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[haloloser]

ive all but stopped modding xboxs and went into computers exclusively, but i couldnt leave it behind.  i got the itch and this is what ive come up with.  i usually dont advocate xboxs in pc cases, but i wont have enough room any other way.   i def. want this project to be portable.  i havent posted a log here in quite some time so be gentle.  coupled with me and my grandad being able to build the custom waterblocks for vertually free, i thought this a great project to get ready for the 360.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/frontofwetbox.jpg)
started with an old compaq presario 6000 case.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/sidepanelwindowonwetbox.jpg)
made a nice window. kinda odd shaped, but its that way for a reason.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/chassiswithoutcase.jpg)
drilled the rivets out and was left with the bare chassi.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/usbintrappeddoor.jpg)
some usb ports, i dont want those showing...

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/trappeddoor.jpg)
fabricated a trapped door for them.

[haloloser]

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/goodies.jpg)
some goodies from the hardware store.  that metal flex conduit will be for wire sleeving.  its gonna look nice after it gets a buff.  im going for a polished undustrial look.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/etchingbits.jpg)
etching bits, skeet, skeet.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/etchnoleds.jpg)
halo 2 etch.  makes me happy to be a gamer.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/ledsupclose.jpg)
yummm, lights.  look like it would taste good.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/ashley.jpg)
another shot.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/rivetgun.jpg)
i decided i didnt want the standard computer i/o's for an xbox, so i got rid of the back panel.  i picked up a rivet gun while i was at it.  those are impressive little tools.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/renamenewnutboltclose.jpg)
i got some little nuts and bolts for some nice accents.  remember, polished industrial.  after a buffing those things will be blingin.

[haloloser]

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/sidepanelcoattwo.jpg)
coat number two on the side panel.  the orange peel we all know and love.  still have one more wetsand with 600, and some clear at this poing.  id give the paint another week or so to finish.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/frostedplex.jpg)
ill be using a frosted piece of plex to cover the hole in the back of the case that i made from removing the i/o's.  it will be attached with some custom brackets, and more of those accent bolts.

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this is a pic of the underground electrical box that im using for the res/submersable pump house.  ive used a 1/2" id hose barb to tap a hole in the side for the returning water.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/resleaktestwflash.jpg)
after the addition of some teflon tape, i took the box for a leak test with the newely acquired submersable pond pump.  it pumps 200gph, and with 5ft of head pressure its an amazing deal at 18.00us.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/resleaktestwoutflash.jpg)
another shot.

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here we have the window test mounted.  i didnt want to drill the bolt holes in the finished paint job so i went ahead and did it.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/windowtestfitwithbolts.jpg)
another shot.  

tomorrow ill put some more pics up.  tell me what you think.  i dont want to hear anything negative about watercooling an xbox being a rediculous idea.  trust me, i completely understand that it is, and i wont get any prefomance upgrades with it either.  the way i look at it is, no xbox ever really needed a terabyte of memory, but it was done, and done well.  as long as i do a good job, ill be fulfilling the goals of a modder.  until next time.

-haloloser-

[Agrooreo]

Damn looking nice man havent actually seen a watercooled box or whatever it is exactly your doing before.

[zweef_jr]

that looks really nice, keep us up to date.

[bosstitan187]

\/\/007 WOOT 3 post
this thign i tight as hell keep us posted

[GamerKid8987]

looks like pamela anderson in a bikini:)

[COTA-GodlyOne]

QUOTE(GamerKid8987 @ Aug 29 2005, 02:09 PM)

wow lol,havent seen that before looks like pamela anderson in a bikini:)

yup, completly fabricated, and wet.

[blue bandicoot]

haha, funny analogy.  that thing looks sweet.  fucking sweet...and that etching, is PERFECT.

[BuddyLeeX]

ya nice work

[Granulated]

Looking great thus far! It really looks like you know what you're doing.

1.  The side window would have been great by itself.  The etching would have been great by itself.  Together, it just doesn't quite look right...maybe that's just me, but I would almost try to window the other side of the case and put the etching there.  Probably too late for that.

2.  The etching.  Great work!  I did a case themed on the Halo 2 Limited Edition case, and I wanted to etch the logo, but I've never etched before.  I spraypainted.  What comes in the etching kit?


(Damn chrome spraypaint...fingerprinted to hell.  I wish I could find the pictures I took right after I finished it)

3.  Does the trapdoor actually open?  That's freakin sweet!

[neb15]

useing one of those pumpe is an ingenious idea, im looking at one now in my moms water fountain and i think it is a great idea.
i think itll be awsome when done.

[haloloser]

i dont really like the window by itself, but i designed it so that i would be able to hide most of the drive mounts and the pump/res assembly.  umm, i already had one etching bit that came with my dremel, but i bought a super fine one, and i believe it was 1/16".  i got that for about three dollars at home depot.  i put the etch in that lower left corner because i felt like it would balance its wopsidedness out.  its funny you post a pic of that tower because i ordered the exact same case about a month ago for a new pc that im probably going to get somewhere near the end of this month.

i got my pump from ebay because i live in a small town.  i checked some local pet stores and hardware stores, but noone carried a pump  that could do what i wanted it to for a decent price.  if they did, it was too big for my need.  if you are interested in a good small pump check out salemoreforless at ebay.  he had 99.3% positive feedback, and shipped super fast.  i ended up getting it on the shipping, but the object was farily heavy when packed, so it was understandable.

finally, a mini update.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/uvledsandresistors.jpg)
i came home today from school to find that my leds had arrived.  100 uv leds and 100 free 470 ohm resistors.

(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/haloloser/wetboxroxmysox.jpg)
nice effect i think.  its gonna look good with some uv dye in the water.

does anyone know how many amps are on the 12v rail in the stock xbox psu.  if anyone could let me know that would be great.

[GamerKid8987]

damn,thats gonna look so tite,i luv tha window lol

[bosstitan187]