TBCS New Members Introductory Thread [Archive] - Page 2

AntraxLife

05-12-2009, 02:59 PM

Hi my name is Bart,
I live in the netherlands and im 15 years old :) *turning into 16 in about 2 months*making programming and of course gaming has been in my family for a very long time and only once somebody has done case modding... wich kinda turned out weird...:P
and now i will try again! :D
I am planning to turn my very boring case *i suspect it being an Asus kind* into an very cool Anthrax Biohazard Case!
first time project so any advice wil be welcome :)
ill make pics and that kinda stuff soon when i start modding :P

Cya soon
AntraxLife
Bart Jeninga

fsam999

05-12-2009, 05:02 PM

[Hi to All the guys [&Gals] in here. Just a newbee to the airbrushing and getting a setup together. bought some acrylic enamel waterbased paint for a bit of practice at the airbrushing on Ebay only to find Homebase do the EXACT same stuff for less and no postage to pay. I plan to do most of MY work on my RC model planes that I build & fly but will be trying my hand at the M/cycle helmet and ,if good enough my son-in-law has a bike I can have a go at too.

Oneslowz28

05-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Welcome to all of the new members.

SgtM

05-12-2009, 10:08 PM

Welcome fsam999. Check out Auto Air paints. www.tcpglobal.com

pcpimper1989

05-12-2009, 11:41 PM

hi everyone, My name is John, I am 20 years old, and I am from the USA. I joined TBCS because I am getting ready to build my first custom desktop computer and I am hoping to get a lot fo really good ideas from this forum and also this site is AWESOME!!! :up:

OvRiDe

05-12-2009, 11:46 PM

Welcome.. looking forward to seeing what you come up with. You should have plenty of experience and inspiration to draw on!

TheGreatSatan

05-13-2009, 04:11 PM

Damn we get a lot of new joins!

briackman

05-13-2009, 05:51 PM

hey everyone,
i'm briackman and i'm on the quest to build a supercomputer

i just wanted to say hello to everyone here

i have no experience at case modding or computer building but i can learn real fast

i want to do case modding and computer building as a pasttime (pardon my spelling)

thank you...

Eclecticos

05-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Hello, and Welcome to the TBCS Forum. Enjoy your stay.

PHOENIX_TDB

05-17-2009, 12:57 AM

Hey everybody,

My name is Travis. I've been modding for about 10 years. Built a Lego case when I was 12!! Not much in the last 3 years though. I just started a new project with my Thermaltake Armor+ 600LBWS case.

I have to say though I am pretty inspired by some of the mods posted on TBCS. Pretty awesome guys. Keep it up

spuddly2003

05-18-2009, 11:28 AM

Hi, all!
My name is Kevin...and I am from Victoria, Australia. I have been modding for a number of years now...and am a member of several other modding sites...but I thought I would try you guys out for a new (old...but "backbenched" for quite a while!) project I am working on. It will primarily consist of an Intel Server Board SDS2 (still like mucking around with PIII stuff...albeit I also have several P4's) and 2 clear-blue Flexiglow plexi cases that have been joined to make 1 larger server case...
More to come...in my build thread!
Looking forward to comments/opinoins/communications from other members...so feel free to post on my thread...or PM me...
Cheers!:alien:

shellshock

05-19-2009, 09:39 AM

Hey everyone. I'm a gamer that started to build computers for friends. Then started to get offered money to build them. Pretty cool. Could always use some extra money.
I started to get bored with just building and started to mod. I recently decided to start a small company to try to add to the gamers experience by supplying unique cases for people that couldn't do it themselves. Most of my work is painting theme cases. I stock a few cases but really like to build specific cases for the individual customer's interest (Kinda the American Chopper of Computers).
I'm looking forward to looking at some more of everyone's projects.

SLATER87

05-21-2009, 08:06 PM

Hello all, look forward to my stay here at the best case scenario...

My main reason for joining is for modding an xbox 360 that was given to me for free. I would like to do many things, case wise and cooling wise.

This xbox will be one of the first things ive modded hardware wise, i have done countless jailbreaks on ipod touches and put custom firmware on a few psp's. I also have a ps3 with a 250 gig hd and running linux.

Anxious to learn here on the forums and put my 2 cents in where i can

-Slater

jdbnsn

05-22-2009, 12:11 AM

Welcome to TBCS folks!

altec

05-25-2009, 09:18 AM

"Hello altec it appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks, why not take a few moments to ask a question, help provide a solution or just engage in a conversation with another member in any one of our forums?"

You ain't kidding! It says my last login was: 03-08-2006 at 02:48 AM. Wow!

Last time I was here I had little interest in a intellectual conversation, let alone good grammar, or anything past a one liner!

ANYWAY! I was looking on another site I frequent these days, and I remembered the Doom 3 case mod, and I thought to my self "What was the name of that site?." Didn't take long to remember, and I decided to see if my login still works.

This should be pretty good for me! I'm getting back into modding after having my power supply die in a very strange way. It was fun trouble shooting it! Just glad it didn't take my HDD's, and Motherboard with it like the last time that happened! :blivnk: That wasn't fun!

As a proper introduction. Name is Russell, most call me Spiny. Most of my tinkering these days is with machining. Mostly paintball markers. Gonna scrape some cash together for a new case for my computer, and work on a new case mod. Something simple, classy! My (Now) old computer is still holdin' strong for me!

AMD Athlon64 3200+
ATI X850 256Mb
ASUS A8V Deluxe (Used to be a Gigabyte board...)
Seagate 10Gb IDE (OS Drive)
Seagate 300Gb SATA-3 (Storage) (Used to be a Maxtor 250GB SATA)
Unmarked DVD-RW
1Gb Memory (Random sticks... Gotta change that)
Ubuntu 8.10

LostSoul

05-25-2009, 01:53 PM

Hello all,

I have been building computers for many years nuttin fancy just for friends and family. I have been wanting to mod for a year or so. But due medical problems with my daughter the finances was not there. Now my daughter is better and money is getting better I hope to start gathering materials and hardware for my mod. I have been reading these forms for awhile and love the information that can be obtained here. I look forward to being apart of this community.

Mod it till your fingers bleed :D

LostSoul

WhiteFlash

05-25-2009, 07:58 PM

Hello!

Im a guy from Norway who has been modding for about 15 years. never documented much of it, but it all started with a Chieftec Dragon fulltower, and has evolved alot. ive buildt PC's out of anything. Now i've cooled down and gone the sensible way and got a simple case and kept it clean.

Ive been around here for a few years but never registered, dont know why actually.

My name is Marius, i have a fiancee and we're getting a baby son in september(cant wai!). Im a auto-painter by trade, but im lookig for something else right now. Im mostly into cars, and use all my spare time on my 1985 Honda CRX that im using for autoX.

anyways, im a nice guy with crazy things floating up my head :D

billygoat333

05-29-2009, 08:33 AM

nice to meet you all :)

gallinazo

06-04-2009, 01:49 AM

Hi guys!
New kid around here:D
After lots of troubles to join the forum I finally managed to activate an account, anyway....

This is my lil' story:
I've been lurking many sites with the purpose of building a new rig. My old and loyal PC, is pretty much on it's last legs, so...after holding myself for many months, Im getting ready to build a new PC.
Problem is, I live in Mexico city, and quite honestly, the hardware scene here is utter crap :no:
We doesn't get the new/top hardware, the "last" top hardaware tends to be from a prior generation and at high prices; example: when the radeons 2900 series were being reviewed in many sites had a couple weeks of being out in e -tailers and the like, etc...here the "top" card was the 1900 series, and worst, when the 2900 were selling for no more than $400 here the 1900 was selling at $ 9850 PESOS!!!! to give you an idea back then that would ammount to 740 dollars!!! WTF!!! :dead: :? :mad:
And even when Newegg,Mwave and the likes had some nice offers....THEY DO NOT SELL TO MEXICO, so NAFTA, closeness etc etc were useless for me, damn it :no:
Anyway, gladly enough, I contacted a guy that can get stuff from the US at reasonable prices. So Im moving towards the goal finally.
Now, I do want to ask to you, the expert modders, from some advice-comments-suggestions; so thats why i kept on trying to log in here.
Im sure many if not most of my questions may seem ignorant on the themes I'll be touching (aka watercooling and some moding works requested) hope you dont mind'em, Im really a newbie on such uncommon stuff as modding so, with that said, I'll start posting, hopefully in the right sub forums, if it isn't the case, my apologies:blivnk:

So here we go................:banana:

Heki

06-04-2009, 10:28 AM

Hello @ all :D

My name is Davide (generally Heki on the Net), I'm from Italy.
Hoping to enjoy yours eyes with a couple of project that I have in my mind :twisted:

kimoo133

06-06-2009, 09:14 PM

Hi everybody,
i discovered this forum suddenly, it's look like very cool and very interesting, i want encourage enveryone for the different projects they done or they're doing, very good job guys !!!

