[Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D)

[The_Governour]

I would think that hard tubing is a plus on this 250d build. I will do it when I can but with soft tubing as I yet have to take the step and try hard tubing......

Will be nice to see if you can pull it off with that res there, I am thinking of the Mini Bitspower tank for the DDC.

 

[ciobanulx]

I would think that hard tubing is a plus on this 250d build. I will do it when I can but with soft tubing as I yet have to take the step and try hard tubing......

Will be nice to see if you can pull it off with that res there, I am thinking of the Mini Bitspower tank for the DDC.

Yea getting the hard tubing done in this build might be tricky but someone I hope I will get it done. It's just a matter of squeezing my hands in there haha.

The res should be all good in that spot. I have already though how I'm gonna get it connected to the loop and secure it with fittings

 

[ciobanulx]

Hey guys,

Worked on getting the side panel window cut outs done for all the windows I will attach to the case, a total of three.

I will be bolting the clear acrylic this time and I will have it on the outside of the case. That is so I can keep the inward part where the grill on the side panel is. I have seen other people do it before and I think it looks interesting.

Here we go with the dremel and jigsaw!

Thanks for checking it out and I hope you like my window designs.

Cheers,

Alex

 

[The_Governour]

How will you attach the new window? What material will you use for the window?

 

[ciobanulx]

How will you attach the new window? What material will you use for the window?

I will be bolting them on just using some nuts and hex key bolts. Material will be clear acrylic, 2 or 3 mm thick. I did mention some of this in the last update

 

[ciobanulx]

Hey guys,

New update for TOXIC CHROME!

Just a quick look at the pump and other res combo that will be going in the build and how it will be placed.

Swiftech MCP35X

Changing to a multi option top so that I can run the loop back to the top of the res.

These EK reservoirs looks awesome, first time using these!

Great little combo!

I think it will be pretty awesome with the two reservoirs in this little case!

Thanks for checking it out!

Cheers,

Alex

 

[Bartacus]

Why have 2 reservoirs? For the fun of it I presume?

 

[Grey_beard]

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Looks like you are busier and have more spectators here compared to [H]

 

[NeverBackDown]

what is wrong with you??? I am saving money for this same case now! Have to keep the saving a secret though.... Wife thinks differently though! =00=

Your the man of the realtionship right? You are! So tell that wife if she can spoil herself once in a while you can too^_^

 

[ciobanulx]

Why have 2 reservoirs? For the fun of it I presume?

Yea pretty much haha. I just want to fill space and I think it will look cool

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Looks like you are busier and have more spectators here compared to [H]

Yup Thanks for subbing!

Your the man of the realtionship right? You are! So tell that wife if she can spoil herself once in a while you can too^_^

Haha that's right

 

[Dawelio]

Why have 2 reservoirs? For the fun of it I presume?

He's going JayzTwoCents style alright?

 

[ciobanulx]

He's going JayzTwoCents style alright?

Hahaha I believe Jay is running dual loops

 

[Dawelio]

Hahaha I believe Jay is running dual loops

Well JayzCiobanulxCents then :lol:

 

[ciobanulx]

Hey guys,

Back with another update on Toxic Chrome.

I made all the modifications needed on the case and it has now left to get powder coated. The frame of the case and other bits will be powder coated a dark navy blue and the side and top panels will be powder coated chrome. Hopefully the chrome powder coat will come out good.

Here's a look at the case with the side panel windows cut, filed and all ready. Also mounted the pump/res combo and drilled the hole for the Vandal switch. That is just a test Vandal switch. I will be receiving a nickel plated one from MNPCTECH which is currently on the way.

I know here that the res doesn't sit in the middle but in order to make the loop work I think that this is how I will need to sit it. This may change however so we will see.

All the side panel windows. I went and drilled holes in each corners of the windows for mounting the acrylic however I forgot to take pics of this. You guys will see that once the case is back.

Pump/res combo mounted.

Vandal switch mounted on top of the front panel frame.

I will be making a new front panel out of 1mm aluminum which will cover this section here. I will stick that to the existing front panel in order to continue to be able to use the clip on and feature and access the dust filter behind it.

I also cut the HDD cage in half as I will need to mount this back in the case to support the MB tray. I cut some 1mm aluminum panels which will be bolted on to help clean up the HDD cage look as that will be seen through the res window.

All this will be powder coated blue.

And that's about it for now. Hopefully I will get the case powder coated and back sometime next week.

Thanks for checking it out.

Cheers,

Alex

 

[Grey_beard]

Keeps getting better! I like the way you mounted the vandal switch.

 

[Dawelio]

Keeps getting better! I like the way you mounted the vandal switch.

I'm with Grey_beard on that one, really nice touch dude!

 

[Bartacus]

Me three! Love the idea of a dark navy blue / chrome combo too, can't wait to see how it turns out!

 

[ciobanulx]

Keeps getting better! I like the way you mounted the vandal switch.

I'm with Grey_beard on that one, really nice touch dude!

Me three! Love the idea of a dark navy blue / chrome combo too, can't wait to see how it turns out!

Thanks a lot guys!

 

[ciobanulx]

Hey guys,

I got the case back from powder coating!

Here are some quick shots I took of the case. I think the navy blue looks awesome and matches the fan blade colour really well.

The side panels are not finished yet as they had mistakenly coated them the same navy blue, they are now getting redone in chrome.

I will be getting the front panel and rear feet colour matched to the same powder coated blue but will obviously get it painted.

Thanks for checking it out guys and let me know what you think of the blue, I really like it.

Cheers,

Alex

 

[Bartacus]

No chrome, much disappoint. But that blue looks great! I bet it even looks better in person, especially darker colors like this.