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Overclock.net - Overclocking.net - Case Mod Work Logs http://www.overclock.net/ www.WorkLogs.net en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:22:22 GMT vBulletin 1 http://static.overclock.net/images/oc/misc/rss.jpg Overclock.net - Overclocking.net - Case Mod Work Logs http://www.overclock.net/ Case Rebirth: Project ASUS http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/613089-project-asus.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:53:54 GMT OK. New case resurrection project. I don't really have specific plans for this case yet. For the time being I'm focusing on functional aspects to improve airflow and get it ready for my 5 year old daughter. This is going to be a tight on money and light on performance project. I'm hoping to bring it home for under $100 with case modding included.

Here is the front. It's called Project ASUS because it's an old "powered by ASUS" case. The label that you can't see due to glare says it plain as day. I swear. A good portion of the nicks and marks you see are just debris I left to help with the before/after appeal.

The back. I'm not a fan of top mounted PSU's but it's free and I can work with it. The back fan is 80mm or 92mm, I haven't measured.

Neat thing about the inside. All of the HDD cages are easily removable. I really like the mounting of the two on the floor, but they are too close to the front fan mounts to stealth the cables to the "front" without more extensive modding than I initially planned.

That is a tiny 80mm fan mount. I'm not sure who thought it would be a good idea to put dents in the door and call them handles, but I'm pretty sure I hate them. Especially when it comes time to sand and paint.

Everything is out that will come out. As you can see I have cut a few holes in the motherboard tray for cable and heatsink management. I also removed the useless mesh on the twin front 80mm fan mounts. The hole I cut for the PSU cables looks really crappy in this picture for some reason, but those are pretty clean edges like all the others. I had U-channel in mind when I cut them.

Plans for the future:
Custom el-cheapo feet
What to do about that side panel
Increase ventilation
Girlyfication ]]> Case Mod Work Logs Aardobard http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/613089-project-asus.html Scratch: Custom Techstation for IEATFISH http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/612901-custom-techstation-ieatfish.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:31 GMT This is a custom techstation for IEATFISH. He deisgned it, and I'm building it. Pretty sweet looking if you ask me.

I've got the material cut up, the acrylic in, and the parts in. Assembly is today and tomorrow morning. Many updates over the next 24 hours. YAY! ]]> Case Mod Work Logs samfreese http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/612901-custom-techstation-ieatfish.html Antec1200 HDD mod http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/611179-antec1200-hdd-mod.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:19:46 GMT Hi guys, not sure if this is in the right place but thought I'd show my completed Antec1200 mod.

Basically ripped everything out & bored some holes in the side of my case to make room for cables so I could mount the HDD's backwards.

Still have some bits to finish off, like fan & lighting management. Also waiting for my window to arrive.

Camera is pretty crap but you get the idea.

Before:

After:

]]> Case Mod Work Logs Mattacious http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/611179-antec1200-hdd-mod.html Scratch: BORDERLANDS Project: Scrapbot http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610933-borderlands-project-scrapbot.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:37 GMT Background Borderlands is set on the planet of Pandora. Lured by its apparent vast deposits of minerals, several colonization ships journey to the planet and create a society there. However, they soon discover that there is little else of value on the planet save for the presence of alien ruins.... Background

Borderlands is set on the planet of Pandora. Lured by its apparent vast deposits of minerals, several colonization ships journey to the planet and create a society there. However, they soon discover that there is little else of value on the planet save for the presence of alien ruins. Those who are rich enough to do so, leave the planet, leaving the rest of the population to scavenge for themselves. While some isolated settlements were formed, much of the rest of the colonists became bandits, living out in the barren wastelands or trash heaps across the planet. Further investigation of the alien artifacts leads to the discovery of "The Vault". A supposed treasure trove alien artifacts, technology, and of insurmountable wealth. But those that had discovered it were wiped out by a protective force, leaving few clues as to its location or purpose but creating a myth of its marvelous treasures.

My adventure begins elsewhere as I will reveal in the following months.

I welcome you all to...

