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#1

I don't even know where to start.... 10/10 for all the hard work. The mod looks absolutely awesome! Very clean setup with sweet colors. A+++

#2

tzitzibp

thank very much!

it was a lot of work, but it paid off! Totaly worth it!

#3

Havvoc

Wow!!!

What a GREAT build...... Master's work..... soooo good that you can't even find the damn power supply. Where the hell is it BTW?? 10/10 ... I'd like to see more of this dedicated kind of work.

#4

Havvoc

OOOOHHHH!!!! Found it

There it goes ... in the back... Hidden behind the motherboard ..... Now that's creative! Great work Bro!

#5

pentastar111

Wow! Very nice work. That case is huge. I would like to see a pic of the "other side" of the enterior. PM me one if you could. I like your seperate loops too. Efficiant. One thing is for certain, it doesn't look "home-made". 10/10 from me....I am humbled sir.

#6

technicks

10+. Very nice like i said before. Top Gun!

#7

tzitzibp

well, I still need to tidy all the cables at the back, but you can have your picture...

Thank you all for your kind words! Thank you!

#8

Studabaker

Very nice job A+! :D

#9

tzitzibp

@Havvoc .... I just checked that your first post was about by new gamebox and thought I should welcome you!

wellcome to TPU!

#10

mummie

Fantastic work! the dedication is shown in every part of this case! 10/10

#11

MRCL

This is fantastic dude :toast you deserve my honest respect.

#12

apgsbackup

I voted 6/10 because:

Muito bom o gabinet gostei parabens

#13

tzitzibp

apgsbackupI voted 6/10 because:

Muito bom o gabinet gostei parabens

care to translate that to english?

#14

rick22

Very nice work 10/10

#15

tzitzibp

thank you all for votes!

any comments? any suggestions for improvement?

#16

BumbleBee

anything built from scratch deserves a 10/10. only thing I don't like is all the grills I also thought the wood was too thick. I really like to see you work with some aluminum or steel next on a atx cube maybe you can make a buck out of it.

#17

tzitzibp

BumbleBeeanything built from scratch deserves a 10/10. only thing I don't like is all the grills I also thought the wood was too thick. I really like to see you work with some aluminum or steel next on a atx cube maybe you can make a buck out of it.

Thanks Bumblebee....

btw, do you mean there are too many grills, or that you do not like the grill pattern?

as for the thickness... well, it was a design requirement, as I needed the thick sides to insulate all fan noise and vibration and at the same time make the case rock solid. With less thickness, i could not hace had any of the two goals!

alum. or steel I would love to work on (I am a mechanical and production engineer), but i just dont have the tools or the money at the moment... Its a promise for the future!

#18

btarunr

Editor & Senior Moderator

I voted 6/10 because:

Very nice, I liked it!

#19

BumbleBee

tzitzibpThanks Bumblebee....

btw, do you mean there are too many grills, or that you do not like the grill pattern?

as for the thickness... well, it was a design requirement, as I needed the thick sides to insulate all fan noise and vibration and at the same time make the case rock solid. With less thickness, i could not hace had any of the two goals!

alum. or steel I would love to work on (I am a mechanical and production engineer), but i just dont have the tools or the money at the moment... Its a promise for the future!

yes you had it going with the black wire fan guards in the front but you lost it with all the other grills, now that i'm over the shock and awe I was hoping for more of a thermal design like a upper chamber separate for the radiators or something with the power supply. don't get me wrong I love this case it's just I would of designed it a little differently.

#20

tzitzibp

BumbleBeeyes you had it going with the black wire fan guards in the front but you lost it with all the other grills, now that i'm over the shock and awe I was hoping for more of a thermal design like a upper chamber separate for the radiators or something with the power supply. don't get me wrong I love this case it's just I would of designed it a little differently.

thank you for your time to explain your perspective!

btw the upper chamber is a great idea!

