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Project Log - FushZero Deuce - Case and Cooling System Mod
Last Updated on: 07-07-07 22:20 PM
Old posts may be updated as the project progresses. Changes will be indicated here:
Latest Changes:
- Added "Misc Update"
- Updated "Hardware Choices"
Introduction
I'll get right to the point. This will be a pictoral log of the modification of an existing commercial computer case. The purpose being to replace FushZero, my currently long-in-face case and cooling setup which houses my main computer components.
My fundamental concepts for building a proper computer case and cooling setup are simple:
Trim the fat - I focus on the fundamentals, erganomics and overall functionality. If it doesn't serve a purpose, it will probably go or be left out. You won't see large bubbling reseviours of expensive coolant, cables shrouded in chrome, modeling clay, or huge amazonian snakeheads protruding from my cases.
Case Over Components - The case and cooling setup for me, is more important than the components inside. Develop a proper case and cooling, with the idea that parts will change but the case survives through multiple generations of hardware. Design a case for a particular build of components, and you will end up not liking parts of what you did when it's time to upgrade.
Make It Interesting - I like to add my own bit of style to all my builds. Without breaking the first two concepts, I try and build case and cooling setups that are mechanically organic. They seem more complex than they are which makes them fun to look at.
I will get into the details of the build in further posts. I just hope you enjoy my pictoral log, and learn something you can use on your own builds.
Matt.
Last Updated on: 07-07-07 22:20 PM
Old posts may be updated as the project progresses. Changes will be indicated here:
Latest Changes:
- Added "Misc Update"
- Updated "Hardware Choices"
Introduction
I'll get right to the point. This will be a pictoral log of the modification of an existing commercial computer case. The purpose being to replace FushZero, my currently long-in-face case and cooling setup which houses my main computer components.
My fundamental concepts for building a proper computer case and cooling setup are simple:
Trim the fat - I focus on the fundamentals, erganomics and overall functionality. If it doesn't serve a purpose, it will probably go or be left out. You won't see large bubbling reseviours of expensive coolant, cables shrouded in chrome, modeling clay, or huge amazonian snakeheads protruding from my cases.
Case Over Components - The case and cooling setup for me, is more important than the components inside. Develop a proper case and cooling, with the idea that parts will change but the case survives through multiple generations of hardware. Design a case for a particular build of components, and you will end up not liking parts of what you did when it's time to upgrade.
Make It Interesting - I like to add my own bit of style to all my builds. Without breaking the first two concepts, I try and build case and cooling setups that are mechanically organic. They seem more complex than they are which makes them fun to look at.
I will get into the details of the build in further posts. I just hope you enjoy my pictoral log, and learn something you can use on your own builds.
Matt.
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