Well this project is basically a new HTPC to match my sofa, based on the new Ion platform. This is my 2nd BFS (1st if I finish this one before the other )

Here we go:

Hardware:
MB/CPU/VGA: Zotac Ion ITX-B-E, Atom 230 1,6ghz, GeForce 9400M


OCZ Flex Ex DDR2 800mhz 2x2Gb:


Veris Multimedia Station Basic:


PSU Compaq ANX-145A, 145w, 20 pin:



Case size:
290 mm high
310 mm deep
160 mm wide

First building pics:






3mm MDF sidepanels fixed with 1/8 allen screws







Sidewindow

Here's a little modification i've done to the Atom/Ion heatsink:

Tiny bench :


Here you can see the ugly "rubberish" thermalpad Zotac used to help the Atom touch the heatsink (theres a height diference of .8 - .9 mm between the CPU and the nVidia chipset):


Here you can see it all cleaned:


Tuniq TX2 + .75 mm copper plate to help the Atom reach the heatsink:


Temperatures running Street Fighter IV Bench BEFORE the modification:


And After:


I think -20°C its a great improvement.

BTW: The CPu is OCed to 2.0 Ghz 24/7

Sleeving:




Non-led vandal switch... needs some polishing.


More sleeving:


Sleeving done:

Working on the top and front of the case:



Expanded Aluminum mesh:



Flex Ex arrived!

Nice Job, lov the sleeving... an the little case it's killer

will you put some led fans?? or just regular ones???


Muy buen trabajo

Awesome Job man on this Scratch build, Luv it , The Fake leather looks great too,

cant wait to see more!!

Wlecome to NMC too bro,

hold the horses

that is a fake leather??.... it's synthetic leather, right??? right???

No cows were harmed in the making of this case, just my wallet

I'ts synthetic .

yeah, i know the feeling...

Dad&Son:


Started cutting the hole... but its 1am and a neighbour complained :S



So now I'm gonna wake up at 5:30 and make a lot of noise (6)


OFF: Look what a found!!!! My first "True Fire" 2 x 5 1/4 case!!!!!!

What happens to that case!!!
where is it, do you have a worklog!?!?!
Its look like Army Ghost Flames...!!! wow!

Lol, it was my first True Fire try... it's a carry case for 5 1/4 drives.

Update:
In your face Neighbour!!!!!


Hammer time:




Transparent varnish


White epoxi paint:


Black Epoxi paint:


That's all for now...

elgafas, Looking great so far like what you have done,, mod on bro!!

That True Fire Case looks awesome!

Great way to do a dome effect on mesh. I'll have to remember that one.

D.

Indeed, I learn something today!!! Great!
by the way those spray paint comes with the attachment or you have to buy separately?
Ioncito is coming along real nice!!!