Looking at a new case for modding

[Colossus]

Well I found this sweet case.. I am looking for pointers.. I didnt buy it yet... But in the middle of the deal :)

How does it look?

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/G9178.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/G9179.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/G9180.jpg

[number1sixerfan]

Add top and side blowholes. I love server case mods! Oh, and paint it. That's an ugly color.

[Colossus]

But other then that it looks cool eh?

It is freaking huge! Now if he ever gets back to me i can finalize the deal...

[5siz]

so you can only put 1 mobo in there? I don't get the idea about server cases, what are they for??? "duh servers" but can you put a bunch of HDD's in it or soemthing? What's the exact purpose of having one.

[TAZTG]

Lots of potential with that case. I like the glass door on the front..

[Big_Mac]

how about a pair of top blowholes (maybe 192mm fans if you can) and some handles up top. Big ones.

casters on the botom, that way she rolls nice and smooth. Maybe filters on all the intakes, that way it stays cleaner. Then a righteous paint job (maybe electric yellow and black?) and perhaps a small window of strange shape?

[Colossus]

Great ideas! If I get this case (still waiting).. Then I am going to need help modding it.. Since this will be my first real big project.. I fiqured might as well get my feet wet!

I can probably house two complete setups in there! That thing is a monster! :)

I love the window door too.. I thought it was a small 24U server rack at first...

[number1sixerfan]

Originally posted by 5siz
so you can only put 1 mobo in there? I don't get the idea about server cases, what are they for??? "duh servers" but can you put a bunch of HDD's in it or soemthing? What's the exact purpose of having one.

They can fit plenty 5.25 drives and there is plenty space which makes for better airflow.

[5siz]

Originally posted by number1sixerfan
They can fit plenty 5.25 drives and there is plenty space which makes for better airflow.


so you can have a bunch of cd-rom drives LOL.


I always though servers were giant hardrives for space and folding, games etc.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by 5siz
so you can have a bunch of cd-rom drives LOL.


I always though servers were giant hardrives for space and folding, games etc.

It used to be... But not every case manufacturer has some kind of crappy case they call a "server case" but its not a true server case.. Since most dont come with redundant power supplies and cannot even hold a EATX board...

But almost anything nowadays can be called a "server" without it being 100% true to the term...

[schultz]

that's an awesome looking case with a whole lot of potential! nice! :) like most people have said, blow holes and handles would be nice. how about some custom wire wrapping so you can have some nice and cool looking wires? that would be after you've added an awesome looking window!! ;)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by schultz
that's an awesome looking case with a whole lot of potential! nice! :) like most people have said, blow holes and handles would be nice. how about some custom wire wrapping so you can have some nice and cool looking wires? that would be after you've added an awesome looking window!! ;)

Thanks! Its going to be a lot of work! And my first virgin real modding job... So I am going to need a lot of help/points and mentors!

[schultz]

Originally posted by Colossus
Thanks! Its going to be a lot of work! And my first virgin real modding job... So I am going to need a lot of help/points and mentors!

hey...that's what we are here for!! :) we will always be nice (atleast i hope so) and always love to welcome more modders into the fold. ;)

[speedstream5621]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
how about a pair of top blowholes (maybe 192mm fans if you can) and some handles up top. Big ones.

casters on the botom, that way she rolls nice and smooth. Maybe filters on all the intakes, that way it stays cleaner. Then a righteous paint job (maybe electric yellow and black?) and perhaps a small window of strange shape?
I think that would impede the structural integrity of the case a lot if its as heavy as it looks.

Yeah, there's some modding potential there. Its got real shoddy cooling, so fix that. Maybe do something with the bezel and of course, a unique window on the side -panel.

[kenrippy]

that's a friggin cool case. you could watercool easily with that baby. i love roomy cases

[Colossus]

Im waiting so see what Sandra and GLScooby will say :)

Actually depending on dimensions.. I was actually thinking about mounting a Prommy in there :)

Its on my list as potential possibilities... :)

[Big_Mac]

how about mounting a notebook cd-rom, a mini-itx mobo (or pico-itx), an hdd, and then another full system in there? Could be interesting, if you made it all sleek like with an integrated KVM or something.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
how about mounting a notebook cd-rom, a mini-itx mobo (or pico-itx), an hdd, and then another full system in there? Could be interesting, if you made it all sleek like with an integrated KVM or something.

I thought about using it for multi motherboards... But I really got to get it home before I can see what will and will not fit...

I wont have it until a few days...

[Big_Mac]

Originally posted by Colossus
I thought about using it for multi motherboards... But I really got to get it home before I can see what will and will not fit...

I wont have it until a few days...

You could easily fit a mini-itx board. They're smaller than a DVD-rom drive. and the support equipment for it would fit elsewhere.

Just an idea.

oooh, how about using an LCD on the side panel that is the display for mobo#2?

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
You could easily fit a mini-itx board. They're smaller than a DVD-rom drive. and the support equipment for it would fit elsewhere.

Just an idea.

oooh, how about using an LCD on the side panel that is the display for mobo#2?

Possible... But the case wont be on the desk.. It would be sitting on the floor.. It is too large to stick on the desk I have now :)

So looking at an LCD that low on the ground can be difficult.. Plus I am new to this and I dont know if I want to try and rip an LCD panel apart :(

[Big_Mac]

Originally posted by Colossus
Possible... But the case wont be on the desk.. It would be sitting on the floor.. It is too large to stick on the desk I have now :)

So looking at an LCD that low on the ground can be difficult.. Plus I am new to this and I dont know if I want to try and rip an LCD panel apart :(

Ripping a standard desktop LCD apart is easy. Just start taking out screws.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
Ripping a standard desktop LCD apart is easy. Just start taking out screws.

