Hp Res 3 Mega

[Defyant]

Hi guys :) Ive lurked here for a lil while and im totally impressed by the qual of thr mods here :)

ive just posted my last finished case "HPRes II" over in the project galleries.


This is HP Res III Mega, im trying to take what i did with HPR2 a few steps further.

most of the mods on this case will revolve around bondo work to the case.
once again the whole job will be finished in 2pack auto and have my signature side mounted water tank/s :)

I'm still not 100% on what the end outcome will be or how soon i can finish this mod, but will be fun to share it here with you guys :)

the original case

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic178.jpg


Making thr MEGA blowhole


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic377.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic378.jpg



New filler panel and adding some bondo


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic387.jpg



alota sanding :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic380.jpg




a lot more sanding!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic381.jpg



More bondo and more sanding!!!!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic379.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic383.jpg



some final work and a lota high fill :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic384.jpg


( 2 weeks later!)

A dust coat and final wetub

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic385.jpg



One MEGA blow hole :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/mypic386.jpg



more to come :)

[Defyant]

thanx guys :) a bit more work done, this time to the MB side panel,

again HPR3 will have a side mounted res, the side pansl is modded to suit the theme :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1816.jpg


I've cut some strip of plex these can be bent to shape for the edges.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1818.jpg


using a bit of heat the strips of plex bend to shap with little effort.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1824.jpg


not too hard.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1828.jpg



ive decided to "groove" tenches around the walls, this will give a lower area for the bondo to bite down and sand back level.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1832.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1834.jpg



a qik re-sand on the groved areas


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1837.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1838.jpg



same with the back


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1839.jpg



next is to sit the side walls back in and use some hot glue to hold it all in place.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1842.jpg


Next is a qik "fitup" test, i a big fan of the fitup test :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1855.jpg



all fits good :)

[Defyant]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1876.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1893.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1896.jpg


after the initial sand back i could see on the bottem edge of the side hole the bondo wasnt sticking :(

i didnt prep clean proper...... a few holes to act as "anchor points" will fix that.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1898.jpg




and some fresh bondo

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1900.jpg


Some more sanding, using an old peice of plastic pipe i can wrap some 60G around it and sand the shape needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1928.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1927.jpg


Starting to take shape :)
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1923.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1937.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1939.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1941.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1942.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1952.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/SIDE%20PANEL%202/IMG_1955.jpg

[Defyant]

thank you guys :)


smallish update guys :)

this is all early fab stuff atm, so it all looks a bit ruff.

the custom fan box will be shaped bondoed and painted, the front blow hole insert panel isn't final either, but gives you an idea of the look in after.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2312.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2313.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2348.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2350.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2361.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2358.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2363.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2362.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2375.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2356.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2357.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2355.jpg


trying some mesh from insde an old apple tube mon!




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2377.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2378.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2379.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2380.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2389.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2401.jpg

[Defyant]

cheers guys, the front bezel sits off the mesh and allows air flow around the edges,

i did think of giving it an edge!!! very much like the side res panel and the mega hole itself.

ive started on a second and 3 peice already, the options so far are to keep it flat have writing or a logo laser cut into it so it backlights thru the lettering,

as you said have a raised lip around the edge of the insert. or to have it sightly convexed with a rounded shape to it.

the front pansl also had to hold a back light and more than likley a power buttom of some sort.

[Defyant]

thanx guys :)


got a few hours tonight so i knocked over the fanbox,


first off was to knock all the edges off using sowe 60g


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2415.jpg
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2417.jpg

counter sink the holes, better to do this now before the bondo hits!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2418.jpg


cut some stips of flexable plastic, im using these as the guides an they will simply peel away @ the end.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2422.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2425.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2426.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2428.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2429.jpg


post 2

Bondo time!!!!

i want to add small blow hole lips to keep with the theme inside and out.

First of 3 layers of bondo.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2433.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2435.jpg


starting to take shape


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2438.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2439.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2442.jpg



after another bondo and rub.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2451.jpg


peel the plasitc guides away


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2452.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2453.jpg


a qik rub on the iners


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2456.jpg

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redrill the screw holes



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2457.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2458.jpg


finally some spray putty,


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2460.jpg



so far so good :)


will wet rub this in a few days-to a week, then another sprey with putty before paint.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2463.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2468.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX/IMG_2474.jpg

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Didn't want to run the old metal back plate, so i thought i'd try something different. :D
Stepping out to my favorite shop, i picked up a cut peice of 8mm thick clear plex!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2724.jpg


A qik test to see it fits right, all the motherboard points and needed holes, mounts etc will be added later.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2723.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2722.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2710.jpg



The plex panel it self isn't the actual mod! but the idea to diffuse and light it is!

the idea came to me while doing the front light diffusers, its just going to be on a much larger scale.

A qik test on a small peice of off-cut confirms the idea will work.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2713.jpg



next is to sand the peice of plex with 1200 wet and dry, the small scratched catch the light beem and allow the whole flat surface to light, rather then just letting the light travel thru to the ends like on Hevy plex SLB mod i did for Zak.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2718.jpg


Adding some light.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2716.jpg


Once i could see that the effect was goin to work it was time to peel off the protective paper and get to work on my motherboard back panel.


Simple wetrub in the laundry sink again with 1200 W/D and a 3M rubber hand block, all of 15 mins work and is done to both sides to achive an almost frosted look.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2726.jpg


The end result.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2731.jpg


Next is to hook up some lights for testing.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2732.jpg


turn off the lights and see if it works!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2735.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2738.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2739.jpg


i was pretty impressed at what a great internal light feature this simple mod makes,even with the motherboard and internal bolted in there will still be enuf see-able area to keep this a main feature inside the case.

