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Hi, I am Danelle Vivier, and I joined this forum to get more views on my work log. I am already on Bit-Tech, The mod brothers, and Losias.net. I like modding and overclocking, as well as some sport like rugby or athletics.
I live in South Africa. I have been nominated for MOTM september 2010 (in sig). It is my first mod and I am very proud to be nominated.
I am now going to post my half-finished work log in the "in-progress" section.
welcome!
Hello everybody, or shall I say everymoddy!
I'm from Madras City, India - home of Ritchie Street - the big electronics market.
I bought my first PC in 2000, a Pentium III 800EB MHz Coppermine with 64MB SDRAM and a 20GB HDD on an SiS 630 chipset based mobo and a 50x CD ROM drive, all in a mini tower case. (The machine is still in use, with different mobo and case).
Tinkering with that PC started some time around 2004 (it was in a mid tower case by then) when I decided to switch the hard drives around to put the OS on the 7200 RPM drive (before that I was too scared to even open the mini tower case to install an additional 128 MB RAM and a new LG GCE-8520B CD RW!:?). That is when I noticed empty 80mm fan slots and this set off my quest to get the best airflow. One thing led to another and it has been no turning back since then!
I assembled my own machine in 2006 (first build based on a P4 506 2.66Ghz - still running as my main machine!) and have built seven more since then. I've been doing a few simple mods, mostly just switching fans around etc, and recently did some voltmodding to reduce fan noise (first 7v and then switched to 5v to be on the safer side).
My most recent mod was inspired by (infact I replicated..) Spawn-Inc's 12v to 5v on the fly switch. I just finished making one switch last night. It is not perfect yet and am looking to improvise (can't get to solder properly yet, need practise!!). I shall post a detailed report and pictures some time later, maybe when its all done.
I work full time. I get to do mods only during my spare time (wish I had lots of that!!!), and I do modding (very minor tinkering) only once in a few months!
I do not have many 'pro' casemodding tools as of now. Just getting started. I hope to do some decent DIY mods in the future. I've got a long long way to go:)
welcome!
(funny how I seem to be repeating my posts in here... haha)
First off: hello. i am an A+ certified computer tech, and doing my first decent mod. i hope to have pictures up soon. i came to TBCS because of my brother, trace, recommended it. hope to get to know you all!
Any friend ( or brother ) of Trace is an enemy of ours! J/K Welcome to the site man!!!
Also welcome to our new members. For soldering tutorials check out our Micro Central section.
Whatsup everyone
welcome :D
I join TBCS because i love most of the topics here. It broadens my knowledge a lot. Thanks!
This is my first post. I joined this forum to learn how to modify computer cases and to make a computer that looks as good as it performs. I have been building computers for several years now, and to date, I have focused mostly on overclocking.
I am gathering parts for a new computer build, which will be based on a Coolermaster HAF X case. It is my hope that the knowledge in this forum will make it a build to remember.
Hello All, I stumbled across many videos on youtube mentioning this site. I have been building computer for a while but never made a 1 off. I am currently reviewing college classes to assist in my career goal to build custom rigs/cases. Anyone have a recommendation? lol SO many classes to choose and not sure where to start.
Hello Everyone.
I joined TBCS after reading some of the posts, and seeing the MODS that have been done. I have personally never tried Modding anything but after seeing this site I am inspired and have some pretty good ides brewing. :D
Alright, another representing Great Falls MT! Welcome aboard Coop!
It's growing steadily it seems :D
Welcome all new members!
Oh great, more MT people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drum Thumper
C'mon, where is the ID love? lol (speaking of, whatever happened to Zephik? he was an ID brotha.)
Hello all,
New member here. Looking forward to getting to know the community and some of what I know, which isn't much :eek:
Other than using a pc and gaming, I really enjoy painting them. I'm part of the airbrush forum community, which more or less has led me here.
See ya around :)
Hi all,
Simply put, because of this thread, I have joined you all as a Member. Not only that, but because of Crimson Sky's amazing work, I was compelled to build an arcade cabinet based upon the in-game "Super Turbo Turkey Puncher 3" from Doom 3.
Click on my sig, if you'd like, and you'll see my build information.
Rick // DOOMD
Hey there guys...what a fab website/forum to be created. Ive had a look at nearly all the mods that you guys have done, that is what made me want to join. It is also what inspired me to change my next PC design. As i have built a gaming PC in the past, i just thought it was all a bit tooo easy, i wanted a challenge, so i thought modding your case would be ideal for me!
Hopefully it will have an AMD/ Nvidia theme to it, so Nvidia's green and blacks, with UV parts and green LED's. With a green and black paint job. Hopefully it will be watercooled too. I was thinking about modding the reservoir too.
This build isnt going to be the cheapest or the most expencive.
The case is nearly the most expencive bit, it is going to be the LIAN LI pc-888, such an awsome case with an awsome design. I will be fitting an AMD phenom x6 core CPU being watercooled, with 460gtx in SLi both watercooled.
