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KronoLeginaire · 01-04-2002, 02:33 PM

In my venture for a pc I've been inspired by VooDoo computer studios to get a case and mod it. Anyone know a good place to get a case?

P.S. Don't forget to stop by the PC-Mechanic IRC Channel!!
#pc-mech on irc.asylum-net.org

Mr N8 · 01-04-2002, 02:55 PM

I would say your best bet is at NewEgg. I've got 3 cases from them now, and modded my Cheiftech Server Chasis. LOTS of room to work with!

Nate

Jenni · 01-04-2002, 03:00 PM

If you're just looking for a good, cheap case (since this is gonna be your first mod), I recommend this one from Computer Geeks:

It's a decent case, cost $18.75 plus shipping, the metal in the side panel is fairly thin (easier to cut). The only drawback to it is that big logo on the side panel, but you can easily swap the other side panel out for it. That makes the "GE" upside down on the other side, but who looks at that side anyway?
There are no vent holes in the right side panel, which makes it perfect for modding, nothing to get in the way of your design.

The PS that comes with the case is a Genica, not the best brand in the world, but I ran my P3 800 with it with no problems for about 6-8 months, 24/7.

KronoLeginaire · 01-04-2002, 03:52 PM

Where did you get that case Jenni?

KronoLeginaire · 01-04-2002, 03:53 PM

ok, nevermind.

PMich · 01-04-2002, 04:34 PM

You may want to lurk around the dumpster of your favorite local computer store.
For that matter, go ask them if they have any old ones. There is almost always another geek working in a computer store willing to help a guy out whose aspiring to that level of geekdom. That's how I plan to find my first one for modding anyway.

DrZaius · 01-04-2002, 05:18 PM

Hey KronoLeginaire,

Just stop by a local computer shop or Fry's (if you live near one) and pick up a super cheap case. Swap out the power supply, take out the dremel (must have for case modders), and start cutting. Plextiglass window, paint job, some rheostats, the works. Dont forget to take pics and post 'em.

KronoLeginaire · 01-04-2002, 06:58 PM

Thanks
I understand where your comming from on the goto my local store bit but their cases are sooo ulgy, I'm gonnna keep looking online for now.

KronoLeginaire · 01-04-2002, 07:06 PM

Ok, looking at one of the VooDoo cases, where can I find a case like this?

I have included the picture of it.

DrZaius · 01-04-2002, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KronoLeginaire
Ok, looking at one of the VooDoo cases, where can I find a case like this?

I have included the picture of it.

http://www.colorcases.com/

It's called PHAT 201.

KronoLeginaire · 01-04-2002, 07:18 PM

Yep. Thanks Dr. Zaius

JCH · 01-04-2002, 09:13 PM

That case is made by Coolermaster and its less at Newegg. Still expensive though.

archie · 01-05-2002, 01:54 AM

Here's a pic of a moded case I found somewhere sometime ... you may want to check out some that were already done for ideas ... sorry, don't have a good link to such right now.

archie · 01-05-2002, 01:55 AM

front view ...

Charliey · 01-05-2002, 12:16 PM

I just modded my case yesterday, heres some pics:
http://www.geocities.com/charliey14/casemod/

Its a few blowholes, but no paint job yet. Ive bought the paint, but i dont have any where to paint until the weather warms up a bit, because its still winter here, and i cant get anywhere with ventilation.

The only problem is that i dont have any thing to over clock except my video card. My cpu is a celeron 500, and the best it can do is 562, so theres no point, because then i get a really wierd fsb.

KronoLeginaire · 01-11-2002, 05:47 PM

anyone else know any good cheap, sturdy cases that would be good for modding?

Jenni · 01-11-2002, 06:11 PM

Check with your local computer shops, chances are at least one of them carries Aopen cases. Those things are probably the most often modded cases in the world. And, AOpen is having a mod contest, believe it or not. Check out their website, www.aopen.com for more details.

The cases themselves are built like a tank. They are great cases.

KronoLeginaire · 01-11-2002, 11:42 PM

Thanks Jenni, That site helped me allot. I've picked the Acer H600A Server Casae. It big, and tall, and I like it. Anyone ever have problems with it and what are some good begginer mods to do with it. I have included a picture of the case.

