Project: Invalid Li

[Invalid]

http://www.eboze.com/il/inv.jpg



Hey all welcome to my ongoing worklog for my project invalid li. The name of course comes from my name, invalid and lian li since this case is a v1000b.

My goal here is a clean case with an over all black and silver (chrome) theme. The case itself is obviously black and the elements added will mostly be chrome/silver.

The only thing currently on the case is the cut out of the window. You can see it here:
http://www.eboze.com/il/window.jpg

Over the window will be acrylic with rounded edges mounted on the outside with silver machine screws. The rubber molding on the window now will be there as I want the window slightly raised and that molding will keep it a tight close.

Here are the plans for the rest.

The TOP:
http://www.eboze.com/il/top.jpg
92mm fan hole with metal ring from MNPCTECH (As seen on hellbound)
2 chrome covered handles again from MNPCTECH
two chrome hinges connected to the side door

SIDE:
http://www.eboze.com/il/side.jpg
window on outside
invalid logo on window in chrome metal attached via screws
chrome pull out handle on bottom to lift door off catch

I will be receiving my first set of things this weekend and then on Monday so updates then and when time permits.

[mnpctech]

I like this design. Will it be incorporated somewhere? :cool:

http://www.eboze.com/il/invalid_li.jpg

[Invalid]

Yes it will be on the side window in either an applique or a piece of metal bolted on. The metal all depends on if I can find someone that can cut such a design into a piece of metal at a decent cost. The same sort of metal as the ring for the 92mm fan. Then that would greatly help the weight of the door for the gas springs.

[mnpctech]

if I can find someone that can cut such a design into a piece of metal at a decent cost. The same sort of metal as the ring for the 92mm fan.

Yes, and fastened to the panel in the same manner ie: outter diameter ring of skull has recessed 10/32 button head screws

Check your PM

[Invalid]

Yes, and fastened to the panel in the same manner ie: outter diameter ring of skull has recessed 10/32 button head screws

Check your PM
I don't have a pm? :confused:

[mnpctech]

Aye, youre too fast... check now

[Invalid]

Gotcha and replied!

How much does the alu ring weigh mnpctech?

[Invalid]

Small update:

I installed the window side recessed ring handle.

Starting the main circle cut. I realized after making my marks my measurements were off. So ignore that the cut is off of the lines. ;)

http://www.eboze.com/il/cut.jpg

Final result with the handle in place

http://www.eboze.com/il/full.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/handle1.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/handle2.jpg

Just waiting now on the screws. The ones I bought don't match well.

To be continued...

[mopery]

Very nice

[fivecheebs]

Looks good Panalogic :)

Your photos are particularly clear also. Well done :)

[mnpctech]

How much does the alu ring weigh mnpctech?

6.4oz

[Pug]

I don't know why but seeing those handles against the black alu, I was just reminded of Nexxo's case in the early stages.

I've a feeling this'll be one to watch too. :cool:

[Invalid]

I don't know why but seeing those handles against the black alu, I was just reminded of Nexxo's case in the early stages.

I've a feeling this'll be one to watch too. :cool: Yes I think he too used marine store recessed handles on the top of his case. They are really great for this kind of stuff and cheap too!


Small update just stopped home and my package from mnpctech arrived. (UPS left it outside in the rain!)

Quick pics of the ring in action before being mounted. I had a precut hole in the top for a fan before and its almost a perfect fit already. Just a bit more cutting and it will be exact.

http://www.eboze.com/il/ring.jpg


http://www.eboze.com/il/ring2.jpg

I love this thing! Cannot wait to come home tonight to install it and the handles!

[mnpctech]

That looks sweet :D

[Starbuck3733T]

awesome!

[fillip]

Christ! too much... modding... goodness today... brain overload...

[fivecheebs]

That ring looks the bo****s :o B)

[toby]

that ring is utterly awesome

[Invalid]

The ring truly is awesome work. Nothing but kudos to mnpctech for offering such a solid product!

I just got home from work (aka hell) and gonna eat some dinner and get started!

