Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) [Build Logs / Projects] ocaholic

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Posted on: 2015/6/21 10:23

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #51

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Hey guys,

Here's the work I did on the front panel mod.

The piece is 1.2mm aluminum and what I used for the cutting is a Dremel Moto-Saw as you can see from the pictures. It's like a mini portable scroll saw, very handy and really good for the price.

I drilled small holes in the panel first so that I can begin the cutting with the scroll saw.

Bit of a learning curve with this but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy. And it cut through this aluminum panel with no effort at all.

As you can see, the vinyl is my guide.

Here all the cutting was done and it was time for the filing to make it nice, smooth and even

I cut the corners same shape as the windows, gave it a scuff everywhere and it was done.

The whole thing took me about 3 hours to do. Now to get it sprayed!

I think it came out looking awesome and was surprised how easy it was to cut it once I got the hang of the scroll saw.

The Dremel Moto-Saw will definitely come in handy from now on, I wonder how it will do on some steel or thicker panels.

Let me know what you guys think?

Cheers,

Alex

Wow, great precision in that tool, thought you needed some more advanced machines, what's the thickness of the alu?

GJ!

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Posted on: 2015/6/21 12:01

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #52

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Nizr wrote:
Wow, great precision in that tool, thought you needed some more advanced machines, what's the thickness of the alu?

GJ!

Thanks, yea it's pretty good. The aluminum is 1.2mm thick, not sure how it would handle thicker material. Probably with some ticker acrylic it would be fine

This is the first time I've used it

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Posted on: 2015/6/21 13:03

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #53

These saws are great! Used to do a lot of wood cutting with similar saws

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Posted on: 2015/6/21 17:16

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #54

Might be able to handle 2nm then!
God damn it, I need to move to a house, with a work shop :p

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Posted on: 2015/6/22 5:43

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #55

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rewarder wrote:
These saws are great! Used to do a lot of wood cutting with similar saws

Yea they are really good, can't wait to try some acrylic on it

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Nizr wrote:
Might be able to handle 2nm then!
God damn it, I need to move to a house, with a work shop :p

Yea will probably be fine with 2mm too, even thicker maybe. Not sure if you'll have the same precision on cutting shapes with it on thicker and harder material. Not sure how it would handle some steel sheet like most side panels are made from. Keen to try it though

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Posted on: 2015/6/23 10:45

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #56

Here's the new EK stuff I received. Nickel plated mounting bracket and a new clear Supremacy EVO top, part of the upgrade kit. Also new RAM modules to replace the ones that were powder coated before.

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Made some decal stickers for the RAM modules to go with the toxic theme

Pretty nice looking little combo!

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Starting to get components back in the case. Still waiting on fittings, tubing and cables to arrive.

Thanks for checking it out!

Cheers,

Alex

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Posted on: 2015/6/23 11:16

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #57

Very nice! Looks really good!

I might have to get myself some of these RAM blocks as well ...

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Posted on: 2015/6/23 22:42

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #58

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rewarder wrote:
Very nice! Looks really good!

I might have to get myself some of these RAM blocks as well ...

Cheers, yea RAM blocks are mainly for the look but I love using them, think it looks pretty cool!

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Posted on: 2015/6/29 0:23

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #59

Hey guys,

Front panel is done and here is how I applied it on, very simple with some double sided 3M tape.

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For some reason these following pics I only have from my phone, not sure what happened with the ones from the camera

Thanks for checking it out and hope you guys like the finished front panel!

Cheers,

Alex

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Posted on: 2015/7/7 1:46

Re: [Project Log] TOXIC CHROME (modded Corsair 250D) #60

Hey guys,

Another quick update. The GPU is good to go and I also cut up these fan frames that will go around all the fans in the build to give them more colour.

You can see on the GPU the pink and purple caps have been covered with chrome vinyl.

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This is the design I went for with the frames to just cover the edges of the fans.

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Just need to get painted and filed down a little bit more, will be same silver colour as the side and front panel.

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Thanks for checking it out.

Cheers,

Alex

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