by this weekend too so I can do some more testing to figure out exactly what I'm going to do.

Cheers till then,

Fuga

[Fuganater]

Made myself a little banner.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/SteampunkdTJ11Logo_zps833bbcb2.jpg

[d_stilgar]

I have three Cooler Master Musketeer III (http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=137) amps in black anodized. I think they might be better used in this project if you are interested in them. Let me know if you want them in a PM.

[Fuganater]

I have three Cooler Master Musketeer III (http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=137) amps in black anodized. I think they might be better used in this project if you are interested in them. Let me know if you want them in a PM.

YGPM :up:

[Fuganater]

This past week I have really been trying to use my DSLR Sony A350 better. I'm doing alot more manual shots to try and get better pictures. After this update let me know what you guys think.

Here are some pratice shots.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03691_zps28bc4a61.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03692_zps162be5ba.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03697_zpsfb9031f1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03698_zps4483359c.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03699_zpsa5fc2cef.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03704_zpsd987f4b9.jpg


Now for the real update. I forgot to mention I got a 50mm fan for the motherboard.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03714_zps98822561.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03717_zps7bf7a3dc.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03718_zpsb10b9ba0.jpg


I also ordered some cable clips that I saw in another build. I think they will help to keep all my cables nice and straight.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/pcs-cb-3-bk_01.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/pcs-cb-4-bk_01.jpg


I orderd several sheets of 1mm aluminum so I could make a mid plate. (Got lots of extra incase I screw up.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03706_zpsa7e39907.jpg

Measured and marked.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03710_zpsb2667ac1.jpg

Now I didn't take any of the cutting and bending as that is boring. So this is what it looked like after that.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03730_zpse1906075.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03732_zps36c6050e.jpg

Pretty level

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03734_zps02350988.jpg

After that I had to find a way to keep it stable so I added some tabs. I attached them with some JB weld. These ones will be secured to the 5.25" bays.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03741.jpg

And this one is just to keep it in place.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03739.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03740.jpg

Now it sits nice and flush.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03756.jpg


Now you saw where I am putting the pumps so I drilled a hole for the fill port to the pumps.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03738.jpg

And attached the pump.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03735.jpg


Next I marked the spots for the fan holes. They are actually a little bit smaller than the 180mm fans because I need the floor space for cables, tubing holes and acessories but it won't effect the performance too much.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03747.jpg

I still need to mark it but I have to cut some away under the 24-pin connector for the cable.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03760.jpg


I sleeved the 24-pin cable and 8-pin cable.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03748.jpg

The heatshrink isn't great so I may redo that.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03749.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03751.jpg

Then I did some cable managment with some P-Clips

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03758.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03759.jpg


And the rainy season is back here in the Congo! We get some decent sunsets because of the weather.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03746.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03742.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03745.jpg


Now for some more pratice shots.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03761.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03762.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03765.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03766.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03768.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03769.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03770.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03778.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03780.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03781.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03786.jpg

And the best molex pin remover ever!!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03782.jpg


Sorry for all the photos but the only way to get better is to practice!

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[TLHarrell]

Nice camera work. Liking the depth of field you're getting.

[Fuganater]

Nice camera work. Liking the depth of field you're getting.

Thanks. I'm really trying to learn more about my DSLR.

[Fuganater]

Here is another big update for y'all!

Finally got my paint and 3M glue in!

2 types of gold. I will ony be using the Rust-Oleum one though.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03826.jpg

And the glue.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03827.jpg

I also got in the Bitspower Dual Pump Top

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03871.jpg

I had to take one of the Acrylic layers off the bottom so the pump top would fit under the 240mm rad in the bays.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03872.jpg

Put the pumps on with the Bitspower Mod Kit.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03873.jpg

50mm fan grill. Not sure if I will use this or not.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03792.jpg

Some fan cables. 1 for each rad.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03793.jpg

EK Uni Brackets for the Res (These are so I can mount the res to the 5.25" bays)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03794.jpg

And some thermal cleaner so I can get some nice clean chips.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03795.jpg



Now for the modding!

I decided to venture in to heatshrinkless cables for the ones you can see at least. Here is my journey.

