Project: Green Light

[Fuganater]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/worklogbanners/greenlight.png

Ok so I'm going to be starting my first mod here in the very near future. The theme is going to be NVIDIA so AKA Green Light. I wanted to start this log a bit early so that I can make sure that what I buy will be good for other mods. (Esp. the tools) The hardware that I have already bought are:

*Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz (1066 MHz FSB)
*256MB XFX GeForece 8600 GT
*XFX nForce 650i Ultra NVIDIA
*80 GB Primary HDD
*2 GB Corsair RAM (2 x 1 GB)
*80mm Antec Tri-Cool Green LED Fans (4)
*Antec 900 Case

And what I need to buy:
*320 GB Secondary HDD
*Monitors
*Lighting
*Siding
*New Dremel
*120mm Antec Tri-Cool Green LED Fans (4)

What I plan on doing is build an idea of what I want the modded case to look in SketchUp. (I'll post pics when I have time) I'm going to probably use an older case to make this modded one out of and use the Antec 900 Case to just house the guts for now. (I wanna use it :D) So I'm rummaging through some old cases that I have piled up in my room, seeking the perfect one. Although, I do have an Ultra Full Tower ATX case that my old "modded" computer is in. My dad is currently using it but I might use that instead of another older case because it has features like:
*Removable HDD casing with attached Fans
*Lots of room
*Fits any MOBO
*And has large clear side

If I use this Ultra tower, I'll probably take out the clear panel and change it to a green. Also, I'll be cutting out the top of the case to make that a window as well. Not too sure what to do with the front of it because it has a door on it, and I really don't know if I can do a door mod. :/

So I have alot of decisions to make but at least I'm headed in the right direction and I have a good plan that I will be following. Please make any suggestions or comments on my updates. (PICS SOON!)

Thanks everyone!!
Fuga

[psychowit]

Can't wait!

[Crazy Buddhist]

Sounds like a good strategy. Happy modding.

:)

[Fuganater]

QUESTIONS
Ok so I'm really debating whether or not to use water cooling. I’ve been looking at Danger Den kits because I have been seeing alot of modders use that for the quality and price. They have a place where you can custom build your own water cooling system to fit your needs. The kit I made consists of:

Base Price = $52.95

*CPU Water Block – Danger Den TDX

*Top Style – Lucite – Clear (WTF is this??)

*Video Block – None (They don’t have one for the NVIDIA 8700 GT)

*Fitting Size – ½ OD High Flow Fitting for ½ ID Tubing

*Radiator – Black Ice Pro 2 (Black) = $33.95 (This one is the Double one. Would it be better if I got the 2 Singles or the one Double?)

*Fans – None (I just bought 4 120mm Green LED)

*Pumps – DD CPX-1 12V Pump = $42.95 (Could I get something better for around the same price?)

*Reservior – Single 5 ¼ Bay Reservior = $29.00 (Is this really worth it? Or should I look to get a better looking custom one? Clear one mabe?)

*Reservior LED – 2 X Green 5mm Molex = $5.00 (Cool? No idea about this either lol.)

*Tubing – 10 Feet of Clearflex = $12.00 (Got more because I have no idea how much I’ll need or mess up :P)

*Misc – 12 Hose Clamps, Y & T Connectors = $9.00

*Total = $184.85 (Kinda affordable...)

I would really want to do some type of water die. Not really UV because I don’t like the UV lights lol. So I’m just thinking a green die will have a good effect. REMEMBER!! I’m looking for like a starters kit but I dont want it to be crap.

Please suggest and comment.
Fuga

[armadilloben]

but you dont have an 8700 and it wont be out for another month there not going to have a block for it for another 2 months minimum after it comes out and due to the fact that its a different board theyre not gonna make adapters for previous models danger den is probably going to be doing alot of testing on that card BEFORE they even announce that the block is coming out on top of that g98 will be out by then and the combine cost of an 8700 plus the cost of a brand new block would probably be give or take a hundred dollars less then a g98 that will have dx10.1 support and jsut have it aircooled

imo dont by an 8700 i actually want one cuz im stuck with my 7600gt and no more than 70fps on cod2 with 1280-1024 but i may get a ati board (i know im a nvidia fanboy i had nvidia spray painted onto the side of my case but i also love amd and i have 2x monitors and with vista they took out an option for dual display that converts the two monitors into one i think they called it span now they just have crappy dual view

good luck w/ the mod sounds cool

have a +rep for an incentive to give me shots of naked gfx cards

[Fuganater]

Gah... I really need to read what I buy LOL. Ya I did buy the 8600 GT. I'll have to look that up instead. Thanks armadilloben!

[Spawn-Inc]

sounds like a good price/performance kit you got there.


Top Style – Lucite – Clear
all that means is its a clear top so you can see the coolant flow. Lucite is a type of plastic, here (http://www.guitarsandeffects.com/images/lucite.jpg) is a Lucite guitar.


*Reservior – Single 5 ¼ Bay Reservior = $29.00 (Is this really worth it? Or should I look to get a better looking custom one? Clear one maybe?)

did it show a picture of it? most of those are already clear or can come in see through green, red, blue (i think).

i've only really done research (in terms of reviews) on swiftech stuffs so here (http://www.xoxide.com/swiftech-h2o-apex-ultra-extreme.html) is a good cpu kit for 239.99. plus with that pump you can add more water blocks/rads down the road without an upgrade. its a nice strong pump that alot of people use. here (http://www.overclockersonline.net/index.php?page=articles&num=360&pnum=0) is a review of the swiftech kit should you consider it.




have a +rep for an incentive to give me shots of naked gfx cards
"
lmao +rep. i can just see a popup add, "XXX the hottest new cards nude nude nude!!!!"

[psychowit]

I think they don't have one for the 8700 coz well... It doesn't exist.

[Fuganater]

I think they don't have one for the 8700 coz well... It doesn't exist.

I have already corrected myself....

[armadilloben]

I have already corrected myself....
when i posted u didnt sry my bad

[Fuganater]

Update – Case model

Here are a couple of pictures of the case I wanna make. They are rough but you get the general idea.

Shot of the side clear panel.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/GreenLight6.jpg

Shot of the top clear panel.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/GreenLight5.jpg

Back of the case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/Greenlight4.jpg

Corner shot to see both clear panels.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/GreenLight3.jpg

Front shot.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/GreenLight2.jpg

Another corner shot.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/GreenLight1.jpg

Back corner shot.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/GreenLight7.jpg

Ya, I know I suck with the program. But I feel like I'm getting better with it as I make more stuff. I'll have pics of my workplace coming soon. I just need to finish my room and the work bench in my basement.

Also I'm buying a Dremel soon. I thought the were more expensive but only $44.99 for a 65 piece Craftsman one.

Comments please :D

-Fuga

[armadilloben]

:pid love to comment on the drawings but the pics are down

[Fuganater]

:pid love to comment on the drawings but the pics are down

Fixed

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PARTS

Finally got some parts:
4 x 80 mm Green LED Fans
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1762.jpg

Antec 900 Case
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1745.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1744.jpg
Extras and Screws
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1747.jpg
Inside
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1748.jpg
Uber big fan
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1749.jpg

Ordering:
4 x 120 mm Green LED Fans (Same as 80's)

Supplies

Bought:
Dremel
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1763.jpg
Cardboard (for mock CPU, GPU, RAM etc.)

Ordering:
Dremel cutting blades


More to come.

-Fuga

[Spawn-Inc]

ooo new parts and tools, you gotta get some pictures! here is some rep to help you along the way.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - DISASSEMBLE

Well, now the modding truly begins. Heres some pictures of me disassembling the victim case :twisted:

Pretty Lights :p
Side
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1751.jpg
Front
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1752.jpg
Back
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1753.jpg


Inside
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1746.jpg

With clear side on
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1750.jpg

Down to the mobo
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1755.jpg
Old PSU
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1754.jpg
Empty shell side
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1756.jpg
Back
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1758.jpg
Front
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1759.jpg
Front door open
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1760.jpg
Case fan parts
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1757.jpg
Hard drive trays
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG1761.jpg

So I've gotten some done today on my like only day off. I'm going to put together the system that is going into the modded PC into the Antec 900 case with the fans and all. (When I get the 120's).