Well yeah but mounting it and all that... I will have to wait and see how this case looks when I have it in my possession :)

[knuckles644]

Make it into a crib for your kid.





:D j/k

All I have to say is fill up every 5 1/2" bay and use it as your gaming machine. You'll never have to switch CD's!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by knuckles644
Make it into a crib for your kid.





:D j/k

All I have to say is fill up every 5 1/2" bay and use it as your gaming machine. You'll never have to switch CD's!

*lol* Switch CD's for what? I dont really want that many opticals :)

[knuckles644]

If you're like me, you'll be playing quite a few games at once, and it's a pain to always be switching out various CDs and DVDs. (Encarta, Halo, KOTOR, Morrowind, music CDs and CD-Rs can all go through my 2 opticals in a matter of hours...it's a pain:mad: )

[GLScooby]

Originally posted by Colossus
Well I found this sweet case.. I am looking for pointers.. I didnt buy it yet... But in the middle of the deal :)

How does it look?



Uh.......big.

Damn! That is Really Big! My project could probably fit inside that one!

Couple of questiions Colossus:

Steel or Aluminum?

Is the rear I/O standard for ATX? MB anchors too? (My main prob)

Is the door gonna stick around, or get some modding love as well?

Coke or Pepsi?

Ok, enough. That looks like a whole lot of fun! The 2 in one idea is very interesting. A gaming/OC'ing rig and a dedicated seperate folding machine in the same case. Very cool.

Well, when you get it and have a chance to do some measuring and brainstorming, let's hear some more of your ideas.

BTW, I believe it is only proper to come up with a project name. I vote for "Project: Colossal"

[Colossus]

Originally posted by GLScooby
Uh.......big.

Damn! That is Really Big! My project could probably fit inside that one!


Just how I like it REAL BIG!


Couple of questiions Colossus:

Steel or Aluminum?


Steel.. So it weighs a TON!


Is the rear I/O standard for ATX? MB anchors too? (My main prob)


Standard ATX board mounts and comes with 2x ATX Powersupplies.. Not sure exactly how the power supplies mix.. Since there is on power cable. You can get a better look when looking at the back of the case


Is the door gonna stick around, or get some modding love as well?


I believe it sticks.. You can see a door lock. But I am not sure. I will have it on Wed/Thur


Coke or Pepsi?


Pepsi all the way!!!!


Ok, enough. That looks like a whole lot of fun! The 2 in one idea is very interesting. A gaming/OC'ing rig and a dedicated separate folding machine in the same case. Very cool.

Well, when you get it and have a chance to do some measuring and brainstorming, let's hear some more of your ideas.

BTW, I believe it is only proper to come up with a project name. I vote for "Project: Colossal"

I was thinking of a name for her... I am very excited about it. Since I am a virgin modder it will be difficult for me to try things out. But I am willing to try things out..

GLScooby, I respect your opinion. I have seen the great work that you have done.. Along with all the other modders like TAZ and Santa.. And all the others I know I am not naming since I am drawing a blank...

I have always wanted to mod a case. But when I look at my basic Enermax and Antec cases I dont see what I see in her... Does that make sense? I guess my basic cases dont turn me on like that new case does!

The two pc's in one is a nice idea.. I was thinking of something like that when BTX comes around.. Since then you can actually just mount it on the other side of the mobo tray and attach two cases to one...

I will surely have pictures for all the fans. But work would probably be slow. I do work.. But I need help in planning out my strategy..

[Colossus]

Im still waiting for the interior pictures :(

But the dimensions of it is 25(H) x 11(W) x 19(D)

Also I found out that the clear door is not plexi!!!!!!

Its a very fine Metal Mesh cover!

I might keep it or switch to a smoked plexi.. Not sure!

[ryuson99]

keep the window it sounds like it is way more durable than plexi
plexi is easily scratched, and we don't want a scratched door now do we?

[Colossus]

Originally posted by ryuson99
keep the window it sounds like it is way more durable than plexi
plexi is easily scratched, and we don't want a scratched door now do we?

True.. But I am usually pretty careful.. I am just worried about rust.. Its not aluminum.. It is quite heavy steel :D

Since I am going to be sanding it down to allow the new coat of paint to adhere better.. Do you guys use any kind of sealant?

[catch22]

Originally posted by Colossus
True.. But I am usually pretty careful.. I am just worried about rust.. Its not aluminum.. It is quite heavy steel :D

Since I am going to be sanding it down to allow the new coat of paint to adhere better.. Do you guys use any kind of sealant?

i say use RUSTOLEUM primer and it's for metal to prevent (get this) RUST!

[San7a]

Originally posted by catch22
i say use RUSTOLEUM primer and it's for metal to prevent (get this) RUST!
RUST! :eek:

Wouldn't be like that if you'd have gotten a nice... aluminum... LIAN-LI! To run your *chuckles* AMD IN!

ARrrRgHH!! :D :p

[ryuson99]

i did not know the steel cases rust

[Snipeye]

There are iron alloys in steel I think, can't remember my chemistry at the moment. But yes, steel and iron can and do rust (given the right things and time).

[Colossus]

Originally posted by San7a
RUST! :eek:

Wouldn't be like that if you'd have gotten a nice... aluminum... LIAN-LI! To run your *chuckles* AMD IN!

ARrrRgHH!! :D :p

YOU CALL YOURSELF A MODDER????

*Rips the mod badge off your chest*

You aint no stinking modder.. Buying a "normal" case!!!!!

EDIT:

Ohhh did I tell anyone that monster has 800w of pure ATX POWER!!!!! She is BIG and POWERFUL! :)

[Colossus]

Inside case pics!!!!!