Oneslowz28

06-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Welcome to all the new members.

SPARTAN1630

06-09-2009, 06:06 PM

hello everyone, im a rookie modder, but i hope to become very good at it. my goal is to become a PC builder/repairer i learned how to build my first rig ( the one i own now ) purely for watching youtube videos for three weeks. it was pure luck that i was able to build it but i did, and im very proud of it. dont know much else to say, other than that id love to be able to learn more, i know a lot before going into college for this type of work, i can build systems and i know how to do modern stuff, ie watercooling ect...though i feel theres much more i can learn. thats why i came here ^_^ im happy to learn from you

TheGreatSatan

06-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Welcome aboard!! Post some pics

osobobo274

06-09-2009, 10:52 PM

hi this is my first post, so here I am..............

TWKR

06-19-2009, 09:22 AM

hi every1
this is my first post here
I wanna learna lot about PC and also share ma knowing

blueonblack

06-21-2009, 04:39 AM

Welcome to TBCS, all the new converts, glad to have you. :)

Atheistmunk

06-21-2009, 07:04 AM

hello everyone

Eclecticos

06-21-2009, 07:15 AM

Hello and Welcome.

Liquid_Scope_99

06-21-2009, 02:57 PM

Welcome all pull up a chair

rmcubal

06-22-2009, 05:27 AM

Hello to everyone.
I am new and highly appreciate if someone can help me.

Given 2 materials of sheet metals have the same properties except for the tensile strength, would it be possible for the one with higher tensile value break easier than the one with lower tensile values?
Elongation and hardness are almost the same.

A technically sound response is highly appreciated.

thanks,
Romie

Oneslowz28

06-22-2009, 05:46 AM

Welcome to all the new members!

Oneslowz28

06-22-2009, 05:48 AM

Kayin

06-22-2009, 10:13 AM

Hi all, longtime reader, finally registered.

Will spend a few hours porting over my current worklog, Mithril, as well as adding my upcoming project, The Dead Marshes.

If it's not nailed down (and sometimes even if it is) I'll mod it. I also have been building PCs for 10 years, have a background in such diverse areas as auto body and music instrument repair, and have been watercooling since crossdrilled Slot A blocks and '77 Bonneville heater cores.

If you guys will forgive me for having to do it, I can also post the Twilight mod I'm doing for my wife. *shudder*...

Honestly though, I'll as I said, mod anything I can.

Oneslowz28

06-22-2009, 10:22 AM

Welcome to TBCS . Can not wait to see your work!

ChaosJedi

06-23-2009, 05:40 AM

Where to begin...I'm 18, am hoping to do a Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Studies (BCMS) at University next year. Funnily enough, the MOD that got me thinking about doing one of my own, was Boddaker's Battlestar Galactica. I love that series, (the new one, haven't seen the old), and am currently designing a MOD like something off Alien. Weirdly enough, I based the design on an image on the Fallout 3 Artbook. I'll try and post some pictures of my design/s sometime, but it doesn't quite look right at the moment. So put that aside for now and moved onto something a little smaller...

farlo

06-23-2009, 02:53 PM

just thought id say hi, ive been lurking for a couple years. and decided to make an acct.
havent made any large scale mods, just the usual windows and fan holes.

HellKat

06-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Just wanted to say hi to everyone here on TBCS. I see there are a lot of great modders here and I hope to gain some knowledge and share some with all.

gaz_the_chav

06-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Welcome to TBCS!

Hope you have fun and just one thing ... get modding lol!

-gaz

Datech

06-24-2009, 03:14 PM

Welcome! We hope to see you all become regular members!

Beta-brain

06-25-2009, 03:32 PM

Welcome to all the new members, it 's fun here and the knowledge base is HUGE!...I don't feel like a noob now :rolleyes:

TheDude101

07-04-2009, 12:03 PM

Just signed up a week or so ago, been lurking for a bit longer. Decided me and another bud of mine are gonna each do our own case mods. Came here for some inspiration as well as some tips and tricks as its my first time modding. Built plenty of custom PCs, with minor modding, but the next case I do I'm gonna do just a hair more.

Kewl Batty

07-05-2009, 04:53 AM

Hello everyone,

I juzz accidentally visited this site and found it interesting. Though am no way connected to building custom PCs, would like to learn it from the forums ;)

blueonblack

07-07-2009, 12:49 AM

Welcome to TBCS, you're definitely in the right place if you're looking to learn. We've got some VERY talented people that frequent the place. Ask away and show us what you can do!

Will

07-07-2009, 08:12 PM

2nd post! :D

I found this site a couple months ago while looking for something completely different and got sidetracked. Awesome stuff here! SO much great info! I hope that I can contribute something eventually.

I'm about to begin a ammo can case project, right after I find a suitable ammo can. :D

Later...

edit:
I work for a hosting/support company, but I have spent lots of time modifying cars and other stuff besides computers. I also have a photography site in the works.

Toltecnightmare

07-09-2009, 03:29 PM

hello all.
I've been modding PCs for years, and I've just started to discover the multiple communities of modders online that showcase their work like the artwork it should be recognized as. I'm currently working on my fifth time consuming mod, that follows a Halo theme, with a little hodgepodge futuristic sci fi industrial flair in the mix. I'll be posting some worklogs soon

-Toltecnightmare

Eclecticos

07-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Hello, and Welcome to the coolest pc case modding website on the internet.
Really like the Sci-fi projects. Can't wait to see what you have dreamed up.

thisandthat

07-10-2009, 11:36 AM

heyas everyone,
with some help from a friend, i just build my first pc. It's not modded yet, but i hope to add some cool light effects to it. I pretty much have no idea how i am going to do what i want to do, but i will discuss that in another thread. my friend is all excited that i am interested in changing the look of my pc, but he is unsure of how to help. i suppose that's it so off i go to post my question!

Theladorn

07-10-2009, 04:46 PM

Hey all. I've been lurking for quite a while, but finally decided to come out of the shadows and post a little. I'm really liking the community here.

I havn't done any mods or anything yet, mostly due to money and family matters, but it's fun to watch and learn from some very talented and innovative modders.

BloodIVBlood

07-13-2009, 08:01 AM

Hello Everyone!

I joined the forum because I've been building my own PCs for the last 10 years and enjoy the experience of altering and modding my equipment. I wouldn't say I've gone as far as some of the mods here but I love the work.

I don't have any major mods in mind soon but i do plan on swapping my gaming rig out of a Thermaltake armor and into a Cosmos S this week.

I personally think modding is not just something people do, its a lifestyle. I find myself making tweeks to everything. i'm swapping out the shell and trackerball on my blackberry curve this week as well.

OvRiDe

07-13-2009, 09:11 AM

Hey Guys,

Welcome to TBCS! Glad you all decided to come out of the shadows and join up! Looking forward to see what you all come up with! If you have any questions feel free to PM any one of the Staff!

Thanks again and enjoy your stay!

Bianca von Bavensen

07-13-2009, 01:46 PM

Hello, everyone! I've been lurking for a while and finally decided to have my own account. ^^ I'm a novice modder and have three projects in the works right now, with about a dozen more planned. ^^; Hopefully I'll have a case mod underway soon.

Oneslowz28

07-13-2009, 01:50 PM

Welcome everybody!!

COMCAM

07-13-2009, 07:16 PM

hello modders! Joined to expand ideas

Mavhenz

07-15-2009, 02:39 AM

Hi folks.

Joined to have a better understanding of techniques, effects (UV one in particular).

And simply to see your amazing stuff!
^^

Datech

07-16-2009, 10:41 AM

Welcome COMCAM and Mavhenz, look forward to your stuff!

Kayin

07-16-2009, 01:40 PM

Glad to see all of you guys! Go have fun, post, ask questions and expan yo mindz (the caffeine is strong with me right now...)

sitywyde

07-20-2009, 05:04 PM

Hello everyone..this is my first post! And my last! I had spam in my sig!!!

nevermind1534

07-20-2009, 05:37 PM

Hello everyone..this is my first post!

