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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[@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!

[@jrobiii1]

Looks like you got an LTT bump. Great work... you're inspiring both woodworkers and PC builders at the same time!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for the support! 😊

[@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!

[@adjustableisland8806]

Beautifully conceived, a masterpiece of measurements.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much!

[@RICHARDBRAXIL]

I've watched a lot of computer assembly videos, but I've never seen your art, I really admire your excellent work, congratulations!!! It's a lot of art, Greetings from Chile.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much!

[@charlesjohnston1506]

I wouldn't call it DIY, because how many people could do what you just did? You truly are a craftsman!

[@rapzyz]

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

[@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.

[@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 :))

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@soybeans2559]

Beautiful case. I hope you continue uploading videos on this channel

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! I will try my best :) please support by subscribing

[@ImSaari]

Best channel I've discovered this year

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Aww, thanks! Consider subbing so you won't miss the next video :D

[@SuperFredAZ]

A real labor of love. Nice work!

[@OscarRodriguez-ih7vk]

The most amazing thing is that you are using just a hand saw and a Jig saw :) awesome job

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! But I did get the front panel laser cut externally tho. 😅

[@larietournelle7904]

5:39 :) this detail make so sense. Look like a hard/smart work ! GG

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@JAFOpty]

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

[@mxcbuilds6633]

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

[@davidmoffitt981]

LOVE the radiator brackets - such a clever idea. Stunning build btw!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! I am very pleased with those brackets hehe

[@ryandilbeck7714]

@@mxcbuilds6633 hey I know that this video is a little old but do you sill happen to have the STLs for the brackets that you made for the cooler and the video card? I would like to build a case similar to it and was wondering if they were available anywhere

[@TirzaBoi]

the only case ill allow to use noctua fans with

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Indeed...maybe one-day

[@bobsponge6609]

Wow this a one beautiful case and computer setup. I like the fact that it is stylish and simple looking at the same time.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :)

[@DIOS_PRIMERO]

Beautifully done my friend. Thanks for the details I appreciate it.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@TheJkish1771]

This is a work of art.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

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[@jessegriffin9]

One word: gorgeous

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Two words: Thank you! :)

[@ItsJustJimOkay]

Wish I had any knowledge whatsoever to pull this kind of stuff off. Very neat

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@aessniper]

Love it! Cheers from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@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!!

[@dbnoho]

This is impressive. But the fact you used the tools that you did is very very impressive. Congratulations on seeing it through.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! I do wish I had a table saw and router table tho. Would open up more possibilities for my designs...soon soon

[@ARCTIChannel]

Fantastic work! 🙌

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! The 280 AIO is performing really well!

[@rabooey]

So cool. Love it. Great job.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@alfredoj1349]

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

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks, will do!

[@marksadventures3889]

Another excellent build. Such craftsmanship- you are to be congratulated young sir.

[@bulltech20]

just found you channel and watched through many of your videos. I love the high level to detail. keep it up my friend ❤

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for watching my videos!

[@capitaldd3693]

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

[@mxcbuilds6633]

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[@N0in3r]

Really impressing! I link how the front plywood is contrasting to the overall walnut. Everything came out beautifully!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

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[@iHeartiify]

Thanks for showing us such a cool case! This is very inspirational!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@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...👀

[@lamariabderezak3976]

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

[@er_minestrina]

Absolutely Amazing design!!!

[@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?

[@NotSoWittyNow]

Beautiful piece of functional art!!! Well done!

[@MakeMagazinDE]

That turned out great! Congrats! 🤩

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@pilo3323]

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

[@mxcbuilds6633]

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[@cimkep8250]

Wooden PC cases are so nice, love it. Great work!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you, glad you liked it. Please consider subscribing to see more content like this :))

[@cimkep8250]

@@mxcbuilds6633 Did that already :D Really looking forward for more stuff like this!

[@a777aa64rus]

What a beautiful work! Well done

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :)

[@twisted_seraph]

What a beautiful PC Build.

[@gprn3]

Well done, from a Wood case lover ^^

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Glad you liked it :)

[@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..:(

[@andreageno]

Awesome job, looks great!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@konellin189]

It is a craftsmanship of the finest. One thing though I was not able to see if the AIO is a bit higher than the CPU - its important.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Should be higher

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

truly inspirational showing what can be achieved with simple power hand tools; too many channels focusing on up-scaled tools achieving similar results; keep it up; had a great time watching. [edit]: excellent video work and keeping the music in the back.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! I would love to make a build using CNC and more laser cutter work, but will have to make do with what I have at the moment

[@SurfaceDweller]

Beautiful work!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MoyaTennisTips]

Your sir are a legend!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Hahahah thanks bro! Love you

[@bariarchitect4236]

This is really amazing.