[fivecheebs]

ooh updates ... :cool:

[Invalid]

sigh..looks like I am not working on it as much as I wanted. Called in to work. Did I mention I hate being on call? :rant:

I did however update my projects graphic. I will hopefully get to the case tomorrow. :angry:

[Fibbles]

sigh..looks like I am not working on it as much as I wanted. Called in to work. Did I mention I hate being on call? :rant:

I did however update my projects graphic. I will hopefully get to the case tomorrow. :angry:
Oh well, things don't always go the way we'd like <_<

May I ask what it is that you do?

[Invalid]

May I ask what it is that you do?Ends up I didn't have to go in. sigh. Still ruined my night.

I work as a broadband tech. Right now I am contracting in Michigan for a local cable company here to help with the onslaught of them launching Voip here. I go back home (NYC) April 4th. Great money but really beats ya up. I have one more year left on college, after that who knows what I will try to get into. God knows I will not be touching the cable industry. lol

[zer0]

wow thats looking very nice. so are doing all this in Michigan or are you flying/driveing back and forth from home to do this?

[Invalid]

wow thats looking very nice. so are doing all this in Michigan or are you flying/driveing back and forth from home to do this?
Michigan. I have been here since January. My contract ends the first week of April and I go back home the 4th. What happens is, cable companies launch new products and get hit hard (especially during winter). They hire contractors from all over to help take on all the work. Which results in us working our a$$ off. These contracts usually last for a few months or so. Then you either go back, or they ask you to stay if they like you.

The only reason I do it is for the money and because I have family here in MI. I look at it as 3 months of seeing friends and family.

[Invalid]

Tomorrow my "spare" case arrives from frozencpu. I bought a cheap tower for 20 bucks. I don't want to do any more cutting or modding to my invalid li case until my hardware is out of it. This way I can really dig deep on it without worrying about the precious insides.

[mnpctech]

I'd imagine youre in school to concentrate on web & graphic design?

[Invalid]

I'd imagine youre in school to concentrate on web & graphic design?
Nope. That is purely a spare time thing. School thus far is for teaching. But even after one more year I have to be a TA for a while. Its all still a long way away.

[zer0]

honestly i would love to have you as my teacher none of my teachers are good at computers infact most of them spend more time talking to the tech guys about how to check their email than teaching class.

[Invalid]

Alright quick update. I got my temp case in the mail Wednesday. Its a crappy little case I got from Frozencpu for 20 bucks. Thursday after work I bowled, and last night after work I had a wedding of a close buddy of mine.

I am second from the left. To the right of me is the groom.

So today is the first day I have had a chance to do anything! Right now I am taking my PC apart to put everything in the spare case. Then I can get to work. This hangover is making me go a bit slower than I would normally though. lol

Look for updates with pics later!

[zer0]

awsome cant wait

[Invalid]

Update Time

The top is complete. Will continue with the rest tomorrow.


First I had to switch all my parts to the new spare case
http://www.eboze.com/il/1.jpg

I disassembled the v1000 even removing the fans. The front intake fan will get some work later. Blowhole in a v1000 anyone?
http://www.eboze.com/il/2.jpg

Here is a glimpse of the old switch and new one I will install. Ring lit.
http://www.eboze.com/il/3.jpg

Measuring begins!
http://www.eboze.com/il/4.jpg

Measure twice. Hell, three times!
http://www.eboze.com/il/5.jpg

And when you do, you get good results.
http://www.eboze.com/il/6.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/7.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/8.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/9.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/10.jpg

The front emblem. Something I worked on for a bit but I am undecided on. What I would really like is to get the invalid logo I made done into a aluminum emblem for here. That would be awesome.
http://www.eboze.com/il/11.jpg

Thats it for today. Got to watch my dvr recordings of survivor and apprentice now. More work tomorrow.

[zer0]

very nice work on that blow hole (ok that sounded weird)

where did you get that ring?

[mnpctech]

That looks real tight :cool:

Ironically I just installed those same castors and handles on customer's case 30 mins ago :lol:

Where did you get that Maltese Cross? :wub:

where did you get that ring?

