Reflection

[SWds03]

Reflection:

I do not mean by this that the case will have a bunch of mirrors, although some mirrors will most likely be used. What I mean is that this case will be built to reflect me.

I started with the idea that I wanted to update some of the hardware in my computer. I am not going for the fastest and most up to date system. I just want something with a little more kick. I decided to go with a Pentium D processor because I could get it fairly cheap. It is running at 3.0 Ghz. I know it's not exactly the best CPU of the time, but hey... For the motherboard, I am going with an Intel G965. My graphics card will be a single 8500GT 512 MB. For starters, I am only putting in a single 2 GB stick of RAM.

I already own my PSU which is an ULTRA 550W X2-Connect Power Supply - Titanium w/ Blue UV. This will handle it right?

I haven't decided what I am going to do as far as my hard drive goes...

I also have a DVD +/- RW drive that will be used.

So, since the case is about me, I should probably tell you guys a little about me...

I play paintball, like the colors blue, green, and black, I am a DJ, I work at White Castle, I am a HUGE Sony fan! I love Sony..., and (like everyone else on here) LOVE MOUNTAIN DEW!

So I took a few hours yesterday and made a preliminary model of my new case. I took some pictures and will post them below... First I must use PhotoShop for a few minutes so that I can point out some things on the pictures. (It would help if I had PhotoShop installed. I forgot I wiped out my laptop... I guess I will use Paint! *Sarcastic Smile*)


http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4078/pre12mj1.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2852/pre2yh1.jpg
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8527/pre3hy9.jpg

Notice that the color splats on the pictures are for a basic color reference.

I don't know how long this mod will take me, but construction should start soon. I would just like to get a few more details put together for it.

Suggestions and comments are very welcome! I know I'm not great with cardboard... But constructive critisism definately desired!8)

[SWds03]

Sorry about the hard to read text in the top picture... In case you can't read it, it says: "Will be clear plastic with green liquid inside for cooling system. Will also have Mountain Dew printed on the front."

**EDIT** There is no text on the top picture any more. This text was in referance to the green cylinders in the new pic.

[SWds03]

Here is a little update for you guys... I have ONE idea so far for the left side.

The idea is that I could try my hand at etching, and etch this into a tinted piece of acrylic and put green light behind it. I would like to have more than just this on the side, or maybe not even this at all...

What do you guys think?

I also really like the biohazard sign, so I think I may try to morph the biohazard sign into the MD logo... That sounds cool... Off to work I go... :-)

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4521/mountaindew1zp5.jpg

[SWds03]

I found this biohazard sign and I really like it...

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2265/biohazard2ed2.jpg

Now the question is do I use the Mountain Dew logo, the biohazard logo, or both...

I could still try and work on getting the biohazard sign morphed into the MD logo, but that will be when I get around to installing PhotoShop if I do...

[xRyokenx]

Nice mockup dude. I'd use both of those logos, crack a joke with 'em. Like saying MD is a biohazard or something, lol. If you don't use it for that you could always put it somewhere else on the case.

[SWds03]

Thanks.

I would really like to use both logos... hmmm... You really opened up a few ideas for me with that... Thanks a bunch Ryoken!

[xRyokenx]

No problem dude. Good luck with the mod. I'll chime in if I have any advice for ya.

[SWds03]

I think I am now going to go with a GeForce 7800GT 256MB graphics card. The only reason is that if I am going to have liquid resevoirs, I should probably utilize them and actually liquid cool my machine... The only problem is that I can't find a block for the other card. I am a complete noob to liquid cooling, so custom making one is definately out!

I want to keep the liquid cooling and computer hardware to a minimum.

Someone who knows liquid cooling... Please take a look at the following links and let me know if you think this will work. Also, please let me know if there is anything that I am forgetting. THANKS!

