New to Modding - First Attempt

[Godspeed]

Hello all,

I have wanted to mod a case for some time, and am planning to do so soon.

I have not purchased any cases / hardware / tools yet. In other words, I'm starting off on a clean slate.

I've checked out Aero's threads on guides. They seem really useful. I plan on using his instructions a great deal.

I know a lot about computers, since I'm going to school for them, but my college doesn't teach us anything in terms of using tools, so I guess I'll have to teach myself. For my first mod I'm thinking of something not too complex, since it will difficult enough with the learning curve.

I would like to make a custom box that is a cube, rather than a normal rectangular case. Does anyone have suggestions of what case to purchase, and then mod? Do people usually start off buying a case and then modding it, or buying parts and putting it together, or what? I have no clue.

Also, if anyone has suggestions on an easy (beginner level) mod that would still pull off a decent look, feel free to let me know. Suggestions are great at this point.

Thanks in advance!

- Tim

[silverdemon]

get a case that you like and start modding it.
First make simple adjustments, like placing a led-fan or something.
Then try something a little more difficult, like cutting a window and mounting plexi.
After that you can think of more lights (CCFLs), more led-fans.
You can also paint your case to give it a unique look.

That's how I started modding, I had an old computer and cut a window, did lights and stuff...

After you did all that stuff you can see if you want to mod it further or make a new mod, maybe using bondo or putty or some other moddeling-things...

[Godspeed]

awesome thanks for the advice. I'll probably be buying a case soon. I'll post a reply to let people know how it's going, and if I run into any problems.

Thanks again!

[GT40_GearHead]

you say a cube....?
why not build something from scratch and then do what silverdemon sugested to it

[Luke122]

Welcome to the boards, you'll find loads of knowlegable people here and tons of great ideas.

Dont hesitate to ask, there are no stupid questions. :)

I think a cube could be a very cool project, and building one yourself might not be too difficult.