I make them. Should be on my site in 2 weeks. ($29.99)

[zer0]

oh ok check pm i agree that Maltese Cross is realy cool looking too bad you arnt keeping it. (or did i read that wrong)

[Invalid]

Where did you get that Maltese Cross? :wub: Autozone. I stop by the local one here when I am bored on my route and look around for things I can add into the casemod. I found these in a set of brake covers for manual transmission (sometimes they are in different sections than the ones for automatics). I have 2 of these and one that is longer for clutch. Only twenty bucks for the set.


i agree that Maltese Cross is realy cool looking too bad you arnt keeping it. (or did i read that wrong) You read right. But now that I am seeing that people think it does look cool I am coming around to it. lol I am going to leave it on for a while and see if it grows on me. B) What I really want though is to get my invalid logo made into a aluminum emblem for there.

[drago]

That looks real tight :cool:

Ironically I just installed those same castors and handles on customer's case 30 mins ago :lol:

Where did you get that Maltese Cross? :wub:



I make them. Should be on my site in 2 weeks. ($29.99)
how mash is cost to send to israel ?

[mnpctech]

how mash is cost to send to israel?

Please PM questions like this.

[dutchcedar]

Very nice work, Invalid. I've been watching this closely for personal reasons I'll share with ya soon. :unsure:

I like the cross. <_<

The blowhole... I didn't think it would fit the look of a black V-1000... I was wrong... it looks great. B)

Keep up the good work.

[Invalid]

Very nice work, Invalid. I've been watching this closely for personal reasons I'll share with ya soon. :unsure:

I like the cross. <_<

The blowhole... I didn't think it would fit the look of a black V-1000... I was wrong... it looks great. B)

Keep up the good work.
Thanks Dutch. Much appreciated!

I worked a small bit on the chrome wire hider for the top fan and the cathode I will be installing in the top of the case. I really loved the look of orac3 but didn't want anything as overkill. So I decided on one cord.

I started with a normal shower hose and painted it metallic blue. Then I sanded the outer layer off so that only the inner parts were blue. Works great to get away from the pure chrome and add a bit of color.

http://www.eboze.com/il/h7.jpg

Next I drilled a hole where I wanted it and plaved the fitting in it with a rubber outline to hide the edges.

http://www.eboze.com/il/h6.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/h5.jpg

The other side looks like this
http://www.eboze.com/il/h3.jpg

Next I attached the hose itself and screwed it on.
http://www.eboze.com/il/h4.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/h1.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/h2.jpg

Later I will fish the wires through here and hide the inverter and such next to the hard drives in the bottom area.

[fillip]

I started with a normal shower hose and painted it metallic blue. Then I sanded the outer layer off so that only the inner parts were blue. Works great to get away from the pure chrome and add a bit of color.


Genius. Pure genius http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/cool2.gif

[Invalid]

To blowhole, or not to blowhole. That is the question.

http://www.eboze.com/il/front1.jpg

I did this in photoshop real quick to get an idea of how it would look. I would either use a black ring and an aluminum fan, or an orange fan with uv lighting ( to match the fan that will be in the top). I think the alu fan would better accent the project but who knows.

What do you guys think? Turbine intake in the front, or no?

[biggiy6]

Go with a turbine and a aluminum fan it would look much better and it would flow with the black and the chrome look you have on top. It is so purty on the top *drools*

[mnpctech]

Or.. how about 2, 92mm Turbines side by side... You would need about
7-3/4" space in the bezel...

Also, paint the inside portion of the fan frame black so the blades have more visual floating effect. Know what I mean Vern? ;)

[Invalid]

Or.. how about 2, 92mm Turbines side by side... You would need about
7-3/4" space in the bezel...

Also, paint the inside portion of the fan frame black so the blades have more visual floating effect. Know what I mean Vern? ;)
Sadly 2 92's wouldn't fit. Not enough room. I would have to go with a single 92 or 120. Or I could do dual 80s. I will play around with some ideas later. I am off to radio shack for a supply trip.

MNPCTECH> You want one of those crosses? I have an extra one that is doing nothing and will never be used. I don't mind sending it to ya for nothing.