I'll be posting pictures here on out on the progress I make. Hopefully everyone likes it, because I know I do :D:D

-Fuga

[p0Pe]

are you really gonna kill that antec case:( as far as i can se you are gonna rip it completely apart:D... at least thats what it looks like in your sketches, IMO its a bit to square:/

but go for the watercooling:D always a nice thing to experiment with if you havent tryid it before! i like :p

more sketchup of the case? :)

[b4i7]

nice case to mod.... im working on a similar one myself

[Fuganater]

are you really gonna kill that antec case:( as far as i can se you are gonna rip it completely apart:D... at least thats what it looks like in your sketches, IMO its a bit to square:/

but go for the watercooling:D always a nice thing to experiment with if you havent tryid it before! i like :p

more sketchup of the case? :)

NO WAY!! The Antec case is wayyyyy to cool to kill. I'm killing that blue Chief Tech one. I'm still noob at Sketchup so im trying to make it look like the one I'm going to mod. The antec is for the parts (hardware) that will eventually be going into the mod because I really want to use em :D.

Still undecided on the watercooling. I'm looking at the DD set that I posted the specs earlier.

So I will be making more Sketchup of the case I'm going to mod soon.

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PARTS

So instead of getting a single 320 GB HDD for my secondary. I decided to do 2x 160 GB. Bought them from a friend for $25 each. BRANDY NEW!! :D I'm using one for all of my games and the other for music, pictures and such.

I'll post pics of the parts built into the Antec Case.


- Fuga

[chaksq]

I'm using one for all of my games and the other for music, pictures and such.
- Fuga
So you don't plan on using an operating system? I typically like to access the content on my HDs but it's your prerogative I guess.

Seriously nice deal, I want someone to give me that deal. Good luck with the mod.

[Fuganater]

Oh sorry. I thought I stated earlier that I would be using a 80 GB HDD for my primary.

Thanks
-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PARTS

Well I finally got my 22" widescreen :D.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/Monitor.jpg

Sorry I haven't posted in a bit. School and work are getting crazy because it is getting near the holiday season and I'm taking 25 credits :neutral:.

I've made a few changes to the plan. My dad needs a computer, so im taking out some things like my processor and ram and giving them to him. Because I work for Dell I could sign up for the Intel Retail Edge :D. So I'm waiting to get my Quad core. I bought myself 4 GB of RAM and I am giving my dad the 2 GB that I currently have. I'll prob post his stuff once I get all the parts in next week.

Stay tuned :D.

-Fuga

[Darth Dad]

25 credits! You are working too...:up:
No wonder modding time is hard to come by...:lick:

I am getting tired just thinking about it...:D

I like the clear top idea...

I wonder if we could fit that into our build... hmm...:rolleyes:

[D1337]

project green light is stopped at a red light?

[Spawn-Inc]

hopefully its just a yellow light that he speeds through.

[Fuganater]

I'm trying guys. My dad's computer is just about done. All I have to do is finish installing his games and box it up. As for Green Light..... money is really tight and so is time. Dell has me working about 48 hours a week now so I'm getting mad overtime. :D I have to buy a car in the near future so, got to save up for that as well.... need more money!!! Oh well... I'll get to it asap.

Thanks,
-Fuga

[Fuganater]

Finally got my dad's computer done, and on time. It was like 4 am Thanksgiving Day when it was done formating. He loves it. I'll post some pics tonight because I actually have a day off work!!!

I'm probably going to start the cutting of the case on break. I think thats gonna be the only time that I can.

Stay tuned!

-Fuga

[ComputerGuru64x2]

Good Luck, can't wait to see pics

[Fuganater]

What do you guys think about this for a watercooling unit?

http://www.crazypc.com/products/bigwater-760i-9380.html

Its a good name but I'm not sure about the idea of all in one.

Lemme know please!!

-Fuga

[Crazy Buddhist]

What do you guys think about this for a watercooling unit?

http://www.crazypc.com/products/bigwater-760i-9380.html

Its a good name but I'm not sure about the idea of all in one.

Lemme know please!!

-Fuga


No personal knowledge but here (http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/cooling/bigwater-760i/) is a review. I saw it for $144.99 somewhere .. zipzoomfly maybe?

:)

[Spawn-Inc]

kits/all-in-ones are junk j-junk! i thought i told you that already? maybe not. whats your budget for cooling?

a good setup can be had for 200 or so i think, otherwise go highend air, TRUE 120.

if you want to cool ONLY your cpu, not a quad, then here (http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-H20-120-Premium-CPU-Cooling-Kit-With-Apogee-GT-pr-3644.html) is a good swiftech kit.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - MODEL

Well I am officially getting my Quad Core :D. It is the Q6600 2.4 GHz, 1066 FSB. So if I do water cool it will need to be able to cool a quad. I'm still debating the setup I built on the first page from Danger Den. Just shooting around some ideas.

Spawn and Buddhist - I have a new design I've been throwing around. Same general idea, but a new front. No idea how to do it so I'll need the input.

Here is the front view. Obviously ignore the size. It is so I can get a picture of what I want it to look like. I would like to make it look like a stop light but only have the Green Light lit. Hence the name green light.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/newgreenlight1.jpg

Here in the side view you can see where I want to put the fan. It would be a green led fan and it would be mounted to green plexi there in the hole. Not sure what to do about the other 2 lights. Whether to keep them solid or use plexi and just not have them lit. (Clear unlit fans)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/newgreenlight3.jpg

Another side shot so you get what I mean.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/newgreenlight2.jpg

Let me know what you think. All input is greatly appreciated and needed.

[Crazy Buddhist]

Maybe light all the windows with LED's rather than fans. Like the real "Stop lights" they could come on in sequence (controlled by a little timer/sequencer circuit) with just the green staying on once you have powered up.

:)

[Fuganater]

errrr.... I'm no electrician Buddhist. I have nooooooooo idea how to do that.

[Crazy Buddhist]

errrr.... I'm no electrician Buddhist. I have nooooooooo idea how to do that.

noooooo ... but there are people here who do and it's not at all difficult.

:)

[Fuganater]

Any links to help out? If so lots of rep coming your way :D

[Crazy Buddhist]

Something like this could do it but it will cycle through all three lights (however you could set red and yellow to be on for two seconds and green for 25 minutes - it's very flexible).

You need a simpler circuit to just go red-yellow-green. All it has to do is time the red on for say 5 seconds, then yellow for 5, then green comes on and stays on so. There are probably a load of ways to do this with quite simple home made circuits but i'll leave it up to one of the electronic guru's like crazybillybob to tell you more.

:)

click on the image

http://www.joezgarage.com/3banger%20hookup.jpg (http://www.joezgarage.com/3bang.htm)

[Fuganater]

59 BUCKS!!! Ugh....

[Crazy Buddhist]

59 BUCKS!!! Ugh....

With a simple home made circuit using one or two transistors, capacitors and a few resistors you can knock up what you need with parts from Radioshack (does it still exist?) for less than $10.

I can't design the circuit for you but I know there are peeps here who can.

