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[Locum51]

This is gonna be my first build, and i know it ain't gonna be pretty.
As of now it's just going to be a basic gaming computer/school computer.
*Probably more gaming than doing actual school work* Hehe.

Case will be white with UV blue throughout inside, and decal on the side.


Edit: A list of what's going in it.

Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147073

Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341020

Optical Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827140034

Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Tpk=785gtm-e45

Harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136161

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103648

Internal Card Reader
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820717005

[slaveofconvention]

Take your time and there's no reason it won't be "pretty" - don't be afraid to stop and re-do something instead of rushing to get it finished. Every little bit that isn't quite right will bug you later

Keep us updated and you'll get loads of help and advice from the forum regulars and who knows, you might end up with a PC which is even better than you ever imagined!!

[Locum51]

Haha. As of now i'm waitin' on the PSU to arrive before i start bringing everything in.

Pics to be posted soon!

Edit:

Note: All the cuts were done with a dremel and that was the first time i've ever used a dremel.

[Locum51]

For now the Rosewill rear fan will stay put till' i receive my PSU tommorrow and then i'm going to switch them out with Xigmatek 120mm fans. Both for the Front and rear and then i'll drill the remaining holes on the side window for an 80mm Xigmatek fan.

During that time, i'll probably switch out both the power led and hdd activity led for blue led's.

[x88x]

Not bad. Did you get the white version of the case or did you paint the black one?

For the window hole, I would highly recommend getting a nice hand file and filing down the edges smooth. It'll take you probably about a good 30-40 minutes to do the entire hole, but it's definitely worth it. If you get a rounded one too, that'll help in finishing off the fan hole. Also, for the fan hole, finish it off with some sandpaper and you can get rid of all the bumps and rough edges.

One other thing; if you're gonna be doing much with the Dremel, I would highly recommend getting the flex-tool attachment. It's only ~$10, and it makes life sooooo much easier, especially for detail work.

[Luke122]

Flex shafts are nice, but not 100% necessary.. this was done with dremel in hand.

[Locum51]

Wow, yea that could be something i might keep in mind!

I painted the black one. A couple thin coats of white primer and then finished with a couple thin coats of gloss white.

[slaveofconvention]

For the window hole, I would highly recommend getting a nice hand file and filing down the edges smooth. It'll take you probably about a good 30-40 minutes to do the entire hole, but it's definitely worth it. If you get a rounded one too, that'll help in finishing off the fan hole.

Highly recommend following this advice - the following is from my current project and you can see the difference 20 mins with a file made to this window cut...

[Locum51]

Yea, i'll have to bust out my dad's files and file away!

Quick question what type of resistor do you use with a regular led?

[slaveofconvention]

It all depends on the voltage of the LED and the voltage of the power source - with some, you can get away with no resistors at all - personally I tend to buy 5v LEDS wherever possible because they can be direct wired without any messing around with resistors