My first Case Mod

[paranj]

^^ChainSaw

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Chainsaw

@pathik
Donno about Artemis but I used DREMEL for cutting purpose. And few pieces of heavy duty double sided tapes for the arcylic window.

 

[Artemis]

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I think i have a problem here, the front panel has lines on it and they are visible like hell, though not from a distance, is there any way around it???

How do i make holes in my 5mm acrylic sheet for fitting the fan on it?

@Pathik I used a dremel to cut the plates...

Also i need to stick my Fan on the top panel so what should i use? Heard that fevikwik will melt its body, need something that becomes transparent after drying up, any suggestions???

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Also are fan vibration dampeners really needed?? It just doesn't justify its price...
Is there any method to build them on their own??

my custom made rounded ide cable

look cool with neon light and with see thru side glass (plexi glass)

(neon was off while taking dis pic)

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Is that gelatin paper or the UV wrap cables??? need to know, coz i am also thinking about it

 

[Pathik]

Try transparent screws. BTW for how much did you guys get your Dremel?

 

[Artemis]

I just borrowed it from my neighborhood carpenter, ask your 'mistry' if he could give it to you for an hour or so

I'll make myself clear, i need to make the fan fit snugly in b/w the hole of the top panel so using screw's is out of question, i need a glue that becomes transparent, i need to know its retail name...

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Superglue maybe. For the front panel use some paper/wood based pudding then sand out the excess so that you get a smooth surface.

@pathik
Got this set from US but a similar product is available in india through telebrands.

*www.telebrandsindia.com/Telebrands India - Rotomatic.asp

 

[Artemis]

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This is the final coat...

The backside of the panels:

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Expecting my CCFl delivery tomorrow, hopefully this is going to be over by sunday...

 

[shift]

Is that gelatin paper or the UV wrap cables??? need to know, coz i am also thinking about it

its actually a black polythene
wrapped with transparent tape

if u are not using LED fan or something blue color like neon to give light to your cabinet, dont use it.......

looks cool only under blue light....

 

[Artemis]

@shift well coincidentally i'm adding both, but there's a doubt on how it looks,
could u please send me a picture of how does it look in the neon light...

 

[johnjjx]

Great work goin on. Junkies

 

[indian_samosa]

For the lines to make them dissappear you can use "rubbing compound".Its a kind of polish auto repair works use to produce a glossy shine on the painted surface.Its a abrasive (a very fine one) which chips away the small amounts of paint and will produce a nice even shiny surface.But dont overdo it on one place other the paint will wear down to the lower level.

For making holes in the acrylic you can use a 5 mm drill ....
Nice modding there by the way ..

 

[BBThumbHealer]

Gr8 Goin Buddy !

 

[Artemis]

Got my finger 'superglued' to the fan, at midnight had no nail polish remover, got a scolding from my parents for doing "TodPhod" and to get things straight by today... hopefully

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The side panel shown here doesnt fit coz the fan and the smps clash with each other obstructing the sliding of the side panel in its locks...

Will have to buy a new acrylic sheet and set things straight, Also planning to buy a DVD writer coz my old ones gone kapput, any one that is recommended other than Lite-On LH20A1P???



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P.S.:- Cable management needs to be done


@shift
thanks for the idea, though i used a 'blackish' gelatin paper, planning to do it everywhere inside

one more question, for the round ide part, after cutting it up instead of using the black paper can i colour it black??? will it look nice?

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Remove the foam from behind the mobo, it may cause overheating of the components. Anyways, great work there and the cabby looks cool.

 

[Artemis]

yeah i'll do that, though had it on for like 4 years

 

[johnjjx]

Nice goin buddy. U can do sme graffiti too

 

[atish]

looks cool put on some stripes or designs.

 

[keith_j_snyder2]

Good Work, could have improved on finishing but for the started, its off the hook! Keep the good work.

 

[BBThumbHealer]

Gr8 Final Product ...

 

[Artemis]

This is the final thing sans the writer,graphics card and the RAM,and the back side panel...

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with the blue neon lights off:-

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Also for the design i have thought about it and decided to make stripes on it a la Dodge Viper but i don't know what colour, black or dark blue???? the stripes will be running from the front panel to the spine of the top panel???? whatsay... really need to know am confused!!!!!!!