Andrew McIntosh Posted May 5, 2016 Posted May 5, 2016 This is a case mod based on an episode of Star Wars - The Clone Wars. Series one, episode 10. "Lair of Grievous" . The case I am modding is the CM Storm Sniper Black Edition
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 5, 2016 Author Posted May 5, 2016 Right side panel Using a sheet of 2mm thick foam rubber, mark out design, then cut Glue the pieces onto case panel Paint, and add more pieces More paint, more pieces
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 6, 2016 Author Posted May 6, 2016 Ok, so it seems this works better if you upload the pictures elsewhere, and use the image button to embed them? Right hand side. The tubing is done with 3mm diameter polyurethane tube. Thread some wire into the tube, then bend it into shape. Use a lighter to heat the tube for tighter bends. Prime with plastic primer, then paint. When paint is dry, glue into position.
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 6, 2016 Author Posted May 6, 2016 Left hand side The 3 'balls' on either side are made from clear casting resin. I've used an ice cube tray as a mold. Coat the mold with a thin layer of olive oil to stop the resin from sticking. Once resin has cured, remove from mold and wash the oil off. Paint with a translucent paint to act as a diffuser - I have used Montana Gold "Magic White" I have drilled a small hole into the back of these, as small LED lamps will be inserted.
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 6, 2016 Author Posted May 6, 2016 Front Lower section is removable for access to dust filter
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 13, 2016 Author Posted May 13, 2016 Hardware: Motherboard - Asus X99 Sabertooth CPU - Intel Core i7-5820k GPU - 2 x Asus ROG MARS760-4GD5 RAM - G.Skills Ripjaws 4 DDR4 2400Mhz (4 x 4gb) PSU - EVGA Supernova 1200 P2 SSD - 256GB Samsung 950 Pro M2 CPU Cooler - Coolermaster Nepton 240M As General Grevious has four arms and fights with four lightsabers, one would assume quad sli to be an appropriate setup for his lair.
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 Here's the case stripped back. Drive bays were also removed - though I seem to have misplaced a couple of photos relevant to this post. Hardware installed in photos below. For cooling, Nepton 240m radiator mounted to top of case, configured as exhaust. 2 x 200mm fans mounted to front of case (intake) 140mm fan mounted in base (intake) 120mm fan mounted to rear (exhaust) (There is also a 200mm fan mounted to the side panel, intake airflow for GPUs) Purchased one of the MARS760 new approx 1 year ago. The other was purchased 2nd hand a few weeks ago. Turns out that they have consecutive serial numbers! I guess they were always meant to be together
Andrew McIntosh Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 So, this is what a few old mortice locks look like when you pull them apart. Some of those pieces look like letters.... Which led to this.. Which ended up like this, mounted to top of case
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