Show off your Custom Case Work.

[rspassey]

Originally Posted by andper10 This morning an awesome case mod idea popped into my head. However, I don't have the time, equipment, or money to get it done. So, I thought that I'd post it and maybe someone else would like it and try it. I'd also like some comments on the idea. First off, you will probably need a dremel (which I don't have). The idea is to buy a window kit and do the following: 1. Gather various circular items of different sizes. 2. Use a sharpie (or some kind of marker) and trace circles of different sizes all over the side of the metal case door (but within the area that the window kit covers) 3. Remove the side door and cut out the circles (this will probably take a long time). 4. Install the window kit with the glass behind the circle cutouts so there are "bubbles" that you can see through on the side of your case. 5. Install some lighting and the effect will be even better. Post a comment and share your opinion. Do you think that this is possible? Has it been done before? Will you or anyone you know try it?

That might be cool. Especially if there were different coloured lights for each hole. Though, I don't think I would like it for my PC.

[Vanquished2]

Not too much to say. This was my first computer that I built and it came out really good, no problems at all with it. I love my MB, and the SLi!! That was the best upgrade I did for my gamming experience. I absolutly love the computer. Its a little loud with the 2 80MM fans but its alright. It now just needs some outside upgrades. You can see the list at the bottem with my future plans. I think the inside performance is pretty good (for now). My computer is pretty quick and plays wonderfully with F.E.A.R. which my old 6200 AGP in my old motherboard didn't quite cut it. Can't wait to start moding out the case! Ill post updated pics when I start doing that. Here are the pics of my baby, hope you enjoy them:

http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i69/Vanquished2/


-Asus A8N-SLi Deluxe w/ AI NOS (non-delay overclocking system) and 200 MHz FSB
-Nvidia nForce4 SLi North Bridge w/ headsink coolent system
-Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 3200+ at 2.0 GHz
-400W Dynex Power Supply
-1GB Corsair DDR400 DIMM RAM w/ headsink coolent system
-160GB internal ATA Maxtor 7200 RPM hard drive
-80MM fan in front of hard drive
-200GB external Maxtor 7200RPM hard drive (backup)
-Samsung CD-RW 48X and Samsung DVD-ROM 16X combo
-24-bit Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 w/ EAX 4.0 Advanced HD
-2 Nvidia GeForce 6600GT 256MB SLi PCI Express
-Belkin Wireless LAN reciever
-2.1 Creative speaker system
-All inside an Antec tower
-Windows XP Pro. SP 2
-AI Booster
-ASUS PC Prob
-System Mechanic 6
-ASUS NVIDIA Performance

Future plans:
-Better coolent system for CPU (so I can overclock)
-Eventually upgrade the CPU to maybe a AMD Athlon 64 3800+ or so
-Another Gig of RAM w/ heatsink coolent
-Upgrade power supply to maybe 500W or 600W
-Some cable management and cleaning
-Custom plexiglass window on side
-2 green neons inside case (top and bottom)
-2 green 80MM fans (replace other fans)
-A switch for neon lights
-An Nvidia logo on side of the tower

[spartan015]

Originally Posted by andper10 This morning an awesome case mod idea popped into my head. However, I don't have the time, equipment, or money to get it done. So, I thought that I'd post it and maybe someone else would like it and try it. I'd also like some comments on the idea. First off, you will probably need a dremel (which I don't have). The idea is to buy a window kit and do the following: 1. Gather various circular items of different sizes. 2. Use a sharpie (or some kind of marker) and trace circles of different sizes all over the side of the metal case door (but within the area that the window kit covers) 3. Remove the side door and cut out the circles (this will probably take a long time). 4. Install the window kit with the glass behind the circle cutouts so there are "bubbles" that you can see through on the side of your case. 5. Install some lighting and the effect will be even better. Post a comment and share your opinion. Do you think that this is possible? Has it been done before? Will you or anyone you know try it?

thats an awesome idea... for my next build or on this one i might do that... on the top of my case is another window so i might. my side window i had a friend, whose good at tatoo style drawing, she took a sharpie and drew some stuff on it, simple stuff. i took and dremel and i engraved it like a tiny bit... my blue light (i forgot how to wire LEDs since i dont have any capicators and what not, so its not really that arcurate but its pretty neat. ill post a pic of it once i finish since i only have 2 of the trinagles on it finished. (case window is a big X with 4 spots on the window ya kno?
this is the comp case http://www.wapacllc.com/images/Img94.gif

[KilluminatiStyle]

Well, alot has happend to my case... mostly in the last few days.

Take a look at my original post to see where it started then look at the current pics below. FEEDBACK PLEASE!! Good or bad... I'm a big boy.. I can take.

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PIC4

[sgtspector]

Nice work Kill

[rspassey]

Originally Posted by KilluminatiStyle Well, alot has happend to my case... mostly in the last few days. Take a look at my original post to see where it started then look at the current pics below. FEEDBACK PLEASE!! Good or bad... I'm a big boy.. I can take. PIC1 PIC2 PIC3 PIC4

I like it.

Is that raised platform on the top of your case used for ventilation or is it closed so nothing can get in?

[andper10]

I like what you've done with it, but I'm not really a fan of the biege color. I think it would look a lot better painted black. Very nice!

[KilluminatiStyle]

It's actually white... not beige. Kinda hard to tell with the pics I guess

[KilluminatiStyle]

Originally Posted by ryan124712 I like it. Is that raised platform on the top of your case used for ventilation or is it closed so nothing can get in?

