Please Help!

[megamodman]

Hi everyone

I have never modded before but i am a super geek and really want to get into it.I dont have much money but i am thinking of modding cases then selling on ebay to make money.

my question is what are cheap mods that a first time modder can do.

p.s. i have been looking at stealth drives and window mods.

[Liquid_Scope_99]

Hello megamodman, Welcome i havent been modding very long eithier i just started not to long ago my first Mod that i posted .
In my honest opinion your on the right track Window mods are cheap ,and Stealthing a drive . Sleeving the psu good kits are around twenty bucks.
even painting a case can be done pretty cheap.
To me a good window mod with a a cold cathode here and a nice led fan there look awesome .
Mind you later on some of the REAL modders will come in and can be more help than me .
I cant remember who it was that told me . There are some great themed Mods.
People do them on there favorite bands , shows ,sports teams , Movies and one of my favorites .
I guess the first mod i saw that gave me the fever was http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8543&page=2
Tech_Daddy's BossFX-57 that mod blew me away the first tiem i saw it .
Well im just babbling now i will shut up and let the real modders talk lol

[megamodman]

Hello megamodman, Welcome i havent been modding very long eithier i just started not to long ago my first Mod that i posted .
In my honest opinion your on the right track Window mods are cheap ,and Stealthing a drive . Sleeving the psu good kits are around twenty bucks.
even painting a case can be done pretty cheap.
To me a good window mod with a a cold cathode here and a nice led fan there look awesome .
Mind you later on some of the REAL modders will come in and can be more help than me .
I cant remember who it was that told me . There are some great themed Mods.
People do them on there favorite bands , shows ,sports teams , Movies and one of my favorites .
I guess the first mod i saw that gave me the fever was http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8543&page=2
Tech_Daddy's BossFX-57 that mod blew me away the first tiem i saw it .
Well im just babbling now i will shut up and let the real modders talk lol

thanks alot for that advice it helps alot

btw i call anyone who has modded at all a "real modder" plus you gave great advice.by sleaving the psu do you mean sleaving the wires? or something else

[billygoat333]

yes that is what he means, sleeving the wires to make them look a lot nicer. :)

[megamodman]

can anyone give me a link to a guide on how to wire mulitiple leds together?

[blueonblack]

Look around, use the handy "search" box on the right side there and you can find all sorts of help here, including LOTS of LED references.

On the business side, you're liable to have a tough go of it, unless you can get your cases and modding supplies DIRT cheap. Don't get me wrong, they're out there, cases for free in trash dumpsters even, but be aware of that when you buy your supplies. Cathode tubes and fans can be had very cheap from the right places, just look around. And Liquid was right about the themes, you'll probably sell more if they're based on a popular theme, even if it's just the colors Nvidia or even a popular sports team uses.

Just things to think about.

[megamodman]

thanks for the advice :).

does anyone have any other advice or cheap mods

[blueonblack]

One easy point: If you make a mod with a window (especially to sell), paint the inside. You don't have to use expensive paint, and it will make a HUGE difference in the appearance of the case.

[jdbnsn]

I don't want to sound discouraging, but the world is a wash with cheap mods and pre-modded cases and I doubt there is much money in it unless you plan on very large scale production. There probably is money to be made on high-quality manufactering on a smaller scale, but you will be competeing with Chinese made similar components and cases which will be sold for less than you will be able to afford compete with and will be much more readily available. If I were you, I'd start modding some stuff for nothing more than the fun and experience you get out of it and if there is an industry in your product it will emerge on it's own. I've just seen so many people try to make a quick buck with this artform and have seen just about all of them (some amazingly talented) disappointed with the market. Just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

-Jon

[BuzzKillington]

Maybe for friends as well. "Hey, I'll put a window on your case for 20 bucks."

Also, be prepared for starting out to be a little more costly than you may think.

[megamodman]

ok thanks for advice

[Liquid_Scope_99]

Also something you could do is mod a couple if cases for yourself and then when your friends come over that may help you get a little word of mouth.
I am trying to get started doing pc repair i work a few pc's and get paid for it i also do a lot for free i have a yes i know boooo premod and people have never seen anything like it there blown away and it dosent look that good to me lol.

[megamodman]

also what magazines are good for the price?

I want one shows you mods aswell or other tut's on how to do cool **** with your computer aswell

p.s. i have been looking at custom PC http://www.amazon.com/Custom-PC/dp/B000AMXXF2/ref=pd_ts_mag_61?ie=UTF8&s=magazines

[Liquid_Scope_99]

Ok here is my Disclamier i Bought this book Maximum PC Guide to Extreme PC Mods .
Way before i had started coming here thats how i found out about this site .
It was written by Crimson sky the owner of this site it really Beleive it is as good a book as your going to find on modding Thats just my opinion .
The Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials section here has some great tuts .
I wired my first leds by a tut in there and with SGTM help and al lwent well .

[megamodman]

where can i get crimson sky's book?

[199Crazy]

hello my good friend and fellow modder! one of the best places to get some EASY TO DO mod parts is http://www.mnpctech.com/casemodstore.html they pride them self in easy to do custom modding. they have a YouTube channel and they so some really trick and custom stuff. and a kick ass work shop. here is the YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/MonsterMawd they do some tutorials on there products they sell. i have bought from them before and i love the quality! GRADE "A" PRODUCT!!!!!!

MNPCTech FTW!!!!

[Luke122]

I believe Paul's book is available on Amazon.com

*EDIT*
http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-PC-Guide-Extreme-Mods/dp/0789731924/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255022325&sr=8-1