AMD's Bulldozer Tribute PC - FINISHED!

[TheGreatSatan]

Sponsored by:

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

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/ocz_logo1.jpg.w300h102.jpg

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

I've been running this through my head since the begining of the year. I knew that AMD would soon be releasing an eight core CPU code-named: Bulldozer. I also knew that I had to do a tribute mod too.

I hoping to get with the stores' AMD rep and maybe acquire a sponsorship from AMD once the chip is released. Then I can fill it with components and display it in the store for customers to gawk at. :)

My very first sketches have always started with the Cooler Master HAF 912.

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/haf912.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090211.jpg

Within a few minutes I quickly stripped the whole thing down

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My choice of paint just has to be John Deere Yellow

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090215.jpg

And it goes on easy and looks incredible

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I always love to have strong contrasting colors within the case

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090226.jpg

I also strive for color consistency with matching bay drive covers too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090227.jpg

Then I stack two Cooler Master 120mm fans for the intake

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090228.jpg

I didn't recolor the black plastic because it was already perfect

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I'll be customizing the right panel next

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More to Come

[x88x]

Nice. Love that yellow.

[Fuganater]

Yet another good looking mod!

[Notyab]

I want to see massive tires on the side that roll and giant bucket attached to the front somehow :)

[OvRiDe]

Nice start.. The HAF 912 is a great choice, but when I read the title, it just seemed like this case would have been a better fit.. :)

http://www.gmc.co.kr/english/images/products/r4_img03.jpg

http://www.gmc.co.kr/english/programs/read.php?board=PRODUCTS&uid=51&category=11&depth2=25

A Bulldozer for a Bulldozer! :D

Looking forward to seeing what you have in store!

[x88x]

I want to see massive tires on the side that roll and giant bucket attached to the front somehow :)

Pff, forget rolling wheels, I wanna see them drive the thing around! :D

[TheGreatSatan]

It will be getting treads and a front scoop too

[TheGreatSatan]

As usual, I painted the DVD drive too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090243.jpg

[AmEv]

Let's see, what'll come out first, this mod completed, or the processor????

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm fine with the mod being completed first. I'm hoping to send pics of the case to them so they'll give me a Proc to use for it

[BS Mods]

This is my kind of build!

Love the yellow. You cannot go wrong with yellow and black....ever. It's a great combo.

Can't wait to see what you have in mind for the scoop.

[TheGreatSatan]

I cut the window out

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090245.jpg

And slapped on a coat of paint

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090246.jpg

[OvRiDe]

What are you going to use around the window, I think some black c-channel will really make that pop!

[TheGreatSatan]

I never use anything around the window

[OvRiDe]

Gotcha.. I was looking at Fuga's Carbon XBOX windows and thinking that would look really cool on this case with the yellow and the black.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a190/Fuganater987/Xbox%20360%20Carbon%20Fiber/DSC07220.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

Time to work on the right panel. I'm going to be adding a couple of intake fans. The first is a slim 120mm behind the processor

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090248.jpg

I cut from the inside out as to not damage the paint if I lose control of the hole saw

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My fan of choice is usually made by Scythe

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Here it is mounted. Because I went with a larger 120mm fan, I'll need to put the panel on first then screw it in place. The size of the fan interferes with the panels' slide latch

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090252.jpg

I'll dress up the outside soon enough

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090253.jpg

But first I'll need to cut out a spot for a 92mm fan behind the hard drive cage. Unfortunately, I don't have a hole saw that size available just yet...

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090251.jpg

[Twigsoffury]

I'm fine with the mod being completed first. I'm hoping to send pics of the case to them so they'll give me a Proc to use for it

Needs some AMD Bulldozer logos or such.

[TheGreatSatan]

They're coming

[TheGreatSatan]

I was thinking....

I've asked this question to some people that I work with and they all have the same answer. When you see a bulldozer how does it look? Everyone says that it looks terrible. Rusted, dirty, chipping paint, and abused. Why would I make this case appear as anything different than how a real bulldozer looks?

I've decided to roughen it up a bit. I'll sand the paint off in some areas, and I'll be adding some stripes to break up the plain yellow patterns too.

[Fuganater]

Bill Owen always said to use a red scotch brite pad to rough up paint. But he always did it in his videos when the paint was curing. Not already dried.

[AmEv]

Bill Owen:

The guy that introduced me to case modding.

[TheGreatSatan]

What about rust? Is there an easy way to simulate it?

[Fuganater]

Bill has a video on that. He used a store bought "rust paint set". It has 2 different types that you paint on.