Hi!

richardh9935

07-25-2009, 09:47 PM

Hi,
I've joined today because I am modifying an old Dell GX60 case. While stripping it, I discovered it has a 'nice' zinc coated metal case under the hideous plastic. It also has that nice clam-shell opening, and a slim CD player.

I've fitted an HP mobo, but, of course, the power supply doesn't fit any more. I think I'll mount the power supply as an outrigger. I also enjoyed cutting a big hole over the CPU fan, so it could push the air somewhere.

Lastly, I will look for pin-outs for the front panel connectors, since the Dell is quite different from the HP.

And thank you to the person who sets the security standards nice and high. I look forward to a spam-free membership.

Idaho modder

07-29-2009, 04:33 AM

whats up everyone. well im new to modding i built my first pc last year and now have some free time on my hands (just had major back surgery).So i bought a new case and decided to try some mods on it.Nothing too huge for now but we shall see.Thanks and ill sure ill be on here asking lots of questions so talk to you later.

p0Pe

07-29-2009, 01:02 PM

welcome all and one:) lots of inspiration here!

idaho, nothing much is needed:D as long as its done!:D

ppchkn

07-31-2009, 06:06 PM

well... long time reader, first time poster =P

i joined because i am modding a HP ProLiant ML350, as the new home for my pc, i just can´t resist when i saw it in a retail store -a LOT of used computers servers etc etc-

so... nice to meet you all =)

PS sorry :S i just jumped all the way here to post, 32 pages is.... a lot lol

blueonblack

08-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Welcome to TBCS, we'll be waiting to see what you do with it. (No pressure or anything...) :D

AndyLivingston

08-02-2009, 10:03 PM

I didn't think to check for this thread, so this isn't my first post. However, I joined about a week ago. I've met a few of the regulars around here in the TBCS chat. I used to post on CaseModGod.com but haven't since it went all private, so I'm not really new to modding. I've got a NES pc in the worklogs, and custom guitars in the other stuff section. I look forward to learning some new stuff, and admiring all the talent that lives around here.

Mark_Hardware

08-03-2009, 05:01 PM

*stands up. Hi, my name is Mark, and I'm a modaholic... oh wait, wrong forum oops :blush:

l7.64ss

08-04-2009, 06:31 AM

hello i joined in hopes of finding other modders to talk to and seek advise from, i am currently working on an i7 gaming beast one of a kind type build and a budget build to sell. i hope to hear from u thx

betty blue

08-06-2009, 03:48 AM

hi..I'm new here in TBCS and soon i will upload my first built...anyways thanks to all... :up: KEEP IT UP GUYS...

junior02

08-06-2009, 10:50 PM

rhino115

08-07-2009, 04:19 PM

Hello all. I'm completely brand new to modding, but interested on getting into it. I've begun the research stage of my modding career. I was introduced to your website by another member. I love the way this site is organized and am extremely impressed by the mods I have seen in the gallery page of this site. That's why I decided to join. Well that, and for the fact that Paul Capello has simply created some awesome mods. So when you want to learn something new, you've got to learn from the best. Well enough brown nosing for now. I look forward to someday posting my mod on this site, and comment on other's works of art. Take care.

Rivera82falcon

08-10-2009, 11:37 AM

Hello fellow modders!!! Names Joe and I have been wanting to mod a case for a long time but had other issues get in the way from military deployment to limited space in the apartment to my wife...I am sure lots of you out there understand my situation.

Any case, I'm moving this friday to my first home that me and the wifey are purchasing (condo) and the space there will definitely let me do what I've wanted for a long time now. So...within the next few weeks, I should have my own post up with what I am building. Again, pleasure being here and meeting you all!!! :banana:

JulesKor

08-11-2009, 12:23 AM

Hello everyone,

There are some very inspirational posts here and I look forward to being a part of this community.

Oneslowz28

08-11-2009, 01:55 AM

Hello to everyone! at TBCS I have been building computers since 2000 and at the moment i am planning a case mod of my own after looking at the fantastic work that members of this forum have created if my case mod turns out half as good as these i shall be a happy man this forum is inspiration to people like me who have never modded and cramed full of tips and ideas great work all thanks..

Have a great day guys!

Hello all. I'm completely brand new to modding, but interested on getting into it. I've begun the research stage of my modding career. I was introduced to your website by another member. I love the way this site is organized and am extremely impressed by the mods I have seen in the gallery page of this site. That's why I decided to join. Well that, and for the fact that Paul Capello has simply created some awesome mods. So when you want to learn something new, you've got to learn from the best. Well enough brown nosing for now. I look forward to someday posting my mod on this site, and comment on other's works of art. Take care.

Hello fellow modders!!! Names Joe and I have been wanting to mod a case for a long time but had other issues get in the way from military deployment to limited space in the apartment to my wife...I am sure lots of you out there understand my situation.

Any case, I'm moving this friday to my first home that me and the wifey are purchasing (condo) and the space there will definitely let me do what I've wanted for a long time now. So...within the next few weeks, I should have my own post up with what I am building. Again, pleasure being here and meeting you all!!! :banana:

Hello everyone,

There are some very inspirational posts here and I look forward to being a part of this community.

Welcome to TBCS. I look forward to all of your projects.

tkhanht

08-12-2009, 02:10 PM

Hi to everyone at TBCS.
I come from VietNam, a country still in the list of poor countries in the world.
In my country, there aren't conditions to create a beautiful product,there isn't fine tools, and tackles available air for modcase.
But i'm lucky boy,I have found TBCS forums.
TSBC since, I learned a lot. and I hope will soon have the product first hand their.
sry, because capital my English is not quite, but i can learning ^_^!

mDust

08-15-2009, 12:15 AM

Hey everyone. I found this site today while Googling for tips on manipulating acrylic for devious purposes. After several water cooling incidents (read: costly misadventures), I decided I'd had enough water cooling fun, and I'm in the works of bumping it up a notch. Water cooling isn't as cool as submerging everything in a tank of mineral oil...so that's where I stand today. I have designed a completely custom case on paper and as soon as I get 3DS Max up and running again I'll have a 3D model to help work out the inherent kinks in my plans.
It'll be my first time building a custom case but I know computer guts pretty well. With a bit more research I hope to be an instant pro-modder so I can sell-out and live the easy life...or maybe so I can just get this first project done.

Eclecticos

08-15-2009, 12:29 AM

Welcome, to the TBCS forum.

If you take some time and browse the Modders Wiki (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/Main_Page), and
the Tips Tricks and Tutorials (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=38) you will find all the information you will need to
avoid a "costly misadventure". Simply take the time, and plan your project step by step.
Make exact measurements, and value your effort every step of the way.
That way, in the end you will appreciate the craftsmanship, creativity, and a job well done.

Acidspring13

08-16-2009, 02:59 AM

Hey whats up everyone Im new to the PC world been with Apple for a long time just built my first fully modded CPU last November and i got addicted I bult a HTPC for myself and my gaming PC want to water cool my ANTEC 1200 by the end of this year well thats it haha

91sport_tn

08-22-2009, 08:54 PM

Hello, I am new here as well as computer modding, but I am very interested in learning new things and passing knowledge on.

I was drawn to this forum , in particular, because the members seem older and more mature and intelligent.(not that there aren't any mature and intelligent 8 year old kids out there)

Right now I am concentrating on working with a store bought :( computer.

-Brandon

Lunait

08-24-2009, 09:03 AM

Hi everyone. I'm Johan, a Swedish university student. I'm new to this forum, but not new to case building. I've also done a bit of overclocking.

My current project is almost finished - I've built a custom acrylic case (I'll post a few pics soon), and I have only the CPU and a case fan left to buy.

Nutman

08-24-2009, 09:46 AM

Alright, the nick's Nutman (real name: Mads Perschke) and I'm a danish modder.

Currently working on my 1st mod, which has been app. 1,5 years on its way now - due to some reeeeeaaaaaally bad planning and lots of changes during the process.

So, I apologize for the rather HUGE worklog I have posted here at TBCS (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?p=257139#post257139) - it's absolutely ridiculous, but if you need something that's guaranteed to make you fall asleep, have a look!

nevermind1534

08-25-2009, 06:10 PM

Welcome

Nice worklog, nutman.

bxmedic

08-25-2009, 10:41 PM

Hey everyone was looking for some modding advice and stumbled on this forum. Thanx for havin' me. I accept abuse and criticism well so feel free to :bash:

billygoat333

08-27-2009, 09:24 PM

welcome :)

hammerdown

08-28-2009, 08:07 AM

hello all.
just a customizing freak here from NY. my love for customizing started with automotive. i then realized what i could do with a PC and now here i am. i have done little case modding nothing to big, but i am planing a new build that will be 100% custom case. hopefully i dont ask to many questions and become annoying.

