aeon.x2

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PROJECT: aeonX2

Ok, I am finally moving on this project. It was started and scrapped twice. But I am here and ready to go full steam ahead.

aeonX2 will be shelled with a V1200B. It will be a watercooled project (my first) using DangerDen products.

Lets start with the basics.

The case arrives:

One thing I was amazed with was the insertion of screws in the place of rivets for all the things that one may want to remove. HD cages, wheels, etc. All now have screws! My last v1000 had rivets!

Here on the bottom all the screws

This was awesome because the first things I needed to do was remove one of the HD bays, turn the other upside down, and swap the wheels.

First-Wheels:
I removed both wheels and swapped places. I liked the handle to pull to unlock the wheels but hate it being in back, I wanted it in the front.

With that out of the way I moved to the bottom area. Here is how it is originally:

I removed the first HD cage since I am installing the rad down there and turned the other upside down.

Here is the bottom now:

Thats it thus far. I am installing the handles next. Here they are laying on top for a test.

 

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The design is all done in autocad for the side window cut out. This will be laser cut and on the final will have mesh behind it.

http://www.aeonx.net/mod/aeonx2.jpg

Big thanks to scopEDog for making it in autocad for me!

 

[el rolio]

yes yes yes. this is the way it should be done. im watching. wanna see where the RADS are goign and the res etc.

and yea, arent these newer v series owners lucky? i had rivets on EVERYTHING

 

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Small Update:

Today I started on the holes for the tubing to get from the top to the bottom area. There will be three tubes going into the bottom area where the res will be.

Here is where the grommets will go:

I then taped and measured the area:

With that done I drilled the holes:

Finally I filed down the holes edges and installed the grommets:

I shoved some tubing through to make sure it was good:

With that done I moved to the handles for the top. Off the bat the rivets on these are not even on the bottom. They protrude a little. If left how they are the handle would not be flush with the top of the case.

To resolve this I drilled out the rivets and would replace them with screws when mounted to the top:

And with all the screws in: (they will be black on the final, not silver. And different look. These are too big for my taste)

This would not have happened if I had bought from mnpctech. But Bill is sold out. I was forced to go to allelectronics and the quality difference is crazy. These suck compared to his.

The top is all measured for cutting which I will do tomorrow:

More to come. Still deciding final placement of things as my loop is still in question do to the T split and fillport location.

 

[Asian Dub Foundation]

subscribed! love the V series

 

[Archer1212]

OMG KITTY! looking well planned so far. I've always loved them lian-li's for water cooling. its what I plan to use if I go to water.

 

[typhoon43]

Great case to do your first H20 rig in. I chose the PC-65B and had a B*@&H of a time getting everything mounted internally.

Can't wait to see it!

 

[atom]

Aww man I cant wait for this one! Dont forget to put caution tape all around it while your working on it

Seriously tho loved the old one cant wait till see what your going to do with this one!

 

[VoBoy]

Where'd you get the V1200B from? and How much? I've been looking around for that thing, but it's on the expensive side for a case. I'm sure its well worth it though

 

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Where'd you get the V1200B from? and How much? I've been looking around for that thing, but it's on the expensive side for a case. I'm sure its well worth it though

I looked around forever to find it the cheapest I could find. It ended up being:
http://www.3gplaza.com/estore/control/Computer3G/productdetails?id=36333

208 with free shipping.

Thanks for the replies. Updates coming.

 

[VoBoy]

Thanks! I might just purchase this soon. Such a sexy case. Can't wait to see what you do to it.

 

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Top Fillport ring installed.

I got my shipment in from mnpctech. A black ring. I also received a few surprises in the form of Diamond plate film, carbon fiber film, and the aluminum brush film. Quality stuff! Thanks Bill. :thumb:

I quickly traced out the area I wanted to cut on the top of the case.

Then I cut it out with my trusty jigsaw.

With the normal aspect done I moved to the unique part. This will not be for a fan, but for my fillport. My ring fillport sandwich.

I next measured and cut a circle the same size as the total ring in white acrylic. Its not totally solid, it lets light through.

Next I measured a center point.

Then I drilled a hole and inserted the fillport for a test

Then I did the same thing for the mesh

Finally I put the three together for my sandwich

With all of that set I was able to install it in the top. Here is the results:

Under-

Above-

*Ignore the one screw sticking out. Forgot to screw that one in before taking pics. :duh:

In this shot I stuck a flashlight inside facing up to show how light goes through the acrylic.

The fillport is now complete. The very last detail is the metal screw in part. I am going to paint the top silver, or something along those lines. I hate the goldish color. Got to change that. :dremel:

 

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http://www.aeonx.net/mod/3/19.jpg

The fillport is now complete. The very last detail is the metal screw in part. I am going to paint the top silver, or something along those lines. I hate the goldish color. Got to change that. :dremel:

Lookin' good! Are you planning to light it like that, or is that just for show?

