ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

[aidanscomputers]

Well I had a little time between Lan parties and Builds ( still waiting for one to come back) I decide to give it a go in the ECS Modmen competition, http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I had this concept before in 2009 and after a few complete ice mods I was ready to attempt to build it. The build will be called Fire & Ice, making the case from liquid resin and trying to use a least amount of metal possible with a waterfall reservoir.


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I purchased the ECS model P67H2-A2 Deluxe

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I like to thank my sponsors for supporting my projects over the years.

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A have a long way to go and a short time frame, Do you think i can make it?

[aidanscomputers]

First thing is getting my layout on The board that i will be using for my mold and double checking measurements.

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adding 2 by 4 and attaching them with screws from the back

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getting a 3d visual in my mind ,
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Side view of the side panel
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Molds are ready

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Am I making cookies or a case mod you decide

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Ready to Pour
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make sure you add you Mold release
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Sorry for the blur i was probley dizzy from the fumes
Mixing the resin with the catalyst

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I let it set over the next 24 hours
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Ok need to keep pushing on this if i am going to get done


Vote every day till the end for your favorite
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/

[aidanscomputers]

After letting the resin harded for about 2days here is the end result

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One cool side panel

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all cleaned up

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getting a good idea on attaching the fans

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front panel fan placement

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rounting the front & side panels for Plex glass Insert

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Side panel sanding from 50 , 150, 400 , 1000 grit.
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More plexi has arrived to finish my newest feature to the case.
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[dooglo]

Great work. What's the resin product your using?

[TLHarrell]

I really like the texture that produces. Totally awesome. I too want to know what product you're using for this.

[aidanscomputers]

Simlar 41, its called a artstic resin to cast things in. Not as strong as some, but the cheapest you can get in 5 gallons

[aidanscomputers]

Dont forget to go and vote!!!! 2 1/2 days left. http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I am pushing hard to finish it.

Adding the case fans!!!

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I wanted to do something different and cut them out myself instead of using the large hole cutter.
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trusting old craftmans scroll saw
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Setting the blade through the pre drill holes
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A little etching action
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testing the LEPA fans
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and the other side again cutting out the fan holes

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Thanks again for taking a look.

[msmrx57]

Love the fan holes!! Reminds me of ice caves along Lake Superior.

[aidanscomputers]

More ecthing work. If you like the build , Dont forget to vote , Voting ends 3/5
(Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

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Can any body quess why i did the wording on 2 different sheets?
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every body need a little fire dragon
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Start my second very time consuming project with the plexi & weld on #4
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Probley a day between each pic

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this is all cut by a table saw and sandpaper , no lazer here

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a little water test for my first ever Custom reservoir

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thank you for subbing and following along 5

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

[TLHarrell]

Oh yeah.... gonna do multi-color lighted panel. Sweet. Haven't seen one of those done in a while.

[aidanscomputers]

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Started working on the Floating tier for the MB. Thank you old trusting Intel for making a perfect template for Drilling holes for Standoffs

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TAP, TAp, TAp
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Found some arcylic Rods and wanted to incoportae them into the Build
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Getting a idea on how its going to look
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A last minute decision to make my own case feet

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Mounted to the base
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I am going to leave you with a teaser Pic

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[aidanscomputers]

Small update,

using a small bit of clear epoxy to secure the sides to each other and base.
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adding a hinge back panel
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Installing hardware
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water testing
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Preview update coming later tonight.

[aidanscomputers]

Preview update

16 hours left in the voting for the ecs Modmen comptetion , Please go vote!!!!
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Here is a little preview of Fire and Ice

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A big thank you to all the sponsors involved in the project, Intel, LEPA, ADATA & Seasonic, & ecs for hosting a amaizing contest.

More to come, !!! sleeving and better lighting !!!