This is a case mod project is for an individual inspired by these two masters of the martial arts. These masters are Ed Parker and Bruce Lee.

Quoted from Wikipedia

Edmund Parker
(March 19, 1931–December 15, 1990) was an American martial artist, promoter, teacher, and author.
Ed Parker's Bio on Wiki

Ed Parker’s American Kenpo or Kenpo Karate is a system of martial arts characterized by the use of quick moves in rapid-fire succession intended to overwhelm an opponent. It is largely marketed as a self-defense system, and is derived from traditional Southern Chinese kung fu and other martial arts found in the cultural melting pot of Hawaii. Parker introduced significant modifications in his art, including principles, theories, and concepts of motion as well as terminology, throughout his life. He left behind a large number of instructors who teach many different versions of American Kenpo.

Kenpo Creed

I come to you with only "KARATE" - empty hands. I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons - "KARATE" - my empty hands.

- Ed Parker

Ed Parker Demos



Bruce Lee
(November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, martial arts actor and the founder of the Jeet Kune Do martial arts system, widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the twentieth century and a cultural icon.
Bruce Lees Bio on Wiki

Lee was born in San Francisco, California and raised in Hong Kong. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim, and sparked the first major surge of interest in Chinese martial arts in the West. The direction and tone of his films changed and influenced martial arts and martial arts films in Hong Kong and the rest of the world as well. Lee became an iconic figure particularly to the Chinese, as he portrayed Chinese national pride and Chinese nationalism in his movies.[2] Many see Lee as a model blueprint for acquiring a strong and efficient body and the highest possible level of physical fitness, as well as developing a mastery of martial arts and hand to hand combat skills. He primarily practiced Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu).

“If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”

- Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee Tribute


The case is Lian Li's PC-7 plus. It is in my opinion the best aluminum midtower case for modding. It's simple design makes a perfect blank canvas. It's also manufactured using superior stamping methods and materials. This means you can alter it by adding additional fan holes and windows without entirely compromising it's durability.

Lian Li PC-7 plus




I'm installing an 120mm intake in the floor of our Lian Li's chassis


We first apply 3M Green (low tack) Painters tape before marking off the fan hole location. We're using a 120mm steel fan guard as out template for the fan hole with a measuring square.


The fan guard allows you to mark the center of the fan hole.


Using center punch to pin point center before using 1-1/2" hole saw attachment to accommondate Knockout shaft.


After cutting 1-1/2" hole for Greenlee knockout shaft.


Greenlee Knockout Punch for 120mm fan holes


Tightening Knockout Punch with Socket Wrench


Removed portion of chassis (120mm hole)


A Clean cut, no need to file burrs created by a 4.5" hole saw


Using Roper Whitney Hand Punch to cut fan screw mounting holes


Another clean cut fan hole!


We're now ready to install the 120mm cooling fan, The chassis is elevated
with Machined Aluminum "Diamond Knurl" Case Feet


I've installed the 120mm cooling fan as an intake, (drawing cool air into chassis) I will attach a filter beneath the fan, otherwise your fan will draw in a lot of dust.


Next I went over to Brad's shop to prep and paint the chassis with a new coat of Mazda Miata Yellow with some House of Kolor Pearl ...

Lian Li PC-7plus (aluminum chassis)


CLARKE brand 80 grit media


Filling CLARKE ABRASIVE BLASTER with 80 Grit Garnet Blasting Media


Brad blasting surface of computer chassis outdoors. You need to cover your face and skin from this stuff!


After blowing off the chassis of any remaining blasting media, we clean the surface with a Tack cloth.


Brad applies the first of 3 coats of Mazda Miata Yellow




The final coat is House of Kolor Pearl


After HoK Pearl, Brad applies the clearcoat.


After the clear is applied, the color and pearl really pops!


I'll be posting a video of explaining each step of painting the chassis this week

subscribed! I loved bruce lee.

Also subbed!!

Bill that Yellow really "Pops" sweet work thus far

Your kung-fu is strong

Thanks dudes!


while we wait for another update, I ordered a pair of these

I didn't watch the video, so I'm going to test my own FU here...

A pair of nunchakus to be used as case handles...

SURVEY SAYS???