Eclecticos

08-28-2009, 09:03 AM

Welcome, to the TBCS forum.
If you take some time and browse the Modders Wiki (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/modwiki/index.php/Main_Page), and
the Tips Tricks and Tutorials (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=38) section you will find some useful modding information.

Simply take the time, and plan your modding project step by step.
Make exact measurements, and value your effort every step of the way.
That way, in the end you will appreciate the craftsmanship, creativity, and a job well done.

If you have any questions ask them in the Modding Q&A (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59) section or the Rookies Nook (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=62).

ralphw

08-29-2009, 02:48 PM

Ralph, in Ohio.

Building a mythTV system to replace a Tivo that our local Time Warner cable system has made useless by moving analog channels to their 'digital tier'.

I'm dropping cable TV completely, since I watch mostly PBS and C-SPAN anyway.

Starting with components purchased in 2008:

Antec NSK2480 mATX case (looks nice):)
(Antex 'earthpower' supply blew out first week):mad:
AMD690GM-AM2 motherboard :)
AMD 64x2 processor (dual-core, 512k L2 cache):glasses:
ATI 3600-series PCI express video card [doesn't coexist with ATI motherboard card]:mad:
Pinnacle HDTV PCI tuner card SHOULD work with Linux
Antex VFD display (software works, but UI is poorly designed):(

Alternating between OS platforms:
Linux (Ubuntu 9, moving to a current Mythbuntu) :D
Windows XP SP3 (which broke two MIDI interface drivers when installed):mad:

SgtM

08-29-2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome Ralph. Where are ya in Ohio?

n3cron99

08-30-2009, 10:42 AM

Hello all, been wandering around this wonderful site you guys have here. Lots of impressive work going on here.

Been building my own rigs for about 8 years now but have never tackled a custom/modded case. My current comp is just about at its end, so i figure the next one I build should get a custom case. So i plan on doing a one for my current rig for some practice, then doing something a little more complicated when I build my next one.

Well i still got a lot of material to cover before I start asking ?'s so ill be around L8R

raistnox

08-30-2009, 02:57 PM

first post woo hoo id just like to say hi to everyone and that ive just started my very first scratch build and hope to be starting a work log for it once i get my main computer back up and running however as it stands now im about a 1/4 of the way through finishing up the frame and still need to order the panels... hope you all enjoy my work

Eclecticos

08-31-2009, 10:56 AM

trob

08-31-2009, 12:28 PM

Hi all
just built my first computer a couple of month ago.have been reading this site since then. Have learned a lot hope to learn alot more.

Kayin

09-02-2009, 12:19 PM

Always glad to see fresh faces! We're working on adding lots of new content so as to better answer you guys' questions, so stick around!

spamseptictank

09-03-2009, 11:15 AM

Hello all.
I have been visiting the main site for a while now, seeing the beautiful and innovative mods that you do here. I'm not a total noob to computers, but I'm more of an end user than anything else. And I'd like to change some of that.
I learn by lurking, so you may not see a lot of posts from me.
I have a tendency to use the search function on forums before I post anything.
I look forward to learning a lot more from all of you.
Thanks in advance.
Dave

Airbozo

09-03-2009, 11:22 AM

Suneai

09-13-2009, 09:06 AM

Hey all,
I joined the site a while back but never really posted anything because I was busy with studies & job hunting and forgot. Just remembered I had an account here so thought I'd pop back and join the community. (^_^)

I've been building computer systems for about 3 years, mainly for myself and family. Had a few plays around with hacking up a case or two but those never really went anywhere. I'm planning to get a bit more into modding though it may be difficult with a limited workspace... hopefully some people with have suggestions on how to work in semi-small spaces with noise restrictions. =D
Also need to find some good UK suppliers for parts.

It'll probably be a fair while before I start building a physical case mod, though I've started doing basic designs for my Hiper Osiris case in Google SketchUp.

Andy

billygoat333

09-13-2009, 09:11 AM

welcome andy! as for limited space, I used to use my dremel in the kitchen @ my old apartment and used a garbage can to catch all metal shavings. worked quite well! (the ex wife didnt like it too much, but she tolerated it. :P )

Suneai

09-13-2009, 09:58 AM

I think I'd probably get killed if I start doing work in the kitchen, I think I'd have just enough space in my office room for a small workstation though it might be a little cramped with all my computer bits scattered around.

maggieshanghaidonglong

09-18-2009, 03:20 AM

hello by chance to came here

billygoat333

09-18-2009, 03:23 AM

holy sweet jebus, that is an awesome s/n. hope you aren't spam! lol

Memnoc

09-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Hello everybody.

I have been watching the work and reviews on this site for about a month now and it has really driven me to do my first mod....just don't know what yet. The reviews and articles are great reads and the mods that others have done are outstanding. Hope to make ya' proud.:up:

slaveofconvention

09-21-2009, 06:49 PM

Well welcome to ya, and don't be shy - you have a huge resource at your fingertips now - not much we haven't seen/done/worked around :) So any questions, ask away!

charlii_5800

09-22-2009, 09:41 AM

Hello to all!

I joined TBCS cuz, ive been to some sort of modding for quite some time now, but still i havent got so much experience, and i find this site very interesting.

slaveofconvention

09-22-2009, 12:20 PM

Well it's a good place to start :P Welcome to the madhouse!

adammatthew431

09-26-2009, 09:08 AM

Hi Everyone..

I am Adam and this is my first forum entry here.. Since I am new to forum community and I feel I am in midst of my own learning curve. I feel sometimes, that I have to learn a lot, hope you guys have patient on me.

Kayin

09-26-2009, 10:07 AM

Patiece is not a problem. Many modders lurk for a while, getting ideas and learning techniques. And some modders are more here for the community-it's all good!

Glad to have you guys, hope to see more from you in the future!

Technochicken

09-26-2009, 11:31 AM

Hello all!

I've been lurking around here for the past few months, and have seen some fantastic modding. I will be sharing mods of my own, and I hope to learn a lot!

slugbug

09-26-2009, 02:06 PM

Hi everyone. I've been a lurker for long enough so I decided it was time to register :)

blueonblack

09-26-2009, 10:28 PM

Greetings to the Technochicken and slugbug!! Glad to have you aboard, don't mind the people in the white coats, they're mostly harmless.

Anything you need to know about... lots of stuff is here, believe me. Make use of the handy search bar to the right and if you can't find it there feel free to post questions. There are a LOT of skilled people here and you'll more than likely find out what you need to know.

dicharry

09-27-2009, 08:27 AM

Best Regards to all at TBCS. I have a minor interest in computer building and have put together a couple of mini towers with the help of my friend John who is what I would regard as a master. Keeping up to date with the latest technological innovations is mind boggling to me. I'm 64 years old and my interest in computers began 20years ago. The changes now come at a hyper-acclerated rate. One of my current hobbies if flying remote control helicopters. I did a search on Google for info on airbrush painting and there seems to be a wealth of knowledge on this site regarding airbrushing.
Don

slaveofconvention

09-27-2009, 08:43 AM

Welcome to the forums. It's always nice to know something here really helps someone out - here's hoping you stick around and find your time with us informative and interesting.

nivetha

09-28-2009, 02:40 AM

I am nivetha. I feel happy to join this forum

LepineY

09-28-2009, 11:43 PM

Hello TBCS
I've been modding my first case for a couple of months now
and would love to get feedback on what I have done and gain some new ideas.
I love the sharing of ideas and seeing how creative other people are.
I love the concept of modifying and repurposing.
Also to get some thoughts on how to solve some modding problems I am experiencing.

BStone

09-30-2009, 03:31 PM

Hi there TBCS.
I have been bitten by the mod bug, and have decided to enter the realm of case modding. I have been browsing this site for a while now, and I must say that there are some incredible mods created by the community here. I am sure that there will be plenty of info and experience for me to rely on when I get going on my first project.

nevermind1534

09-30-2009, 11:56 PM

Welcome

Looking forward to seeing your mods.

zacontour

10-04-2009, 04:52 PM

Hello guys im new on here hoping to gain some experience :)

I will upload my spec sometime this week, thanks Zac

=OoN= BloodReaver

10-05-2009, 02:59 AM

Found you guys through the NZXT forum. pretty cool here i like it cool convo's and neat deal on all sorts of stuff

williamsol

10-09-2009, 08:36 AM

Hello, my name is william
I am newbie to this Forum. I am glad to be part of this site. I love to play games and watching Movies.

