Ideas for modding my case?

[UnHoLySniPeR]

Hey guys, I got a Promar V770 case /w sidewindow.
I just ordered:
8 "Silent" Coolermaster blue LED Casefans. 80mm. (They were on for half price, and i dont want my case to be too loud.)
Thermalright ALX-800
Green UVreactive expandable psu sleeving. 2 feet 1/2" 10ft of 1/4". On sale. $1.10CAD/ft 1/2", $.50?/ft for 1/4". and 30 UV reactive neon zip ties for .20$ a piece.
Green wouldnt be my first choice.. but i'm all about the sales. lol.
Arctic Silver 5, on sale for $5 canadian.
And a ARtec PSU sound dampner kit.
And 5 Stainless steel Hurricane fan grills (63% off)

HEre are pics of my case:
http://members.shaw.ca/ghgclan/before01.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/ghgclan/before02.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/ghgclan/before03.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/ghgclan/before04.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/ghgclan/before05.jpg

I was thinking putting 1 of the fans in the side window above the 3d card. and one above the CPU.. but I can only possition it so the fan is over like half of the CPU.. see pic.
2 or 1 blowholes at the top, if they fit side by side, the width of the top of my case is 190mm.
The front and back I just plan to cut out the stock grills, which look like they restrict A LOT of air - am I correct? Same with the fronts, but no grills will go on the front. Look at the front panel of my case, air can only get in through a 1/4 x 3" space, any ideas to improve that?

Thanks, Ideas welcome.

[UnHoLySniPeR]

bleh... It didnt go over so well LOL!
First of all, when drilling the top blowhole, the pilot drill bit snapped, and.. big gouge in my case :| Ok, fine, went out and bought a new Holesaw. Front and rear holes went in fine except that the metal contruction of the case is so flimsy (garbag) it bent a bit around the holes - barely any pressure applied too.
Ok, so I start to drill the side panel,get it going through... and wham.. the crappy window shattered.
Haha.

Good and bad in both ways - I wanted a new case anyways.

So... what should I get for a new case?
lol :)

[XP1800]

Well I'm sorry to hear about the death of your case:(

How much will you be willing to spend on this new case?

[UnHoLySniPeR]

200 canadian... good case so i dont gotta chop it up :) With shipping and 7% government sales tax.

I also do go to lans ALOT - once every month. But it being a a heavy case is no concern. I am a big guy, i can handle it.

[ryuson99]

damn talk about a murderer:p sorry to hear you destroyed your case how thick was the aluminium?

[UnHoLySniPeR]

umm....i'd say no thicker than 1/64"?? just a guess.

[thrawn86]

Probably about as thick as my case. like...1/16th inch metal lol. Its like paper. I'm afraid to drill it...

[UnHoLySniPeR]

Be afriad - be very afraid.

[XP1800]

Check out the Lian-Li PC-60 (non-window version) and the PC-65 (windowed)

I have the PC-60, check my sig for pics, and it's a great case:)

[number1sixerfan]

Originally posted by XP1800
Check out the Lian-Li PC-60 (non-window version) and the PC-65 (windowed)

I have the PC-60, check my sig for pics, and it's a great case:)

I have no choice but to second that.:D

[ryuson99]

i say the hell with lian li get two $30 cases and call it a day

practice on one so the other can be perfect

[GLScooby]

It's pretty simple.

Lots of LAN parties = Aluminum case

Best Aluminum case = Lian Li PC-60.

Questions?

[UnHoLySniPeR]

The thing is.. I just ordered 8 Case fans last week. And I want to be able to use most of them.
Coolormaster Silent LED Fans. On sale for $5 canadian. 25dba / 32.11cfm, Rifle bearing.
I was planing on using one for the CPU heatsink. (ALX-800) and, 1 Top blowhole, 2 front intake, 2 rear exhaust, 1 cpu side panel, 1 vid card sidepanel.

Any ideas.. Maybe I can just buy a cheap $30 case and mod it? But without a holesaw, use a blowtorch. HAHA jk. Maybe a keyholesaw or something?!?

Or try and fix my case?Buy new sidewindow - get the place to gut the holes - Use sand the top smooth again?

Any more ideas... let me know.

[GLScooby]

8 is a whole bunch of fans. If you need more holes, CUT 'EM!

Don't forget to look at the 'How-To' sticky. There is a boatload of great info there. TAZ included a great link on Dremel cutting tips:

Dremel Cutting Guide (http://www.mnpctech.com/Dremel)

(There is a section which shows you how to cut perfect cirlces with a cutoff wheel. It's a cinch.)

For the sheet metal, DRxAndy whipped out the Bondo for his project. Maybe that is an option for you too....

The window should be a relatively simple fix. TAP plastics or one of the home improvement stores has the plexi/acrylic you need. Some small screws or double-sided tape to reattach it.

Just a couple of thoughts.

[UnHoLySniPeR]

Haha, I should paint my case, but not with paint - use duct tape. Haha. Anyone know of anyone doing this... pics?

[GLScooby]

Too late. It's been done. Here's the thread, but the pics are dead.

http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=213092