STARDATE 20091 (Monday)

Having landed on Pandora only a few days ago, I came upon a Scrapbot, in pretty bad shape, lifeless to tell the truth...
I managed to find a photo maker, this planet seems to have been depleted of most of the human resources I have come to accept as a part of life, yet here I am on this wasteland with a Scrapbot at my feet...

Lifeless...

It Seems to have suffered a crushing blow which resulted in its death. With most of it's circuits missing or ripped out and scattered about its lifeless shell, I know this will be an impossible task to repair and rebuild, but with persistence I shall reach my goal.

With not much in the way of tools I begin to make plans on how to repair this Scrapbot, these are some of the images I have come up with.

Some rough sketches...
Although not the best of builds these arms will serve their purpose.

Here you can see how the wheel will be attached and what the top should look like.

STARDATE 20091 (Tuesday)

This planet is fairly barren, sometimes I venture out in my combat vehicle, with my sniper rifle in tow, looking for scraps and occasionally taking down the strange beasts the inhabit the area.

I was able to find some drawing materials in what was once a Lab of sorts. I spent the night through to the next morning working on some improved designs for the Scrapbot I will be attempting to build.

Technical Drawings...

FRONT

TOP

LEFT+RIGHT

BACK

Using the photo maker I found and repaired, I was able to piece all my drawings together, so that you will be able to see what I hope to achieve.

I will keep sending my logs back home so that you can see the progress I have made.

Seth. ]]> Case Mod Work Logs sethnmalice http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610933-borderlands-project-scrapbot.html Case Mod: Frosty: The Snow Tower - 75% Complete http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610628-frosty-snow-tower-75-complete.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:43:05 GMT Well I bit the bullet and WILL paint and rework my Case.

The scheme is unsure, I'm thinking of a WHITE exterior with a black interior or a white interior.

Will have tons of pictures up :)

Any final suggestions would be nice,

]]> Case Mod Work Logs tK FuRY http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610628-frosty-snow-tower-75-complete.html Plan: Project Lone Wolf http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610478-project-lone-wolf.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:29:14 GMT I think I have set on a setup ideal for my use which will be some heavy gaming,internet browsing and a bit of photoshop. The only parts I have not decided on yet are the water cooled parts and I need some help deciding what to purchase. This is going to be a slow time build but I have listed... I think I have set on a setup ideal for my use which will be some heavy gaming,internet browsing and a bit of photoshop.
The only parts I have not decided on yet are the water cooled parts and I need some help deciding what to purchase.

This is going to be a slow time build but I have listed the specs and would like your opinion prior to me purchasing anything.

Case: Coolermaster HAF 932 Case - Black (PURCHASED/AWAITING DELIVERY)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CA-157-CM

CPU: Intel Core i7 920 D0 Stepping (SLBEJ) 2.66Ghz Socket LGA1366 (PURCHASED/AWAITING DELIVERY)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CP-283-IN

GPU:Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...tid=56&subcat=

RAM: Corsair 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz XMS3 Memory CL9(9-9-9-24) for i7 motherboards
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152637

MOBO: Ga-ex58-ud5 S1366 X58 (PURCHASED/AWAITING DELIVERY)
http://www.ballicom.co.uk/components...x.p404029.html

HDD: 1000GB (1TB) Western Digital WD1001FALS Caviar Black SATA 300 7200 rpm 32MB Cache (PURCHASED/AWAITING DELIVERY)
http://www.advancetec.co.uk/acatalog...ard_Drive.html

PSU: Waiting for opinion on setup prior to deciding what voltage is required

Water cooling Parts:
Radiator:ThermoChill PA120.3 - 360 Radiator (15mm)
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...oducts_id=1487

Water Block:XSPC Delta V3 CPU Waterblock i7 (1366)
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...oducts_id=1185

Pump:12V Laing DDC-1T Pro w/XSPC V3
http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/cata...roducts_id=615 ]]> Case Mod Work Logs coopsman1 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610478-project-lone-wolf.html <![CDATA[Case Mod: [Project] Pepto - Chieftec Dragon Pink Case Mod (Updated 11.21)]]> http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610278-project-pepto-chieftec-dragon-pink-case.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:33:27 GMT

~Project Pepto~

Girlfriend's Christmas gift, a new AMD rig AND a pink case.

