discussion Work in progress Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Star Trek 3-Way SLI ASUS Gaming PC

[Lysrin]

One comment here about the case and the LCARS: the case has the original series Enterprise... no LCARS in that model of Enterprise. To include an LCARS panel and the warp core from the Enterprise D and then a case side schematic or image of the original NCC-1701 doesn't match up correctly in my mind. Seems like mismatched elements. You could do a case side schematic of the Enterprise D... but did anyone actually like that Enterprise?? :bleh: If you want to keep the original 1701 on the side then is there perhaps a panel from the original series that would look good? Can't think of one myself...

 

['47 Knucklehead]

One comment here about the case and the LCARS: the case has the original series Enterprise... no LCARS in that model of Enterprise. To include an LCARS panel and the warp core from the Enterprise D and then a case side schematic or image of the original NCC-1701 doesn't match up correctly in my mind. Seems like mismatched elements. You could do a case side schematic of the Enterprise D... but did anyone actually like that Enterprise?? :bleh: If you want to keep the original 1701 on the side then is there perhaps a panel from the original series that would look good? Can't think of one myself...

That's very true, LCARS wasn't a thing until ST:TNG. Also, that warp core was from ST:TNG, not ST:TOS, so they sort of do belong together. But as a tribute to Spock/Leonard Nimoy, a little creative license can be taken.

The original NCC-1701 panels were all switches and such. Now the NCC-1701-A had panels that looked more like LCARS, and Spock was on that ship, so changing the version of the ship may work if you wanted to keep true to that.

But using Spocks original station would be a bear.

Here is a site that has both LCARS and pre-LCARS panels.

LCARS Adge's Star Trek

 

[Mnpctech]

Yes, and I'm leaning toward swapping the artwork to Enterprise-D, to make the overall theme more cohesive. I just havent found the right artwork thats grabbed me..yet :biggrin:

Will loves his RAID array. 9x SSDs will require refining our mounting locations in the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, which shares same chassis Phanteks Enthoo Pro. Yesterday I modified the Phanteks factory 3.5" cage mounting base to a 2.5" cage with removable trays from a Supermicro S5 chassis. Using this cage will buy me 5 mounting locations (one on side) while clearing our Warp Core. After making all of the appropriate cuts, I scuffed the cage and base with Scotchbrite, applied SEM Self Etching White primer before applying Rustoleum Gloss White Enamel paint. Tentative plan for the remaining Five SSDs is to two mount two on backside of the Phanteks Luxe chassis and fabricate an illuminated shell for remaining three SSDs. This shell would have the LCARS display covers and be mounted behind the 5.25 bay with a window made in right access panel.

Steps in painting parts to match the White Phanteks Enthoo Luxe/Pro/Primo chassis.

1. Scotchbrite surface to promote adhesion for the paint. (Not necessary to remove factory paint)
2. Clear off surfaces with Tack Cloth
3. Apply SEM Self Etching White primer, allow cure for 30 minutes
4. Apply 5 coats in 5 min intervals of Rustoleum brand Gloss White Enamel paint from Home Depot
5. Allow Rustoelum paint to air dry cure for 24 hours before handling
6. (Optional) Apply Matte Clear coat finish to paint.

Prepped surface of the Supermicro PC 2.5" Drive cage for custom White paint with Red Scotchbrite, 3M Scotchbrite General Purpose Pads

 

['47 Knucklehead]

Nice. I love the fabrication work.

 

[WolfBane]

Man that paint match is spot on

 

[Mnpctech]

Indeed on the match, and for anyone who already owns a White Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, Pro, or Primo who is doing their own case mods, the White aerosol paint that I used is Rust-Oleum's "Stops Rust" line of paints, Model # 7792830, 12 oz. Protective Enamel Gloss White Spray Paint. It's very good match to the factory color. I do recommend applying 4 - 5 coats and topping it off with Enamel Clear to help protect the finish.

Rustoleum Product Page, https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust

 

[WolfBane]

Indeed on the match, and for anyone who already owns a White Phanteks Enthoo Luxe, Pro, or Primo who is doing their own case mods, the White aerosol paint that I used is Rust-Oleum's "Stops Rust" line of paints, Model # 7792830, 12 oz. Protective Enamel Gloss White Spray Paint. It's very good match to the factory color. I do recommend applying 4 - 5 coats and topping it off with Enamel Clear to help protect the finish.

Rustoleum Product Page, https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust

:thumb:

 

[clshades]

what about the inside of the white cases Mnp? I've noticed its very easy to mark the dull white stuff on the inside of the case.

 

[Mnpctech]

@clshades, Top off White Enamel with Flat or Matte Clear, for close match to factory finish. Experiment for best factory color on bottom of your HD cage.

I'll be trying out Prolimatech's "Ultra Sleek Vortex 12" 120 & 140mm fans. I'll do push/pull fan config on the front with low fin density 240 radiator. I'm still debating what I'll use for the top radiator. I've used their 120mm & 140mm Red Vortex fans in past builds and was pleased with their performance.

Factory page with details specs on the 120/140s, System fan | Prolimatech

Dimension: 120 x 120 x 15mm
Bearing Double Ball Bearing
Net Weight: 91g
Fan Speed: PWM 400 ~ 1300 RPM
Noise Level: 7~17 dBA
Airflow: 56 CFM
Connector: 4 PIN PWM
Rated Voltage: 12 V
Rated Current: 0.12 Max. Amp
Input Power: 1.44 W
Input Current: 0.12 Max. Amp
MTBF: 100,000 h / 35℃ or 60,000 h / 60℃
Static Pressure: 0.9 mmH2O

120mm Ultra Sleek Vortex 12

140mm Ultra Sleek Vortex 14

 

['47 Knucklehead]

Nice looking fans. unk:

I just wish someone would make "high end fans" that FULLY encase the wires that went from the hub to the edge of the fan, so we didn't have to see those ugly red, black, and yellow wires (and didn't have to tear them apart and resleeve them).