[Defyant]

yer thats it guys just a old set of lazer's in a temp placing to test.

i do use a slip on type as well, Defyant style flex light leeds, like on HP1 and a diff setup i used on my sons MOD Hevy plex SLB.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic337.jpg


http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic338.jpg


This is the variant i made for my sons case mod.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic353.jpg

These plug into a baybus for a "modular lighting" setup

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic349.jpg


Then plug into his plex side panels for this effect.



http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic367.jpg


http://members.optusnet.com.au/~lukestclair/mypic368.jpg

[Defyant]

After seeing how well the last 2 lighting mods came off, i deciced to try somthing a lil more challenging.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FRONT%20PANEL/IMG_2401.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Motherboard%20back%20panel/IMG_2735.jpg






This also solved the prop and allows me to start making some progress again.

i was stuck what to add as the "top feature" of the case.

This is still in very very early stages, but i was so excited by how it was looking i had to post :)


The idea is that the skelleton will sit on top of the case, with some heat will also take the shape and "mould" to the top. a ruff sand for now, but will have a proper wetrub and clean up over the weekend.


but i think you can see the potential of this idea.


The pattern is marked out on a peice of 6mm thick plex.





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3331.jpg


Some cut out fun.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3337.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3339.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3340.jpg


You can see here how the skel will sit on the top of the case, with some heat it will mould to the shape of the top panel.....




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3343.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3347.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3350.jpg


After a qik sand,

this is very very ruff, and the final result will look a lot better shaped and just have a full frosted look.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3351.jpg



Add some lights.


ATM the ligting is not very even..... this is becasue the skel hasnt been properly sanded, with proper placed lights and full sanding "diffusing"
the light will have a much better even glow.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3385.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3389.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20PANEL%202/IMG_3392.jpg

[Defyant]

Hey guys ,Nice to get back into this mod.


while i was waiting for some parts to arrive for H-1 i'd get a bit of work done on hpr3.


As much as i liked the first fan box, it was drifting away from the internal theme i was going for.


I decided to make the Fan box again!and this time keep it plex rather than bondoing over it.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5061.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5062.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5065.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5066.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5067.jpg



I decided to rout the edges this time and also do the inner circles.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5070.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5072.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5074.jpg

[Defyant]

Because the PLEX is soo thick this time "10mm" i had to countersink the screw holes.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5078.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5077.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5080.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5081.jpg



The routed edges are shined clear with flame.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5094.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5100.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5099.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5102.jpg



the end result one lit proper the box wiill become a light feature inside the case as well has being a fan holder.





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5106.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5107.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FAN%20BOX%202/IMG_5111.jpg

[Defyant]

Not quiet sure whats to say about this next mod for HPR3!

just decided to do it! :) thought it would work in well with the rest of the mod and it's a great way to spend a sunday arvo :)


Plex PSU


Off to the plex shop and get some cut to size bits!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5112.jpg


next was to measure and install some stand offs

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5115.jpg


a quick check....this is just ageneric 400watter from an oldserver

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5117.jpg


Some heat sink bending will be needed!!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5119.jpg

Some drilling!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5121.jpg


Some fitting of a switch and power socket

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5122.jpg

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Some sanding with wet and dry to get that nice frosted finish...1200g is used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5124.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5125.jpg


Some wiring/soldering back up up wires!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5131.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5137.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5128.jpg


The outer walls are glued on and the 120mm fan is added.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5135.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5155.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5157.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5158.jpg

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Some drilling thread tapping and countersinking of holes are done to secure the lid.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5175.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5178.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5185.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5186.jpg


The end result!!! i may still give the edges a hand beveling for a rounded look.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5187.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5188.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5189.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5190.jpg

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Hows it look?

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5162.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5168.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PLEX%20%20PSU/IMG_5171.jpg


Its nice to be getting some work done to this again :)

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To keep in-theme with the rest of the inside idecided to make afrosted plex hdd and cdrom box as well

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5267.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5266.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5271.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5268.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5269.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5277.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5279.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5281.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5282.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5286.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_5296.jpg

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Defyant style "Frost tubes"


The next idea was just a "twist" in the defyant style flex leads, and will also have its own light source for a glowy effect and is integrated
with the RCA type power plugs.





the fan box is modded to fit a female RCA and wired to the 2 x 120mm front mega blowhole fans.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5346.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5347.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5354.jpg


next is ome expreimenting..... the idea is to fill the tube with sand....this will stop the plex tube from kinking flat when bending with heat.

once the plex tube is bent the sand is emptied and your wires are passed thru.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5361.jpg





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5363.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5365.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5368.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5369.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5372.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5373.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5374.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5376.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5377.jpg



lots more to come :)

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thanx guys :)

i hope this next post give you guys a proper idea of the full effect im after in this mod.


you all seen the mock up and the type oflight effect im after.. but i need to fit the lights in a permanat way but in away that i caan replace one if needed,

here what i came up with for the back panel.


I decided the best way was to groove a channel, with deeper holes @ 5 x intervals to fit the LEDs into. the back plate is an incredible 10mm thick! so a 6mm groove
was no probs and still left enud strenght in the plex.





