Couch3ater
10-18-2008, 06:29 PM
Hey yall. I don't really know how to start this out, but I would imagine its pointless to say that this is my first mod of any kind. It's not entirely thought out yet, so suggestions on what to do next would be welcome! That being said, let's get to the case!
So. Some time ago, when I was just a wee lad, I decided to undertake the process of building my first computer. Two hours later, I had finished. That was easy, I thought to myself. A few years later I grew old of the case and purchased a Cooler Master Centurion. I love the case, and I think I'll keep it the way it is. Maybe a few minor mods here and there, but nothing major. The old case, on the other hand, was just a hunk of plastic begging to be torn to bits. So, when I finally got the courage to pick up a power tool, I happily obliged. Unfortunately, I hadn't the sense to take before pictures of what the case looked like, so, me being the creative little punk that I am, whipped up this picture. (Yes, it's horrendous...)
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/OldViewJoke.jpg
All jokes aside, the case looked SIMILAR to that. Mind you, it wasn't exactly that case. The front panel is plastic, as you'll see in the future pics. The handle was there and sat in the oval on the top panel that you will see in future pics. But, that aside, here's what I've got at this point in time.
Front w/o Panel:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/FrontView1.jpg
Note that the top panel is separating from the rest of the case. I'll have to think of some way to latch that down before finishing the case. Probably just a rivet will do the trick.
Top w/o Panel:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/TopView1.jpg
Cut with a jigsaw. Not bad for a first cut if I do say so myself. This was pre-sanding. I sanded the edges down so they are no longer as rough.
Mock Up w/ Panels:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/AltView1.jpg
Just because I couldn't wait to see what this bad boy would look like put together, I threw all the panels on there. This is pre-sanding as well, so as you can plainly see, the case WAS blue. The oval type shape visible on the top panel is where the handle was placed. That was dremeled off in the early stages of the project. I'll have another update in a few minutes or so. I need to go photograph the past week's work.
P.S. Pardon the poor image quality. I'm using my mom's crappy digital camera from eons ago.
Well... Until next time... Which should be about an hour from now. XD
-Couch3ater
So. Some time ago, when I was just a wee lad, I decided to undertake the process of building my first computer. Two hours later, I had finished. That was easy, I thought to myself. A few years later I grew old of the case and purchased a Cooler Master Centurion. I love the case, and I think I'll keep it the way it is. Maybe a few minor mods here and there, but nothing major. The old case, on the other hand, was just a hunk of plastic begging to be torn to bits. So, when I finally got the courage to pick up a power tool, I happily obliged. Unfortunately, I hadn't the sense to take before pictures of what the case looked like, so, me being the creative little punk that I am, whipped up this picture. (Yes, it's horrendous...)
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/OldViewJoke.jpg
All jokes aside, the case looked SIMILAR to that. Mind you, it wasn't exactly that case. The front panel is plastic, as you'll see in the future pics. The handle was there and sat in the oval on the top panel that you will see in future pics. But, that aside, here's what I've got at this point in time.
Front w/o Panel:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/FrontView1.jpg
Note that the top panel is separating from the rest of the case. I'll have to think of some way to latch that down before finishing the case. Probably just a rivet will do the trick.
Top w/o Panel:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/TopView1.jpg
Cut with a jigsaw. Not bad for a first cut if I do say so myself. This was pre-sanding. I sanded the edges down so they are no longer as rough.
Mock Up w/ Panels:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Couch3ater/Computer%20Stuff/AltView1.jpg
Just because I couldn't wait to see what this bad boy would look like put together, I threw all the panels on there. This is pre-sanding as well, so as you can plainly see, the case WAS blue. The oval type shape visible on the top panel is where the handle was placed. That was dremeled off in the early stages of the project. I'll have another update in a few minutes or so. I need to go photograph the past week's work.
P.S. Pardon the poor image quality. I'm using my mom's crappy digital camera from eons ago.
Well... Until next time... Which should be about an hour from now. XD
-Couch3ater