Military PC Build for Raptr.com - Final Pics

Last edited by Boddaker on Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:06 am; edited 5 times in total

Hey everyone,

This case mod is being built for Raptr.com, for their Battlefield 3/Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Showdown. Members vote on which game they think is better, then I will base the theme of this case on which game gets the most votes. Smile

Here are some early conceptual designs I made up, using various cases:

Around the same time I was building the Level 10GT case mod, and Raptr requested I incorporate some of the features used in that mod into this one. So the minigun was integrated into the design.

Then Cooler Master came through and provided their new Trooper case, which lent itself well to the theme. So new concepts were drawn up:

Fortunately, since both games are military styled, I don't have to wait for the outcome to get started. First, I'd like to thank the following sponsors for this project, especially Raptr for giving me this opportunity! Very Happy

Here are a couple shots of the Trooper case:

And now we get to the goodies, courtesy Origin PC:

And finally disassembly of the Trooper case:

Now to start some actual work!

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First item up for build is the minigun. I'll be doing pretty much the same thing as I did in my Level 10GT mod, but this one will be slightly smaller. So I got some 3/4" acrylic tube, and cut some circles.

Using my miter saw, I cut the tubes down to 1' lengths.

Scuffed all parts.

Starting assembly, fitting the tubes in the holes.

All rings spaced appropriately.

And a shot of the minigun in the case for placement.

I'm thinking it will have to be lowered to accommodate the placement of the optical drive and Lamptron fan controller in the upper bays. The Trooper case features removable drive cages, so there will be plenty of room to work with. Smile

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I detect epicness . .

out of curiosity (for obvious reasons), what is Origin's role? Will they offer this as an option to purchase from them as a compete system?

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Origin provided all the components for the build, sans case. Once the rig is completed, it will be given away to a lucky raptr member.

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That minigun looks vaguely familiar...wasn't it DB's Duke build?

Very cool!

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Nice! Can't wait to see this one done.

Now you just need some mini-gun ammo.... Razz

BizSAR wrote:

That minigun looks vaguely familiar...wasn't it DB's Duke build?

Very cool!

Yes, DB's Duke rig features a Geno-designed minigun. I give him credit for giving me the inspiration for doing the one in my Level 10GT case mod, as well as this one. Although my versions aren't anywhere near as badass. Wink

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Boddaker wrote:

BizSAR wrote:

That minigun looks vaguely familiar...wasn't it DB's Duke build?

Very cool!

Yes, DB's Duke rig features a Geno-designed minigun. I give him credit for giving me the inspiration for doing the one in my Level 10GT case mod, as well as this one. Although my versions aren't anywhere near as badass. Wink

Geno's BFG rig STILL has not see the light of day . . .I can't tell you how many times he said we was going to pull it out and finish it

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Try not to lose a finger this time eh?

That case has an awesome look to it. This will be awesome.

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I wish I could see one of these once they are done as they are going to be amazing!!!

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Side note, I love the FT03 so much. Man what a cool case. Been wanting to see a great mod using that case.

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Thanks guys.

@ EQWoody- Yeah I really like those FT03 cases too. That's why my first designs were based off of it.

@Jlackner19- I'm planning on bringing the Level10 GT case to the next lan. Just gotta get some hardware to put in it. Smile

@autobot- Um, I'm afraid to ask lol.

@Bob- Thanks, how awesome of you to say!

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Quick update!

Working on the front bezel, making room for a 200mm fan. First thing I had to do was get some components in there and figure out where the minigun will be. This position looked too low, so I removed the lower bay cover and raised the minigun back up a bit.

Once that was finally established, I could mount the rollers.

Then it was time to hack off the lower half.

Then I cut some flat bar and bent them around the minigun and fan to kind of group them together.

Here's the new frame, pop riveted together.

My idea is to add some mesh to fill in the areas around both the minigun and fan. But that will have to wait til next time.

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Ok, finally an update on this! Very Happy

Continuing on with the front bezel, I cut some mesh to fit inside my aluminum frame.

I cut it wider than the frame...

...then bent the excess down so it would fit.

Quick test fit on the case with gun. Got to fill the upper corners with something.

So I cut some pieces from scrap black acrylic.

Sanded them down and smoothed them out.

A nice fit.

Next up was to cut the hole for the 200mm fan into the mesh.

I liked the Sniper style fan grill from MNPCTech, so I had Bill make me up one to fit the 200mm fan. Smile

Assembled the whole front bezel to see how it looks...

And with some power to the fan... Sweet!

I should have another update for you this weekend. 'til then!

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This looks like it's going to be awesome!

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That is looking pretty sweet! I gotta say though that IMHO the fan's light needs to be another color like red or orange. Although maybe that's not what the Raptr people are looking for. Smile

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Thanks Uber Tiny. Smile

xeromist wrote:

That is looking pretty sweet! I gotta say though that IMHO the fan's light needs to be another color like red or orange. Although maybe that's not what the Raptr people are looking for. Smile

Yeah, this was going to be either COD or BF3 themed, depending upon their contest voting results, and BF3 got the most votes, so they wanted to go with a blue/black color combo. Orange would've probably worked to tho.

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Very nice work... Got skillz

Another feature borrowed from the Level 10GT COD mod that Raptr wanted in this case was the first aid kit with integrated beverage cooler. First thing I had to do was figure out how to incorporate it into the Trooper case. I ended up going with a smaller kit and placing it towards the front on the left side panel.

Here is the smaller sized first aid box. The handle and latches will be removed.

After removing the mesh portions of the side panel, I added a window and beefed up the edge where the door's hinge will go.

Then I added a piano hinge using pop rivets.

The door is secured to the hinge via flathead screws and nuts.

Testing the door on the case. Closed...

Open. It's a smaller compartment than the other one, but it still can hold a can and maybe some band-aids or something. Smile

Now for the internal part of the first aid kit. I grabbed another beverage cooler from Xoxide.

Removed the TEC and wiring from the casing.

Made a hole in the bottom of the box and fit it over the TEC plate.

The box will take the place of the Trooper's removable drive cages. And there's still room on the other side for some drives, just gotta make a new mounting system.

The first aid kit door will be painted black to match the case, after masking off a cross symbol. The inside will remain white.

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I'm sticking with "Awesome". Razz

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