WOODLICIOUS!? - DIY PC Case | EVGA 1080ti FTW3 | Arctic Liquid Freezer 280

I go through the process of building my 2nd wooden ITX PC Case. There are several learnings/ impovements I have implemented from my previous wooden case. The overall design goal was similar to my previous case, clean case with minimal exposed screws, glass side panels to show off the components and cable management, all while not compromising too much with cooling performance.
1. Using mitred cuts to join the main frame together to have a seamless joint (no end grain showing)
2. Using 2 magnets to attach the glass panel onto the case. A thinner piece glued onto the glass means they are more robust (less likely to break off)
3. The height restriction of the CPU cooler in the previous case was a limitation to the CPU temperature. In this case, I implemented a design that could accomodate a thick 280mm AIO for more CPU cooling potential
The overall design goal was similar to my previous case, clean case with minimal exposed screws, glass side panels to show off the components and cable management, all while not compromising too much on cooling performance.
Parts:
- i5 10400F
- EVGA GTX 1080ti FTW3
- Asus Strix B460i
- Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB SL 32 GB (16x2)
- Arctic Liquid Freezer ii 280 ARGB
- Silverstone SX650G
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[@TirzaBoi]

the only case ill allow to use noctua fans with

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Indeed...maybe one-day

[@capitaldd3693]

Thanks for sharing. Great video as well....👍

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Glad you liked it! Consider subscribing for more content like this :)

[@bjornevers7562]

Very nice job dude! Detailed and spend some time on it to get it like that! I am also building a wood case, sort of a improved Nzxt h1 v2 model. Subbed to the channel, keep up the nice builds dude! 👋

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Best of luck with your build, looking forward to see the final outcome :)

[@tushar5556]

Gorgeous 😍

[@Hdogg-ey5mr]

Totally fucking sweet bro!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :))

[@metaidentity]

Love this! I'd love to see these shot by Nick from GearSeekers (in NSW) someday, he's got spectacular videography set-up for this sort of thing. :)

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I agree their videography is amazing, maybe one day

[@ZexMaxwell]

Its a sin that you are under 20k subs. Take mine.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

It's okay i believe we can get there one day, thanks for your support :)

[@wyao96]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks bro!

[@ianguevara30]

Can I get this design that is 3d printable?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Stay tuned! I'm setting up a website for these

[@federicobayleybustamante1472]

Hello, I really like it and it looks great, could you share the files for the creation of this case?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your interest, I'm working towards releasing them on Etsy but haven't gotten to it yet

[@govindsharma7738]

WE NEED DESIGN PLANS PLZ

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Stay tuned :)

[@BadKarma714]

Who came here from Linus’s channel?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for checking out my channel! Be sure to have a look at my latest builds as well which have improved since this one :)

[@joashparker8271]

✋

[@MR-vg7yn]

Looks great! The one thing I'd change: The front "grill" with the honeycomb design would do well with a dust filter backing and magnets holding it in place, so you can easily detach it, clean it and put it back on. Other than that, this is a pretty awesome case.

[@PinataOblongata]

Was going to say the same thing, but also to make it flush, rather than sinking the radiator flush. This could maybe still be done if there is room behind the rad, by printing some different brackets.

[@sealseal3803]

that case looks absolutely amazing, awesome craftsmanship !!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks very much!

[@MagashiSaizen]

You made it look so easy. Great job. If only there were places to buy wooden cases out there.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

The magic of video editing haha, it was most definitely not easy...

[@JeffDeWitt]

An outfit canned nMEDIAPC used to sell one, they look like old radios. My two desktops are built in those cases. They are cool cases and I like them a lot, but they are nothing like this. The nMEDIAPC case is made out of some pressboard stuff, while the one MXC is building are works of art.

[@saidrock17]

Friend, excellent work... the best PC Mod I've seen... it would be great if you could give us the link to download and see the 3D file in case any of us (including me) are motivated to do it too!!

[@TinyMaths]

Honestly man, that's one gorgeous PC case, such a beautiful look. I could see by the video that you were in no hurry to make this, took care of every fine detail. Impressive.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Indeed I took my time haha, thanks!