[mnpctech]

Just hang on to it... If I evar need it, I know where youre at ^_^

80mm Turbines?... Blech <_<

Well, I suppose I should do some modding 2day as well.. Thanks for inspring us Invalid :cool:

[Invalid]

Just hang on to it... If I evar need it, I know where youre at ^_^

80mm Turbines?... Blech <_<

Well, I suppose I should do some modding 2day as well.. Thanks for inspring us Invalid :cool:
Not a problem. And yeah, the 80mm duals will stay in the land of discussion. I highly doubt I will be doing them. As of now its definitely a 92 or 120. More than likely a 120.

[dutchcedar]

Why not use another fan and ring just like the blowhole? :unsure:

[fivecheebs]

Man, the top looks great! but im not so keen on the malteese cross. I think either your Logo or a 120 turbine would look better. Good idea on the shower hose too.

[fillip]

Why not use another fan and ring just like the blowhole? :unsure: My thoughts exactly. http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
though maybe without the mesh in the middle if you want something slightly different and for that 'turbine effect'

[Invalid]

Why not use another fan and ring just like the blowhole? :unsure:
My thoughts exactly. http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
though maybe without the mesh in the middle if you want something slightly different and for that 'turbine effect'
That was actually my first idea. I even tested that idea out in photoshop too.

http://www.eboze.com/il/front.jpg

The only reason I didn't roll with it was I did not know when Bill was going to get the rings fully in stock and didn't want to wait on the case. I plan on having it done before I go home.

I do like the idea of both the ring and a turbine fan. Hmmm.

[fillip]

Well, he I think mentioned that he'd have them ready for sale next week. Can you hold out that long?

[Invalid]

Well, he I think mentioned that he'd have them ready for sale next week. Can you hold out that long?
Next week for sure. Hopefully that is accurate. :)

[fillip]

Next week for sure. Hopefully that is accurate. :)
You can usually count on Bill. I def' think it'll break up the repetition if you remove the mesh from the middle of it too, especially if you can get a nice glow coming from the turbine.

[mnpctech]

2 weeks gang :)

Invalid among couple others (including Toby) got the preliminary samples

However, this one needs polishing. I could have it ready to ship in 2-3 days.


Pictured with 92mm AOC aluminum frame fan

Get yourself a 1.5" polished aluminum prop spinner (http://www.atsrcplanes.com/spinnerprice.htm) @ local R/C Hobby shop


http://prudhoe.codeword.com/mnpctech/aWIZB/Invalidproject.jpg

[Invalid]

2 weeks gang :)

Invalid among couple others (including Toby) got the preliminary samples

However, this one needs polishing. I could have it ready to ship in 2-3 days.


Pictured with 92mm AOC aluminum frame fan

Get yourself a 1.5" polished aluminum prop spinner (http://www.atsrcplanes.com/spinnerprice.htm) @ local R/C Hobby shop


If possible I will take that one Bill. Let me know via pm if thats possible. Unless its already spoken for.

[mnpctech]

^ done deal

[mopery]

That is going to look hot in that case.

[zer0]

That is going to look hot in that case. agreed!

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Nice work. The black and chrome looks really nice together.

[scopEDog]

Hotness....the silver polish on black is perfect. Just a question..with the V series LL cases and the handles you have up top, does the case flex when you lift it? Or is it pretty solid carrying from the handles?

[Invalid]

Hotness....the silver polish on black is perfect. Just a question..with the V series LL cases and the handles you have up top, does the case flex when you lift it? Or is it pretty solid carrying from the handles?
No flex at all. I think the two handles and the ring actually make the top more solid because of all the screws. I can lift it and tilt it sideways and there is no feeling of bending or moving.

[mnpctech]

yea, they actually help reinforce the top panel.. Each handle has 10 fasteners. I've been installing them in customer's TT Tsunami w/o any complaints... which is very thin aluminum

Photo of handles tested in GvL review (http://images.gruntville.com/images/hardware/handles/case_perp.jpg)

[fillip]

Photo of handles tested in GvL review (http://images.gruntville.com/images/hardware/handles/case_perp.jpg)
Love to see someone brave enough to do that with a case full of components and w/c gear http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/happy.gif

[SoRgI]

nice chrome items, and nice mod too, not easy to find them here in spain, sorry if my english isn't very well ;) i think i will love this forum, regards from spain :wub:

[fillip]

Your English seems pretty good SoRgI http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Welcome to WizD, why not tell us a bit about yourself here (http://wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=51)

[UrbanAssassin]

Awesome work so far.

