ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 20, 2013, 03:15 AM

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, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ_Sky5000

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!

Subbed!

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 20, 2013, 03:41 AM

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/

james888 · Feb 20, 2013, 04:06 AM

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

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 20, 2013, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james888

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

it was only 2 lol

syeef · Feb 20, 2013, 04:46 AM

Nice... waiting for the final output.

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 21, 2013, 03:58 AM

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, 04:30 AM

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

HammerON · Feb 21, 2013, 04:41 AM

Sub'd for an interesting build

JJ_Sky5000 · Feb 26, 2013, 04:04 AM

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, 05:57 AM

Subbed , very interesting stuff

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 1, 2013, 02:26 AM

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, 05:30 AM

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, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ_Sky5000

awesome ICE effect bro !!

HammerON · Mar 2, 2013, 07:49 AM

Looking good

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

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 4, 2013, 10:20 PM

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, 10:47 PM

Love the liquid resin finish. Best of luck to you

Chevalr1c · Mar 4, 2013, 11:14 PM

Subscribed. It looks promising.

JJ_Sky5000 · Mar 5, 2013, 02:56 AM

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 !!!

Feb 20, 2013, 03:15 AM	#1
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	ECS Modmen Case Mod Entry Fire & Ice 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? __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events! Last edited by JJ_Sky5000; Feb 20, 2013 at 03:59 AM.

Processor:	E6850
Motherboard:	EVGA 780i
Cooling:	Danger Den
Memory:	2 GB Crucial Ballstix 1066
Video Card:	2 X 8800 GTX
Hard Disk:	150GB WD Raptor 500GB
Optical Drive:	Sony
CRT/LCD Model:	Hanns 28"
Case:	Danger Den
Sound Card:	Creative X-fi
PSU:	Tagan 800 Watt
Software:	XP
Benchmarks:	16335 3dmark06

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Feb 20, 2013, 03:41 AM	#3
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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/ __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events! Last edited by JJ_Sky5000; Feb 20, 2013 at 03:58 AM.

Processor:	E6850
Motherboard:	EVGA 780i
Cooling:	Danger Den
Memory:	2 GB Crucial Ballstix 1066
Video Card:	2 X 8800 GTX
Hard Disk:	150GB WD Raptor 500GB
Optical Drive:	Sony
CRT/LCD Model:	Hanns 28"
Case:	Danger Den
Sound Card:	Creative X-fi
PSU:	Tagan 800 Watt
Software:	XP
Benchmarks:	16335 3dmark06

Feb 20, 2013, 04:06 AM	#4
james888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,275 (3.27/day) Thanks: 456 Thanked 429 Times in 320 Posts System Specs	I wish I could get a tray of cpu's.

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Feb 20, 2013, 04:46 AM	#6
syeef Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Posts: 280 (0.16/day) Thanks: 151 Thanked 70 Times in 54 Posts System Specs	Nice... waiting for the final output.

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Feb 21, 2013, 03:58 AM	#7
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events!

Feb 21, 2013, 04:30 AM	#8
stinger608 Eligible for custom title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 5,478 (3.31/day) Thanks: 7,849 Thanked 2,528 Times in 1,775 Posts System Specs	Very cool!!! (pun intended LOL) its looks just like slabs of ice. __________________ #3 Forever A Fan! Just Because I Don't Care Doesn't Mean I Don't Understand My HeatWare Check our team Status on Free-DC

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Feb 21, 2013, 04:41 AM	#9
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Feb 26, 2013, 04:04 AM	#10
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events!

Feb 26, 2013, 05:57 AM	#11
grunt_408 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,308 (0.62/day) Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 348 Times in 216 Posts System Specs	Subbed , very interesting stuff

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Mar 1, 2013, 02:26 AM	#12
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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 __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events!

Mar 2, 2013, 05:30 AM	#13
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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 __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events!

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Video Card:	Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 EK 4870 X2 Block
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Mar 2, 2013, 07:49 AM	#15
HammerON The Watchful Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 4,351 (2.82/day) Thanks: 3,980 Thanked 2,876 Times in 1,541 Posts System Specs	Looking good Can't wait to see the final build!!!

Mar 4, 2013, 10:20 PM	#16
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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. __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events!

Mar 4, 2013, 10:47 PM	#17
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Mar 4, 2013, 11:14 PM	#18
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Mar 5, 2013, 02:56 AM	#19
JJ_Sky5000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80 (0.04/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 25 Posts System Specs	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 !!! __________________ FortLAN Gaming Events!

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