Cryptonic

10-11-2009, 04:36 AM

Hey all. Long time lurker second time poster. Had forgotten my old account name/password, although I had only posted once or twice anyways(more then a year ago that is :P). So I finally decided to make a fresh account. Look forward to becoming an active part of the modding community this time around.

Dueling Chainsaws

10-11-2009, 05:51 PM

Hello TBCS.
I am joining TBCS because I am interested in building my own custom case and want to increase my knowledge before I start.

slaveofconvention

10-11-2009, 06:49 PM

Well this is a great place to start - welcome to the modness (or should that be madness) :P

chaksq

10-11-2009, 06:53 PM

Welcome everyone!

Dueling Chainsaws: your username is awesome.

sunny2010

10-16-2009, 09:35 AM

Hello everyone,

I am still new here and I hope I can share and learn modding techniques with you guys out there!!!! thanks as always! I am from the Philippines.

Check me here http://tipidpc.com/ratings.php?username=sunny&sd=1255803362

toaster

10-17-2009, 08:36 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm toaster, new here. I'm looking forward to showing my mods and receiving / giving tips about making more awesome mods!

theashmonkey

10-18-2009, 12:13 PM

hey hey :banana: names ash im a apprentice techie working in my local pc/laptop repair shop - hoping to start two mods as soon as i get some cash - one is to my own rig- adding a clear side panel (maybe both sides?) and putting a great big hole in the top for a fan. my other mod is based on buying a cheap laptop from the internet upgrading it and doing something 'unique' to it :) catch you guys around :)

slaveofconvention

10-18-2009, 12:20 PM

Welcome and make sure you put a worklog in the appropriate forum - you'll get all the help you need in here and more :)

Camride

10-21-2009, 04:07 PM

What's up guys/girls. Just joining thanks to Mr. Oneslowz28. I'm a regular member on several other overclocking/mod sites but I hear this place is pretty good too. :p

I'm in the middle of revamping my Core i7 system so I'll probably put a worklog up here shortly.

skynet

10-21-2009, 05:35 PM

hi people im new to here so hello all. im into my case mods not too expensive ones mind you. can i post pics of my case mod diary of work in progress anywhere on this site. any help would be gre8t thanks.

el_magnifico

10-22-2009, 10:45 AM

Hi all, I've always been interested in case design/modding, and now I finally have a site where I can look at people's ideas to get my creative juices flowing (I'm sure it's just the creative ones..). All my life I have been modding my cases, really ghetto-fab, tho, and ATM I am working on one. You all may laugh, but things are much different in a third world country (yes, I live in one of those...they still exist). The mod I am doing right now involves the following - Generic Aluminum case (this one was for about $10), 300w Power Supply, some old motherboard, Intel Celeron 1.2Ghz, 256kbcache, 133fsb, 4x256mb sdram 133, 2x40gb ide hd (hopefully I can get these in raid). The motherboard does not have an AGP slot, so I won't be able to use my Geforce4 MX440... Using the original Heatsink, along with a chassis-mounted cpu fan pulled from a dell optiplex. Using same concept as the Dell, except i'm building my own shroud out of cardboard and tape, and I might end up "turbo-charging" it by adding more cardboard on the bottom and add a fan to push into the sink as well. Will have photos of this in a thread soon, and I might end up showing off my ghetto lighting skills. Should be one of my more fun projects.

slaveofconvention

10-22-2009, 10:51 AM

OK so I'm lazy and gonna go for three in one instead of 3 seperate messages lol...

I'm in the middle of revamping my Core i7 system so I'll probably put a worklog up here shortly.

Welcome and yup, new worklogs are always a good thing :)

can i post pics of my case mod diary of work in progress anywhere on this site. any help would be gre8t thanks.

Again, welcome, and again, yup lol - there's a forum here (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=36) for works in progress, and another one here (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=35)for anything you've finished and want to share...

You all may laugh, but things are much different in a third world country (yes, I live in one of those...they still exist).

And a third welcome, and yes, we might laugh at first because we're all nasty horrible people. No seriously - modding is all about what you do with something, not what you start off with, so dive right in, you'll be more than welcome here...

cafonetm06

10-26-2009, 12:30 AM

Hello I was referred here through a friend of a friend. You guys seem to have some innovative ideas so I'm thrilled to be here.

Do you guys do any console mods? I found your for sale forum and I'm gonna post my 360 in there soon, but I couldn't quite find a forum dedicated to console mod ideas. (long story short I'm gonna have an extra 360 that I can use for projects and whatnot)

RollerCoaster

11-01-2009, 03:39 AM

Hi, I just joined..

My motives for computer mods are - photography ;)

I am a new hobby photographer and I always had a liking for modding. But uptill now I have only done functional modding. for e.g. added additional USB ports to the front or additional HDD bays or a fan here and there.

Looking forward to postings pics of the my newest cabinet the cooler master storm scout with lighting only mods. If you cant wait then please see here (http://rollercoasters-bunker.blogspot.com/2009/10/cooler-master-storm-scout-cabinet-ramp.html)

Valsmere

11-01-2009, 08:20 PM

Hey Everybody,
New guy here, never modded before but I have been doing straight builds since the PC XT/AT days of the 1980's. My last biuld was around 3 to 4 years ago, kinda fell off the scene since. Starrting a new build soon and really impressed with what is out there now. Big changes, even more so in the prices. Hell I remember when a hot 486 would cost an arm and a leg plus other human parts thrown in. You guessed it I'm a little on the "old" side, 38 to be exact so bear with me on some of my oint of views. I was doing some research and stumbled on this site. Looks pretty cool! Thanks in advance. Oh yeah from South Jersey just outside of Philly!!
Thanks,

Valsmere

Mika3

11-03-2009, 01:16 AM

Hi there. I am Mika. I'm so glad that I've found this forum. I hope to meet more friends in here and I'm looking forward to knowing more information that I don't know before.. Hope to have a great time here. Nice to meet you all.

exceeda88

11-07-2009, 07:02 PM

hello everyone...!!
im here bcoz i was really interesting in pc modding, so hope TBCS can teach me how to...
beginner here...
thanks...

Liquid_Scope_99

11-07-2009, 08:11 PM

hello exceeda88,RollerCoaster, Valsmere Mika3 there are a lot of great people here .
That are always willing to help . there are also a lot of great tutorials also .

Soul_train

11-08-2009, 08:59 PM

Hello Everybody!!

My name is Carlos im from Portugal, i never have listen about this comunity my friend Bill Owen from Mnpctech.com give-me too know this forum and im glad too join! I love modding cases and soon im starting some project's that i want too share whith you guy's and give my contribute too the comunity!

Stay Modded :banana:

djayriv

11-10-2009, 10:49 PM

Hey I'm glad I finally took the plunge and signed up. I have been looking at the mods done by the members here for awhile. Totally awesome. As an artist who mainly does mixed media and altered art I found myself fascinated with the art being created here with pc's. The first thing I did right after signing up was go out and get an old 90's Apple IMAC. (I like challenges lol). So now it's on to the planning stage. Look forward to having lots of fun and interesting conversations and brainstorming with everybody. :) Proud member of a great community.

gaz_the_chav

11-10-2009, 11:19 PM

Hi guys!

Great to see the enthusiasm! Don't forget - any help needed just ask away. Looking forward to the iMac.

-gaz

prakash

11-11-2009, 08:43 AM

billygoat333

11-11-2009, 09:39 AM

hi. hitherto. :P

Robotguy

11-16-2009, 04:57 PM

Just so the forum machinery will stop making me feel guilty for not posting, I'll drop an intro...

I'm Robotguy (http://robotguy.net/blog). I don't normally do PC case mods, though I did put a mini-ITX in a nice oak card catalog box (http://robotguy.net/jukebox/jb_inside.jpg) a while back to use as a network MP3 Jukebox. I am currently working on a desktop photobioreactor (http://www.algaegeek.com/) (AKA algae tank) and have been perusing the TBCS forum for inspiration and how-to's. Specifically, I have been fascinated by Filimon's steampunk work and hope to do something along the same lines, although I can guarantee my attention to detail is several orders of magnitude lower. Maybe I'll post a pic or two in the Misc section...

Loki

11-18-2009, 09:18 AM

Hello people!
Let me introduce myself, I am Loki, 21 years, from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I've been into modding since 2006, I have no much projects I can call my own, but I have helped some modders making special custom pieces for their machines (I have a CNC mill) :D

I knew this website as the greatest modding site in the world from a long time ago.. when the projects Doom 3 and Alien queen reservoir first appeared, back in 2005 :)

I'll be posting some of my works in cnc fangrills and other stuff soon, so stay tuned!!

