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Old 11-14-09   #1 (permalink)
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I got my new case today and thought I'll try to make a build log. My goal is to have it look big and intimidating but clean and simple at the same time.
Mods will include:
Painted inside
Soundproofed
LEDs installed in the fans
Sleeved wires
Cutting for better air flow

Day1
UPS dropped off the case


Inside




Custom window thanks to the guys at Performance-PCs


Stripped out


Taped up to prevent the sexy finish from getting scratched


Popped the rivets


Cut a hole to fit an addition 140mm fan but I had to keep the hard drive rack mounting holes incase I need to use it in the future.


Lots of parts to paint






I don't know what I was thinking when I only bought one can of primer Ran out after not even 1 coat so I sat down to make this log and eat pie
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Nice can't wait to see it all finished up
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OT: what kind of camera do you have? Those pics are superb.

Oh, yea,subscribed for the nice mod too lol.
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Mmmmmm... Secsi.

Oh ya the case.

Can't wait to see what it looks like mate
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OT: what kind of camera do you have? Those pics are superb.
Nikon d300 with a 35mm f/1.8 lens. Photography is one of my other hobbies
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While the second coat of primer was drying I started trying to make a molex pin remover for when I get around to sleeving. Here's what happened:

First attempt was with a small flat head screwdriver. Failed


Second attempt was with a piece of scrap metal from the case cutting. It worked but was hard to compress the pins.


Third attempt and mini DIY:

I got 2 bolts that were thick enough to fit over the pins and ground down the threads. I ground the threads enough so that they fit into the connector but didn't grind down to the shaft of the bolt. My make-shift grinding wheel:


(Here is where a vice would be helpful if you have one)
I don't have a vice so I used 1 drill to hold the bolt and another to actually drill into it.


The sizes I found to work are as follows:
For male pin: 3/32 drill bit
For the female end: 7/64 drill bit


Then test It sometimes takes a little jiggling but it works.


And now back to the case

First coat of the black




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Are you gonna clear coat that?
If so, what kind? I did a nice satin finish to mine. Gives it enough shine to make it reflect, but it doesn't cause a giant blinding light to shoot at your face every time you throw some light in its direction.

Paint job looks good so far mate
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Nice work. I'd love so see what you do with the cables. I love the sight of individually sleeved wires that are properly managed. Especially with different colors. I saw one sleeve job with black and white and it looked incredible.
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Looking quite nice. Sub'd. I like the effort you went to with the molex pin remover. I just used a pin to push the tabs in.

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No I won't be doing a clear coat, I prefer the matte finish. Regarding the sleeving, I will be doing it individually but am having a hard time coming up with what size sleeving. I know single wires are 1/8" but things like SATA cables and the USB cables are confusing me. Can anyone who has done point me in the right direction?
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