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 Ioncito v2.0 [Updated TODAY] 
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Hello people!!! My name is Nahuel, im 22 and i live in Argentina. Been building my own cases since December 2008 and now I want to show you my new project.
A new HTPC to match my sofa, based on the new Ion platform. Here we go:

Hardware:
MB/CPU/VGA: Zotac Ion ITX-B-E, Atom 230 1,6ghz, GeForce 9400M
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OCZ Flex Ex DDR2 800mhz 2x2Gb:
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Veris Multimedia Station Basic:
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PSU Compaq ANX-145A, 145w, 20 pin:
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Case size:
290 mm high
310 mm deep
160 mm wide

First building pics:
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3mm MDF sidepanels fixed with 1/8 allen screws

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Sidewindow
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Motherboard arrived!! :D but the RAM not :'(
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Fake Leather
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Nailing
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Mini copper nails
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Gluing 1
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Gluing 2
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Done
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Post Re: Project "Ioncito" [Warning 56k]
I've never seen anyone use leather before, very cool!

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I agree! That makes for a very unique looking case. I like the layout, and you've got some great hardware there. I can't wait to see what's next.

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Post Re: Project "Ioncito" [Warning 56k]
I'm glad you like it guys! Here's a little modification i've done to the Atom/Ion heatsink:

Tiny bench :P:
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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):
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Here you can see it all cleaned:
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Tuniq TX2 + .75 mm copper plate to help the Atom reach the heatsink:
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Temperatures running Street Fighter IV Bench BEFORE the modification:
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And After:
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I think -20°C its a great improvement.

BTW: The CPu is OCed to 2.0 Ghz 24/7, and today i got the WR at hwbot with 2189Mhz :D


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Very nice and cool idea. Looking forward to the pogress here.


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Wow, that's a nice overclock on the Atom. It's certainly something that is attempted a whole lot.

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This is gorgeous work! I love the use of leather in it. Adds a sense of sophistication to it. Keep going!

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Little Teaser:
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Oh man, that sleeving is looking awesome! The black case with white cabling is a killer combo.

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My kingdom for a vandal switch!!! It's imposibble to get one here :S


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Post Re: Project "Ioncito" [Warning 56k]
Even if you could find someone to ship to Argentina, I suppose international shipping would be a little steep, huh?

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Post Re: Project "Ioncito" [Warning 56k]
It shouldnt be that bad (time during shipping would be the prob) I just sent one of my modded 4870s to Brazil and it was only $30. (with a heavy steel cooler)

I have sent my mods/cases all over the world and the cost isant that bad (USPS flat rate boxes are nice) However since gas prices went up to $4 it seems to take quite a bit longer for stuff to get there.(used to be 4 days now about 7)

Did you check with MNPCTech?


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Good call with MNPCTech Mark. I'm pretty sure they ship internationally.

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Good news, i found non-led vandal switch... needs some polishing.
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Excellent work with the sleeving. I know it can be a very time consuming job, but the results are so worth it!

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Yeah, all of these little details are starting to add up. It seems like you are headed towards a black and white color palette, very cool!

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Post Re: Project "Ioncito" [Warning 56k]
Very nice job, particularly on the bends on that frame. The leather is definitely unique as well. Watching! :)


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New Caliper :D

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Holy $hit

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Haha, damn that's huge!

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