Case Mod for NZXT

[Mnpctech]

I get frustrated with most online case reviews. They usually skim over a lot of the case's flaws. When I have time, I like to dissect cases and show you what the hardware review sites neglect. Since the NZXT Khaos retails for $399, a lot of people want to see justification for it's high cost! I posted this video today

YouTube - NZXT Khaos Case Dissection (by mnpctech.com)

 

[Mnpctech]

I'm doing a bio-mechanical with the Khaos. I've been tearing down the Khaos in my spare time. I actually like the case stripped down to it's shell. It's the extruded aluminum surface I dig. I ordered this medical model skull as my starting point.

medical model skull as my starting point

Heres the entire bay assembly removed from the chassis.

Whats your remedy for a headache?!

 

[Mnpctech]

This is the housing from a small motor I found. I love the design. The skull will be hosting the system Power & Reset switches (22mm & 16mm lamptron vandal switches, w/orange leds) The mounting plate I made (below) attaches to the upper half of the skull.

I'll be implementing a lot of plastic wire loom, heres 1" loom inserted up the nose, HR GIGER style

Adding more mechanical details to the skull, 1/8" Black opaque acrylic will serve as skull plate

Holding over heat gun

After the acrylic is flexible, I can bend it to follow the curvature of it's forehead

8/32 socket head screws fasten on the skull plate

 

[Poizen22]

this is certainly going to be original. i knew you guys would do something cool.

 

[TheHumanComputer]

cant wait to see what it looks like once you have finished with it!

 

[Mnpctech]

Thanks guys! I'm really enjoying this project

 

[aspire]

Interesting...

 

[Poizen22]

this hasnt been mentioned yet btu pelase never shoot with such a high iso again. you guys are usualy good with your pics but the first ones are horendous.

 

[Mnpctech]

Those are video stills Poizen. from this video, NZXT Khaos

The new 120mm intakes are finished, cnc milled from 1-1/4" thick, 6061 aluminum. 6.5" O.D.

 

[Luke]

I'm a big fan of NZXT cases...i love the skull by the way. I look forward to seeing this finished.