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Hello to everyone! my name is or Mickee from the Philippines, I am so lucky to be picked as last April's winner for GearUpwithEVGA and I am very thankful for that. As of now I have a simple sketch of the casemod that I have in mind, this will be based on Thermaltake's Core X71, I named it BULGAR which is a Filipino urban word for revealing. by far here are the things that I have in mind for this casemod: - Create a modular test bench that perfectly fits the case - Remove the back panel and both side panels of the case for easy removal of the modular test bench. - Motherboard will be laying on a 45 degree angle tray. - Fabricate brackets that will support the case since it will be without the back panel, motherboard tray and both side panels. - Fabricate custom covers for the side of the case but it will not be a full cover panel so that we can easily showcase the PC components used especially the ones from EVGA. - Color Scheme for the case is Black, White and Orange. - Watercool the CPU. Some parts of the design might change as I go along the process but I have high hopes with sticking to the plan, So for now I am sourcing the materials that I will use which are mainly Acrylic and Aluminum sheets as well as Aluminum bars. I will be back with actual progress on the case and other components again thank you very much and have a great day. :)
post edited by MadMods PC Mickeeboi - 2016/08/08 22:10:49
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/08/09 22:42:24
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Congrats on winning the contest. Also, have fun with the build.
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MadMods PC Mickeeboi
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/08/09 23:56:58
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XrayMan Congrats on winning the contest. Also, have fun with the build. 
Thank you very much I am really excited for this project the smile on my face is up to the back of my neck ^__________^
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/08/13 16:47:00
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Awesome, cant wait to see the progress and final build!
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/08/25 20:55:32
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EVGATech_EddieH Awesome, cant wait to see the progress and final build!
Thanks Eddie, the chassis that will be used is almost here just waiting for DHL to come knocking at my door :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/10 05:07:12
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Hi, so the case for this project has finally arrived here's a quick look. Oh it comes with a couple of 140mm Riing fans out of the box that is nice though I am not going to use them. Next step destroy the case lol, I will be back soon.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/10 05:33:03
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Looking forward to more pictures!
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/10 09:10:11
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That case is Huge, I see they optimize him nice for watercooling. You will build liquid cooled PC?
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/10 09:35:30
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Time to start cutting
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/19 09:19:58
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Vlada011 That case is Huge, I see they optimize him nice for watercooling. You will build liquid cooled PC?
Hi thanks for dropping by and Yes it will be water cooled
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/19 09:21:53
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Cool GTX Time to start cutting 
Yes! thanks for stopping by this worklog :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/19 10:28:37
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/19 23:31:55
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Excellent. Looking forward to next weekend.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/21 12:02:31
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Awesome progress, and those are some sweet pictures of the EVGA gear!!!
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/23 21:26:37
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EVGATech_EddieH Awesome progress, and those are some sweet pictures of the EVGA gear!!!
+1 Oh yeah! Look forward to what is coming up.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/24 19:42:34
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Nice update Looking forward to the next one
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/25 21:14:55
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rjohnson11 Excellent. Looking forward to next weekend.
Thanks man! Cool GTX Nice update Looking forward to the next one
Thanks! EVGATech_MDecker looking good, pink lighter for scale
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EVGATech_EddieH Awesome progress, and those are some sweet pictures of the EVGA gear!!!
+1 Oh yeah! Look forward to what is coming up.
Thanks for dropping by, aha! RIP that pink lighter :p EVGATech_EddieH Awesome progress, and those are some sweet pictures of the EVGA gear!!!