Over the past few months my girlfriend's rig has been going into a downward spiral of failure/insufficiency. . .

For a few months I've been promising her a new [pink] case, to replace the Gateway-looking case she has now. The term "airflow" does not even apply to her current case, there's virtually none unless a window is opened in the room and a stiff breeze happens to seep into the small vent on the side of the case. So my first goal:

A case with much better airflow and ventilation.

Two 80mm fans in the front
Two 80mm exhaust fans in the rear
Two 120mm window fans for CPU and GPU

I showed her a bunch of cases and she picked out a few that she liked and I eventually came to dislike most of them. I wanted something was had a classic design but also something that you don't see everyday, as well as something I would enjoy cutting up/painting. I decided to mod a Chieftec Dragon. (Actually, I bought a Chenming, but it's basically the same thing). I loved the look of this case since I remember seeing it in gaming cafes back in ~2000. Here's a poor GoogleSketchup of what I originally planned for it to come out looking like:

(The 120mm on the bottom was my initial thought for another exhaust, but I decided not to)

A stock photo of what the case actually looked like when I got it (but it was an ugly shade of mustard yellow):

So that's it, right? I have the case, now time to mod!

... Wrong. The problem with the computer, other than a bland case, is that she's been combating poor FPS (she's a gamer) and the overall slowness of her PC. She would like to have a new rig, but groceries, bills, and everyday expenses take first priority. That's when it came to me, I had some car parts laying around and decided to hit up craigslist.com and see how much I could fetch...

Long story short, I came up with much more money than I thought I could get for some old tires and a few steering components.

It's time to not only mod her a case, it's time to build her a completely new rig.

Christmas is coming up soon so I decided, hell, why not? Her current specs are: Athlon 64 x2 @ 2.6 GHz, 4GB DDR2 @ 667 MHz, 8800 GTS, with a 160GB HDD. My Frankenbuild started piece by piece, all right here (minus the case) on OCN:

Chieftec Dragon case - bought, thanks random eBayer
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P - bought, thanks hitman1985
AMD Phenom II x3 720BE - bought, thanks JonJonOK
Sapphire HD 4870 512mb - bought, thanks firestormcomputers
OCZ Reaper 1066 4GB (2x2) - bought, thanks the3lement
Larger HDD - bought 200GB IDE, but may look for a SATA
DVD Rom - Her current case has one, I'll use that
Power Supply - Still on the fence, may use her's
OS - She has Vista 32, that will do for now

I also want to thank both Bill from MNPCtech.com for the high quality fan grills I purchased from them and Rustoleum for their great spray paint and the new spray tips they use! (the ones that don't give you blisters!)

Current to-do list:

Cut intake and exhaust holes
Purchase 4-pin molex connector
Purchase pink LED strip
Wire and mount LED strip
Purchase some Ceramique
Finsh painting (includes inside front bay door, screws, right side panel and right side panel interior, top and top interior)
Reassemble front panel
Purchase x2 120mm fans
Purchase x1 80mm fan
Purchase letter "E" acrylic cut-out
Possibly purchase Serenity/Firefly side window vinyl
Possibly purchase new HDD
Possibly purchase new PSU
Reassemble entire case
Install all components into case
Unlock 720BE's disabled 4th core (it's from the 0904DPMW batch)
Overclock to at least 3.1GHz.

Pictures to come! ]]> Case Mod Work Logs Deviance http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/610278-project-pepto-chieftec-dragon-pink-case.html NoooooB Cosmos S Mod http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609814-nooooob-cosmos-s-mod.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:47:16 GMT I'm new to all this & only have the hardware listed. I'm getting the rest as & when i can afford.
I'm building a htpc/occasional gaming rig. Any comments or ideas on the stuff i have, or anything that would go well with it?
Anyway i'm starting off by stripping my brand new Cosmos S, & painting the chassis matt black & maybe filling the 3 large holes & cut some more so the cables are invisible as possible.
Heres my start...