IDK how it will look in pieces but I know it looks good on a whole case. Might have to airbrush on the sections of rust.

[SXRguyinMA]

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[xr4man]

What about rust? Is there an easy way to simulate it?

i have to give the same advice i always do on "weathering" effects. check out what the model railroaders use for weathering the locomotives and cars. there are some amazing and easy to use rust products out there. just remember that a lot of times less is more.

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm going to adding vents to the side panel that I want to add a little rust to. Also, around the treads that I'll be putting underneath the case

[TheGreatSatan]

I've picked up OCZ and Enermax as sponsors on this project!:banana:

[TheGreatSatan]

I picked up this excavator ride on toy at K-Mart for $40

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090254.jpg

Of which I removed the base with treads

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And it's a perfect fit!!:banana: I just have to touch up the paint.

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Then I got this air vent at Lowes for $6

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It just needed to be cut to fit the right panel CPU intake

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And then a little paint to match

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[Notyab]

those wheels look awesome dude :) did you goto the ghetto kmart by us? lol

[xr4man]

i was wondering how you were going to do the treads. brilliant!

[Fuganater]

I like it so far. Just got to clean up the cuts on that Grille

[TheGreatSatan]

^ I will definitely get to it. Although, the metal is really thin and bendy and not easy to cut straight lines on. But I have another idea


those wheels look awesome dude :) did you goto the ghetto kmart by us? lol

I went to a ghetto K-Mart in Saint Louis.

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I used several rivets to attach the case to the treaded base

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But then I realized that I choked off the PSU's air intake

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So, I decided to drill out the holes in the plastic. I can't quite get the drill into all of the holes, but I'll have a really awesome power supply provided by Enermax that will have no trouble getting enough air

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090265.jpg

[SXRguyinMA]

you need to motorize those treads :D

you could always just put the PSU in with the fan facing up as well

[TheGreatSatan]

AMD is sponsoring this project!!

:banana::banana::banana:

[Fuganater]

Finally lol.

[BS Mods]

Looks great man.

Maybe you can ride it down hills .. lol

[Notyab]

AMD is sponsoring this project!!

:banana::banana::banana:

Nice. Something better end up motorized ;) I looked at toysrus while I was there with the kid and they didn't have anything good constructor wise.

[Twigsoffury]

The inside deal of them tracks ought to be black.

or filled with bondo some some sort of AMD logo along it like those kamatsu's

[TheGreatSatan]

I know. There's still more to do everywhere
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I bought a new 92mm hole saw

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090266.jpg

And then cut the second intake

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The hard drive intake is perfect, but the CPU wound up being a bit off

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I added the vent. I still need to bondo the edges and paint the hinges yellow

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I'll still have to paint the other grill yellow too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090273.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

I bought this bulldozer shovel off ebay. It came from a Tonka T-9.

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090286.jpg

As you see it'll be a perfect fit

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First I trimmed off the excess.....

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.....to make it attach to the front bezel and not the side panel. That way it won't interfere with the sliding door

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I spent a while sanding off the 40 year old paint and rust

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Then gave it a nice smooth coat of new black paint

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090295.jpg

Next I'll be cutting the panel striping

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090292.jpg

And adding the number 8 to the left panel. What do you think it signifies?

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[xr4man]

8GHz?


do i win?

[SXRguyinMA]

8 is for the octa-core Bulldozer procs :D

[TheGreatSatan]

Yes! But 8GHz would be even cooler! :banana:

I added the number eight and some striping to the lefft side

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090298.jpg

I got back to finishing the vents, but still need to fix the edges and stripe this side too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090300.jpg

[Fuganater]

Ya the stripes look awesome.

[xr4man]

lookin' sharp.

[AmEv]

For an 8-year old son/daughter/sibling/niece/nephew/other relative?

[TheGreatSatan]

Uh, no. For AMD, Enermax, and OCZ who want to see this bad ass machine on display at the Micro Center where I work for the holiday season
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I attached the shovel to the front bezel

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090302.jpg

And that's on.

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Still more to do, for sure

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm using this putty stuff that turns to near steel when dry

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090308.jpg

Once cut and molded, I roll it into long strings like putty

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And place it along the vent edges

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Once dry, it'll get painted yellow as well and appear to be welding seams

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Now I have to finish the striping. I'm using sport stripes for a car. I cut it out into three 40mm strips

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And that's all

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[TheGreatSatan]

I painted the seams and rivets to match the rest

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090321.jpg

Does anyone have any idea of what colors to use here?

