Project: Computer Exhaustion

[Allanon1965]

This is my first attempt at creating a case oout of something not intended as such, here is the link for pics,

http://www.allanonmisty.zoomshare.com/1.shtml/Computer%20Modifications

I will be posting more pics as I get more finished, it is a fully functional computer right now, its a skt 754 64bit 2800+ sempron with an Asrock K8NF4G-SATA2 motherboard, onboard Nvidia6100 video, onboard sound, lan, usb...onboard everything as space is at a premium, in fact I had to remove the power supply case and mount the guts in the case so everything would fit:) it also has a 16X benq dvd dual layer burner. The final touch will be having the inside painted chrome yellow and the outside painted a dark metallic purple by a local body shop we do work for from time to time. I already have my next project in mind, a computer inside of a truck battery:)

http://www.allanonmisty.zoomshare.com/album/Computer%20Modifications/images/3f64361343dda54366a3a46afa888b14_11318562130/image.jpg

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[crenn]

Hm..... all I can really say is CABLES GALORE.

Cool Idea though...... although you don't want to be using that in a car again ;)

[Allanon1965]

yes, but the ribbon cables are being replaced with UV yellow round ones and uv lights installed then i will make the clear top cover out of plexiglass:)

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[Allanon1965]

well plexiglass is out of the question, too damn hard to make it conform to the shape, going to go with extruded aluminum....kinda like mesh....painted the same as the exterior of the case...

[Crimson Sky]

Hey I like it--"Found object modding" is a LOT of fun--and really challenging--good job! :D

[Allanon1965]

thanks!

[DeathCrush]

haha, very ingenious idea. makes me think of what i should do with the piece of crap exhaust on my Jeep right now... :D

[Allanon1965]

Well fellas, the plexiglass idea is a no go, that stuff is not easy to get conformed to a curve! I have instead decided to use 1/4 inch mesh, and I also redesigned the mobo tray after the first didnt work out so well....I will post more pics as soon as i get a different image host...image shack is not very user friendly:( but its off to paint this friday! Thanks for the feedback!

[Allanon1965]

well guys, its finally off to paint, should be done mid week and I will have pics posted soon after!

[Allanon1965]

waiting on a call from the body shop! I set up a new website with the pics that is far better than the first one, now they are easier to look at.

[slavik]

the looks are 'meh' but the idea and the skill ... I'd say Paul should watch his back ;)

[Allanon1965]

Well the muffler is back from paint, the top grill cover is not done yet, be getting that monday, but it is together and I am typing this reply on it right now! It looks fantastic! yellow inside and metallic purple outside, except the camera flash makes it appear blue....but it is purple! I have uploaded new pics! have a look!
Allanon

[crenn]

Why are you sitting on it? lol, yes it does rather look blue, although even if it did look blue it would still look good. It's a shame about the plexi but you just can't have it all can you. Good work so far, can't wait to see this completed.

[Allanon1965]

Thanks for the positive remarks crenn! will post more pics monday after the grills are done!

[Allanon1965]

well the grills finally are done, however I have decided to change my design a little bit and go for a red glow from the interior, for this I am putting in 2 brilliant red led 80mm fans, changing the yellow cables to UV red ones, and attempting to cover the wires in sleeving, red of course! will post pics as soon as its done....

[Allanon1965]

Well its finally done! I set up a new website here is a link to it, you will have to look on the photo pages.....page 4 has the finished project, what do you think? I have entered it in NewEgg.coms case mod contest, hope it places in the top 3! http://www.freewebs.com/mistyblu/index.htm Allanon

[crenn]

I think it's red Hot!!!!

[Allanon1965]

Thanks!

[Allanon1965]

well its entered in the contest at newegg, but I have a lot of tough competition http://promotions.newegg.com/casemod/Contestants1.htm check it out!

[Allanon1965]

well the new year has had much disappointment for me, not only did the muffler not win, it didnt even place! I really thought it would at least place in the top 3 but i can honestly say that the ones that did were not as good as the other entrants....not saying mine should have been there, but there were about 4 others that i would have placed before mine and none of them got anything either, oh well....I am looking for other contests to enter but have found none! why is that?

[DangerRanger]

Wish I would have caught this earlier.You could have used Lexan instead of Plexiglass.Its more pliable,tougher and less yellowing resistant than plexiglass,and heat doesnt distort it too bad.We run it as winshields,back glasses etc. For our racecars.Kinda expensive ,but if you know of some glass shop or body they may have some pieces laying around.Maybe you can still make your clear cover.Looks cool.