Thanks

gaz_the_chav

11-18-2009, 10:16 AM

Loki

11-18-2009, 10:33 AM

Welcome to the forums! I'm certainly looking forward to seeing your pieces.

-gaz

Thanks, I have already posted them HERE (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21356)

gisha

11-20-2009, 05:51 AM

hi to all TBCS members ,am looiking forward to makin new friends here,ope u are all kool... thx gisha....

calgrdnr

11-22-2009, 01:36 PM

Howdy All.
My name is Kent I am in Visalia,Ca
I have been fan of Paul's work on [H] for years and was wondering what happened to him. Finally update linked to this site . Looks very interesting. I hope to contribute one day . I built a CNC to enable me to be able to build / carve things. a HTPC case is on my list just havn't figured out the design yet :) my cnc build
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32790

also some in this thread, along with some from others ...
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39271&page=2

well that be all. I now need to spend to many hours going thru this site
looking for inspiration for my HTPC design :)

the real slummy

11-23-2009, 04:57 PM

hi, i'm slummy, 20 years old, and totaly noob at pc modding, but im trying to get a nice project. i found tis site trough a movie on youtube (motorized machine) of rendermandan
i hope i'll learn a lot:D

grts slummy

jdbnsn

11-23-2009, 07:20 PM

Welcome to TBCS!

LastDefense

12-01-2009, 10:14 PM

Howdy all, just followin the rules and posting my "Hello World" post.

LD

OvRiDe

12-02-2009, 04:29 AM

And the World.. err TBCS says Hello back!!

Welcome to TBCS! Now get in there and show us what your made of!! :D

Samuknow

12-03-2009, 04:43 AM

Hi all. been lurking here for a while. lots of great mods and great ideas. I have built several rigs and have been water-cooling for about the last 8+ years. Currently building a new setup using some ideas inspired from TBCS. Great site.

bad3xplicit

12-07-2009, 12:43 PM

Just got back into computers, and want to build one soon. (hopefully by december).

My first will hopfully be using the Nvidia Ion to create a CSS themed C4 Explosive computer.

Will create a worklog when I get started, and look forward to talking to you all.

easy67

12-10-2009, 07:06 PM

Greetings one and all!

How I found TBCS? Stumbled on this forum recently from researching an upcoming case mod project while I am down sick. :banana: I've already found alot of useful info. Unfortunately, I am still at lost on a couple things that I am hoping to find help with.

And as for me, I've been working with PC's for the past few years, modding my first one back in '02. Never seem to have enough time to do all the projects I'd like.

Take it easy :)

jdbnsn

12-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Welcome to TBCS!!!

christ11

12-11-2009, 02:38 AM

Hi
I am Christina.I am IT student. I am from San Jose, California.And my hobbies is to make friends,Traveling,watching beautiful scenes and capturing them...
There are many interesting things I have seen in the site.
I always look for informative things. So I hope this site will help me..

Airbozo

12-11-2009, 01:32 PM

Welcome Christina!

I am in San Jose as well. (I work there anyway...)

willsanch

12-15-2009, 01:25 PM

hello:
this is my first post , i hope soon the start & end my first mod i´ll call him ThE_mAtRiX.
after looking the work of some members of this forum have created and i will apreciate ideas and tips for my work

billygoat333

12-15-2009, 02:22 PM

welcome :) grab a beer and let the good times roll :)

Soulbody

12-16-2009, 01:40 PM

hey, tbcs. I'm new. cheers! :)

I'm working on a mod and should have pics up soon :P

bigheat99

12-25-2009, 01:21 PM

I just purchased the headphones and I can't hear anyone online, anybody know why?

Xtremkiller9

12-27-2009, 03:37 PM

Hey guys, First post!
This is a cool site and im into modding/creating custom PC's so i figured that i'd join :P

ElementalCobalt

12-29-2009, 10:52 PM

Hello all -

Came across this site looking for ideas on a new MOD that I am thinking of. Some really good ideas here. Looking forward to posting my rigs. I got lots of time on my hands for MODs.

Best Regards,

Elemental Cobalt

OvRiDe

12-29-2009, 11:16 PM

Welcome to TBCS! There are plenty of great examples here, so enjoy!

Just remember to view them in moderation, we don't want overload your creativity!

:D

Trace

12-29-2009, 11:18 PM

Quick Speech:TBCS is not responsible for any injuries related to, stemming from, or any way linkable to viewing mods and the TBCS website in general.

Enjoy your stay

Miki330

12-30-2009, 03:34 PM

Hello All,

I'm very new to this. I don't normally do any type of postings or chats. I recently purchased an airbrush kit & need some advise in learning how to use it. I enjoy painting but up til now have only used brushes

jdbnsn

12-30-2009, 03:50 PM

Welcome to TBCS Miki! We have many airbrushing tutorials in the tip/tricks/tutorials (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=89) section and two of our members (Commando and SgtM) run a website called www.airbrushtricks.com which contains a wealth of airbrushing knowledge.

stathmk

01-02-2010, 09:09 PM

Hello all,

I first saw The Doom 3: Mars City computer case mod in about 2006, thought that it's cool, and showed the hyperlink that week to a friend who also likes Doom. As time went on, I saw more and more mods for computer cases and USB thumb drives. It became more and more interesting, so I decided to join.

-stathmk

diluzio91

01-02-2010, 11:23 PM

Well this is my first post, im in the middle of my first case mod, but ive been building computers for the last 2 years, and am currently running an amd kuma oc'd to 3.01, 4gb of patriot viper ram, 320 gb hdd, evga 9800 gt, with gigabyte mAtx mobo. This is my first mod, and i thought i would join and show off what i was working on.

Hardcor3-Rav3r

01-06-2010, 07:21 PM

Sup Every1 Names Tony friends call me squirrel hardcor3 rav3rs my HTID name so thought id use that 4 a change lol hope to follow some logs soon n learn 2 mod my self my system aint 2 bad but its not top of the line like some of them but does it 4 me (AMD quad core,geforce,4 gb mem ddr2,2 500gb hard drives antec 900)no 1 of the members on here thats Xperiment Used 2 be called jewunit on the old gaming forums we had at SCK soo if theres anything else u wana no just pop in n say hi or add me 2 facebook lol if u got it take care .....squirrel

Airbozo

01-06-2010, 07:28 PM

kymira

01-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Hi guys, hello form canada :)

glad to be on board.

billygoat333

01-12-2010, 11:01 AM

welcome :)

Reverse

01-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Hello people,

I'm fairly new here. And i thought i'd introduced myself a while back, it turned out i didn't..
I'm Jos Vredeveld, 20 years old and living in the Nteherlands.

Modding my 4th case now, called Reverse² (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21629). Powered by several big companies who decided to sponsor me some gear.

I'm also a webdesigner and fulltime student at this time. So, plenty of creativity, but not much time to show it.

I'd like to invite you to my project thread (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21629) and hope you will comment aswell.

Kayin

01-14-2010, 10:32 PM

Glad to see you, and loook forward to seeing the completion of your project!

blueonblack

01-14-2010, 11:47 PM

Ooops! Sorry, sorry, don't mind him. He's usually harmless.

<Come on, Kayin, let's get back to your nice white room and stop bothering the new members, what do you say?>

Reverse

01-15-2010, 05:25 PM

Haha, thanks for the warning
*watches from a distance*

AbbotLee

01-16-2010, 05:42 AM

Hi friends,

I am new to the Forum so thought I should say hello!This forums looks like its full of good info, I'll be visiting here often.Nice place to study and related topic discussion.Hope to find some new friends on here to chat on some important and informative topics.

Qbe

01-18-2010, 03:46 AM

Hello World.. Glad im here!!!!!

elgafas

01-18-2010, 04:42 PM

Hello, I am Nahuel Rodríguez, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm 22, myopic since 3, PC user since 4 (Talent MSX) and started building my cases a couple of years ago. All my friends call me "gafas" cause of my glasses.

Read yah!

jdbnsn

01-18-2010, 04:54 PM

Hahaha!!! Awesome introduction! Welcome to TBCS elgafas, I'd love to see some of your projects, post them on the site and show your friends that you are famous!

Looking forward to getting to know you.

elgafas

01-18-2010, 05:15 PM

LOL, thanks for the welcome, you will see me a lot around here :D

Already posted a project so you can see some of my work: http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21942

Kayin

01-18-2010, 05:29 PM

Awesome!