[@trackchannel5193]

Bel lavoro, ma il legno non dissipa il calore, anzi lo trattiene più a lungo del metallo. In più le prese d'aria non sono ottimali. Comunque un lavoro fatto bene per i dettagli e soprattutto meticoloso.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Yes wood does not dissipate heat as quickly as metal, PC cases are not designed to dissipate heat through thermal radiation. The airflow in the case handles that. And for this case, the air flow path is taking in fresh air from the back and pull them over the motherboard and GPU before pushing through the front radiator. Why do you think this airflow pattern is not optimised?

[@shane6534]

Can i ask what are the screw inserts that you used?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

They are M3 threaded inserts. Just do a search on AliExpress for these, they're great!

[@xyzcases]

Great work! Looks amazing. Really showing how good a wood case can look when putting the effort into it.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much! :)

[@babbo507]

design is great, I only have criticism on the hardware install. #1 don't tighten the screws for cpu radiator or heatsink that tight, its actually supposed to be "hand tight". overtightening can cause the arms to bend and not contact the cpu lid properly. #2 don't braid the hoses from the aio together, one of the hoses brings back hot water and one brings in cooler water and if they are touching the water will get warmer again before it gets to the cpu.

[@MrKostraboski]

What software did you use to design it everything? Im interested in knowing the process of how you measured everything out. Great build!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you, I used fusion360 to do the design and modelling. The measurements are gotten from a combination of models from GrabCAD and trial and error.

[@GFDthatsMe]

I want to build a little bigger than the meshlicious/meshroom s case to put full size atx and 280mm radiator

[@rapzyz]

Great work man! Wooden PC Builds are really beautiful and underrated

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks very much! :)

[@pilo3323]

i think i saw this on a subreddit holy fck this is amazing

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much! Please consider subscribing for more content like this. :D

[@ventresurpates2659]

InCREDIBLE MY LORD!! I'd also like to make a custom case myself, and I'd like to know what side panels are you using please, thanks!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

They are tempered glass side panels :)

[@CourtesyToot]

Are there any air coolers that fit this awesome looking case? particularly curious about the new Artic Freezer 36 that Gamers Nexus reviewed recently

[@mxcbuilds6633]

This case was designed with AIO water cooling in mind. Don't think an air cooler will work well with the glass side panels

[@franjzv]

Would love to have a the reference since i want to build one

[@vensroofcat6415]

Plywood sounds like the obvious choice for building a PC case, but only until you learn it does bend a lot as the time passes. It's also rather noisy material. To work with one you could use router for cleaner edges and cuts. Also you can attach an extra board on top of the one you are actually working with. You will still have surface defects, but on the piece you don't care about. Hardwood, MDF are easier picks, but thicker. Some "sandwiched" materials could work.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your suggestion! I have tried using a laser cutter for plywood and that works very well at getting clean edges.

[@hardstepas]

looks good except the protrude front panel.

[@Raven-47]

Looks amazing. Can you share how you 3d printed those honeycomb grills

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! There isn't much to share there, I just made sure during the design phase that the thickness of the 'webbing' is a multiple of 0.4mm (my nozzle size). This allows the printer to print the part in 'walls' only instead of having to 'fill out' the space which would take alot longer

[@doodskie999]

If you used brown noctua fans, this would be perfect. Also, you need to sell these as kits, you can make a ton of money

[@mxcbuilds6633]

You are right 👍🏾

[@PatrekTV]

look man i be honest with ya gtx1080ti is one of the best lookin GPU spcially the evga one and the GTX titan x what a good lookin gpu

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Indeed it is a very unique looking card. And it was a beast as well when it was released

[@cauvang1183]

this would be perfect for the noctua theme

[@eye999]

can you share the stls for the 3d printed gpu holder and gpu extension cable holder?? pls❤❤

[@mxcbuilds6633]

The files are available on my Etsy, link ins description

[@eye999]

can you share the stls for the 3d printed gpu holder and gpu extension cable holder?? pls❤❤

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Check my other reply

[@Rendraco79]

this is an excellent video, but a little improvement in audio quality would be nice. anyway, excellent build and construction process.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Yeah I wasn't too satisfied with the audio either, but it was too late to re do it at that point. Will improve it for the next video :))

[@keanubelodasilva5194]

I don't want to download the track. I NEED to download the plan to build it just like you, so I can do it myself.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Will be on Etsy eventually

[@respectmathias]

You should use noctua fans since they match the color scheme

[@JezyYT]

OMFG what a beautiful piece of art! I would sell my soul to the devil to have a case like this featured on my channel.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks man

[@JezyYT]

@@mxcbuilds6633 is this going into production?

