MicroFly/Qpack MODernize

[MKmods]

The fun part is getting others interested in pushing the envelope....

 

[DanishDevil]

Man I was going to but I ran into money problems Hopefully after working for a few months this summer I'll be able to put some more work into my rig

 

[MKmods]

Take ur time DD, when ur ready have fun with it.

OK I came up with a new plan. It seemed the 620 was a bit of overkill for this comp so I broke out my NorthQ 400 fanless and removed all its wires.
I got some copper wire thats solid core and has no insulation (Il sleeve it later). I used 8Ga(for the 3.3 and 5V lines) and 4Ga (for the 12V and ground lines).
the 4Ga can handle 70A all by itself (lol, no way this comp would use even half of that)

Notice how much cleaner it is gonna be without all the wires in the way

Before

After

One cool thing about this is I can sleeve the rods any color I want, or even cover then with a panel and make them disapear

(in case ur wondering, I will solder the copper rods to the back side of the PS PCB for the contact)

Now I need to make a new mobo tray, I think I will break out the CarbonFiber for this

 

[DaveK]

Oh man, this is looking sweet! Can't wait to see the turnout.

 

[kyle2020]

wow, Im having to subscribe to this thread - your work is amazing MK. Those modular plugs your using is a great idea, very impressive.

But, as always, I hereby demand MORE PICTURES!

 

[DaMulta]

Take ur time DD, when ur ready have fun with it.

OK I came up with a new plan. It seemed the 620 was a bit of overkill for this comp so I broke out my NorthQ 400 fanless and removed all its wires.
I got some copper wire thats solid core and has no insulation (Il sleeve it later). I used 8Ga(for the 3.3 and 5V lines) and 4Ga (for the 12V and ground lines).
the 4Ga can handle 70A all by itself (lol, no way this comp would use even half of that)

Notice how much cleaner it is gonna be without all the wires in the way

Before
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo142/Partspicts/Picture023.jpg

After
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo142/Partspicts/Picture031.jpg
One cool thing about this is I can sleeve the rods any color I want, or even cover then with a panel and make them disapear

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo142/Partspicts/Picture033.jpg
(in case ur wondering, I will solder the copper rods to the back side of the PS PCB for the contact)

Now I need to make a new mobo tray, I think I will break out the CarbonFiber for this

WTF are you up too Hmmmm

 

[MKmods]

lol, call it maximum removal of unnecessary wiring....

First I break out the torch

Than I pound the crap out of the copper rod

After a bit of grinding its a smoother flatter surface that can make more contact with the bottom of the PS circut board

I removed the gray,blue,green and purp wire (that go to the 24 pin power cable) and soldered them to the back side of the circuit board to be hidden.

 

[tzitzibp]

master, Oh Master!



F*****g speachless!

 

[hybrid1989]

Wow..... Coolest PSU mod I i've ever seen. That is going to look FANTASTIC. Without the cables you will have so much room under the motherboard tray for just about anything you want. I can't wait for more progress to be put up on this!

I normally despise SFF cases for the exact reason of the first pictures you put up...So cluttered and messy, terrible airflow, etc. but your mod is really, really cool.

Subscribed

 

[MKmods]

thank you both and glad you stopped by. I am looking forward to doing something quite different on this build.

 

[tzitzibp]

thank you both and glad you stopped by. I am looking forward to doing something quite different on this build.

different? try unique!!!

 

[hybrid1989]

different? try unique!!!

Agreed

 

[DaMulta]

We going to see some ghost SATA going on?

I for one demand water cooling with home add blocks!!!

Mahahaha

 

[MKmods]

lol, I am modifying the wiring a bit to be cleaner and removable. Waiting for the Carbonfiber to cure so I can start cutting on it too.

I found this
http://compositeenvisions.com/raw-fabric-cloth-2/colored-carbon-fiber-glass-99/
(was gonna keep it a secret but its just way to fricken cool)

We going to see some ghost SATA going on?

