Author Topic: NZXT "Bio-mechanical" Khaos PC (Read 35997 times)

Bill from mnpctech · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 04:28:19 PM »

Hello everybody!

NZXT KHAOS will be modded by my shop, Mnpctech.com

Watch my dissection on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PNgWB8UpDw&feature=channel_page

I've decided to go with the giger theme. Heres one of my favorite HR GIGER paintings, "Landshaft XIX" Theres so many details!

Heres the entire bay assembly removed from the chassis.

Whats your remedy for a headache?!

This is the housing from a small motor I found. I love the design. The skull will be hosting the system Power & Reset switches (22mm & 16mm lamptron vandal switches, w/orange leds) The mounting plate I made (below) attaches to the upper half of the skull.

NZXT Khaos panels look cool, but the hang out in the wind... Maybe keep them and do BATMAN theme mod...lol

We made these 1-1/4" thick, 6061 aluminum. 6.5" O.D front intakes,

Interested in us making these for you? $125 + shipping, pcbuilderATmnpctech.com

whats this hole for?

Ohhh... it's for the ribbed plastic loom.

Pre-fitting skull and intake covers.. I need to fab a 5.25 cage above the skull, thinking I may salvage a quick release style 5.25 bay from the old chieftec dragon tower.

Imagine if the skull matte black already.. Yum, but I'm still working on detailing the skull, so it will be awhile before I paint it.

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 04:30:19 PM »

The skull isnt finished, just test fitting things here

treemty · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 04:34:56 PM »

OMG THAT IZ NICE

tmandt · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 06:48:19 PM »

WOW... that is all i can say.

i wish i had my own shop

Tec_ · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2009, 07:10:39 PM »

this is so great to see bill over hear!! But it's so wrong to see him as a guppy!!!

robin1989 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:53:28 PM »

wow that looks phat and awsome. yeh i do agree that to see soeone of that caliber as guppy seems strange - maybe we should think up a group for him lol

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:13:17 PM »

WOW. H.R. GIGER Is My Favorite Artist. Bill Rock on man I cant wait for this.

Tri-edge · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:55:23 PM »

Quote from: Mactastic Mendez on February 26, 2009, 09:53:28 PM

wow that looks phat and awsome. yeh i do agree that to see soeone of that caliber as guppy seems strange - maybe we should think up a group for him lol

we could make him a spartan

DubbleDutch · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2009, 03:22:24 AM »

Welcome bill

never thought to see you here

I often visit mnpctech for new video's from you guys

so i already saw this one

very nice case man! GL modding!

robin1989 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2009, 03:33:16 AM »

yeh that case is pretty beast and looked really well made in the video

ra1n · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:10:08 PM »

whoa wouldn't mind having that case next to me right now...

bustinthejustin · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:19:32 PM »

O_O we need the group of "Mod God" for those few select modders who are just that amazing!

GhoSt · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2009, 02:06:00 AM »

I love the work that comes out of mnpctech

it's friken amazing what is posible when a professional modder is let loose.

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2009, 05:30:26 AM »

Thanks for great comments, you guys know how to make a guy feel at home

It's been awhile since I could build something for myself. I think 3 years. My business sales have dropped like everyone else. Luckily I've got local customers like Tec_ who allow me to feed their tech addictions. I'm using this down swing to sharpen old skills, and learn some new ones

No, I'm not insulating my workshop

. I'm using this foam to construct the cores for a new bezel, top panel and features on the side panels. These will be sculpted, then covered with fiberglass.

Cut from beneath with a hacksaw blade, this yields the best cutting results

Look like something I may have stolen from the kitchen...

This is just pre-fitting the top panel, There will fan "holes" added .

The center portion will be opened..lol..

This weekend my focus will go back to adding more details to my friend, Skully.

My Magic Sculpt arrived, after receiving the wrong product, Magic Smooth. I can't blame them, the product labels are very similar. Tap's customer service is one of the best I've ever dealt with. They took care of everything quickly, answered emails, and called to follow up with me about crediting the balance on my credit card. Very friendly over the phone. They're the business I strive Mnpctech to be like.

ARTbyTROY posted an excellent comparison of sculpting compounds for case modding. His article prompted my decision to try Magic Sculpt.

Sculpting Tools I chose

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2009, 07:14:52 PM »

I started with the skull today, adding mechanical aspects, like these vented and screw joints.

I will dremel details in these sculpted parts, 24 hrs after Magic Sculpt has fully cured

Small pan head machine screws

It only takes a few drops of water to smooth the surface of Magic Sculpt

Hex Nut with tooth washer doubles as port for plastic wire loom

tmandt · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2009, 07:34:05 PM »

nice work. cant wait for it to be finished

FreeK · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2009, 08:47:20 PM »

hey, i have you as a friend on facebook o.O

but damn,, im loving this case...its just amazing for a custom build

GhoSt · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2009, 09:08:42 PM »

Keep us updated, this is a amazing build.

Man you are a insperation to us all with your work.

Max_Kreeger · « **Reply #18 on:** March 02, 2009, 12:41:49 AM »

Now THATS engineering. Nice work man. Looks awesome!

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #19 on:** March 02, 2009, 04:45:36 AM »

Thanks everybody! Last night I worked on the chassis.

This 1/8" thick aluminum plate will reside underneath the foam/fiberglass top panel, which later will be sculpted with proper ventilation. In this case, a BIX 240 Stealth radiator.

I posted radiator template print-outs you can download. (PDF Files)

Before printing, you must select "None" for page scaling in your print dialogue box!

Download Page for each template

Radiator Templates Download Page

my center punch

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #20 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:24:18 AM »

I think its cool to have someone Like Bill on these forums. Keep up the good work man, Looking forward to the Best looking Computer chassis of 2009.

tmandt · « **Reply #21 on:** March 02, 2009, 01:01:31 PM »

Quote from: PsychoticWolf on March 02, 2009, 09:24:18 AM

I think its cool to have some one Like Bill on these forums. Keep up the good work man, Looking forward to the Best looking Computer chassis of 2009.

couldnt of said it better!

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2009, 04:55:41 AM »

Thanks for the great welcome guys! you can also Thank Tec_ for telling about AcidMods

Top 240 rad mount, 1/8' thick aluminum plate

Tri-edge · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:20:00 PM »

Nice job! I like the idea of using aluminum for the fans, it makes it look very nice and shiny

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2009, 06:36:13 PM »

Thank you, Back to the bench for this project today, Black Plastic loom in (1/4" and 1/2" diameter) will be embedded and intertwined throughout the bezel and top panel. The entire skull will be painted matte black

I love this painting, Giger's landshaft XIX

tmandt · « **Reply #25 on:** March 04, 2009, 07:02:16 PM »

looks good. cant wait to see the final

socomhacker239 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:17:13 PM »

that looks awesome oh and your link is wrong you put mnotech.com

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #27 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:58:52 PM »

Keep up the Good Work there Bill

Quote from: socomhacker239 on March 04, 2009, 08:17:13 PM

that looks awesome oh and your link is wrong you put mnotech.com

I fixed the Link.

Bill from mnpctech · « **Reply #28 on:** March 06, 2009, 06:51:32 PM »

Thank you!

I carved a basic shape first, for the bezel. Then I'll carve and sculpt notches and crevices into it

Tri-edge · « **Reply #29 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:40:16 PM »

bill seriously needs to be a spartan

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Author Topic: NZXT "Bio-mechanical" Khaos PC (Read 35997 times)