:)

[Spawn-Inc]

ya that kit won't cool your quad and video card, maybe just the card.


to cool a quad it will cost you. i will go build a kit at the cheapest place i know that will handle the job right.
1x Swiftech MCW60 VGA cooler (https://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCW60-R-VGA-cooler-pr-3777.html) = 43.99
1x Swiftech MCP655 Pump (https://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCP655-B-12-VDC-Pump-Without-speed-controller-pr-3803.html) = 69.99
1x D-tek FuZion (https://www.jab-tech.com/D-tek-FuZion-CPU-Water-Block-pr-3667.html) = 59.99
1x Swiftech MCR 320 rad (https://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCR320-QP-K-Triple-120mm-Radiator-pr-3320.html) 44.99
1x Swiftech MicroRes (https://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCRES-Micro-pr-3093.html) = 16.99
1x Swiftech HydrX (https://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-Hydrx-Extreme-Duty-Coolant-UV-REACTIVE-pr-2476.html) = 2.99
10x ClearFLEX 60 Tubing 1/2" ID / 5/8" OD (https://www.jab-tech.com/ClearFLEX-60-Tubing-1-2-ID-5-8-OD-pr-2829.html) = 7.50
3x YATE LOON 120mm Case Fan (https://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Case-Fan-D12SH-12-High-Speed-pr-3771.html) = 9.45

total = $255.89

its $70 more but you will not be disappointed and it is alot better.

you should put the rad behind the lights and and use a red, green, yellow led 120mm fans, accept most led fans don't push enough air for rads.

[NightrainSrt4]

If your going to be overclocking I'd suggest a Swiftech MCW30 or similar block for your northbridge. These can be had for like $20 in some places. If that is too expensive then perhaps a fan for the northbridge because its going to get hot overclocking and the 650/680's tend to run on the warm side to begin with.

Spawn's list looks good to me as well. Just remember Distilled water and not regular tap water.

[Spawn-Inc]

well since its only a 8600 maybe, but i would rather go air.
that block above is 24.99 at jabtech (https://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCW30-Chipset-cooler-pr-3251.html).

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PARTS

Got my Quad core :D :banana: :D :banana: :D:banana: and it is soooooooooo freakin' fast. So with my Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz, I'm going to put that in this mod. Probably gonna buy some new parts in the near future cuz with my newegg account I get 6 months no payments :D always appealing!!

Its gonna be a EVGA 8800 GT 512 MB 256-bit Superclocked:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130319

Western Digital 500 GB Hard Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136178R

and 2 GB of G-Skill RAM (Quad core PC has the 4 GB)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231098

This will just be my "Surfing the internet" PC cuz the Quad is for gaming. I'm going to put the 8800 GT in the Quad core PC and then the 8600 GT that I have in the Core 2 Duo one. I'll post a stat sheet of both maybe tonight when I have time. (In a final now LOL :P)

So till then!

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - BUILD

OK. Sorry I haven't made much progress lately. School and work have been crazy. But I set out to make this case and i will do just that. So here is the progress I made today.

Here is the mobo in the case I'm modding:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2055.jpg

Here is the new fans:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2056.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2058.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2057.jpg

All the fans in. Now for the CPU.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2035.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2037.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2059.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2062.jpg

And now..... THE LIGHTS!!!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2068.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2067.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2066.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/CIMG2065.jpg

This is pretty much a test. I'm going to start painting as soon as I get the money for the paint and I get time. I'm thinking spring break probably. But I do have new parts comming for this computer and my other so I'll be posting more sometime this weekend.

Till then,

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - COMPUTER STATS

This is just a list of whats in the 3 computers. The first 2 are the ones im building and the Compaq is one I'm upgrading and giving to my sister.

Antec 900 (Gaming computer)

• 80 GB SATA Primary HD
• 160 GB SATA Secondary HD
• 160 GB SATA Secondary HD
• 8800GT
• 2.66 Quad Core
• 4GB RAM
• 22” Monitor
• Vista Ultimate
• CD/ DVD Reader
• CD/DVD Burner w/ Lightscribe
• 650W Antec PSU

Custom Case (Secondary PC) - Project Green Light

• 80 GB SATA Primary HD
• 500 GB SATA Secondary HD
• 8600 GT
• 2.4 Dual Core
• 2 GB
• 22” Monitor
• XP Pro
• CD/DVD Burner
• CD Burner
• 550W Roswell PSU
• Media Card Reader

Compaq (For my sister)

• 30 GB IDE Primary HD
• 80 GB IDE Secondary HD
• 7900 GTS
• 1 GB RAM
• XP Pro
• CD/DVD Burner
• Compaq PSU

Stay tuned!!

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PARTS

Well the UPS guy came today. (Saturday??? I know :D) And brough me a nice new 500 GB Wester Digital HD! YAY!!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2077.jpg

No i got it set up with my DUAL 22" Chimei monitors :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2078.jpg

And with my little 17" :( ( I might need another LOL... too bad i can't fit it :()
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2073.jpg

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PARTS/QUESTIONS

Got my 8800 GT :D
EVGA 8800GT 512MB Superclocked
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2079.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2082.jpg

Compared to my 8600 GT
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2080.jpg

Oh man is this thing huge!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/CIMG2083.jpg

Questions:
1. Have you used bondo? If so is it difficult?
2. Anyone have a though on how I should do the front with the 3 tubes? I ask because its not flush due to the door on it.

-Fuga

[BigJohnson]

dude thats a really sweet system. your backup machine is better than any machine i have.
but do you really want to give someone a compaq? wouldnt you really rather beat someone over the head? it will save them some trouble. jkjk
Seriously though. you have blue lights in the power supply and green fans. whats the paint scheme going to look like?

[Tempest|2k7]

duuuuuude. lovingggg that dual monitor setup. remember to turn the fan speed up on that 8800gt! they run realllyyy hot. i have the xfx 8800gt xxx edition (670/950) and it runs reallllyy hot. id say kick up the fan speed to 50% ish or something. SWEET setup though dude! and LOVING the mod idea!

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - MODEL AND OVERCLOCKING


dude thats a really sweet system. your backup machine is better than any machine i have.
but do you really want to give someone a Compaq? wouldn't you really rather beat someone over the head? it will save them some trouble. jkjk
Seriously though. you have blue lights in the power supply and green fans. whats the paint scheme going to look like?

They PSU is just temp. I will replace it with another 650 W Antec like my other case has. Or a modular one. Still undecided. I want the case to be black. Side window will be clear green. 2 Green cold cathodes in it along with a few fans. I think I want the tubes to be lit. Not as much as the green but so that you can tell that they deff are lit.

Here is what the side will look like without the panel.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/Side2.jpg
The inside will also be black. I just made it gray so you could see the inside better. I like having the CDROM and the drive bays being that crazy green and the rest being black. Pretty much for accent. The rail will be black. Oh and the peices that mount the fans on the back (not in picture) will be painted green. I put a post up Here (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12976)
about what kind of paint to use on plastic and metal so we'll see what ppl say.

Now the front.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/Front3.jpg
Ill fix it up a bit more later but you can see that the bottom one (Green) is clear. I think if I just put like 4 LED's around the other ones (Inside the tube) and have them closed. It will look better because it wont be a mix of the green from inside and the red/yellow in the tube. Wacha think?



duuuuuude. lovingggg that dual monitor setup. remember to turn the fan speed up on that 8800gt! they run realllyyy hot. i have the xfx 8800gt xxx edition (670/950) and it runs reallllyy hot. id say kick up the fan speed to 50% ish or something. SWEET setup though dude! and LOVING the mod idea!

Thanks for the info!! I put my fan up to 60%. Gave me a few degrees less. What are you using to set your clocks and fan speeds?


So I did a bit of overclocking tonight... Here are the results...


CPU:
Start: 2.66 GHz
1066 MHz FSB
37 degrees Celsius

OC'd: 2.90 GHz
1160 MHz FSB
37 degrees Celsius

GPU:
Start: 650 MHz Core
950 MHz Memory
SPP PCI-E 2500 MHz
MCP PCI-E 2500 MHz
40 degrees Celsius

OC'd: 650 MHz Core
950 MHz Memory
SPP PCI-E 2625 MHz
MCP PCI-E 2825 MHz
41 degrees Celsius
I upped the fan from 29% to 60%. Still running fine.


RAM:
Start: 800 MHz

OC'd: 870 Mhz


Now this was nothing big. I just upped it enough to effect performance, but not temps too much. Also all of the temps are at system idle. I also ran the System Stability test to make sure all of my settings would be fine during a game. All changed and monitored using the NVIDIA nTune Application.

