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[Xion X2]

Maybe black nylon screws with the heads chopped off? You could always drill out the center and reverse them out later if you want them out.

I've tried this method already, actually, on another SSD that the screws got stripped in. It's not exactly easy to back the screws out on these, so I'm hesitant about inserting any screws in there like this.

Xion I had a long sleep so my thoughts are as clear as can be .
I think someone mentioned this on your bit-tech log for getting your memory and expansion slots black, a permanent black marker, it would be the safest option, it is what I would do if I wanted them black, you could even test it out on 1 of the pieces you removed where it wouldn't be seen just to see what you think, worth a try.

I think spraying a motherboard could be too risky unless you do a 100% awesome job of masking around and filling the slots so nothing gets in, I suppose you could use thin rolls of blue tack lay over the slots, I think it is doable if you really take care to cover everything except the bits that you want painting.

Oh yeah & I wouldn't worry about the mounting holes as all drives have them and they will look cool enough with them looking as if they are floating .

Hey, Waynio. Thanks for the suggestion, bud, but I'm afraid that I've already tried that with a sharpie (permanent blank ink) and it hasn't worked out too well. It's just not thick enough and leaves spots where the red still shows through along with 'brush strokes' that make the connectors look messy.

I've decided to try and sell this board and replace it with an all black eVGA, so if anyone is interested in it for 120$ shipped within the U.S., let me know. I'll ship it internationally for $145.

[Jake2k]

I've been reading through this worklog all day... on my phone haha, I liked it so much that I put up with slow loads and a very tiny screen. Ill def. Be keeping an eye on this and must compliment you on your attention to detail.

EDIT: As a fellow photog(and D40 user) I must ask, what have you been lighting with? Seems like a softbox but in some of the reflections it looks like you could just be using a white bed sheet as a flash diffuser or maybe thats just the bg, either way great photos!

[Xion X2]

I've been reading through this worklog all day... on my phone haha, I liked it so much that I put up with slow loads and a very tiny screen. Ill def. Be keeping an eye on this and must compliment you on your attention to detail.

EDIT: As a fellow photog(and D40 user) I must ask, what have you been lighting with? Seems like a softbox but in some of the reflections it looks like you could just be using a white bed sheet as a flash diffuser or maybe thats just the bg, either way great photos!

Thank you for the kind feedback, Jake.

I have two softboxes for lighting. I've been shooting for around 6 months now, and I've found lately that I prefer a more dramatic look with my photos instead of all the glare that I get from both boxes lit. So most of the shots lately have been with one softbox on its lowest, or next to lowest, output. Each one has 4 bulbs that are individually lit.

[Xion X2]

Teaser.

[TheMainMan]

Damn, now I have to clean the drool out of my keyboard again! Starting to see more and more reflexions evident throughout. +rep

[Xion X2]

Thanks, Main!


Still waiting on the next round of parts to arrive. This is what I'll be receiving:

- eVGA X58 SLI LE motherboard
- EK X58 SLI LE black acetal mosfet/NB/SB chipset block
- 2x Cross-SLI GPU fittings for parallel flow
- New thermal pads for Koolance ram blocks
- 6-32 Black oxide set screws for SSD holes

And, most importantly, I FINALLY, after four months into this project, have a workspace! Today I reserved a 10x20ft. storage unit with electrical for all the fab work that's left to do on refleXion. This will help speed the project along (much needed, right!?) so that it should be completed soon.

[Couch3ater]

-- Babble. Drool. --

'Nuff said. Very nice. Still impressed, as per usual. =D

[diluzio91]

amazing... just amazing... if you're looking for a way to make those holes look nice you could use these, they are beautiful. From the other components i would probably assume that it wouldnt be a big issue for you for the shipping cost

http://en.mdpc-x.com/mdpc-mounting/s...utton-head.htm

[x88x]

Hmm, I hadn't thought of button heads...maybe you could even fill in the holes in the heads with a soft plastic that you could scrape out if/when you want to take them out?

Xion X2; if you're in the US, boltdepot.com is great (and cheaper, I think..at least in shipping).

[SXRguyinMA]

mcmaster carr is nice too