The XICLE (EvO+) Build from Scratch

Project Name: The XICLE
Type: Build from Scratch
Start: May 5, 2008
Finish: June 31, 2008

I build this for the OCN Case Modding Competition 08 I won the Second Place and Unique Bonus Prize in the PRO category (Don't ask me why cuz I don't know :p) This was my first Custom Build and most challenging project so far.

I don't like to do things they same way other did things... so that why I make this Custom Case (The First Ever Round Working Computer Case) so I'll let you with the image the complete worklog is on OCN but I'll post all the image in most of the forum am registered. So enjoy this piece of work...

Remember don't doub to ask me anything and watch the complete video log on my youtube channel Here... http://youtube.com/newmodcity or the Video Log Here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_lis...6DEEEA840D7E50

310 Images (I'll post it everyday in group of 10)

Part List


1. BIOSTAR GF7050V-M7 LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7050 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
2. Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W
3. Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
4. Masscool 8WA740 Socket 775 Heat Sink
5. 2x Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9160823AS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb
6. LITE-ON Slim 8X DVD Burner Black SATA Model DS-8A2S-A01
7. MSI 7800 Video Card
8. 1x pci-e 6 pin molex uv green
9. 3x 4" SATA II Device Cable Straight to Straight 3.0 Gbps
10. Heatshrinks and Cable sleeving (Green and Yellow - UV)
11. 1x vandal resistant illuminated switch 16mm - green ring
12. Connectx™ ATX 24-pin Female connector housing - UV Green
13. 3x ConnectX Pro SATA Power Connector - UV Green
14. 1 P4 molex uv green
15. usb 2.0 pci card adapter 5 ports
16. Quad USB 2.0 Bracket - 4 Wire, (2) 10-Pin Connectors
17. Aerocool Xtreme Turbine LED Case Fan 120mm - Black Frame Silver blades
18. ESTAR-450-24 -- Echo Star 450W 20+4-pin ATX PSU w/SATA
19. CB-BT2-USB-DONGLE -- Cyber-Blue Bluetooth v2.0
20. SIL-LK-802 -- USB Wireless Multimedia Keyboard & Mouse
21. USB-WIRELESS-GAMEPAD -- USB Wireless Gamepad
22. Spray Paint (Yellow - Green)
23. 2x 24x18 Plexi sheet

The Challenge is to fit all of this on a round small case. So let the MOD begin...

[B]Here are the First 10 Pics...[/B]

(Enjoy it)

more more more!

+rep,

Looks sweet

10 More Pics... Coming up!!!

10 More...

Interesting project. Nice start!

Very interesting, good start.

Another set of 10 2x

Ten... More...

looks neat so far, more!!

10 More Pics...

This is looking great! Nice craftsmanship and concept!

indeed, coming together nicely :up:

Nice colour youve done there, looking good. Bit of a tight fit with everything.

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Originally Posted by jdbnsn

This is looking great! Nice craftsmanship and concept!

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Originally Posted by SXRguyinMA

indeed, coming together nicely :up:

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Originally Posted by KiLLERMAN21

Nice colour youve done there, looking good. Bit of a tight fit with everything.

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Thanks to all...!!!
Indeed is very chanllenging project... cuz the round case don't let you manage the square things... but at the end it was worth it... you'll in a couple of day...

My, that is round! Neat idea, well done from what we've seen. +rep

I didn't post anything yesterday or today cuz I was upgrading my OS to Vista B.E...
So I'll make it up to you guys in this one...

Double? Nou... I,ll go Triple...!!!

The First 10s...

Another 10 Group coming up!!!

Continue in the Next Post....

Continue from previous post... (10 More Here...)

BONUS PACKAGE: CONGRATULATION YOU WIN A IPOD NANO... :?:eek:
:D:D:D

You Know what...!!! you're been so kind... I'll post 20 more Pics... :D:D:D
See next Post....

This is the Real Bonus Package....!!!

Enjoy it... Today is Jan 10, 2009 Time: 1:40am ET... so tomorrow at 2pm I'll be posting more pics...

