ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 20, 2013

Well I had a little time between Lan parties and Builds ( still waiting for one to come back) I decide to give it a go in the ECS Modmen competition, http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I had this concept before in 2009 and after a few complete ice mods I was ready to attempt to build it. The build will be called Fire & Ice, making the case from liquid resin and trying to use a least amount of metal possible with a waterfall reservoir.

I purchased the ECS model P67H2-A2 Deluxe

I like to thank my sponsors for supporting my projects over the years.

A have a long way to go and a short time frame, Do you think i can make it?

adulaamin · Feb 20, 2013

JJ_Sky5000 said:
A have a long way to go and a short time window to complete, Do you think i can make it ?

Of course you can! :toast:

Subbed!

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 20, 2013

First thing is getting my layout on The board that i will be using for my mold and double checking measurements.

adding 2 by 4 and attaching them with screws from the back

getting a 3d visual in my mind ,

Side view of the side panel

Molds are ready

Am I making cookies or a case mod you decide

Ready to Pour

make sure you add you Mold release

Sorry for the blur i was probley dizzy from the fumes
Mixing the resin with the catalyst

I let it set over the next 24 hours

Ok need to keep pushing on this if i am going to get done

Vote every day till the end for your favorite
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/

Nordic · Feb 20, 2013

I wish I could get a tray of cpu's.

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 20, 2013

james888 said:
I wish I could get a tray of cpu's.

it was only 2 lol

syeef · Feb 20, 2013

Nice... waiting for the final output.

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 21, 2013

After letting the resin harded for about 2days here is the end result

One cool side panel

all cleaned up

getting a good idea on attaching the fans

front panel fan placement

rounting the front & side panels for Plex glass Insert

Side panel sanding from 50 , 150, 400 , 1000 grit.

More plexi has arrived to finish my newest feature to the case.

stinger608 · Feb 21, 2013

Very cool!!! (pun intended LOL) its looks just like slabs of ice.

HammerON · Feb 21, 2013

Sub'd for an interesting build :toast:

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 26, 2013

Dont forget to go and vote!!!! 2 1/2 days left. http://www.ecsmodmen.com/ I am pushing hard to finish it.

Adding the case fans!!!

I wanted to do something different and cut them out myself instead of using the large hole cutter.

trusting old craftmans scroll saw

Setting the blade through the pre drill holes

A little etching action

testing the LEPA fans

and the other side again cutting out the fan holes

Thanks again for taking a look.

grunt_408 · Feb 26, 2013

Subbed , very interesting stuff

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 1, 2013

More ecthing work. If you like the build , Dont forget to vote , Voting ends 3/5
(Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Can any body quess why i did the wording on 2 different sheets?

every body need a little fire dragon

Start my second very time consuming project with the plexi & weld on #4

Probley a day between each pic

this is all cut by a table saw and sandpaper , no lazer here

a little water test for my first ever Custom reservoir

thank you for subbing and following along 5

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 2, 2013

voting page (Spolier alert) http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Started working on the Floating tier for the MB. Thank you old trusting Intel for making a perfect template for Drilling holes for Standoffs

TAP, TAp, TAp

Found some arcylic Rods and wanted to incoportae them into the Build

Getting a idea on how its going to look

A last minute decision to make my own case feet

Mounted to the base

I am going to leave you with a teaser Pic

n0tiert · Mar 2, 2013

JJ_Sky5000 said:
After letting the resin harded for about 2days here is the end result

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8329/8411918153_eea3d1060e_z.jpg

One cool side panel

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8413018938_b74f1649b8_z.jpg

all cleaned up

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8411918057_2165376cf7_z.jpg

getting a good idea on attaching the fans

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8411917879_669c1b672b_z.jpg

front panel fan placement

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8413018342_85118e1be5_z.jpg

rounting the front & side panels for Plex glass Insert

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8487032487_a8b1d930a5_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8488124262_623df8d20c_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8487032353_3e7fb395d4_z.jpg

Side panel sanding from 50 , 150, 400 , 1000 grit.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8488124154_c014bbb990_z.jpg

More plexi has arrived to finish my newest feature to the case.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8488092414_57c715ab9b_c.jpg

awesome ICE effect bro !!

HammerON · Mar 2, 2013

Looking good :toast:

Can't wait to see the final build!!!

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 4, 2013

Small update,

using a small bit of clear epoxy to secure the sides to each other and base.

adding a hinge back panel

Installing hardware

water testing

Preview update coming later tonight.

Brusfantomet · Mar 4, 2013

Love the liquid resin finish. Best of luck to you

Peter1986C · Mar 5, 2013

Subscribed. It looks promising.

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 5, 2013

Preview update

16 hours left in the voting for the ecs Modmen comptetion , Please go vote!!!!
http://www.ecsmodmen.com/entries/5123j26QWE95

Here is a little preview of Fire and Ice

http://youtu.be/_gG69oMNptY

A big thank you to all the sponsors involved in the project, Intel, LEPA, ADATA & Seasonic, & ecs for hosting a amaizing contest.

More to come, !!! sleeving and better lighting !!!

JJ_Sky5000 · Nov 18, 2013

A big thank you to XFX for sponsoring a R7970 and a pro 1000 watt PS for the final tour of the Ic pc, it was at LAN OC, Indiana Tech, FW Makers fair, IU Lan and of course setup as a Demo Station at FortLAN !!!

Thank you for Checking it out, I have 2 more projects coming up

de.das.dude · Nov 21, 2013

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ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

JJ_Sky5000

adulaamin

JJ_Sky5000

Nordic

JJ_Sky5000

syeef

JJ_Sky5000

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

HammerON

The Watchful Moderator

JJ_Sky5000

grunt_408

JJ_Sky5000

JJ_Sky5000

n0tiert

HammerON

The Watchful Moderator

JJ_Sky5000

Brusfantomet

Peter1986C

JJ_Sky5000

JJ_Sky5000

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