[@SiniSael]

nice looking case - shame with the moronic lighting - but thats my taste - consider using COB strips instead? If u want lights in otherwise gorgeus case.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks...yeah didn't consider cob strips, I'll see if they come in controllable ARGB format as well

[@Isaiahchannel]

what is max GPU length supported here.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I think it was 330mm check my Etsy listing in the description it has all the technical details.

[@AznJungleFever]

What button switch thingy you installed to turn on your pc ?? Everything looks great

[@mxcbuilds6633]

So at the time of building this I have not thought of a nice way to locate the power button. Instead I routed it externally into the little block of wood which I attach on my desk.

[@Engginer_gaming]

What software are you using it?

[@MattiasEk-nu5jc]

hello what is the pogram you used at the stard called cus i want to desigt my own pc case but i need a design.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

It's fusion 360, best of luck!

[@rekka4]

Where did you get the great front panel? Are you making it yourself?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I designed it myself, then got it laser cut from a shop

[@JAFOpty]

a work of art. Reminds me of my Pioneer CS77A speakers 👏👏👏👏

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! I searched up those speakers and they look sick!

[@БудниСамоизолянта]

A MA ZING!!!!!!!!!!!! like & sub!!!

[@hunterwise7990]

Hey man I would like to give a shot at laser cutting this case. where did you get the stencils.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I designed them myself, plan on publishing on Etsy eventually

[@lamariabderezak3976]

0.26 to 0.41 What kind of wood . look amazing

[@mxcbuilds6633]

It's Australian Spotted Gum :)

[@codybroken]

impressive design and craftsmanship edit: first comment was made just a few minutes into watching this having watched the whole thing I say: PHENOMENAL WORK!!!! amazing

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Really appreciate that you watched the full video :))

[@ARCTIChannel]

Fantastic work! 🙌

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! The 280 AIO is performing really well!

[@alfredoj1349]

Great build, I love it. Just be careful with the dust

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks, will do!

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

Hello, where u get the models for the radiator and fans btw?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Radiator I had to model myself, fans I got from GrabCad

[@bdkbdk8005]

Do you ever sell any of these? If so, do you have a website where they can be ordered?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I don't sell the physical cases, but for this particular model the design files are on my Etsy in the description

[@froggdomain]

what software did you use in creating the concept model?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Fusion360. Try it out, the hobbyist version is free :D

[@wolvrG]

Wonderful. Still waiting for your M-ATX + ATX PSU build. 😀

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Haha I guess im personally more interested in small form factor builds. So a full size project may not be anytime soon..:(

[@FoxyCAMTV]

Art..

[@emin34]

hello, I watched your video, I was interested, can you send me your project from the same safe, just contact me via gmail 🙏

[@Fritzsch82]

hey du meine freundin hat gesagt 'butiful'

[@lumko9719]

This looks great but what design software do you use?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Fusion360

[@Craig-qx7uy]

are your 3d printed parts available for purchase ?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your interest, I'm working towards releasing them on Etsy but haven't gotten to it yet

[@nazirulmras]

what a brilliant design sir.. fantastic! do u mind share the footprint design?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks mate, the case dimensions is (L x W x H) 262 x 198 x 406 mm

[@sffbuilds5242]

Fantastic work! is the power button external?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Yes correct, for this one I did it external. But my next one I embedded in the wood

[@mrcrowley5597]

the front beehive panel will look better if it was flush

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Yes indeed. I couldn't achieve that with the tools I had at the time. But my latest build has a flush front panel that I think you will like

[@kokankokanajev848]

Спасибо! Потеребил. Очень Красивая работа, шланги СВО не передавлены?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! The hoses are abit tight, but still functional

[@WildRapier]

The case is flawless. The most unique thing, other than the wood is the GPU placement on the backside of the motherboard. I've been waiting to see someone do that!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for the kind words. But I can't take all this credit, there are actually many computer cases that have this same layout.