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[SXRguyinMA]

I'd go black on the background and silver or rusty brown on the "W" shaped frame rail and the springs, or do black background and leave the frame and springs yellow?

[Notyab]

Need to make them look dated somehow. Black outline everything in there as well.

Is this going to roll? If not maybe make some mud on the wheels and shovel so it doesnt look so "new" ?

[TheGreatSatan]

It's going to be on the countertop at work and it does roll, but I don't want people trying to roll it.

[TheGreatSatan]

So, I started painting the treads. First I went all black.

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090323.jpg

Then I started the silver.

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I need more exacting brushes, so I'll have to finish tomorrow

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[TheGreatSatan]

I painted the front undercarriage black

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Then finished the paint on the left side treads. That's all I'm doing on the treads. I think they look best without any yellow.

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More to come

[TheGreatSatan]

Today I received a gift from OCZ.

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And I picked up a fan bus

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And now it's time for some paint

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[TheGreatSatan]

Now that it's dry I put the switches back on

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And put it in the bay

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[Notyab]

I thought about it today, can you get a big exhaust pipe coming out the top? Every time you see one start up you get that big puff of black smoke from the top exhaust.


Looking good man!

[TheGreatSatan]

I've been looking at that and finding a way to replicate the smoke too

Here's the parts list thus far:

Gigabyte 990FXA-UD5
AMD FX-8120
16GB Crucial Ballistix
Radeon 6950
1TB Revo Hybrid
850 Watt Enermax 80 Platinum

Not sure about cooling yet

[SXRguyinMA]

for cooling maybe an H80, paint it yellow and front-mount the radiator just like a heavy machinery one?

http://img.xpshou.com/photo/ps231431/komatsu_bulldozer_d155a_2_radiator_assy.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/files.posterous.com/hwequipment/aZtSWVvTyy0vsnfkZ8F5q68SA4FVO5pRlabioeX3me9Rx1JJl6 zAdOeLQV8m/2005_Caterpillar_D11R-0989-a.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJFZAE65UYRT34AOQ&Expires=1318054538&Signature=sLKplvtF4Kw67eHKYrWOvdF7YkE%3D

[AmEv]

Fog machine?

[SXRguyinMA]

like Bob's wood stove mod :D

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showpost.php?p=311797&postcount=83

[TheGreatSatan]

My Video card arrived courtesy of Gigabyte

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090350.jpg

[Notyab]

for cooling maybe an H80, paint it yellow and front-mount the radiator just like a heavy machinery one?

http://img.xpshou.com/photo/ps231431/komatsu_bulldozer_d155a_2_radiator_assy.jpg

http://s3.amazonaws.com/files.posterous.com/hwequipment/aZtSWVvTyy0vsnfkZ8F5q68SA4FVO5pRlabioeX3me9Rx1JJl6 zAdOeLQV8m/2005_Caterpillar_D11R-0989-a.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJFZAE65UYRT34AOQ&Expires=1318054538&Signature=sLKplvtF4Kw67eHKYrWOvdF7YkE%3D

that would look dope!

[TheGreatSatan]

Can you paint a Rad?

[slaveofconvention]

As long as you don't put on so much paint it clogs it, there's no reason not to paint 'em

[TheGreatSatan]

I am considerinmg W/C, but lack the funding. I've been thinking of asking Swiftech for a sponsorship maybe?

[Fuganater]

You can try. EK has still been doing sponsorships but the gear is less than normal. Although I still got about $350 worth out of them. Bitspower takes FOREVER to deliver so I wouldn't even approach them unless your were in the planing stage.

[TheGreatSatan]

Apparently AMD wasn't sure how serious I was about this project and if I had even started yet. So I sent them some pics of my current status. Just got word back this morning that they will be sending me their top processor, the FX-8150!

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp143/TheGreatSatan/fx8150.jpg

[Fuganater]

http://www.hypmania.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/epic-win.jpg

[Notyab]

Apparently AMD wasn't sure how serious I was about this project and if I had even started yet. So I sent them some pics of my current status. Just got word back this morning that they will be sending me their top processor, the FX-8150!

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp143/TheGreatSatan/fx8150.jpg

Damn dude, nice score! Now you must water cool it :)

[TheGreatSatan]

I want to...

...you got any money?

[Notyab]

I want to...

...you got any money?

i did, until my car came up with maintenance due yesterday... 600 bucks later. stupid bmw.


how much is the one your looking at?

[TheGreatSatan]

Probably 300 or so. I'm working on another sponsor...