[IMG]

[/IMG] ]]> Case Mod Work Logs pajpower0 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609814-nooooob-cosmos-s-mod.html Case Mod: The gotta HAF Paint Job http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609712-gotta-haf-paint-job.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:43:52 GMT Got My HAF 932 and I love it but it really needs some attitude. Doing the same as everyone else and painting it inside and some outside . Will keep posting back as it comes along. Gonna be Hi gloss Black inside with Imperial Red meshes and accents. Installing AMD Phenom II x4 955 and a Radeon 5870.... Got My HAF 932 and I love it but it really needs some attitude. Doing the same as everyone else and painting it inside and some outside . Will keep posting back as it comes along. Gonna be Hi gloss Black inside with Imperial Red meshes and accents. Installing AMD Phenom II x4 955 and a Radeon 5870. Budget isnt there for DDR3 but gonna use 8 Gigs of PC 6400 until DDR3 comes down in price. I have a family to support and the only reason I got to build a new computer is because my 5 yr old machine (3200+ barton and 1 gig of DDR) had all the capacitors explode.Using the Asus M4A78-E until I upgrade to DDR3. Cooler Master V8 cooler and red lighting inside. 3 dvd burners and maybe a Blu-Ray drive.A 640gb HDD and a 1TB HDD.Definately overclocking this baby.

I thought my last full tower was big. Sheesh this thing is ginormous! My 4 yr old daughter was very sick the day it came but got real excited when I pulled it out of the box. She likes to play her games on the internet and wants a computer to play with.So more photos to follow as I do the project and get my PSU decided on.

Was thinking about the XION Power Real XON-1100P14HE 1100W. Anyone have any experience with this PSU? I like that it's cheap and matches my case color scheme perfectly.Any feedback is great and Thanks.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ION-_-17190025

Also I need some good wheels for this thing.Does anyone have a link to where i can buy them? The wheels that come with it will probably break from the weight.Some stronger ones would work great. Been to all the surrounding hardware stores and they dont have any that will fit the screw holes.

Now lets get her ready to disassemble and paint..

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]]> Case Mod Work Logs cyberg http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609712-gotta-haf-paint-job.html Case Mod: HAF932 BEETLEJUICER Mod http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609367-haf932-beetlejuicer-mod.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:16:29 GMT Hello All, Just got my HAF932 last night, and ripped it into a million pieces. Planning on doing a custom paint job first then later a side window mod. Details Below Build will be whats in my sig Going to go with a beetlejuice color scheme. Black White and then green and uv purple. ... Hello All,

Just got my HAF932 last night, and ripped it into a million pieces.
Planning on doing a custom paint job first then later a side window mod. Details Below

Build will be whats in my sig

Going to go with a beetlejuice color scheme. Black White and then green and uv purple.

Modifications planned include

- Paint front bay mesh grills white (5.25 and the one that covers the 230mm fan)
- Paint a black fan with uv paint to replace the red led fan in the front
- Mod the red led 230mm fan with purple uv lights and mount in top of case
- x4 Nexus Basic 120mm for the side (possibly uv accented)
- Paint bulk of interior black, paint back panel white, paint drive cages white, paint other accent-able areas white.

This will be the start of the project once i get this part done i will probably do a window later. I already started taping off the back panel going to paint the X white as well as the hd cage vents. That will be the first test painted areas. Pictures to come soon. Thanks ]]> Case Mod Work Logs Goetic http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609367-haf932-beetlejuicer-mod.html Case Mod: Subtlety http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609190-subtlety.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:45:39 GMT 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 :biggrinsm

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 :confused: Ran out after not even 1 coat so I sat down to make this log and eat pie :D

]]> Case Mod Work Logs groundzero9 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/609190-subtlety.html Case Mod: The Blood Of 1000 Angels http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/608404-blood-1000-angels.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:08:32 GMT Since I have finished Andy's 300 Lost Souls I have decided to get started on my Cosmos 1000 ]]> Case Mod Work Logs Bitemarks and bloodstains http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/608404-blood-1000-angels.html Plan: Teh Beast http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/607966-teh-beast.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:28:52 GMT Hey guys,

I'm a 3D animator and am in need of nothing less than a supercomputer. I have an idea for a case that would rule VERY hard but I really need some help to bring this together.

Attached are concept renders of the case. I've never built something like this from scratch but I do believe it is completely doable.