Thanks man these are really sweet gears! :)
post edited by MadMods PC Mickeeboi - 2016/09/25 21:27:01
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/09/25 21:25:39
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A few updates for now, I have always used sleeved extensions on my previous builds so I am not an expert in sleeving but this time I am giving it a shot and I would like to get it out of the way because I am really slow at this. Color of the sleeves are Black, Carbon and very little white on the 24 pin cable. So here we go :) A good friend gave me one of his DIY pin extractor, thanks man! Here is the 24 Pin cable. Cables for the GPU EPS 12V and some other shots :) I haven't done the Sata and 4 pin molex yet because I ran out of Carbon sleeves :p So I have slow progress right now but I think that it's better than none ;) Thanks and see you on the next update :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/11/02 10:21:16
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I am very sorry for the lack of updates this past few week but hey I'm back on track :) Also sorry but the pictures that I have right now are not with the best quality it is raining all day :( when the sun comes back tomorrow I'll take it outside for better images :) Let me go back with the case, here is the skeleton for the modular test bench It fits exactly as planned. Tubular aluminum to thumb screw the test bench on to. Ohh sliders <3 I also need to make handle bars out of flat aluminum. Manual bending yeah! The integrity of the case has been compromised since most of its parts was removed so I have some reinforcing to do. Connected! Custom acrylic panels will be placed on the sides of the case mounted on the sliders and I have to give those sheets some curves. I have been bending acrylic sheets with a heat gun since day 1, I guess I'm tired of that :p Very timely a friend handed down some Nichrome wire yes it's time for a DIY line bender. (I just followed some youtube guide on how this is done) Power source is a PSU that I took from an SFF PC that I haven't used for a very long time, I try to save money whenever I can :) So with some ply board, nails , wood screws, alligator clamp, old PSU and Nichrome wire we now have this :) Time to use it on the panel for the project. Mounted! I will be back with better images of the progress! thanks :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/11/02 10:57:23
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Please don't use a Huntkey PSU for any reason. Especially with heavy loads put on them.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/11/02 11:54:26
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rjohnson11 Please don't use a Huntkey PSU for any reason. Especially with heavy loads put on them.
Thanks for the advise, this is just version one i really intend to pick up a variac for this line bender.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/11/05 20:24:49
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Hi everyone I am back with a few Worked on the mobo tray My handwriting is super bad lol Removing those 2 thumb screws will make the mobo tray pop off the it's base. Yes in every project I have to mess one two or three things up lol have to retouch one of the stand offs as it was not on point, The Z170 Classified K fits right on top of the custom tray :) EVGA 1000G sitting in there nice and tight. And some angled shots Thanks be back in a jiffy!
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/11/06 02:56:09
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This is progressing very well.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2016/11/19 16:24:18
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Looking good! Really nice bends on that acrylic. I definitely know how hard that can be especially by hand!
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
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Hi, I am very sorry for the lack of updates it was due to the renovation that is still ongoing and my modding area is part of it but now I am back as I've found a small spot where I can continue my work :) I have also brought in some help with the help of a vinly cutter and a 3d printer which I got a very deal on yay! So I have some updates :) First off I have manually cut a couple of EVGA logos with a scroll saw, these will be put on each side of the sliding panels. I spent most of the holidays with the family and the 3d printer lol, It was frustrating at first because I have zero Ideas on how it works but after plenty of playing and tinkering around as well as reading I guess I got some decent prints or usable at the very least :) I do not know how to make my own designs just yet as I am still focused on understanding its dynamics as a whole so I just print stuff that I find online which suits the mood for the project ;) Something has to hold the PSU on the test bench so.. Mobo Stand off For the GPU One of the things that I've learned a few days ago was converting JPEG files to ohh I forgot the file format haha then to STL as a 3d printable file, so I tried it on the Gear up logo and wow it worked :) then I just made a few adjustments to better suit my taste. Short update but there will be more to come soon! see ya' around! :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2017/01/12 01:57:52
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EVGATech_EddieH Looking good! Really nice bends on that acrylic. I definitely know how hard that can be especially by hand!
It was super hard back when I was still using a heat gun the line bender made it easier and look better :) thanks for checking the worklog :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2017/01/12 01:59:45
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rjohnson11 This is progressing very well.
Appreciate it Thank you very much for checking the worklog :)
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2017/01/12 20:52:52
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How you made pictures, I mean on cam model?
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2017/01/13 03:54:15
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Vlada011 How you made pictures, I mean on cam model?
Hey man I'm just using a Canon 1200D with kit lens.
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Re: [GearUpwithEVGA] BULGAR an open case modular test bench adventure.
2017/01/14 05:29:10
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This build continues to evolve in a very good way.
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