All the sleeve ready to go.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03815.jpg

You have to have the sleeve almost touch the 2 prongs on the ATX pin.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03816.jpg

I put some electrical tape on between 1/4" and 1/8" away from the end of the sleeve to keep the sleeving tight and to use as a guide.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03817.jpg

Next you use a soldering iron to melt the sleeve to the ATX pin. Don't melt more that what is marked. (Obv the tape is in the way)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03818.jpg

Now all you have to do is melt it just a bit more to make it cone shaped basically to fit into the connector.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03819.jpg

And here it is all done.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03820.jpg

Here is how my 24-pin cable came out.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03803.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03804.jpg

And the 8-pin

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03805.jpg


I cut the holes for the fans in the mid plate and a cut-out for the 24-pin cable.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03807.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03809.jpg


I made this photo so I could figure out which leather I would use for the midplate. I decided on the top one.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/322671_540556101330_1213578805_o.jpg


Here is how I was originally going to have the cables for the GPUs

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03811.jpg

But since I'm going heatshrinkless I can't do that so I did this instead.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03821-1.jpg

2 of the cables were straight 6-pin cables but the other 2 were made for 1 GPU each so I had to cut off the extra link.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03822.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03824.jpg


Now for a sweet mod!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03828.jpg

Coming apart...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03829.jpg

Presto Chango!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03867.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03869.jpg

Did the same thing to the MOFSET block.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03870.jpg

Then I painted the SB heatsink.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03878.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03879.jpg

Looks good!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03881.jpg

And then the 50mm fan.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03882.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03883.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03885.jpg

Now that all really ads some pop to the motherboard.


Since I decided to use the darker leather on the doors and here is what the first one looks like.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03877.jpg

I also painted the mesh for the bottom gold too. Will be installed in the next update.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03880.jpg


That's it for this update.

I'm working on the pump placement and routing to get the water from the res to the pumps effectively. Might need to do some fancy piping under the midplate with extensions and angled adapters... Hopefully some more gear will arrive this week so I can keep moving!

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[billygoat333]

Looking good bud! :up:

[Stonerboy779]

First time I will have said this but am loving the gold in the build usually think gold is tacky haha

[d_stilgar]

First time I will have said this but am loving the gold in the build usually think gold is tacky haha

I completely agree. I saw the cans and thought, "oh no," then looked at all the rest of the photos and wondered where the crappy looking gold was. Looked again and was amazed at how good it turned out. It really looks great.

[SXRguyinMA]

She's coming along nicely. Keep up the good work! :D

[SgtM]

Dude, that's looking awesome!

[modscases.com]

looking good cant wait

[msmrx57]

I was also nervous about the gold, but the way you're using it works well with the leather. :up:

[Fuganater]

Looking good bud! :up:

Thanks!


First time I will have said this but am loving the gold in the build usually think gold is tacky haha

Thanks! I'm also really happy how it turned out.


I completely agree. I saw the cans and thought, "oh no," then looked at all the rest of the photos and wondered where the crappy looking gold was. Looked again and was amazed at how good it turned out. It really looks great.

lol thanks.


She's coming along nicely. Keep up the good work! :D

Thanks!


Dude, that's looking awesome!

Thanks!


looking good cant wait

Thanks!


I was also nervous about the gold, but the way you're using it works well with the leather. :up:

Thanks! more leather action in the next update so don't miss it!

[TheGreatSatan]

And here it is all done.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03820.jpg


:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Fuganater]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

That a good :eek: or a bad :eek: ?

[Stonerboy779]

That a good :eek: or a bad :eek: ?

I would say good :up:

first time i have seen someone sleeve without shrink and it is fantastic.

[TheGreatSatan]

Yeah that^

[Fuganater]

Happy to say that EK is sponsoring my build!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Honeycomb/ekwb_logotip_a.jpg

Gregor was able to send me a few things. EK-Multioption 250 Basic Res, 8x 90 Degree rotary fittings and a T-Shirt.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03932.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03933.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03934.jpg


Now for the update. It is kinda big because I have not had time to write it up so here goes.

