I'm back in the workshop with another build. This will be a liquid cooled 3-way 980 GTX gaming system for a friend. I'll post photos of the hardware as it arrives to me. The theme will be inspired by Star Trek. I'll be performing some case mods to the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full tower case. I really like this case for it's features.
 

 
I'll be hardlining with 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID PETG tubing, Mnpctech offers 24" & 12" pre-cut tubes here, http://mnpctech.com/pc-computer-alphacool-ek-bitspower-hardwarelabs-heatkiller-liquid-cooling/petg-tube-clear-bend-petg-tubing-mnpctech/
 

 
Mnpctech created a full view replacement window panel to show off the hardware in his Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case. It's CNC machined from 3/8" thick 100% cast acrylic.
 

 
Remove this Black factory case screw. You will replace it with the included Black Thumb screw included with the panel.
 

 
The bottom of the clear panel has groove that mounts over the lip of the Phanteks chassis.
 

 
The clear panel is mounted onto the chassis vertically, from the bottom first.
 

 
The clear panel includes this custom made lock washer. The raised portion of the washer must be positioned over the clear panel.
 

 
Use the included Black Thumb screw and lock washer to fasten in the clear panel.
 

 

 
I like the clean look of this Antec 380 front grill
 

 

 
The very 1st "Ph-antecs" case mod
 

 
Shrouding the Phanteks Luxe chassis is really easy....
 

 
Just make a cardboard template
 

 
Used my template to cut a piece of White opaque acrylic... everything took less than 30 mins... I will use adhesive backed velcro to attached the shroud, so it's easily removed.
 
Stay Tuned for more soon!
 
 

Nice!,,, I actually just purchased the exact same case for a little project to use for a spare, and I like the look of where your going all ready. Mine wont be here for a few more days, but was planning to try and mod the front for a larger rad since I wont need the cages.  Look forward to what your planning on this one! 

 
Good start. I just think that white cases show the dirt or dust very easily. Will need to wipe it down often.

Thanks for tuning in and commenting! My workshop is filled with Black and White cases, and the Black shows dust more than White cases.  
 
*Once you start seeing photos of Toys, I've already warped outside of the neutral zone.
 
I mentioned starting another Star Trek theme project on Twitter and majority of responses suggested adding a Warp Drive. We already committed to using the Koolance RP-450X2 Dual 5.25in Reservoir, so a Warp Drive theme Reservoir didn't make sense. (I promise making one if I ever do a 3rd Star Trek theme PC) My 1st Trek build was for Comic-Con and David Gerrold, I partnered with Mike Okuda, who designed sets for the Next Generation series. The PC case was based on Spock's Tricorder. This Warp Drive from Playmates will serve as our Power and Hard Drive activity meter. I got this set for a song on Craiglist

Love watching these builds

Both Phanteks and Koolance make great quality products at a great price. This is 2nd build this year that utilized all Koolance's latest blocks and components. Everything installed nicely. Last night I created Star Trek style badges for the rear 140mm exhaust and front bezel grill while binge watching the Walking Dead. I want a brushed steel look for both of these.


Epoxied acrylic onto back of badges, to raise them off surface just a tad

120mm version Overkill fan ring from Ronnie Hara's "Game of Thrones" build. I've made 140mm version of the rear exhaust fan ion this build, PC Cooling Fan Grills, 80mm, 120mm, 140mm, 200mm, 230mm

Awesome warp core!

Heres some examples I'm playing around with for paint and graphics. Spock's image may change. I want to mill a memorial plaque to place somewhere as well. Today I've been researching different ways to create illuminated LCARS screen that may go on this side or backside of chassis... Maybe as illuminated SSD cover.. 
 

This is one of the most exciting mods I've seen in a long time, for shear originality, class and character. This link is going all over my social media! :) Fantastic job man, keep it up! Literally can't wait to see the finished product!

Oh snap, this thing looks cool!

Correct, inspired by Generations... I seem to always find way of upsetting diehard fans over historic details... I may change ships, or toss some JJ Abrams to really get people upset..lol ...what matters is what Will likes in the end.

mnpctech
Correct, inspired by Generations... I seem to always find way of upsetting diehard fans over historic details... I may change ships, or toss some JJ Abrams to really get people upset..lol ...what matters is what Will likes in the end.

Some frosted or Moiré patterned vinyl window film and the bright LEDs should give a good lens flare effect.
 
I don't mind the anachronism of the TNG warp core and the original Enterprise, maybe change the decals to the Enterprise A to modernise it a bit. The TOS engine room would look boring in that build.
 
Looking great! Can't wait to see the final build.

Great suggestions, Thank you guys! 
 
Will loves his RAID array. 9x SSDs will require refining our mounting locations in the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, which shares same chassis Phanteks Enthoo Pro. Yesterday I modified the Phanteks factory 3.5" cage mounting base to a 2.5" cage with removable trays from a Supermicro S5 chassis. Using this cage will buy me 5 mounting locations (one on side) while clearing our Warp Core. After making all of the appropriate cuts, I scuffed the cage and base with Scotchbrite, applied SEM Self Etching White primer before applying Rustoleum Gloss White Enamel paint. Tentative plan for the remaining Five SSDs is to two mount two on backside of the Phanteks Luxe chassis and fabricate an illuminated shell for remaining three SSDs. This shell would have the LCARS display covers and be mounted behind the 5.25 bay with a window made in right access panel.
Steps in painting parts to match the White Phanteks Enthoo Luxe/Pro/Primo chassis.
1. Scotchbrite surface to promote adhesion for the paint. (Not necessary to remove factory paint)
2. Clear off surfaces with Tack Cloth
3. Apply SEM Self Etching White primer, allow cure for 30 minutes
4. Apply 5 coats in 5 min intervals of Rustoleum brand Gloss White Enamel paint from Home Depot
5. Allow Rustoelum paint to air dry cure for 24 hours before handling
6. (Optional) Apply Matte Clear coat finish to paint.





Prepped surface of the Supermicro PC 2.5" Drive cage for custom White paint with Red Scotchbrite, http://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/3m-scotchbrite-pads-sanding-buff-scuff-scotch/3m-scotchbrite-pads-en.html

I received test sample sheet of printed vinyl wrap on Friday. The USS Enterprise will be cut out from the sheet, then applied over the Two tone painted Blue stripes, before the panel will be clear coated with Urethane clear. I did a test piece with a scrap Fractal Design side panel, to confirm the Black ink wouldn't react the urethane. The crease in the sheet was easily removed by re-applying the backing paper. The artwork has really tiny details, so this approach saves lots of time versus weeding out a stencil and being hand airbrushed.

Had inverted version made, just to see if I liked it instead of White over Black... still debating

TEST piece passed... (made sure Urethane clear wouldn't react to the Black ink)

Thank you for your support rjohnson!
 
I've decided to keep the other side simple and just go with the LCARS style blue stripes. I'm going to relocate the Nimoy image to the Black top grill, so I can have planet Vulcan airbrushed in the background. I shared a peek of this case in my latest VLOG. I also share my 2nd version of the clear replacement side panel for Phanteks Enthoo Primo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNfnGcL2i8