Project: 'Monster' Gaming Rig by CustomPCMAX

Hey all - Nate from CustomPCMAX here,

Here is mod project I am working on. This is going to be a massive gaming PC using some of the highest quality parts. Along with that, we are going to be modding the case (a SilverStone TJ10B-W) with some custom paint work.

Here is a stock photo of the case:


The SilverStone TJ10B-W was chosen for this build because of the sheer quality of the case. It is made of sturdy aluminum and has a design that promotes good airflow. The structure of the case is architecturally very sound as well. This is the type of case that you keep your whole life. Everything about the case is made of quality material, no junk plastic or anything. Which is why we thought it was a perfect fit for a 'monster' gaming PC and a worthy candidate for some custom artwork.

The paint work is going to be done by Bill Owen at MNPCTech. The case will be dismantled and there will be an application automotive high gloss enamel paint as base color, then airbrush artwork the right side panel and the front door. The interior chasis is going to be painted a shade of blue that will match to the artwork going on the side panel. Final step will be to clear coat the entire case.

Here is the artwork for the right side panel:


For the front panel. Obviously, it is a different size, so elements from this pic will be used on the front door.


FYI: This is the window version of the TJ10 we are using.

Now, you ask... what about the guts to this thing? Well, here is the current plans for it.

System:
1 Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz Quad-Core
1 EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard
2 CORSAIR Dominator GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 Desktop Memory (12 Gig total)
2 EVGA GeForce GTX 285 Superclocked Edition 2GB 512-bit DDR3
2 Western Digital Black 1 Terabyte 7400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
2 OCZ Summit 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk
1 LITE-ON Black 4X Blu-ray Burner Model
1 PC Power & Cooling 1200W Power Supply
1 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz Sound Card

Accessories:
2 Grow Up Japan Inc. - Smart Drive Hard Disk Drive Enclosure Silencer
1 Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Heatsink + Tuniq TX2 Thermal Compound
2 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan + Clips
5 Noiseblocker NB-Multiframe 120mmx25mm Ultra Silent Fan - For Case

As we move forward with this, I will post some pics and specs of the above parts. But, as you can see this is not going to be a slouch in the performance department. We fully intend to do some OCing of that CPU as well, hopefully getting something around 4 Ghz stable.

an i7 975 build without Water Cooling or Triple SLI GTX 285's?

Because the build wasn't ordered by you.

A mural will be airbrushed over the front of the bezel, so the Silverstone badge will be removed and smoothed over with filler.



You can pry off the badge with a micro flat head screw driver, I use masking tape to avoid scratching the surface


I use Evercoat's Everglass "short strand" fiberglass filler mixed with included blue cream hardener to fill in the badge location. After an hour, I sand the surface smooth with 300 grit with 3M brand automotive sand paper.







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Just A quick question, I've seen some of your work here and it's good, just wondering on how much you charge for the custom case design (not including the hardware, which I assume you also charge for).
Guessing around 600$?
Also do you build any of the cases from the ground up, maybe using the mobo tray and back panel from an old computer, or not?

Holy Smokes, I would totally order one of your cases once I'm Done upgrading my PC, how do you guys take your orders?, I mean do the people who order from you guys tell you what to put where? or do you send a blue print of what your planning to put on the case first?

Thanks for the comments everybody! The stencil for the bezel door and right side panel are finished.

Airbrushing more details on the front bezel door of the Silverstone tj10

Started assembly of the chassis yesterday. All of the silver aluminum and steel parts were painted Ford Blue.

This is freaking awesome! Looking forward to seeing more of this!

Great work, beautiful paint job.

Artwork progress for the right side panel

Side panel artwork finished before clear


Front bezel finished

The case is finished. Nate (CustomPCMax) has started the system installation. A 1200W PCP&C psu will powering this baby, so a lot of "cable-gami" and other various cable management / sleeving on the work order.



Nate inspects the EVGA E760 CLASSIFIED Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard

Nice work guys, I look forward to more updates, especially for the internals.

Art work,etc looks good, but imo, this should be WCed AND OCed. 2xGTX295's are fine too. Tri/Quad SLI is just for show off.

At any rate, I'm NOT the one PAYING for this, so the specs are NOT MY problem or any one elses for that matter

Also realize, MM,etc gives WHAT THE CUSTOMER WANTS. Not WHAT THEY want.

We can do whatever you want lancer

@ shadow, you are 100% correct

Nate installs the system tray



Sleeving cables


CORSAIR Dominator GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 2000 Desktop Memory (12 Gig total)

Thanks for the comments holylancer!

Sorry if I was a bit rude, but this is too much money spending needlessly. But heck, if you don't care, it is one monster of a rig

You don't buy a CPU with an unlocked multi not to overclock.

To cryslar, you could if you just wanted the fastest stock CPU possible, and it happens to be an unlocked multi CPU

to nate-good point on it being more stable even with the same OC (you will as you said likely get it higher).

PS: man that must be hard not having one of these sick computers that you build all day, it's even hard to not have one and talk about them.

Yes, it is tough getting to play with these types of rigs only to have to ship them off to someone else. But, at least I get to play for a little while .

No, we don't. But many people do.

YouTube - Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Gaming PC, custom Silverstone tj10

Here is a short video that Bill produced to show of this PC. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Here is a nice article posted on Desktopped.com about this PC.

http://www.desktopped.com/2009/09/ [...] paint-job/