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Default [Case Mod Comp 2008] Pure 1nhibition

*** Project Pure 1nhibition ***
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1st Place Intermediate Category Winner



Table of contents

Origin of the name:

I decided to name this project “Pure 1nhibition” as the title gives the viewer’s freedom to use their imagination in trying to identify its importance. The significance of placing “Pure” and “Inhibition” together was to create an automatic response to the project itself. The positive connotation of the word pure removes the viewer’s doubt in what the inhibition represents. Thus, the title of this project suggests innocence in discovering more.

Talking about the mod:

The original design of “Pure 1nhibition” did not look anything like how it turned out. I would like to think of an original design as being a rough outline of what you are truly searching for. Once that I started the modding work itself, I quickly found myself making changes to my design. Fortunately, I had given myself adequate time and resources to accommodate these unexpected changes. I would have to say that the most time consuming aspect of this case mod would have to have been the Bondo-Glass work. This was the first time that I worked with Bondo-Glass and having had previous experience with Bondo, I thought that it would be as simple/easy. Unfortunately, the Bondo-Glass was a lot harder to work with in terms of applying and filling compared to just Bondo.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with how the design evolved into what it is now. The content of my work-log includes a brief summary of what took place during the work day followed with pictures. For this being my first case mod I am very pleased with its outcome.


Modding Materials:
  • U-Channel
  • A.C.Ryan Acrylic (Clear, UV Blue)
  • Double sided tape
  • Dremel
  • Bondo
  • Paint (Primer, Enamel)
  • Drill Press
  • Rubber Case Feet
  • 2x Power Switch
  • Carbon Fiber Vinyl
  • Sand Paper
  • 120mm Fan Duct

Part List:
  • Q6600
  • Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
  • Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC2-6400
  • D-Tek Fuzion w/ nozzle kit
  • eVGA 8800 GTS 512MB
  • Swiftech MCW60
  • Swiftech MCP655
  • DD single bay res
  • Hardware Labs 360GTS
  • Seagate 160GB
  • Samsung DVD-RW
  • Fan Controller
  • OCZ XTC RAM Cooler
  • OCZ GameXStream 700W
  • Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

Original Case:


System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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~ Table of Contents ~

05.01.08 - Work Day 1

05.05.08 - Work Day 2

05.06.08 - Work Day 3

05.13.08 - Work Day 4

05.14.08 - Work Day 5

05.15.08 - Work Day 6

05.16.08 - Work Day 7

05.22.08 - Work Day 8

05.23.08 - Work Day 9

06.10.08 - Work Day 10

06.26.08 - Work Day 11

06.30.08 - Final Shots

System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 1

Summary:
  • 2x 120mm fan holes cut in front panel
  • Rubber case feet installed
  • 120mm fan duct cut








System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 2

Summary:
  • Cut out 2x 120mm holes from case metal
  • Fit 120mm fans and drilled screw holes
  • Cut out Power/Reset switch holes
















System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 3

Summary:
  • Took apart E6750 rig
  • Re-Built E6750 rig as a Folding machine
  • Received components for Pure 1nhibition

Before:


After:





System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 4

Summary:
  • Cut out motherboard tray hole.
  • Cut out back panel and sanded edges.










System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 5

Summary:
  • Fitted the top panel with rad and my custom made acrylic shroud.
  • Cut the Upper Top panel with dremel.
  • Marked Lower Top panel for cutting.












System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 6

Summary:
  • Cut out the Lower Top panel.
  • Fitted for screw holes.
  • Cut out the rear 120mm fan rad intake.

Work Area:













System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 7

Summary:
  • Cut out side panel windows.
  • Marked HDD mount for cutting.
  • Fitted the 120mm fan ducts to the front bezel, now ready for bondo.


















System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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Default Work Day 8

Summary:
  • Test fitted rad fans.
  • Test fitted rear intake fan.
  • Applied first coat of Bondo-Glass on front panel.
  • Sanded off upside-down triangle on 3 drive bay covers.










System: Pure 1nhibition
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.7GHz 1.5v
Motherboard
Intel DP45SG
Memory
4GB G.Skillz PC3-10666
Graphics Card
eVGA GTX280
Hard Drive
WD 250GB
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi Xtreme Audio
Power Supply
OCZ GameXStream 700W
CPU cooling
Xigmatek HDT-S1283
OS
Windows 7 Pro x64
Monitor
24" Samsung 2494HM + 20.1" LG Flatron
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