[@tjwatts100]

That is a thing of beauty...

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :))

[@juliosantos73]

Man, it's amazing. You should make an online store to sell this.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Been thinking about this for a long time. Just haven't had the time and knowledge to set one up nicely. In progress

[@nathangabriel8888]

Amazing! You’re a pro!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@pahulpreetsingh141]

it looks beautiful and I have wanted to make something like this for a long time. the inner details are just perfect.

[@christianburns03]

te quedo espectacular!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@2009numan]

Looks amazing fantastic job

[@PharaohsCave]

very nice design and very clean 👍 I definitely will try building myself one out of wood

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Best of luck with your project

[@luvdady]

Work of art

[@mikedouma8526]

Amazing work. I want one.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :D

[@skar.696]

Absolutely stunning job!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@nexan21]

great video , cool style & easy to watch & a classy build to boot ;)

[@mxcbuilds6633]

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[@nexan21]

@@mxcbuilds6633 I already have 👍👍

[@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!

[@PinataOblongata]

Have a play with some brass inlay wire! You just cut a little groove and press it in then sand it flush - everyone knows brass goes perfectly with walnut (or fake walnut because us poor Aussies can't get it without paying an arm and a leg). You can also get brass corner protectors, brass wires mesh (for fan grills) and little brass feet. I myself have "owl feet". The stitched leather handles from guitar amps make great classy handles, too :)

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Great suggestions again, will definitely be looking into adding brass inlays for my next build. Do you know a good place to get them here in au?

[@PinataOblongata]

@@mxcbuilds6633 There are some woodworking and jewellery places, but they are expensive, and you're probably better off just using the various online marketplaces. Closest thing in Bunnings is picture hanging wire, but no idea how that would work out. You could also try some phosphor-bronze guitar strings, or bronze fret-wire for guitar frets, but what you really want is the proper square stuff. You can use a tiny chisel or a dremel to get the little groove cut, but the easiest way would be to get the design laser cut and then press/tap the inlay wire into it. A more simple starter would be just one, straight piece of of brass flat-bar, perhaps inlaid into the front panel (or all the way around) and offset from centre. That would work well with your minimalist aesthetic, I think. Oh yeah, you can also get brass momentary switches for the power button ;)

[@natalielim62]

This is amazing! 😍

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :))

[@ricehatninjacat320]

Looks awesome man! Well done 👌

[@themagiceye6723]

Beautiful build my man!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Cheers! :)

[@CarlosLima80]

Que trabalho maravilhoso, você esta de parabens

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@ralfkhoo2164]

this case is sick af

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@alexismazuera2216]

Beautiful job, te felicito.

[@TheCrazzian]

amazing stove

[@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.

[@tushar5556]

Gorgeous 😍

[@christophertodd6405]

You do nice work.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Glad you like it :)

[@fredbecker607]

That is a very pretty case

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :))

[@ngeejee]

greetings, LTT sent me here!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for checking out my channel :)

[@perrudidanielsen2014]

So cool and nice.

[@ericlin2851]

this is beautiful

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@apep713]

I have a tip for ur "templates": If u do the prints with a laser printer, u can transfer the print to the wood with a regular (clothing) iron. That's way easier than "copying" everything with the knife.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

That's something interesting I should try next time! But using a knife to score the plywood is recommended anyways to reduce the tear-out when cutting

[@Patrick_D]

Great work !

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@andy_warb]

Woudl love to see you make some custom speakers to match some of your builds!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Maybe one day, but my passion is really for PCs. Not much of an audiophile

[@FedericoRodriguez-sc3gv]

Amazing! I love it!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@marksarz820]

Nice build🔥🔥🔥

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :))

[@SergeyKostukov]

Отличная работа! Спасибо за видео)

[@gugugaga42069]

the arctic cooler tends to perform better when its mounted with the fan pointed toward the vrms

[@MrErwin07]

Great job 👍

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks 👍

[@xJackHunter]

work of art

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :)

[@RealShinpin]

Hardwoods would be best for the areas that you are drilling small holes into. Beautiful case. I plan to do something like this in the future.

[@Giraffe-tx1mz]

Amazing case!!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

Nice man, really nice.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@ijelic1604]

Really nice work! ;)

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[@ronaldpetrovich4141]

Nice job!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :)

[@quickben2090]

Beautiful

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@최용석-m1p]

Amazing Job~!!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@SNEHASISH77]

thanks for idea at first i was thinking of buying a good looking pc case now i think i will try this one

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Most welcome! :)