Cooler Master 840 ATCS Case Mod ..::D-9::..

Hey gang, I've started the build for Cooler Master's media suite at 2010 CES. The D-9 concept was mine after seeing the movie.

I should know by first week of November what hardware CM will be sending me.




Conceptual drawing by E.E.L. Ambiense

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Case Mods & Supplies used in this project by Mnpctech.com

Machined Aluminum Computer Case Feet Link



Acoustical Sound Proofing Sheets for your PC



Mnpctech is now stocking clear and colored sheets of cast acrylic for window mods

http://www.mnpctech.com/colored_acrylic_sheet_casemod_window.html



This is the Honeycomb Modders Mesh we used.





PC Cable management clamps
http://www.mnpctech.com/CableClamp.html



The canvas for this PC build is the Cooler Master 840 ATCS



Adding window to Cooler master 840 ATCS


Using tape roll to make curved corner


Make first initial cut with your Dremel and cutting wheel, to allow use of Jigsaw and cut the window more efficiently



You have created slot, this allows using a Jigsaw w/ 18 TPI cutting blade





Using a Jigsaw is much quicker than using a Dremel to cut your window


Use a rounded side file to debur the jagged edges of the new window





Notice the window location doesn't reveal the drive bays, this was intentional.





"District 9" design cnc milled in the Cooler Master 840 aluminum intake plate. The recessed center portion will have CM case badge

 

This one looks Like it is going to turn out like all your other ones Amazing

 

Looks like its going to be awesome

 

AWESOME!!!

 

Thanks for the comments guy! I'm glad you like it!

Upgrading the 840's stock 120mm exhaust fan to 140mm fan.

Cooler Master 840 ATCS rear 120mm exhaust


I'm holding up a 140mm Cooler Master fan over the stock 120mm grill. "Will it fit without anything obstructing it?"


The location of the 140mm fan resides along the crease on the back plate.


Making the initial cut with Rotary tool and reinforced cutting wheel before using Jigsaw


Using Jigsaw with 18 TPI metal cutting blade


Using rounded side hand file to clean up burrs along the edge of the cut.


140mm opening is cleaned up, next is drilling mounting holes for 140mm fan

 

what an awesome idea.
top movie btw!

 

Cool, I liked the movie too! Now that we've got the 140mm hole finished, it's time to drill the 4, mounting holes for the fan.

My trusty center punch. I use this to mark where the holes will be drilled. Once the fan is positioned correctly, It's spring loaded, you push down firmly until the pointed ends "pops" and create a dimple for the drill bit. I insert this in each of the fan's mounting holes



The 140mm fan is located 7/8" from the top of the Motherboard tray.




vibration dampening fan grommets


Using a 1/4" size drill bit to make the mounting holes, this allows the fan grommets to fit.



Vibration dampening fan grommets installed.

 

Looks great!! and i want to see that movie lol

 

Looking ridiculously professional as always!

 

so much deatail for a fan hole! thats awesome!

 

Really, really nice design and artwork. Cant wait to see the outcome. Eager to see how you get the dotted rust effect going.

 

Thank you everbody!

I've cut the window from Lexan. It's tougher than plexiglass/acrylic, but 2 or 3 times more expensive. It won't shatter or crack "easily" You can buy Lexan sheets at Home Depot, Lowes and some hardware stores like Ace.

The window will be fastened with 1/4" socket head screws, for reinforced armour look

Using center punch to mark each fastener hole.



Roper Whitney No. 5 Jr Hand Punch kit available here
Hand punch (estimate $60 new)





"Look Ma, No deburring needed!"


The benefit of using Lexan is that you can drill or hand punch it without cracking it.



Clean hole cut! I love Lexan.





Ironically our concept drawing calls for bullet holes in the Lexan "bullet proof" window...lol

 

Cooler Master's hardware list for their CES show display

1 x Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
1 x Intel Extreme Series DX48BT2 X48 Motherboard
1 x Silent Pro RS-600-AMBA-D3
1 x CM MITX Cooler 38mm tall (will be replaced with future V series cooler)
1 x Sapphire ATI Radeon 4870 512MB
1 x 4GB DDR3 Kingston 1600mhz memory kit
1 x WD 500GB HDD
1 x DVD drive

Silent Pro RS-600 Watt-AMBA-D3 PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036







Are you a fan of the Black Ribbon power cables?

 

The concept called for bullet holes in the window



Using 3/8" drill bit




Using wire cutter to make cracks around the hole


Etching Rotary Tool (or Dremel) Engraving Bits


Using the dremel to emulate some cracks

 

http://www.gcshooters.com.au/bulletholes.htm

just a thought

 

hehe, thanks! I'm adding bullet holes to the case too, so I drilled holes in the 840's aluminum panel. I then used a tin snip and needle nose plier to cut and rip the 3/8" hole open

 

woah?

Wow mate, this looks insanely awesome really love the look of the bullet holes.

Shadowkila.

 

that is something that should have been a standard for years! no more sleeving

 

nice work, cant wait til its finished


ps, want me to send you a metric ruler?

 

Awsome work as usual Bill.
What you didn't use real bullets, I thought everyone in the united States had a gun