Fallout 2.1

[Cheron]

With Fallout 3 Just around the corner I thought that it became time for an upgrade for my Fallout 2.0. Fallout 2.0 could run the first 2 Fallout RPG's with out problems. but since Fallout 3 is just a bit harder to process its upgrade time.

Lets make Fallout 2.0 into 2.1

this is how we remember this great(a least for me) Mod.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2070/2265172208_8a1e1fec05_b.jpg

Currently its a:

[CPU] 4000+ AMD Athlon.
[RAM] 2 Gb DDR2 Kingston.
[GFX] NV 7600 GT.
[HD] Maxtor 320 Gb S-ATA 7200rpm.
[MB] MSI K8n Neo2 platinum.

But that is all to change in the coming month.

Lets take a quick overview of what I am planning.
*first the the 120 mm Rad is a goner.( it was/is positioned behind the bottom center front) it will be replaced by a 240gtx stealth radiator. not in the same location but over the bottom of the case. more info on this in future updates.
*some new hardware. ill let the pics do the talking.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2774899175_cc74d6dae4_b.jpg
This GPU will stay stock. (meaning it will not be water cooled)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2774893721_268f43c5b7_b.jpg
For those not Familiar with this MB. its mATX. why.... to make room for the radiator and his fans. on the bottom of the case.

*also ill be adding extra fans front and back. on the front will be some room now since the single 120 mm rad is gone. and on the back ill be cutting a hole special made for a 120mm fan.(coming from Vault-tec;))

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2474601776_019822b36d_b.jpg

I hope i got you on this small project. so stay close and be amazed.

Yours Cheron.

[985323]

Looks good, cant wait.

[DonT-FeaR]

thats cool i like it

[The boy 4rm oz]

That is still a fairly beefy system by today's standards mate. I remember that mod, pure win. You should have painted the interior though.

Nice new gear mate.

[Cheron]

That is exactly what I for got to mention in my earlier post ill be taking it down and paint the insides this time. also ill be Adding more references to Fallout (Game Series)

And indeed the old hardware is still beefy. but I had to upgrade if I wanted it to run Fallout 3

[The boy 4rm oz]

To be honest I have never played the Fallout series, which is a shame because I really liked the Diablo series. I saw Fallout 1&2 as a pack for $20 the other day I should go and pick it up.

[Cheron]

I dont want it to go Off topic. but you cant compare Diablo to Fallout. but indeed they are both great games.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yeah I know Diablo and Fallout are completely different games but they are both share similar traits of the RPG genre.

Sorry for going off topic.

[Cheron]

An Update.

I have thorn down the 'Old' Fallout 2.0. and started on some design features.

But first some history on Fallout. or the Aopen case it once was. I guess they don't make em anymore but its old fashion Steel (damn heavy those side panels).http://www.shopbot.com.au/i/2004/8/9135_160.jpg (Picture source: The Net)

It housed my first Own PC (I didn't have to share it with any one) back then it was on of the first Pentium III's. If i remember it correct clocked at a staggering speed of 800 MHz. can remember the grafix but they weren't that important back then. till that day I upgraded to an AMD processor It was an 1800+ I remember it like yesterday. I Upgraded together with an friend and his Proc. was the last one and i had to wait till the following day..... but time passes and you find out its was already time to upgrade I upgraded to an 2200+ I maxed out on the MB. Ram had grown to 1Gig and what did I know....

My rig needed an Upgrade.... Water cooling took foot.... and so i did.... in one terrible way... it looked like an mess but worked great i overclocked and I even bought an GF4600ti and water cooled it. times where great we went to LAN party's and even won somethings. people looked at my rig.... and where amazed with it. I found my place among them I am a Casemodder.

the last part started. I wanted to make something great. and so Fallout 2.0 was born. It was an upgrade have loved until now (actually I love it still).

But as I said earlier Time never stops and again its time to Upgrade.....


OK that wasn't meant to happen but if you are still here... Thanks for Reading.

Ill be making Fallout 2.0 into 2.1 as i told you all earlier. that means better.
But to make things better you have to understand them. my dad always told me. So in my turn i decided to tear Fallout 2.0 apart and make my self understand what i build years ago.(and kept running with repairs and replacement parts after that) enjoy the pictures.(sorry the are made with my Phone)http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2779436606_1548d64190_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2779441402_50a4c3b118_b.jpg
(^)I am going to clean that wire mess...I promise.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/2778590775_11ce9e37dd_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2778587469_89383c33ef_b.jpg

And finally my first design change to this case... (just mock up)http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2779444594_1b44b010ba_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2779443030_9cc6a3d783_b.jpg

I hope you all like what you see...

Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

The fan just fits lol.

[Cheron]

yes indeed Its a tight fit.. I will relocate the top Reservoir clamp to a bit higher point to make the installation a bit easier.

[Cheron]

Ok this is what i am going to do today..... as you can see I tore it down to the bone..http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2781049482_d389aa9631_b.jpg

I am going to clean the glue from the top where the Bottle caps used to be....
So I have room to draw some Air vents....
don't worry ill keep that Bottle cap reference to Fallout in. but more subtle this time.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2781051194_50bf67a4d8_b.jpg

And Also Ill start cutting the back for the fan is showed earlier.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2780192361_ce52fe9262_b.jpg

Ill be back later today to show results. I really want to get this done.
yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

A good start mate. That rear fan will help a lot for airflow. Have you even thought of mounting the res on the top of the case over the fans you will be installing there?

[Cheron]

yes I have thought of mounting the Res on top. but since it isn't in the way (and doesn't block airflow being rounded as it is) ill keep it on the back.

For the vents on the top there wont be Fans just openings with some mesh..

Like your Lexa the Air intake will be primary from below trough the Radiator. also there will be air moving in from the front where the old Radiator used to be.

So that brings us to 3X 120 mm intake fans and just 2 (one being the PSU fan) exit fans. with this in mind ill just vent the execs air trough the top.(with out a Fan. hot air will raise any way)

I have a new picture.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2780589445_fc33129cd2_b.jpg

yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

All taken apart, nice. Now the fun begins lol.

[DonT-FeaR]

cool this is the good part... :)

[Cheron]

Just Letting you all know Fallout 3 (the game) is coming to stores near you 28 Oct.(US) and 31 Oct. (EU).

So there is my dead line.....;)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Yep saw that on Tech Power Up today after school. That leaves you just over 2 months to get this all done.

[Cheron]

Ok I have some Pictures.

The vents in the top panel. there will be mesh in those holes.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2784400944_23aea3c0a9_b.jpg

Two extra holes in the back. both will be covered from within, with some mesh.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2784403336_13cdd47085_b.jpg

I also cut the hole for the 240 radiator. as you can see here, I primed it with the base coat.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2784408596_b83ed3e156_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/2784406004_d70c6d2056_b.jpg

here you can see the MB tray all painted satin black.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/2783556105_e08292904b_b.jpg

That is all I can show you today. for now I cant go on have to wait for parts.
But I'll be fabricating some smaller parts in the coming days.

Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Coming together (back together I should say) nicely.

[Cheron]

I have been sleeving a lot of cables in the past 2 days, also I have received my package of Watercooling parts(but no pictures of that yet).

I have been painting and Its getting a really old look atm(I will show that also later).

Now somethings I have pictures of. The Top panel.
The 2 vents on the top the rear of the car is the front of the case.

The model car is my version of the in Fallout 2 featured Highwayman. all rusted and its to bad you cant see it in its full glory, I have also made the interior worn(with patched up parts) its really cool.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2794249184_ea2531fe62_b.jpg

I have also installed the water block on the MB. here are some pictures.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2794254266_7dba09710b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2793406493_0a5fae50df_b.jpg

Did a test fit, the radiator in combination with the pump.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2793401159_ca6e4789b9_b.jpg

That's it for now.

Yours Cheron.

[DonT-FeaR]

nice car mate looks sweet

i would tell you to post more pics but i havent either so meh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Love what you have done to the car mate. Nice new EK water block. Loving this mod.

[DonT-FeaR]

omg i was a fallout shelter sign the other day

first time

the movie disturbia he has it on the door of his room :) love that movie

[Cheron]

just Pictures I am to tired to write anything down. more soon.... Enjoyhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2797651908_4bbd2a9225_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2796811013_08c20b0b6b_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2796812987_090fd4bac4_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2796816785_2fcac982da_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2796814857_9951f11e3b_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2796818631_3c1d873a9d_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2797665428_91ed84154c_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2796822555_e2253a9bf7_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2796824635_fe1477c2e1_b.jpg

That is what I have done today. i hope you can understand why I am tired.:)

Yours Cheron.

P.S. if you have questions concerning the pictures please ask and ill clarify.

[dfigravity]

That's a great looking fan bro...looks awesome through the mesh

[The boy 4rm oz]

Coming together really well mate. Nice work.

