Project: Little John

Drunkenmassacre · 1 Jul 2010 at 18:57

OK guys, time for my first project!

I have 'acquired' an old RM server case and I'm planning to create a sturdy case, with room to watercool in the future.

So far I have broken it down to bare parts (removing rivets with a dremel and improvised screw/drill bit is noisy but fun!) and am ready to sand/paint. However I have heard stories about the impact of painting the internals of a case. Therefore, I have a couple of questions:

How will painting the inside of the case affect the acoustics/temperatures/electrical grounding?

Am I being too worry-some over this? Being a bit n00bish?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I will be putting photos up, just not much to show ATM

Tealc · 1 Jul 2010 at 19:06

I always thought painting the internals was purely for aesthetic reasons and nothing else.

Drunkenmassacre · 1 Jul 2010 at 19:10

Thats all I'm aiming for, but just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be having a negative affect on it.

EdGey · 1 Jul 2010 at 19:14

Painting the inside of the case wont do anything aside make it look sexy

Drunkenmassacre · 1 Jul 2010 at 19:16

So in answer to my question, I'm worrying over nothing

Another question though: anyone in/around NW Leicestershire have a rivet gun handy? Those rivets I took out will eventually need replacing lol. Guess what I forgot... :s

malcolm · 1 Jul 2010 at 20:19

gv_of_e said:
So in answer to my question, I'm worrying over nothing

Another question though: anyone in/around NW Leicestershire have a rivet gun handy? Those rivets I took out will eventually need replacing lol. Guess what I forgot... :s

Pop Rivetter and a selection of rivets can be bought from your local DIY store for under a tenner, not a big investment.

Drunkenmassacre · 1 Jul 2010 at 20:50

i'll have to take a look-see! Thanks for the replies guys, I'll start the sanding tomorrow. Going for a black and yellow build, after seeing the Akasa Venom cooler

G-Dubs · 1 Jul 2010 at 21:55

Worrying over nothing, but always best to check it out first so credit to you.

If internals are bare metal they won't need more than a bit of a rub over with 600 grit. You won't need etch prime, just normal Halfords Grey primer is fine.

Oh and it you like Black and yellow have a look at this.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18059119

Drunkenmassacre · 1 Jul 2010 at 22:59

hey g-dubs, thanks for the heads up. I must admit, I had seen that build before, and you'll probably see some stolen ideas later next week

G-Dubs · 2 Jul 2010 at 13:35

no worries mate, let me know if I can help with anything

waynio · 2 Jul 2010 at 16:32

EdGey said:
Painting the inside of the case wont do anything aside make it look sexy

True

.

G-Dubs · 2 Jul 2010 at 18:27

waynio said:
True .

And for that reason alone it MUST be done

Drunkenmassacre · 7 Jul 2010 at 21:49

Photos as promised. Havent taken any recently, but these'll have to do for now:

Also, my grandfather has brought me his rivet gun over with assorted rivets. Handy for the build!

Like I say, I will update the pics as soon as the paint has dried on the front of the case, and I'll show the mods I have done to the motherboard tray.

Cheers guys

misterPK · 7 Jul 2010 at 22:48

That looks like an old antec dragon case to me. There's one sitting next to me right now... Have fun!

PK!