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5321.jpg


the full channel, this was first pass the end channel is almost 10mm deep.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5322.jpg



small tunnels are drilled for the LEDs to be placed into.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5325.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5333.jpg



a qik test to see how the light was goin to travel.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5331.jpg


this was an early shot but shows how the wire will fit into the channel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5339.jpg

a more final shot...shows how the wire loom will feed thru the base of the pc

the blue/White wires are for the 3 x 5000mcd 5mm LEDs and the red/white wire will be for the 2 x 10,000mCd RED Leds!!!!! :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5401.jpg

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the effect is more than i'd hoped for.... and when finished should look a real treat.


here is the 3 x blue LED's with 2 LEDs also mounted in the floor and one single one lighting up the front fan box.

the HDD is lit only using the back pansl lightes!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5407.jpg


the floor will also be a main internal feature, and a groove has been cut out in the shape of the MPC350 pump wich will sit down into the plex.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5409.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5410.jpg


This shot shows how effectivly the light travels

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5415.jpg


Now it was time to fire up the 3 10kmcd RED LEDs



you can see just how well this way of lighting works as a feature....and you can see the "bleeding " effect as the red light hits the blue!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5418.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5421.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5425.jpg




The idea will be with a flick of a switch.....to have the internals of HPR3 look as HOT or as COOL as i want! :)


or

as you seen in these shots a combo of both!!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5427.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5429.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Lite%20Moods/IMG_5430.jpg

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nothing final yet guys..but this shows you where i'm heading using the frost tubes. this is just a test run and the final layout and tubes runs may lokk different.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5434.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5439.jpg

the "frost box" @ the reat of the mod will be the Hub.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5447.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/FROST%20TUBE/IMG_5453.jpg

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Defyant style frosted plex HDD light.



I decided to scratch the the top panel mod... i like the mod!! it looked sexy..but for me, the mod was just too overpowering

and overshadowed what i wanted to be the main feature of hpr3mega...

i decided to still make a feature... and thinking that i still needed a HDD signal light i'd try somthing that i thought would be sleek stylish and suit this mod better.

the top panel of HPs come apart into 2 sections, the panel that pops out has a nice round edge with a sunken middle..i decided to use this part to install the new custom
HDD light.





first off was some crude marking

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5537.jpg

close eunf was good enuf as the new plex light could be made to fit the shape.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5541.jpg





using some thin sheet plex and scissors cut out a template




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5564.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5565.jpg





transfer the shape onto some 10mm plex and cut it out.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5566.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5572.jpg


putting the cut peice underneath you can see it wont sit flush!!!

some some channel edging is done to allow a section of the plex to raise up thu the hole and sit even with the top of the panel..


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5575.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5576.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5578.jpg


some heat is applied to the plex light to get the contour of the top panel...its bends three ways!!! but a few goes got it perfect.

a fit up to see all is good.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5580.jpg

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next it was inside for some final wet rubbing for shape and a one more to get the frosted themed look to match the rest of this mod.


40 mins later and some very wrinkly finger tips the new light was created!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5586.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5588.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5590.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5591.jpg





Next was to try a fit up...

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5595.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5598.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5601.jpg



and of course....lights action! i was impressed , i think thiswill look very classy flashing to HDD activity and wont over power the whole mod as the original idea would.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5603.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5605.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5606.jpg



of course! dual colours will be added!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5616.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_5622.jpg

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MEGA RES


You all knew HPR3-MEGA was going to have a "MEGA" res! but what no one was to know was the external effect of this res was to be.

the back custom back board lighting effect was not only to provide light internally but externally as well!!

The board gives off more light then id ever expected.. and is truly an amazing effect to see in RL.. and will also provide light for the MEGA RES Feature!


First off was to finish building HPR3's Mega-Resthis is is HUGE..and it had to be :P @ 400mm long and 80mm accross the RES is going to be a main feature.


i opted this time for full 10mm thick tops and bottems as these would also act the the main and only anchor points for the MEGA res.


the partially built res.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5792.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5803.jpg


Top peice and 1/2" fittings


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5798.jpg


the HEX head bolts that will secure the res to the motherboard back wall.


using a "thing-a-majig" to find dead centre of the circle, these things are great.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5808.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5809.jpg



the innner thread on the bsb gas type fittings is 12mm spot on. an 11.5mm drill is used for the holes.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5811.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5812.jpg

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DRilling and tapping the threads.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5813.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5816.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5817.jpg


A good clean thread is important a perfect seal is a must.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5820.jpg



Next is to drill and thread the top and bottem of the MEGA res



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5824.jpg


Next drill and counter sink the motherboard back panel.This will allow the HEX head bolt to sit down flush and avoid touching the MB..also looks spiffy too!



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5822.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5823.jpg



Bolting up the MEGA res for as test run! a view from inside the case....i think you can already see the light effect this is going give off!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5826.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5828.jpg



Again the flush fitting of the HEX bolt.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5829.jpg


a view from the outer side.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5831.jpg

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NEXT! was to put those LED's to good use!! and i gotta say......its great to see somethings just work to plan!


the first shot was under almost full light....and still i was impressed.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5832.jpg



Next was with one light on in the workshop


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5833.jpg



Finally lights out!!!!!!! the MEGA res looks so classy really catches the light off thr back panel.......


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5835.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5836.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5837.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5841.jpg



Next was to try the MEGA res with the "bondo'd" custom side panel......the effect is more than i'd had hoped for... thelight that comes thru is very even and intense.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5844.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5846.jpg





Whats that i hear you say?? "but defyant! dosn't the back panel have "RED" lights as well!"

Well it sure does guys :) take a look see HPR3's Mega Res can not only look cool! but RED HOT as well :P


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5865.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5854.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5866.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5850.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5849.jpg

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And perhaps for the most amazing side bonus of having both RED and BLUE lights!! heres somthing i didnt see comming!



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5864.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5863.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5856.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5858.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MEGA%20RES/IMG_5857.jpg


im having soooo much fun playing with this new technique.... and i may still "frost" the whole res yet!!

More soon guys.

[Defyant]

Cool looks was the original intention :)..i just thought the reses i made looked bland....later i learnt that it helps with bubbles caused thru turbulance...

spent alot of time watching the way these things work, and some of these pumps really push water hard!

All Res makers now seem to use some sort of "partitition" of feeder tubes.