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/L6837.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/L6838.jpg

[catch22]

Originally posted by Colossus
Ohhh did I tell anyone that monster has 800w of pure ATX POWER!!!!! She is BIG and POWERFUL! :)

big and beautiful....o yeah!:D :D :cool:

[ryuson99]

damn that thing is huge. colossus do you have it at home already

[Colossus]

Originally posted by ryuson99
damn that thing is huge. colossus do you have it at home already

Almost it will be here for the weekend!!!!!

[Waisztarroz]

800W? I've always wanted a power supply with more than 1 horsepower.:D

[catch22]

Originally posted by Waisztarroz
800W? I've always wanted a power supply with more than 1 horsepower.:D

isn't 1 hsp like 974 watts or something?:confused:

but anyways that is an awesome case

[San7a]

Originally posted by Colossus
YOU CALL YOURSELF A MODDER????

*Rips the mod badge off your chest*

You aint no stinking modder.. Buying a "normal" case!!!!!

EDIT:

Ohhh did I tell anyone that monster has 800w of pure ATX POWER!!!!! She is BIG and POWERFUL! :)

ROFL! :D

How much are you paying for that hos?

[Colossus]

Originally posted by San7a
ROFL! :D

How much are you paying for that hos?

Lets just say it is cheap :D

[catch22]

Originally posted by Colossus
Lets just say it is cheap :D

aww you can tell us...:cool: ;)

[San7a]

Over $200? :confused:

[GLScooby]

:eek::eek::eek:800 WATTS!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

(you better steer clear of Ash with that psu!)








The only thing scarier than an 800W psu itself, is the person considering using more than half of it on the case!

Seriously, considering the dimensions you told us, and looking at how NOT DWARFED it is in the case, I'm thinking that is one huge frikkin' psu.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by San7a
Over $200? :confused:

Well take 200 and divide by 5 :D

[Colossus]

Originally posted by GLScooby
:eek::eek::eek:800 WATTS!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

(you better steer clear of Ash with that psu!)








The only thing scarier than an 800W psu itself, is the person considering using more than half of it on the case!

Seriously, considering the dimensions you told us, and looking at how NOT DWARFED it is in the case, I'm thinking that is one huge frikkin' psu.

I dont get it??? Why would ash like a 800w psu? :D

that PSU is huge! I'll have better pics up when its at my home over the weekend :)

[San7a]

Originally posted by Colossus
Well take 200 and divide by 5 :D
!!! :eek:

[GLScooby]

Originally posted by Colossus
I dont get it??? Why would ash like a 800w psu? :D

Actually, it's the opposite. Ash gets on people who think they need giant psu's. Like they'll get a 500MHz better O/C, 150 more 3DMarks, and the 12 dollar memory they found on eBay will run at 2-2-2-3 timings because they got a big psu.

(Besides, we all know it's the XIDE Pads (http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188396&perpage=15&pagenumber=1) that get you that stuff)



(I wonder if he noticed I went out and got the 550 Antec......)[

[Colossus]

Originally posted by GLScooby
Actually, it's the opposite. Ash gets on people who think they need giant psu's. Like they'll get a 500MHz better O/C, 150 more 3DMarks, and the 12 dollar memory they found on eBay will run at 2-2-2-3 timings because they got a big psu.

(Besides, we all know it's the XIDE Pads (http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188396&perpage=15&pagenumber=1) that get you that stuff)



(I wonder if he noticed I went out and got the 550 Antec......)[

*lol*

So I guess I will be the only person on sharky with a 800w Antec eh?

LOL

I can live with that!

I was considering one of those Antec True Controls... But hey.. If this got the power.. And that kind of voltage (hopefully solid rails) I will use my almost 1HP powersupply!

[GLScooby]

Originally posted by Colossus
I was considering one of those Antec True Controls... But hey.. If this got the power.. And that kind of voltage (hopefully solid rails) I will use my almost 1HP powersupply!

I've got the true control, and it's looking pretty good that I'll remove the controls from the boring faceplate and mount them.......




...........somewhere........*sigh*

[San7a]

Originally posted by GLScooby
I've got the true control, and it's looking pretty good that I'll remove the controls from the boring faceplate and mount them.......




...........somewhere........*sigh*
I've got modder's block. :(

[schultz]

Originally posted by San7a
I've got modder's block. :(

nooooooooo!! i feel sorry for you. 'bout to begin some of my own right now.

Colossus, that is awesome! and awesomely huge! (especially that monster of a psu). and for that price!!!!!! :eek: :eek: nice...

look forward to seeing exactly what you are going to do.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by schultz
nooooooooo!! i feel sorry for you. 'bout to begin some of my own right now.

Colossus, that is awesome! and awesomely huge! (especially that monster of a psu). and for that price!!!!!! :eek: :eek: nice...

look forward to seeing exactly what you are going to do.

Im looking forward to see exactly what I am going to do.. I am still drawing a blank :(

Maybe I should give up and just sell it off... I havent modded anything like that.. and it might be more then I can chew :(

[schultz]

Originally posted by Colossus
Im looking forward to see exactly what I am going to do.. I am still drawing a blank :(

Maybe I should give up and just sell it off... I havent modded anything like that.. and it might be more then I can chew :(

how much you want for it?

wait...no! don't give in! modding is a blast, and though it takes a while you should stick with it! it is very rewarding! we can help you come up with more ideas if you need. we are here to help! :)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by schultz
how much you want for it?

wait...no! don't give in! modding is a blast, and though it takes a while you should stick with it! it is very rewarding! we can help you come up with more ideas if you need. we are here to help! :)

Thanks!

