..::DISTRICT 9::.. PC

[Bill Owen]

Another Insane Case Mod by Mnpctech.com

 

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Conceptual drawing by E.E.L. Ambiense

 

The canvas for this PC build is the Cooler Master 840 ATCS

 

 

 

 

Endret 19. september 2009 av Bill Owen

[Bill Owen]

CNC milling 3/16" thick aluminum 2x 120mm radiator grill, 15mm spacing

 

 

 

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"District 9" inspired 240 rad grill is finished

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Marking off location of the custom window in the 840 left access panel

 

 

Using tape roll to make curved corner

 

Case Mods & Supplies that will be used in this project, sponsored by Mnpctech.com

 

Machined Aluminum Computer Case Feet Link

 

 

Acoustical Sound Proofing Sheets for your PC

 

[Bill Owen]

I'm cutting the window in the Cooler Master 840

 

Make first initial cut with your Dremel and cutting wheel, to allow use of Jigsaw and cut the window more efficiantly

 

 

You have created slot, this allows you to use Jigsaw with 18TPI metal cutting blade

 

 

Using a Jigsaw is much quicker than using a Dremel to cut your window

 

Use a rounded side file to debur the jagged edges of the new window

 

 

Notice the window location doesn't reveal the drive bays, this was intentional.

Endret 25. september 2009 av Bill Owen

[Bill Owen]

I haven't gotten interest in the D-9 theme rad/fan grill. It fits 2x 120mm fans, 15mm spacing to fit Feser, Black Ice & Swiftech Radiators. email me for info, please include your country, pcbuilderATmnpctech.com

 

[Bill Owen]

"District 9" design cnc milled in the Cooler Master 840 aluminum intake plate. The recessed center portion will be filled

 

[Bill Owen]

more photos of the front plate

 

 

 

[Bill Owen]

I've cut the window from Lexan. It's tougher than plexiglass/acrylic, but 2 or 3 times more expensive. It won't shatter or crack "easily" You can buy Lexan sheets at Home Depot, Lowes and some hardware stores like Ace.

 

The window will be fastened with 1/4" socket head screws, for reinforced armour look

 

Using center punch to mark each fastener hole.

 

 

Roper Whitney No. 5 Jr Hand Punch kit available here

Hand punch (estimate $60 new)

 

 

 

"Look Ma, No deburring needed!"

 

The benefit of using Lexan is that you can drill or hand punch it without cracking it.

 

 

Clean hole cut! I love Lexan.

 

 

 

Ironically our concept drawing calls for bullet holes in the Lexan "bullet proof" window...lol

[Bill Owen]

Cooler Master's hardware list for their CES show display

 

1 x Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

1 x Intel Extreme Series DX48BT2 X48 Motherboard

1 x Silent Pro RS-600-AMBA-D3

1 x CM MITX Cooler 38mm tall (will be replaced with future V series cooler)

1 x Sapphire ATI Radeon 4870 512MB

1 x 4GB DDR3 Kingston 1600mhz memory kit

1 x WD 500GB HDD

1 x DVD drive

 

Silent Pro RS-600 Watt-AMBA-D3 PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817171036

[Bill Owen]

The concept called form bullet holes in the window

 

 

Using 3/8" drill bit

 

 

Using wire cutter to make cracks around the hole

 

Etching Rotary Tool (or Dremel) Engraving Bits

 

Using the dremel to emulate some cracks

[Bill Owen]

 

I've modified the original concept case to reflect the theme of this Prawn weapon from the movie. The case will have reinforced panels and Orange/Black/White color scheme. One of the easiest steps to fit this theme was replacing the OEM handle on the Cooler Master 840 motherboard tray with machined aluminum handle. I had one spare handle left over from our previous stock. The new version has been revised with rounded finger grips, as shown here, http://www.mnpctech.com/MnpctechBillethandleGrooved.html

 

 

 

 

I'm using 1/4" drill bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bill Owen]

Here is the front faceplate now