The great mind of a genius! AND MY HERO!Quote:
Originally posted by 5siz
scooby, you're crazy man... I mean I like you...but you're CRAZY :D.
EDIT- Wow what an *** kisser. lol
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The great mind of a genius! AND MY HERO!Quote:
Originally posted by 5siz
scooby, you're crazy man... I mean I like you...but you're CRAZY :D.
EDIT- Wow what an *** kisser. lol
Man Scooby your little rant made me think of all the cash I just spent on my rig:(
This summer though I'll get a little more creative:)
My bucket of bolts is not worthy of being compared to the ultra sexy pc60 you are now sportin' my friend.
Modding comes in many various forms. I am not as handy with tools like Zack and Scoob but I can mod a few things. If would be cool if I could build a case from the ground up & maybe one day I will take a big Leap into the Ultra Elite World of Extreme Modding and join ranks of Great Modders like Scoob, Zack, Adishar, web56n, and some buddies over at Gruntville.. Sorry if I left some folks off that list..
Hows that for a Rant LOL!! :eek: :p :p
You can also look at it this way:
Everything I've modded up to now has been on easily replacable items. Wires, molexes, old hardware, steel cases. You're probably not gonna see the window mod on my 120GB SATA or a V-mod to the vid card.
Why? I'm too chicken.
You guys are attacking $150-200 aluminum cases with dremels in the laundry rooms and parking garages! To me and my miniscule bank account, that takes serious cajones! I see little difference in hacking up a PC-60 or putting a window on a HDD. There is risk involved, and you better have skills.
Now none of this means anything, TAZ, if I find out you are some kind of powerball lottery winner that has been throwing out PC-60's every time you make a mistake. That will just freaking disappoint me!
Theres a saying here for the Maryland Lotto.. You gotta Play to Win, & I don't. LOL If I mess a up a Window Mod I just make the Window bigger. If I mess that up then I would have a Plexi Side Panel..Quote:
Originally posted by GLScooby
Now none of this means anything, TAZ, if I find out you are some kind of powerball lottery winner that has been throwing out PC-60's every time you make a mistake. That will just freaking disappoint me!
There's another saying: Lotteries are a tax on stupid people. Now doesn't that make you feel smart!Quote:
Originally posted by TAZTG
Theres a saying here for the Maryland Lotto.. You gotta Play to Win, & I don't.
I really like where you're headed with this case Scoob. I'll refrain from ranting about the premod junk flooding the scene to avoid criticizing anyone's work though.
The only thing I've got over anyone else is access to some tools and a tiny bit of experience with them. I can stick pieces of metal together, but I have absolutely no skill when it comes to detailing which is where all the good stuff is at.Quote:
I am not as handy with tools like Zack and Scoob but I can mod a few things.
I'll be very disappointed to hear that you don't have a scanner. ;)Quote:
I have stacks of misc paper from all over with jottings of random ideas.
any updates on this project?
They're comin'. I got the items I ordered from Newegg and it's looking good for a voltage control mod. I'm doing some more sheet metal work and will have the pics this weekend. I'm closing 4 houses this week so the schedule is tight!
I've been ironing out the last few details of physical arrangement of the components. There's a lot of room IN the case, but there is not a lot of room FOR the case! This is making me rethink the possibility of laying down the case and making it oldschool desktop style.....or not.
I made a critical error in my original idea. The way I wanted to run the tubing left the WB at the highest point in the system.....where all the air goes. So I'm moving around the pump and res to accomidate the tubing runs. Sounds silly, but it's true. Take my word for it!
Wow. I let this go too long. Sorry for the lack of updates, but work is eating my time lately....
I've been doing some mundane sheet metal work on the case. I got the covers made for the the back, inside and front. Picked up a cheap-o 120mm fan to get the hole laid out for the placement of the rad. Oh yeah, my desk will get a heavy mod to facilitate the case to stand as nature intended it to.
I've been doing some thinking and have decided on an inside color and lighting theme. Been dinkin' around with UV tracing as well, but the fact that the stuff doesn't dry is disappointing and visions of smeared UV ink is not inspiring.
Physical layout is about 80 percent complete. I haven't come up with a res yet, and am not really excited about aftermarket ideas, so the search continues. If my glass drilling practice pays off, this will be the route I go. If not, I guess a bayres is in my future. I'm getting too antsy about getting this thing done!