I don't like the white room! Let me terrorize!

cellsite60

01-21-2010, 06:55 PM

Hello there from Sweden !!!
Somewhat new to the forum, have been lurking around for a while and registered some time ago.

Doing my first post here right now and hoping for many more :)
I don't have a project running just this moment but have some stuff planned.
Earlier mods contains of some re-painting and smaller stuff like hiding cables, so no biggie really.
Really interested in doing a scratch build but that i think have to wait untill i've done a little more serious casemod, or maybe not, we'll see.

Thanks

regguy

02-01-2010, 12:18 AM

Hello from me :D

firebirddna

02-02-2010, 09:22 PM

Hello, long time lurker, first post. Thanks for having me. Seeing some of the things that the folks here have accomplished makes wish I was talented with an active imagination. oh yeah... and rich.
later

OvRiDe

02-02-2010, 09:26 PM

Welcome to TBCS, Im so glad you came out of the shadows to join us.

firebirddna

02-02-2010, 09:44 PM

There is always something to be learned from experienced folks.

Oneslowz28

02-02-2010, 11:07 PM

Welcome to all our new members!

Gazza

02-03-2010, 07:19 AM

Hi all. I like what i see in the way of mods on this site. As someone who has been interested in all things mechanical for about 30 years and in the last couple of years PC's, i am keen to try and mate the two. A lot of you modders have already achieved this and to you i say well done. I am only to happy to lend an ear if anyone has any technical questions (mechanical).

Thanks,
Gazza

73h_3ng!n33r

02-03-2010, 04:25 PM

Hi boys and girls. I'm new to the forums but,not to the world of systems or customizing.
Just built my new interim system (which will become a HTPC later). 5 years after my last build....yeah,it was good enough to stand the test of time,it was time for an upgrade. More upgrades and mods for the future are planned.

Spotswood

02-05-2010, 02:19 AM

Hey guys. My name is Rich, I'm from New Hampshire, and I'm on a mission to bring wooden PC cases to the masses (I know...crazy idea). Here's a few pics of my latest work:

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/ExtremeWoodenTower/LeftFront-640.jpg

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/ExtremeWoodenTower/LeftSideNoDoor-640.jpg

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/ExtremeWoodenTower/LeftFrontNoDoors-640.jpg

And some older stuff:
http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/Early%20Drum%20Case%20Pics/L-24-YellowBlackWoodFront-320.jpg

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/Early%20Drum%20Case%20Pics/C-24-DO-CompleteFrontLeftAngleWhite.jpg

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/Early%20Drum%20Case%20Pics/Eample-Build-Red.jpg

http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/Spotswood_/Early%20Drum%20Case%20Pics/WD-Raptor-Bracket.jpg

Trace

02-05-2010, 02:25 AM

Looks really good! Welcome to TBCS

Imi

02-07-2010, 09:10 PM

Hi to everyone

Nice forum you all have here.

resmond.360

02-08-2010, 09:22 AM

Hi everyone! I am new to modding and building computers. Me and some friends just started ordering parts to put together a gaming machine and found this forum on modding. Everything I've seen on this site looks great so far, and I look forward to posting a worklog and hearing your feedback.

KatanaFrenzy

02-08-2010, 02:23 PM

Hello all!

I'm planning on buying a new case soon and giving it a respray and custom window; nothing fancy really especially seeing as I am a student and on a low budget. Anyway I found TBCS and thought this would be a great place to look for some inspiration! Love the site!

Cheers!

Katana

Norseman

02-08-2010, 07:56 PM

Hi everyone,

I just found this place while searching around the internet for information on unique case designs. I am planning to do some of my own case designs eventually, when I can find the time. I've been a mechanical engineer & machinist for several years, and I have my own business building custom race car simulators.

I'm also trying to hunt down a custom computer builder who I met at nVision a year or two ago, who was from Washington, and showing off his incredible skills. Unforunately, I lost his business card and his email address (he had emailed me once). I just thought I would mention that in case he somehow ran across this post and saw this... if so, please contact me!

Spotswood

02-08-2010, 08:34 PM

...
I'm also trying to hunt down a custom computer builder who I met at nVision a year or two ago, who was from Washington, and showing off his incredible skills. Unforunately, I lost his business card and his email address (he had emailed me once). I just thought I would mention that in case he somehow ran across this post and saw this... if so, please contact me!
If you could please describe some of his mods, someone here will probably know who he is. :up:

Trace

02-08-2010, 08:36 PM

Welcome to everyone!
Please enjoy your stay here at TBCS.

Pyrodraik

02-08-2010, 11:20 PM

Hey everyone, I've been following this site for a while, and I finally decided to join. Hope to have some custom builds in the next few months, hopefully something as cool as what I've seen here.:glasses:

delboy1203

02-09-2010, 09:59 PM

Hi everyone

New here and only ever done one mod: turned an old workstation PC into a jukebox.

But I love looking at other people's designs and ideas. Some great stuff on this site!

DelBoy

symbian3660

02-12-2010, 07:59 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm new here and i would like to say that i am very thrilled.

I do hope thaqt i would be able to contribute soon.

Thanks and good day to all of you!!!

BS Mods

02-14-2010, 06:59 PM

Hi everyone.

My name is Bob also known as "BOBDBONE" in the gaming world and "BS Mods" in the modding world.

I will have a few cases to show-and-tell in the near future. However I am exhausted from the 13 hour drive home from the Rods & Mods exhibit in San Francisco so I'll post pics later.

Thank you for the invitation to join your community and I look forward to chatting with you guys.

nevermind1534

02-14-2010, 07:14 PM

Welcome

DarthBeavis

02-15-2010, 06:59 PM

Forgot to intro myself but I am pretty much now geared up to be a regular so I guess this is good timing. My name is Rich and I am a (n00blet) mawdaholic. I can walk through the halls of the Adult Entertainment Expo (same time as CES in Vegas) and just think about how I would use the stuff there in a mod . . . .sad soul that I am.

Trace

02-16-2010, 12:53 AM

Welcome one, welcome all!

SchaibleTech

02-16-2010, 03:59 PM

hey guys!

after watching my friend build pc after pc, i finally decidied to man up and learn how to build my own! so i did!

my first gaming rig was this one. called it the porta
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-39083765508394_2093_491937720

it was nothing special..had like a radeon 4xxx and a 1.8ghz pentium somethin, with a gb of ram. it was great for me at the time

and then the next computer i has the the Gateway FX gaming laptop p7880u? or something like that. was great, but i just sold it.

before i sold my gaming laptop i bought this case to do my very first mod.

i bought a case just to do my first mod, and put in hardware from a diff computer i had.

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs280.snc1/10728_139389553088_709388088_2413569_884288_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs260.snc1/10728_139389558088_709388088_2413570_577576_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs260.snc1/10728_139389563088_709388088_2413571_1493243_n.jpg

the NZXT mid tower case. loved it. with a little work and elbow grease i turned it into this.

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs260.snc1/10728_154692078088_709388088_2588980_7427148_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs260.snc1/10728_154692088088_709388088_2588981_6286018_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs280.snc1/10728_154692133088_709388088_2588984_3998502_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs260.snc1/10728_154692098088_709388088_2588982_8368885_n.jpg

i called it the bumble bee!

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs106.snc3/15335_195518718088_709388088_2921146_6022270_n.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs086.snc3/15335_195518738088_709388088_2921149_6070633_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs106.snc3/15335_195518748088_709388088_2921150_7644603_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs106.snc3/15335_195518753088_709388088_2921151_4862103_n.jpg

shortly after i built this pc, the mobo shorted about and was dead.
i used my laptop at my primary computer, but shortly after i decided i didnt
want a laptop anymore, i wanted a nice gaming rig.

while i am waiting for paypal to release the funds to me, i put together a build for about 700 bucks.
let me know what you guys think.

i am still in need of a power supply (if the one i link cant handle it) and a aftermarked heatsink fan. any suggestions would be awesome!!!

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4043/comppw.jpg

the name is nick and i hope to see you all around!

crash

02-17-2010, 11:30 AM

Hey everyone,
New to the site, and I joined because of the airbrush tutorial for flames, but their seems to be a lot of great stuff here! Happy to join up, and hope to learn more, but I still have a lot of work to do to get these damn flames down. If any of you have any advice or know about some other great on-line tutorials that are video, please let me know.
Thanks, and happy to be a part of this site!

in-effect

03-06-2010, 12:48 PM

Hi folks,

Oldskool gaminig fanatic here. I've had a mod project in mind for donkey's years and have finally decided to do something about it!! Decided I'd try this site, look at the gallery, the wiki, and get some help from forum members.