[Knipex]

Back and Chrome.:wub: :wub:

Simple and understated....

[Invalid]

Thanks for the comments all. Won't get too much done until the weekend as usual. But look for some work done this coming weekend. :)

[Invalid]

Input needed. What the heck should I do to clean this area up?

http://www.eboze.com/il/wth.jpg

Because of the window design I chose this area detracts too much. And there is nothing there to see. The first thing I am doing is repainting the hose inner rings to black, not blue as they are. I realize now it doesn't match.

For this area I have two ideas. One is to do what modsquad did at bit tech and put acrylic there. I would put black acrylic there and bolted on. Or the other idea I had is to totally encase the bays area in black acrylic with an applique on the side in silver.

Any other ideas are appreciated. This area is really bugging me when I look at the case. :angry:

[zer0]

honestly i dont know what you could do with that perhaps you could hide it with a mirror or something honestly i hate dealing with delemas like that thats why i have a small window.

[Da_Rude_Baboon]

Whats the clearance like between the drive bays and the window? A long thin acrylic res would look nice.

If it was fibbles i would recomend getting a lizard etched and cut out of acrylic and mounted there so it looks like its climbing the bays. ^_^

[fivecheebs]

How about a CF panel like crimson sky used. Or a bit of plexi painetd black on the back then etch your design into the back and light it from the bottom or top edge. Or you could always just paint the internals.

[mnpctech]

I like the last two ideas.. also, smoked acrylic or black mesh

[scopEDog]

A piece of rectangle alu with the project name waterjetted into it..and raise it at all 4 corners with round alu stock. And then 2 white CC's hidden behind it. I hate the screw side of a case always thought it was ugly, so this would be a good way to hide it.

[Invalid]

Update time: Window Installed

Sorry for lack of updates here. Been really busy with work and some design work for a client. But I found a couple hours today to do the window.

I ordered a custom cut piece of acrylic from delviesplastic and one from Mountainmods. Delvies came first so I used that. (I tend to buy two of things just in case I muck up the first attempt) ;)

First I measured the spots for all the screws.

http://www.eboze.com/il/w1.jpg

This window was always to be installed on the outside as I wanted it to have a slight lift. So I layed the plastic on the frame to mark where to make the same holes on the side itself

http://www.eboze.com/il/w2.jpg

To get the raise I simply installed window molding on the inside and then on the screws I added a small rubber washer to each. Here is the final result.

http://www.eboze.com/il/w3.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/w3-1.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/w4.jpg

I am very happy with how it turned out because it is exactly as I had planned.

[toby]

i like the way the plexi is on the outside the security screws are nice too, good job!

[mnpctech]

red Xs :huh:

[Invalid]

red Xs :huh:
Sigh it appears my server is down.

EDIT: Back up

[mnpctech]

Pimp work Invalid.

When does your gullwing door mod go into effect?

[Invalid]

Pimp work Invalid.

When does your gullwing door mod go into effect?
As soon as I receive the lift in the mail. Short delay I guess. :(

Although, on a side note I am having a hard time figuring out placement of hinges. My original plan is not possible due to so much going on at the top on the inside. So I am trying to find some special hinges that don't sit flush but come down and up. (That sounds confusing but basically they need to go around something)

[biggiy6]

I like the window on the outside that was a nice touch. I might try that with mine when I decided which image to etch and the shape.

[Invalid]

I like the window on the outside that was a nice touch. I might try that with mine when I decided which image to etch and the shape.
Yeah I really like it. In person its even better. I love the shine on the polished edges.

[Invalid]

It is for sure now. The invalid logo will be on the side window in .25 aluminum! Just got with Chris at customwater and got it all set up!

This week I will be adding the front blowhole, doing the inside work, etc. Then this coming weekend I can work on the door lift. And the final piece will be the invalid logo whenever it becomes complete. =)

[Invalid]

Small update


Worked on the front intake.

