42-173

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Key features

High Rated AMD CPU AMD Graphics AMD CrossFire Custom Paint Job Water-cooled

The build

This computer case is a tribute to all the fire fighters in the world. Having small things such as the water cooling tubing mimicing large diameter hose, to the overall exterior looking like a fire engine. These subtle themed mods make it a sleek but not overly themed case.

System specs

CPU
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T @ 4.2 GHz (1.535V)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Crosshair V Formula
RAM
4x2 GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracers CL7-8-7 1600 MHz
GPU
2x AMD HD 6870 (ASUS/HIS) CrossFire
Storage
Crucial 64 GB M4 SSD
Storage
OCZ Vertex 2 55 GB SSD
Storage
2x Samsung F3 1 TB
PSU
Seasonic X750 750 W

Performed mods

Customized the side panel so that it swings out instead of sliding off.
Installed a 240 rad on the bottom of the case, in front of the psu.
installed 2 120mm intake fans on the roof.
Made and installed a floor and separator to separate the drive bays and mobo area.
Glod leaf, red powder coated exterior, black powder coated interior.
Polished aluminum accents.
Yellow heat shrink covering the tubing to mimic large dia supply hose.
Custom painted and polished gpu heat sinks.
Added a front door on the drive bays, that swings out for accessable power button and light switches.

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8.4 / 10 · Superb · 35 votes
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3 Comments on 42-173

#1
Moatsim
i liked the paint job.
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#2
ikem
its actually all powdercoat. No painting on this one. :D
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Nov 12th, 2026 19:42 PST change timezone

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