But I am going to get it.. But shipping it if I decide to sell would be expensive.. It is all steel baby!

Not that cheap alumumumumuminum crap :D

Part of my tasks will be to

1. Paint
2. Add better cooling
3. Mod something (dunno what)
4. Make it pleasing to my eyes :D
5. Quieter then what I have
6. Add some fun items like LCD and or lights
7. Add filters! if at all possible!

[schultz]

Originally posted by Colossus
1. Paint
2. Add better cooling
3. Mod something (dunno what)
4. Make it pleasing to my eyes :D
5. Quieter then what I have
6. Add some fun items like LCD and or lights
7. Add filters! if at all possible!

no idea what you are going to do?!!!!! sure...i believe you....;)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by schultz
no idea what you are going to do?!!!!! sure...i believe you....;)

Well no I dont really... I dont like 40 blow holes.. I think they are ok.. But can be done wrong and ugly. :(

So I passed my engineer drafting class.. I can draw oblique image of it :D but I have no clue... Maybe it would come to me easier when I can see the metal, touch the metal, lick the metal!

[schultz]

Originally posted by Colossus
Well no I dont really... I dont like 40 blow holes.. I think they are ok.. But can be done wrong and ugly. :(

So I passed my engineer drafting class.. I can draw oblique image of it :D but I have no clue... Maybe it would come to me easier when I can see the metal, touch the metal, lick the metal!

that's it! get all five senses working and amazing things will happen!

i think it actually will help once you actually have the computer. you will be able to get a real idea of where you want things to go and what you really want to do with it.

[Colossus]

What is the best method to get the pain removed?

I have a buddy that has access to a sand blaster.. So would that work well (after I remove the psu :D)

[lonewolfroger]

Originally posted by Colossus
What is the best method to get the pain removed?

I have a buddy that has access to a sand blaster.. So would that work well (after I remove the psu :D) It will get the paint off, you just might not like the end results.:D Of couse it depends on what kind of sand blaster he has, I`ve only used the industrial ones.:)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by lonewolfroger
It will get the paint off, you just might not like the end results.:D Of couse it depends on what kind of sand blaster he has, I`ve only used the industrial ones.:)

I dont think it would damage the case right? Its not taking a layer of metal off?

I dont know what kind he has.. I know he uses it at his job.. So I have no clue... I just know he has access to one *lol*

[lonewolfroger]

Originally posted by Colossus
I dont think it would damage the case right? Its not taking a layer of metal off?

I dont know what kind he has.. I know he uses it at his job.. So I have no clue... I just know he has access to one *lol* I hope it works out for you, I just keep getting these images of the case looking like a car after a hail storm. :) Although, it might be ok, if he is the one doing it. :) Edit to add: the one I used, I had to wear protective clothing and a blast proof helmet and glass.:D I sand blasted railroad box cars so that they could be painted, well it was a summer job and it paid well. :)

[schultz]

Originally posted by lonewolfroger
I hope it works out for you, I just keep getting these images of the case looking like a car after a hail storm. :) Although, it might be ok, if he is the one doing it. :) Edit to add: the one I used, I had to wear protective clothing and a blast proof helmet and glass.:D

whoa! well, Colossus does have a steel case! :) if i did that with my case...it would probably be cut in half! ;)

[ryuson99]

hey colossus since this if going to be your first modding job why don't you get a really cheap case and practice your ideas on that one that way when you work on the server case it should be a snap

don't i repeat do not sell i want to see what you do with this:D

[Waisztarroz]

Originally posted by catch22
isn't 1 hsp like 974 watts or something?:confused:

but anyways that is an awesome case

1 horsepower is 745 watts, roughly. There are different horsepower scales (electric and water are different, strangely) but they're all about 745.

[Ashpool]

Originally posted by GLScooby
Actually, it's the opposite. Ash gets on people who think they need giant psu's. Like they'll get a 500MHz better O/C, 150 more 3DMarks, and the 12 dollar memory they found on eBay will run at 2-2-2-3 timings because they got a big psu.

(Besides, we all know it's the XIDE Pads (http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188396&perpage=15&pagenumber=1) that get you that stuff)



(I wonder if he noticed I went out and got the 550 Antec......)[

You both suck, shelling out all that cash. !!**YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES**!!






























Okay, seriously... What in God's name are you gonna stuff in there that'll suck up 550 Watts, much less 800? A Particle Accelerator? :p

[knuckles644]

Hmmm...more like a vacuum, champ.:p

[catch22]

Originally posted by Colossus
I dont think it would damage the case right? Its not taking a layer of metal off?

I dont know what kind he has.. I know he uses it at his job.. So I have no clue... I just know he has access to one *lol*

nope...won't harm the metal at all.....well i guess it would if you left it on the same part for like 30 secs....but otherwise no...:D

[Colossus]

Well I got bored today and I picked up some 400/800/1500 grit wet sanding paper :)

I am going to lap some of my heatsinks :)

This should be fun!

EDIT

laping laping laping, I make you out of sand.. laping laping laping A laping I shall play!

[TAZTG]

Why did that case have such a big PS anyway?? Do all servers usually come with Big ones are 2 smaller ones? Another Question to Consider.. How Hot does an 800W PS get and How Loud are they? It does seem to take up alot of the top part. Will the Size of the PS mess up your Modding Plans??

[Big_Mac]

Originally posted by TAZTG
Why did that case have such a big PS anyway?? Do all servers usually come with Big ones are 2 smaller ones? Another Question to Consider.. How Hot does an 800W PS get and How Loud are they? It does seem to take up alot of the top part. Will the Size of the PS mess up your Modding Plans??