-Cody

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]]> Case Mod Work Logs Smartkid http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/607966-teh-beast.html <![CDATA[Case Mod: Project "Panzerschreck" - back to the "basics"]]> http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/607044-project-panzerschreck-back-basics.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:52:57 GMT Alright, as the title states, this project will be named Panzerschreck, parts lists and such will be found below. I'm currently still outlining the exact setup and config, but its not going to be tooo overdone.

Reason for this build is simply that we are pcs'ing to alaska next month, and i don't want to have a 59 lb Cosmos S rig to transport ;)

Reason for the name: I remember my Grandfather to well, telling me about his WWII stories and such; so i thought ill just choose something in that direction, which also gave me a push in the Case choice.

Case of my choice:
- NZXT Panzerbox (estimated delivery date: 12th Nov. 2009)

Rig Parts:
- Intel Core I7 920
- FoxConn Bloodrage
- 3 x 2gb Corsair Dominator 1600
- XFX HD5870
- Western Digital Black Caviar 500 GB
- Western Digital Black Caviar 640 GB
- Samsung DVD-RW LS
- Corsair 750TX sleeved red

Cooling Parts:
- Corsair H50 Hydro Cpu cooler
- Stock Case Fans

Ideas so far:
- Leds in the fans and Powersupply
- Possibly changing out all the stock fans
- Sleeving every single cable (again)
- Possibly some custom designed stickers / airbrush
- more to come when i get the case

Pics of the beginning:

H50 Hydro was picked up from bestbuy for ~65 bucks after tax.

]]> Case Mod Work Logs hitman1985 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/607044-project-panzerschreck-back-basics.html Case Mod: Gensis 300 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/606772-gensis-300-a.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:03:06 GMT Okay this is going to be my first case mod (other than painting) and second build. The parts I ordered will take a few weeks to get here so I will be doing some basic case modding.

The Plan:
Take my new Antec 300 and make it into something awesome. I hope to make it look like repo_man's Chlokwork Orange which I think looks amazing!\

Parts List
Antec 300
ASUS P5N-D SLI
e8200
eVGA 9600GT SC
640GB WD Caviar Black
3 1/2 GB Generic Ram
Antec Earthwatts 500Watt
Samsung DVD writer
Windows XP Pro

Case Parts:
2x 120mm Fans TBA
Performance PCS Acrylic Window Kit

To Do:
Strip down case
Cut cable management holes
Cut square behind CPU (for easy access to heatsink)
Buy Primer/Paint
Clean Case
Paint inside flat black (may paint outside to)
Cut window hole
Paint window panel
Attach window
Paint DVD drive
Stealth DVD drive
Touch up
Put case together
Put system together
Manage cables
Overclock
Sell

I've been planning this build for a few weeks now and im really excited to start! This will be my first case mod and I have some pretty big plans for it! Ill probably add some things along the way to:D

Hope you like my worklog!:D ]]> Case Mod Work Logs greg8west http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/606772-gensis-300-a.html Juggernaut http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/606110-juggernaut.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:51:01 GMT *First Mod:* Case *Make: *Thermaltake *Model:* Element T *Mod:* Well today I decided to cut the hole for the window by using a hand held saw and a drill to make the corners rounded. Turned out well no pictures yet...but will soon! First Mod: Case

Make: Thermaltake

Model: Element T

Mod: Well today I decided to cut the hole for the window by using a hand held saw and a drill to make the corners rounded.

Turned out well no pictures yet...but will soon!

Next: Painting case inside and out BLACK ]]> Case Mod Work Logs StrongmanSal http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/606110-juggernaut.html Finished: My Cosmos S (56k) http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/604337-my-cosmos-s-56k.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:57:59 GMT Last week my power button decided to die so I had to strip my rig down and send it off for RMA, case was replaced via warranty and I set out to make this build better then the last one. Some of the pictures are better quality then others :( Image:... Last week my power button decided to die so I had to strip my rig down and send it off for RMA, case was replaced via warranty and I set out to make this build better then the last one.

