Kingster
05-01-2006, 03:12 AM
This is my second attempt at modding a computer case, i am not a professional just a regular guy trying to make a impressive case for himself.
I pulled this thing out of a computer junkyard.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 1.jpg/view
I used a hand cutter for the door which you can see.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 2.jpg/view
I was told that if you color the inside the case a lighter color it will help with heating and since I live in Canada and our summer temps are always changing i find it sometimes challeging to cool my machine down.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 3.jpg/view
I wasnt too sure of what i was going to do after i painted it.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 4.jpg/view
I new for sure with this case i could get better cooling because of its layout.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 6.jpg/view
So since i do know how to draw somewhat i decided that i will give it my own personalty with my own artwork.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 7.jpg/view
I used fine line tape which you can get at any auto store, same type of tape they use for making custom flames on cars.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 8.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 9.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 10.jpg/view
I am really good at using dots in my drawings so i thought i would try it on my computer case, i think it turned out well.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 11.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 12.jpg/view
Once i finished all my drawings i added some gloss finish to it to give that extra shine.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 14.jpg/view
So the front of it i wasnt too sure of what i was exactly going to do either make it a cdrom case from hell or add lights or fans to the front so i fooled around with different ideas 2 or 3 times before i figured out what suited the case best plus for cooling i had to think of the air flow also.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 16.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 17.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 19.jpg/view
Its about 97% done now, i just need to finish the door on the side to cover up the space and add a few more lights to it. Got to add some power knobs for the front.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 21.jpg/view
I will post more when i finally get it finished. The color did drop the temps down by 4 degrees and the cpu at 5 degrees and thats using the factory fan and heatsink still.
http://s2.supload.com/free/norm 012-20060501030552.jpg/view
Thanks for looking
Kingster
I pulled this thing out of a computer junkyard.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 1.jpg/view
I used a hand cutter for the door which you can see.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 2.jpg/view
I was told that if you color the inside the case a lighter color it will help with heating and since I live in Canada and our summer temps are always changing i find it sometimes challeging to cool my machine down.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 3.jpg/view
I wasnt too sure of what i was going to do after i painted it.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 4.jpg/view
I new for sure with this case i could get better cooling because of its layout.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 6.jpg/view
So since i do know how to draw somewhat i decided that i will give it my own personalty with my own artwork.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 7.jpg/view
I used fine line tape which you can get at any auto store, same type of tape they use for making custom flames on cars.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 8.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 9.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 10.jpg/view
I am really good at using dots in my drawings so i thought i would try it on my computer case, i think it turned out well.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 11.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 12.jpg/view
Once i finished all my drawings i added some gloss finish to it to give that extra shine.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 14.jpg/view
So the front of it i wasnt too sure of what i was exactly going to do either make it a cdrom case from hell or add lights or fans to the front so i fooled around with different ideas 2 or 3 times before i figured out what suited the case best plus for cooling i had to think of the air flow also.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 16.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 17.jpg/view
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 19.jpg/view
Its about 97% done now, i just need to finish the door on the side to cover up the space and add a few more lights to it. Got to add some power knobs for the front.
http://s2.supload.com/free/Step 21.jpg/view
I will post more when i finally get it finished. The color did drop the temps down by 4 degrees and the cpu at 5 degrees and thats using the factory fan and heatsink still.
http://s2.supload.com/free/norm 012-20060501030552.jpg/view
Thanks for looking
Kingster