KronoLeginaire · 01-12-2002, 06:24 AM

Anyone know where I can get a plexyglass kit for moding my case?

morriswindgate · 01-12-2002, 07:30 AM

This site has a lot of information on case modding with pics, Also check out the "Vistors Projects"

http://www.gideontech.com/projects.shtml

http://dmoz.org/Computers/Hardware/Components/Cases/
http://st-intelligence.com/case/

http://cgi.woodtv.com/netbuilder/nitrousone/
Parts Links

http://2cooltek.safeshopper.com/44/cat44.htm?708

http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/qui...=Case_Lighting

http://www.crazypc.com/products/casemods/casemods.htm

http://www.pccasegear.com/

01-04-2002, 02:33 PM	#1
KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	I need a good case to mod... In my venture for a pc I've been inspired by VooDoo computer studios to get a case and mod it. Anyone know a good place to get a case? P.S. Don't forget to stop by the PC-Mechanic IRC Channel!! #pc-mech on irc.asylum-net.org Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-04-2002, 02:55 PM	#2
Mr N8 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 2,094	I would say your best bet is at NewEgg. I've got 3 cases from them now, and modded my Cheiftech Server Chasis. LOTS of room to work with! Nate Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-04-2002, 03:00 PM	#3
Jenni PC Tinkerer Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Long Beach, Mississippi Posts: 2,090	If you're just looking for a good, cheap case (since this is gonna be your first mod), I recommend this one from Computer Geeks: It's a decent case, cost $18.75 plus shipping, the metal in the side panel is fairly thin (easier to cut). The only drawback to it is that big logo on the side panel, but you can easily swap the other side panel out for it. That makes the "GE" upside down on the other side, but who looks at that side anyway? There are no vent holes in the right side panel, which makes it perfect for modding, nothing to get in the way of your design. The PS that comes with the case is a Genica, not the best brand in the world, but I ran my P3 800 with it with no problems for about 6-8 months, 24/7. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	Where did you get that case Jenni? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	ok, nevermind. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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01-04-2002, 04:34 PM	#6
PMich Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenville, MS Posts: 625	You may want to lurk around the dumpster of your favorite local computer store. For that matter, go ask them if they have any old ones. There is almost always another geek working in a computer store willing to help a guy out whose aspiring to that level of geekdom. That's how I plan to find my first one for modding anyway. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-04-2002, 05:18 PM	#7
DrZaius Member (13 bit) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 7,030	Hey KronoLeginaire, Just stop by a local computer shop or Fry's (if you live near one) and pick up a super cheap case. Swap out the power supply, take out the dremel (must have for case modders), and start cutting. Plextiglass window, paint job, some rheostats, the works. Dont forget to take pics and post 'em. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire Last edited by DrZaius; 01-04-2002 at 05:20 PM.

01-04-2002, 06:58 PM	#8
KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	Thanks I understand where your comming from on the goto my local store bit but their cases are sooo ulgy, I'm gonnna keep looking online for now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-04-2002, 07:18 PM	#11
KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	Yep. Thanks Dr. Zaius Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-04-2002, 09:13 PM	#12
JCH Member (8 bit) Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	That case is made by Coolermaster and its less at Newegg. Still expensive though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-05-2002, 12:16 PM	#15
Charliey Member (11 bit) Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 1,714	I just modded my case yesterday, heres some pics: http://www.geocities.com/charliey14/casemod/ Its a few blowholes, but no paint job yet. Ive bought the paint, but i dont have any where to paint until the weather warms up a bit, because its still winter here, and i cant get anywhere with ventilation. The only problem is that i dont have any thing to over clock except my video card. My cpu is a celeron 500, and the best it can do is 562, so theres no point, because then i get a really wierd fsb. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ -Charlie

01-11-2002, 05:47 PM	#16
KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	anyone else know any good cheap, sturdy cases that would be good for modding? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-11-2002, 06:11 PM	#17
Jenni PC Tinkerer Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Long Beach, Mississippi Posts: 2,090	Check with your local computer shops, chances are at least one of them carries Aopen cases. Those things are probably the most often modded cases in the world. And, AOpen is having a mod contest, believe it or not. Check out their website, www.aopen.com for more details. The cases themselves are built like a tank. They are great cases. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-12-2002, 06:24 AM	#19
KronoLeginaire Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harvard University Posts: 935	Anyone know where I can get a plexyglass kit for moding my case? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-12-2002, 07:30 AM	#20
morriswindgate Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,761	This site has a lot of information on case modding with pics, Also check out the "Vistors Projects" http://www.gideontech.com/projects.shtml http://dmoz.org/Computers/Hardware/Components/Cases/ http://st-intelligence.com/case/ http://cgi.woodtv.com/netbuilder/nitrousone/ Parts Links http://2cooltek.safeshopper.com/44/cat44.htm?708 http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/qui...=Case_Lighting http://www.crazypc.com/products/casemods/casemods.htm http://www.pccasegear.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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