Some of the pictures are better quality then others :(

Sexy Xigmatek fans :D

I modified the HDD cage the case ships with to allow me to reverse mount my HDD's and hide the cables ;)

3x Xigmatek's for my Thermochil radiator :)

Pump now mounted higher up :)

Gneral shot of the whole case, came out blurry though :(

Took about 6 Hours in total, still got some odd bits of cable management to do as I'm not 100% happy with it and I might run all the fans at 7v to keep the noise down.

My 4890 is in the lower slot as it runs 10c cooler due to it being closer to the air flow provided by the fan blowing up from the bottom and it also gets airflow from the fan on the HDD cage.

I also have one Xigmatek fan left over and I'm unsure on what to do with it, might cable tie it to the front.......not sure :confused: ]]> Case Mod Work Logs almighty15 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/604337-my-cosmos-s-56k.html Any suggestion new electronic PC project? http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/602195-any-suggestion-new-electronic-pc-project.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:23:58 GMT Hello Guys!
I've just built my new i7 system, before going for OC, I would be interested in some electronic project.

Is there any suggestion about any project I could build?
I am good in electronics, Medium level project wont be a problem.

I would be interested if I would have something to do with OC..
ex.. Temp... external display..

Don't know, maybe you could help :) ]]> Case Mod Work Logs Charlton22 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/602195-any-suggestion-new-electronic-pc-project.html Plan: New case - Clear air http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/601155-new-case-clear-air.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:15:14 GMT New to these parts but thought i'd post a few pic's on the new case i'm going to build.

There's no real reason why except why not...

I want to see what a custom layout with exposed parts and agressive air flow cooling can do, I ripped it out of the case when i started messing aound with overclocking

I've attached a couple s pic's for a start

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]]> Case Mod Work Logs Freakn http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/601155-new-case-clear-air.html <![CDATA[Scratch: [project]PolymorphiX v2 - (pmXv2a)(pmXv2h)]]> http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/600348-project-polymorphix-v2-pmxv2a-pmxv2h.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:58:09 GMT PolymorphiX v2 - alu & steel alu hybrid versions

No 3d pics. No fuss.
just building...

[more info to follow] ]]> Case Mod Work Logs CattleRustler http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/600348-project-polymorphix-v2-pmxv2a-pmxv2h.html WC Antec 300 with 220 rad inside http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/600271-wc-antec-300-220-rad-inside.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:42:46 GMT *Update 1: Preparation (http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/600271-wc-antec-300-220-rad-inside.html#post7519796) * *Update 2: Parts Arrived/Assembly* (http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/600271-wc-antec-300-220-rad-inside.html#post7539196) *Update 3: Finished installing loop and... Update 1: Preparation
Update 2: Parts Arrived/Assembly
Update 3: Finished installing loop and final shots.

The Plan

This is my work log of putting a water cooling kit inside of an Antec 300. I thought long and hard on if I wanted to get a new case or just stick with what I have. Here are the parts that I have coming (also have 5 Yate medium fans on the way).

]]> Case Mod Work Logs codyh http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/600271-wc-antec-300-220-rad-inside.html Case Mod: 56k WARNING. Closet Monster 690 http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/599336-56k-warning-closet-monster-690-a.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:02:26 GMT I sold my WC'd PC a few months back and put this together to get me by till Nvidia really gets thier act together. . Ive never had a place to post my mods until I found OCN this month, heck for that reason alone I dont have one picture of any of my old pc's . Not one. I have a handful of mods coming including paint, new cpu&HSF, window mod, few modestly placed decals, more cable sleeving , the rest is ~TBD~. Anyways to get to what you came to see my WORK in PROGRESS.
% current specs are in my sig. %

Sunbeam RHK-BA Rheobus MOD.

Changed the PWR led and HDD led from blue/red to white/green.

My laughable work area.

Lots of updates to come .
OMG IM OUT l4d2 demo unlocked like 30 secs ago.

Comments both good and bad are always accepted unless its to diss my hardware. lol
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EDIT* false alarm L4D2 demo is still locked. a tear of frustration just hit my keyboard. ]]> Case Mod Work Logs Capwn http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/599336-56k-warning-closet-monster-690-a.html Scratch: Project: H2GO -video added 11/6/09- http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/598678-project-h2go-video-added-11-6-a.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:54:25 GMT *Project H2GO* *external water cooling enclosure build log* * Introduction* Hello everyone I am back with yet another custom project. This time it will be an external water cooling enclosure. The main purpose is to build a sleek, silent, and effective LCS system that can be swapped from rig...