Oh man, thats a REALLY tight fit with your mobo.

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Originally Posted by KiLLERMAN21

Oh man, thats a REALLY tight fit with your mobo.

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Indeed... but that's the challenge... to fit everything inside in a very nice looking way.... :D :D :D

Early Post... I'll post at 4pm too... so wait for that...!!!

Part 1
- Adding a 6 pin pci-e Power Line to a non pci-e PSU
- Fixing the Keyboard cuz arrive broken...
- Modding the Keyboard

-Fitting the Graphic Card...
-Re-Priming the Case
-PSU work continue...

Man, I love what you've done with that PSU, but I'm afraid you're polishing a turd - that's one of the cheapest PSUs I've ever seen, and I'm a bit concerned for the hardware you're putting into this case.

Looks badass, though. No way would I have the patience to file down the edges of the rounded openings.

[QUOTE=FuzzyPlushroom;225245] and I'm a bit concerned for the hardware you're putting into this case.

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Agreed.

other then that man thats pimpin'. The green stuff on the mobo tray is cool as hell.

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Originally Posted by FuzzyPlushroom

Man, I love what you've done with that PSU, but I'm afraid you're polishing a turd - that's one of the cheapest PSUs I've ever seen, and I'm a bit concerned for the hardware you're putting into this case.

Looks badass, though. No way would I have the patience to file down the edges of the rounded openings.

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Indeed!!! but I'll tell a lil secret sometimes the most expensive hardware are not the best... This PSU have been working around the clock for about 6 months... I have more expensive PSU that only work for 3 months... You see don't believe on fake review or fake promo... this's 450w PSU enough to power any system nobody and I mean nobody use 450w on full load... I have seen ppl with 1000w PSU $100+ and they don't even use 200w of power... :D:D:D

Tell me about it this project was a pain in the neck but I try to manage to fill everything up... Thanks man...!!! :D:D:D

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and I'm a bit concerned for the hardware you're putting into this case.

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Agreed.

other then that man thats pimpin'. The green stuff on the mobo tray is cool as hell.

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Thanks!!! ...yeah I know and this thing have holographic sphere that move around is totally insane you can get dizzy easily!!! :D :D :D

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you do plan on putting a fan back onto that video card, correct? :think:

Nice work!

My wife would definitely not like me sanding, painting, cutting, drilling, etc in the house though. :)

nice idea man

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Originally Posted by SXRguyinMA

you do plan on putting a fan back onto that video card, correct? :think:

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mmm... Not Really cuz I have to let go the 9600gt I replace it with a low profile cuz the side panel didn't close and this was a deadline project only 2 Month to complete the whole thing!!! but everything work fine without the side panel the card and setting everything was wonderful... :D

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Originally Posted by Jabyaeye

Nice work!

My wife would definitely not like me sanding, painting, cutting, drilling, etc in the house though. :)

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Mine either... but this is NY and you have to do it inside something... :D but safety first... open all window and grab a old fan and you're set!!! :D

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Originally Posted by DonT-FeaR

nice idea man

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Thanks man!!! :D :D :D

Starting to come together!

400 pages of Strawberry Shortcake for a prop...awesome. Sounds like something I might do if I couldn't find anything else. :)

How thick is the acrylic you are using?

are those parts laser cut? :think: looks nice :up:

Damn! Looking great!

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Originally Posted by Jabyaeye

Starting to come together!

400 pages of Strawberry Shortcake for a prop...awesome. Sounds like something I might do if I couldn't find anything else. :)

How thick is the acrylic you are using?

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LoL that was my daughter's book LoL I use to hold the acrylic when I glued :D
The acrylic is 1/8"...

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Originally Posted by SXRguyinMA

are those parts laser cut? :think: looks nice :up:

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yeah Laser Cut... I design it on CorelDraw and take to my local Laser cutter no so local cuz is in chinatown ;)

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Originally Posted by KiLLERMAN21

Damn! Looking great!

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Thanks man...!!! :D :D :D

I think is time for some Videos...
Enjoy it... Plz Rate & Comment... :D

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Bonus Pics...