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My first case design: Hybrid Octane..;)

KPRage
Level 10
Hey guys and, gals,

Here is my first time using Sketchup and, creating a template case design.. This is just my first test template and my first case design.. After lot of trials, could put it till this state.

This is going to be a Hybrid design. It can be used both as a bench case, as well as a home PC case. The inspiration behind this design is my passion to ROG.. 🙂

Please ignore the dimensions in the pic. This has changed in the real prototype that am cutting in cardboard.. 🙂

This might be the first hybrid case out there (well at least here in India I guess).. Hope you all will like it..

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The top and side (mainly left side and, the bottom right side) panels are removable.. Another uniqueness is the motherboard tray which will slide out/in similar to the keyboard tray in office tables.

There are many more additions planned to get this into shape. Will try to create a cardboard cut out (in progress) and post some more pics on how it may look..

Cheers,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂
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KPRage
Level 10
Well dude.. Now that I did the basic frame in cardboard, I don't think the slide of PSU is necessary for now! The case is now: 20 inches in depth.. This should be enough to slide the mobo a bit and get into the bottom for any work..

Also, since all panels are removable, there will be easy access to all the components.. 🙂

Though the link you have posted is helpful in the next case am planning.. 😄

May need to get this case design into SketchUp dude.. Will need your help while doing that..

Cheers,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂

Pratham
Level 10
Yeah...you can ask for help anytime...if you want it to be drafted I can do that from pencil sketch & dimensions also...
Upload your cardboard model if it's finished..

KPRage
Level 10
A small update with some of the components included.. This is still a bare bone/ skeleton model.. Here is the updated plan:

The top panel will be made of that plexiglass thingie.. The bottom panel will be made of standard aluminum.. A nice ROG theme for the outside of the case.. White on the inside..

The side panels and, the latching system are still pending..

Top view:
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Bottom:
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Front:
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Back:
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Left:
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Right:
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ISO:
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CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂

Myk_SilentShado
Level 15
You have chosen a really unique design there KP, I am going to say that i'm really looking forward to seeing this beauty built physically 😄

KPRage
Level 10
He he.. Thanks mate.. That is the Challenge now! 🙂 Since I don't have the tools, am looking at other options to get it built/etc..

Cheers,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂

ASOUTER
Level 7
Nice renders, Looking forward to seeing this built

KPRage
Level 10
A small update with some important parts included..:) A big update coming up in a while.. Special thanks to Pratham for that.. 🙂
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Cheers,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂

KPRage
Level 10
Time for the eye candy.. Special thanks to Pratham for the awesome art work.. 🙂

Oh and, before I forget, this includes three different versions of it.. Few more coming up.. We will have a poll on which to choose once everything is in place.. 🙂

Hope you guys like it..
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CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂

kkn
Level 14
in what way will you have access to all the parts inside?
are you going with 1 or 2 loops?
what are you gona cool? ( havent read first page so )

kkn wrote:
in what way will you have access to all the parts inside?
are you going with 1 or 2 loops?
what are you gona cool? ( havent read first page so )
kkn, its designed in such a way that, you can add 4 pumps and more.. The rads can be placed either on the front or on the back or on the side slants..

Each panel is removable except for the bottom most tray.. The mother board tray and the bottom slanted trays will slide out.. The top trays will be removable to convert it into a benching case..

You can cool all the components easily with this set up.. It has provisions for huge rads and fans too.. Depending upon how you will use your case as the positioning of each components will change accordingly..

For e.g: If you want to use it as a normal case but you are the type who removes it occasionally (like me!), you can use it as a bench-cum-normal case.. To do this, put the rads, pumps and reservoir in the front or back or on the bottom slant.. This will make sure that when you do open the top portion (the top right slant panel, top most panel, left slant panel and, left side panel are all removable using a latching system).. The rest are slide to use.. 🙂

If you want to use it as a normal bench case ONLY, then you can remove the top panel off completely..

If you want to use it as a 24/7 system but you won't fiddle much with it then you can add the rads, pumps and, reservoirs on the top slant panels too..

Hope it clears things up..:)

Cheers,
KP
CPU: Intel i5 3570k OC'd to 4.6GHz @1.170V; Mobo: MVG; GPU: Zotac 1070 mini OC'd to +210MHz/+205MHz; Memory: 8GB (2X4GB dual channel) Corsair Vengeance 1333Mhz 9-10-9-T2; SSD: Samsung 840 pro; HDD: 1TB WD Green 6Gbps; PSU: Corsair GS 600w; Case: Bitfenix Merc Alpha:Hybrid Octane in progress; Cooler: Corsair H80 closed loop cooling @ high profile;

Pre & Post Build Guide

A lot of epic FAIL videos are made before one epic WIN video is made 🙂