First I measured a center point and drilled a starter hole.

http://www.eboze.com/il/f1.jpg

Next I drilled a hole for the 92mm fan hole. Then I screwed on the ring for a quick look.

http://www.eboze.com/il/f2.jpg

Then I installed the fan with spinner on the middle.

http://www.eboze.com/il/f3.jpg

http://www.eboze.com/il/f4.jpg

Also I repainted the hose so the inner area was black and not blue like before.

http://www.eboze.com/il/f5.jpg

[Starbuck3733T]

My god that front intake looks sick!

[dutchcedar]

Aye, your front intake is, is... well sheeit, its schmokin'... B)

[Invalid]

Thanks guys. I am going to go outside tomorrow and get some better pictures. I am extremely happy about where the project is. I am ordering my hardware this week and finishing the inside of the case. I will also be remounting the leds for HDD act and power. I am also using the original lian li switch as a reset switch which I will install on the underside of the case just in case I ever need one. The last thing will be to design some appliques and get them done by shattered.

I think before I go home all that will be left is the door lift and the invalid aluminum logo from Chris. The door lift due to the place never getting them in stock for what seems like forever :rant:, and the alu logo because Chris is a busy man B).

[Invalid]

One more picture of where everything stands right now and some of the hardware that has arrived so far.

http://www.eboze.com/il/stuff.jpg

[zer0]

wow that looks relay cool i can hardly begen to imagin how much it costs to have 2 of those rings and 2 92mm fans jut buying 1 fan and a ring added up to close to $50!

[drago]

wow that looks relay cool i can hardly begen to imagin how much it costs to have 2 of those rings and 2 92mm fans jut buying 1 fan and a ring added up to close to $50!
92mm fans jut buying 1 fan and a ring added up to close to $50!


from wher you buy?

[Starbuck3733T]

Is that a cpu heatsink I see? a TMD fan - blasphemy! water cooling! ;)

[Invalid]

Is that a cpu heatsink I see? a TMD fan - blasphemy! water cooling! ;)
lol yeah. Phase 1 will sadly be all air cooling. With everything else put in right now I could not afford the water cooling route. :(

However, that heatsink will not be used as I bought it when I thought I was sticking with my 2800+ XP. Now that I ordered the upgraded parts I have to toss it anyways. lol

[Invalid]

wow that looks relay cool i can hardly begen to imagin how much it costs to have 2 of those rings and 2 92mm fans jut buying 1 fan and a ring added up to close to $50!
The rings were 29 bucks and the fan was 10 from a local shop. So you are partly right. It was 40 bucks for the front and top intake plus 12 more for the aluminum spinner on the front.

Thing is though, is I bought all of this in phases. Nothing I really bought at the same time. Speading it out across numerous pay periods.

[Gordy]

Looking nice invalid :)

[SoRgI]

nice case, it looks pretty ''industrial'', that case with some Rammstein logos airbrushed would be the case of my dreams :wub:

[mnpctech]

Zoinks! lethal prop spinner

Luv the fan controller. Clean and simple ;)

[scopEDog]

One more picture of where everything stands right now and some of the hardware that has arrived so far.

http://www.eboze.com/il/stuff.jpg
Ooh yeah baby thats what i like :D The external window is great, hope to see more of that in the future. If you dont mind me askin', how much did the prop set ya back?

Wouldn't it be interesting if you could light the tip of that spinner?

[fillip]

I think he refered to it as a 'spinner' a couple of posts above Scope.


plus 12 more for the aluminum spinner on the front

[fivecheebs]

yea ... iirc bill linked to a model shop where they sell them. Not sure if it was this thread tho.

Looking great invalid :D Im glad you went for the turbine over the maltese cross.

[Invalid]

Thanks all.

yea ... iirc bill linked to a model shop where they sell them. Not sure if it was this thread tho.

Looking great invalid :D Im glad you went for the turbine over the maltese cross.
Yes, Bill linked to it in this thread. I ended up finding one in a local shop here but at double the price of the site Bill posted! So use that site if you want a good price.

[Invalid]

The "Kind of Complete" post.