Thanks for the comments guys. It keeps me going!

-Fuga

[BigJohnson]

That'll be a nice setup. If you are thinking about painting the metal inner cage I would go with automotive paint. They have some really nice greens to choose from. Although so do airbrush style paint companies.

[Fuganater]

There is a local hobby shop near my house. I'm gonna try to stop by hopefully this week or the week after cuz I'll be away for a few days. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - LED's

Spawn I hope you read this....

Here is what I'm thinking of doing with the Red and Yellow lights
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/LEDs.jpg

If I get a fairly deep red plexi and put LED's in the sides of it. (4 to be exact) That will give me a decent glow from them. Not as bright as I want the green to be. But good enough to notice it.

Also I'm really trying to integrate the door into the design. Idk how but I'm sure I'll figure something out.

Also I'm thinking of trying out a new piece of hardware. Wireless Start Remote (http://www.xoxide.com/logisys-multifunction-panel-black.html) This way I won't have to open the front panel to power the system on. Its a though and its not too expensive either for just trying it out.

Suggestions please!!

-Fuga

[BigJohnson]

You could always solder on a remote switch somewhere. It would be cheaper than a remote start. You just relocate the power and reset switches to somewhere that better suits you. Or you could spring load one of the plexi pieces and have the green light be the on switch.

[Spawn-Inc]

not sure what your asking me but looks good to me, i would frost the LED's and maybe even get a sheet of clear/red Plexi and frost that as well for a nice glow look to it.

nice hardware btw, haven't looked at this for a bit, good to see its coming along! +rep.

[Fuganater]

not sure what your asking me but looks good to me, i would frost the LED's and maybe even get a sheet of clear/red Plexi and frost that as well for a nice glow look to it.

nice hardware btw, haven't looked at this for a bit, good to see its coming along! +rep.

frost?

[Spawn-Inc]

ya. get some 500 or so grit sand paper and sand the led, it will make the whole led glow rather than have a focused beam of light.

http://www.gotwind.org/images/frosted_LED.jpg

[Fuganater]

ohhhh ok. Should I use colored LED's with the colored plexi? or clear LED's?

[Spawn-Inc]

ohhhh ok. Should I use colored LED's with the colored plexi? or clear LED's?

hmm, i think the colour plexi will give a better look but if you can't get it then clear will do. as for clear leds with colour plexi i'm not sure which is better, if you have any coloured plexi try a clear led behind it and a colour (same colour) behind it as well.

[Fuganater]

Would this work?

http://vincent.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ComputingSolutions/0,,30_288_13265_13295%5E13330,00.html

I've never really done wiring myself... And do I need 1 resistor per circuit of 4 LED's? or just one?


hmm, i think the colour plexi will give a better look but if you can't get it then clear will do. as for clear leds with colour plexi i'm not sure which is better, if you have any coloured plexi try a clear led behind it and a colour (same colour) behind it as well.


I have neither :( Thats why I'm asking.

[Spawn-Inc]

ahh, i thought i saw you post that you got some of the free led's from lsdiodes closing.

when i was (still am) working on my case psu window mod i put 5 led's in parralellel so i used a resistor for every led.

i think i would go either colour plexi with white led's or clear plexi with coloured led's. and of those i would try for the coloured plexi for a more even glow.

[Fuganater]

ahh, i thought i saw you post that you got some of the free led's from lsdiodes closing.

when i was (still am) working on my case psu window mod i put 5 led's in parralellel so i used a resistor for every led.

i think i would go either colour plexi with white led's or clear plexi with coloured led's. and of those i would try for the coloured plexi for a more even glow.

Free LED's???? Well it wasn't me but I wish I knew about it. I'm gonna ask my dad about the wiring tonight.

[Spawn-Inc]

Free LED's???? Well it wasn't me but I wish I knew about it. I'm gonna ask my dad about the wiring tonight.

lsdiodes gave some away as they closed so a bunch of people got 10 free Led's.

as for the wiring i did mine like this for the psu mod.

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7725/ledxe2.jpg

[Fuganater]

And that goes right into a molex connector?

[Spawn-Inc]

yup, on the 5volt line (red wire) use this resistor calculator (http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz) to find out what resistance you need the source voltage (5v), diode forward voltage, diode forward current (mA).

just to be clear you only need to use 1 side, not both.

[Quakken]

I like the idea of the stop-light mod. Heck, I love the idea. Completely original.

If you can pull it off, I would like to see how it turns out.

Currently, I think that a few zip ties and a round IDE cable would really help your current case out. Then again, I can't talk because the only cable management I've ever done is the ones coming out the back of my case (and up through the desk.)

[Fuganater]

I like the idea of the stop-light mod. Heck, I love the idea. Completely original.

If you can pull it off, I would like to see how it turns out.

Currently, I think that a few zip ties and a round IDE cable would really help your current case out. Then again, I can't talk because the only cable management I've ever done is the ones coming out the back of my case (and up through the desk.)

Thanks :D. Although I am rethinking my origional idea about painting the case Black. Maybe the Stop Light Yellow would be a good alternative if i wanted to go for the real look. Hell maybe I'll even hang it if I do that LOL.

Ok Spawn... I'm gonna order some stuff in the next few weeks and try it out. Keep an eye on me :P

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

yup, on the 5volt line (red wire) use this resistor calculator (http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz) to find out what resistance you need the source voltage (5v), diode forward voltage, diode forward current (mA).

just to be clear you only need to use 1 side, not both.

So I dont need to ground them?

[Spawn-Inc]

So I dont need to ground them?

yes you need a ground, i meant the picture i did in paint at the top i put 5v and ground twice i just wanted to be clear that you only need to power one side not both. i'm sure you knew that i just wanted to make sure.

[jdbnsn]

I added your header, sorry it took so long.

[Fuganater]

really?

[jdbnsn]

really?

??? yes, really

[Fuganater]

AHHH ok now i see it. Looks sick dude :D thanks!

[BigJohnson]

So there's action on this thread but nothing happening.
ME<----Disappointed.

[Fuganater]

So there's action on this thread but nothing happening.
ME<----Disappointed.

sorry :(. Its now at its first LAN party with all of my friends. They envy it already :D. Hopefully on my spring break next week ill be able to paint it.

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

Mini update.

I am RMAing my 2nd EVGA 8800GT. 2 Faulties in a row??? how disappointing. If this one is bad I'll be super mad, but what are the odds?

Break is coming up soon and I will start painting I think. Its about time I do some work but taking 28 credits and working keeps me busy :(. Also I've still been thinking on how I wanna make the front. Gonna have to enlist my dad to help with that.

Till then,
-Fuga

[Eclecticos]

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7725/ledxe2.jpg

Looks similar to what I did for the glass ring on my mod.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9578/ledsiw5.jpg

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - CABLING

Well now that I'm on break I can FINALLY work on my mod. Thanks to CerealKlr for helping me find the sleeving I needed, I bought it and started to sleeve all the cables in my case.

(Side note: My camera died so I have to use my sisters old one... not the best quality but you get the gist.)

Here is a picture of the table I got for my room. Helps a lot to do everything on a table :D.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0003.jpg

Here's a shot of the stuff I got.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0004.jpg

My dad had a pin puller tool so i didn't have to buy one :D but if you don't have one i recommend getting one.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0008.jpg

Case fits on the table just fine!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0001.jpg

A shot of the messy messy inside before I start sleeving.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0005.jpg

Cables
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0006.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0012.jpg

Here is a finished one.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0011.jpg

I'm not great at melting the ends without burning it :( but oh well, its covered by the shrink tubing anyways.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0010.jpg

And here are some pics of the cables once the shrink tubing is shrunk. (sounds funny lol) and yes I did the cables to my Cathode lights and to the switch.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0016.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0018.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0017.jpg

This 8pin is gonna be hard.... My dad said he has some 1/2" shrink tubing at work that should be able to go over it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0015.jpg

Same with the 4pin aux power cable. Got the sleeving on it but need the shrink tubing.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0019.jpg


So I decided to do ALL the cables in the case with this. Would that look good? Here are some shots of the cables I wanna do.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0020numb.jpg
1- Fan power cable
2- ESATA cable
3- Frontside USB
4- Frontside Firewire

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0021numb.jpg
1-Fan power cable
2-LED HD/Power cable
3-Power Cable
4-Fan power cable

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0022numb.jpg
1- Fan power cable
2- CPU fan power cable

What do you guys think? Should I sleeve them too? Or some? Which? Input keeps me going :D

I'll probably go to the store with my dad tonight or tomorrow night and see about getting paint for the case. So far I can't find a good green that I like. So I'll worry about the black for the case for now.