Speeking of water!!!!

Now that ive decided to run a P4 sys in HPR3M, i can start sorting out the rest of internal modding.


Before i could move on tho, i need to sort out what waterblock i'll use..... i had an only DD-TDX laying around from an old AMD sys, unfortunatly..the mounting holes aren't correct....rather than bodge up an adaptor plate i decided to make a whole new top.


I call it the "The Frog TDX".


Your all know the familiar TDX block, this is the one i used awhile back and had had a custom made green persped top.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6440.jpg

The bracket i'll use to mark the "intel" mount holes, this will also act as a guide for the general shape.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6441.jpg

A full 12mm thick! this stuff is as stong as any bracket.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6443.jpg


Heres the shape! "The Frog"

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6445.jpg


After a quik cut out with the Jigsaw and sone "pre drilling" its over for some dremal work.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6447.jpg


A quick check to see all is good!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6454.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6448.jpg


I decided that the "sharp" edge disnt have that "factor finished" look to it

So it was off the to router some some round edging.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6456.jpg

Next was to thread tap and clean the holes up.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6457.jpg

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Off for some edge buffing!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6459.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6465.jpg


Fit the block and its new Frog p4 top together

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6467.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6469.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6471.jpg


and finally a "Fit test" on the board

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6472.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6474.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6483.jpg


Some final photo shoot shots :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6487.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6488.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Frog%20TDX/IMG_6490.jpg

I'll water test tonight, but its a cleaner solution that using an extra bracket witch always seems to look like added clutter.

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With that out of way i really start to make some proggy....

You all knew that HPR3 was going to have a motherboard cover :) just like HP2 and Heveyplex SLB i wanted to carry the tradition into this mod as well.

But knew i had to come up with something new....something or an idea that hasnt been seen before.

The hole internal frosted plex theme was goin to be the biggest bonus for this next mod and would allow me to do something that was a little more "out-there"


Of course the material of choice is plex!! a pretty much freehand pattern is cut using the good o'l jigsaw....


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6433.jpg



Next was to bend the edges to make the" Cage"


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6434.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6436.jpg



The paper is stripped off and the cage is layed in for a test fit :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6437.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6439.jpg



I picked abunch of these little fans up,while i dont think the cage needs any extra cooling i just thought the frosted look of the mini fan would make a geat looking addition.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6501.jpg



A hole is meaured, marked and cut


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6498.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6502.jpg


Another is added for the AGP card and allows for the water cooling.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6499.jpg

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With the 2 main holes cut with only the CPU cooling holes to be added later the cage is taken inside and frost sanded, with 800g wet and dry.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6505.jpg

A back wall that was previously cut was also sanded.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6508.jpg


the new panels are slotted in and again checked for fit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6511.jpg


The cage will allow for plenty of airflow to pass thru its large claw type arches


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6517.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6518.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6520.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6525.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6535.jpg


The previously modded DD-TDX block is bolted in, holes are marked and drilled for the the water lines to pass thru.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6533.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6534.jpg

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All thats left to at this stage is to see how the cage works with the rest of the lighting.

with all blue lighting , the cage only needs 2 extra lights for a full effect.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6536.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6537.jpg



With the backbard lit red and blue lights in the cage

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6569.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6572.jpg



and again using both red and blue lights to produce a purple effect on the back board.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6562.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6567.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6566.jpg

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Better post this update while im here :)

The original plan for the CDROM was to simply cut a slot for a pioneer slot loading cdrom........ but after using that idea on H-1 i decided to scrap that it and go with something that was a bit more challenging and suited the rest of the mod more.



A pioneer DVR-109bk was chosen for the mod. It has a "thinner" type tray and is shorter in overall lenght.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6768.jpg

The tray is measured @ around 12mm so 14mm thick plex will be needed to make the new front.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6761.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6763.jpg



A "thingamajig" is used to get the shape of HPR3's facia then transfered onto a peice of 14mm thick plex..this is then "ruff cut" using a jigsaw.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6765.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6766.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6773.jpg


A therapudic solid hour of sanding and wetrubbing almost get the new front to its final shape theres still a few bits to go over but this is pretty close to the final look.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6778.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6779.jpg

this next part was going to hurt!!! i was cutting into what i thought was an already perfect shape :P to say there was no going back is a bit drastic.... but it still felt wierd!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6785.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6787.jpg



The door slot is of course not a final look.... more bondo will be reaplied around the edges and to cover up the old light holes below.

[Defyant]

This gives you a look @ how the end reslut will be...i think the new "dummy" door is now a feature ...the second or "middle" light will be sortened and all 3 lights will eventually be lit.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6791.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6793.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6798.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6802.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6804.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6809.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6810.jpg

[Defyant]

thanx dgmkr :) the end result with the matching 2 lower lights will have a distinct look.


i really needed to get on with finsihing off the rest of the lighting for HPR3...as will all the lighting so far its been double the effort...for every blue LED i install i have to install a red one as well... all up so far a whopping 20 RED and Blue LED's go to make HPR3's internal lighting.

Power is added to the front CDrom and HDD cage.

a molex is depinned, a hole cut and fitted back into the unit..this will supply power for the front of the case.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6847.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6848.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6849.jpg



The original idea was to add some old intel slot type heatsinks to the side of the HDD to help cool.... i scrapped this idea and went with a cutom drilled
plex bracket mod instead.


2 peices of polished cut to size 10mmthick strips of plex are drilled.

Then re-drilled to add a stepped type counter sunk channel to both the brackets.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6852.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6856.jpg


This allows the HDD screws to fit all the way down the tunnels.

