Raidmax Smilodon Extreme BLACK Edition - Overclock.net

grishkathefool · 05-19-09

I got bored and thought I would try some simple case mod for my first go around.

I have a Raidmax Smilodon Extreme Edition case.

I applied Flat Black paint to the interior of the chasis as the stock Gray was UGLY.

I then added a 120mm fan to the top of the case. I used a 4x4 piece of drywall patch screen painted black as a barrier. I used a 3/4 hole saw and a 7/16 drill bit to perforate my case.

It was fun and took about two hours. One thing though, the fan I bought is getting returned, it is LOUD. Guess I will have to order something quieter... maybe with a speed controller too.....

The smurf tubing I added to the wire harness when I first built the system. And that is a MassCool 92mm HSF I installed a couple months ago.

Woot! According to HWMonitor, at Idle, it brought my Sys Temp down 3C and my CPU temp down 6C to 24C @ 333x9. My Core Temps are the same but my GPU temp is down 6C at 36C. I didn't expect anything there.... interesting. Can't wait to see what happens under load.

Running FaH GPU I used to see temps of 45 to 47C, 50C after a few hours, after 30 mins I am at 38C.

Prime Blend went from 48C down to 41C. But that was a short test too. I will have to stress things out with some gaming tonight and see what happens.

At 4GHz my idle temp is down ~6C at 35C...

My Load temp, Prime Blend, is down ~7C at 50C.

:thumbsup:
I wonder what would happen if I turned my rear 120mm fan around to supply air...?

K10 · 05-19-09

Nice. I did the same with my old silver/blue Smilodon but didn't do as good of a job. I was a Raidmax fan before I bought a Cooler Master. The quality of these cases are significantly higher than that of Raidmax cases. I also love the bottom PSU.

Regardless of that, it looks good.

grishkathefool · 05-21-09

Thank You... I have started keeping my eye open for summer garage sales, I hope to find an old Tower case to truly mod out.

Update:

At 4GHz my idle temp is down ~6C at 35C...

My Load temp, Prime Blend, is down ~7C at 50C.

After letting FaH GPU and FaH CPU run all night and all day long my temps are CPU 35C and GPU 55C they used to be 45 - 48C CPU and 65 - 70C GPU.

That represents an average of a 22% temp drop....

OneKlicKill · 06-14-09

Hey, i Have the same case (smilodon black) and wanted to paint the interior similar to yours, the stock color is beast ugly. what method did you use to paint it an any tips for me?

grishkathefool · 06-14-09

I removed all the components, PSU, MOBO, and Drives.

I removed the HDD cage, and rear fan, its easy.

I did not remove anything that was riveted together.

Then I masked off the from door and front panel.

I lightly sanded the exterior and interior, then wiped them down with rubbing alcohol and lint-free cloth (available at most auto parts stores).

I used Krylon Flat Black Enamel paint.

I did not paint the MoBo tray or the inside of the side-panel. These two surfaces hide from view.

I did paint the interior top and bottom, though, as these are visible.

Using spray paint isn't the pro way to do it, but it works. Take your time. Pick a good sunny day, with low humidity. Soak your paint cans in mildly hot water first, that helps make a consistent spray.

grishkathefool · 06-14-09

Another temp update.

My average-Load temps are down ~12C. Average load being something like 40 - 50% CPU usage.

amder · 06-14-09

Nice case, got one myself. Mines the blue version, I also painted mine black inside too.

grishkathefool · 06-14-09

the top fan I installed helped a lot, I highly recommend this easy mod.

amder · 06-14-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by grishkathefool

the top fan I installed helped a lot, I highly recommend this easy mod.

I was going to do it but, never had the time too. Plus I need a fan!

OneKlicKill · 06-15-09

Ok, Cool. Thanks for the tips man. And i think spray paint is how id have to do it. I don't do well with a paint brush... ill definatly keep your tips in mind for when i get to modding it, got to wait till i get a good chunk of time on my hands first tho :/

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Raidmax Smilodon Extreme BLACK Edition

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OneKlicKill New to Overclock.net Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep: 0 Unique Rep: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Hey, i Have the same case (smilodon black) and wanted to paint the interior similar to yours, the stock color is beast ugly. what method did you use to paint it an any tips for me?

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OneKlicKill New to Overclock.net Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Rep: 0 Unique Rep: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Ok, Cool. Thanks for the tips man. And i think spray paint is how id have to do it. I don't do well with a paint brush... ill definatly keep your tips in mind for when i get to modding it, got to wait till i get a good chunk of time on my hands first tho :/

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