Project Diamond Black: 100% Complete AT LAST!! - Tons of Pictures

Whiteh · 23 Jun 2003 at 08:48

Roughly how much does it cost to get a case anodised?

I presume it's only possible with aluminium cases..

ironman · 23 Jun 2003 at 12:59

Well ive rang a few places that do chrome plating and they werent really interested in doing a small one off like mine

Also as its steel I cant get it anodised BUT!! There is a place which has a zinc plating service and ive just talked to the guy and said it comes up with a near enough chrome finish. Im going to pop down to see them in the week and see what can be done.

Goksly · 23 Jun 2003 at 13:06

How did you cut the holes in the back? they look perfectly round :O

ironman · 23 Jun 2003 at 15:08

They were round originally but had a stupid grill stamped into them. I drilled out the grill and then used a semi round file to make it all smooth. Came out really sweet, the edge isnt all that important anyway because a grill will be covering it later.

paintguy · 23 Jun 2003 at 18:04

Not sure whereabouts you are but I've got a mate in Manchester, that's building a Hot Rod.

He's sent quite a few small pieces to be chromed and they've all come back looking ace

If you're interested could get details off him for ya.

ironman · 23 Jun 2003 at 19:15

Im in Bedfordshire so Manc is a little to far away. Ill go see what this zinc plating is all about and if its any good ill go for it.

paintguy · 23 Jun 2003 at 19:22

NP

Keep them pictures flowing

ironman · 23 Jun 2003 at 19:44

hehe pics will be there at every stage dont worry about that

My aquatube and aquadrive will be coming tomorrow.

I can then cut the hole for the aquatube and then that is ready for my dad to give it a superb spray at work. I will also get one side of the aquatube plate zinc'd as that would look very nice, if i dont like it I can always turn it back over to the normal finish

Here is an aquatube for anyone who hasnt seen one before, its basically a fancy reservoir for the watercooling that will be housed in the case.

Where it is blue, mine will be a titanium colour.

Mikeyboy · 23 Jun 2003 at 20:00

Did you order that from Aquacomputer?

If so what are they like to deal with?

ironman · 23 Jun 2003 at 21:01

No, neither of my aqua computer gear was direct from germany but was actually from their uk supplier. Due to forum rules I must refrain from sharing information for such german goodness.

ironman · 24 Jun 2003 at 14:49

Well look what arrived today

GT3 · 24 Jun 2003 at 14:51

Some people have too much money

Gordy · 24 Jun 2003 at 15:01

Are you getting the watercooled psu to go with that ?

ironman · 24 Jun 2003 at 15:07

Originally posted by Gordy
Are you getting the watercooled psu to go with that ?

I wish

Im afraid the psu was quite expensive

Although im sure id be happy with my Antec Trueblue 480w which is arriving tomorrow

Slackworth · 24 Jun 2003 at 15:10

If anyone is interested, the W/C PSU is £230 for 250w but it can beat an Enermax 431w any day.

It has over-perfect voltage lines and can handle a Hercules 9800 Pro (Which apparantly requires 300w min)

Dad has it in his computer.

Goksly · 24 Jun 2003 at 15:29

u sure it can beat a 431w?

i would be surprised

GT3 · 24 Jun 2003 at 15:33

Originally posted by Gokou
u sure it can beat a 431w?

i would be surprised

Probably, Enermax PSUs are crap generally, they would be ok if they were priced the same as Q-tecs but at the price they are at - a complete rip-off.

s4ch117 · 24 Jun 2003 at 15:56

Looks good so far

what case are you modding?

Slackworth · 24 Jun 2003 at 16:01

Originally posted by Gokou
u sure it can beat a 431w?

i would be surprised

Seriously, it has much better voltage lines than the Enermax any day!

It can handle the same amount too, infact more now its a 9800 Pro.

Gordy · 24 Jun 2003 at 16:05

Its not the wattage but the quality that counts