MetallicAcid's TJ07 (working title)

Update

i am trying another approach here with the reservoir. I am thinking of making a custom res which will sit in the 5.25" bays, attached to the front plate.

I am liking this idea more than the double tube reservoir solution I had before. What are your thoughts?
MetallicAcid

Thanks for the input again Mars! I do want to keep the outside simple, but I do agree that something more has to be done to it I will posting up a couple of renders in a couple of minutes

MetallicAcid

Update

Hey everybody! I have two more renders for your viewing pleasure. Let me know what you think.

Different lines on the front plate looking into the res.

PSU and exhaust fan shroud.

In other progress, I have made the PSU backplate and the IO backplate into just one plate, instead of the stock two. I think this will clean up the backside a little bit. I have also started working on how to plumb the GPU pipes on the backside to the bottom compartment. I don't know when I can get some renders op of those, but it shouldn't be too much of a wait!

Thanks for reading,
MetallicAcid

Update

Hello there ^^

I have not had so much time to work on rendering or designing as of late. Silly me went and signed up for night time classes twice a week for the next 3 months, and work is getting a little crazy... BUT, I am still dedicated to this project, and actively thinking about new design ideas to make this build one of the most original TJ07, wait, mod which has been done! I have promised epicness, and this is what you and I will receive!

Here I am playing with the rad cover designs. which one looks best?

Thanks for any and all input
MetallicAcid

Cheers for your input mate I do like the second one, but I do agree with you, it has something which I cannot put my finger on which makes me choose a different design. I am leaning most towards doing the 4th design.

As for the reservoir, I am planning to have it hidden in where the 5.25" bays are. I am playing with the idea to have a little window of sorts showing in through the side of the 5.25" bay where you can see the back of the reservoir. I'll have some renders up when I get the free time to play with the concept

MetallicAcid

Update

Hey guys, due to popular demand, I would like to present to you:

Something that might work? I am still fairly attached to the open fan solution though
MetallicAcid

Thanks Spille! I would just like to point out that these designs are not the door designs, but rather just a shroud infront of the rads. The door will go over this shroud and cover the internal components like normal. I am planning of taking a magneted dust filter and sticking it to the inside of the door on the mesh

MetallicAcid

Great!

MetallicAcid

Update

I had a little free time last night, so I started working in alternate design ideas for the front plate which sits in front of the reservoir. What do you guys think?

And since the last update, I am playing with the idea of having plexiglass blocks with red backplates. I like what I see so far!

As always, I am open for questions and feedback
MetallicAcid

Update

Hey guys! I would like to present to you, some alternate colour schemes for my upcoming TJ07 mod. So, in usual fashion, please let me know what you think is the best/most original colour to build out my PC with!

Thanks for looking
MetallicAcid

Thanks for the tip mate! I am mostly looking at the orange, purple or the gold colours right now. I suppose it just depends on the motherboard that I pick up for this build.

I don't want anything mainstream though..
MetallicAcid

Gun metal grey with orange highlight perhaps?

MetallicAcid

Cheers mate, and thanks for the tip

MetallicAcid

Thanks for tip mate! I will look into making a render with white and orange.

MetallicAcid

Update

Hello again!

I have changed the custom reservoir our for the two tube reservoir solution. I can't help it, I just love the way it looks. I have also decided to do something a little different with the interior of the case... The panel from the front plate, on the inside of the case, runs at a 45° angle to the motherboard plate. This creates an interesting and open area to show of the goods! I hope you enjoy

MetallicAcid

Thanks guys, I am very happy that this design is a hit! I have made a few more details and will present them soon

Do either of you have any suggestions on how I can improve this current design?

MetallicAcid

Update

Another quick update

I have added space for one 5.25" bay above the reservoirs for a fan controller, and made the bay area blend in with the 45° angle which is behind the reservoirs. These 2 lines will be lit up from behind with LED's. More to come soon! Here is the model with a couple of colour schemes for your viewing pleasure!

Thanks for looking!
MetallicAcid

Cheers boniz! I am really enjoying that colour scheme! The design is not 100% just yet as I still have some tricks up my sleeve

MetallicAcid