What that looks like is the PSU cage. It's a cage that you plug 2 hot swap power supplies into and then it connects their outputs into a single set of connectors (it has a backplane that accepts the various voltages output by the supplies and then runs the connectors off that)

That way if one dies, you just pull it out, put a new one in, and you don't even have any downtime at all.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
What that looks like is the PSU cage. It's a cage that you plug 2 hot swap power supplies into and then it connects their outputs into a single set of connectors (it has a backplane that accepts the various voltages output by the supplies and then runs the connectors off that)

That way if one dies, you just pull it out, put a new one in, and you don't even have any downtime at all.

True, But I dont believe it is hotswappable :(

I have to take a look.. But it does come with Dual 400w Antec PSU :)

Why I think it is not hotswapable.. Is if you look at the back of the case picture.. There is only one input for voltage.. Which is NOT on the power supply but on the case mounting below the powersupply...

I am very interested to see how that is... I wont have it until later today or tomorrow to know for sure...

If I dont like the over 1HP powersupply.. I can always pawn it off :D

[Big_Mac]

Originally posted by Colossus
True, But I dont believe it is hotswappable :(

I have to take a look.. But it does come with Dual 400w Antec PSU :)

Why I think it is not hotswapable.. Is if you look at the back of the case picture.. There is only one input for voltage.. Which is NOT on the power supply but on the case mounting below the powersupply...

I am very interested to see how that is... I wont have it until later today or tomorrow to know for sure...

If I dont like the over 1HP powersupply.. I can always pawn it off :D

How's that make it any different? It just means that they would get both AC in and DC out hooked through the backplane. Which is actually the better way to do it.

They may not be hotswappable, but I'm betting they are.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
How's that make it any different? It just means that they would get both AC in and DC out hooked through the backplane. Which is actually the better way to do it.

They may not be hotswappable, but I'm betting they are.

Maybe/Maybe not.. I have never seen a dual power supply built like that... Most of the hot swaps I have worked with had individual lines to each power supply...

The think about using a backplane in your example, is if the backplane fails and down goes the machine... Atleast in the usual setups I have worked with if the power supply fails.. It does not go down :)

[Colossus]

Well dammit!

The case didnt arrive today.. There seems to be some kind of delay at the carrier :(

So unless he paid for Sat. delivery it wont arrive until Monday :(

[Big_Mac]

Originally posted by Colossus
Maybe/Maybe not.. I have never seen a dual power supply built like that... Most of the hot swaps I have worked with had individual lines to each power supply...

The think about using a backplane in your example, is if the backplane fails and down goes the machine... Atleast in the usual setups I have worked with if the power supply fails.. It does not go down :)

In any redundant system, if the backplane goes down, so does the system. The backplane is what connects the dual outputs of the individual PSUs to the single mobo connector, so if it dies, then the mobo won't be getting power anymore, and it won't matter if the supplies can still make it.

We'll see.

And I hope that you get the case and it isn't some strange scam or something.

[slavik]

WALK IN CLOSET!!!

Originally posted by TAZTG
Lots of potential with that case. I like the glass door on the front..

get a small engine and a generator and go out for a road trip, stick on a large satellite antenna, and have true wireless broadband ;)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by slavik
WALK IN CLOSET!!!



get a small engine and a generator and go out for a road trip, stick on a large satellite antenna, and have true wireless broadband ;)

Interesting idea.. I have a 500VA APC UPS in the closet.. I can mount that inside the case and provide internal battery backup.. But even a small 500VA will add a nice chunk of weight to the project.

[Colossus]

I had some weird idea about the lower bay.. The one with 2x fans... I was thinking about modding that into a slide out draw of some kind to store hardware in.. With padded walls, etc...

What do you recommend for creating a decent air filter? I dont want to restrict the airflow that much...

[catch22]

i say for a security system.....hook up a good 300,000 volt stun gun to the steel case.......so when someone who doesn't know about it will sure know about it afterward...:cool:

[Colossus]

That would be to dangerous and I would have to take it down to the bare metal... Since the paint would probably insulate the case a little...

So how do you figure out what colors to use? I am looking at it and I am not sure...

I was thinking about using those chrome paint cans to paint the inside.. I like the mirror effect... But what about the outside?

When you are painting a case, how do you know that color x,y and z are the colors you want?

I rather not repaint the case 20 times before finding the right colors :)

[PinchyCM]

Colossus, I'm enjoying your new profile! Back to the tri-color thing I see! :) Nice "overclocking toy," btw :)

On a side note,
More shameless plugs, everyone check out the Classified section, I'm selling an Olympus C-4000 camera brand new if anyone's interested!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by PinchyCM
Colossus, I'm enjoying your new profile! Back to the tri-color thing I see! :) Nice "overclocking toy," btw :)

On a side note,
More shameless plugs, everyone check out the Classified section, I'm selling an Olympus C-4000 camera brand new if anyone's interested!

What a nice shameless plug :D IF you are going to post that in my thread I want a cut! :D

j/k

I am back to the tricolor... But its a much simpliar way to list my specs :D

I wonder if I can mod that overclocking toy into my case?

[PinchyCM]

LOL, I'd love to see it! Hehe.

[San7a]

Gimme PICS, or gimme death! Get'ta modding! :p :D

PS- UV clearcoat paint is OMGs pwnt. (http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/scan/se=Case%20Accessories/se=UV%20Reactive%20Clear%20Coat%20Paint/mp=menu_search.html)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by San7a
Gimme PICS, or gimme death! Get'ta modding! :p :D

PS- UV clearcoat paint is OMGs pwnt. (http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/scan/se=Case%20Accessories/se=UV%20Reactive%20Clear%20Coat%20Paint/mp=menu_search.html)

Hmmm those cans are expensive... But how does it look? They dont give you a screen shot of what it looks like under a UV light :(

I am looking at the Cosmic Glow.. It just sounds interesting :)

[San7a]

Originally posted by Colossus
Hmmm those cans are expensive... But how does it look? They dont give you a screen shot of what it looks like under a UV light :(

I am looking at the Cosmic Glow.. It just sounds interesting :)
It ROCKS! And really lights up with a couple 29000 cd/m2 UV CCFLS.