I had to figure out a way to get the water from the res into the dual pump top. A direct run would not work so here is what I had to fashion out of fittings I had laying around. Kinda ugly but it works and its out of sight.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03886.jpg

Got out my Curcial M4 128GB SSD and installed it on the Silverstone bay.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03892.jpg

Found a 320GB HDD so I'll put that on there for now. I'm trying to get a 512GB SSD for games.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03890.jpg

Now to figure out how to wire them all and make it look good...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03895.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03952.jpg

I also cut the Slim ODD cable so only the power cable is left. I have to use a longer SATA cable than what came with it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03907.jpg


The 3-cable and 4-cable clips came in.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03900.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03901.jpg

Added a bunch of them to the PCI-E cables and they look pretty good.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03906.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03919.jpg


I finally got all the holes cut in the midplate so I put the leather on it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03908.jpg

Then I used a furniture marker to color the edges since its fabric and the back of the leather is white.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03909.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03910.jpg

I like it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03912.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03914.jpg


Now for a fun mod. Old GTX 560Ti backplates.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03915.jpg

Traced

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03916.jpg

Cutting and drilling is boring so I skipped that part... and now we have... leather backplates!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03921.jpg

And gold brackets

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03922.jpg

I also covered the SLI bridge with some leather.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03931.jpg

Looking good IMO...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03926.jpg


I put the res in and added some random fitting to see how it will all work.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03935.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03936.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03937.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03938.jpg


I had to make some brackets for the midplate to keep it level. The 24-pin cable pulls it down a bit in the back. Pics later of how they are mounted. (Ya I forgot to take them...)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03940.jpg

But here is how it looks from the front.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03951.jpg



Top panel before...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03939.jpg

And after!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03939.jpg

Paint the mesh gold and it looks great!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03973.jpg


Painted all the thumb screws gold.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03942.jpg

And installed.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03946.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03948.jpg


Random shot...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03949.jpg


Vacuum tubes!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03953.jpg

Playing around with how they will be sitting. (Not sure of final setup yet)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03954.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03965.jpg

Cut the leds off the bottom so they sit flat on the midplate. I'll drill a hole under them for the LED.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03967.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03969.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03964.jpg

I cut some small pieces of acrylic to hold the LEDs under the mid plate.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03985.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03986.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03987.jpg


PROBLEM! I bought Yellow single LEDs instead of Amber so they don't match!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03972.jpg

I put in a order yesterday for some Amber ones and resistors.


I think we need some lighting.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03955.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03962.jpg

Using a fan bus to power the LEDs

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03963.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03957.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03961.jpg

I bought 2 of these new ones since I only have 1 of the above one. (They have to be the same since I'm OCD like that)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/ele-988a1.jpg


I'm not set on only having Amber lights so lets add some switches so I can have white too!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03988.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03989.jpg

Start making cables.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03990.jpg

Finished. (More pics of this later)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03991.jpg


Finally the rainy season is here! (It rains every... single... day...)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03983.jpg



That's it for now! I have some more stuff coming this week so next weekend I will be busy.

Cheers till then,

Fuga

[AmEv]

Man, you'd think I'd need a doctor's visit, as my jaw just keeps on rolling across the floor :D

[Fuganater]

lol thanks AmEv

[Fuganater]

Not a big update but an exciting one.

I wanted something to put behind the 2nd PSU bracket that looked cool so I made a stand.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03992.jpg

Drilled a hole and covered it with leather.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03993.jpg

And added a vacuum tube. I drilled out the bottom so I can put several LEDs in it to make it super bright.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03994.jpg


Next up was to mod the EK-Multioption Basic 250 Res. I actually got some of this idea from B Negative.

Cut some leather.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03997.jpg

And tested how it looked. Hmm needs something

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03995.jpg

Got a piece of aluminium.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03998.jpg

Cut it and filed the edges

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03999.jpg

Painted it gold and cut a slot in the leather.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04002.jpg

Taped off the res

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC03996.jpg

Pained the end caps gold too

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04000.jpg


Put it all together and what do you get??

