Looking at a new case for modding

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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!

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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..

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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..

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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.

Sounds good..

I am looking to add this

SATA
https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/...2004/01/11.jpg

or

SCSI
https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/...2004/01/12.jpg

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. :)

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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. :)

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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!

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. :)

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 :)

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

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: [email protected]

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

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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.

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

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 :)

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

yeah, that looks good!

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

yeah, that looks good!

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

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

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

What does it look like? Got pics?

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

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

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

Sorry for the post after post...

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

https://www.sharkyforums.com/

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

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...

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

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

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



Ash :p

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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

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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

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

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Some test colors :)

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

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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...

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These were linked in the How To Thread...
This was kind amy guide..
http://www.pc-workshop.net/articles/...int101-1.shtml

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

BTW, I like the Red tooooo.