Once I finish up the cabling tonight I'll post more pics of the inside.

(I think I'm getting this whole modding thing:banana::banana:)

Till then,

-Fuga

[p0Pe]

(I think I'm getting this whole modding thing:banana::banana:)

then you need to get a dremel:D (do you have a dremel lol :D)

sleeving looks nice. sleeving all the cables would look awsome IMO:)

[BigJohnson]

Im with pOPe. Sleeve all of it. That would look awesome. Looking good man. Did you say the sleeving shrunk or were you just talking about the heat shrink tube?

[Fuganater]

Im with pOPe. Sleeve all of it. That would look awesome. Looking good man. Did you say the sleeving shrunk or were you just talking about the heat shrink tube?

I was just talking about heat shrink lol. But thanks for the complement.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - PAINTING

So i bought my paints yesterday and spent all day today painting. And it looks pretty good. Mind you I'm no painter... but for me it was good.

Pics of the empty case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0037.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0038.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0039.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0040.jpg

I took out the side supports so I could paint them green :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0041.jpg

And here's the lid.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0042.jpg

Case after the lid, sides and supports are taken out.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0043.jpg

PCI slot fillers. Gonna be green.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0044.jpg

All the guts after i took the case appart.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0045.jpg


So to paint here's what you need:
Paint
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0046.jpg

Sandpaper
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0047.jpg

And Newspaper
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0048.jpg


All of these parts will be white.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0049.jpg

These will be black.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0050.jpg

Now I couldn't take pics while I was painting cuz it was only me and I had paint on my hands. So here's after I was done.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0051.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0052.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0053.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0054.jpg

Having them side by side looks sooooo cool :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0056.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0057.jpg


Now.... its time to take this mod to the next level with a... PSU MOD!!:banana::banana: Now if you've been watching you'll remember that ugly blue that lit my PSU. So ya I took that out lol.

Outside
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0024.jpg

Top off
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0025.jpg

There is the connector that connects the fan.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0026.jpg

Cables
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0028.jpg

Back pannel
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0030.jpg

LED's after I took them out of the fan. Wasn't to hard to my surprise.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0031.jpg

Have to tape up the back mesh before painting.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0033.jpg

Tape over the power input and switch.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0035.jpg

After I covered the innards.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0034.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0036.jpg

After the paint.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0058.jpg

And here is the test to make sure the computer starts after I messed with the PSU. Ya I was a bit worried lol.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0059.jpg
But its a success and it works :D:banana:


So I kinda miscalculated on the amount of paint I needed.... Here's how much I ended up using. 3 cans to 9 lol
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0055.jpg
Good thing the hobby shop is close.

I'll have some more close up shots once I find the rivet gun. My dad says there is one here but I don't think so. I think its at our other house up north... So I won't get it till like Sunday. I just wanna get it together and look at its beauty lol.

So until then I'll be waiting for some more sleeving to come so I can finish up all the other little cables in the case. And I'll post some more shots once I get it together. Then next moth I'll probably start a bit more on designing the front and how its gonna work.

Till then,

-Fuga

[r3n0]

Wow Great work

Everything is looking real good!!

I have the same graphics card on my regular machine! Its a beast, too bad I only play starcraft and zombie panic source :)

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - ASSEMBLY

Well 1st off I got so pumped about my PSU paint job that I put it together without the fan guard :dead:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0063.jpg
So I slapped it in and now its all good.

My dad felt kinda guilty about not having a rivet gun here so he went out and bought one.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0064.jpg
For $3 at Harbor Freight you cant beat it :D.

Ok... now for the juicy part!!

THE ASSEMBLY!!!

I really love the contrast between the green and black.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0065.jpg

After the 2 supports are riveted on.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0066.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0068.jpg

After I installed the 2 HDD bays.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0069.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0073.jpg

I painted a bunch of screws green for a nice accent on the back of the PC.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0067.jpg
PS. I had to do this 3 times to get enough screws. :dead: Felt like forever for all of them to dry.

I then put some of the spraypaint into a little plastic container for touch up. Also I painted the rivets that I put in on the green supports green. (Another accent idea)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0071.jpg

Finally get to put some hardware in.
Mobo
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0074.jpg

PSU & Video Card
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0075.jpg

CD/DVD-ROM's, HDD, Media card reader and fans. I also tried to manage some of the cables.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0076.jpg

I found this nifty hole in where the 5 1/4" drives go. I've had this case for almost 4 years and never notices it before lol. So I used it for cable management and man it works awesome.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0078.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0077.jpg

Here's a shot of the back after all parts are assembled and the side panel is put on.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0082.jpg

With the screws.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0083.jpg

POWER ON TIME!!!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0079.jpg

Have to do a dark pic! :P
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0080.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0081.jpg

Please let me know what you guys think so far. Input is great. + I get to know who's watching ;)

Now here is the question I need to ask everyone...

Do you guys like the accent I did to the back?
Recap pic
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0071.jpg

If so, do you think I should do all of the rivets in the green? It would deff make the back stand out more.

Oh wait one more!
Do you think I should paint the ESATA and Cathode Switch panels in the back green as well? They are the only silver back there and I don't think it would be too hard to do. And what about the Mobo port panel?
Recap pic. (bottom)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0083.jpg

Let me know. I'd like to do this on Sunday cuz Saturday I have to cut grass all day :(. But at least it will give me some mod money! Which is always a good thing :D

Till then,

-Fuga

[The boy 4rm oz]

Thats a nice green you are using there. Very Nvidia esque.

[BigJohnson]

The black and green look great. And the accent pieces look very nice. But I would take anything thats left silver and change it. The black and green go well together but I knew something about that back panel looked off.

[chaksq]

I say paint the I/O cover and the riser card panels, will definitely complete the look. It's easy to take the back covers off the video card and eSATA card. Just unscrew the the threaded stand offs that the DVI plug screws into, and take the screws out on either side of the eSATA port.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - NEW IDEA

OK.... so I sat down with my dad and showed him the front panel of the case and my drawings in sketchup.

Here is what I showed him.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/front.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/origional.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/origionalangle.jpg
And yes I worked on this drawing like ALL last night.

After closely examining the panel he said it couldn't be done. The reason is because of the way that the door is held on. it not a hinge or anything like that. Its held in with pressure....
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0085.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0084.jpg

Couldn't get a great pic with my sisters camera...

So here is my dads idea:
He suggested that I keep the door the way it is. And put the 3 lights at the bottom. Like this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/Frontangle.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/frontblack.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/black.jpg
(The gray area will be black. Its just gray so you can see the tubes.)

Now I wanna know what ya'll think about it. If anything else... Imma just paint the front the way it is. With the middle being green and the surrounding areas be black.

Here's my idea for the lights:
Make the POWER indicator be the Green light.
Make the HDD indicator be the Yellow light.
Make the Red light be the... something. (suggest please)

Do you think this is too much lights going on at once?

I can add more LED's to the ones that are already there and put them in the plexi to give the lighting effect I want. (The way Spawn showed me)

So lemme know what you guys think so far. If you have another idea for the front please tell me. All help is welcome!