[DonT-FeaR]

nice looks sweet

[Cheron]

An Other update.

I have started installing all kinds of things only to discover I needed some space in certain parts of the case. so I had to relocate em. but with that done I thought maybe there are more things that do not fit. so started to test fit everything except the front panel(will change that front with certain parts in the coming days). but any hows.... some pictures.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2799899955_7fb360d53d_b.jpg

This is also something I have done, cut short all the bolts. So I could use those domed bolts

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2799903253_172e416f49_b.jpg

This is the top vent I have been talking about. The Hard drive will be seen trough this vent. You can also see some scratches I have made on the top of the case(first applied a layer of bondo and scratched that before it hardened). This will help me with the weathering of the case. The last 2 bolts near the back of the case are dummies only there for aesthetic reasons(they wont stay silver colored. but if you like it i might consider leaving em that way.)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2800757196_960a74b851_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2799910503_6c1a5959cc_b.jpg

And some closing shots for this post.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/2799917431_3d6d4e00e7.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2800760852_a615a7ccf8.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2799919375_335883611c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2799906925_6da7662ca1_b.jpg

On that last photo you can see I haven't cleaned the edges of that piece of Acrylic and i wont be doing that, since I am going to whether it. Like I did on the front.(when it was Fallout 2.0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2265173968_15d03040bd_b.jpg))

That was it for today.

Yours Cheron.

[Cheron]

Very small update. This is what I have done this evening. I made some expansion slot covers(or what ever the name) from some mesh. just take a look.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2803166077_34aef0bd96_b.jpg

Yours Cheron.

P.s. It looks like its likely becoming 3.0 instead of 2.1. :think: this thing is getting better than I anticipated.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Space is always an issue mate. Nothing some light modding can't fix. Slot covers look good.

[DonT-FeaR]

looks hell coolz nice work

[Cheron]

An other Update for you all. some pictures of the last test fit before Weathering the inside of this case.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2807708587_1607614812_b.jpg

Some tubes may seem bend but they aren't.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/2807709317_e8fa25d09f.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2807710067_3497717c78.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2808560950_268c21fc68.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2808561622_416c9c41fb.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2808562324_fae4f14cd4.jpg?v=0

Also I bought some goodies for this project. Wanna know whats inside (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2808567054_3d666c4353_b.jpg)?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2807714619_4f739b0d1c.jpg?v=0

This really "cool" HD will replace the old 320gb HD seen here. if you look closely you can see it through the (mesh)top vent.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2808563902_2ca42ef715.jpg?v=0

Also I bought 4 GB of Geil Black dragon ram it fits the new theme much better than the "old" blue colored Kingston ram.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/2807715449_8cb6958f39.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2807716269_204f098bfc_b.jpg

I hope I updated you with great info. and I really hope you still like it.
Feedback is much appreciated.

Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Dude that RAM is sweet. The water loop looks great. A bit restrictive with the elbow pieces but looking good.

[Cheron]

Maybe its restrictive but its only the CPU that needs cooling in this setup. and if it doesn't flow that fast it spends more time in the water block and radiator. so it will cool equally well I guess.

[Cheron]

I want to ask those of you who have played Fallout 1 and 2 what there favorite moments are? so I can maybe find some Inspiration for what i should do with the back panel where the Fallout shelter sign was.

thanks in advance.

Cheron.

[Cheron]

I have been Aging the Case in the last 2 days and I might say it getting there. unfortunately I don't have pictures of that progress yet, but I want to give you a little teaser. Remember this Fan controller....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2265173968_15d03040bd_b.jpg

The Blue back light didn't fit the theme and it never really did but i fixed that. I gave the back light that early 80's watch back light feel, and its green this time... picture later today.;)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Weathering is looking fantastic.

[DonT-FeaR]

lol you owned that weathering

[Cheron]

To Both of you.... that was actually the "old" situation. that picture was only for the purpose of showing you the "old" fan controller. which is soon to be known as the FanBoy 2200 (as "Vault-tec made it" like the PipBoy 2000).

Some pictures.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2821431120_3dbba0f14a.jpg?v=1220356013

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2821430088_0aa1372b9d.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2821432108_4dc1623291.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/2821432910_e7834eb96b.jpg?v=0

I hope to finish this Fan controller in the next two days. With that update I will also show the weathering of the case it self.

yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Lok ok gotcha now, still looked great BTW. The new front on the fan controller and the green LEDs look a lot better than the blue.

[Cheron]

thanks for the kind reply. if you still like this one you will surely like the new effects.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Can't wait.

