Project Nemesis by modLab

modLab · May 10

This year I would like to submit 2 projects to the contest a tower mod and now also a scratchbuild.

Now I'm 33, it's been some time since I actively played eSports... But it all started back then with CoD 4, Prestige 10 and a few hours of game time on my account.
You just knew how the game worked.

That's why I want to create a tribute build to MWIII which was released last year.

Everything here should actually sit on a 540mm radiator and be cooled by it. The mainboard sits in the box and the GPU, as you can see, outside because there is unfortunately no room for a dual or triple fan GPU in the box.The power supply sits at the back to distribute the weight a little. An Alphacool Rise Flat Reservoir with D5 pump was planned as the tank pump combo. But unfortunately this is not possible in terms of time. But I'll put the design in my drawer and wait until the time is right to build it.

The whole thing is to be slimmed down a bit and will only be built into the Amo Box The whole thing is cooled by an Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora Solo and a 55mm 140mm Nexxos. Unfortunately there is no room for the GPU inside as it will be an Intel Arc A770 16GB which I am currently using. Unfortunately I can't find a 4060 single fan GPU so there would even be room for one inside. The inside is designed in such a way that it adheres to the box with strong magnets, so it is also possible to place everything inside at a second moment. The power supply will be a Seasonic Focus SGX-750, the thing is so small, it's just amazing how much technology fits into so little space.

More soon....

modLab · June 3

Hi,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my 3 sponsors:

https://shop.alphacool.com/en/shop/ - https://seasonic.com - https://www.thermal-grizzly.com

I had the idea of building a PC in the box some time ago, so I had already made a start by cutting 2x 80mm holes in the base to place fans and repainting the box black. As it was supposed to be an HTPC at the time, I didn't like the green colour as it didn't fit on my sideboard.
To attach the GPU to the side, a bracket was needed, which was even left over from the HWLuxx Modding Contest from 2021 as it was a bit too small to hold the GPU properly at the time, but luckily I'm not one to throw everything in the bin straight away because "you can still use it" ...

The box was therefore perforated further because the hoses had to come out somewhere, the radiator had to be attached to the box and also the bracket for the GPU, and there were also buttons and various holes for cables etc.

Yes I know a countersink is not a tool to make the holes bigger but unfortunately there was nothing at hand to do the job.... xD

Fortunately, the case was almost complete, the mainboard tray, a holder for the power supply and a box that illuminates the MWlll logo were still missing.
This was simply made using 3D printing, very easy and quick without losing much time.

The assembly of the 3D parts was very easy as it was not possible to drill more holes, so everything was fixed with small neodymium magnets to keep everything fixed and yet flexible, because you never know if you might have to move one or the other part. Anyone who knows these magnets knows that they are very strong and hold a lot. For the tray, 4 per stadium foot were planned, but 2 were completely sufficient. So-called M3 inserts were used to attach the mainboard; these are melted into the holes provided in the plastic using a soldering iron.

Now that should be it once more updates follow.

Have a nice evening and thanks for reading.

@admin as always if the links are not allowed just let me know.

modLab · June 19

Sorry it took a bit longer but time was a bit tight.

My first attempts with a resin printer are finally behind me.

It was all plug and play but you could certainly improve the quality even further, but I have a little more time now.

As the radiator is to be mounted out of the box, the outlets for the hoses must be marked and drilled. Alphacool has a very good invention for this, a laser fitting, so you can also mark them precisely so that you can drill the holes correctly later.

The hardware was fitted in CAD, but the test must be carried out before painting to avoid having to paint everything twice.

I also have to show some hardware unfortunately not very up-to-date but enough.
A big thank you goes out to Seasonic, Alphacool and Thermal Grizzly who supported me here. thanks guys!!!!!

After all the cut-outs came the colour. I decided on a graffiti colour from the Kobra brand, which covers very well and doesn't cost too much.
The colour is a little lighter than I thought, but I'm still working on it. The whole thing has already been sanded briefly with fine sandpaper and can be sprayed without primer.

Leave the colour to dry and continue with the Towermod.

modLab · August 18

Hello community there has been a lot going on lately not only in the modding area but also privately. So sorry for the late update.

The box was just too clean, so I simply used black paint, a piece of fabric and some modelling paint.

For the rust accents, I applied modelling paint with a dry brush, also known as dry brushing. Last but not least, the font and assembly of the switch

Wiring the power switch was still on the list then came the assembly

I will write a final post for the assembly.

Edited August 18 by modLab

modLab · August 18

Final post of my participation in the scratchbuild section

Specs:

Intel i5 8400
G.Skill 16gb Trident Z 3400 ram
Samsung 970 EVO 1TB
ASUS ROG Strix B360 I-Gaming
Seasonic Focus SGX-750
Intel Arc 770 16gb
Alphacool Eisbear Aurora Solo
Alphacool Eiszapfen 16/10
Alphacool NexXxos XT55 Full Copper 140mm
Alphacool 16/10 soft tube

It's not an overkill setup but it's enough for MWIII...

Feel free to leave me feedback, I want to improve and raise my work to a higher level than before!