Ventilation and appearance. There's still a blow hole under the plate. I'm debating on whether or not I should put a plate over the window as well or just the fans below the window.

[inflames988]

Originally Posted by KilluminatiStyle It's actually white... not beige. Kinda hard to tell with the pics I guess

i like the white color, its a very bright white. looks good

[catacon]

Nice work. The graphics card looks nice and cool with those two fans right by it.

[tommycompton]

no major case modding here but this is my rig. its my fist build, well i did swap cases once. i had an aspire cruiser but didn't care for the size much. put my old 3400+ into it instead.
these pics show an antec truepower 550w psu, the ocz in my sig is on its way.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...wcase/nc-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ase/cath2b.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ase/cath-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...case/cath3.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...case/cath4.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...case/cath5.jpg

[Mr.Ferrari]

Great case. and nice job on wire management.

Sigh @ the gigabyte 3d galaxy watercooler. Well atleast its a good thing you didnt choose the thermaltake one that so many newbies have been attracted to.

[tommycompton]

ya its my first watercooling setup, but i did read tonnes of reviews and the gigabyte did fair very well from the ones i read. i also like the idea of the mofset fan. it is a 1/2" set up and the pump has a good flow rate. i could expand on it if i want to. i was planning on adding gpu blocks but the heatsink on the 7900's are actually working extremely well, i don't even know if water cooling could do a whole lot better.
gpu 1 idles at 42c, and gpu 2 at 37-38c
under load they are just breaking 50 to 55
with the wc the cpu only just breaks 40c tops underload with a mild 10% overclock.
works good for me.

[catacon]

Very nice, I like it. Wire managment is quite good.

[Mr.Ferrari]

Originally Posted by tommycompton i was planning on adding gpu blocks but the heatsink on the 7900's are actually working extremely well, i don't even know if water cooling could do a whole lot better. gpu 1 idles at 42c, and gpu 2 at 37-38c under load they are just breaking 50 to 55 with the wc the cpu only just breaks 40c tops underload with a mild 10% overclock. works good for me.

Yes those new dual slot coolers on the higher end nvidia card are performing really well whilse still maintaining a very silent setup compared to the equivalent from ati. Even then, if you choose the lowest pressure drop block for your gpu (dd maze 4), your radiator and pump have enough on their hands already, and I doubt could handle 2 of those cards. Otherwise great overall setup.

[tommycompton]

thanks for the props.
if i ever did decide to add wc to the gpu's i would surely add another rad. works good for now and i still have plenty of room if i decide to oc more.
within a year from now i'll probably be switching sockets anyway, mind you i'd like to still keep this waterblock if i could.

[cuog]

here are some pics from about a month ago, i will upload newer ones in the morning:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...c/P1000384.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...c/P1000385.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...%20etc/009.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...%20etc/008.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h8...%20etc/007.jpg

[whubbard]

Cuog, do you have some pics that aren't so small...looks cool though!

[rfleming]

Click on them, they get bigger.

[Underhanded]

"The Beast"
Specs in sig, very few mods shown in this picture, but my camera is currently MIA, and I am unable to update.
I've installed 2 red led fans into the side vents, and changed the front LED to a triple beam read one =P
(Thumbnail, so click for a bigger pic)

This 2nd case is my secondary PC's case. I heavily modded it, and think it turned out pretty swell. I'd love to hear some feedback on it, good or bad, suggestions, anything!
Before any mods
Side before mod
Finished!

[whubbard]

Nice Job modding that...it looks great!

[>:() - Tiki Man]

Hey, heres a pic of my case, heavily modded thermaltake tsunami dream:

-installed 2 120mm exahust fans on side panel
-added a side panel window
-added coldcathodes
-added many leds and many led fans
-all controlled by a fan speed contoller
-sleeved my psu with spiral wrap
-rounded cables
-added aftermarket vga cooler

Case:
http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?i...0000000yt6.jpg

Front Panel:
http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?i...0100000zm4.jpg


would like to hear any feedback u may have

--tnx for looking

[whubbard]

Looks nice...but is that a thermaltake watercooling system...I don't think there known for working well

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by whubbard but is that a thermaltake watercooling system.

Water cooling? I don't think so...I can see the CPU heatsink/fan unit through the window. I think those are just normal fans with aluminum bodies.

And the black things in the 5.25" drive bays are removeable hard drive carriers.

Cricket

[Binh]

Hey, I saw this here and I just wanted to give a link to my computer. http://www.xanga.com/gaming_madness

[cuog]

Binh: The yellow case is nice. But the all clear one needs some wire management, Try replacing the CCFls with bubble tubes since those will hurt your eyes less and look better for direct lighting instead of ambient which is where the standard CCFls are best.

[Binh]

The wires usually fool people into thinking it's more complicated than it really is. If you look closely, there's like a "wall" holding up the hdds and cd drives, and all the wires are stuffed behind the walls. Ninety percent of the wires are behind it. It just looks like the wires are everywhere because, well, . . .the wall is see through, lol.

[Spearball]

Lol to tell you the truth i was going to buy the same case as you got there. I liked the look of it but then went with the aspire x superalien. Sure.... i was really gonna buy it. Only if your willing to make another one for me Too bad for me I still like my case the way it is though

[newbuilder14]

That sure is one big video card Spearball.