Edit- You can find it cheaper. I just used FC 'cause they're easy to navigate.

[GLScooby]

Originally posted by Colossus
So how do you figure out what colors to use? I am looking at it and I am not sure...

I was thinking about using those chrome paint cans to paint the inside.. I like the mirror effect... But what about the outside?

When you are painting a case, how do you know that color x,y and z are the colors you want?

I rather not repaint the case 20 times before finding the right colors :)

I'm doing test runs on a crapola case that was destined for the garbage. You of all people should have an extra junker case lying around to check out some color schemes if you need that kind of visual example. I do, so that is why I'm doing it that way.

Remember, those shiny chrome paints never look like they do on the cap. So try it out first to see if it is gonna meet your expectations.

[rhettro]

So is this your LAN gaming rig? If so you might consider a couple of wheels and a trailer hitch. LOL! Nice case, I like the two motherboards idea. I never thought about having two motherboards networked together in the same box. You could run Ventrillo from Slackware on one board and your game of choice in XP on the other.

[Colossus]

It will probably be my home server case.. But not sure..

That will not be a lanparty case.. I rather not hurt myself trying to carry it :D Also I never go to lanparties :(

I will probably add wheels, since I like that style...

This setup might hold a Dual 3.06Ghz Xeon.. Just haven’t finalize my new specs :)


I cannot wait.. The case arrives tomorrow!!!!! I can finally see what works and what doesnt! and to see how massive it is inperson!

Any pictures you guys want outside the ones I had already posted?

[Colossus]

yeah!!!!!

Guess what had just arrived! I am rather shocked it got here so early in the morning! I usually dont get things until 12....

Woohooo!

[Saffire]

mmm, see if you can score a couple Itaniums or something, Xeons are boring :D

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Saffire
mmm, see if you can score a couple Itaniums or something, Xeons are boring :D

Im not paying $4000 a pop!

Well I think I am going to roll over and die!

That case weighs atleast 50lbs!!!!!

Oh god was that heavy, carrying it through the house! Its not the weigh that was so bad.. But the size!

Its almost as tall as my 3 year old!!!!

[Colossus]

New pics!

Hot swap dual bay
http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0180.jpg

Case from inside
http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0181.jpg

Internal 3.5" HD Mounting bay
http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0182.jpg

Both power supplies!
http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0183.jpg

[Big_Mac]

Originally posted by Colossus
New pics!

Hot swap dual bay
[xIMG]http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0180.jpg[/IMG]

Case from inside
[xIMG]http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0181.jpg[/IMG]

Internal 3.5" HD Mounting bay
[xIMG]http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0182.jpg[/IMG]

Both power supplies!
[xIMG]http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0183.jpg[/IMG]

Looks like a beaut. Couple comments... 1) I was RIGHT about the hot swap. But they look very nice. 2) Looks like a pair of 80's up front with restrictive grills, time to cut those out and make nice free breathing 120's holes. 3) Is that space for 3 HDD's side by side? and 4 vertically per stack? Looks like a good prospect for network storage. Maybe get a nice SCSI raid5 card and a gigabit ethernet controller for the box? (or even a 4 or 8 channel IDE controller)

Looks like you'll be having a lot of fun.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Big_Mac
Looks like a beaut. Couple comments... 1) I was RIGHT about the hot swap. But they look very nice. 2) Looks like a pair of 80's up front with restrictive grills, time to cut those out and make nice free breathing 120's holes. 3) Is that space for 3 HDD's side by side? and 4 vertically per stack? Looks like a good prospect for network storage. Maybe get a nice SCSI raid5 card and a gigabit ethernet controller for the box? (or even a 4 or 8 channel IDE controller)

Looks like you'll be having a lot of fun.

Yeah yeah :D

I am not used to seeing hotswaps with a single voltage input line...

Its an older Antec psu...

That cage can hold 9 HD's ... 3 drives per segment...

Plus... I found an aditional 3 drive segment on the other side panel side... against the 5.25" Drive bays!

So a total of 12 internal 3.5, 8 External 5.25"

Those fans on the front are 92mm Sunon with a filter infront...

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Colossus
Yeah yeah :D

I am not used to seeing hotswaps with a single voltage input line...

Its an older Antec psu...

That cage can hold 9 HD's ... 3 drives per segment...

Plus... I found an aditional 3 drive segment on the other side panel side... against the 5.25" Drive bays!

So a total of 12 internal 3.5, 8 External 5.25"

Those fans on the front are 92mm Sunon with a filter infront...

EDIT:

I love how this case comes apart! Everything comes off.. All steel no plastic!

I have it completely stripped down to just the frame.. No side walls, no internal parts, etc.. Very nice!

[Tripitz]

The mobo slides out on a tray, right?

That looks like a nice HUGE case. Definitely put a dually of some sort into that!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by Tripitz
The mobo slides out on a tray, right?

That looks like a nice HUGE case. Definitely put a dually of some sort into that!

Yes it has a slide out mobo tray.. Sorry didnt include it in my pics :(

Its nice too.. Its a complete tray.. From the back plate to the front plate..