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04003.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04004.jpg

Not to toot my own horn but it looks freaking awesome. There will be 2 LED stop fittings in the top to illuminate the water inside.

Minor thing but I need move the top clamp up...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04010.jpg


Thanks it! I changed up some things in an old build to get some more fittings for this one. I'll hopefully have some pipe next week so I can get the water going. Also my laser cut parts should be here the end of next week!

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[jdbnsn]

This build is looking epic Fugs! I absolutely love the colors you are mixing here and those tubes are a very nice touch. This is going to be your masterpiece!

[Fuganater]

This build is looking epic Fugs! I absolutely love the colors you are mixing here and those tubes are a very nice touch. This is going to be your masterpiece!

Well thanks! I'm hoping I'll want to keep this one around for more than a year lol.

[msmrx57]

The res is gonna be killer lit up. :up: This just keeps getting better and better.

[Fuganater]

The res is gonna be killer lit up. :up: This just keeps getting better and better.

Thanks!

[Fuganater]

Little bit of work this week.

Got a package from Nils

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04066.jpg


I've been asked by several people for a pic of the whole case. Here it is.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04067.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04072.jpg


I forgot to post a pic of the back of the mobo panel with the cabling and mid plate supports.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04076.jpg

I installed the PSU and connected all the wires. Here is what it looks like.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04077.jpg


I put the back side panel on to see how it looks.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04068.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04070.jpg

I may make something to hide the PSU...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04069.jpg


I put the 240 rad back in the case and ran all the wires to the FC10. Still need to zip some of the wires together.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04074.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04071.jpg


I learned that I can connect a Bitspower thermal probe stopp fitting to my FC10 so I did. I used one of the open ports on the EX360 Multiport rad.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04075.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04078.jpg


And I decided the fan in the roof of the case needed painted.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04079.jpg

Looks better now.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04080.jpg



Still more to do. Some of my packages were delayed so I might need another 2 weeks to finish this.


Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[d_stilgar]

Looking great. Can't wait to see the rest.

[Fuganater]

Looking great. Can't wait to see the rest.

Thanks! Going to be done soon.

[d_stilgar]

Thanks! Going to be done soon.

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to pick up one of those fan controllers. It's too cool.

[Fuganater]

Yeah, I think I'm going to have to pick up one of those fan controllers. It's too cool.

Good luck. I've only seen them at Xoxide.com and they sell out in like a day. + now I think they are around $100? I got mine for $60 on there. Also I hear that Lamptron is going under. I'm trying to find out more.

[blueonblack]

Looking good, I love the leather. Glad the tubes found a worthy home.

[d_stilgar]

Good luck. I've only seen them at Xoxide.com and they sell out in like a day. + now I think they are around $100? I got mine for $60 on there. Also I hear that Lamptron is going under. I'm trying to find out more.

I haven't heard anything about them going out of business. I know they've been having lots of issues with the FC10. Maybe if they go out of business they'll sell to someone who can get more out on the market.

I know that the MSRP is like $75, and yeah, I've seen them at xoxide for $100. I'd pay it though. It's a pretty sweet bit of hardware and would go so well with my 5.25" bay tube amps. They were in stock a couple days ago but are now gone. I've signed up for the email notification for when they are in stock again.

[Fuganater]

Things have been pretty busy for me so sorry for the delayed update. I try to do at least one update a week but sometimes that doesn't happen. Lately, Photobucket won't let me upload from home. Probably because of my shotty internet. Oh well, On with the modding!


I got a few things in the mail.

Gorilla Glue (This actually didn't work so I picked up a different kind)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04119.jpg

You all wanted it so here it is. Copper tubing and a bender.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04099.jpg

Another bender which I need to mod to accept the 12mm tubing and a cutter. The cutter is for hard tubing so I have to be careful when cutting the copper.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04120.jpg

Modders Mesh

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04100.jpg

LEDs and LED strip

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04121.jpg

Acrylic order from Thomas at White Light Laser. He threw in tons of extra gears and stuff at no extra cost :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04122.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04123.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04124.jpg

Maybe for a future military mod?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04125.jpg


These grills are for the vets on the doors. I painted them gold.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04126.jpg