[@FedericoRodriguez-sc3gv]

Amazing! I love it!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@MuhammadIqbal-do2iy]

nice pc case u build bro

[@adjustableisland8806]

Beautifully conceived, a masterpiece of measurements.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much!

[@kyira88]

@mxcbuilds6633 may i know what thickness did u used for that wood?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Wood used is 20mm thick

[@kyira88]

What is length of pcie card?@@mxcbuilds6633

[@galantdesign]

This is not a pc case, it's a pc furniture

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@SFoX]

It's so good! If you come back to it and want to refine it a bit more, I'd suggest creating a recess for an LED strip that has a higher density so everything sits flush and defuses cleanly.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

That's a great idea! At the time of building this case I didn't have a router to cut out a channel to fit led strips. Now I have...👀

[@pedrob7374]

Bro, why are not finding a way to mass produce these parts and sell DIY kits...

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Trust me I'm definitely considering this

[@pedrob7374]

@@mxcbuilds6633 I would buy one of these in a snap and build a PC for my office.. this would look SICK on my desk

[@snowshoyo]

the glass is anchored by magnets?? are those magnets that strong? It indeed looks clean, but, looks dangerous too

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Yes they are, they are actually quite strong actually. It's been more than a year and the glass has not fallen off

[@snowshoyo]

@@mxcbuilds6633 super nice!!! great job, I really loved the design, it's so beautifull! thanks for answearing my question! :3

[@TheCrazzian]

amazing stove

[@CL-6181]

Very nice case! Can you tell us the name of the screws you use? (1:23)

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! They are called threaded inserts. This size used was m3

[@teridooo]

나도 하나 가지고 싶다

[@orion9k]

No blueprint available for this online?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Not yet sorry

[@CarlosLima80]

Que trabalho maravilhoso, você esta de parabens

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@perrudidanielsen2014]

So cool and nice.

[@GarrettBShaw]

What does the song at the end remind me of? It almost feels like an oriental styled cover of song with an underlying beat similar to something mainstream.

[@GarrettBShaw]

6:20 is when it starts

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I have no idea sorry, I just picked something that I thought sounded nice

[@derptweaker945]

🔥🔥🔥🤎🔥🚒 Love the build but a little concerned

[@martinw245]

Are wooden cases safe in terms of fire hazard?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Unable to say for sure

[@Methadras]

What does it look like with the video cables connected? Did you have enough head space for the connectors?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

It fits the right angle DP adapters I am using

[@Methadras]

@@mxcbuilds6633 understood.

[@BGP369]

Hex design reminds me of Dell server front bezels and rack doors... cant say that is a good memory, but this looks quite nice!

[@FoxyCAMTV]

I was thinking of making a wooden case but without 3d printer it seems like a pain to screw in everything.

[@530pm]

mxc builds? More like sxc build sheeeeeesh

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Haha thanks

[@aessniper]

Love it! Cheers from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@52antonella]

Is there any way to buy your custom cases?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

You can follow me on Instagram and send me a message there :) @mxc_builds

[@humphrey4976]

Wow

[@ItsThicc]

Nice

[@simaskara]

what is the size of the pc case in centimeter

[@mxcbuilds6633]

It's 406 X 256 X 198mm

[@xianyunliu155]

天啦！ bgm有中国的乐器😊 很喜欢

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@juancosta200]

Nice😎

[@2009numan]

when you say rabbit do you mean rebate

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Tomato, tomato 😜

[@pctechadvisor]

This look amazing! Do you sell the plans?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Should be available on my Etsy! Link in description:)

[@pctechadvisor]

Awesome! Will be a really cool project for me and my Dad! Thanks for all your work! @@mxcbuilds6633

[@waitandhope]

Cool

[@ahovjackM]

Деревенский дизайн

[@lamariabderezak3976]

By the way, you have great professionalism at work with a great artistic touch