Project ****Intel Ice*****

Well after a long break I am back at doing some modding projects, I have 4 total that I wanted to have completed by the end of the year.

The first Mod is called Intel Ice, Featuring a Intel® Desktop Board D945GSEJT Atom CPU mini itx Board Sponsored by Intel, Looking to make it my Home Media Server. I t will set in a a Custom fake arclyic ice case. Let Begin

Parts List

Plexi Glass
Plastic Resin
Vandal Switch
DC power adapter ( on order)
Intel® Desktop Board D945GSEJT Mother Board Sponsored by Intel!!!!
PCi min express wireless Card ( on order)
Wireless Logitech Keyboard and mouse
Western Digital hard drive
Win 7
2 80 mm Blue led fans
mixing bowl /wood spoon
aluminium foil
2 boxs one slightly bigger than the other!!!

The mold Not much Card Board and aluminum foil

Lets Begin

64 fl oz of Plastic resin 1/2 oz of catalyst hardner
Mixed it it for 60 sec

Poured the top of the case in the moldto about 1/2 inch deep. Then waited 30 min till it start to gel then I put a second box on top to make inside walls. pour the remaining resin in to make the walls.

I had to apply a little weight on top of the inside box to keep from floating up.

This will set overnite to cure and make sure you are in a well ventilated area.

This should be an interesting build. I'll be watching!

Intruiging. I like it! :D This should make for a great affect if it works out correctly.

+sub :D

What they said. :up:

heres top hopin the tinfoil doesnt get stuck in there.. this looks awesome man.. definitely the first time ive seen a case made this way..
lol

Time to un wrap

I did spray a resin release agent before i poured the mold so it would not stick too bad.

To square it up I did a little cutting with a dremal & hack saw!!!

Ok took a few shots to see how it looks on different surfaces

a little more work on the cover and then i will start on the base

Wow, nice effect!

HOLY Mother of .. I don't know. This looks fantastic! The folds and stuff in the foil really make for a nice ice-finish

subbed!

WOW!!! Great looking ice cube you got there. +rep This is definitely living up to its name.

Update #3 Dont have a lot of pictures tonight , but it took me two days 2 complete this update.


The case need a little something. how about some "Illumination"

it took a couple of hours over the 2 days to ecth!!!!

Doesnt look too bad

Lights on

and with the lights off

going to add a few more led to even it out!!!
looked much better in person!!!

Nice. Sweet effect! :D

see previous posts for <'s reaction to the ice cube

looks great!

Never seen this method done before :banana:, great ice cube 8):up:. Subbed.

Update 4# Just another little update.

Worked on the base as well as the fan cutout

1st I made some cuts into the case for the base to fit in.

Cut a square piece of acrylic to fit

Made some reminders

A little tapping action

attached the base

A nice solid fit

Looks like a good place for a fan

Did pretty well getting it start by hand, did finishing using the drill at very very low speed

and the end result

Looking good. :up:

Very nice!! That's going to look great when your done!

Hey!! great ice cube!! I love what you've done with that ATOM engraving!!

is there anything casting resin cant do ? im impressed \m/

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by jawshwaa

is there anything casting resin cant do?

---

No.

This looks freakin' sweet so far. I'm sure it will look...uh...freakin' sweeter when it's done!

Great ice effect and the engraving looks ace :up:. +sub

Thanks Jiggiwiddit. update coming soon. Maybe tonight if all goes well.

Update 5#

Final got some free time to work on the MB Brackets & base.

Cut out for the rear panel!!!!
Before

Half way

Done

Rear panel

Fits perfect

I/0 Cut out hole

Another test fit

Going to use a Peg and glue method to attached the base together

Worked out well !!!!

Started working on the MB Support using my new tool.

This is the most squared piece of plexi i have every cut lol

Thanks for the compliments and stopping by !!!!

Great work, those panels fit together beautifully. Also, fun new tools. :D Gotta love router tables.

Big Update!!!!! Alot of it was done over the past 2 weekends in my free time.

Holes for the hard Drives

another test fit

ooohhh what's Inside

another pic

Find a Clean spot !!!

A very good plexi cleaner

ahhh Nice and clean

Getting ready to mount the hard Drive

and the fan

Underside view

I forgot to take pics of the motherbaord being mounted but here is from teh test Fit.

a little bit uneven , might have had a little to drink lol

Eye candy

Now for some wiring

Hard Drives & fan wired up

A little test boot before i get to far in

Nice job! The ice looks great with the components in it.

Thanks, almost finished

Wow. Very cool design!

Update 8 & 9
added the vandal switch

Cut & glued The case feet

added the ecthing to the case

Final Pics Before operating system install

That thing is just plain SWEET!!! Turned out great. :up:

Nice! I love the ice effect and completely plexi construction. They complement each other very well.

nICE cube :).

Thnak you all

Lights out video

Awesome effect. :D Also, I love the little tiny monitor...it matches the system nicely.

Currenty working on adding 4 leds in the corners!!!

Dude, I missed this until now. It's freaking sweet!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by aidanscomputers

Currenty working on adding 4 leds in the corners!!!

---

I was just about to comment that it could use more LED's. You guys know I'm a freak like that.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by aidanscomputers

Currenty working on adding 4 leds in the corners!!!

---

And I thought it couldn't get any cooler. :D