Re: Project: Hutch, a Qmicra v2 gets naked...
With the front of the case newly revised, it's time to get a radiator mounted behind it. Looking at the area below the drive bays, you'll see that there are no provisions for mounting fans, let alone a radiator. That means we need to make a custom mount.
There are many different to ways to fabricate a mount, but I wanted something completely unobtrusive, and undeniably simple. Sometimes taking this approach is actually a little harder to plan out, than if I would simply cut out a mount and bolt it in place. However, I decided I didn't want to work around any mount, and to use what was already existing in the case to hold the radiator. So, what does that actually mean? The following pictures will tell the story...
We'll start with this. I used an extra drive bay cover to fabricate a lower radiator mount.
The radiator nicely cradled...
The mount sitting in the case.
The radiator sitting in position.
Okay, now at this point I've got a couple of issues I need to address. The radiator is sitting in place, but how do I keep it from sliding left to right? Also, after time, the mounts would wear in to the radiator casing and cause damage. Oh, and let's not forget about any possible vibration caused by the fans on the radiator... Well, we can't have any of that, can we? So, I decided to address all of the above issues with a decidedly simple solution.
These are silicon bumpers...
I cut a small slit in each one, and mounted them to the radiator.
With the bumpers in place, the radiator is mounted securely, and it's vibration is isolated from the rest of the case.
That takes care of the bottom of the radiator, but what about the top? I still need a similar method for attaching it as well. So, I break out the dremel again and cut notches in to the drive bay support.
Like a glove!
Finally, here is a shot with the radiator fully mounted. It looks like it belongs there. It's also isolated, yet completely secure. It also can be removed completely at a later date, and the case remains almost completely stock.
With the radiator out of the way, I'll work on mounting the pump next. Well, actually, I do have something else to finish up first... Look for the return of a little basement modding. I'm getting a new workshop!
Originally Posted by ShadowHunter
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If this turns out anywhere as awesome as your L.O.S.AI.S. work, it should be amazing.
so far left of center i'm in right field
