Project Log: Our Little Devil

[TAZTG]

Yes its true, I have started a new MOD.
Lets start by explaining the Name "Our Little Devil", this actually refers to TAZTG our Siberian Husky who passed away. He was actually a Little Devil cause he got into so much stuff when he was a pup.
The MOD itself will be simple and clean consisting of a Special/Custom Paint job with a Special Ordered Vinyl on the Side Panel. Plans include stealthing, clean wiring and what ever else may come up in the process.

Here's the case: LIAN LI PC-60USB B2 Silver
In my opinion a great case for modding.




Currently, the case is completely stripped apart awaiting painting.
Case Hardware will include the following:
ASUS P5N32-E SLI
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
EVGA 640-P2-N821-AR GeForce 8800GTS 640MB
Western Digital Caviar RE2 WD3201ABYS 320GB
Antec TPQ-850 ATX12V / EPS12V
LG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe
Audigy 2ZS Pro Platinum

Anyway this will be a small but clean MOD. PICS of current status to follow.
Don't expect no Crazy out of my Budget type of MOD.

[proxops-pete]

Ooooh... looking forward to it!!

[Adisharr]

I'll be checking for progress

[James]

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

What, no 8GB of memory?

Love that case still.

[TAZTG]

Heh Heh, wish it had 8GB. 2GB for each Core would be sweet.

Anyway here's a few PICs as promised. I am just taking my sweet time installing the Hardware. Need to order a Short Black Sleeved ATA Connector and like to get a Black SATA connector for a Single drive. Trying to keep the inside theme the same. Even though it won't have a Side Panel Window I still like a nice clean case.





Thats a Huge Power Supply


Anyway, off to do some shopping. Thanks for the comments.

[James]

Heh Heh, wish it had 8GB. 2GB for each Core would be sweet.

Anyway here's a few PICs as promised. I am just taking my sweet time installing the Hardware. Need to order a Short Black Sleeved ATA Connector and like to get a Black SATA connector for a Single drive. Trying to keep the inside theme the same. Even though it won't have a Side Panel Window I still like a nice clean case.

lol, right before I clicked back into this thread, I updated my sig. Very appropriate.


Performance PC's is where I get a lot of my stuff for custom SATA connections.

As for the cable, why not use vinyl dye on a regular one? Or are the custom color ones coming down in price?

[TAZTG]

lol, right before I clicked back into this thread, I updated my sig. Very appropriate.


Performance PC's is where I get a lot of my stuff for custom SATA connections.

As for the cable, why not use vinyl dye on a regular one? Or are the custom color ones coming down in price?

5.99 at Frozen CPU. I like the ANTEC Cobra Cables but it appears they have been discontinued. Anyway Black ones ordered.

[r'aggro]

I removed the two front intake fans in my pc-65, and zip-tied one 120mm Scythe in their place. Doesn't exactly look sano the way I did it, but it's effective. Just a little something to consider.

[Tech-Daddy]

Nice, Taz.. I look forward to seeing this progress.

[TAZTG]

Speaking of Progress. I just tested out my Stealth Drive before painting. Looks pretty good and actually works. I had to shim the top a little to make it even once it was installed. Good old double-sided tape. Here's a couple of PICS.





I have two more Cables on their way and then I will take a PIC of the nice clean looking inside. Can't get use to how quiet this case is. Should I install my Loud Arse fans?? No, I think we will keep it quiet for no. LOL

[TAZTG]

Another small update!
Got the new cables in and they fit really good. There is only one thing I don't really like about the ASUS Mobo and thats the 24V Power Connector location. Sure does make a tight squeeze for the ATA Cable. Anyway you can see the Cable cut for the Sound Card (Sacrificed a Power Strand by snipping and rewiring). Have been going back and forth with exterior paint schemes and ideas with my Buddy. I am just going to set him loose and see what his artistic side and create. The Vinyls arrived and look really good. Anyway more updates to follow.

[TAZTG]

I know its been a long time since an update so here goes one.

Some parts I ordered just arrived and they look pretty good.
I ordered a new Lian-Li Side Panel cause the one that came with the case has grill holes on it thats even to big for a 120mm grill.
Lian Li Side Panel PC-60 PLUS II Cases - Silver

Here's a PIC of the parts I ordered. I want to note that each one came wrapped like the one shown on the right. They look fantastic! Thanx to Bill for some free Cable Clamps. Nice


Now here is a Sneak Peak of the Side Panel with the Machine Billet Fan Grills and the Custom Vinyl. Note: The Vinyl will also have a Alum. Frame installed around it and the Panel will be custom painted a dark blue.
I am not sure of how I will lay them out yet but I am kinda leaning toward the first PIC.
This

or this

or maybe this


Will do some cutting this weekend and post some more updates.

[James]

Nice Vinyl. Did you get that at MNPCTech?

[TAZTG]

Nope, got that from GraphX Online. They actually sent me two one is just a tad darker. The customer service was pretty good.

[TAZTG]

Here's a small update.

Did a little drilling. I am going to do a little polishing plus I also have 2 sheets of Aluminum 6061 3/8"x12"x12" on order. Thats for the Frame.