PROJECT LOG Project VF8

L4mka · May 9, 2015

PROJECT VF8

Hi! I would like to start my next scratch build project!

My main idea is to have really own and unique design of big tower case

Placing motherboard in unusual position - connectors will be located down in the case.
Also I want fit there two 480 radiators for best cooling performance.
Next part is interconnect acrylic panel for coolant between top and bottom part of case - CNC machined hopefully

As in my previous project this will be lasercutted mostly too.
There will be used same folding system as in my previous project.
I am not sure about final color theme (fluid, fans, etc.) so I decided to not show final render of project.
So I will always share only next part of build rendered.
This time is main frame of case

About the color theme.
My most favourite is black inside, white outside and coolant red or white pastel with Aurora booster.
Coolant color depends mostly on platform Z97 (Formula VII) - red, X99 (Deluxe) - white.

Materials:

Steel
Aluminium
Acrylic

Capacity:

Position for two 480 mm radiators (60 mm and 30 mm thickness)
ATX motherboard
Three positions for 2,5" SSDs and one position for 3,5" HDD
Position for two D5 pumps

Computer will be again water-cooled using products from the best companies.

Components:

Intel i7 4790K
ASUS Formula VII
ASUS GTX970 SLI
PSU V1000 CoolerMaster
SSD and RAM undecided
JetFlow and FP 120 FANs by CoolerMaster

and also watercooling, but about it another time..

Proudly sponsored by these amazing companies!

In this time I am working on two another projects, so I will try to add more very soon! Here is first batch of lasercutted parts

ASUS ROG · May 12, 2015

A very ambitious project there :thup:

By the way, how did you get ASUS to sponsored for this project?

L4mka · May 13, 2015

ASUS ROG said:
A very ambitious project there
By the way, how did you get ASUS to sponsored for this project?

Thanks!

ASUS sponsoring my every project - we cooperate very closely.

Blaylock · May 13, 2015

Interesting. Lets see how she turns out. :beer:

L4mka · May 25, 2015

UPDATE 1

So finally we have the first update

Really somehow catch .. But I have done most of the frame - missing only the front and back that will give case the necessary stability and overall had a very firm and of course closed.

Almost complete and only to test composite frame. Mostly will be used to assemble the M3 screws with countersunk head and in some places the classic M4 in combination with safety mothers.

But now even the individual parts. The first is the bottom where it will be all over the state. Just come into it mentioned M4 screws with locking nuts.

The upper part is almost the same piece with the difference that there are four holes for mounting of a radiator with fans.

The first of the sidewalls of the frame is the "front" which are also prepared all the necessary holes for mounting the second radiator.

The second rear sidewall to that is probably nothing to say.

Joining the panel that connects the sides and at the same time divides the case.

The last episode, which I have done at the moment, is the one which will be mounted on the motherboard and expansion vessel. Again, this is designed so as in the previous project to this entire episode went slightly shove out with "content".

Here are drawn last two frame parts, namely front and back. Cutted and bent should be next week and then will complete enclosure frame

Even simple 3D render.

The overall appearance I have every day more and more clear. Here's a little taste

Partly I have only the appearance but also already have confirmed drives and RAM memory by HyperX and it is amazing, really hot products

You can check them here
http://bit.ly/1EaastQ and here http://bit.ly/1yR9G4S

For today, it's all

L4mka · Jun 7, 2015

UPDATE 2

Finally, I am clear about the appearance of the case!

Even though I do not know the color of ventilators and water, I'll deal with when it comes. So far, I probably like most realistic option seems pastel red water is a mixture of silver and white JetFlow fans from Cooler Master.

Final renderings of the entire frame - it will thus painted black.

Anyway, here are a few quick renders the overall look, I chose mostly sharp lines up at the front door. This again is a bent sheet metal and thus "trimmed" front and appearance

At this moment I have finished the frame, two small bugs ..

The last two missing parts of the frame. Front and rear that give cabinet the necessary stability and of course the possibility of mounting the rear discs and sources.

There appeared first mistake. I do not know why but will not burn out groove, perpendicular to these openings, which should be inserted sheets of graphics cards. That is the description

But you know what I mean.

On the front part is nothing special, cut two holes - one for the second window, and for access to the bottom.

Backside. You can see the mounting holes for three 2.5 "drives and PSU.

Full frame, ie up to the guy who stands leaning to the right and even the middle part, where the board. They still have to repair / remodel

This week, perhaps I ought to do to catch even outdoor plates, so I will be able to put an entire case painted and then it will be a little more interesting when it comes to fitting hardware

L4mka · Jun 21, 2015

UPDATE 3

Last week I had of going outdoors finished sheets 
Outdoor panels and their installation

The upper part of the "grill" through which hot air is blown from the upper radiator

Sides, this time without the grill, because I want to bring out fully illuminated JetFlow fans. Color, unfortunately, still I do not know

The second sidewall. Here I put the grill so that air from the radiator can at least partially out and did not keep it inside. And also because without him it looked strange

Front panel has sides bent - to be the ancestor really clean and without screws. Overall appearance of the cabinets so smooth and clean.

Detail recessed countersunk holes for M3 screws.

Assembly of individual parts on the frame. Everything fit

Anyone still remembers my cat? This picture says it all .. Cat is everywhere!

