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Default 08-22-2012, 16:08 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands

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Hands down the best case I've ever seen made. Detail, craftsmanship, and ingenuity are impressive to say the least.

Really surprised you are waiting for sponsorship. Seen a lot of other generic builds that had full rides. If I were rich, the check would be in the mail so you could finish it.
Thanks alot ground_zero. I've writen several manufacturers, included pics of what I've made (also included some pics of my previous build.) But I haven't had any response at all. Maybe they don't like my writing style, or they just don't care..not sure why..

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Default 09-03-2012, 18:51 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands





It's been a while since the last update (sorry! :p) and instead of making excuses why I didn't do more modding I'll just show what I've done.

The half stripped case :naughty:


Almost done sleeving the psu wires with Paracord, unfortunately I ran out of white Paracord so there's still 3 wires left to do.




Finally decided how to wire the gpu. So I've prepared for the wires of the gpu by making another hole in the panel that holds the mobo. (And I ordered another lasercut panel, just like the ATX panel. But this one is smaller and has 13 holes.)




Early version of the gpu bracket, it's quite big and bulky, but it will be smaller/sleeker when it's done.




And last but not least, a simple but effective bracket for 2 SSD disks.
The second disk fits in between the 2 alu pieces underneath the other disk.

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Default 09-09-2012, 20:04 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands





A couple of days ago I received the 2nd pass-through panel and with it I've finished the wiring for the videocard. The wires have been cut to length and have been sleeved with Paracord. The 13th (still empty) hole is for the wire of the powerbutton.





And I've almost finished the mounting bracket for the videocard:




   
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Default 09-20-2012, 21:25 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands





Took a while, but finally I got all the parts painted. Last 2 I needed to do where the left sidepanel and the GPU bracket. After painting I installed both. The black dots are the heads of the bolts that hold the parts on the inside, they won't be visible when the mobo is installed.









The inside, it's gonna be a hell of a job to make everything fit and close the case. Sata, 24pins ATX (incl plugs) & EATX wiring all have to fit in there somehow..

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Default 10-03-2012, 22:33 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands

Haven't done much last 2 weeks, because I've been on holiday and spend some time with family, But I do have a small update on what I did after my holiday.

(phonepic)


Hopefully I have a bigger update somewhere this week
   
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Default It's Alive!! \o/ - 10-07-2012, 23:10 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands



I finally bought a CPU (Intel i5 3570K) so I finally could install the waterblock and fill the loop;



On the to-do list:

- Replace the videocard, hopefully I get a replacement for it next week. currently Im using my old 6870.
- Organize the GPU wires.
- Install more damping material under the pump, the case now resonates the sound of the pump a bit.
- Install the wiring on the touchscreen (This is going to be tricky. I still need to connect a small flatcable from the back of the screen to another circuit board which has the on/off button for the screen. Problem is there hardly is any working room.)
- Install ledstrips in the bottom part of the case


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Default It's Alive!! \o/ - 10-23-2012, 11:57 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands

















   
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Default 11-03-2012, 17:47 | posts: 1,544 | Location: USA

Rig of the month? Nope. Rig of the year? Hell yeah! Great job man. You have done something that I only dream of achieving in my life lol
   
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Default 11-03-2012, 18:03 | posts: 403 | Location: Portugal

Looks pretty epic man ! How many hours you have on that already ?
   
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Default 12-10-2012, 09:25 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands

Whoa been a while!

Thanks Shoja

And thanks Leviathan-, not sure on how many hours I prefer not to think about it..lol my guess is about 300 hours, mostly evenings and weekends


Project Inverted is in the Coolermaster Casemod Competition, It's entered under the Scratch build category.
If you like my build and have a minute to spare, I would appreciate it if you vote for me using the Facebook link below (you have to 'like' the Coolermaster page to be able to vote.)

https://www.facebook.com/coolermaste...75445412567432



Thanks!

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Default 01-13-2013, 20:18 | posts: 45 | Location: The Netherlands



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Took a while, but here are the final pics!























I'm very happy about how the case turned out. It works fine as a daily use pc
Looking back there are some things I would have done differently, I guess those are lessons for next time.

Thanks for watching, for the comments and for thw advice you gave and I hope to see you in my topic for Project 180!

- Meelobee
   
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