Mnpctech.com Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 The Soss Hinges are now installed for the HD access door in the side panel http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_concept_panel_PVC_sheet9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 The HD access bay door is held in with Ball latch http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_concept_panel_PVC_sheet9a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 HD access door attached in the 600T custom panel http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_concept_panel_PVC_sheet9b.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_concept_panel_PVC_sheet9c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Left access panel http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_window_mnpctech1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Onto the Top panel.... "More AIR FLOW, ..It's a Good Thing" ..and less airflow noise too.. and I think Honeycomb Modders Mesh fits the overall Industrial theme I'm creating. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh1.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh2.jpg I used a Needle Nose Plier to pull back the factory grill tabs. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh3.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Cut the corners with the Tin Snips, so you can flatten the factory grill, for tracing template http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh5.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh6.jpg Rubber Mallet to lightly tap the HC mesh around the perimeter of the frame. Be careful to not break off the 2 plastic "latch" tabs protruding beneath the frame of the factory top grill. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh7.jpg Corsair perforated top grill Vs. Honeycomb Modders Mesh ( (79% airflow) 22 gauge plain steel, 1/4" hexagon holes with 9/32" staggered centers) http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh8.jpg http://www.mnpctech.com/white_sleeve_pc_psu_cable_computer_individual_kit_mnpctech.jpg I also plan to sleeve the Power Supply Cables with one of these custom white PSU cable sleeve kits http://www.mnpctech.com/24_pin_PCI_ATX_PSU_power_supply_sleeve_removal_tool_extractor.jpg http://www.mnpctech.com/molex_pin_male_female_sleeve_tool_extractor.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Sweet mod Bill I hope I can do half as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yours will be awesome slot :cool: I used a Needle Nose Plier to pull back the factory grill tabs. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh3.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh4.jpg Cut the corners with the Tin Snips, so you can flatten the factory grill, for tracing template http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh5.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh6.jpg Rubber Mallet to lightly tap the HC mesh around the perimeter of the frame. Be careful to not break off the 2 plastic "latch" tabs protruding beneath the frame of the factory top grill. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh7.jpg Corsair perforated top grill Vs. Honeycomb Modders Mesh ( (79% airflow) 22 gauge plain steel, 1/4" hexagon holes with 9/32" staggered centers) http://www.mnpctech.com/ModdersMesh.thm.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh8.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9.jpg Red Paint Pen to trace outline onto the Honeycomb http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9a.jpg Using Tin Snip to cut Mesh... excess will be cut after the mesh is folded onto the frame, btw: It's 22 gauge steel, it's stronger than it looks here. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9a2.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9b.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9c.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9d.jpg After removing the center portion of the plastic frame http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_top_grill_case_mod_modders_mesh9f.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieX Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Wow, just wow. I like the hinge idea. Im thinking of putting a door hinge on both side panels of my HAF X so it swings open. What would you recommend for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 We milled a .5" sheet of PCV and contoured the back to fit over the 600T panel, so we had .5" thick material for the Soss hinge...for yours, Maybe 3/16" thick acrylic with piano hinges?...Experiment is my advice to anyone interested in modding their case :biggrin: We're working on a billet shell for the cover, dropped the paint booth this afternoon..Brad had just applied the Tungsten Grey base coat color http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint1.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint2.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint3.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint4.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint5.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint6.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint7.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlawlessSoul Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Looks very nice - are you going to do the black plastic under the grille in the same grey? The black might look out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Looks very nice - are you going to do the black plastic under the grille in the same grey? The black might look out of place. You won't see it. We're creating a new plate for the top grill from Billet. Thanks for watching and commenting ::pirate:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Oh, The scratches add a bit of realism... and the panels are finished, except for the window... I'm debating about adding a fan in it http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9d.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9e.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9f.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9g.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9h.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9i.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9j.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9k.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_paint9l.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I love this door. It is elaborate but subtle I like that look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yes, I didn't want to detract too much from the core design of the 600T Here is the design for the new top grill frame... it will be milled from aluminum.. (just for those who thought there would be no Billet Pron.. tsk tsk) http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_top_panel_mod1.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_top_panel_mod2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlawlessSoul Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yes, I didn't want to detract too much from the core design of the 600T Here is the design for the new top grill frame... it will be milled from aluminum.. (just for those who thought there would be no Billet Pron.. tsk tsk) Hot stuff. Any chance of some grill on grill action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay.Co Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Great looking case you have got there Buddy...but you don't need me telling you that as you seem to have great taste for cases and modding them :cool: Thanks to this thread iv contacted my parts supplier to see if there going to be stocking them. Again...mighty fine looking case and a very professional looking Mod's you've done. Will you be doing any them case panels for sale..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 The milled PVC side panels will set you back $375 for pair + shipping (unpainted) estimate 2 - 3 week. Ok, back to this project ..Wood?! ..... It's just a test so we can pre-fit the top grill frame to confirm it matches the contour of the factory version, before making real deal. The heatsink fins will be left bare aluminum while the outter frame will be painted to match the "dingy" exterior finish of the case. Otherwise it would contrast and look a bit odd... http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_600T_top_panel_progress1.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_600T_top_panel_progress2.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_600T_top_panel_progress3.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_600T_top_panel_progress4.jpg Underside of the new top grill.. (still in progress!) http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_graphite_600T_top_panel_progress5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 The grill will attach to the frame of the factory grill. The outter frame of the top grill will be painted to match the exterior. The heatsink fins will either be 1. left bare aluminum or 2. cleared coated with a light mixture of silver to mute the shine. I'm leaning toward the later, so the grill fits into the overall theme. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill1.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill3.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill4.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill6.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill5.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill8.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9a.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yesterday I drilled holes into the modified factory plastic grill frame. The Honeycomb Modders Mesh is being clear coated and is very pliable to bend by hand. I marked off the location for the bend and folded it over the edge of my workbench. I've used a Pliers in the past for making corner folds. http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9c.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieX Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Im going to look around some hardware stores and see what hinges are out there. Thanks for the inspiration and awesome project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Cool! Check out Rockler Retail store, if you have one in your area. The top pane for the 600T is done! Altho may paint the grill Black http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9j.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9e.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9f.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9g.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9h.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/600T_corsair_graphite_case_mod_billet_grill9i.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Yeah, paint it black. Looks like you have some scratches on the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnpctech.com Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Yes, there IS scratches, Wired. Installing window next :biggrin: http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/1_corsair_600T_oct3_window_mnpctech1.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/1_corsair_600T_oct3_window_mnpctech2.jpg http://www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/corsair_600T_window_panel_mnpctech2.jpg We also made this Clear acrylic Panel for the 600T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkcyde Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Yeah, paint it black. Looks like you have some scratches on the frame. The scratches make it look industrial and badass. I think that is goal here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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