I am leaving tonight for NY so for now the case is as completed as it can be for now. Not quite where I wanted to be, but still happy with the result thus far.
All the hardware is in now too except for the cpu which I will get late this week.

Pictures:

Here you can see what I finally did to block off the cage area. Acrylic painted black on the inside bolted on
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/window.jpg

And here without the outer window so you can see its shine:
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/cageblock.jpg

The cage block area will get an applique on it seen here:
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/app2.jpg

And on the window itself will be an applique of this:
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/app1.jpg

On the inside behind the fan I put the stuff from the 120mm fan to help catch dust and such
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/fan.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/fan1.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/fan2.jpg

And now for some outside full shots. The cooldrive will later have its face sanded and polished so it better shines to match everything else:

http://www.eboze.com/il/final/case.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/case2.jpg
http://www.eboze.com/il/final/back.jpg

[biggiy6]

:eek:HOLY CRAP!

Damn good work! The outside shots are awesome and the way the light is hitting the top panel outside is sweet! Very clean work and I love the window I think I will do that general concept with my window etch whenever I decide to order it.

[mnpctech]

Awesome.. This is why I take "outside" shots as well B)

Did you decide if the pointed style cone will stay or not? You may wanna see how rounded tip version looks.

[Invalid]

Did you decide if the pointed style cone will stay or not? You may wanna see how rounded tip version looks.
Its staying. It has definitely grown on me.

I couldn't find any rounded tip versions. At the store I asked and they did not have any. :huh:

[mnpctech]

Yea, theyre tricky to find in Hobby stores,

Another good reseller for polished alum prop spinner, Maxx Products (http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-291.html)

[Starbuck3733T]

Nice work, and you still have the ability to move to watercooling if you want to later down the line.

Thumbs up!

[Leeum]

Amazing work, you've just broke the boundaries of an awesome Lian-Li V mod :D

[Vis]

Outstanding. Nice clean work all around.

[mopery]

Clean consistent style throughout. I can’t wait to see the appliques.

[Nexxo]

Get that front fan spinning and it will just shoot down the road! :D

Great mod.

[fillip]

Get that front fan spinning and it will just shoot down the road! :D

Great mod.
http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/ph34r.gif That just gave me a crazy idea.

[Darv]

http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/ph34r.gif That just gave me a crazy idea.


:eek:

Care to share it?? :D

[fillip]

Nope. It's so amazing it's completely inconceivable to the average human being. If i told you it would cause a total overload of your brain and your head would simply collapsein a desperate attempt at trying to comprehend the greatness of it.





... or the more factually accurate version being that it's a baby concept and one that needs work before I elaborate http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Invalid]

Some quick lit up pictures.

http://www.voomo.com/1.jpg

http://www.voomo.com/2.jpg

http://www.voomo.com/3.jpg

http://www.voomo.com/4.jpg

[fillip]

Yummy http://wizdforums.co.uk/images/smilies/wub.gif

[mopery]

I don’t go crazy for LED fans but man that blowhole really catches my eye. I think it was worth the cost.

[ỒĊBłůē]

I don’t go crazy for LED fans but man that blowhole really catches my eye.
Indeed. Bill is a God - amen. -_-

Looking sweet there man - very clean work, and you gotta love those Lain-Li Vs anyhoo.

[Silverstrand]

Amazing job. I usually don't like cases with the window on the outside of the case, yet I just love how it flows with the rest of the design.

[Zero_Distortion]

looks good, why were you trying to sell this after all that work? I gotta admit it seems some of the best modders are out of NY (and MN ;) )

[Invalid]

looks good, why were you trying to sell this after all that work? I gotta admit it seems some of the best modders are out of NY (and MN ;) )

I am a compulsive modder and also a perfectionist. I finish a mod and all I have is ideas to move on. So to fund the next mod, I sell the current case. Its kind of dumb. lol

[CertainlySteve]

You need to get ahead ;^P Sell a really friggin' sweet mod, then use it to fund 2 cases... sell one... ;^P make a new one... sell the older one... use the newest... make a new one... sell it ;^P That way you'll always have a sweet modded case to use while you work on the next. ;^P