#21

tzitzibp

@btarunr..... you are a hard one to please! lol Thank you, sir, for your vote! Is there something you think i can improve? (much appreciate the time you spare me)

#22

BumbleBee

tzitzibpthank you for your time to explain your perspective!

btw the upper chamber is a great idea!

the HAF 932 for example has the option to mount the power supply top side or bottom side, I think top is actually better because 1) you have a perforated vent that runs across the top panel 2) a top fan. the excess heat from the power supply will rise up through the perforated vent and outside the case the hot air will not bind with the video card or processor heat because that is being exhausted out the rear fan and if your power supply fan is facing up towards the perforated vent it will suck air from outside into the power supply like so.

I made a radiator chamber in sketchup as an example.

Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4

two pieces of wood (once you close the side panels it should make a seal), two holes for tubes, one hole for cables, one grill on the bottom panel, one exhaust fan.

fans are pulling cool air from the bottom and exhausting out the back.

you could also probably just flip it upside down and do an upper chamber.

#23

erocker

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Absolutely beautiful! It reminds me of a Mountain Mods case, though it must be much heavier and quieter. I love the laqured black and the doors are just sweet! 10/10

#24

MKmods

Case Mod Guru

tzitzibp@btarunr..... you are a hard one to please! lol Thank you, sir, for your vote! Is there something you think i can improve? (much appreciate the time you spare me)

6 actually is listed as "Excellent" and this is definitely an excellent build.

The numbering system is quite flawed and most people dont even take the time to see what description goes with what #.

Not to mention when we build it is what "We" see in our minds, not everyone has our same vision.

#25

tzitzibp

erockerAbsolutely beautiful! It reminds me of a Mountain Mods case, though it must be much heavier and quieter. I love the laqured black and the doors are just sweet! 10/10

thanks erocker...

Yes, it is a lot heavier and quieter!

#26

tzitzibp

MKmods6 actually is listed as "Excellent" and this is definitely an excellent build.

The numbering system is quite flawed and most people dont even take the time to see what description goes with what #.

Not to mention when we build it is what "We" see in our minds, not everyone has our same vision.

true, very true!

nothing wrong with 6! The only thing that could "hurt" my feelings is a random "1" by some (sensored).... lol

#27

tzitzibp

BumbleBeethe HAF 932 for example has the option to mount the power supply top side or bottom side, I think top is actually better because 1) you have a perforated vent that runs across the top panel 2) a top fan. the excess heat from the power supply will rise up through the perforated vent and outside the case the hot air will not bind with the video card or processor heat because that is being exhausted out the rear fan and if your power supply fan is facing up towards the perforated vent it will suck air from outside into the power supply like so.

I made a radiator chamber in sketchup as an example.

Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4

two pieces of wood (once you close the side panels it should make a seal), two holes for tubes, one hole for cables, one grill on the bottom panel, one exhaust fan.

fans are pulling cool air from the bottom and exhausting out the back.

you could also probably just flip it upside down and do an upper chamber.

the idea and your theory is great and the results should be equally great! However, in my case, the space and number of fans, provide room+(5-10 degrees C) all around the system. So, infact, such an application could limit the air supply to my rads and actually give worst results than without it!

The way the case is build and the parts are placed, there is no hot air introduced to the mobo or the rads (as it would be, normally by hard drives, for example).

If I was to plan a smaller case, or a case with different positioning of the parts, then what you suggest would be a superb addition!

#28

tzitzibp

just to show you how great the case works...after about 30mins, with all fans set to about 900rpm of prime95, with all fans set to about 900rpm and with the following settings :
1. cpu qx9650@400x10 voltage set to 1.425
2. NB voltage set to 1.55
3. SB voltage set to 1.20

I got the following max temps...(SEE PIC) - (room temp 27C)

Idle temps:

When everything is in stock.... cpu under load never exceeds 37C, and NB-SB never exceeds 36C.

#29

BumbleBee

tzitzibpthe idea and your theory is great and the results should be equally great! However, in my case, the space and number of fans, provide room+(5-10 degrees C) all around the system. So, infact, such an application could limit the air supply to my rads and actually give worst results than without it!

