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patater   09-21-2008 at 05:36:35 AM

so, who has some case work done? mine sucks, but it is the first one i have done. still looks a little rought, needs touch up on paint, but thought it is ok. any info on fan flow? right now i have both rad fans blowing in. i should turn the faster back fan to blow out and keep the top two in. any questions/hints/comments pm me or drop in here. now for the pics!

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hewhoisntiam   09-21-2008 at 05:48:38 AM
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I did a little bit with spray paint and masking tape. But it's the first I've ever done. I think it turned out well, it's here somewhere in this PC Cases & Case Mods section... Not a lot of traffic, I'm considering hitting a more overclock enthusiast site for feedback.

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englandr753   09-21-2008 at 06:05:10 AM
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I did one with a Coolermaster case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119047

I cut a hole for a 120mm fan on the door, another on the opposite side at the front/bottom side of panel. This allowed more airflow inward to the hard drives and also another 120mm fan in the top cover. I did this with a holesaw and used rubber trim that gave it a factory finished look and used a store bought fan cover plate to use to bolt the fans to the panels.

I loved that case but I ended up giving it as a parting gift to my future brother in law. It had a nice AMD cpu setup that allowed him to retire his old 700mhz HP system.

He was estatic.

I wished I had pics, maybe I will find them and post a little later...

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patater   09-21-2008 at 06:47:23 AM
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yeah, well with server 2003, you cant do anyhting real like on other computers. so when i get them on the laptop to load them up, i will show you all. sorry if you wanted to see...

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patater   10-01-2008 at 07:41:26 AM
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alright, so how DO i put pics in threads? i have yet to do that?!?!?!

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patater   10-02-2008 at 06:00:36 AM
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bump....quick explanation of how to post pics? thanks...gratefully appreciated

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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   10-02-2008 at 06:35:46 AM
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Some of the people who post photos use PhotoBucket.com and the the proper syntax for inserting an image in the post:

[img]url of the image[/img]

"After you submit your reply" the actual image will be displayed instead of the code.

Example from the THG thread about cable management:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e137/spathotan/DSC04481.jpg


Message edited by JohnnyLucky on 10-02-2008 at 06:55:18 AM
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4ryan6   10-02-2008 at 01:57:18 PM
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Heres a cooling performance mod pic for you, I added a baffle plate separating the CPU from the GPU section, GPUs no longer contribute to accumulated case heat.

HDDs no longer contribute to case heat either, relocated to PSs original location under the added 140mm blowholes, but wheres the PS?


http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p250/4ryan6/PDC_0040.jpg


Message edited by 4ryan6 on 10-03-2008 at 12:06:13 PM
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patater   12-17-2008 at 06:30:04 AM
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dude, thanks a lot...and i am diggin the boba fett down there by the case...hahaha

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patater   12-17-2008 at 06:41:49 AM
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that is awesome....but somehow, teh pics are no longer on my pc...something happened!!! i will find them then repost...but i have that one there in my sig...too small i know, but its one of them

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patater   12-27-2008 at 05:39:05 PM
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ok, putting pics here...will have to clean up last thread...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p215/navywife4403/computermods003.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p215/navywife4403/computermods001.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p215/navywife4403/computermods008.jpg

yeah i beat up the paint a little, but it looks good now.


Message edited by patater on 12-27-2008 at 05:53:09 PM
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x2 5400+ brisbane
patriot extreme ddr2800 cl4
too lazy to put in p500 pump :)
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patater   12-27-2008 at 05:57:26 PM
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so i did put the p500 pump and aquabay m5, but the lcd panel is broken, and i dont have pics of new pump/routing of hoses. i have to fix the inline temp sensor, its in the way, and it leaked on the video card but everything works thank god!

and, by the way...if you want to mod easy, look up the new centurion 590...it has the two holes already in the top that this baby mounts up to...they didnt have that when i bought my case...oh well

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p215/navywife4403/computermods010.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p215/navywife4403/computermods013.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p215/navywife4403/computermods015.jpg

i also recommend getting barbs with clips..i know its a pain to take off, but compression fittings are cool for 2 seconds...the hose twists around a lot...so get the clips and barbs..way better..believe me. dont have to manipulate the hose so much to keep it from kinking that way.


Message edited by patater on 12-27-2008 at 06:00:32 PM
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4ryan6   12-28-2008 at 12:17:13 AM
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Nice work!

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patater   12-28-2008 at 06:34:25 PM
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thanks. i still have to tuck in some cables...its a little messy, but gets the job done i guess...

------------------------------ msi k9a platinum
x2 5400+ brisbane
patriot extreme ddr2800 cl4
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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   12-28-2008 at 10:00:04 PM
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Here's a link to my slightly modified CoolerMaster HAF 932:

http://www.cactushat.com/haf932/index.html

It's still a work in progress and there is more to be done.

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4ryan6   12-28-2008 at 10:51:13 PM
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@JohnnyLucky

Copper and Black color scheme, Really nice looking!!!

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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   12-29-2008 at 04:38:38 AM
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4ryan6,

Thanks! I'm not finished yet. I still have lots of stuff to do as time permits. What I really want to do is make a completely new top panel. Unfortunately I would need to have a machine shop and a milling machine like the pro's use.

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patater   12-30-2008 at 05:19:21 AM
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what size fans are in the top? that is a nice scheme as well, beautiful paint as well. looks nice. that would be the case of choise next..that or a 1200. i like the fact that i can mount my rad up top no probs. it will fit two 120mm fans on the top in a row no problem? i guess someday i can have my radical liquid cooled case with everything tucked in all nice and hidden...some day...lol. maybe on next build after deployment.

------------------------------ msi k9a platinum
x2 5400+ brisbane
patriot extreme ddr2800 cl4
too lazy to put in p500 pump :)
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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   12-30-2008 at 01:50:33 PM
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patater,

The top panel of the CollerMaster HAF 932 comes with a large 230mm fan. The top panel also has mounting holes for either two 120mm fans or two 140mm fans. I installed two 120mm Scythe S-Flex fans in mine. Air flow and cooling are excellent.

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patater   12-31-2008 at 04:36:49 AM
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that is excellent! that means i can mount a dual 120 rad up top...amazing! i had to hack my case (not a big deal, exillerating for the first time you know) and pretty good results..but socal is very dusty, have to air it and vacuum it weekly at least! but i was trying to sell my rig for 1k...but im not sure if anyone will buy it at that! i had someone on my boat lookin at it, but never got word back. i have put about 1800 bucks into it, but i want to go decent price, so later i can build me a nice system with the haf case later. thanks guys

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