Black Suppressor

Cenedd · 10 Jun 2016 at 10:47

Certainly some contrast would make it look better. Don't ask me for colour advice though, I'm a "What's wrong with all black?" kinda guy

TerabyteMike · 10 Jun 2016 at 13:21

Cenedd said:
Certainly some contrast would make it look better. Don't ask me for colour advice though, I'm a "What's wrong with all black?" kinda guy

Ha cheers yeah I love a bit of black too. Might get a metallic spray paint amd give it a go

TerabyteMike · 11 Jun 2016 at 14:29

So i decide to spray a few colour accents on to the case.
I decided to spray the front side vent/grill part and also the top dust filter and back expansion brackets.

so this is the part i decided to spray paint first

time to tape it up

im using this spray paint. its plastikote primer but i really like the gray matte colour so am going to use this as my main coat.

time for some spraying!!!!

TerabyteMike · 11 Jun 2016 at 14:30

so now i thought i would show a picture of everything sprayed while i wait for it to dry so i can fit it

now just to spray the rest and wait for it to dry .

once its all dry ill fit it all and post a picture to show how it looks

TerabyteMike · 12 Jun 2016 at 18:43

so now the spray painting is complete and everything is assembled again here is are some pictures of how everything looks

This is a picture showing the top of the case

and then this is a picture of the inside brackets

This is a picture of the side

And this is a picture to also show off the brown copper pipes with the grey.

TerabyteMike · 12 Jun 2016 at 18:44

meant to mention that the grey theme is going to match the colour of my cables once i sleeve them. still waiting on my shipment to arrive so will update when that happens

Cenedd · 12 Jun 2016 at 19:44

Looks good with a bit of contrast.

TerabyteMike · 12 Jun 2016 at 20:15

Cenedd said:
Looks good with a bit of contrast.

Thanks

TerabyteMike · 25 Jun 2016 at 08:57

Sorry for the hold up. Finally my parts have arrived for my custom cables. Had everything apart from the paracord last week but that some how took for ever.
Im just going to show you all the bits and hopefully later i can update with some of the progress i will make today.

so first up here are the two colours i will be using to sleeve my cables

next up is the 18 awg cable and wire strippers

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l602/terabytemike/IMG_9497_zpskg5e95ge.jpg

crimpers

heatshrink

atx,sata,molex connectors

and all of the pins i need

TerabyteMike · 25 Jun 2016 at 08:58

im going to do a step by step of the 24 pin cable and then complete the rest of the cables. should update more later today

Holst1981 · 25 Jun 2016 at 09:14

Very nice.

How easy did you find using those fittings?

Post some more pics once the copper has oxidised a bit.

It may be worth cleaning the copper to remove any finger prints as they might be more visible later.

Cenedd · 25 Jun 2016 at 09:14

Make sure you have a couple of practice runs with that crimper. I've got one I was using for 2.54mm pins and it's awkward to get the pin in the right place and very easy to totally squash the insulation. No problem on a test piece but could cause swearing if it's a carefully measured and sleeved wire wrecked.

cadmunkey · 25 Jun 2016 at 10:05

Love it! Copper is my favourite metal so this looks great to me. Nice work!

TerabyteMike · 25 Jun 2016 at 12:34

Holst1981 said:
Very nice.

How easy did you find using those fittings?

Post some more pics once the copper has oxidised a bit.

It may be worth cleaning the copper to remove any finger prints as they might be more visible later.

OK cool yeah once I've done the sleeving I'll have a clean of the pipes and post some pictures. I actually think the dark copper colour goes well with the noctua fans.
And the fittings were ok I guess. A little awkward to get the pipe in because it has to go in quite far. Another thing is there is a bit of movement while the pipe is in the fitting.

TerabyteMike · 25 Jun 2016 at 12:38

Cenedd said:
Make sure you have a couple of practice runs with that crimper. I've got one I was using for 2.54mm pins and it's awkward to get the pin in the right place and very easy to totally squash the insulation. No problem on a test piece but could cause swearing if it's a carefully measured and sleeved wire wrecked.

Thanks. I have over ordered on the pins and cable so will definitely be having some practice runs. Fingers crossed I'll get it done and it will look great