[Cheron]

You all have to wait a little longer for weathering pictures. but I have something to show you all.

I have been busy with photoshop.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2828250752_7ab966be88_o.jpg
Note these are not to scale.

tell me what you like or don't like and your ideas are also welcome..

Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

I love the first one but I think the second one is a little "busy", a simpler design may be better because when you shrink it down it will be hard to read.

[Cheron]

Yes The boy 4rm oz. i think you have a point there. ill look into some extra ideas for the fan stickers.

[DonT-FeaR]

i agree with b4o looks cool but is to busy

[Cheron]

I found sometime to edit my plans. here they are.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2847525651_5b4fa6bc68.jpg?v=0

[The boy 4rm oz]

I think the new logo for the fans is far better. Far more simple and will be a lot easier to read once shrunk down.

[mittelmeier]

Awesome logos man. Can't wait to see them on the fan and controller.

[DonT-FeaR]

yea much better

[Cheron]

I has been a wile since I actually posted something about the case it self. I promised you all the new Weathering of this case(with out the front and side panels). so enjoy the pictures.

First some in progress pictures.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2872457560_d9cd7fc84b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/2871625885_636a5ba7ef.jpg?v=0

And this is the End result.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/2872462110_1f8fc4895e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2871631745_5326602775_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2871630337_91093d9079_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2872460540_046f2b52bf_b.jpg

With that done it was time to bring the hardware Home..... To bad I don't have pictures of me installing the hardware, but I would like to Say I got cough up installing it and thus forgot to take pictures. but with no further a due I present Fallout 2.1 with hardware at home.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2871632419_a1e5e5180f_b.jpg

This picture was taken just after the first 24 hours of leak testing. and i am pleased to say No leaks. (but I am testing still and No leaks. an other 12 hours to go and ill call it Safe)

And here a little teaser The "OLD" side panel on the "NEW" case. after thinking about using it as it is with new paint i decided to modify it further so it will match even better.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2871634205_ca2098fd21.jpg?v=0

So next up will be:


Soldering cables.
Install lights.
Make the Radiator fan "Cover"
Make the designed stickers.
Add the stickers to the fans.

That will finish the core of this Mod.
After that:


Motherboard side panel.
Windowed side panel.
Front of this Build.


And with that said ill wrap it up for this Update.

Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice weathering on the case mate, looks great.

[mittelmeier]

Looking great. The green coolant goes great with the paint on the case.

[985323]

looks great! cant wait to see what you dou next.

[DonT-FeaR]

nice work

[theshoeshineman]

This case is giving me a lot of idea's for a "mad max" case I want to do.

Really nice work!

[jdbnsn]

Dude, great mod!!! I was digging around and found some images that might add to the inspiration. I was a bit disappointed in the depth of Fallout 3 but I loved the atmosphere, very well conceived. Take a look at these...

Someone built a Pip-boy 2000:
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/fallout/111111-1.jpg


Evidently you can buy a Pip-Boy 3000 clock which if torn down would fit pretty nicely in your case design...
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/fallout/pip_boy_3000.jpg


This is off topic, but I just found some software that changes your PDA into a pip-boy! How cool is that?
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/fallout/pipboy2000.gif


And one thing that I think you should really try to work in there is a bobblehead or sticker of everybody's favorite icon......Pip-Boy!
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/fallout/fallout3.jpg

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/jdbnsn/fallout/PipBoy-1.gif

[The boy 4rm oz]

I love that clock, nice finds jdbnsn.

[DonT-FeaR]

i really like the first pic looks sweet.....

jase i see you are aproaching your 4000 post... :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Lol, yes very close, I NEED to get a life rofl.

[DonT-FeaR]

yea ya do...

[Cheron]

Thanks For the reply's. first of all i have been having loads of trouble with this Main Board. and i finally have a replacement. its still the Xfx 8200 but this time it is a disease free one. So Its about time I Finnish this Build.

So here is a small list of things o want to do Before i call this one done.


Add the 8800 GTX from Warlock into this Build. and add it to the water loop.
this asks for an extra Rad (an 120 GT stealth) which I'll mount to the front fan.

Mold the new front of this case. Also ill be replacing the fan controller with an new one.
Add dust covers to the fans.
Add Vault-tec logo to the motherboard side Side panel.
Add New case feet. (or not but i would like better ones)
Remake windowed side panel.
final weathering


I know I had great Sticker Ideas. but I wont be covering the the Fans and rad so they will stay like this. Also the sticker for the fan controller will be forgotten since I will be using a different one.

