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The video documents the intricate process of crafting a custom wooden PC case, highlighting both the technical and aesthetic aspects. Initially, the creator experiments with different techniques, such as veneer sheets and curve bending, ultimately finding success with a method involving a tapered bit on American Walnut. The project includes detailed steps like steaming wood, crafting grooves for brass inlays, and designing a custom power button using a laser cutter and drill press. Aesthetic enhancements are made with clear and tinted waxes, gold paint, and modifying components like the power supply and motherboard to fit the black and gold theme. Major components, including an Asus z790i gaming motherboard, ID Cooling CPU cooler, and an Asus ProArt RTX 4070 TI GPU, which inspired the build, are carefully integrated with custom mounting solutions. Cable management is emphasized to maintain a clean look. The creator concludes by expressing satisfaction with the build and inviting viewers to follow their work on social media.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses their journey in making a wooden PC case with a smooth, continuous curved edge. Dissatisfied with exposed end grains from previous methods, they explored alternative techniques for a seamless look. Initially, multiple veneer sheets were considered but rejected due to cost. Another method, curve bending, involved cutting grooves into wood but left undesirable gaps. The creator discovered a more refined technique using a tapered bit, which eliminated these gaps. They experimented with pine wood, finding it flexible after steaming and clamping. However, initial calculations proved imperfect as gaps remained at a 90-degree bend, leading to further trials to perfect spacing. Next, they selected American Walnut for its aesthetic appeal, testing its bending properties and adjusting steaming time due to its stiffness.
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In this part of the video, the creator made design adjustments to compensate for wood not bending as expected. They carved out grooves for brass inlays and chamfered the inner edges. Tapered cuts for the band were made carefully to avoid mistakes. The wood was then steamed and softened to prevent cracking, and similar steps were repeated for another band. Pre-drilled mounting holes were added, and gaps were filled with glue and sawdust for concealment. The frame was left to dry while work on a custom power button began, using a laser cutter and drill press to create a concave surface on a circular piece of walnut with a brass rod.
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In this segment of the video, the creator focuses on various detailed steps in enhancing and assembling parts of a case. The concave surface for the button is refined, and the excess roll is sewn off. The center panel is precisely cut and the mainframe is trimmed. Circular grooves left by the router are sharpened using a small chisel and then a brass inlay is filed to match these angles. The creases from curve bending are smoothed with extensive sanding, and super glue is used to attach the brass inlay, which is then trimmed and made flush using a hacksaw and file. A piece of flat scrap with glued-on 180 grit sandpaper is used as a sanding block, and the rest of the case is sanded. Mounting holes for the rear panel are drilled and threaded, and a stepped hole is created for the power button. The Walnut button is glued onto a smaller hole fitting the standard push button. Before staining, edges are smoothed over and tighter spots are addressed using sandpaper wrapped around a file. Birch plywood panels are stained with a walnut shade to match the mainframe, and the button is glued on so it can be stained simultaneously with the frame.
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In this part of the video, the creator focuses on enhancing the aesthetic of wood and computer components. They start by applying clear and black tinted wax to Walnut wood to highlight its natural grain while achieving a darker look. Moving on to the power supply, which had an unexpected gray fan, they disassemble it and use masking tape and blue tack to prepare it for painting black. The embossed logo is then painted gold and reoriented to face upwards by drilling new mounting holes and securing with glued M3 nuts.
Next, the CPU Cooler provided by ID Cooling requires modification. The creator fills a divot on the fan hub with superglue and baking soda, applies liquid mask, and uses multiple layers of paint to match the build’s theme. They finish by creating a precise stencil with a laser cutter, ensuring it is correctly applied to the hub.
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In this part of the video, the creator begins by applying a coat of gold paint, then removes the liquid mask and stencil to reveal the final paint job. They proceed to work on the motherboard provided by Asus, specifically the z790i gaming model, which has silver accents. To modify these, the creator cuts panels from 1.5-millimeter walnut plywood to cover the M.2 heatsinks and stains them black to match the motherboard’s theme. They then use masking tape to cover specific lines on a grille before painting it black and removing the tape to reveal gold accents.
The creator further constructs a plate for power cables using more walnut plywood and 3D-printed brackets, applying black-tinted wax and then removing it to reveal a shine. With everything ready, they begin assembling the case, attaching the grille back onto the motherboard and securing the plywood panels with double-sided tape. They also thank Team Group for providing matching T-Create Expert DDR5 RAM and mention choosing an i7 1200k for the build.
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In this part of the video, the creator describes upgrading their PC with several key steps and components. The CPU heatsink and fan are installed, followed by the use of a three-centimeter double reverse PCIe extension for the configuration. Standoffs are used to separate the motherboard from the panel and to mount the GPU. The 8-pin and 24-pin cables are connected to the motherboard, and the cover plate is attached to the mainframe.
A highlight of the build is the Asus ProArt RTX 4070 TI, the component that inspired the whole project, noted for its minimalist design that fits the black and gold theme of the build. Custom-designed and 3D-printed brackets were used to mount the GPU to the front face of the unit, positioning it tightly against the mainframe, and a flat DisplayPort extension was also employed. The segment concludes with gratitude to Asus for providing the graphics card.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on cable management for building a PC. The presenter mentions the inconvenience of using standard-length cables and the extra effort required to fit them into the available spacing. A cover plate is used to hide the cable clutter. Once organized, the rear panel is screwed back on and the power supply secured. The presenter then showcases a montage of the completed PC build. They note that hard drive temperatures stay below 40 degrees, although they will keep monitoring this. The presenter invites viewers to follow their Instagram for more build photos, expresses satisfaction with the build process, and encourages viewers to like and subscribe for future videos.