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MSI will be using this PC for demonstrating their new Big-Bang Fuzion Motherboard at trade shows this year.
My canvas will be NZXT Adamas aluminum mid-tower case. Currently at Newegg for $169.99
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro-ATX
External 5.25" Drive Bays 4
External 3.5" Drive Bays 1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 5
Expansion Slots 7
Front Ports 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x IEEE1394
Ac'97 and Intel HD audio support for 5.1 and 7.1 audio
Dimensions (L x W x H) 19.29" x 7.48" x 17.13"
Extra reinforced structure using welding technology
3mm top and bottom aluminum frame
2mm aluminum construction
Patented screw-less side and front panel removal mechanism four included 120 mm ultra silent fans
Before we get to moddin this case, let's take a brief tour. If you hate flimsy cases, you'll like the Adamas, it's 100% aluminum mid-tower is remarkably sturdy. NZXT incorporated a lot of extruded aluminum into it's design. The bottom and top panels are extruded aluminum that look very stylish. The structure of the case except for the bezel and side panels is entirely welded together.
NZXT includes 4x 120mm NZXT factory fans pre-installed in the Adamas.
1x front intake.
1x rear exhaust.
2x access panel.
The exterior finish is Matte Black powdercoat.
Extruded aluminum top panel is stylish. It's welded onto the chassis.
Front Ports 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x IEEE1394. Ac'97 and Intel HD audio support for 5.1 and 7.1 audio
NZXT At the top we have four 5.25" drive bays, with the top bay being used as a stealth drive cover for your optical drive
The chassis frame consists of "L" shaped aluminum that is welded and powder coated Black. I will be removing the HD cage to accommodate larger video cards
The Adamas has been on the market since Oct 2006, back when video cards were much shorter.
Both side panels have unique spring loaded release latches. These work really nicely for quick access.
The case feet are threaded into the chassis and incorporate Black rubber on the bottom.
The quick-release bezel is slick. The intake grill is made from extruded aluminum. It can be removed as well.
After "quickly" removing the bezel, you can access the front filter.
To help dampen vibration, NZXT inserted rubber strips into the 5.25 optical drive bay slots.
I like seeing the switches and led lights fastened into the bezel and not glued!
The floor of the extruded aluminum optical bay slides out after removing 2, screws.
The first step in creating my FUZION theme PC is giving the Adamas a new exterior. Both side panels will show MSI's logo graphic of the exploded fragments. This design will be made 3D, by milling it into new panels that will start from 1/4" thick aluminum.
The right side edges of the exploded fragment will be slotted openings, so they can be illuminated from behind. This will create a shadow-like effect onto the design.
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