I hope you feel updated. thanks for reading and expect an update in 2 to 3 weeks.

Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Glad to see you haven't abandoned this build mate. I can't wait for some pics.

[Cheron]

It has been a wile. but i am back with some photos. First off all i have added the 8800gtx to this system. ill do and before after shot first the first is the 'old' situation then the new
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2871632419_a1e5e5180f_b.jpg

And New...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3244785292_8b8d1ff589_b.jpg
Sorry for the bad quality.

But i hope you can see I added an radiator to the front and that i have used less 90 degree turns.

More Pictures....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3243959035_039d49a692_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3244788108_91d0d45f0f_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3244789560_e44d2455aa_b.jpg

An other thing I like to show you is the destroyed front of the "Old" Fallout 2.0 pc mod.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3243953889_798d123715_b.jpg
With an new and improved Fan controller.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3244782842_7025ff5cd1_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3244780086_9b0f0e026f_b.jpg

And some dust filters to the bottom of this case (it needed them)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3243963569_c6ce0cd492_b.jpg

Next thing on my agenda is the Windowed side panel. It was like this.....http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2871634205_ca2098fd21.jpg?v=0

But you can wave it away as its currently in almost the same condition as the front of this case.... but sadly no pictures.

a short list of what to expect in upcoming updates.


Side panels. (both)
Front.
GFX card support.
last touches.


Stay close I might need advise...:)
Yours Cheron.

[Cheron]

Almost forgot.... a picture of the front with the radiator... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3244784036_031e50a3a1_b.jpg

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice work. The loop looks very clean.

[mittelmeier]

Looking good man. The loop looks a lot better now.

[DonT-FeaR]

looks awesome and cleaner now

[Drum Thumper]

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/TBCS_Group/Ichbin/Frontpage.jpg

Gratz!

[The boy 4rm oz]

Congratz on the front page mate.

[tk421storm]

Really nice work - I love fallout :)

[Cheron]

First of all Thanks to you all for sticking with me on this project.

I am really proud. making the front page with Fallout 2.1. it has done me good.
I have been away for some time and as some of you may know I have been "sick" in the past years but since its slowly going better with me. I am starting to work again as in the normal hours. but this leaves me battered in the evenings. so work on Fallout 2.1 is slow, but never forgotten.

I would like to thank this community for its support they have given on my projects. and in turn my projects kept me going.

I am just letting you all know its going to take some time but this project will see an finish. I want to work on it as much as i can my mind wants to but my body said no... for the past weeks.

when there is something to show. ill show it right away.

many thanks
Yours Cheron.

[Freakout]

dude awesome case i love what u did with it +rep

[Frenkie]

Really love this game. Your mod is excellent!

[Cheron]

I have some great news for those watching this thread. I am going to finish it in the coming weeks. why the optimism? yes I found the same case on which I based this mod. Now I can start from scratch with the side panels, and this is good news since the window I had cut in the old panel is larger, than the one ill be cutting now.

Stay close.
Yours Cheron.

[The boy 4rm oz]

That is very good news, I can't wait to see the results.

[Cheron]

It has been a wile an I haven't done much in the past time. but I can show some things I did although not much fun I had the 8800gtx replaced with an other one since it had a very bad coil whine. just some pictures of that proceeder. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3510695000_6380546bdc_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3510697020_5354c87e0e_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3510710522_7d05e32b75_b.jpg

I also replaced 2 of the 800 rpm fans with 1600 rpm fans to better handle the added temp load of the 8800gtx
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3510699316_ee63f0aeae_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3510712188_1456b3c9f9.jpg?v=0

an further addition to the case is a automatic fan controller. which can also power down the pc if needed. it has two digital sensors one for the CPU and one on the gfx card. also I added 4 analogue sensors to the whole. have a look.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3509895871_007f4f54bc_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3509907279_7b726ecd71_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3510738032_6a77cab259_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3509926369_4504440946_b.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3510742024_dd8826c761_b.jpg

that's it for now. just letting you all know it isn't forgotten. like the first two fallout games. they are still better than fallout3.;)

[DonT-FeaR]

very nice work mate looking good :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

Looking good, the new fan controller sounds great.

You used to have an ASUS 8800GTX didn't you, like me? Mine get a fair bit of coil whine but only when I am playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R, I dunno why lol.

[Cheron]

@ The boy 4rm oz: That is correct its an Asus 8800GTX (it Coil whines even on the desktop but in Fallout3 or any 3d app. its really bad) I replaced it with an Asus 8800GTX which doesn't coil whine.

