Project Girlfriend :P

[godson4c]

Okay, I'm building a computer for my girlfriend and thought I would ask for some ideas.

I'm using http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144113 for the case going to paint over the front with hot pink.

I wanted to post on here to see if anyone here has some links to some pink computer mods and also where i could find pink cathode lights and pink paint. I'm going to replace the fan inside the psu with a pink one too if anyone can link me to one :P just need some help please ^_^.

[xRyokenx]

Welcome to TBCS.

Here are some links for you:

Pink Cathode(s):
http://www.hobbyengineering.com/H1961.html
http://store.qkits.com/moreinfo.cfm/FLPSP

For the fans, you'll have to find out the size of the one in the PSU, and just so you know, I believe replacing the PSU fan will void the warranty. This looks like it'll make her really happy, so go for it.

-Anthony

EDIT: If anything, you could get a fan with some other color LEDs and then swap them out for some pink ones.

[SgtM]

Welcome aboard! ajutz provided some good info there. I like the look of the case.

[Ichbin]

do base coat pink, the like...wispy lines of white. Thatd look sweet.

Ohh :edit: Welcome to TBCS ^.^ (gotta remember my damn lines!)

[Drew]

I can't believe no-one put this link in...

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6404

I reckon this rocks!

And welcome to TBCS ^.^ !

Have I been here long enough to be on the welcoming commitee?

[Bucko]

Another pink case:
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4762

[DaveW]

Does no-one remember my Pink Computer? I'll post a pic of a computer that i made for my Girlfriend tonight. I'll also post a pic of a computer that replaced it, which no-one but Gearhead has seen before, and i've sworn him to silence... ;)

..or would you prefer i didn't hi-jack your thread?

-Dave

[Zephik]

Does no-one remember my Pink Computer? I'll post a pic of a computer that i made for my Girlfriend tonight. I'll also post a pic of a computer that replaced it, which no-one but Gearhead has seen before, and i've sworn him to silence... ;)

..or would you prefer i didn't hi-jack your thread?

-Dave

I think you should post it. It might help "inspire" him.

That thing was pink and beautiful. lol

[moon111]

I've thought about doing a computer for my two daughters. I've been thinking about doing it in a metalic pink... maybe even slightly pale. Pink is a color that in my opinion doesn't look good when over done. Or if you look at some of those old Mopars they were done in Pink Panther pink... but had a black hood and black strobe stripes which breaks it up. Although, a hot pink interior because there's so many other components in there.

[godson4c]

sorry i havent been on really DaveW i would love to see yours it wouldnt be hijacking my thread i need some inspiration :P

[jdbnsn]

I would hesitate to splash pink paint on that computer unless you are sure she will appreciate it. Not all girls dig everything being pink, just depends on what her personality is like. Does she see herself as a girly-girl, tomboy, elegant/refined, intellectual? You may fare better with a sleek glossy finish like a luxury car, or pastels, etc... However, one thing that seems to be ubiquitously approved is the bestowment of flowers, at any time, for any reason. My advice? Attach a small vase-like structure to the side like on the steering columns of Volkswagen Beetles and drop a fresh flower in it everytime you want to have a nice day ;)

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f395/jdbnsn/misc/vw_bug_flower.jpg

[DaveW]

Ok, here's the first computer, and my first ever paintjob. It shows. :D


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/davew/pink/P1030452.JPG

And here's some shots of her new computer. I have a complete worklog for this offline that i simply don't have the time to post, but after all my exams, and all the TBCS maintenance that i've been putting on hold...who knows?


http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/davew/pink/P1030590.JPG

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/davew/pink/P1030694.JPG

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/davew/pink/P1030697.JPG

Hope that gives you some ideas. Unfortunately, these are actually the highest resolution photos I have of the finished product...which sucks. I have some 3 megapixel macro shots of cables, and these tiny little completed shots...mad.

-Dave