The way the case is build and the parts are placed, there is no hot air introduced to the mobo or the rads (as it would be, normally by hard drives, for example).

If I was to plan a smaller case, or a case with different positioning of the parts, then what you suggest would be a superb addition!

oh I was talking about Starcruiser Jr or Starcruiser II, lots of cases have compartmentalized designs. the fans on the radiator will suck cool air from the bottom of the case through the radiator and that excess warm air will not be staying long in the compartment with an exhaust (I chose 92mm) fan sucking the air out.

#30

DOM

looks good lil big but still looks clean

#31

steelkane

Awesome executed vision, looks really sharp, Great build, Great overall work, This is a build to be really proud off. show it off everywhere & enter contests with it,, well worth the coverage. 10/10

#32

tzitzibp

@DOM thank you very much, man! No, is big, not little big! lol

steelkaneAwesome executed vision, looks really sharp, Great build, Great overall work, This is a build to be really proud off. show it off everywhere & enter contests with it,, well worth the coverage. 10/10

thank you very much, steelkane,
any suggestions on any online contests?

#33

MKmods

Case Mod Guru

tzitzibptrue, very true!

nothing wrong with 6! The only thing that could "hurt" my feelings is a random "1" by some (sensored).... lol

Thats one of the faults with the numbering system. There is always someone that gives 1s and 2s no matter how excellent the comp is.

#34

DOM

tzitzibp@DOM thank you very much, man! No, is big, not little big! lol

i say lil cuz i got a cosmos

and now with my bench rack and phase take half a wall :p

#35

tzitzibp

DOMi say lil cuz i got a cosmos

and now with my bench rack and phase take half a wall :p

give us a picture...

#36

stevebaker

Man! Build me one! lol

#37

DOM

tzitzibpgive us a picture...

forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=90188

#38

tzitzibp

DOMforums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=90188

thank you DOM....
extreme cooling BIG TIME!

#39

tzitzibp

stevebakerMan! Build me one! lol

How do you want it ?! lol

#40

mummie

i just keep coming back for another look at this.

massive build!

#41

stevebaker

tzitzibpHow do you want it ?! lol

Just like that! It's awesome! lol erm, cept green instead of blue...I love green!!! lol

#42

tzitzibp

stevebakerJust like that! It's awesome! lol erm, cept green instead of blue...I love green!!! lol

in that case I would paint the case deep dark purple! shows great with acid green!

btw VOTE PEOPLE!

#43

stevebaker

tzitzibpin that case I would paint the case deep dark purple! shows great with acid green!

btw VOTE PEOPLE!

lol name the price man!

#44

tzitzibp

stevebakerlol name the price man!

this is getting interesting...lol

what would you offer? same dimensions? same layout? we need to talk!
delivery in about a month!

#45

tzitzibp

I would really appreciate it, if you guys commented on the finished result, instead of just throwing a vote! I need to correct this project as best I can, and the only way to do this is if people will give me a direction.

Thanks everyone for viewing, commenting and ofcourse voting!

#46

stevebaker

I seriously would pay you to build me a case like this lol That's just about the coolest case I've ever seen. I dread to think what the postage to the UK would be though lol

#47

tzitzibp

stevebakerI seriously would pay you to build me a case like this lol That's just about the coolest case I've ever seen. I dread to think what the postage to the UK would be though lol

check for about 25-30 kgr!

I built the case for about 400 euros, but the carpenter who cut the pieces according to my blueprints is asking 300 euro (110 euros first time) for doing it again... so the cost adds up to about 600 euro. It is just going to be really expensive!

The cost included:
1. screws, nuts, neumatic bottles, handles, grills, switches, rubber feet, MDF woodboard = 150euro
2. cutting, cleaning, filling = 110euro
3. painting = 130euro

Now, it would be.... 2. cutting, cleaning, filling = 300euro

It is just going to be really expensive! I believe this could be a good chance to build your own design!

thanks for your kind words,though!

#48

stevebaker

Your carpenter has really seen a way to make some more there lol
Yeah I think I may have a play around myself, you've inspired me. Nevertheless you deserve the 10 I gave you. Excellent work.