I am working on something for you DaMulta
(but those stupid Sata wires are soooo close to each other on the mobo)

 

[DaMulta]

I used to make Carbonfiber

I hated making that crap lol


You need one of these babies

 

[MKmods]

I would love to have one of those... (as you get older little shit gets a lot harder to see )

Ok I finally settled on 1 thing, I soldered male pins on the terminals ofthe mobo so all I need to do is plug the reg cables to the back (easy remove)

here it is with an 8 pin plug

Because there are so many wires and they are inverted/reversed I am color coding them to guard against mistakes

I am using an "OpenBox" mobo here so do not try this on yours unless you can "write it off"

For those new to my mods here is how I used to do the wiring

It looks cool but is a bit of a pain to remove stuff

 

[tzitzibp]

I could compement your work all day!

you should start tutorial threads for all us ignorants!

 

[Th0rn0]

Fantastic work!

Make me want to mod my Dad's Qpack . Although Last time I almost ruined it. Might mod my spare LanBoy I have laying around. Need a good Lan rig as my NZXT Tempest is become too large to get to lans...

Subscribed btw.

 

[DaMulta]

So when you do plugs on the back of a motherboard. You just install the plug backwards correct?

 

[ShadowFold]

Looks VERY nice! I love what you did with the 24pin and 8pin, should look incredibly clean once it's done!

 

[hybrid1989]

Work Faster!!

So sick

 

[MKmods]

I could compement your work all day!

you should start tutorial threads for all us ignorants!

Its really hard to do tuts as most of the stuff I do just happens (hard to explain) But I am always happy to answer/help you out.

So when you do plugs on the back of a motherboard. You just install the plug backwards correct?

Thats why I put small bits of color coded shrink tubing on the tips.

On the 8 pin where 1 side is yellow and 1 side is black its easy just reverse the plug but on the 24 pin the plug has to be rewired to match up.

Fantastic work!
Make me want to mod my Dad's Qpack . Although Last time I almost ruined it. Might mod my spare LanBoy I have laying around. Need a good Lan rig as my NZXT Tempest is become too large to get to lans...
Subscribed btw.

Welcome to the thread. Skill comes with a ton of trial/error, keep working at it as everything tends to get easier.

I have been to a few LANs and must say the reason I started making these SFF comps is it is always such a pain carting big ass heavy comps all over the place.
Than I realized they actually run cooler than big towers do (when properly designed) and can have the exact same hardware as well.

Whats not to like

Work Faster!! So sick

Normally when I do one of these logs the comp is already done (It sucks to keep stopping to do picts etc) But I am doing this one in real time and prototype work takes 100X more effort than reg stuff.
Not to mention it needs to actually work after all this soldering

By the way welcome to TPU hybrid1989

 

[hybrid1989]

No i totally understand, I just can't wait to see the final project.

Like you say, take your time and things turn out better!

what's your plan for the copper wire coming out of the PSU? what are you going to sleeve it with so it doesnt short out?

 

[MKmods]

what's your plan for the copper wire coming out of the PSU? what are you going to sleeve it with so it doesnt short out?

I am not sure, I was thinking of leaving it copper, than I thought of using flex sleeve (like reg wires are sleeved with).
then I thought about using color coded shrink tubing (red,yel,blk), than I thought about clear shrink tubing and on and on....

What would you guys like to see it like?
(remember the mobo try is gonna be blk/gry carbonfiber)

(PS: Im just as impatient as you are hybrid)

here is a link to the correct pin out order on the 24 pin plugs (remember this is the correct way on TOP of the mobo )
http://pinouts.ru/Power/atx_v2_pinout.shtml
(careful if you reverse and invert them like I have done on this mobo)

Here is a shot of the plugs correctly wired for the back side of the pins

 

[A Cheese Danish]

WOW! This is truely amazing MK! Very impressed! Well, I'm always impressed with your work!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
You are an inspiration to all of us