Till then,

-Fuga

[chaksq]

Who's to say you can't install a hinge on the door now, and keep your original idea. I like that idea much better, the new one doesn't really get the point across and think you'd be shortchanging yourself to pare down the idea. It certainly isn't impossible. Personally as a modder I have an issue with the concept of impossible, I rather like doing the "impossible".

[tinker]

Looks good so far!
I vote the first option as well.
And for the third light you could do dvd and cd drive activity.

[Fuganater]

Who's to say you can't install a hinge on the door now, and keep your original idea. I like that idea much better, the new one doesn't really get the point across and think you'd be shortchanging yourself to pare down the idea. It certainly isn't impossible. Personally as a modder I have an issue with the concept of impossible, I rather like doing the "impossible".

There inlies the problem. The hinge is on the side of the PC that has the window... which is the side I have to open to get in the PC. So unless you know of some hinge thing that will work... idk what to do :(

[Fuganater]

Looks good so far!
I vote the first option as well.
And for the third light you could do dvd and cd drive activity.

And how exactly would you go about doing that?

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - MORE PAINTING

Well while I'm waiting for some responses I'll post tonight's work.

I took the advice of people here and my friends and painted the other PCI faces and my I/O plate.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0097.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0098.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0099.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0116.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0118.jpg

Then I painted the plastic rivets on the door. They add a wicked touch to it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0120.jpg

Also i really didn't like having that Red ESATA cable chillin' in there so I sleeved it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0106.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0101.jpg

I sleeved the CPU fan cable too. Looks nice :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0105.jpg

So as of now all cables in my case have been sleeved :D Thanks to all that suggested it. Was well worth it.

People also told me to add some accents to the back. So I did.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0115.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0114.jpg

I got some paint on the powersupply plug so I painted it all around to make it look like it was on purpose.... came out good I think.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0113.jpg


Now the cathode lights at the bottom of my case have this box... that hooks it up to the power. It was blue, now its black:D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0103.jpg

Here is my drying station infront of a little fan lol.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0102.jpg

But to paint it I had to take off the Velcro that held it in the case. So my gram bought me some :D How nice!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0100.jpg

After it was installed.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0104.jpg

After everything was put in the case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0107.jpg

Lights on.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0108.jpg

Night shots 8)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0111.jpg

Door off.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0109.jpg

Door on.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0110.jpg


So the insides are done !!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana: Now I'm just waiting for some input from you guys on what to do about the front. But idk if anyone will respond cuz I think my mod got labeled or something. Cuz I know not to many ppl watch it.... oh well.

Comment if you want.

-Fuga

[Remexx]

Plenty of people are watching, they just don't all comment. Not sure what you could do with the front of that perticular case. I would just paint and maybe add a diffrent power switch or matrix screen.

[The boy 4rm oz]

All the sleeving looks good. Nice paint job.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - ANOTHER IDEA

Well I've been thinking about my new idea and I just couldn't help how it just didn't look right to me. So i started playing with the mod in Sketchup and I think I found the winner.

**The gray will be black. Its just gray so you can see it better**

I decided that it would look ALOT better if I didn't have the tubes out so far. So I make them 2.5" in diameter and 1" long. I think it looks good. What do you think?
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/goodidea.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/goodideaside.jpg

I think this will also make it so you can see the light from them much easier. I'm about like 80% sure this is what I'm going to end up doing. But here is my list of things left to figure out.
*Where to remount the USB/Firewire that was in the front?
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/frontold-circle.jpg

*How to make it so you can't see the light from the fan in the front, and so you cant see the light from the front inside the case? (The lights in the tubes in the front and the fan in the front of the case.)
- I think I can solve this by just putting a piece of plexi that I painted black on both sides at an angle. This way the fan will still get air from the bottom of the case.

*What do with the glaring empty green space on the front of the case?
- I was thinking about putting some kind of decal there. Maybe the name of my mod? But how ever would I do that?

*Thinking of putting in a lighted switch for my power and reset.
- I need to research this because idk what size I need or what kind. Any help on this would be most appreciated.

Lemme know what you guys think.

Till then,

-Fuga

[CerealKlr]

pretty sweet idea fuga! Don't think i've ever seen one like this. :) Are you planning to do any special sequencing on the LEDs in front? Would be kinda neat if they lit according to HDD or CPU or networking usage, etc. :) Anyways, great design! +rep. :)

[Fuganater]

Thanks CerealKlr!

I think this is gonna be the final layout of the lighting:
*Green - This will be the power light.
*Yellow - This will be the HD usage light.
*Red - This will be the CPU usage light?

The only problem is... I have no idea how to wire the one for the CPU. For the Power and HD lights the cables already exist. So just adding some LED's will be easy. If anyone knows how to do this please explain it or link me to it. You get +rep for the help too!

[mofo]

What about a green yellow red acrylic fan grille? then place white leds in a clear plastic fan.
That way the light out the front is the color of the acrylic and the circles are functional (ie they are fans :D)
Also the opposite side of the fan can be coated or grilled with green to match the interior colors of the case
example
green acrylic grill | Fan | red acrylic grill
green acrylic grill | Fan | yellow acrylic grill
green acrylic grill | Fan | green Acrylic grill
the sides of the fans could simply be painted or blocked with a trim to stop white light leakage

I also have an idea for the rest of the front
what about a walk/don't walk setup

also the power indicator used for one of the lights might not be that exciting because well its on all the time except when its off :think:
If there is a way to indicate each hard drives activity, that could be used for something too. that could be cool.

[BigJohnson]

Fuga, that thing new idea looks great. I dont know what to say about your questions yet, Ill have to go back and re-read it and let you know.
+Rep

[gntlkilr]

Johnson is right, that new idea does look better.

I like th idea of a Walk/Don't Walk light. Heh, maybe a HDD indicator. LOL

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - DREMEL TIME!


So I finally started getting messy with the case. And got to finally break my dremel in :D

First off here are some things I picked up in the last few days.

Bondo
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0136.jpg

Spreaders
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0137.jpg

Dremel blades bits.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0139.jpg

Clear pelxi
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0140.jpg
(Gonna be used for the backing to the tubes in the front.)

So it was like... 9pm when I started cutting lol. I was anxious :D.

Heres the wiring for the old buttons and led's in the front.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0141.jpg

My setup outside
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0142.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0143.jpg

Finished product
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0144.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0145.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0146.jpg

Hopefully gonna be able to use this to remount my USB/Firewire ports to the top of the case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0148.jpg

Might be able to use this somewhere... idk
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0147.jpg

Tomorrow I have class till 10pm so I'll probably finish up my final sketchup model. It will show the tubes and lights installed, the new fan installed in the top of the case, and then USB/Firewire ports mounted. (Probably gonna have to make a bracket though for the mounting... we'll see)

Lemme know what you guys think.

Till then,

-Fuga

[Remexx]

Nice dremel work, that front panel would probably make a nice side vent panel on another case.

[BigJohnson]

Always good updates man. Keep 'em coming.

[Talon]

Nice job so far mate. I have a 900 case as well - they are FANTASTIC cases and I was looking for some inspiration as what to do with it. Even a paint job makes it really come to life. BIG FAN - good work mate! Thinking of a mod to do myself, that front panel is quite hard to work with, since I dont want to get rid of it!!

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - FINAL MODEL

So I worked like 5 hours on this model today. Not great but I deff learned a lot doing it. Also I did find a rendering program called IRender which is a Sketchup Plugin. Link (http://wiki.renderplus.com/index.php?title=IRender) Also I have been talking to Dark~3nergy and he told me of a program that is free to use to render. The one he told me is Kerkythea 2008 (http://www.kerkythea.net/joomla/) and I found another called Blender (http://www.blender.org/). Hope they help someone.


Here are the pics that I rendered.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/front-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/front2.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/side.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/top.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/back.jpg

Not great but its a good start for me.

