Well, there's always my homepage... That's what I use to host my pics anyways...

(link in the sig...)

well, why not remove the top cover of your PSU, then make the shelves ( the one which u attach your sunbeam on ) part of your CPU cover as well ? cuz i find the PSU switch and fan speed dial is kinda spoiling the view..

if not why not make the switch ( on off) at the side facing the G5 case window and the dial right beside the fan, then the whole shelve could rest on the PSU which will look better ...

just a sugesstion tho...

ps: if the sunbeam fan controller is too tall, then why not redo the PSU case and add some height into it maybe?

This post has been edited by exkay: Oct 30 2005, 08:03 AM

I fully agree with you on this. It would much simplify the shelves. Will have to make a "slot" in the lowest shelf to accomodate the fan controller. Added advantage would be that the fan and power wires will be hidden in the lowest "wiring" compartment.

weee, i got 1 word for u.. RESPECT!!

keep up the good work dude..

Sorry bout the lack of updates. The Raya break and all....

Have been making some modifications to the overall plan. Am switching mobos to this:



The DFI Lanparty SLi-DR Expert.

The reasons are this:

1. The positions of the PCI/PCIe slots will give me access to ALL the PCI slots with no loss of performance. I will be using my 7800GTX in SLi mode, and therefore, can leave the lower PCIe card withing the case. I only need to access the DVI connector of the upper card. This configuration will not allow me to run with multiple monitors, but since I'm using a 23" ACD display, I don't need to run multiple monitors anyway. Major advantage: Can now use my XFi AND a PCI wireless card and still leave a heathy distance from the SLi array.

2. Four sticks, 2GB RAM at 1T. (hopefully)

3. RAM will be cooled by the fan on the Aquagate radiator.

4. Four phase power to the CPU, Cooler mosfets.

Unfortunately, this means that my Mobo backplate will have to be retooled. It is presently positioned to align with the lower PCIe slot. I'll have to make another backplate to align with the upper PCIe slot. Need to drill some more holes.

Have also recut the acrylic for the PSU. It being my first attempt at cutting acrylic, the results were not ideal. Have now realized how to use the jigsaw to cut straight and curves on 5mm acrylic and have recut all the pieces again. Bottom, front, back and sides have been recut and this time all in 5mm acrylic (the sides were formally 2mm acrylic). No top, now that the second shelf will act as the top of the PSU.

Have also got hold of another 12cm CoolerMaster Aluminum fan to act as a intake fan for the SLi compartment. Have not decided how I'm going to mount it but given my affinity to 5mm acrylic - I think I'll make a vertical plate with slots to mount the shelves. Am still thinking about this one.

Pics to follow. At present, busy sanding the cut edges of the shelves to a smooth sheen.

cant wait to see the pics!!

wah SLI-DR Expert

Bro MacDaNife,
I think you need to have some vent holes on the acrylic for the PSU. Since both fans are on exhaust setup, there will be little air inside the PSU which will cause the fans to spin faster. If you look at the original PSU, it has some vents on it so that fresh air can get into the PSU.

Just my 2cents...
Good luck with your mod!

I've not got it as a dual exhaust. It's in a push-pull configuration. The front is an intake, the rear an exhaust. At the moment it's running with the stock fans which while quiet, are of rather low flow. May need to change this out with a faster (but noisier ) fan if required. Don't want to put vents as that would quite ruin the idea of heat isolated compartments.

Have completely redone the acrylic work for the PSU. It is now all with 5mm Acrylic. Am using chloroform to join the edges. This forms a very neat bond but requires the surfaces to be a perfect angle.

Yes I know, I owe pics!

Thanks for the input btw.

Great mod..looking good

An update... (sorry still no pics. Keep forgeting to bring the camera to work).

COMPLETELY redid the shelves and the PSU. The previous shelves/PSU acrylic was cut with a dremel. This not only took an awfully long time but also it was very difficult to get a 90 degree angle on the cut surface. Why is this important? Becos if you use chloroform to join the edges (as opposed to glue) you need an absoulutely flush edge in order for the bond to form. As you will see from the yet-to-be-taken-pics, the newly cut shelves/PSU have perfect 90 degree cut surfaces.

The way to do this is to use a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. Use it at the minimum speed in order to avoid melting the acrylic (you MUST have a variable speed jig saw - I use the Bosch one). Advancing at just the right speed is critical. Too fast and the cut tends to run off the chosen line. Too slow and the acrylic will buck and shatter. Experience is needed. Cut some spare pieces for practice first.

Initially I tried using a guide to cut a straight line. Even used clamps to hold the acrylic in position. Eventually I learnt to stabilize the acrylic with my left hand while the right held the jigsaw. With a steady hand (which *cough* I have) you can do away with the guide and even circles and curves are cut easily.

Have completed the mods required to assemble the G5. Only thing is: DFI Expert board still not available...

Shelves are done (redone actually)....

In order to provide for structural integrity, Have integrated the fan mounts into the structure of the acrylic shelves. In essence, it is almost a case within a case. The fan mounts are 5mm acrylic and will be bonded to another 5mm acrylic base and top. I will be drilling screw holes into the base and top which will be then screwed to the shelf above and below the fan mounts.

Rather like a house of cards. But with the rigidity of 5mm acrylic and the integrity of screw/bolts to hold it rigid and minimize vibration/noise.

This plan will also obviate the need to drill holes into the G5 case itself. The aquagate radiator will also be mounted to the acrylic frame as you can see in these photos. Other than the screwholes, all other drilling/cutting is ready.

Only the mobo awaits...

I'm in need of new eyes. I don't really understand how that's entering the casing.
But, awaiting more piccies

Oh yeah, and 9 pages later, I've never said this yet, but "Nice mod log." Especially for a local. Ever thought of submitting your work to Acryan?

Pizzaboy... I guess pictures are better at describing what I've done than words.... Essentially am using the fan mounts to provide structural strenghth to the acrylic shelves.

Bear in mind I have NO fan mounts on this case. None that I can use anyways... And nowhere to secure the shelves that are required to divide the case into thermally separate compartments.

The building blocks...



The lowest shelf. Note slots for PSU wires and for fan wire/ power molex. There will therefore be NO cable clutter other than beneath the lowest shelf.



The PSU sits on the lowest shelf. Note the fan rheostat and on/off switch have been moved to the front leaving the top free. Need to find another CM Alu 8cm Fan...



Middle shelf containg the fan controller. Note that the fan connectors and power molex for the fan controller is directly opposite a slot in the lowest shelf. The acrylic frame for the casefans act to support the frame above and below. Screw holes in the bottom and top of the frame hold it securely to the shelf.





Top shelf holds the 12cm CM Alu Fan to cool the SLi array. Nothing else in this compartment.

That's some great looking cuts dude. Keep up the good work! Nice planning for cable management as always haha.

Keep up the good work!! one thing what do u use to cut those 80mm ,120mm holes on the arcylic?,also the arcylic ?

This...



But also needed the dremel for the screw holes, Assorted files of different shapes for finishing touches... and a sanding block to get the cut edges smooth and at the right 90 degree angle.

This post has been edited by MacDaNife: Nov 15 2005, 03:32 PM

Cant wait for more updates and pics

holy....

I'm already see this case and what can i say it's superb.Got time cut the acrylic. Maybe one day i want to join mod my CM5 I will give to you full support and keep it nice job.

This post has been edited by ikan_semilang: Nov 15 2005, 06:29 PM