I also bought 8 paint cans since I dont know what colors I like :(

Metallic Blue
Forrest Green
Black
Chrome
Anodized Red
Base coat for Anodized paint
Burgundy
Chameleon paint

So now I need to give it a shot on a trial case..

Also this case is brown.. IF I dont have it sand blasted, how would I make it easier for the paint to take effect.. Since the brown color is really dark...

[lonewolfroger]

Originally posted by Colossus
Yes it has a slide out mobo tray.. Sorry didnt include it in my pics :(

Its nice too.. Its a complete tray.. From the back plate to the front plate..

I also bought 8 paint cans since I dont know what colors I like :(

Metallic Blue
Forrest Green
Black
Chrome
Anodized Red
Base coat for Anodized paint
Burgundy
Chameleon paint

So now I need to give it a shot on a trial case..

Also this case is brown.. IF I dont have it sand blasted, how would I make it easier for the paint to take effect.. Since the brown color is really dark... Have your friend with the sandblaster take a look at the case and get his opinion on if it would do any damage to it, if he sandblasted it. IMO, I think it would be better to get some good old hands on action with some sandpaper.

[Colossus]

Originally posted by lonewolfroger
Have your friend with the sandblaster take a look at the case and get his opinion on if it would do any damage to it, if he sandblasted it. IMO, I think it would be better to get some good old hands on action with some sandpaper.

The only problem is he is not exactly local.. I would have to drive 2 hours to get it done... So if it was better then sanding the exterior. I would drop him a visit..

[lonewolfroger]

Originally posted by Colossus
The only problem is he is not exactly local.. I would have to drive 2 hours to get it done... So if it was better then sanding the exterior. I would drop him a visit.. I realy don`t know if it would be better or not, most of the people I`ve read about painting their cases have I believe have used sandpaper.

[Colossus]

Sounds good..

I am looking to add this

SATA
http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/17-121-402-05.JPG

or

SCSI
http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/17-121-401-05.JPG

[lonewolfroger]

All I can say is you better put some good wheels on that thing, because the way you are going, it is going to be way too heavy to lift. :)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by lonewolfroger
All I can say is you better put some good wheels on that thing, because the way you are going, it is going to be way too heavy to lift. :)

I dont want to carry that case through my home again!

My back is still hurting! :(

The power supply alone weighs more then most Aluminum cases!

[lonewolfroger]

When are you starting to work on it, besure to take pictures of your progress. I guess the best advice I can give is to take your time, don`tr get in a hurry, I got in a hurry one time painting my car and I messed up and had to start all over again. BTW, get some horse liniment and let your wife apply it to your back, that should make your back feel better. :)

[Colossus]

hehe thanks :) I'll ask her to rub down my back

The case has some small cover plates for the 5.25" bays.. and they are removable.. So I am going to remove about 4 of them and give it a test paint.. I want to see if what color I would like more and how well the color holds against the dark color the case is already...

That is what I am doing tomorrow..

I was looking at modding the front panel from 92mm fans to a set of 120mm fans.. But the width of two of those fans is wider then the case itself... But I'll have to check again...

the exhaust is a single 92mm fan.. I want to cut away the back plate and there is a perfect place for a second fan...

maybe I can mod that front intake bin (below the drive racks) for four 92mm fans :)

[lonewolfroger]

Good luck with it, I will be checking back to this thread, from time to time to see how it is progressing.

[Colossus]

Thanks..

I am going to need all the help I can get :)

Even my wife said she would help me.. She was looking at me oddly when I cam home with a fat bag of spray paint :)

I have MSN if anyone wants to chat in realtime...

MSN: colossus@ix.netcom.com

[Saffire]

You can just use some sandable primer first. Prime it, sand it down a bit, bam, paint will stick well and stuff.

[ryuson99]

Originally posted by Saffire
You can just use some sandable primer first. Prime it, sand it down a bit, bam, paint will stick well and stuff.

yup and since your case is of dark color use white primer

[Tripitz]

On the color... are you looking for flashy or just nicer than standard? Since it is such a huge case, I would suggest that a darker color would make it not seem like it is taking up the entire room (unless you want that effect!)

I would go with the SCSI hot-swap bay and get some 80pin 15k.3 drives :)

[speed freak]

I can get you a modded case that's sweet :D

yeah, that looks good!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by speed freak
I can get you a modded case that's sweet :D

yeah, that looks good!

Oh? But what is the fun in that? :)

[speed freak]

Originally posted by Colossus
Oh? But what is the fun in that? :)

it's all ready for the new components :D ;)

[Colossus]

What does it look like? Got pics?

[Colossus]

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0184.jpg

My first base coat on a test piece of case... It was very windy outside :( So I am going to have to do it in the garage next time...

I am waiting 30 minutes before I can apply the red anodized paint

EDIT:

Blah I needed a second base coat :( It didnt come out looking to good :( :( :(

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0185.jpg

[Colossus]

Sorry for the post after post...

But it didnt look that bad after it had dried and without a flash...

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0191.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0192.jpg

[speed freak]

no, I was supposed to get pics today, but I didn't sleep last night, and now what ever I hear goes right through, and I don't grasp anything...

[FaTs]

Originally posted by GLScooby
:eek::eek::eek:800 WATTS!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

(you better steer clear of Ash with that psu!)


I dunno, C Man you might want to upgrade it to a couple of Enermax or Vantec 520w's.



Ash :p

[Colossus]

Originally posted by FaTs
I dunno, C Man you might want to upgrade it to a couple of Enermax or Vantec 520w's.



Ash :p

What 800w is not good enough? Its bad that it is over 1HP!!!! But I need 1100w now? Dual Enermax 550w pushing 72AMP on the 12v line?