Project H2GO

external water cooling enclosure build log

Introduction
Hello everyone I am back with yet another custom project. This time it will be an external water cooling enclosure. The main purpose is to build a sleek, silent, and effective LCS system that can be swapped from rig to rig if needed. This is in a way a rebirth as well since the frame of the enclosure is my old tech station prototype.

H2O Loop Components List(updated 11/7/09)
Pump- Swiftech MCP655 custom mount
Radiators- 2 x 240mm with custom mounts
Reservoir- Undecided
Tubing- Undecided 1/2-inch
PSU- Micro ATX 250W modded with TT 80mm
Fan Controller- Sunbeam Reobus
Fans- 8x Yate Loon 120mm x 25mm High-Speed with shrouds
Fittings- Bitspower or DangerDen 1/2-inch
Water Block- XSPC Delta V3 maybe
Quick-Connects- Undecided suggestions welcome:o

Materials List
3/4" and 1" straight aluminum
90 degree angle aluminum
1/2" and 3/4" wood
self tapping machine screws
shelf liner
sound dampener material
sheet metal

Tool List
Dremel tool
Electric drill
Jigsaw
Hand file
Screwdrivers
Hammer
Table saw
]]> Case Mod Work Logs Rick Arter http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/598678-project-h2go-video-added-11-6-a.html Delete http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/598114-delete.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:46:00 GMT edit edit ]]> Case Mod Work Logs lowkickqop http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/598114-delete.html <![CDATA[Paint: CM 932 HAF custom paint Chrome,Gold,Black, & Blue]]> http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597792-cm-932-haf-custom-paint-chrome.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:04:16 GMT Tomorrow the CM 932 HAF is supposed to be delivered to me by UPS. I have purchased the Chrome, Gold, & Blue paints, some sand paper, lacquer thinner, 1/8" drill bit, masking tape, & rivet gun. I can't wait to start working on this custom paint job. I will post pictures of the progress. The outside of the case will be Instant Gold with black accents. I will mask off what areas remain black and the rest will be painted Instant Gold. The majority of the interior will be painted Instant Chrome and the drive bay racks will be painted metallic blue. I will install blue lights throughout with blue fans as well. I have not seen a paint skeem like this one. I do not like a lot of black colour, so most of the mods I have seen I do not care for to be honest. I do not like red either for the most part. I want a case that looks nice whether the lights are on or off. I will also clear coat all surfaces. I will mask off the "HAF" on the side of the case so that it really pops surrounded by the Gold. All the fan grills and bay grills will remain black as well as any other plastic black parts. I will not be painting any of the plastic parts. Check back often to see how this project is shaping up. I might rent a mini storage unit to do the painting in.

Steven Brick ]]> Case Mod Work Logs sbrick http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597792-cm-932-haf-custom-paint-chrome.html <![CDATA[Case Mod: Max Leograndis's Leet Skeet Maxy's Red/Black Cosmos 1000 i7 Build]]> http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597582-max-leograndiss-leet-skeet-maxys-red.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:05:37 GMT Allright. This is my official worklog for my first ever case mod, second ever build. I'll try to keep it organized and update frequently, don't forget to subscribe to the thread if you want to keep updated. I hope you all enjoy it, and can help me if I get stuck or have any questions. Althought I am pretty far along already, I have been taking pictures, and still have a window to make. Have fun!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parts, Part I
Stripping the Case
Making the Cuts, Part I
Painting, Part I
Planning the Window

Painting, Part II
Cutting the Window
Case Assembly
The Power Up Test - Passed
Making the Cuts, Part II
Painting, Part III

Parts, Part II

Changing the NB Cooler
System Assembly, Part I - THE CASE
Parts, Part III
System Assembly, Part II - THE LOOP
Mini-Mod, GPU

Fixing the GPU Mod (Sort of)

Cathode Inverter Fail

Finishing Touches on the Pump

My Card Reader Fail

Attaching the Window

Parts, Part IV
System Assembly, Part III - CABLE MANAGEMENT
System Assembly, Part IV - THE HARDWARE

Finale

*DVD Drive and HD coming on Wednesday when I will install Windows and hopefully get some overclock results up here!!*

The plan:

Take a Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 case, give it a sick red and black theme, and get all the components which include: Foxconn Bloodrage, Core i7 920 D0, Alphacool HF14 Yellowstone Waterblock (Black), Mushkin Redline, and more. Make cable management cuts, as well as water cooling cuts. Cut out a space for a plexiglass window, paint the panel, order the window, attach. Put everything together. Overclock.