These will act as "risers" and lift the HDD above the clear 80mm fan that will be mounted in the bottom of the box.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6859.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6860.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6861.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6862.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6864.jpg

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Holes are drilled and counter sunk for the 80mm exhaust fan. Again steinless steel HEX head bolts are used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6865.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6866.jpg



The set of RED/BLUE Leds are installed and wiring completed for power.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6867.jpg


The 4 LEDs installed are to supply Light to the Lower Fan box, Small holes are drilled and the LDS poke thru the base of the HDD box shining down onto the Fan Box.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6870.jpg


Looking UP @ the unit you can see how the lights will shine down.


This shot shows both blue and red LEDs running @ once.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6878.jpg




Just blue LED's


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6877.jpg






The end result..showing all three colour effects.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6876.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6879.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/HDD%20BOX/IMG_6880.jpg

[Defyant]

Thanx guys :)

to compliment the front and side, i decided to make a bit of a feature of the floor as well :)




The original idea for the pump power was to run a bent frosted plex wire cover to the rear of the case.

I recently had an idea for "channeled " look ..... so this was a good time to try it out :)




The idea is that the power wires for the pump will still be fed thru a frosted plex tubing ...but a channel is cut in the PLEX FLOOR
to allow the tube to sit lower down , more flush and give a cleaner stealthier type look.


a large hole was drilled in the metal floor @ a diagonal angle to the pump, the hole is cut larger so it would also fit the "Motherboard" light wires that will also be fed thru @ a later time .



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7305.jpg





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7306.jpg





Some "pre-bent" frosted plex tube is layed in for a check.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7307.jpg


the tube sits down i the channel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7308.jpg







The plex floor is placed back into the case and the pump and its new wire cover are put into place.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7322.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7323.jpg



Testing with some blue light..the tube catches the light well...i may try some individual lighting effects for it tho!






http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7344.jpg





Once the motherboard cover is back in you wont see much of this little mod.. but it's to know its in and done proper :)





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/PUMP%20CHANNEL/IMG_7326.jpg

[Defyant]

Thanx Rankenphile :)


Motherboard lights Take 2!


The first attempt i had @ this solution was bulky and awkward looking.


as seen below.... these black leads were never goint to suit this mod....

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_6898.jpg






In an attempt to streemline and make the detachable dual lights more eye pleasing i came up with this.

the method of making the Dual lights was the same as before but this time ive shortened the shank of the silde on light to help streamline,

also added "white" wires to help keep a cleaner more "intheme" look.





The cover with the slot type groove that slides over the edge of the motherboard cover.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20CAGE/IMG_7226.jpg



The legs are bent closer to the LED this time.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7225.jpg



White wire which is then covered in Clear heatshrink is soldered on


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7228.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7229.jpg


The step down resistor is then soldered to the end...this takes the "bulk" out of the loom.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7278.jpg




A qick check of the plex cover shows that it can be shortened soome more!




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7282.jpg



after some more filing and a qik "frosting" the cover is ready and slipped over the LED's...a dob of HOT glue us used to hlod it in place.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7285.jpg





Some Clear heatshrink is slipped over and shrunk down to complete the look and the whole loom is also covered with clear heatshrink.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7286.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7287.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7288.jpg




I'm much happier with this look :)



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7289.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7290.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7292.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/MOTHERBOARD%20LIGHTS/IMG_7294.jpg

[Defyant]

Cheers guys :)

Caboose, i think a frosted case could have an awsome effect!!!...i think some of the newer cases tho arn't tru acryl? so not sure how sounding thm goes?




This is the continuation of the front panel idea. i had originaly made 3 light fins the top one will act as the door for the cdrom.


These were all made from 10mm thick plex cut then hand shaped.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_6791.jpg


The problem was, the top one bearly covered the cdrom hole.


Was time to craft a bigger unit !!!

This is a massive chunck of plex! @ near 20mm x 20mm this was not easy to bend into shape 5 mins of solid hot air gun had it like rubber.

It was then lay'd over the from of HP3's front and left to cool down and go hard again.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_0975.jpg



Clamping the plex to the bench and using the dremal to knock the corners off.



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_0994.jpg



40 minutes of hand sanding and the new door is taking shape.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1005.jpg




a quik test to see that it covers the cdrom opening


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1008.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1009.jpg


and its back for some more hand sanding

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1030.jpg


after another 20 minutes the peice is almost at the right shape.

some work is done to the matching middle strip


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1032.jpg

and the 3 peices wrk from large to small ...the larger veing the cdrom door the smaller 2 being for balance and athestics.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1034.jpg

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the thicker top plex contour will have to attach to the cdcrom door , for this a custom extension block is needed.




the block will act as the spacer between the new cdrom door and the cdrom tray itself.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1036.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1038.jpg



The block is shaped to suit the conture of the new plex door


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1040.jpg



and a qick mock up is done to see all is goin to plan.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1045.jpg


As seen above the new cdrom door has now been sanded with finer gritt paper and has a smooth frost look.

The spacer block is to be left clear and not frosted, holes are added to help lighten the load and to add some asthectics.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1048.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1049.jpg



This new unit is not to be attached to the cdrom tray to become one.





Holes are drilled in the tray




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1050.jpg

matching holes are also drilled into the connecting block



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1051.jpg

Threaded using a 5/32 fine tap


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1054.jpg



the whole unit is then bolted together using hex head SS bolts.




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1056.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1062.jpg

[Defyant]

thanx guys :) yer the Storm's come and gone! :P time to get back to
HP goodness.





With the cdrom in this now add as the joiner between the tray and the new plex door.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1063.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1064.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1065.jpg



The front door will be eventually attached after painting of the case and a special "silicon strip of double sided clear plex tape " will be used to hold it in place.


The end look will be the 3 plex contours sitting spaced evenly and dual lit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1071.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/CDROM/IMG_1073.jpg



it does feel good to be modding this case again! :)

[Defyant]

Ive had plenty of time to think this next mod out!