Seems a little overkill :D

[Colossus]

Outside of getting high in my garage and making sure one of the cars are not parked in its location (painting / drying)... I think this project is bigger then I thought...

Does anyone know of any good review sites for painting? I am still sanding and repainting test panels.. I think I am going to go with the RED Anodized color...

Heck even the silver primer color is nice :D

EDIT:
Some test colors :)

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0193.jpg

[TAZTG]

Originally posted by Colossus

Does anyone know of any good review sites for painting? I am still sanding and repainting test panels.. I think I am going to go with the RED Anodized color...



These were linked in the How To Thread...
This was kind amy guide..
http://www.pc-workshop.net/articles/paint101/paint101-1.shtml

Here is more sites.
http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=hwfaq

BTW, I like the Red tooooo.

[Dan@354-Pines]

Modding and quiet potential ...that's a nice combo'

All those paint samples looked pretty good. The top one appeared to have the most consistent finish, but I prefered the other two colours :)

You could use a lot of auto-type parts in a project like this, given the dimensions.

For example, you could not only watercool, but could replace practically the whole rearside door with a humungous low profile radiator to have almost passive cooling potential ...then use a huge, low profile, low rev fan to move just enough air to do the job :D

I'd probably never look at a fan anywhere else on that monster that was less than 120mm it's so big ..and hence the bonus of using bigger, slower fans.

When you get it, take a laptop, a paper, and a nice comfy chair and sit inside it during a quiet time, I'm sure the relaxation and the intimate surroundings will prompt further ideas :D

Good luck ...great potential ...and the house extension to home it would make a nice follow-up feature ...LOL, couldn't resist.

[Colossus]

I like the red best.. But the flash on the camera doesnt show off the true color of the paint job...

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/IMG_0191.jpg

Also I added a link with a couple of pics in my sig...

The next piece If am test painting is a larger piece.. With sanding between 2 coats of primer and between each layer of paint...

Going to see how that works out...

I want a paint coat like this!!!!!

http://linear1.org/i/paintjob2.jpg

[Dan@354-Pines]

Just thought ...you speak about a 'parts bin / toolbox' type scenario ...you could have enough sppace there too, to put a decent sized networking switch or router in there too up the top ...there's seemingly no end to what could be done lol!

I like those anodised finishes though ...some almost have a near poweder-coated type of texture to them ...if you look at some of the nice West Coast Custom Harleys of years past when powder coating became fashionable, they had some great gunmetal and solid colour effects ...but which not only shined with almost mirror finish ...they appeared nicely textured too.

Have to say, I'm too boring, all my PC's are silver or black ...well, except for the one painted in WRC Subaru Impreza Blue and Gold!

But I don't have that any more.

[Colossus]

I got my 4 caster legs on order and some fun items :D

But the red color is sweet.. The camera cannot take a good picture of it... It saturates the red :(

But I am following this great, awesome painting guide and it works wonders!

I have done 4 coats of paint! with light sanding inbetween...

some more pics :)

That window is almost as large as my Antec side panel!
http://home.comcast.net/~blah/case/images/windowtest.jpg


http://home.comcast.net/~blah/case/images/intake3.jpg

[taggart6]

Great job so far Colossus!!


I'd recomened coloring it up a bit like the XMEN men character and o it red,yellow ,and silver with a blue top. And don;t forget the giant X.

http://www.vitrex.net/~psy35/pics/colosus.jpg


But anyways..great job!!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by taggart6
Great job so far Colossus!!


I'd recomened coloring it up a bit like the XMEN men character and o it red,yellow ,and silver with a blue top. And don;t forget the giant X.

http://www.vitrex.net/~psy35/pics/colosus.jpg


But anyways..great job!!

Thanks!

I am not really a good artist for painting :D

I was looking for a stencil of some X-Men characters to paint on or some dragons...

[Colossus]

Door...

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/case/images/door.jpg

That is the front door that will keep my little girl out :D

The piece of the right (silver wave thing) is a add on piece that I removed and I dont want it to be red like the rest of the case...

What color do you think would look good there? on that piece?

[Colossus]

Painting while the superbowl is on!!!!

The only time to case mod!

I dont need to watch that ummm... trash :D

Mod is much more fun! I got most of the case painted outside of the main frame...

EDIT:
I feel I killed quite a few brain cells! I even had the garage doors open!!!

How can any person sniff this crap! (I watch Cops :D)

[Colossus]

I was amazing how I got a pm about this case... I have really been a bad person and have not touched it at all :(

I sometimes fly through projects, but this one i do want to finish, since it is taking a large portion of my garage.

Maybe I will have some updated picture in a few days. The whole case atm is tapes and primed, I need to prime it a few more times and let it dry a few days inbetween.

So mods, forgive the rise of a old/dead thread :D

[TAZTG]

:( :( All this time and no new PICS :( :(

Come on MOD that case will ya!;)

[Colossus]

Originally posted by TAZTG
:( :( All this time and no new PICS :( :(

Come on MOD that case will ya!;)

I will, I will... I didnt want to update this thread until I had new pictures.. (which I dont still)...

But the old picture links are dead, So I wanted to atleast update those for the new people who never seen it :)

I made a cheap html (how I hate html) with notepad, so here is the link....

http://home.comcast.net/~blah/case/

[TAZTG]

Don't forget to add it to the Contest!! Its looking damn good!!

[Colossus]

Originally posted by TAZTG
Don't forget to add it to the Contest!! Its looking damn good!!

How much I would love to see the finished project.. But it is by far, from finished. The case is only primed and ready (maybe another primer coat or two) for the many layers of paint.

I will have to try to find time, I need to wipe it down now with a wet cloth since it has collected quite a bit of dust...