Tonight I'm going to start the measurements for the front plexi and make the markings to drill for the tubes. I also ordered 100 LEDs from www.ledshoppe.com and my 3 colors of transparent pelxi from www.estreetplastics.com. I bought enough of each so I can experiment because I've never done it before. So I'll be able to get some practice in. So might be another update tonight or tomorrow :D

Oh almost forgot!! I will be mounting the extra 80mm fan I have to the top of the case to be a vent. I'll make a pic of my airflow sometime soon. But I do need help... I have NO idea of what kind of fan grill to put on it. And I don't have the resources to make my own. Any suggestions? (Exact grill suggestions would be appreciated)
@Big
Thanks dude. Glad to know your watching :D

@Remexx
Thanks. My first time cutting with it :O
@Talon
LOL you caught me in the middle of doing an update. I will probably never do anything to my Antec 900 case cuz it is way to sexy the way it is. But thanks for watching!

Till then,

-Fuga

[Talon]

Isnt that the front panel to the Antec oh wait....... I meant 1080 not the 900. sigh :( The Antec 1080 is the case I was talking about

[Fuganater]

Green Light is a Chieftec case. My other computer with the Quad/8800 in it is the 900

[Talon]

Maybe its called something different here, but that front panel and the case for that matter is called the Antec 1080 server case - its been at least 4 years since i got that case lol bloody americans, calling things by different names lol

[The boy 4rm oz]

All in all it looks good lol. Yeah I thought the case was an Antec one.

[Frenkie]

Looks promising ! Keep it up !

[Fuganater]

Woo!! Front Page (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/frontpage/?q=node/189) Thanks TCBS!!

[jdbnsn]

Woo!! Front Page (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/frontpage/?q=node/189) Thanks TCBS!!

it was well deserved, you are doing a great job!

[Spawn-Inc]

wow, i haven't seen thing case in a while and its come out really nice. i like that colour of green and the black. +rep and i gotta watch this more often.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - FRONT PANEL

Here is my little sketch of the measurements.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0151.jpg

Measuring up for the cuts.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0152.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0153.jpg

My workshop out side again lol.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0154.jpg
(Man I wish I had a garage....)

After the cuts.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0155.jpg

After it was all done it looks awesome! Left enough room for the epoxy to hold it on nice and tight. Now for more planning.

Here are some items I bought.
3" and 2" PVC Piping.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0160.jpg
I got 2 sizes because I didn't know which one I would need.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0159.jpg

Epoxy
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0156.jpg

More painters tape.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0157.jpg

My marking for where the tubes will sit on the front pelxi.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0158.jpg

My dad is going to take the 2" PVC pipe to work tomorrow and get the guys there to cut it for me on the band saw. The sections are going to be:

3- 1" sections
3- 1 1/2" sections
3- 2" sections

We figured because I have 2' of the PVC, mind as well use it. This way I can see what size looks the best in real life because its way too hard to tell in Sketchup.

Now for the interesting part. I wanted to see what the case would look like if I had a UV light in the case. So I grabbed one of my blacklights off of my wall, dusted it off lol, (haven't used it in like years), and put it by the case. Here are the results.

UV light, Case Lights off
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0164.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0165.jpg

UV Light + Case Lights on
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0167.jpg

No UV Light, Case lights on
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0168.jpg

Which do you guys think looks the best? If I would get a UV cathode kit, it would probably be this one because it has a switch like the green lights do to turn it on and off. UV Cold Cathodes (http://www.crazypc.com/products/8240UV.html) They are the exact same make as my green ones which I am EXTREMELY impressed with. And for the placement... idk. I would probably put one on the top of the case and one at the bottom. What do you think?

And don't forget TCBS! I still need some help finding a sweet fan grill for the top of my case. It has to kinda blend in. If anyone could "make one" I would be more that willing to pay for it and the shipping :D Please post your ideas.


wow, i haven't seen thing case in a while and its come out really nice. i like that colour of green and the black. +rep and i gotta watch this more often.
Great to see you watching again Spawn. You've helped me a lot earlier and now I'm going to be doing the LED's soon so I might need to call upon your services again :D

Now watch for an update Saturday or Sunday. I'll be doing some more measuring, adjusting, calculating and seeing what looks the best. If I can get a hole saw for the plexi I'll even be cutting this weekend.

Till then,

-Fuga

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice work mate. The sleeving looks great.

[blueonblack]

Man, this thing is lookin' good! I love the shade of green you chose, looks excellent with the black, more more more. :yellow_green:
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[Fuganater]

UPDATE - FRONT TUBES AND TOP FAN

Finally got the tool and stuff needed to get the front moving along.

Hole saw set from Harbor Freight :D Can't beat a sale like $9.99 for $2.99!!!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0202.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0203.jpg
Goes from 3/4" to 2 1/2".

Like I said before, my dad took that PVC piping to work and the guys there cut it for me. Into 3: 1" pieces, 3: 1 1/2" pieces, and 3: 2" pieces. 3
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0173.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0174.jpg

So here are the pics that i used to decided on what size I was gonna use.

1"
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0175.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0176.jpg

1 1/2"
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0179.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0178.jpg

2"
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0180.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0181.jpg


In the end I decided on the 2" tubes. They gave the best depth and anymore would make it look funky. So having decided on that I drilled the 3 holes in the piece of plexi that the tubes will be attached to.

Remember I have limited room... so anything becomes my bench lol. In this case its the edge of my front porch and a block of wood.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0193.jpg

All cut and sanded smooth.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0194.jpg

Epoxied to the faceplate.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0195.jpg
I'll have some more pics of it when it finally dries. Takes 7 minutes to set but 24 hours to fully dry.

Now for the top fan. I've never worked on aluminum before so this was a learning experience for me. Here are my measurments plotted out on the top of the case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0183.jpg

I tried to use the 2 1/2" hole saw to try and cut down the cutting, but the plastic and metal bit had little effect on the aluminum :(
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0185.jpg

So we had to do it the hard way... they way I've never done before. Wait what am I saying?? I've never done ANY of this before lol!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0186.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0187.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0188.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0189.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0190.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0191.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0192.jpg

And this is where my dremel skills stop. I'm not that good with it so I did my best. So to cover my lack of cutting a circle skills, I purchased a case grill. I asked for suggestions but got none, so I just got a cheap biohazard one from FrozenCPU. It will cover up the edge so it will be ok.

Here's what it looks like now with the fan in.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0197.jpg

Oh ya.. and I messed up when drilling one of the holes... noob. So I hope the grill will cover that up too.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0198.jpg

I also sleeved the wires for the fan.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0200.jpg

And a top pic before the repaint.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0201.jpg
Ill probably paint the screw green just like I did for the back of the case. Should look ok in the end.

I also ordered a set of 12" UV cathode lights from FrozenCPU that will give me a huge improvement on the inside look of the case. I asked everyone in my class and they all said with the UV and lights. :D

And the last thing I did today was paint the other side of the rear I/O panel.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0196.jpg
I kinda forgot to do that before :neutral:

One thing I am throwing around is redoing the switches for the power and reset. I found some that I like on Performance-PC's website that look good but idk how to do it or if they are the right ones. I'll be watching and searching other mods tomorrow to see if I can find some hints.

Well thats all for today. Got alot of work done :D I can't wait till I get some time, hopefully Tuesday, to mount the tubes to the front. Then after that I'll be putting on bondo.

Till then,

-Fuga

[p0Pe]

i have a case just like that one so i am keeping an eye out here;P nice work
and btw. go for the green light and the uv! that looks wicked awsome!

[b4i7]

on that fan hole...take a file around the inside....to get it all even

[xenosagarox]

Nice pics. but yea, the blowhole is a little uneven. never done a blowhole myself so I can't say much haha

[nuclear_dawn]

Wow thats looks amazing can't wait to see the finished product! + Rep

[Fuganater]

Well the front isn't turning out quite as good as I hoped. Mainly due to my noobish with bondo and my poor painting skills... I'll have a HUGE update tomorrow some time. Ill be filing, fitting, testing, planning, painting and alot more this weekend. Gotta love when you have most of the weekend to yourself :D.... except I have to cut the grass Sat morning...