I was gazumped!!! as what to do about an ON/OFF button for this mod....To have added a button no matter how cool or what shape i felt would spoil the look of the front facia,

I toyed for weeks about possibly going "remote"! but still wanted a "hard" option.


In the end the answer had been staring me in the face "ia" the whole time!

all i needed to do was mod one of the front light accents! :)


Ive had plenty of time to think this next mod out!

I was gazumped!!! as what to do about an ON/OFF button for this mod....To have added a button no matter how cool or what shape i felt would spoil the look of the front facia,

I toyed for weeks about possibly going "remote"! but still wanted a "hard" option.


In the end the answer had been staring me in the face "ia" the whole time!

all i needed to do was mod one of the front light accents! :)


Since the top on was the CDROM door! it would have to be the second or third (lower) light feature i would mod.

I decided the second was the one :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0459.jpg


The idea is that you will "PRESS" the while light feature and it will turn the PC on and off.


For a mod like this to work, it will have to be spring loaded , Srings?....Nps :)

Pend springs will have just the right amount of "spring" for the job.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0460.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0467.jpg


The springs will have to sit flush on the front panel! so it will have to the the plex light feature that is drilled.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0469.jpg

The hole is drilled just deep enuf to allow the spring to fully compress inside its hole.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0470.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0471.jpg

The Unit will now need a locking device, for this ive decided to use cleat plex screws!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0472.jpg

For screws to work i'll ned to drill a deeper smaller hole where the spring hole is now

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0473.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0474.jpg

A thread will also need to be tapped so the screw can be secured.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0477.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0479.jpg

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Matching holes will need to be drilled into the front panel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0483.jpg

the new unit can now be sat on for a test

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0488.jpg

now knowing that the Push action will work! it's time to connect the switch!!!


Some small clear rod is needed this will slide thru the front to a back mounted switch.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0495.jpg


another hold is drilled, this time for a press tight fit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0497.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0498.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0500.jpg


A matching hole is drilled into the front panel

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0499.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0501.jpg


The extension will slide thru.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0502.jpg

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a small enclosed type switch housing will need to be made to hole the ATX switch using some larger clear tube.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0503.jpg

As you can its pretty simple idea, the tube is glued and the swtch will be side and glued inside of the tube.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0504.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0505.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0506.jpg

The switch is wired and glued into position.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0507.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/DSCF0509.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/IMG_3281.jpg


The end result is s working push button, that can be easily removed by undoing the 2 outer screws.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Front%20ATX%20button%20mod/IMG_3274.jpg

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As always thanx for the great replys guys :)

This motherboard cover is prolly the most "exotic" ive done yet, and was pretty much done "touch and go" the basics were to make sure it fitted over the MB and the rest was cut, bend and see. I was lucky to have got it spot-on first go! but for an "organic" look it's the best way to go about it.

All the other covers have been first done using a pre-made template, something thats thin clear and the vital parts can be traced then then cut and transfered onto the end solid cover. It makes it feel like your doing the same mod twice but is worth the effort.

For Flame'd (HP-4) i cheeted! because the actual cover was clear plex to start with , i just needed to hold it over the baord mark the vital parts and cut. The back of the clear plex can then be painted any colour thats fits i with your theme and i think this is the best way to go about it.

I use posts made of stacked brass standoffs! and always make sure theres at least 1-2 cm's clearance from the vital parts...

Water cooling takes car of heat transfer! so the vital heat parts are not as heat strained as with normal air cooled rigs. A small fan can always be added for some active northbride cooling.

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yo` def,

Get off WOW and do more modding!!!


kk 5 mins away from WoW to post a few teasers :P

The 2PAK Pearl white ! finally bit the bullet and coffed up a few hundered bux :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Pearl%20Paint/IMG_4252.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4380.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4383.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4429.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4439.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4480.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4489.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4492.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4494.jpg

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hehe! no dust probs here! if you can spot a spec lemme know :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2814.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2804.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2829.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2863.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_2901.jpg

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Cheers guys! ty all very much :)

better get this thread back on track ay!!

On the home stretch now!! with all the panels now painted and cleared this weekend should just about see this mod done!:toast:


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3317.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3254.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3262.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3295.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_3287.jpg

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Thanx again guys :) darth vader playing violin!!...i'm already thinking Full clear Plex violin! with blue internal led lighting!!! :) the mini museum and gardens sounds very interesting mate! i would also like to see some pics :)


Now that the freshly painted panels have had a day to "set" I was eager to see how the front clear Plex Blades were going to look on the pearl!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3484.jpg


I have to say i was tragically dissapointed! my 5star flag ship had turned into a "titanic"..... the plex blades really offered nothing... just looked like fat glowing blue sausages... while the idea was ok early in the build.... now that the panels were coated these offered no contrast against the class of the Pearl Paint.

I pretty much went to bed an unhappy camper. At about 1am (as it usually is with me) the idea came to me in the form of the good o'l Defyant mouse mats!

Remember these? :D

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/Mouse%20mat%20v2/DSC01855.jpg

It was streight to the plex shop bright and bleery eyed @ 7am this morn for some cut to size plex goodness!!!