And glued them on. Pics later once they are dry.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04132.jpg


I got my dual channel EK-RAM Dominator block so I painted it gold.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04094.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04097.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04098.jpg


Random side panel shot

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04101.jpg


Added some foam under the pumps.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04096.jpg


Got the FC10 installed and the DVD drive

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04095.jpg

I then made my own power cables for the DVD drive and 4x HDD/SSDs. Sleeved it and make it look as pretty as I could.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04093.jpg


I need to cut some holes in the mobo tray for all the cables. I'm still filing but here are the marks.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04103.jpg


Now to make the custom front panel.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04104.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04105.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04107.jpg

All cut

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04109.jpg

Epic fail. I used too big of a hole saw...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04110.jpg

Remade!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04111.jpg

Perfect fit.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04115.jpg

Trimmed off the wings. I was going to fold them in but it would have been more work.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04116.jpg

The big hole in the middle will be covered with gold mesh just like the side panels. The entire front panel will be coverd by leather to match the doors.

The big hole looks a bit crooked... After getting out the square, it is. I'll be cutting/filing that soon.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04131.jpg


Cut and filed the DVD slot

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04117.jpg

Drilled all the holes for the FC LEDs to show through

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04118-1.jpg


So those LEDs I ordered... look freaking orange again! They say amber though. I ordered some more from a different place, well same place I got the LED strips from so hopefully they will match. They are from Hong Kong though so shipping takes like 2 weeks.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04129.jpg


So out of the acrylic parts there were 2 big gears. Here is where they go.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04127.jpg

Paint them gold.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04134.jpg

They looks good. Also you can see a small gear around the fill port.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04135.jpg


I also had gears made for the power buttons.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04136.jpg



Thats it for this update. My to do list is getting shorter every day but I keep adding one or 2 things a day... but thats modding for you. Only things I'm waiting on is the fittings for the tubing and new LEDs.

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[msmrx57]

:eek: HOLY CARP!!!! This just keeps getting more and more awesome!!!
Love the details like the gears around the fill port and power button. :up:

[Stonerboy779]

It still scares me how I am not really all that bothered by all the gold.

[d_stilgar]

It still scares me how I am not really all that bothered by all the gold.

I think it has to do with the overall design pallete he has chosen. It doesn't stick out because he is consistent with it and it matches the steam punk aesthetic nicely.

[Fuganater]

:eek: HOLY CARP!!!! This just keeps getting more and more awesome!!!
Love the details like the gears around the fill port and power button. :up:

Thanks man!


It still scares me how I am not really all that bothered by all the gold.

Haha, ya me too. I wasn't sure how it was going to look but it seems to be a good accent color aganist the leather.

[Fuganater]

Been working hard to get everything done.

Here is the glue I ended up using. it works great.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04137.jpg

Got my Bitspower Multi-Link adapters in.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04138.jpg


Bit of bad news... FC10 broke. I think it broke when I way trying to push it into the 5.25" bays. its a tight fit and my finger slipped and hit one of the vacuum tubes. Lamptron is sending me 2 new ones :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04146.jpg


I started the piping. Left pipe is from the pump top outlet to the 240 rad. Right pipe is from the 240 rad to the 480 rad.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04149.jpg

Right side has a small dent. I may replace this pipe but you can't see it with the front panel on.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04150.jpg

First connection on the mobo.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04151.jpg

2nd

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04172.jpg

3rd & 4th

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04173.jpg

Inside the case with the 5th tube

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04176.jpg

Last tube from the GPU to the res

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04177.jpg


More fittings came in!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04178.jpg


Here is the grill for the 50 mm fan

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04174.jpg


Drain port. there is a T line between the 360 and 480 radiator.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04179.jpg


LEDs on

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04180.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04181.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04182.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04184.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04185.jpg


Now for the front panel. I used JB Weld to hold it in place.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04186.jpg

BAH! A gap...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04187.jpg

Add more JB Weld

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04249.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04250.jpg

And then sand the hell out of it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04251.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04252.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04253.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04254.jpg

Now that that is done I need to add the leather and grill. I like it!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04255.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04297.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04298.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04299.jpg


