NMC, No Mas de Cien ( no more than one hundred )

[ArgOs]

this mod was created for another site competition, whit particular rules, like, do not spend more than $ 99 or using only three colors to paint the generic PC case, purple, black and green.
how my English is not very good, you're going to see many photos.
First step: select the generic cabinet, I have several to choose.

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-001.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-001.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-002.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-002.jpg)

everything is dismantled
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-003.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-003.jpg)

the rear plate moved toward the middle
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-006.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-006.jpg)

cleared for better ventilation
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-007.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-007.jpg)

reinforce the structure with aluminum angles
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-009.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-009.jpg)

Select another PC front
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-010.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-010.jpg)

Cutting Line
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-011.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-011.jpg)

At the top of the case draw the letters NMC, rounded at the corners.

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-013.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-013.jpg)

I Cut it with the Dremel
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-014.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-014.jpg)

the cut cleanly separates :D
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-015.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-015.jpg)

[Indybird]

Looks like you're off to a good start. So why are you moving the motherboard tray forward?

-Indybird

[nevermind1534]

I would have liked the insanely deep case.

[ArgOs]

because I need moving the motherboard tray forward, for more free place in backside, be patient :whistler:

[Xtrykr]

Wow, impressive job with moving the backside towards the center without warping the dimensions. How did you pop out the rivets without denting?

[x88x]

Looks interesting.


Wow, impressive job with moving the backside towards the center without warping the dimensions. How did you pop out the rivets without denting?

A drill works great for that. ;)

[Xtrykr]

ah!

[msmrx57]

Interesting project. Definitely going to watch this.

[ArgOs]

Thank you all

Looks interesting.



A drill works great for that. ;):up:

yes, and carefully

Next step for today. I strength-structure in place where will the power supply.
First Court the metal, to pass the power supply
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-021.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-021.jpg)

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-022.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-022.jpg)

I cut the aluminum angle along, you'll see for what.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-023.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-023.jpg)

then I cut the front to put a 120mm fan.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-024.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-024.jpg)

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-025.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-025.jpg)

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-026.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-026.jpg)

second to the new front was fitted covers the bays, covered the power button and pinned joints in the bays with putty

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-027.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-027.jpg)

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-028.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-028.jpg)

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-029.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-029.jpg)

I painted it with white spray, two layers and then four layers of purple spray

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-030.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-030.jpg)

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-031.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-031.jpg)

[x88x]

Heheh, yeah, get rid of those drivebays. Who needs them. :P

[Zeroignite]

That is an especially eye-catching color purple. I like it.

[biggoofy]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[ArgOs]

Hi, now, new holes
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-041.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-041.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-042.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-042.jpg)

and now a surprise, Do you think that do not have a CD player? look (more holes :grin: )

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-032.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-032.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-033.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-033.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-034.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-034.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-035.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-035.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-036.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-036.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-037.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-037.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-038.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-038.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-039.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-039.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-040.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-040.jpg)
I cut one side
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-047.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-047.jpg)

mmm ... who do you think of this front?
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-043.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-043.jpg)
is very long, I need to cut it.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-044.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-044.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-045.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-045.jpg)
and paste now.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-046.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-046.jpg)

seal the holes with putty to the other side.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-048.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-048.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-049.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-049.jpg)
:up:

[Loki]

Hey ArgOs!! it's time to show our friends from TBCS the finished mod!!

[ArgOs]

thanks
NMCity side.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-068.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-068.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-069.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-069.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-070.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-070.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-071.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-071.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-072.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-072.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-073.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-073.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-074.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-074.jpg)
spray paint the side of purple and black, the side will have an Art Deco style as Bioshock.

http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-065.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-065.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-067.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-067.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-056.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-056.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-075.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-075.jpg)

some pictures with the LEDs on
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-057.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-057.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-058.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-058.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-059.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-059.jpg)
I show many pictures and few words because my English is not good, sorry. :facepalm:
the power suply
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-050.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-050.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-051.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-051.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-052.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-052.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-061.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-061.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-060.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-060.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-062.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-062.jpg)
:up:

[x88x]

Great work. I love the side panel! The LEDs really make it shine (pardon the pun :P ). It looked a bit odd before turning them on, with the white behind the clear sections, but with them on it looks awesome.

[Loki]

That's what I was talking about!! Keep on showing us that awesome work!

[ArgOs]

thank you:up:
some pictures
Mod new city backside.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-076.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-076.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-077.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-077.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-078.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-078.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-079.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-079.jpg)
I painted the case fluorescent green inside and purple on the top.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-080.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-080.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-081.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-081.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-082.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-082.jpg)
I covered the hole with metal mesh.
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-083.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-083.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-084.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-084.jpg)
green acrylic oval
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-085.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-085.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-086.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-086.jpg)
the CD player
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-095.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-095.jpg)
moteherboard bracket
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-088.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-088.jpg)
Rubber protection
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-087.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-087.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-089.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-089.jpg)
new front or back side :D
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-090.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-090.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-091.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-091.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-092.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-092.jpg)
http://argosmod.com/Miniaturas/NMC-094.jpg (http://argosmod.com/Mimod/NMC-094.jpg)

[StormRider]

o__O' = impressed. very, very impressed

[x88x]

You've got an interesting front/back reversal going there. I like it. :D

[ArgOs]

I do what I can, I will try to upload some photos to upload everything
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2931/nmc128.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/nmc128.jpg/)
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1111/nmc126.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/nmc126.jpg/)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/8196/nmc123.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/nmc123.jpg/)
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2271/nmc122.th.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/nmc122.jpg/)
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3031/nmc120.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/nmc120.jpg/)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6900/nmc118.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/nmc118.jpg/):up:

[x88x]

Nice. I like the Art Deco fin on the front, it's a nice touch.

[ArgOs]

Thank you
More images
http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8713/nmc144.th.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/nmc144.jpg/)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4616/nmc143.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/i/nmc143.jpg/)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8324/nmc141.th.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/nmc141.jpg/)
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/2449/nmc138.th.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/nmc138.jpg/)
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9681/nmc134.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/nmc134.jpg/)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/372/nmc131.th.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/nmc131.jpg/)
and a video
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[SXRguyinMA]

that thing looks amazing! nice work!

[msmrx57]

Very nice!!! :up: Love that side panel with the logo lit up.

[Jolly-Swagman]

Awesome luv how the green plexi looks like a backbone1 Well done Argos

[ArgOs]

I'm glad you like my work, thank you.