Can a Silent PC have a Wild side?

Bill Owen from mnpctech here, I just finished this case mod.. Let know what you think.

the mouse and key board will be covered with 3M di-noc carbon fiber film
http://www.mnpctech.com/CarbonFiber_Gun ... anium.html



Front & rear chassis grill perforation punched out.
Tek Chain 120mm fans w/ anti-vibe rubber grommets & u-channel

edited: 1/10/06, 120mm Globe fans have been changed to 120mm Tek Chain (Titto) adj spd fans.

Airbrushed mural by mnpctech.com













Sonex Willtec by illbruck is also manufactured here in Minneapolis, MN.








Updated 3/05/05 with new Tek Chain 120mm Quiet fans

Looks great Bill!

Nice to see an interest in quiet computing from what is typically our diametrical opposite.

You can have it all

Very nice looking case.

That foam is very interesting. How much does it cost?

Looking real nice, what foam is that?

Very nice, i also have a tsunami dream but the windowed version, u've inspired me to buy the non window panel and insulate the whole case and cut those grills off haha

I was wondering how u got those 120mm fans on, cas the stock case doesn't have holes for mounting, did u drill holes in between the 2 holes for the fan clip? and wat is that foam?

It also looks like u put rubber guards around the rim of the cut out grills to prevent cuts and make it look nicer, where did u get those? ***(i believe its those u channels) and where did u get the anti vibe gromets?

Here is grumpy me again. For all those people asking "What is that foam?". If you read the first post and not just look at the pictures, then you can see a link to the manufacturer of the foam.

Thank you monkiman.

Yes, I'm here to show you it is possible to own a case that reflects your personality and can be silent as well. This one screams "heavy metal" music. A more appropriate theme for a silent rig maybe a moon landscape or coral reef




You should read the description I linked to. It is very Interesting.
I'm fortunate its manufactured just a few miles from me. I don't sell it seperately (as of yet) Its $65 installed in either my Tsunami or SC series case packages(also known as D8000/LX6A19)




I use a Rope Whitney handpunch with 1/4" bit for the rubber grommets. Much faster and cleaner results versus a drill. Yes, right between.






Off my shelf I'm a Vendor, Noizz ..lol


(i believe its those u channels) and where did u get the anti vibe gromets?

Fan Silencing grommets

lol.... i didn't notice it haha i was too excited about all the stuff i could do to this case

This is Version 2.0

Do you like this mural?

Its airbrushed by our painter, Lin Anderson. I think it suits the Silent & Deadly theme.







Another shot of Sonex Willtec Acoustical Foam and 120mm Globe fan

Real cool but ick what's with the double grills? (On the Globe in back)

My guess: For protection. One on the inside (I assume for when you're working on the system while it's running) and one on the outside for pets, kids etc.

i really like the second mural.

(didn't realize you were a vendor. However it's nice to see more people get in on the silent pc scene.)

Thanks Ralf.

Without finger guards, I could be liable for customer injuries. People may remove them if they wish to.




SPCR members who have solicited my store several times encouraged me to drop in. This thread is a good way to share my creations.

that really looks amazing...

It's probably a very good way to show off some products. Sounds like a pretty fun job modding PC's for a living. Though all the mods I do are too ghetto to be sold commercially Form = Function for me (looks are not so important).

On a slightly off note:

Have you ever thought about adding heatercores to cases, painting them to match and adding a professional looking shroud?

Just a thought

Youre the 3rd person to ask me this and Yes.

Its very likely we'll start seeing these incorporated by the manufacturers soon.

I have many other items on my "to do" list. I'm currently working with manufacturer to produce a combination fan filter/grill. May sound a bit boring, but I think it will take off. ETA is sometime early spring.

Bill, great work as always.

For the first time I can look at a Thermaltake product for longer than 2 secs. You've really transformed this one.

great work bill. i would buy one of those but i don't have the money... and im not a big whale or skull fan but really really nice. it would be nice to see some abstract paintings, you know... sumthing more futuristic!

I suggest you check out www.polygfx.com.


Bill, I stopped by your site for the first time just a week or so ago. Kudos to being an awesome vendor! You have some really good ideas, but the biggy IMHO is that you turn your ideas into some really professional products. Keep up the good work! Your site is definitly a permanent addition to my vendors list.

Oh, and about your filter/grill, you talking about something like these aluminum mesh filters (link)?


DrCR


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A good suggestion, but can't be compared to a mural painted by hand. Real artwork adds more value. Every piece we do will vary slightly so its a "one of a kind" We also paint the front bezel. Polygfx doesn't finish the job.

We're open to quoting your own custom design for cases with bezel doors. You can contact me for more info.




Thank you very much for your kind words and support. mnpctech is a small company with big plans. I enjoy catering exclusively to case enthusiasts. I've always tried to stay in tune with trends and start new ones as well



Similar, but with improved look & airflow...

Heres prices for those offlist inquiries about our airbrushing.

Pricing for cases like Tsunami (posted here)

$199 for left panel and bezel door.
$249 for both side panels and bezel door.
$299 for all panels. (includes side, top and bezel)

Contact me for quotes on all other cases

pcbuilder@mnpctech.com

Best results are on cases with Gloss Black paint finishes.

Clearcoat will change surface on brushed aluminum cases
(example Lian Li, Coolermaster, Kingwin) to a smooth painted surface.
You will have mismatched finish if you don't have entire case clearcoated.

Artwork excludes copyrghted images or logos.
Unless you can show proof that we have permission to replicate
artwork from whomever owns rights..

pimprig posts review of Silent & Deadly Thermaltake V3000

Wow, thats about all i can say.

How much of that foam is needed to cover the Tsunami?

Will you ever sell it by it self?

he does (as of now used to SOLD out)
http://www.mnpctech.com/SonexWilltec.html for $8 a sheet
but each sheet is 24 x 15 is 360" square

and since I have the Antec 3700AMB which is essentially the same case (except the 3700 is steel)

I took the time to measure everything out for my 3700AMB
but my measurement of 1015" square are for the thinner melamine ( covering the right side door, front door, around CD drive- areas where you can't fit 1 inch thick foam) so I'll take that out

you'd need about 550" (a little more for the area behind the drive cages) square or two sheets for the left side panel, bottom top, back

I found some fome that doesn´t have to be shiped from the US , it is cheep, one sheet is 900 x 400 x 20 mm which is just enough to cover the right and left side of the case. It costs 7.45 € per sheet or about 8 $ per sheet.
This is how it looks like.
Link:
http://image01.conrad.com/xl/3000_3999/ ... FB.eps.jpg

Hey "azraeltecat", could you provide a link as to where one can buy that.

actually those foams arent the best for computer silencing, they sure look good though.

NoizEnvader: Those foams are sold in http://www.conrad.com/ which has branches all over Evrope.

spollitta: Have you tried them, could you perhaps recomand something better.

nope but that design is for sound diffusion.

read my post in this thread