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Quote: Originally Posted by GrandpaNoob72 I didn't watch the video, so I'm going to test my own FU here... A pair of nunchakus to be used as case handles... SURVEY SAYS??? Also subscribed...

Nice, but they're just for me dude

Heres the sketch for the 250mm fan grill for the side panel, I posted this (guide to installing Thermaltake 250mm cooling fan) in a computer side panel.

The tentative plan was to use the HAAS mill to cnc the ring and dragon as seperate pieces from 3/16" thick 6061 aluminum, but the design is too intricate for the mill. I've been on the phone talking with some local laser cutting outfits, none of them can laser aluminum, but I can have it done in in steel and paint it..

The delivery day for this case is next Thursday, so I don't have a lot of time to research all of my options for local resources.. when this happens, you decide on the best solution for the situation... right now I'm waiting for a call back quote on cutting it in 14 gauge steel

Awesome, as always, Bill... and I can't wait until the customer sees this one in person!

Just.... just awesome.

Quote: Originally Posted by mnpctech I'll be posting a video of explaining each step of painting the chassis this week

THAT YELLOW POPS!!!!!!!!!!

250mm laser cut fan grill is finished, 14 gauge steel. I picked it up yesterday afternoon!

fyi: props to slaymate for redrawing the file for me

I'm playing around with some different ideas I have for mounting it. Elevated looks cool, because it creates a shadow









It's 14 gauge steel, we'll be painting it

Quote: Originally Posted by mnpctech 250mm laser cut fan grill is finished, 14 gauge steel. I picked it up yesterday afternoon! fyi: props to slaymate for redrawing the file for me I'm playing around with some different ideas I have for mounting it. Elevated looks cool, because it creates a shadow

Uh ... yeah ... I'm going to need one of those ... pretty soon ...

-godling

Very nice work on the dragon fan grill...

Thanks dudes, godling, you need one of those grills?

We milled two different versions of the 120mm Dragon front grill intakes yesterday. So you'll see some slight differences between the two designs around the Dragon's mouth, the concern is support with being attached to the outter ring. These were cnc milled from 3/16" thick 6061 aluminum. The multi-hole fan grill version we're used as a bottom layer in these pics is "Brain Drain"







"Brain Drain" machined 120mm fan grill





Anodized Black Hardcoat Finish





1x 120mm ACRyan Blackfire led fan here, for the Dragon grill



2x Lamptron Vandal switches, here Black with Orange Ring & Dot illuminated

Installing the 120mm floor intake fan

U-channel and fan grommets



1/2" grommet I found in my parts bin, may have come from one of my cars





ACRyan "BlackFire" 120mm fan with aluminum mesh filter I painted. You should always filter your intake fans to prevent dust & dirt build up in your PC



Black Hardcoat Anodized 120mm machined fan grill, sold here at performance-pcs (Made by Mnpctech)

Man thats pretty sweet bill. what would be cool is a fist poping out with a heart being crushed in it lol! =p

Hey, thats cool idea man... Hangin over at Brad's paint booth, sippin cranberry vodka ****tails, we're chillin while the panels and 5.25 bay covers cure after clearing the HoK Yellow Pearl. We're kicking around the idea to airbrush the 250mm grill with a granite look, give the dragon a more three dimensional look.

Damn that's coming along sweet.......

Thanks Bro! Somewhere we're going to incorporate the logo for Bruce Lee's martial art, Jeet Kune Do. Most likely on the right side panel



photos from yesterday

Marking off 6/32 screw fan mounting locations in the grill before drilling,


HoK Yellow Pearl on top panel


Front 120mm intake grill, masked off the center Dragion design


Close up of HoK Yellow pearl paint

Paint, and an heres up to the minute Update straight from Brad!!! It looks like sculpted Granite!



Before shot

You're looking at 2x airbrushed 250mm fan grills, Yes, I had more than one grill made, here they're lying on the side panels.. my plan is to stack one upon the other with spacers..

The 250mm fan grills are finished!, the granite paint effect was airbrushed by Mnpctech.com painter, Brad Galvin. The grills are fastened together with 6/32 stainless steel machine screws w/ 1/4" tall aluminum spacers between the grills