Computer Hardware:
Intel G965 Express ATX[/URL] - Pending Purchase
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813121053R

Pentium D 925 Dual Core 3.0 Ghz - Pending Delivery
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=160176696628&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

G.Skill 2GB DDR2 RAM (PC2 6400) - Pending Purchase
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231111

EVGA GeForce 7800GT 256MB - Pending Purchase
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130035

ULTRA 550W X2-Connect Power Supply - Currently In Use
Standard 80 GB Hard Drive - Currently In Use
Standard DVD +/- RW Burner - Currently In Use

Liquid Cooling Idea:
Thermaltake P500 Pump
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6334/ex-pmp-56/Thermaltake_P500_12V_Pump_CL-W0132.html?tl=g30c107s154

Danger Den MC-TDX Processor Block
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6561/ex-blc-366/Danger_Den_MC-TDX_for_Intel_775_for_MultiCore_CPU.html?tl=g30c85 s140#blank

Thermaltake TMG ND3 Graphics Block
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5707/ex-blc-357/Thermaltake_TMG_ND3_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_System_-_nVidia_6800_7800_7900_CL-W0119.html

Danger Den MPC - Universal Chipset Block
http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=297&cat=46&page=1

Again, I would really appreciate someone taking the time to look at that for me! Thanks!!

[cured]

Lmao, nice model :P

[SWds03]

He is a little update... I got my motherboard, processor, and RAM in and needed to test them. While I had them out, I decided that now would be a good tome to make a mock up of the inside.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4741/prein1ba6.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6683/prein2pp0.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2914/prein3wh7.jpg

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2629/prein4ro9.jpg

The 120mm fan will extrude from the bottom of the case and the case will be lifted from the ground on pegs or wheels...

Also, I have tried my hand @ etching on a scrap piece of Lexan, and I think I may have an idea, but I am not sure... Pictures of my practice work will be up on my next update. I am just about to the point where I CAN order my materials!!! I'm excited!

[Spawn-Inc]

I think I am now going to go with a GeForce 7800GT 256MB graphics card. The only reason is that if I am going to have liquid resevoirs, I should probably utilize them and actually liquid cool my machine... The only problem is that I can't find a block for the other card. I am a complete noob to liquid cooling, so custom making one is definately out!

I want to keep the liquid cooling and computer hardware to a minimum.

Someone who knows liquid cooling... Please take a look at the following links and let me know if you think this will work. Also, please let me know if there is anything that I am forgetting. THANKS!

Computer Hardware:
Intel G965 Express ATX[/URL] - Pending Purchase
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813121053R

Pentium D 925 Dual Core 3.0 Ghz - Pending Delivery
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=160176696628&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI

G.Skill 2GB DDR2 RAM (PC2 6400) - Pending Purchase
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820231111

EVGA GeForce 7800GT 256MB - Pending Purchase
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130035

ULTRA 550W X2-Connect Power Supply - Currently In Use
Standard 80 GB Hard Drive - Currently In Use
Standard DVD +/- RW Burner - Currently In Use

Liquid Cooling Idea:
Thermaltake P500 Pump
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6334/ex-pmp-56/Thermaltake_P500_12V_Pump_CL-W0132.html?tl=g30c107s154

Danger Den MC-TDX Processor Block
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6561/ex-blc-366/Danger_Den_MC-TDX_for_Intel_775_for_MultiCore_CPU.html?tl=g30c85 s140#blank

Thermaltake TMG ND3 Graphics Block
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5707/ex-blc-357/Thermaltake_TMG_ND3_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_System_-_nVidia_6800_7800_7900_CL-W0119.html

Danger Den MPC - Universal Chipset Block
http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=297&cat=46&page=1

Again, I would really appreciate someone taking the time to look at that for me! Thanks!!

i'm not sure what " Recertified" means but i would take a 8600GT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130091) over the 7800, it's also a bit cheaper.

on to the water cooling part, you picked out some pretty weak/junky parts IMO and would change for them for these

while kits are for the most part POS swiftech makes good ones as it bundles its good parts as a kit.

i would buy this kit
http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-Apex-Ultra-H20-220-With-Apogee-GT-pr-3198.html

and add this water block and chip set to th kit, which can handle it.

http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCW60-R-VGA-cooler-pr-3777.html
^ is a gpu block, it will fit the 7800 if you go with it but i'm not sure if it fits the 8600gt, i will tell you in march when i get it :) i sent a email asking swftech, i will tell you the answer.


and here is a chipset block that should work
http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCW30-Chipset-cooler-pr-3251.html


if you don't like the price then i would go high end air.


i think i covered everything, hope it helps!