I was back by 8AM armed with the new FRONT and SIDE BLADES! As you can see the new blades will be a GLOSS black a 3 layer design with a clear plex middle layer thats will light with the 3 colours of the case!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3329.jpg

The THICKER of the 2 is 2 x 8mm black strips and one 2mm middle clear the longer side blades are 4mm and 2mm clear.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3336.jpg

First thing to do is cut what will be the new CDROM door! Using a "thingamajig" the shape of the front panel is copied to the plex.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3340.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3343.jpg

Then over to the band saw for some cutting.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3345.jpg

Still looking a bit bulky atm!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3346.jpg


So it's down to the router for some intial shaping.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3348.jpg

Now the long task of hand sanding begins! this goes thru a stack of steps! the first being a ruff sand with 100 grit dry then 400 grit.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3354.jpg

Then it's over some 3 lots of wet rubbing! first 400 wet and dry then 800 with 1500 for fine finsihing.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3360.jpg


Finally to bring back some of that Gloss black shine some hand compound rubbing.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3363.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3366.jpg


Gotta throw in the old "outside shot" :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3378.jpg



The process is done 2 more times to create the middle and lower blades! one of wich will be modified to be the ATX switch :)

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I like the mouse pad! The new blades look sweet! Happy Modding!


TYVM mate :)





The New Bades are sat on the panel for a "looksee", i much prefer the look of the new shiny black blades! This also give me a new theme to follow thru with! :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3407.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3405.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3413.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3414.jpg





With some Blue light action! a much Classier look.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3463.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3473.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3468.jpg

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The same process is done with the new Side panel Blades these will replace the old clear ones.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3429.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3428.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3434.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3436.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3440.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3454.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3451.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3452.jpg

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Also got a qick chance to hook up the top HDD activity light for a qik look see :)


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3498.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3499.jpg



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3501.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3502.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3487.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3496.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/TOP%20LIGHT/IMG_3490.jpg

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Thanx once again guys :) theres always room for improvement :) even mow i'm still improving old mods in small ways!

As i learn somthting new or a better way of doing a mod i'll go back and update all my older mods. HP2 is a classic example :)


Continuing on from the last post is the the Top activity light! this really was a pain in the ass to work ou in the end!

i wanted this top light to flash with HDD activity....Proving almost impossible without advanced electronics (which is like a diff language to me)

i decided to cheet! and use the Same idea that i had used in the "STORM'D mod!

The easy way was to use EL wire! and a "sound sensitive power supply" the sound pickup box can be sat right behind the HDD and pick on on the noise made when the HDD is in use and flash!

Of course! to work in with the rest of the mod.... Blue and Red lighting is needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4049.jpg

The sound box! the mic will sit right behind the HDD! and can have it's sensativity adjusted for best light effect.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4052.jpg


The HDD and CDROM bay.

The sound box will be sat @ the rear and the HDD placed in front as shown.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4056.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_4060.jpg

Next is to run the EL wire thru its new home.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3510.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3511.jpg


Temp tape is used and hot glue is applied and the tape later removed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3522.jpg


A qick test

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3519.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Activity%20light/IMG_3520.jpg


The excess EL wire is cut off and the next task is to wire it into the exsisting wiring.

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The exsisting wiring? Hardly! time to make a start :P the nervous system will run in the base of HP3! this is where the bulk of cons and switches will run.

First thing to do is to add the light switches, these will control the RED,BLUE,and 3rd colour.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3503.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3504.jpg


Next is to attach the base.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3507.jpg

Spagetti time!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3509.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3529.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/Base/IMG_4127.jpg

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With the bulk of the basic electrics done in the base motherboard and case internals can be hooked up again.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3532.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3533.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3534.jpg

The plex FAN box can be placed in and hooked up to power.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3538.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3539.jpg


HDD mountes can be conneted and installed with CDROM

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3542.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3557.jpg

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Some pealry panel action!!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3562.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3570.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3576.jpg


The MEGA res can have barbes attached and bolted in using SS hex heads.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3577.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3578.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3582.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3584.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3588.jpg

And the PLEX psu can be added for some power!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3596.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3600.jpg

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As you guys can see! thyr's plenty of free lighting being thrown out and this is all thats needed to light up the front blades!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3620.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3621.jpg


Using double side "Clear silicon" tape the front door blade is attached

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3622.jpg


At the moment there is no eject switch! but if the middle blade can be converted for the atx switch , thyrs now reason why i cant convert the bottem one for the CDROM eject button :D

The tray is ejected to check for door position and tray clearances.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3626.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3628.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3629.jpg


The Middle and lower blades are added for a "looksee" :) and are not as yet funtional.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3641.jpg



Again! passive lighting is all that needed for the blades to light up!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3640.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3643.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3644.jpg

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And of course! some free RES lighting as well :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3652.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3651.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3654.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_3650.jpg

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A qick update!

Heres what i came up with for the inclusion of a CROM eject button. The obviouse choice is to use the lowest front light blade.

Its a simple spring loaded keyed sliding cylinder design.......


The mats needed.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3759.jpg

Simple slide design

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3672.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3673.jpg


What will be the inner cylinder is keyed and the outer is slotted.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3676.jpg

The inner keyed cylinder is plex glued to the Front blade.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3681.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3682.jpg


For the assemble to lock together a clear nut is placed inside the keyed part.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3700.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3702.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3703.jpg

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To hold the locking nut into positon and to stop it sliding back out a smaller holed rod is pressed fitted and glued.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3705.jpg

The over hang will be trimmed away to sit flush.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3706.jpg


Next it to make the outer "keyed" cylinder.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3732.jpg

This outer cylinder will house the Spring, so it needs to be plugged and glued.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3715.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3716.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3719.jpg

The spring can now sit inside of the outer cylinder

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3722.jpg

Using the long clear screw the assembly can be screwed togther.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3724.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3752.jpg


The movement is smooth and slides very well. Next i'll add the Micro switch and attach the unit to the fron of the case.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3753.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3754.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3729.jpg

[Defyant]

Cheers brouhaha tyvm mate :)

Thanx all for the great comments!




Part2


The CDROM switch mechanism needs to connect to a switch! i chose a micro switch, similar to the one CDROMS use!