I picked up some old gauges. Not sure if I am even going to use them but they were $10...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04190.jpg

Testing...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04191.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04192.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04193.jpg

Add some tubes

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04194.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04195.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04196.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04197.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04198.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04199.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04200.jpg


I threw a blue LED in the res to see what it would look like.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04188.jpg

Underexposed

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04189.jpg


No idea how to hide these cables from the front I/O ports...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04467.jpg


My fill port :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04470.jpg


And finally I flushed all the blocks to make sure no crud was in there.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04248.jpg


More to come soon. I got my LEDs in today so I'm going to start working on that ASAP.

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[Fuganater]

Not a huge modding update but I got a bit of cool gear in.

I got a Technofront water cooling test bench and 2x new Koolance flow meter displays. Can't wait to use em!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04476.jpg

And its Halloween so the family and I did a bit of pumpkin, I mean gourd carving.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04201.jpg

She was very interested... made it kinda hard to carve lol.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04204.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04217.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04218.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04219.jpg

All done!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04228.jpg


Now not to brag, but my wife makes some damn good looking cookies.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04277.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04288.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04289.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04290.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04291.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04287.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04280.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04282.jpg


Now for the real work... I painted the PSU fan.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04473.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04474.jpg


Here is a picture of the broken FC10 nixie tube.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04477.jpg

Now remember that huge vacuum tube I made with a bracket? Well I got the Amber LEDs in and its time to light it up.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04478.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04479.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04480.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04481.jpg


Here is what all the cables look like coming from the front I/O panel.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04489.jpg


And just some lighting shots.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04482.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04483.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04485.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04486.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04487.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04488.jpg


Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[d_stilgar]

Wow. Awesome update! Are you going to be using both FC10s? Willing to sell one? The copper tube looks great. I've always wanted to see someone use metal tubing in a project. I mean, it can dissipate heat itself while moving the water around. It's like tube and heatsink all in one. Next step is to add fins over all the tubing, haha.

Also, great gourd and awesome looking cookies.

How much is left before you call this one finished? It's looking really close now.

[Fuganater]

Wow. Awesome update! Are you going to be using both FC10s? Willing to sell one? The copper tube looks great. I've always wanted to see someone use metal tubing in a project. I mean, it can dissipate heat itself while moving the water around. It's like tube and heatsink all in one. Next step is to add fins over all the tubing, haha.

Also, great gourd and awesome looking cookies.

How much is left before you call this one finished? It's looking really close now.

Well I only got 1x FC10. They are sending me 2 new Nixie tubes for it, not 2 whole new units.

Not much left.

Need to install the vacuum tubes (If I still am).
Add more gears once they get here.
Fix and re-install the FC10.
Leaktest the full loop.
Maybe add lighting to the vents.
Install the SATA cables to the SSDs/HDDs. (Waiting for the 36" ones to arrive.

[d_stilgar]

Well I only got 1x FC10. They are sending me 2 new Nixie tubes for it, not 2 whole new units.

Ah, that makes sense. That's really cool of them in any case.

[msmrx57]

Looking great. :up: The pluming is killer.

[d_stilgar]

Saw you got nominated for Mod of the Month at bit-tech. Congrats!
Now everyone else, go throw your bias at Fuganater and vote (http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=248935)!

[Fuganater]

Looking great. :up: The pluming is killer.

Thanks!


Saw you got nominated for Mod of the Month at bit-tech. Congrats!
Now everyone else, go throw your bias at Fuganater and vote (http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=248935)!

Thanks!! I was just going to post that.

[Fuganater]

Thanks to everyone that voted! I'm sorry there hasn't been an update lately. The hurricane really messed up our mail here but I finally got my gears last night. I'm started painting them right away but that will be in my next big update in the next day or 2.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/308724_387359131340825_1460992906_n.jpg

I also got myself a Caselabs case for a project next year. M8 + Pedestal

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/530913_387359994674072_2016244560_n.jpg


More soon!

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

Here it is. The final build update.

