(Case Mod) HTPC 7.1 AMP

[rakesh_sharma23]

Hello to all,
I am back with another Case mod.

This case mod will be different from all the case mods out there.

As you all know I am having a Corsair 300R case and a self-made 7.1 Audio amplifier since they both acquire quit a large space in my room. So now I am ordered (from whom…? You all married person know very well ) to throw one of the above out of the room.
So an idea came in my mind why not combine both in one case.

Now I am building a HTPC with 7.1 (@ 100w per channel) amplifier.
Selected Cooler Master HAF XB Case for this build. And so naming this build as HTPC-7.1 AMP.


I have planned to use the bottom section of HAF case as Amplifier section.
Will be removing all un-necessary items and components from the case as well as Amp and PC parts.

For this I will be re-designing and building all amp PCBs, getting smaller and more efficient heatsinks.
From PC will be replacing 5.25 optical drive with a Laptop slim optical drive. In order to do so first I have to make a Slimline Sata connector.
Hunted down a faulty laptop motherboard with slim Sata connector.

De-soldering the connector using hot gun. Covered the connector with alu-foil to protect him for heat.

Done.

Now time to cut a black sata cable, and solder it to the connector.

Now added cable for power.

Perfect fit.

Added a molex connector to power the drive.

Now used some M-seal to shape the connector, let it solidify. Now filled it to final shape. Later will be colouring it black.
ALL done looks perfect works fine too.

Finally the case is on its way, will be getting it in 2-3 days.
Thanks for watching, hope you all like it.
Will update more soon

Rakesh Sharma

 

[vivek.krishnan]

The idea is very good - but why did you need to make that cable, just order this

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Cos Making is more fun...

 

[rdst_1]

I will be looking closely and learning. I have a custom build planned out for later this year. Need to get the components first.

 

[mav2000]

Looking good already. I think tis time you should look at sleeving. There is local sleeve also available which is not very expensive, only thing it frays a bit, so the ends need to be done properly.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

SLEEVING...... Let me think..

Yes Connector need more filling.. it was late night.. so will be finishing it today in evening.

 

[mav2000]

Trust me, the project will look far more professional. The one thing that I always missed in all your acse mods was cable management and wiring, which unluckily I am quite crazy about. This one extra step can give the whole mod a whole different look. I know what you are capable of so dont short change yourself. other than this one point, your mods really leave me flabbergasted. They are awesome on a different level altogether.

Sorry for being a bit blunt, but I guess after all these years you will understand why I am saying what I am saying.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Completed Slimsata connector.

Sure will think about sleeving this time.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Yesterday visited a textile factory locally for my custom ERP software.
But found these nylone sleeve in there production line, so got some for my case build.

looks good.

 

[Deathbearer]

custom work buddy nothing can replace work done with your own hands. All the best buddy

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Small bad news some problem with local dealer and CM distributor . cabinet is not available.. have to wait more for cabinet or have to change some plan.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Will not be using any CM Case or Product in this build or better never
Changed the case name to HTPC-7.1 Amp.
Want some suggestion for alternative case or idea.
Till then have a look at some more cable sleevings..

Thanks

 

[Coolermaster]

Hello Rakesh,
Sanket here from Cooler Master. May i know the problem you are facing with HAF XB? You can write to me directly on my email id sanket_naik@coolermaster.com.tw . Looking forward to hear from you.

BTW, nice project!
--
Sanket

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Namaskar Sanket Ji,

Thanks for showing your interest in this Project.
I have emailed you what happened and why i dropped HAF XB build idea.

Regards
Rakesh Sharma.[DOUBLEPOST=1375688450][/DOUBLEPOST]I am unable to find any substitute cabinet...

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Since unable to find any alternative case.. and money stuck with dealer.. Have to go for HAF XB case.

Dealer agreed to deliver the case till this Tuesday or will return me double the money... Offer that cant be said NO.

So final wait till Tuesday.

 

[sasikanth8]

This is interesting good luck for your mod rakesh.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Good news.. Finally received the cabinet @ local dealer shop... will be updating more soon.

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

Final got the Case.. Done some modding..

Disassembled the case. removed the hdd hot swap cage and will be installing power plugs for amp.
Now let pictures talk.

Thanks for watching.. will update more soon.

 

[sasikanth8]

What are you doing in the last pic?

 

[rakesh_sharma23]

I am installing power connector IN & Out for amp and Sub-woofer.. Dont want to run amplifier on ups.. Having just 1kv ups and amp alone will be around 700 watts and another 450 watts for sub-woofer.
Since i am using Amplifier with PC only.. So both internal amp and the sub-woofer will automatically turn on or off with respect of PC as well as with manual switch too.