 

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Just to show how light goes through it. In the final, the inside will be uv lit so through that you will see blue.

 

[el rolio]

uh s my head just fell off and i now know that i cant view any updates to this thread without properly seating myself and maintaining some semblance of composure

 

[oOo sam lee oOo]

cool dude..ill be looking forward to this

and btw, i like the fillport idea. looks nice

 

[lozaning]

looking good so far

 

[Artluo100]

Looks real good

Subscribed.

 

[VoBoy]

Coooooooool.

 

[TehRoflcopter]

so thats hot, have my babies, please.

 

[AaronP]

That looks very nice *subscribed* , I love it when people do these Watercooling Mods .

 

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Thanks for the comments all.

TehRoflcopter > I can't. Word is men can't have babies.

Updates coming as they go. Should get quite a bit done this weekend.

 

[jmroberts70]

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Teensy Update:

I worked on the template for my T line holder. I didn't want to see the T line at all so I worked it into a non visible spot. But to keep it there I needed something to hold it.

First off, here is my loop plan so it can give a better idea:

You can see the T line. It is behind the frame on the other side.

Here is the pump sitting where it will be installed:

The top tube in that picture leads to the T behind the cage. And here is the T installed with the template holder.

The final one will probably be black or white acrylic. As you can see from my diagram the top will be an IN from the rad, and the bottom is the OUT to the pump intake.

Starting now on the window cut out and planning.

 

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Finally an update:

I got all the wiring sleeved and lengthened to how I need it. I installed a switch underneath for the lights. There are 3 uv cathodes.

Also in the mail I got my custom logo fangrill just have to shine this baby up and get some mesh behind it:

Anyways, the first thing I did was cut a piece of black acrylic to cover the bay areas:

I will remove the covering later on of course.

I also cut another black acryl piece for next to the motherboard. Later this one will have an applique of the name on it full size.

in its spot

The window itself I was going to go normal with. A top and bottom area with no molding. I made the initial cuts and then started filing and sanding the edges

A test fit brought some problem areas to my attention which I then focused on fixing

Once all done I had to get rid of the ugly silver in the window. Basically even when you cut black cases, the edges underneath are silver. This is fixed with a sharpie permanent black marker.

With that done I installed the acrylic. I am using black tint acrylic. Here is with some of the doublesided tape in place

Top installed

Bottom installed

On the case with no lights

On the case with light on behind

I also did all the tubing and its ready for a water test starting tomorrow.

Pump and T Line placement (The tubing is not how it is in the final):

Other side view of same area

This was before I finished though, so the route of the tubes is different.
Here is how it is now ready for the test tomorrow:

Things should be totally done sometime this week/weekend. All depends on work as usual. While it seems I am a slow modder, the truth is time just isn't there.

 

[Stevennoland]

I know what you mean about not having enough time. I'm finally at a point in my life where time is more important than money (sorry Mr. Howell). Anyway, back on topic. Looks really awesome. I'm gonna borrow your idea to cover the drive rails with plexi. Some others have done that, and I like the look. Find more time! We need more updates. Shameless plug time, check my log 'Beast III'.

Steven

 

[Tyklfe]

Looks really nice and clean so far man.

 

[el rolio]

good job! keep it going!

 

[mechatech]

You've done a great job so far, high quality build. Love the fill port.

 

[monopixel]

I'm enjoyning seeing your progress

 

[dudewth]

Looking very good. Keep it up.

 

[Anavel0]

Awesome mod! I love the tinted window. I may have to borrow that idea.

 

[qbackin]

/subscribed
need some w/c ideas for my lili

 

[Ratboy]

flaggypooed.

 

[Solidpantz]

looks AMAZING! Only one question. What's with the loop in the tubing before the radiator outlet? IMO I think it would look better going straight through the grommet into the outlet.

 

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Thanks for the comments all.

Solid> The tubing is too tough to go direct for either the left or right connections. The top one if going direct actually pulls the grommet out. And the other side tilts the grommet up and half way out. This was the only solution I could find to not distort the grommets. Trust me, I tried hard to get them all direct. lol

 

[Mitsu3000GT]

Nice modding, i've got the same case n i'd love ur window design..
planning getting one on my own..
can you tell me where u bought the black tinted acrylic sheets from??..
couldn't find any ...that looks so tight with the black case..
thanks

 

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Mitsu> I buy all my acrylic locally. I got it at a place called Laird Plastics. They have a web site but I don't think they have online ordering.

 

[Mitsu3000GT]

thanks, i found their site..sadly..they don't have store near my location..
i think i will give the "gray tinted" a try..hope it look as good as urs..

 

[Impulse]

Very nice job so far, well planned. Can't wait to see the final effect with the tinted windows, black plexi on the inside, UV, and lighted fillhole. Are you using a black motherboard too by any chance?