#49

crtecha

Dang looking good. 10/10 great case

#50

Unregistered

great piece of work!!!!

i am stunned!!!!i think you spent hours to make this beast.especially the box.quite practical despite the big size of it.but i really think you should post some fotos that show it's size.because of it's size and your creation,detailed fotos are very important for someone to understand exactly what you've made.that wa the only thing i thought before i vote for 10.so you'll have to post some more photos or else...

#51

tzitzibp

stevebakerYour carpenter has really seen a way to make some more there lol
Yeah I think I may have a play around myself, you've inspired me. Nevertheless you deserve the 10 I gave you. Excellent work.

for sure! I 'll just have to either build the next one myself or find some other guy to help me....

Anyway, glad to have inspired you! honoured!
let me know if you need any help...

#52

tzitzibp

crtechaDang looking good. 10/10 great case

thank you, v. much!

#53

tzitzibp

tsomii am stunned!!!!i think you spent hours to make this beast.especially the box.quite practical despite the big size of it.but i really think you should post some fotos that show it's size.because of it's size and your creation,detailed fotos are very important for someone to understand exactly what you've made.that wa the only thing i thought before i vote for 10.so you'll have to post some more photos or else...

I will post more pics as soon as I put them in order!

but, for starters... have a look at this! Compared to an Armor+ full tower.....well,

SadasiusYeah your case makes it look like a micro tower...:twitch: It's almost the size of a Mountain Mods Ascension case. I am sure your not complaining about not having enough room! :laugh:

#54

aquariuz

Nice build man :) love how it looks solid n badass :D 10/10

#55

tzitzibp

aquariuzNice build man :) love how it looks solid n badass :D 10/10

thanks, man!

it doesn't just look solid.... it is Rock solid! :)

#56

mummie

tzitzibpthanks, man!

it doesn't just look solid.... it is Rock solid! :)

yeah, but how does it handle all those fans and OCing?

#57

tzitzibp

mummieyeah, but how does it handle all those fans and OCing?

about fans all I can say is that at low-mid setting is audible, but not annoying... at high setting... well at first you think is going to take off, and when you get used to it you are ready to start benching.... ;)

As for OCing... small taste...

#58

tzitzibp

I thought I should post some more pics...

so here we are....

#59

mummie

nice update. especially like the back view.

speaker like... ;)

#60

Howard

well done bru, it's a professional works..
9/10 ~

#61

MKmods

Case Mod Guru

very nice, good job on the picts as well.

#62

cebit

From conception to construction, an excellent case !

One grin though: I think it should be called The BorgShip :P

#63

Unregistered

A piece of true art! "Nobel prize" for sure! 10/10.
I have never seen such perfectly "diy" case, and I swear.. if you didn't write that you had made it I would have thought it was something anyone could buy (would be expensive..).

Wish I had your skills. Truly amazing..

EDIT: Forgot to ask, but say if someone would pay you to build a case (not exactly the same) but "unique", and you were given free hands (style it the way you would like it)..would you do it?

#64

tzitzibp

thank guys.... your kind comments make it all worth while! Thanks again!

TechnicalFreakI have never seen such perfectly "diy" case, and I swear.. if you didn't write that you had made it I would have thought it was something anyone could buy (would be expensive..)

That was the original plan... build a case that looks profesionally made, but at the same time, Unique!

The cost rounded up to about 300euros for the case, only!

The total cost of the PC is about.... all my money! lol

#65

tzitzibp

cebitFrom conception to construction, an excellent case !

One grin though: I think it should be called The BorgShip :P

I thought we had this conversation, already! lol

great Avatar, btw!

#66

tzitzibp

TechnicalFreakEDIT: Forgot to ask, but say if someone would pay you to build a case (not exactly the same) but "unique", and you were given free hands (style it the way you would like it)..would you do it?

probably... but it would be expensive and time consuming!

