Project: Buddha's Palm -Sponsored by InWin

[TheGreatSatan]

This project is Sponsored by In Win

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Here's the case that In Win mailed me. It's called the Matrix (http://www.inwin-style.com/website/pd/pd_detail.php?iw_lanid=0&iw_name_id=9) and is a lot smaller than most other cases I've worked with.

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1050102.jpg

I start once I get my paint!

[raistnox]

buddha awesomeness i love that little fat guy

[TheGreatSatan]

This will be a little earlier with Enlightened Buddha, not so much fat happy Buddha whose belly you rub for good luck

[TheGreatSatan]

So here's the case

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And that's how big it is

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The side has a vent that comes off for easy cleaning. This one is staying off

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This is how the front opens

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The bottom has a bay for a card reader or something

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The back let's you guide all your cables through one slot at the bottom

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It can also be opened or removed

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At the bottom back are tabs

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You lift up the two tabs and pull out

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Then you remove the faceplate like any other case

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And only then can the side be taken off

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Here the case is standing on its back as I remove the 5.25 bay

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Then there's this plastic shroud. It's probably for the Processor air duct?

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And there's the inside

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[blueonblack]

Nice case, very different. Looks like an excellent base for your build.

[raistnox]

smart buddha is just as good as fat happy buddha

[FuzzyPlushroom]

"Fat happy Buddha" would have to be an A500.

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9546/inwinwm4.jpg

(I've had a couple myself. They're great aside from ventilation.)

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while, but I'm still working on it. I had my surgery and just haven't felt like putting pictures uup and stuff. Eventually I'll have a BIG update. I have finished painting and adding a window. I still have stenciling and adding bamboo to the side, among other things.

[TheGreatSatan]

I ordered some stenciling of chinese characters representing peace and hope. The window has been cut and the paint is on. I will not be using a clear coat because I want to avoid the shiny look left by it. I have bought a bunch of bamboo that I'm cutting for the case too.

EDIT: I also ordered a custom Window applique just for this mod from CrazyPC

[Airbozo]

TGS is back on the moddin' train!

[TheGreatSatan]

Yep, I've been gone a bit from it and now I'm finally refreshed enough to get back to work. Buddha's Palm will be first and I've already started on another called Per-Plexied.

[TheGreatSatan]

I'll paint the left side once I cut out the mesh for the window

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I cut out most of the mesh, but I still need to get it cleaned up

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I made the right side sky blue

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I bought some bamboo!

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And cut them to around 6 inches. Each cut didn't have to be exact. I think varying heights will look more natural

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It took a couple of hours to get enough made to cover approximately 18 inches. My hand is killing me!

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[x88x]

Nice. That'll make for an interesting affect, methinks.

[Loki]

Woow Bambooda? LOL
Great case, congrats on the little review :D and on the project!

[blueonblack]

+1 on the bamboo making an excellent effect, it'll be interesting to see what you do with it.

[TheGreatSatan]

I took the bamboo and added it to the side of the case

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[TheGreatSatan]

I photocopied my own hand

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/palm.jpg

I then sent the image to www.CrazyPC.com who cleaned the image up

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And made me some UV Window etches

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1050275.jpg

I cut out a small piece of Plexi

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And I cleaned up the window

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Then I carefully applied the image to the glass

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The blue is the UV color on the inside of the glass

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Here is from the outside

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And backlit with UV

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[Mushroom720]

Looking good! the best way ive found to cut bamboo is a pipe cutter(i used a cheesy handheld one) the window looks great keep it up

[x88x]

Looks good. Also, a nice personal touch. :D

[Loki]

It's nice, but I loved the x-ray effect you had in the firts hand picture :S

[TheGreatSatan]

I made the front bottom blue to match

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1050315.jpg

Then applied the glue and bamboo with the Chinese characters for HOPE

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Then I put the chinese charaters for PEACE on the left side

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[LiTHiUM0XiD3]

dont get me wrong.. its looking great.. but those "peaceful" characters almost look like they r spellin out in short a rather un-peaceful statement :P
(just the top 2)

looking great :)

[nevermind1534]

dont get me wrong.. its looking great.. but those "peaceful" characters almost look like they r spellin out in short a rather un-peaceful statement :P

I just noticed that after your comment lmao

[TheGreatSatan]

I stared at it for a while before it finally became clear...

[TheGreatSatan]

I put the case back together.

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[x88x]

I like it. Simple, understated, but not unnoticeable.

[Trace]

I like it!

[TheGreatSatan]

Thanks guys