Till then,

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - FINAL PANTING

Sorry I haven't updated in a few days. I was waiting for things to come in and I was lazy and didn't feel like uploading the pictures to Photobucket :P

First things first.... new stuff!!
My plexi FINALLY came in.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0215.jpg

Green
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0218.jpg

Yellow
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0220.jpg

Red
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0219.jpg

2 12" UV Cold Cathodes. They are Logisys, same as my green ones. (I recommend this brand to everyone.)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0222.jpg

Fan grill for the top of the case.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0223.jpg

More paint.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0229.jpg

Keyboard???:eek:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0224.jpg
(You'll see more of this in the next update.)

Ok now for the work stuff.

I had to epoxy on the tubes. Wasn't too tough of a task.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0206.jpg
Here are my spreaders. I use collar stays lol

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0205.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0204.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0208.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0209.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0210.jpg

Here you can see the excess.... I'll have to shave and sand that off.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0214.jpg

Then I started the bondo on the front. :Note to self, never use this stuff again: This was by far the "hardest" part of my mod. Trying to put the bondo around the tubes was murder. And even harder to try and sand it smooth. Came out... ok...
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0221.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0226.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0227.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0228.jpg
I sanded more after this but forgot to take pics... sorry.

After that was sanded nice and smooth I started painting.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0230.jpg
I did very lite coats so I could try and avoid runs.

All done :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0259.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0260.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0261.jpg

For the door I had to tape off the middle cuz thats gonna get painted green tomorrow. Ya and the taping took a rediculious 30 mins...
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0247.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0248.jpg

Same here. Lite coats. I'll finish it up tomorrow.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0250.jpg

I also found some files in my basement and my dad brought me back some from our house up north. (I have to show you guys this place some day) Here it is, nice and smooth now.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0251.jpg

Next I taped up the case for it to be painted.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0252.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0253.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0254.jpg

All done :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0258.jpg
I just have to hand paint the inside. Pics in the next post.

Then I was thinking. What could make this even cooler? How about a DVD Drive paint job? Ok lets do it!

Here it is before it gets blown apart. (Not literally lol.)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0255.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0256.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0257.jpg

I decided to only paint the face plate of it. Not the drive tray. I think it would look cooler by keeping the try black with a green face plate. I still need to put another coat on it so it will be in tomorrows update.

I also got an extra face plate with my media card reader so I got that out and will be painting it green tomorrow. Not worried about the writing on it. If it don't fit try another slot lol.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0264.jpg

Now for something a bit better looking... the lights :D I tried a few combos with the UV and the Green lights and found the best combo is with the green ones in the back, and the UV in the front.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0245.jpg
Looks good don't you think?

And here is the top fan.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0246.jpg

Well I know its a lot to take in so thanks a lot for looking. Comments and suggestions are great! I'll have another update tomorrow sometime.


Till then,

-Fuga

[The boy 4rm oz]

That's some nice work. I like the look of the front.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - MORE PAINTING

Got some more painting done yesterday. Didn't have much mod time due to the rain Saturday so I had to cut the grass Sunday and I had a hiring event with the Apple Store.

I had an extra faceplate to my Media Card Reader so I painted that green.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0264-1.jpg
Ya... its drying now lol.

Here are some of the things I painted green. Faceplates, fan grill, fan screws, power and the reset buttons.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0262-1.jpg

I have lots more to post when I get home and take the pictures.

Till then,

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - KEYBOARD MOD

I think this will make my mod shine just a bit more. You remember that keyboard I bought? Well after a nice paint job it looks pretty sweet. Here are my steps.

Get a plain black keyboard. (Cheapo Logitech)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0224.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0225.jpg

Open it up.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0234.jpg

Start taking the keys off.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0237.jpg

All off!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0238.jpg

Random shot of the little circuit board inside.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0236.jpg

Now you gotta paint it.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0265.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0266.jpg

And now the hard part.... putting all the keys back on.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0267.jpg

And the final shots :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0268.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0270.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0271.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0272.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Computer%20Mod%20Progress/IMG_0273.jpg

I kept the bottom black for 2 reasons.
1. It was cheaper not to paint it.
2. It looks better half and half.

Hope you like it :D Next mini mod to do... a mouse :D

Till then,

-Fuga

[BerticusPryme]

ok +rep for all the work man. also I have to say I love that green paint man.That is absolutely beautiful.where did you get it?

[Fuganater]

ok +rep for all the work man. also I have to say I love that green paint man.That is absolutely beautiful.where did you get it?

Thanks! A B Charles. Its a local hobby store. You can also find it at Hobby Town USA.
The Black is Black made by Tamiya Color for Plastics.
The Green is Sublime Green by Model Master.

Thanks for looking!

-Fuga

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice work.

[Crazy Buddhist]

Looking good bro :) haven't visited in a while but glad to see it coming along fine.

CB

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - LEDs

I finally got my LEDs from ledshoppe.com.... didn't know they were coming from friggin HONG KONG!! Here is the diagram that I figured to use.

The LEDs have to be in parallel because the voltage coming off the board is only 5V. Not thrilled about that but it is what it is. (I'll have a better drawing posted tomorrow. I'm lazy right now lol)

+ -|>|- -/\/\/\- + R = 56 ohms
5V + -|>|- -/\/\/\- + R = 56 ohms
+ -|>|- -/\/\/\- + R = 56 ohms
+ -|>|- -/\/\/\- + R = 56 ohms

My dad is getting me the resisters from work tomorrow and hopefully Tuesday or Thursday I'll be able to mess with them and see what works. So more later this week.

Till then,

-Fuga

[Fuganater]

Ya that diagram came out bad. Here is a better one:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/resistors.jpg

[The boy 4rm oz]

I should really try working with LEDs one day.

[blueonblack]

Dude, what is the brand and name of that green paint? I love it! :D
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[Cheron]

This is coming along nice keep it up m8.

[Zephik]

Dude, what is the brand and name of that green paint? I love it! :D


Thanks! A B Charles. Its a local hobby store. You can also find it at Hobby Town USA.
The Black is Black made by Tamiya Color for Plastics.
The Green is Sublime Green by Model Master.

Thanks for looking!

-Fuga

:)

[3pcon]

wow i really like this case so far! Great job. cant wait to see it finished

[blueonblack]

:)

Thanks, Zephik. I really did read through the worklog before I asked but somehow I managed to miss it. :redface:
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[Fuganater]

Sorry about no updates guys. I've been really busy with school and working on my girlfriends computer. Mine is at school in a student show. I'll get pics and post them asap.

Keep tuned :up:

Till then,

-Fuga

[Pointy_Stick]

If I read your circuit diagram for the LEDs right, you'll have to change the position of the resistors as the current will have passed through the LED's before reaching the resistors. While your at it, you could also eliminate 3 of the resistors by placing one on the 5 volt line, like this:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/900399/circuit.jpg

This is how I set up the LED's in my Xbox mod, which is the same thing as your doing.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Glad to see you are still thinking about this mod lol.

[Fuganater]

Interesting... Everywhere says to put it on the Negative side. You put it on the Positive side. What is the difference. I have it on the Negative side and they work fine.

[Fuganater]

UPDATE - COMPETITION

I entered my computer in a Student Show here at school. I didn't think I had a chance against all of the artwork and pictures. But, hey, Geeks FTW!! I won :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Here is a slide show that my buddy took. Its got alot of pics. I didn't feel like sorting them.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/th_DSC04395.jpg (http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/?action=view&current=5698c9f2.pbw)
Click to see the show :D

It was deff worth the $100 prize! Needed that gas money. W

When I get it back I'll probably do a bit more touch up. Besides that... its almost done :D

Till then,

-Fuga

[The boy 4rm oz]

Congratz on the win mate, great work.

[blueonblack]

Just got around to checking on this log, dude I LOVE the slideshow! Outstanding work! +rep
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