#67

icon1

dang i love this case.. lots of room, nice idea, lots of hard work.. It's a nice case it really paid off 10/10

#68

tzitzibp

icon1dang i love this case.. lots of room, nice idea, lots of hard work.. It's a nice case it really paid off 10/10

thanks for the comments and the vote. Thank you!

#69

tzitzibp

well, I decided to WC my 4870s, so as soon as I decide on the blocks to use, the pictures will come!

#70

tzitzibp

WC update..... (as posted in the worklog)

one DANGER DEN GPU-6890 DD-4870 WATER BLOCK (bottom card)

and

one EK Waterblocks EK-FC4870 CF VGA Waterblock (top card)

#71

MKmods

Case Mod Guru

It would be really nice to see if there is a diff in the temps of the cards. (lol, just like the air coolers)

PS: BIG thanks...

#72

tzitzibp

MKmodsIt would be really nice to see if there is a diff in the temps of the cards. (lol, just like the air coolers)

PS: BIG thanks...

should be up and running by tonight! I sure hope temps are crushed to the ground...lol

ps: my pleasure!

#73

tzitzibp

just a quick check on the temps [ AIR COOLED GFX ]

room temp 26 C

before: (CLOCK) -- IDLE -- GAMING -- BENCH
CPU (3 GHZ) -- 31C -- 36C -- 38C
CPU (4 GHZ) -- 34C -- 39C -- 43C
GFX1 (780/1000) -- 55/60/62 -- 58/65/72 -- 61/67/75 (GPU/MEM/VR)
GFX2 (780/1000) -- 48/55/59 -- 50/61/68 -- 52/64/72
GFX1 (820/1100) -- 56/62/66 -- 62/69/75 -- 64/70/75
GFX2 (820/1100) -- 50/57/62 -- 54/65/72 -- 56/69/73

I 'll be running a few games and benches, record temps and get back to u guys, later today!

pictures as well!

#74

tzitzibp

pics update 1

Notice the alignment of the nozzles to allow for easy routing!

#75

MKmods

Case Mod Guru

lol, that was nice of DD and EK to get together and make their blocks work together...

#76

tzitzibp

MKmodslol, that was nice of DD and EK to get together and make their blocks work together...

yes it really is...lol
the result is just great!

#77

tzitzibp

#78

tzitzibp

i wish people voting a 6 would comment on they think is needed for this rig to be atleast outstanding! :(

#79

MKmods

Case Mod Guru

tzitzibpi wish people voting a 6 would comment on they think is needed for this rig to be atleast outstanding! :(

I wouldnt pay too much attention to the # scores. The words dont match the # close enough to be accurate.

This mod just keeps getting better, Excellent work

#80

tzitzibp

thanks for support, man!

btw, I decided to add a DANGER DEN RAD-3310 STEALTH GTS 120 between the cpu and gpus to get a more efficient cooling process...hopefully!

just a quick check on the temps [ WC COOLED GFX ]

room temp 28 C (Summer has hit us hard... its 34C outside :o)

NOW: (CLOCK) -- IDLE -- GAMING -- BENCH

CPU (3 GHZ) -- 35C -- 40C -- 42C (+2 due to ambient, +2 due to GFXs included in the loop(compared to only CPU WC))
CPU (4 GHZ) -- 39C -- 45C -- 51C (SERIOUS HEAT BUILD UP...soon to add an extra rad to the loop)
GFX1 (780/1000) -- 38/44/50 -- 41/48/60 -- 42/50/62 (GPU/MEM/VR) (JOB WELL DONE)
GFX2 (780/1000) -- 42/46/52 -- 44/50/60 -- 46/53/63
GFX1 (820/1100) -- 41/45/53 -- 45/51/61 -- 48/54/65
GFX2 (820/1100) -- 44/47/55 -- 47/52/62 -- 50/57/66

In average I got an increase of about 3C on the CPU and a HUGE DROP of about 8-14C on the GFX components!

#81

Dia01

U have put a heck of alot of work into this build. Well done!

#82

tzitzibp

@Dia01

thanks man!