Long live DOS gaming.

Trace

03-06-2010, 12:53 PM

Welcome one, welcome all, to the greatest forum on the web!

smith33jast

03-08-2010, 02:30 AM

Hiiiii....all I am new here, resident of united states.

original

03-09-2010, 10:45 AM

Hey i'd like to say hello to all these modders out there in the TBCS community, your mods an builds are what gamers dream about, 8) so keep the tips an tricks an sweet mods coming cause they're inspiring. originally checked this site on a power problem with my rig turned out i had some bad caps thanks for the hints :up: an i will post my mods when i can. laterz! :D

1y2w

03-09-2010, 11:11 PM

hello .hard disk problems.ide self test disrupted in the middle might be the cause .what my tbcs community friends think plz answer

nutz1228

03-13-2010, 09:27 PM

Hey all,
The COD MW2 project by Oneslowz28 is what got me to join up. Just put together a new I7 build and hope to do some small mods this summer when I have some more time and the cash to spend on it.

Das Kamel

03-21-2010, 06:39 AM

hi @ all

i join the community to show you some of my own works. also i hope to get some new ideas.

eliza

03-22-2010, 03:53 AM

Hi how are you............

Trace

03-22-2010, 03:54 AM

Welcome all!

Primocustoms

03-22-2010, 12:41 PM

Good morning all.. I finally signed up to the best computer forum on the net.. Sgt M should be happy... Thank you for all your support on my custom painting of the cases.. I have seen some members hanging out with me on my blog.. Will be nice to meet more of ya.. Primo..

programmerMK

03-24-2010, 01:36 PM

hello to every one ....this is going to be so cool ...

Luthien

03-24-2010, 02:46 PM

I hate introductions so here goes...

I used to build PCs myself, but it's been years, and when I say years, I don't mean just a few, I mean about 10. Technology has advanced enough to make my eye twitch.

Now, thanks to Kayin, I am starting to get back into it. I'm a fairly fast learner, so hopefully it won't take me long to catch up.

Kayin

03-24-2010, 09:41 PM

You make it sound as though there's a gun to your head. As I remember, you WANT to get better again.

Luthien

03-24-2010, 09:52 PM

I do want to get better again. Sorry if it sounded forced, but as I said, I'm not good at introductions.

Let it be known to all that I do want to learn and that there is no force involved, not a gun to the head or anything else.

burntheland

03-25-2010, 11:47 AM

Well....I lurked so long I forgot my first post was supposed to be here. Anyhow, since I'm still a rookie I would just like to say that there is a TON of great info on these forums and I look forward to picking everyone's brains for some new exciting ideas!

Anonymous_

03-30-2010, 07:24 AM

Been a non-user of this site for a few years now. I finally decided to register after so long. This is my introduction.
> LoL <

Signed: Anonymous_

blueonblack

03-31-2010, 03:46 AM

Welcome all ye new members, sans firearms of any kind.

Look, listen, ask, and if you've got something to say, SPIT IT OUT. :D

Seriously, that's how we all learn. Show us what you've got.

Motas

04-01-2010, 07:16 AM

Hey first post yay. Came here looking for ideas for a scratch build I'm planning. Hopefully I don't screw it up lol

Miron

04-01-2010, 09:13 AM

Hello everyone!
I join TBCS because I want to know more about case moddin, collect ideas and so on.
I hope that I can write understandably to all members here, because I come from Germany^^ =P
But Mr Capello wrote me, that it could be really helpful, when I join to this community.
So Paul^^ here I am. ;-)

Thanks to all and greetz from Germany

burntheland

04-01-2010, 02:05 PM

Prost!

ArgOs

04-01-2010, 08:42 PM

Hi, I´m ArgOs from Argentina, I come to show my work and enjoy their work, my English is not very good :whistler: so will see many pictures in my works to be well understood :up:.
the competition "Design Challenge # 5: Espionage" reminded me of a job I did, called 007 and I´m presented here in "your mods".

aeidau

04-05-2010, 07:51 AM

I'm Kieran, from Australia

I thought it was about time I actually joined this place after lurking here for a few years. and I've been around a bit at Red Raider Tech and The Mod Brothers.
Hopefully I might get a project going soon depending on funding and free time as I'm currently studying industrial design.

Cheers, Kieran

Grump

04-05-2010, 08:25 PM

I'm actually surprised I'm a new member here. I was modding back in 2002 and for the next few years I thought I had joined just about every case mod forum in the world. Maybe not. ;)

After a heart attack and the discovery of lung disease in 2005, I was unable to continue doing what I enjoyed so much. I built what I thought was going to be my last system and hung up my Dremel. It was the worst mod I ever did - no paint, no patience. I feel very fortunate that it died before me.

Now I have to build another new system. I'm using a new laptop (HP Pavilion), but I prefer a desktop PC. I have a small apartment now and a smallish desk, so I thought a SFF machine might be just the thing. I can't do much modding to it (nothing that would require a respirator or that creates inordinate amounts of dust, any smoke or fumes), but I think I can do enough to satisfy my longing to mod again.

Most of the forums I was active on in the first half of this decade are either gone (like my own TheMadModder.com) or closer to death than I am (it's okay, I don't mind joking about it - I'm a realist). Some are inappropriate for this project and some I just don't like anymore.

I recognize several names from back in the day, so I have a good feeling about this. I hope you guys can put up with a grumpy old guy - even older now than I was then, but maybe a little less grumpy. I came to mod, with a little help and guidance from you people.

http://1footinthegrave.com/images/jim-gliding.pngGrump aka Jim McClain

blueonblack

04-05-2010, 09:00 PM

Wooo hooo!!! Someone older than me! :banana:

Seriously, though, welcome to TBCS, glad to have you.

slaveofconvention

04-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Hey, welcome aboard - older than me too lol - and maybe grumpier??? Not sure about that - I have my moments. Irrespective, welcome aboard - most people who come here tend to stay, hopefully you'll be one of them...

CorrodedZoul

04-11-2010, 11:46 PM

Hello everyone!
after being lurking this site from some time now, i've decided to register myself, with the hope that this way, some of the questions i have about modding will be answered.
well...er.... that's it, thanks to all for the great mods hosted here.

Happy mod!!!!!!

PSwan

04-16-2010, 10:40 AM

Hey Everybody!

Although I've been building and toying around with computers for a long time now, I just recently got into case modding. It was mainly out of necessity, as I wanted to do a system build that needed to shoehorn a lot of big components into a reasonably small case. Needless to say, this required some pretty heavy modification to the stock case. At first I was really unhappy about needing to do the mod, but along the way I found out that its really a lot of fun, and allows for a lot more creativity than a standard build. I'll post my first build log soon, just want to put the finishing touches on my first real mod.

Happy modding!:banana:

Oneslowz28

04-16-2010, 11:01 AM

Welcome to all of our new members. Can't wait to see all the new projects!

PcTweakerz

04-22-2010, 07:02 PM

Hello everyone I am new to the site and I LOVE it:D. Looks like a lot of very talented people are on here, this is a great place for inspiration. I am new to moding computer cases, but I have been fabricating parts for Paintball guns, nitro/electric RC Trucks, 4wheelers, off-road trucks, and even made a few parts for some choppers. I am very excited to start on one of my million ideas.

William

hicks

04-22-2010, 08:55 PM

Hey guys this is my first post here, but a long time website browser on these worklogs. My name is Josh I am 20years old. And I have been bulding computer since I was 16 and just started modding about few months ago. I got to school in Chicago and I am studying to be a programmer both for games and simulations.

I have a few worklogs on my main website.

Project Hell: This is my pride that I just finished. Not really a huge mod but its my main computer

link: http://www.theriseoftsm.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4956

Project Aliens: This one was completely customized. My buddy has actually changed the case and got a liquid cooling on Vreg and Chipset.

link: http://www.theriseoftsm.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4531

Trace

04-22-2010, 10:23 PM

Welcome guys!

StormRider

04-22-2010, 11:57 PM

I'm new here too. I've only been modding for nine months, so I'm not that good yet.
I got my current computer case for free(found it next to a dumpster) and I adopted it. ^__^(don't know where the emoticon button is)
anyway, I have modded it a bit(addind a fan, side window(really bad side window, which I hope to replace), sleeving, cable management ect.), but I hope I can re-do it better in the future!
http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv260/KnightoftheFallen2142/DSC03781.jpg