My Case Mod. :) (Pics n all)

jongeeone

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Right, this is my case. Basically i have had the same case for years now, its not the best case in the world but the build quality is actually very good, air flow isnt the best (2 x 80mm front + back and 1 x 80 on the side). Its also abit small on the inside so cable managment is dificult. But i like it :).

The case is not OTT like other cheapy nasty cases out there and should hopefully - look nice with what i have in mind.

Sorry for the low res pics (K750I) Will use my proper camera next time.
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This is the case currently as it is :o

http://stuff-gaming.co.uk/casemod/side.JPG - Plans where i intend to cut can be seen

This is the front, not 100% im going to do here yet.

http://stuff-gaming.co.uk/casemod/front.JPG

Side panel + where i plant to cut

http://stuff-gaming.co.uk/casemod/plans.JPG
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Im thinking about painting it all matt black, the side window will just be the plain perspex with the 80mm fan left in the middle - would it be possable to place another 80mm fan to the left of it? How does perspex cut - cracking? Does masking tape eliminate this problem.

The Front - again all matt black, mesh where the floppy bays are? - switch to all my drives to SATA to try and make more room inside the case - no IDE. - Remove other 2 CD covers and mesh again? Leaving the 4 front lights in, i like them :)

Any thoughts/ideas on this?

Will get cracking on it asap.
 
80mm because 120 dosnt fit :)

I have UV cathodes, my PSU is all UV and mobo has some UVish things on it when its all lite up. Blue/Matt black will be nice :P

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Whats the best way to cut the side panel? I know a dremal is good but i dont have one :D - Hack saw then sand down? Time consumeing and harder but thats 1 thing i do have :P
 
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Hole saw is the best method, it's just an attachment for a drill. (For the fan)


Dremel or Jigsaw if you can get one for the side.
 
I got loads of jig saw blades/circle cutters around - my dads trade which helps.

Will try and cut it out 2morrow / at the weekend :)
 
jongeeone said:
Whats the best way to cut the side panel? I know a dremal is good but i dont have one :D - Hack saw then sand down? Time consumeing and harder but thats 1 thing i do have :P
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For the straight edge of the case (where the perspex window will go) use a jigsaw with the correct blade.

For the fan hole in the perspex use a hole cutter like Raikiri stated! I'd definately go for a 120mm if you can... much quieter! ;)

Good luck with it!

gt
 
gt_junkie said:
For the straight edge of the case (where the perspex window will go) use a jigsaw with the correct blade.

For the fan hole in the perspex use a hole cutter like Raikiri stated! I'd definately go for a 120mm if you can... much quieter! ;)

Good luck with it!

gt
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What he said :D
 
ok hmm - converting that 80mm hole into a 120mm hole :S plenty of masking tape yea? Obviously it will split/crack/get hot and melt?
 
Masking tape over the entire cutting area will help.

When cutting 'cordlessly' i've used both water and a little oil to lubricate and cool the cut.

Might be worth doing as you don't want it to start melting like you say! :)

gt
 
Hmm it is tempting.

Do you think it would look alright in matt black? - I'll probably start spraying the side panel tomorrow aswell so exspect some more pics.

(Will resize + add images to the page properly when i have time)
 
Maybe you could incorporate a fan into the window rather than just cutting a hole... seen this done on a few centurion cases and it looks good.

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Oh and metallic black + clear lacquer for the win ;)
 
Nobody said gloss black? :confused:

However... this:

casemodpaint9vol5.gif


Is how gloss black can look if you do a proper job ;)
 
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Hmm im not to sure about the glossy look :S

The 80mm fan is ideal for me because my NB runs very hot and it just gives it abit of airflow, aswell as the RAM + provideing the CPU fan with some extra air to.

Maybe a 120mm at the top? sucking air in. - i could possably mod a 120 fan into 2 spare DVD bays?.

Air intake is my biggest problem. My pc is under my desk in a corner (corner desk) which means very little air is actually entering the case. The 2 front 80mm fans provide some cooling for the HDD's bringing them down 7degrees+ but there is no front intake as such.
 
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