I will need guidence as i have never done anything like that, so i hope you guys will be able to help me in the near future...
thanks for reading
regards
Sam
Sorry didn't read the rules till I the 3rd day of my membership, so this is NOT my 1st post. I'm a real life acquaintance of mDust and have LONG talked about his computer problems/fixes/ideas and has on more than one occasion taught me a thing or two about computers. I wanted to join up and learn more as I have TOO much time on my hands and like to build things with them. I have a sorry excuse for a PC but it plays all current games just fine. I don't overclock
though not against it. As for modding I fixed my 360 3rings of death using about $35 worth of supplies and have built mine and my GF's PC from scratch and even had to straighten the pins on my GF's processor when mDust bent them because he was used too Intel and it's still running after 4 years! Also I'm new to forums so navigating everything here is gonna take me awhile and as soon as I get my PC specs up for viewing you can all start laughing!
Welcome to the forums! From the looks of your introduction, you might have some tips for all of us. I also wouldn't worry too much about having an older PC. Mine isn't that great either.
I am hoping to get a solution to this problem:
I am an artist. I paint on plain ol' clear flat glass using a heavy-bodied, heavily-pigmented glaze product.
http://kenforst.tumblr.com/
I want to do away with the rather heavy wooden frames I have been using and instead, use 1.5 x 1.5 x 3" styrene plastic boxes attached directly to the back side of the glass at the corners. (The other end of the boxes are drilled to accept the hanging hook or nails or whatever.)
This arrangement allows the maximum ambient light to reflect off the wall and pass through the painting, thus eliminating any need for added light sources that involve wires, batteries, etc.
The problem is finding an adhesive I can trust to provide a secure, permanent grip on both the glass and the styrene. I have tried epoxies and clear plastic adhesives (Devcon Weldit), and nearly lost the art.
My other alternative may be to drill holes in the glass (I have done this before) and run carriage bolts through the glass and the boxes, and attach some kind of looped fixture to the 'wall' end for the hanging hardware. As you may imagine, this would be VERY nerve-wracking, considering what I stand to lose if a crack happens.
So that's it, I would appreciate any questions and comments.
Thanks.
@Kenforst
Please don't post this here. Feel free to post it in the Q&A section.
Hi. I'm a wayward soul from the Gruntville community who hasn't been around for a very, very long time. It's good to see some of the folks I'm used to seeing are still around making noise.
Hi Guys, been lurking for awhile but figured I would finally make my first post. I just started a IT services company earlier this year in Arkansas but my true passion is system building and customization. Ill have some basic builds coming up as I build about 3-5 computers a week figured I might as well post stuff up so maybe someone can learn from my triumphs or mistakes.
Welcome gta3uzi and DrkSide! As for you Kenforst, I'm reserving judgement. I'm not sure if you are a spammer or not.
My say would be to drill holes in the glass before you do the glazing. You can make them a little big since they will shrink a little when you fire the glazing. Then put some rubber grommets in the holes and then decorative mounting hardware.
Good evening TBCS Universe.
I have built many PC's over the last Umpteen years and felt its time to say hello on your site. I have not spent must time/effort on modding the case of a system but I sometimes tweak the internal hardware, and software to its limits.
The-J-Nation
Welcome to TBCS! Looking forward to seeing you first project.
Holy silicon smoke, a new army of modders in the last few weeks. Welcome to TBCS (all 33 of you)!
Did I miss a big liquidation sale on computer parts or something?
Hey guys. My name is Mark. My friend introed this forum to me and I really like it.
My English is not good but I would love to discuss everything about computers with you guys.
horray! glad to see you joined up!! you better post your pics of your rig soon!
Hi all,
Names Jake and I was invited by my friend close friend Diluzio91. Im currently working on a build for someone which i will post.
lol. good to see you too jake! happy you finally joined up
You know there's no prize for most recruits, right Diluzio?
(Although maybe there should be...)
Edit: Oh yeah! Welcome to TBCS guys!
lol. thanks bob, it just so happens that ive been trying to get JP to join for almost a year, and i recently met mark too, he is a moderator on a chinese forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueonblack
Hey everyone, I love this site, been browsing it for a year or so now, there are such awesome works of creativity here.
TBCS is actually one of the things that has inspired me to go ahead and work on my own case mod of sorts - hopefully you'll see it in the worklogs section soon - I'm going to be building the ULTIMATE COMPUTER DESK !
(Caps for emphasis heh)
Anyways, I've been messing around with computers ever since I was 8, and I remember when 1MB of RAM was considered ludicrous, so I've been doing this a while.
Case mods have been limited to a little hacking here and there with the dremel, but not too much more than that.
My favorite tools are the table saw and the router!
Seeyou all around!
Hey everyone!!!
I mainly jointed to lurk and ask questions if I find myself in a situation! Look forward to learning from you all!
:)Gday to all, I'm from aussie and about to re enter the hobbies of woodwork and metal workings, retired for 18years, having been on many committees etc am now ready to devote my time to myself, oh and bye the way I'm 75years young. Have a great sense of humor... best wishes to you all.:banana:
welcome!