All the gears neatly packed by Thomas.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04976.jpg

I got quite a few.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04978.jpg

Took me about an hour to peel off all the paper from the MDF... fingers were killing me.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04985.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC04986.jpg

Once that was done I painted them all gold and started putting them on.

Back panel.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC05022.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC05024.jpg

Window side

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC05074ARW.jpg

Midplate

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC05078ARW.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC05076ARW.jpg

And that's a wrap! Here is a teaser for the final photos. Those will be posted tomorrow.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC_4882.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/DSC_4899.jpg


Thanks for all your support and thanks to my sponsors for their help!

Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[TLHarrell]

Looks awesome!

[d_stilgar]

Looks great. Can't wait for the final results.

[Fuganater]

Looks awesome!

Thanks! Lots of your handy work all over it :)


Looks great. Can't wait for the final results.

Thanks!

[Beta-brain]

Saw you got nominated for Mod of the Month at bit-tech. Congrats!
Now everyone else, go throw your bias at Fuganater and vote (http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=248935)!

It's done, great build, you have twice as many votes of the nearest competitor 8)

[Fuganater]

Thanks. I know right! I'm pretty siked about that.

[Fuganater]

Well the project is done. Thanks again to everyone for your support and help. Now prepare yourselves for a healthy dose of photos.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4835.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4896.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4903.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4899.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4904.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4841.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4842.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4843.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Project%20Steampunkd%20TJ11/Final%20Photos%20Vignette%20Effect/DSC_4845.jpg

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Cheers till next time,

Fuga

[Cale_Hagan]

that is a work of art! nice job! and ready just in time for Christmas! :santa:

[msmrx57]

Beautiful work!! :banana: The lighting really sets it off. :up:

[Stonerboy779]

Golden...

[TLHarrell]

That leather is a very nice look. I might have to use some in a build sometime soon.

[Fuganater]

that is a work of art! nice job! and ready just in time for Christmas! :santa:

Thanks! Too bad I won't see it for awhile :( Got packed away last week.


Beautiful work!! :banana: The lighting really sets it off. :up:

Thanks!


Golden...

Thanks!


That leather is a very nice look. I might have to use some in a build sometime soon.

Thanks! Its super cheap. I had to buy it on Amazon but I bet you could walk into a craft store in the states and find it even cheaper.

[d_stilgar]

The final pics are amazing. It's a really great project.

On a related note, I've been doing some concept drawings for a dieselpunk case mod and was looking for a good starter case. I really like Silverstone cases, especially the fortress FT02, but felt like it wasn't the right place to start for a project like that.

So I'm looking at their other cases and see this case. Its style is very streamline moderne, and it's anodized black, and there's tons of space.

And then I realize two things.

1. It's the TJ11, and it costs ~$600. Holy cow! I'm not buying that.
2. It's the TJ11, which you used for this mod, so doing a dieselpunk mod with the same base would be a little too similar.
3. It's way more gigantic than I first thought. It's huge! It makes my CM Stacker 830 look like a little baby.

[Fuganater]

The final pics are amazing. It's a really great project.

On a related note, I've been doing some concept drawings for a dieselpunk case mod and was looking for a good starter case. I really like Silverstone cases, especially the fortress FT02, but felt like it wasn't the right place to start for a project like that.

So I'm looking at their other cases and see this case. Its style is very streamline moderne, and it's anodized black, and there's tons of space.

And then I realize two things.

1. It's the TJ11, and it costs ~$600. Holy cow! I'm not buying that.
2. It's the TJ11, which you used for this mod, so doing a dieselpunk mod with the same base would be a little too similar.
3. It's way more gigantic than I first thought. It's huge! It makes my CM Stacker 830 look like a little baby.

Thanks man. I got the TJ11 on a trade for my Android tablet so it was really cheap. Plus damaged so that also brought down the price.

Maybe do a scratch build?

[d_stilgar]

Thanks man. I got the TJ11 on a trade for my Android tablet so it was really cheap. Plus damaged so that also brought down the price.

Maybe do a scratch build?

That's awesome that you were able to get a really good deal on it.

From my sketches I've been thinking scratch build might be the way to go, or a well built case that I strip down to the frame and rebuild everything that goes on it.