[Aldersan]

Yay gogo sponsors!

[Notyab]

Probably 300 or so. I'm working on another sponsor...

damn... worst case you could always do a cheaper one like the antec kuhler?

[TheGreatSatan]

I want green liquid. I want to see it!

[SXRguyinMA]

You can see it just fine with this :D

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1444&ID=1776

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/ProductBanner/liquid_cooling/CL-W0175.jpg

[AmEv]

Karma??? lol

[TheGreatSatan]

No, cuz it's not FREE

[Aldersan]

I think I have some of that neon green tubing from my old thermaltake kits somewhere..I should look next time I head home

EDIT: checking online it looks like its a little less than 4m each, so I'd have short of 8m if you're interested (provided I kept it lol)

[TheGreatSatan]

Don't worry about it

[TheGreatSatan]

Just ordered 16GB (4 x 4GB) of 1600MHz Corsair Vengeance!

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

[Aldersan]

Nice!

[TheGreatSatan]

So I figured out what cooling I'll be using...

The Swiftech H20-220 Edge Liquid Cooling Kit (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0350318) is something we sell in the store for $309. I want all of the parts in this case to be things customers can buy in the store and not have to go to Newegg

[msmrx57]

I want all of the parts in this case to be things customers can buy in the store and not have to go to Newegg

Not a bad idea, maybe work could spring for it? :think:

[TheGreatSatan]

Because of work I have my AMD and Gigabyte sponsors

[SXRguyinMA]

I know Swiftech isn't doing sponsorships right now, nor is Danger Den or Koolance, just FYI. Bitspower and EK are to a point, Bitspower is no good unless you have 6 months to wait for them lol.

[Fuganater]

I know Swiftech isn't doing sponsorships right now, nor is Danger Den or Koolance, just FYI. Bitspower and EK are to a point, Bitspower is no good unless you have 6 months to wait for them lol.

QFT

[TheGreatSatan]

No biggie.

I already have the OCZ Revo Hybrid, the Radeon 6950, and the 16GB of RAM. I still have to buy the motherboard and W/C kit and the PSU hasn't yet arrived. The entire component build and W/C install will be coming once it's all here.

I promise.

[TheGreatSatan]

My AMD FX-8150 arrived. Talk about an engineering sample!

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[OvRiDe]

Interesting.. it looks like some of the FX-8150's will be coming with a liquid cooler.

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1741/asetek-cooler.jpg

Probably an option with an additional cost of course, but interesting at least.

[AmEv]

Now, remember what I said about Processor Engineering Samples.....

[Notyab]

Interesting.. it looks like some of the FX-8150's will be coming with a liquid cooler.

http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1741/asetek-cooler.jpg

Probably an option with an additional cost of course, but interesting at least.

wow. thats pretty damn cool.

[TheGreatSatan]

I wonder who helped them develop it

[SXRguyinMA]

looks like the standard Asetek variant that everyone else is using

[AmEv]

Now, what is that header for that looks like USB...?

[OvRiDe]

I wonder who helped them develop it


looks like the standard Asetek variant that everyone else is using

Yep it was Asetek. Here is a pretty good review with lots of pics.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1743/1/

[SXRguyinMA]

Now, what is that header for that looks like USB...?

from the link OvRiDe posted:
http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1743/amd_fx_water_cooler_032.jpg

[AmEv]

IN-teresting....

[SXRguyinMA]

I just read that review, slick piece of software :D

[AmEv]

*adjusts knob to EXTREME*

[TheGreatSatan]

Enermax came through with three 120mm TB Silence fans

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And a new 850 watt 80 Platinum PSU

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I changed out my front intake fans

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And the rear exhaust

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I even removed the top 200mm fan, because I will be needing that space for two 120mm fans on my radiator

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I've been thinking in advance about the length of my video card being 11 inches

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And how it's just not going to fit

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Since I won't be using the hard drive bay, I removed it

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Much better

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I 've been wanting to add an AMD logo to the front of the case

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So, I cut one out.

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[TheGreatSatan]

I applied some self etching primer to the logo. While it dries...

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I got my new motherboard today

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And my processor was added for safe keeping

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090520.jpg

My power supply had this sticker on top of it, but that's not gonna match

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090525.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090526.jpg

I remembered about the toy that I got the treads from. It came with these stickers

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090527.jpg

That looks pretty good

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090528.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090533.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090534.jpg

[Twigsoffury]

looking great man!

Those treads look way way way less "I'm a tonka truck toy" with some paint on them.


