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CHALLENGER X [HAF X Build] & Project: LOTUS [Cosmos S]

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Project: LOTUS

Always wanted to do a case mod, but never had any ideas of what to do. After talking so some peeps about water cooling we found a bunch of crazy setups with a Cosmos S, instantly I felt inspired  to work with that case. I wouldn't be losing any cooling efficiency either since the fan placement for intakes on the Cosmos along with exhaust would make it a great replacement for my Antec.

Now this is just probably going to be a case mod so far. I was originally planning on doing my first water build in this case, but more and more I think about maintenance to keep it running good, plus the fact that I will need more than juts a triple rad I decided to can it.

Here are some concept pics of some ideas I had floating around for paint schemes:







 
 



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A little touch up (6/1/2010):














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post edited by II NaZ II - 2010/07/21 01:15:16

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    II NaZ II
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 17:01:46 (permalink)
    CHALLENGER X

    Couple pictures that I took while messing around of my HAF X (some slightly better ones if you've already seen it before):













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    post edited by II NaZ II - 2010/07/28 07:03:17

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 17:03:56 (permalink)
    A-W-E-S-O-M-E
    COSMOS S FTW!!




    Cant wait for this. You've got me pumped up!

    Good luck!


    and oh, we need more pictures. just reminding you in case you forget about it. 



     

     

     

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 18:32:33 (permalink)
    Looks good so far You may want to consider having a few extra holes behind the motherboard itself for fan cables and the front panel audio.
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 18:48:39 (permalink)
    actually the colors on the last sketch are pretty rad :P
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 20:17:28 (permalink)
    Crys1s_Gam3r

    Looks good so far You may want to consider having a few extra holes behind the motherboard itself for fan cables and the front panel audio.


    I am ninja:



    The holes are there, you must move like the grasshopper... while eating... like a stalk.

    Actually there's 3 holes at the top to route the fans to the rear and the front panel fans holes are drilled in to the 5.25" bay. I never liked front panel audio/ usb, so I "ninja" chopped them. And the 2-pin jumper for HDD status etc will just use the hole right below it.

    The holes I drilled out will also be equipped with rubber gromet thingies too, so you'll be able to see the holes, but like 1/4"in of it. Hopefully it looks "good".



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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 20:19:36 (permalink)
    Wow you really take it to the next level.... and nice photoshop.....

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 20:38:24 (permalink)
    Oh, forgot to say that the paint job was going to be done in a local Body Shop that offered to do it, that's like the only "pro" part of this build probably.

    But, should come out looking like a side panel of a white civic or something. (that's the white I chose, rofl!!!)

    Oh btw, and I appreciate the kind comments on my crappy photoshop job!

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 20:49:55 (permalink)
    This looks like it will be sick! Keep it up.

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/18 23:28:23 (permalink)
    That paint scheme looks really sharp. Can't wait to see more.

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus 2010/02/19 00:54:35 (permalink)
    I think I've decided on this being the final after slamming my head against my desk for about an hr.



    I'll take my chance at dremeling the design instead of getting someone to do it, may be a personal touch. And if it all goes good, having a cathode/ LED tube in the 5.25" bay it should light up for a cool effect, dunno yet.

    Since I am practically new to anything and everything, this will probably be the least most complex and make my life easy for if I decide to do quick swaps.

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/19 02:24:56 (permalink)
    Great concept! Nice and clean look there........

     
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/19 02:58:48 (permalink)
    wow cant wait to see more pics of this one, ill stay tuned!

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/19 05:28:22 (permalink)
    sims36

    wow cant wait to see more pics of this one, ill stay tuned!


    Same here this is gonna be good one.

     
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/20 22:52:27 (permalink)
    Step 4: Acrylic cutting and Fitting






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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/26 23:27:54 (permalink)
    Lookin nice so far. I like the white + black. Remember: measure twice, cut once ;)

    Too bad you didn't wait another couple days to pick up your Cosmos S though, I'm gonna sell mine as soon as I get the new rig built.

     
     
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/26 23:38:22 (permalink)
    love the white, red, and black

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/27 23:17:10 (permalink)
    The case is pretty much almost done, just waiting on one more acrylic piece and my white sleeves and then I'll post up the pics.

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 08:31:51 (permalink)
    Getting closer to final. Just waiting on Acrylic panels for the PSU and the white/ red sleeve kit I ordered. Some other things like the panels have to be adjusted a tad bit more, but other than that, it's pretty much done.









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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 08:45:15 (permalink)
    Looks amazing. Nice and clean. I waiting for LC...

     

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 08:48:41 (permalink)
    Omg! That looks so amazing! I thought it was so amazing before, and now its even more awesome! Great job... deserves a BR in my opinion

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 09:00:51 (permalink)
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    Omg! That looks so amazing! I thought it was so amazing before, and now its even more awesome! Great job... deserves a BR in my opinion


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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 09:01:08 (permalink)
    I'll take better pics when I get the other stuff.

    As for the water setup I planned, it's been scrapped. I'd rather spend $800 on eyefinity or something.

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 09:15:57 (permalink)
    Sweet job man. Im liking the white a lot!!! Very clean looking!!!

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 11:09:56 (permalink)
    Looks great man!  Love the sound proofing.  The black and white color looks really good on this case.

     

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 11:15:59 (permalink)
    sweet computer.
    what type of paint did you use to get it so clean and bright?


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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 14:17:45 (permalink)
    Gone Cruising

    Sweet job man. Im liking the white a lot!!! Very clean looking!!!



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    Looks great man!  Love the sound proofing.  The black and white color looks really good on this case.



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    sweet computer.
    what type of paint did you use to get it so clean and bright?


    The fans were with Krylon along the interior. The external shell was done at a body shop.

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 14:35:53 (permalink)
    whoa lookin good NaZ they did a awesome job on it 
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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 15:17:52 (permalink)
    Wow.. That looks SICK! Man I love that. Can you get some night shots?

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    Re:[Work Log] Project: Lotus (Cosmos S) 2010/02/28 17:30:37 (permalink)
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    Wow.. That looks SICK! Man I love that. Can you get some night shots?


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