Yes, another ASUS Mod.
Bought the DFI Intel and AMD Mobo's. Haven't decided which yet, but leaning towards the new AMD 60. And the AMD is SLI ready, which I want to do again. So ... we'll see.
Original Case:
Intel Mobo:
Or on the top the DFI AMD:
I'm going to mod this by putting a hood scoop blow hole on the top.
Using a SilenX 120mm fan. This will also have an amber LED shinning through the hood scoop (which will have a mesh cover - bought from MNPCTech.com).
This will be hard because of the curve of the top piece. But doable.
Unlike the great work from Tech-Daddy. This will be a small scoop because of the flip top. But I think will fit just right to this case.
Going to use Lite glass for this.
Back of top with fan temp mounted with rubber screws. And top and front partially sanded.
Closeup
Front and bottom closeup.
Left Side panel:
Here will be a Lamborghini window put in. Temp tape to see if it looks right.
I will bondo the side blower since this will be water cooled. And the top blow hole will be added. The 3 prong case opener will be replaced with a brushed aluminum 3.2" bike spinner.
The other side of the case will be a little surprise I've never seen before. And will wait to tell you about it when it's ready.
Case Stripped:
Closeup of stripped case:
Work Area and extra crap shown:
From other side with test PSU.
Paints that will be used.
Going for Pearl white interior and blond leather trim.
And a Cherry Red topped with a Pearl Red exterior. Going for a two tone red.
Trusty Compressor. Waiting for new super-duper airbrush gun to come in.
Some parts already here:
D5 Pump
AquaBay Res
AquaBay Rad - I may not use this. But go for the DD rad and place on back 120mm fan hole. OR ... if I can fit it to top blow hole between plastic and case. Will order DD rad anyway to see if I can.
Vortec 600w PSU. Decided on this because it fits my theme of red and white. And already sleeved with quick release molex plugs in RED (yeah )
I may paint pearl red. But hate to mess up beautiful black case.
That's it for now. Waiting for new Dremel 400. Already have the jig attachment. But may use a regular jig for this. With this case you have to cut twice. Once in plastic shell, then the metal case. I'll fill between the two for sound proofing. And have an extension covered with blond leather between the plastic and case for each sides window to give it a beautiful trimmed look.
Also waiting for amber LEDs for top. And front intakes. Next step will be installing amber LEDs and fiber-glassing the hood scoop, side blow hole, and over the ASUS imprinted logos. Then ... the cutting