FF is still being worked on, but since my work computer recently died I have been forced to make some changes. So the project here is to take a POS Lian-Li PC70/75 case and turn it into a nice work computer. It won't have all the ultra nice work, but I think you will find it palatable. If you think I skipped over any construction details I would suggest you go over the Feeding Frenzy log.
So on with the mod! If you recall correctly this was my box that had the Koolance EXOS on top of it. Here is what I am starting with:
I bought this case used and it had a few gotcha's. The big one being an off center blow hole!
Hmm.... what to do now, eh? Hey that Aqua Computer 360 grill I had laying around might work here.
I don't think the stock fan system is going to really impress me too much so that's out of here as well.
Well the first thing is to prep the top of the case for some drawing and measuring work. Pencil marks and ink pens are a pain to get off after the fact...
The AC grills come with their own template printed right on the box they come in. A dial caliper is a handy tool if you want your parts located within a thousandth of an inch or so.
Time for a little jig saw work in my outdoor machining area.
Now it's time to put back the grill so we can drill the mounting holes.
Figured it was a pain to work on the top with that big bulky box so I just drilled out a few rivets and off goes the top. Having the top off makes for a lot easier time of installing the water cooling and associated electronics.
Here's the roughed in hole for the 360 grill. Must have had one too many beers that day!
So on with the mod! If you recall correctly this was my box that had the Koolance EXOS on top of it. Here is what I am starting with:
I bought this case used and it had a few gotcha's. The big one being an off center blow hole!
Hmm.... what to do now, eh? Hey that Aqua Computer 360 grill I had laying around might work here.
I don't think the stock fan system is going to really impress me too much so that's out of here as well.
Well the first thing is to prep the top of the case for some drawing and measuring work. Pencil marks and ink pens are a pain to get off after the fact...
The AC grills come with their own template printed right on the box they come in. A dial caliper is a handy tool if you want your parts located within a thousandth of an inch or so.
Time for a little jig saw work in my outdoor machining area.
Now it's time to put back the grill so we can drill the mounting holes.
Figured it was a pain to work on the top with that big bulky box so I just drilled out a few rivets and off goes the top. Having the top off makes for a lot easier time of installing the water cooling and associated electronics.
Here's the roughed in hole for the 360 grill. Must have had one too many beers that day!