First case (new modder)

[ceslayer]

Hey guys, I'm completely new to modding, and I have this case that I will be willing to work on. I just need some suggestions on something creative to mod it.

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/7406/1114411915lv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Olen]

Thats fairly open-ended, I'd advise lokking round the worklogs on these forums at what others have done and seeing whats possible, what you like, what you don't etc.

Things that case immediately suggest to me are the feet - something could improve them for certain. Those two white bits on the front - what are they? Could they have something added?

Maybe you could paint some of the internal frame too- I see biege :lick:

[Bucko]

Normally the first mods people do are put a window in a case and maybe some lighting.
For a theme, think about what you like.

Basic suggestions are paint the inside and from there it will depend on what you want.

As Olen said, go and have a read around. Start in the completed worklogs section and see what people have made and maybe come back with a few things you like there and want to integrate into your case.

[ceslayer]

Ok, well I took the feet off. I'm trying to take off the pieces of metal that are holding up the 3.5" bays, but it seems like there is no other way besides just forcing them off with a hammer or something. or am I wrong? (for clarification, the support things are boxed in the picture). I am also thinking about painting the inside and also drilling a fan into the top of the case.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8884/1114411908tq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Bucko]

Those parts that are circled are probably riveted in place and drilling out the rivets will do the trick.

[ceslayer]

i just had a thought, is it possible to have a completely silent system, aside from the hard drives? if so, I think i will try to do that.

[moon111]

i just had a thought, is it possible to have a completely silent system, aside from the hard drives? if so, I think i will try to do that.

You could go with a solid state harddrive. All you need is a TON of dough.

[Spawn-Inc]

well if your gonna go silent then here are some good cpu coolers.

Thermaltake Sonic Tower (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106056)
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/xoxide/tt-sonic-tower-hs-2.jpg

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109140)
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/35-109-140-02.jpg

COOLER MASTER GeminII (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103026)
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/35-103-026-02.jpg

i'd recommend more stuff but not sure what stuffs ya got.

[ChevronX]

well if your gonna go silent then here are some good cpu coolers.

Thermaltake Sonic Tower (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106056)
http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/xoxide/tt-sonic-tower-hs-2.jpg

Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109140)
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/35-109-140-02.jpg

COOLER MASTER GeminII (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103026)
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/35-103-026-02.jpg

i'd recommend more stuff but not sure what stuffs ya got.

Holy crap there huge!