The DarkC0d3r preparations #2

Header by Steven.


I was fiddling with Google Sketchup and created a model for the WindTunnel.

I have this 90degree cardboard back-bone in my room, dusty and neglected.

I made a model of this trimmed and with all the extras:

I will be placing 2 sheets of sheet metal on either side like so:

For attachment to the case I will do it via. the PCI slots at the back.

I'll get 2 pieces of scrap but rigid metal and screw it onto the back of the Windtunnel:

And I'll chuck in the screws/nuts shown in blue:

Okay now for the attachment technique.

I made some mock PCI slots at Sketchup, not really in scale but you guys will get the idea.

And with the Screws, etc etc.

Don't forget the grille at the top, as I said before, the air will be sucked through the backside and out the front/top. Some of the air sucked into the Windtunnel will be extracted through a square grille leading up to the RAM slots, cooling the RAM modules.

And the 80mm fan that goes with it:

That should work pretty well.

I'll add some extra fans at the side to take advantage of that side vent included in the ARESZE Darkcoder.

And I'll have a little "Darkc0d3r" logo or whatever on the side (printing out template, cutting out text and spray paint).

With some spicing up of the Logo and adding the extra 120mm fans, I conclude this update:

The Finished WindTunnel Preparations

I will be updating more often later on. I won't be doing any real stuff till next term, just preparation and gathering of money.

Stay tuned for more people.