I sacrificed my trusty old Antec PP303X 300W psu in preparation for the hacking up of the Antec 550W. Things are going well here.
I was also trying to come up with something a little more original for the hdd cage, but nothing final yet. Simplicity may be the key here.
I have a Sleeving kit and have started the task of sleeving the miles of cable that will be in this monster. The ATX extension was the toughest, but it's done and looks respectable.
I found some very cool led's that will be strategically placed. I also pulled out the old breadboard, resistors, transistors and 12V transformer from an idea in a previous thread. Don't wanna tip my hand on this one yet, but I think they are pretty neat.
I'll post some pics soon. Camera is on a loaner mission at the moment.
Take your time, its not like we have been sitting here tapping are toes and rapping are fingers on the desk waiting. Sleeving is pretty easy once you get the hang of it, just hope you ordered enough the first time. I am not sure what ya mean by UV ink doesn't dry? That would really suck. Wouldn't dust and crap stick to the ink. OK glad this project is back on track..:)
just read through this whole thing...how did i miss this topic before!!!! :eek:
that is looking/sounding excellent man! like TAZ said, gald to see this sucker re-imerging into the light! i love watching mods like this unfold into something awesome!
here's another question...do you have experience with metal working scoob? and if so...where did you gain that knowledge/experience. one of the things i really wish i could do was metal work (with the purpose of being able to really build my computer from the ground up).
Break out yer shovels! It's time to dig up this thread!
After a long work/school induced hiatus, the contest has got me back in the modding way. This pig will be ready for the contest!
First off, an apology to you schultz for not answering your question 8 months ago. I grew up with a 'gearhead' father, brother, uncle, and friends. I owe some of my metal working to shop classes I took in school as well. My college degree gave me alot of insight into metals and their properties too. Finally, 11 years as a nuclear trained machinist's mate in the Navy gave me plenty of learning and practical experience in mechanical/electrical/metal working. That said, most of what I do is pretty easy stuff that virtually anybody can accomplish with a little thought, time, and yes, tools. I'm sure zackbass will back me up on that one. You can see he not only has the skill, but from some of his pics you see he's hooked up nicely in the tools department as well.
The progress has been modest, but I've nailed down most of the major 'placement issues' I was fighting with earlier. I'm happy to report the lion's share of the sheet metal work is about done. Outside of the fan holes and window work, only minor dremel work will be needed from here on.
Okay, enough of my blathering. Let's see some pics.
When I last left you, I mentioned the back panel needed skinning inside and out to hide all the hideous holes and old I/O opening. Here is the back panel skinned:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20004.jpg
I also needed to skin the inside to hide holes as well. Here is the outside right hand side (you can see what has been covered):
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20012.jpg
The optical drive cage used those yukky proprietary Compaq brackets to mount the drives, so I cannibalized yet another case (Thank you Uncle Nick) and used only the top of the old cage.
Here are pics of the old cage (topless):eek::
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20014.jpg
Top, where you can see the new cage riveted:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20013.jpg
The new cage in all it's glory:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20019.jpg
And a little respect shown to the donor PentiumII system:D:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20005.jpg
Gonna break this up so I can get all the pics in....
The PSU is gonna get some heavy modding as well. I'll be taking some tips from GaryUT and a little spin on the cooling idea I helped DS implement on Fraggasaurus Rex. Fortunately, Antec PSU housings are all pretty much the same. I've got three of them to work with and pieces of all three will be present.
Here is two of the PSU's undergoing some work:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20006.jpg
Here is the casing with the stock grille cut out and the start of the intake fan opening. PSU airflow will be completely independent of the rest of the case and will feature an intake and exhaust fan.
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20007.jpg
The intake case fan holder from my last rig will be used for the PSU as well (that case got upgraded to a 120mm):
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20008.jpg
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20009.jpg
Molexes, Shmolexes! These little babies will be used for my power distribution:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20011.jpg
The mobo mounting plate was a seperate piece anyways, so some strategically placed UNC nuts are useful as standoffs:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20003.jpg
Okay, last one for now, I promise!
I have not decided on which of these two HDD cages I will use, but it will be mounted from the top cover of the case:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20015.jpg
Here is the case at this point (Almost ready for paint!):
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20001.jpg
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20002.jpg
Remember kids, a clean work area is a SAFE work area:
http://www.frailart.net/members/glsc...%202%20016.jpg
Like I said, there is still a little bit more sheet metal work to be done, but I'm pleased with this progress. Hope you are too!