You thought about adding some small LED flood lights like you usually see on contruction equipment?

blinking orange safety light could be sweet to!

[TheGreatSatan]

Here's the OCZ Revo Hybrid

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090573.jpg

And installed in the PCIe 4X slot

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090577.jpg

The video card is ready too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090578.jpg

I got these nice green cable extensions too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090581.jpg

Because that looks way better

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090584.jpg

Now that the panel is on, I realize that no one will be able to see whatever CPU cooler I'm using.

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090594.jpg

Oh, and I'm pleased to announce that my new sponsor is:

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/corsair-logo.jpg

[AmEv]

Is it just me, or does anyone else see this?

Slots (top-->bottom)
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x4 electrical, x16 physical
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PCI
x4 electrical, x16 physical



Just trying to help ;)

[TheGreatSatan]

I added an AMD logo to the shovel

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090600.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090601.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090610.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090612.jpg

And through a few hours of training at Microsoft's Expert Zone (http://expertzone.microsoft.com/welcome.aspx?ezru=%2fdefault.aspx), I was able to order Windows 7 Ultimate for only $15

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090609.jpg

[Fuganater]

Those cards are screaming for custom backplates!

[TheGreatSatan]

Reading my mind, eh?

[Fuganater]

And, just my opinion, but your cable extensions have way too much heatshrink on them and make my head hurt.

[Twigsoffury]

Reading my mind, eh?

mine to! lol

[TheGreatSatan]

Corsair sent me a gift that I couldn't resist

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090623.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090625.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090626.jpg

I run all the cable through the backplate and connect them to the green extensions

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090627.jpg

Corsair wanted me to have their new Vengeance Keyboard and mouse. They won't be available in the states till December

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090620.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090622.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090617.jpg

I was even able to get the hard drive cage back in place. Funny thing is, I won't be using any standard hard drives

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090633.jpg

The main power, CPU 12V and the PCIe lines are already attached, so I only have to add one SATA and one Molex line

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090635.jpg

The lone molex line is only for the fanbus, which is where my lights and a single intake fan will be controlled

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090661.jpg

I'll be using this low tac film to protect the backs of the video card and PCIe solid state drive. They'll act as a substrate.

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090662.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090664.jpg

Then I glue construction paper to the film

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090666.jpg

[Notyab]

that mouse and keyboard look sick man, if you want me to put them through the ringer when your done ill be more than happy too lol still rockin the rocketfish mousepad :)

[TheGreatSatan]

I already gave them both away. The keyboard is stupid looking and they mouse was so-so

[Notyab]

I already gave them both away. The keyboard is stupid looking and they mouse was so-so

Right on, what are the plans with the paper you just glued down?

[TheGreatSatan]

I'm adding steel diamond plate to the back of the cards to dress them up

[Notyab]

I'm adding steel diamond plate to the back of the cards to dress them up

Ohhhh that sounds like a nice touch :)

[TheGreatSatan]

I cut and glued down the Steel Diamond plate to the cards

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090670.jpg

And added cold cathodes. More of them coming too

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090673.jpg

Once again, I always sign my work

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090678.jpg

I'm hoping that once I get the OCZ software downloaded and installed the drive will perform better. Right now it just blows and so does the AMD chip

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090683.jpg

[TheGreatSatan]

PROJECT COMPLETE!

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090691.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090692.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090695.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090612.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090705.jpg

http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090585.jpg

[AmEv]

Cue front page.

[TheGreatSatan]

^Funny!

I would like to thank my sponsors who made this all possible.

Thank you Gigabyte for providing me with the Video card
Thank you OCZ for providing me with the Hybrid SSD
Thank you Enermax for providing me with the PSU and fans.
Thank you Corsair for providing me with the water cooler and RAM
Thank you AMD for providing me with the Processor

[SXRguyinMA]

nice!

[Twigsoffury]

Why is your hard drive index score the same as mine?


<<< 7,200rpm 64mb 500GB dual platter HDD.

http://i44.tinypic.com/zloyzn.png
http://www.pcmodhouse.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/p1090683.jpg


Is windows just messed up?

[edit] oh just went back and read your post d'oh!

[TheGreatSatan]

Yeah, it's stupid. The Revo hybrid is really just a 5400rpm laptop drive with caching ability

[Fuganater]

Looks great man. Another sucessful mod!

[Notyab]

GJ Dude! Looks great, ill have to pop into your work and check it out.

[AmEv]

Thought you'd be interested in this:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2592546/