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Update: 10/21/08

Finally got some decent pics of this thing lit up in the dark!







And some pics with new fans and RAID 0 setup













And the front panel with new NZXT Sentry LX fan controller




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So it's finally completed



Here's an overview of everything that was done -
  • Custom Digital Camo - Urban Camo Colors
  • Clear Gloss finish - colorsanded and polished
  • Upgraded Mobo and CPU (Intel)
  • Lapped Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
  • Replaced Case Fans
  • Intake Filters
  • New Fan Grills
  • Improve air intake
  • Added Northbridge Fan
  • Cable Management (including sleeving and round cable)
  • Half-Life 2 Applique
  • Replaced front panel LEDs

*Stock case is an Apevia X-Plorer Mid Tower.

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Case stripped down





Improving fan intake





Added filters





Lapping the cooler













Installed mobo





Starting the paintjob



(You can't see in the pic, but i've sanded the glossy surfaces down)



























Clearcoat sanded and polished







Sleeved NB fan wire






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HL2 Applique









Holes for more air intake







Much neater overall



Doesn't look too bad











Thanks for everyone's help, suggestions and comments!

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This Mod looks SICK.
Im really impressed.
Great job man!

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This Mod looks SICK.
Im really impressed.
Great job man!

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Nice work on the digital camo man, looks like a pain in the ass but it was worth it!

What kind of paint did you end up using for it, Rustoleum all around?
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Nice work on the digital camo man, looks like a pain in the ass but it was worth it!

What kind of paint did you end up using for it, Rustoleum all around?
Yup. Rustoleum 'Painters Touch' for the colors and gloss. About $4 a can at Home Depot.

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Thats got to be the sickest paint job i have every seen good job keep it up.
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Turned out very nice!
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thats hellota job

nicely done

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