The first one didn't coil whine to bad in the beginning but it evolved to something really bad.

Any way some pictures of the original case I bought a wile back.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3525888540_d9d1817dfb.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3525890466_e7718a091d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3525893964_c18cda30fa.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3525086635_ae8fd5af1b.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3525090075_795c81aa62.jpg?v=0

And finally Fallout 2.1 next to his kin, in its current state.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3525898060_191263f289.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3525899784_240ea3ee35.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3525095487_4bb3ced106.jpg?v=0

I have a day off tomorrow. ill be working on Fallout 2.1 for most of the day so I should make good progress tomorrow.

First up the side panels if I have extra time left ill be starting on the front.
While the current front panel reveals the DNA of the case. it wont be so for long. I will be squaring off the whole front to give it a more rugged look.

Yours Cheron.

[DonT-FeaR]

oh man that makes the case look alot cooler for no real reason! lol

thats a cool comparison.

[The boy 4rm oz]

You really did do a lot of work on the case to transform it into the beat it is today. I love it.

[Cheron]

I think I killed the MB again :( soo this is on hold again.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Killed it again? I jsut got my DFI LANParty board back, almost 2 months it was out :(. Have you tested each individual component? Have you checked your water blocks for shorts?

[Cheron]

Water block shorts you might be on to something ill have to look into that.(but i think it was my own fault like the first time.

Anyway I came in to tell you all, that I still plan on finishing it. even if it does not work(yet). Ill be dropping in a lighter GFX card since temps are way to high over 60 under load(CPU). This new GFX card will be air cooled like the first GFX card. also ill add a small fan(or two if I have room) to the NB those temps did soar to over 50 just before it died. I think that was my problem.

Any advice on what GFX card must be single slot since the radiator sits just below it

[The boy 4rm oz]

9800GT? that is still an upgrade over the 8800GTX but they are fairly cheap or see if you can find an 8800GT, they are on par with the GTX.

Have you checked your pump? for temps to soar like that it may have stopped working, or there may be a blockage in the tubes or radiator. You loop should be able to handle your hardware just fine, especially with all that coolant you have.

[Cheron]

true... but still those gfx and cpu temp have been like this since the 8800gtx so ill be dropping it and if you say the 9800gt or the 8800gt are better than the 8800GTX I think you haven't had a real chance to compare them. I have them all installed since I started this build.

But any how the pump works fine and NB temps are Air-cooled temps.

On the 9800gt part. I have one right here. sold the 8800GT unfortunately since it ran more stable but the 9800gt will do fine after I modified the heat sink of the NB to active cooling. (this will some how look real fallout I guess)

thanks for all your support.

Yours Cheron

[The boy 4rm oz]

The 8800GT can compete with the GTX, the 9800GT is basically a 8800GT with a die shrink, they are all very similar. The 8800GTX may score better in a benchmark but in gaming at lower resolutions the 8800GT is just as good and the 9800GT is better. The 8800GTX needs at least a 22" monitor to stretch it's legs. My brothers 8800GT can easily compete with my GTX.

[Cheron]

That is good to hear since it will be hooked up to a 17" screen. I will be adding the 9800gt to the case mod since I still have it.

anyway thanks for the reply

your Cheron.

[Cheron]

bad news. and its probably the end of this project. my girlfriend decided I killed to much hardware in this build(and I agree). so I salvaged the good parts and created a game pc for her.

with this said. maybe someday ill show you all what has become of this build but for now I cant make any promises

yours Cheron. I need a vacation.

[DonT-FeaR]

:(

go on vacation and come back modding :)

[The boy 4rm oz]

I thought you had the 9800GT to put in there mate? That's a real shame, I really liked this mod.

[Cheron]

that is correct but the MB is dead. until I have a new MB its not certain when I go back to this build.
I am planning something so heads up. first a vacation then check if there is money left and then return to something I love to finish.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Enjoy your trip, sounds like you need it.

[DonT-FeaR]

/\ yeah enjoy the trip mate

[Cheron]

I am Back and decided to keep away from this mod and leave it to our memory's. I have been planning something new and my holiday trip has been great for research. ill be starting on is soon so keep an eye out for my next project. I have great hopes for this project since it will feature hardware I haven't in use. this will help me greatly. its bye bye for this great learning experience and great mod, but its time to move on.

[The boy 4rm oz]

A real shame mate, I will keep an eye out for your new project ;).

[DonT-FeaR]

new mod wooo!