#83

tzitzibp

today I am adding the extra rad and replacing 1/2'' tubing with tygon black.... anxious to see the result...

#84

mummie

tzitzibptoday I am adding the extra rad and replacing 1/2'' tubing with tygon black.... anxious to see the result...

well... get on with it, already!

#85

computertechy

i realy cant get over this case!

its awesome!

10/10/10/10

#86

tzitzibp

thank you very much...

#87

tzitzibp

computertechyi realy cant get over this case!

its awesome!

10/10/10/10

btw, a pic update is due tonight!
thanks again...

#88

tzitzibp

here are some pics of the rad included in the loop and the black tygon used!

#89

IINexusII

awesome stuff man.

pity though we in the UK cant get that coolermaster fan by itself, unless we buy a hyper 212 hsf and take it off :P

#90

mummie

IINexusIIawesome stuff man.

pity though we in the UK cant get that coolermaster fan by itself, unless we buy a hyper 212 hsf and take it off :P

pitty about that fan... its a cooler for sure (about 70 cfm)

#91

tzitzibp

thanks @IINexusII

btw, welcome to TPU! :)

#92

tzitzibp

I will post some new pics of the rig, later tonight... with lights on max - mid - low, so you guys can tell me which condition matches the case better.

#93

mummie

tzitzibpI will post some new pics of the rig, later tonight... with lights on max - mid - low, so you guys can tell me which condition matches the case better.

still waiting...lol

#94

tzitzibp

i just ordered 6 of these bad as* grills to replace my current ones on the front....and I might be swapping the fans for some UV led ACRyan special edition if I can find 6 of them here in Greece...

#95

tzitzibp

mummiestill waiting...lol

LATER.. a lot later...after I do the changes I want!

#96

Sadasius

Apparently I voted for your rig before... :) Very nice job. Love those doors!

#97

tzitzibp

did a couple of changes....
installed skull grills on front and replaced mem cooler with KINGSTON HYPER X FAN
also replaced intake fans with coolermaster R4-L2R-20AC-GP (69.69 CFM)

so here is the pics update

#98

tzitzibp

SadasiusApparently I voted for your rig before... :) Very nice job. Love those doors!

thanks man! hope you like the update, aswell!

#99

Duke_GuRu

I can think of one name for that beast "KILLER-LOOP"

#100

tzitzibp

Duke_GuRuI can think of one name for that beast "KILLER-LOOP"

thats the third name suggested for this rig...lol

maybe I should combine all to "KILLER CYBORG LOOP" STARCRUISER! LOL

Thanks for the cool name suggestion, I take it as a compliment!

#101

Duke_GuRu

I mean it in a good way, I love it

#102

tzitzibp

Athens Digital Week 2009

Hi everyone!

just letting you guys know that I have entered a MOD contest which will take place in Athens Greece (14-18 oct.). I will be making some extra finishing touches here and there and after the contest I will be presenting the rig in a new thread!

wish me Good Luck!

#103

cebit

You work hard (intellectually & physically) and deserve to be @ the top.

No wonder you use WinDoze :P

Best wishes for a winning entry.

#104

tzitzibp

check this link... www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAtlUaw8bk

Athens Digital Week MODDING video...

I managed 2nd place!

#105

cebit

Props m8!

#106

MaximusExtreme

no comments just (((((((((((SUPERRRRBRBRBRBRBRBRB)))))))))))))))))

the best i ever seen love it love it :P

10000/10

2nd place on case modding (Y)

#107

tzitzibp

THANKS MAN!

Thanks a lot!

#108

tollickd

I agree 10000/10

Poli Kala

#109

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

I had to give this 10/10!!! Awesome design, and a ton of work mate! At first I didn't even realize this was made out of wood! That is one thing that just blew me away. Fricking awesome job!!!

#110

tzitzibp

stinger608I had to give this 10/10!!! Awesome design, and a ton of work mate! At first I didn't even realize this was made out of wood! That is one thing that just blew me away. Fricking awesome job!!!

I appreciate this!

thanks a lot man!

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