The joining switch connector needs to be a disconect-able from the main mech, Again using clear tube heres what i came up with.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3763.jpg


Ive cut a castle device to hold the micro switch

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3765.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3769.jpg


The castle gets pressed into a larger tube and the 2 are glued as one.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3771.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3792.jpg


An old HDD activity loom + plug are recycled and used.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3785.jpg


The micro switch and wires are pressed in.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3796.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3797.jpg


As can be seen the two units can be fitted togther as one!


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3800.jpg

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The unit needs to have a locking device! a doweled keyway design is used.... much like a press fit lightbulb.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3805.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3811.jpg


The switch is hot glued secure


Then it's a push

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3815.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3816.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3817.jpg


And a twist locks it all together!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3818.jpg

[Defyant]

A simple soloution is used to connet to the CDROM


Hard to see.. but a paper clip is cut into 2 small pins.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3772.jpg

With the base of the cdrom removed to the cut pins are tinned and soldered directly to the eject pins on the board

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3773.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3774.jpg

The idea of this method rather than direct soldering is that i now can have a "removable" option .. much like on your motherboard.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3776.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3777.jpg

the best can be secured again and the unit flipped over. The 2 connecting pins stick neatly out from the cdrom and can be easily connected to.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3788.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3786.jpg




a final and action shot !

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3825.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/REMOTE%20EJECT/IMG_3823.jpg

[Defyant]

Rank's right guys!

HP Resurrection 3....HPRIII....HPRES III MEGA

the whole series went as follow,

The first HP was
HP Resurrection ... It was then rebuilt into HPRES Stealth'D

Then HP Resurrection II .. that was the purple one! HPR2 was orignally an air cooled pc. I then decided to ADD the Defyant Style Dual full lenght side tanks and some sexy water ..The PC became HP Resurrection II -Evolution. or HPR2-EVO... confused?

After that came HP Resurrection III HPR3 (this mod)..... as you all know this mod started life as Bondo guide for another forum.

The guide wich essentually was just the front panel was called.

Defyant's MEGA Blowhole and Bondo guide.... and indeed it was!

The mega came just from the enormous front dual blow hole but i decided to carry that one theme thru the whole mod.....

Mega plex....mega blow hole.... mega side tank! and mega paint :)

After HP3 MEGA came

HP4- Flame'D thats the silver case with the flamed side panel and Defyant style NO2 RES.

HP-SERVER is essentually HP5. ( the back one)

Watch out for HP-6 MAX !.... i havnt run outa ideas yet :)

[Defyant]

HP3's new side blades posed a pretty big problem... ! these could not be passivly lit! an active solution would now have to be used.

The original idea was to light the blades using LED's... but these just could not give an even light along the whole blade.

To just leave them "unlit" after all this work just did'nt seem fitting for mods that taken almost a yr to do now!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3454.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_3452.jpg



The solution again was EL wire! i swear i must have brought 20 mtrs of this stuff by now! but this stuff is a "liter's dream"!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/BLADES%20MK2/IMG_4049.jpg

The method i'll use is a Needle and thread or shoe lace idea......


Basically the EL wire will loop from front to back in one continuos length.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Defyantmods/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4067.jpg


the first of many holes are drilled.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4073.jpg

Next is to drill the same holes thru the window as well!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4076.jpg


The window is glued to the side panel and the RED and BLUE EL wire are passed thru.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4082.jpg

These are then fed along the outer side of the panel and then back.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4087.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4086.jpg

To keep the back of the panel tidy the inner feeds are covered with black techflex , heatshrinked and glued into place.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4090.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4094.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4095.jpg

The end result are 4 outer runs of RED and BLUE lights :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4097.jpg


The Side blades will be channeled then glued into place over the EL wires!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4099.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4100.jpg

A sneeky peek before all Blades are done for HP3's final shoot tomorrow.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4181.jpg

[Defyant]

TY guys :)

The final "fit up stages" are here!!!!!


The power supplies for the RED and BLUE side blade EL wires are secured just below the mini atx board! power is sourced from the base of the case and plugs are left to attach to the side panel.


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4125.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4128.jpg



A start can now be made on the plumbing!...

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4141.jpg


The previously pearl painted pump rad and rear fan can also be added to the cae.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4380.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4383.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4424.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4429.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4439.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4144.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4147.jpg

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bolt on the RAD and fan........ and it's Fill time!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4152.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4153.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4157.jpg


Its a massive RES!!! but the good old MPC600 is up to the challenge!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4159.jpg

I'm not running any coloured coolant this time! i want to let HP3's unique light feature do its thing :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4163.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4164.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4165.jpg

The Res will be "topped up" :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4169.jpg

[Defyant]

A bunch of final work bench shots, the pc will sit with the water running over night to check for leeeks! then tomorrow it's some final wire work... finish the side blades and a final shoot!!!!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4217.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4218.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4219.jpg





http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4200.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4197.jpg




http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4204.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4205.jpg


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4211.jpg

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http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/IMG_4212.jpg

[Defyant]

Couldn't resist :P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4174.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4175.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4176.jpg

[Defyant]

Again thanx guys :)

just needed to fix up those unsightly RES barbs!

I hope this lil duct peice from a "Badong" cooling duct kit does the trick :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4229.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4230.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4231.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4232.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4233.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4235.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4236.jpg

Almost toooo simple :D



Some qick nite res shots!

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4255.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4254.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4256.jpg

[Defyant]

Finally! the last of the side blades are grooved and glued onto the side panel.

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4292.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4271.jpg


The light from the EL works well! even under soem direct light the blades light well

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4273.jpg

And some nite shots :)

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4276.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/HPResurrection%20III%20MEGA/WORKLOG/IMG_4277.jpg

[Defyant]

Heres those final glamour shots :D



http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/defyant/1.jpg

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