Detail of the bend and the connection frame and mounting plate outside.

I am going this week on week off and meanwhile the case itself powder coated

So the first week of July will be another update with painted case and afterwards the assembly of components

ASUS ROG · Jun 22, 2015

How do you bend metal?,it look very straight, i ask because i would like to build my own case come day

Edit: next time, please go a bit slower, you know, going step by step on how you make those panel or parts.

L4mka · Jun 22, 2015

It is made on CNC bending machine (press brake) it looks like this

I know it will be better to insert more photos step by step (also bending and laser cutting) but unfortunatelly I am not allowed to take any pictures in our factory

bob4933 · Jun 22, 2015

L4mka said:
It is made on CNC bending machine (press brake) it looks like this

View attachment 165313

I know it will be better to insert more photos step by step (also bending and laser cutting) but unfortunatelly I am not allowed to take any pictures in our factory

Life is easier with the proper tools isnt it

Looks killer so far dude.

ASUS ROG said:
next time, please go a bit slower, you know, going step by step on how you make those panel or parts.

Its a project log, not an "instructable" post. Let him post as he see's fit dude, his thread and project lol

Blaylock · Jun 22, 2015

Since you're on the subject. Here's one similar to what I'm looking to get, thought not as nice and the one L4MKA has at work it will do the job just fine.

ASUS ROG · Jun 22, 2015

L4mka said:
It is made on CNC bending machine (press brake) it looks like this

View attachment 165313

I know it will be better to insert more photos step by step (also bending and laser cutting) but unfortunatelly I am not allowed to take any pictures in our factory

No wonder they case look awesome, turn out you use CNC machine, at first, i was thinking that you use Jigsaw and other power tool to make that case in your garage

bob4933 said:
Its a project log, not an "instructable" post. Let him post as he see's fit dude, his thread and project lol

Sorry dude, the case look very professional make and i was thinking about doing a scratch build so i ask the guy for tips.

t1nm4n · Jun 23, 2015

That's some craftsmanship there, having the right tools alone doesn't produce great results, it knowing how to use them. Impressive to say the least so far, look forward to seeing more of this build.

Blaylock · Jun 23, 2015

L4mka · Jul 1, 2015

t1nm4n said:
That's some craftsmanship there, having the right tools alone doesn't produce great results, it knowing how to use them. Impressive to say the least so far, look forward to seeing more of this build.

Thanks! More will be very very soon

Blaylock said:
+1

Thank you!

L4mka · Jul 2, 2015

UPDATE 4

Outside is really awful hot weather so in this evening I finally complete the whole case

The entire frame in all its splendor and finally painted. Everything fits beautifully and so far no problem

Front view. And there will be window too, so it will be nice to see in computer

Rear side, there will be hidden cables, power supply, pumps, etc

Detail painting and you can also see two holes for bulkheads for water cooling.

Not too much on the backside. Only the mounting hole for power supply and three SSDs.

Main part of case, there is space for mounting motherboard and all components.

Space for three HyperX SSD

After mounting the frame I had to only mount the white cover sheets.

Complete assembled case

To these the pictures I probably do not have anything to add, I hope you will enjoy it. It turned out exactly as rendered.

At this point, the project manager came back and had to check everything

The inspection was very strict

Last picture with better lighted interior, which is waiting only for hardware to be there all fitted!

More soon !!

t1nm4n · Jul 3, 2015

Them some clogged air intakes :rofl:

Finally someone who has a sense of humor, that cat must be patient to let you put him in there.

L4mka · Jul 3, 2015

t1nm4n said:
Them some clogged air intakes Finally someone who has a sense of humor, that cat must be patient to let you put him in there.

haha, thanks!

she always go everywhere I go

L4mka · Jul 9, 2015

UPDATE 5

Today it is just a front - update

I want you to show great things from my sponsors, which will be mounted into case first

First, I would like to thank Aquatuning.de for constant support and sent radiators and two pumps

And here a little taste of installation in case! More coming on the weekend

I also have to thank Cooler Master, who supports me in every project! For this one they sent me PSU V1000 (about it another day

), eight high-performance and at the same time quiet FP120 and twelve pieces of variously colored JetFlow fans - because at that time I still did not know the color scheme

More coming soon!

L4mka · Jul 17, 2015

UPDATE 6

Finally, there is the promised update

There is radiator ALPHACOOL UT60 480 mm and on it fans Cooler Master JetFlow in white. Unfortunately they are not entirely super quiet - must be a lot of (via PWM) regulate, but visually they look really cool

Radiator, as its name suggests, 60 mm thick and provides a really great cooling performance.

There are also six G1 /4" threads in different directions for fittings.

And here about half as thick radiator - ALPHACOOL ST30 and Cooler Master FP120 fans with PWM control. These are very quiet and provide a lot of pressure and airflow

This radiator already offers only two G1 /4" threads, which is not something I see as limiting.

Mounted radiators into the prepared sites in the case was easy

Unfortunately I did not get a black countersunk screws and therefore the silver, but it is not matter, because over them comes the white cover.

This space is obviously still fills two D5 pumps, the PSU and the pile of all kinds of cables

One thread on the radiator would like to use for mounting the drain port.

More soon! Stay tuned

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