The parts I need to order:

Cosmos 1000
Foxconn Bloodrage (was bought for me by my uncle. THANK YOU)
Mushkin Redline 6GB (was bought for me by another uncle. THANK YOU)
Core i7 920 D0 *EN ROUTE*
Black Ice GTS 280 Radiator
2 x Lian Li 140mm Red LED Fans
2 x Lian Li 120mm Red LED Fans
XSPC 500mL Acryllic 5.25" Bay Resevoir
Alphacool AP700 Pump
Alphacool HF14 Yellowstone Waterblock
Ultra X3 1000W Power Supply
Primochill UV Red Tubing
Intel 80GB X25-M MLC SSD
Windows 7 Pro (From Microsoft's Ultimate Steal for $29.99)

Parts I own already:

Seagate 250GB 7200RPM with Windows XP Home
Seagate 500GB Storage Drive
EVGA GEFORCE 6200 LE BEASTMODE (until I decide on a DX11 card) No games for me for a while.

To Do:

Strip Cosmos 1000 of all removable parts
Cut two holes for rear-mounted 120mm Radiator (For a 2nd GPU loop in the future)
Cut cable management holes for a clean look
Cut square behind CPU for easy access to heatsink/WB
Decide on/buy paint/primer
Remove foam padding from left side panel
Use goof-off to remove adhesive from foam padding
Cut window hole in side panel
Paint window panel
Attach Plexiglass to window panel
Paint case and accessories
Put case together
Put system together
Put water loop together
Install Windows 7
Overclock

I've been designing this build for over a year now, and am really happy that I finally have the chance to build it. And I'm also excited about doing everything myself, rather than paying somebody to paint or cut. Even if I don't do a perfect job :) It's good enough.

**UPDATE**
Pictures are where I am now.
Table of contents is up to date.

And yes, my ping-pong table has been temporarily out of commision :cool: ]]> Case Mod Work Logs MaxxSauce http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597582-max-leograndiss-leet-skeet-maxys-red.html Case Mod: CM Storm Scout Light On/Off Switch Mod http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597264-cm-storm-scout-light-off-switch.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:46:24 GMT The storm scout has the ablility to turn the LED's on the case fans on and off. what i wanted to do was somehow splice in and add the ability for that switch to control turning on and off my red cold cathodes too.

i spliced into the wires going going to the front led light. the switch works with turning the fan led's on and off, but the cold cathodes arent turning on at all. the connections are good and everything is in working condition (the lights arent broken or anything). im thinking it has something to do with how CM wired the switch. i think they may have lowered the voltage, and its not enough for the cold cathode to get power. havent worked on taking the top of the case off to see exactly how they have the front panel wired. that will be my next step.

i need help figuring out why they wont turn on, am i missing something? if it would be helpful i can post pics of what i have done so far. thx for the help ]]> Case Mod Work Logs PardonMyOwnage http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597264-cm-storm-scout-light-off-switch.html Project Log S-RV01-BloodRage-WC MOD http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597160-project-log-s-rv01-bloodrage-wc.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:13:03 GMT

Here's sneek Peek of my 75% done Project for S-RV-SE BloodRage theme
im getting there still need somes dremel job for cables management & i need to create a back plane for sata hd's, side window will be a bit bigger
& still need to finish up HTPC components for the front last 3 pictures are photoshop markup
Sorry the red theme look orange but it's red seems my digital cam sux
Hope you like it Keep On Modding

]]> Case Mod Work Logs ProStock http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-logs/597160-project-log-s-rv01-bloodrage-wc.html