Antec 300 project
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MonsterMawd
October 7, 2008 10:42:38 AM
Case Mod Sponsered by Mnpctech.com
Clear and color acrylic computer windows
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The Antec 300 arrives at Mnpctech
Black PC Cable & Wire Sleeving Kit
http://www.mnpctech.com/PC_Cable_Wire_Sleeving_Kit.html
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Here is the 1/8" Aluminum Pop-Rivet we use for computer cases that we've dismantled for custom paint. Countersunk (Blind) for professional and clean look. Gripe range .092" - .125"
http://www.mnpctech.com/Pop_rivets_for_computer_case.ht...
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for the internal fans, I installed these 120mm Modders Mesh Honeycomb grills, Black Powder coat
http://www.mnpctech.com/120mm_Custom_FanGrill.html
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Antec Three Hundred Review
To draw out your design, I'll first apply either #2060 Green or #2090 Blue "low tack" painter's tape by Scotch/3M.
You can buy these Home Depot or Ace Hardware stores. You also apply tape so you don't scratch up the panel with the jigsaw's steel guard. I always use a measuring square for windows
Window corner, but how do you make a curved corner instead?, for inserting U-channel molding later
For making corners, use a roll of tape! The smaller the roll, the smaller your arc
Whenever I make a side panel window, I always use a jigsaw with a 18 TPI (teeth per inch) bi-metal cutting blade. I'll make the intial incision for the jigsaw blade with a rotary tool and 1.5" reinforced dremel cutting wheel
I use a Black & Decker jigsaw with a 18 TPI (teeth per inch) bi-metal cutting blade.
Window is cut and ready for refinements, ie: clean up the edges and corners
I'll use a rounded side file for detailing it's straight edges and corners
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Clear and color acrylic computer windows

The Antec 300 arrives at Mnpctech
Black PC Cable & Wire Sleeving Kit
http://www.mnpctech.com/PC_Cable_Wire_Sleeving_Kit.html

Here is the 1/8" Aluminum Pop-Rivet we use for computer cases that we've dismantled for custom paint. Countersunk (Blind) for professional and clean look. Gripe range .092" - .125"
http://www.mnpctech.com/Pop_rivets_for_computer_case.ht...

for the internal fans, I installed these 120mm Modders Mesh Honeycomb grills, Black Powder coat
http://www.mnpctech.com/120mm_Custom_FanGrill.html

Antec Three Hundred Review
To draw out your design, I'll first apply either #2060 Green or #2090 Blue "low tack" painter's tape by Scotch/3M.
You can buy these Home Depot or Ace Hardware stores. You also apply tape so you don't scratch up the panel with the jigsaw's steel guard. I always use a measuring square for windows
Window corner, but how do you make a curved corner instead?, for inserting U-channel molding later
For making corners, use a roll of tape! The smaller the roll, the smaller your arc
Whenever I make a side panel window, I always use a jigsaw with a 18 TPI (teeth per inch) bi-metal cutting blade. I'll make the intial incision for the jigsaw blade with a rotary tool and 1.5" reinforced dremel cutting wheel
I use a Black & Decker jigsaw with a 18 TPI (teeth per inch) bi-metal cutting blade.
Window is cut and ready for refinements, ie: clean up the edges and corners
I'll use a rounded side file for detailing it's straight edges and corners
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MonsterMawd
October 7, 2008 10:45:22 AM
To mount the plexi, I'm using Scotch brand #4010 heavy duty tape
Super strength adhesion. Used for mounting windows in computer cases.
http://www.mnpctech.com/scotch_4010_tape_of_the_casemod...
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Clear and color acrylic computer windows
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u-channel molding was attached to the panel edges before mounting window
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Super strength adhesion. Used for mounting windows in computer cases.
http://www.mnpctech.com/scotch_4010_tape_of_the_casemod...

Clear and color acrylic computer windows

u-channel molding was attached to the panel edges before mounting window
assasin32
October 7, 2008 2:42:24 PM
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The_Blood_Raven
October 7, 2008 8:36:55 PM
MonsterMawd
October 8, 2008 10:26:11 AM
Thank you !
I have lots of krazy ideas for this case
I'm gonna blow this case's cover..hehe
Armed with power drill and 1/8" drill bit, I remove all of the pesky pop-rivets
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we don't really need this or do we? Ideas are brewing :scratch:
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Top panel ready to lose it's inner core
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Where did it go?!
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Another look w/o the tape
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I have lots of krazy ideas for this caseI'm gonna blow this case's cover..hehe
Armed with power drill and 1/8" drill bit, I remove all of the pesky pop-rivets
we don't really need this or do we? Ideas are brewing :scratch:
Top panel ready to lose it's inner core
Where did it go?!
Another look w/o the tape
chookman
October 9, 2008 12:57:03 AM
MonsterMawd
October 10, 2008 10:18:36 AM
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October 13, 2008 6:54:31 AM
MonsterMawd
October 13, 2008 10:57:35 AM
sure, but it robs a lot of space for viewing.. you could also mount a fan in the window
Heres the front intake grill design with "MB" for my friends, Ric and Jeff aka "Mod Brothers" I'm going to have cnc milled from 3/16" THICK 6061 aluminum
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To support the new intake plate, I'm using the lower 5.25 bay cover, below I'm using DP-190 2 part epoxy to keep it in place permanently, you need to use gloves and smear the 2 part into the crevices (not shown)
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Heres the front intake grill design with "MB" for my friends, Ric and Jeff aka "Mod Brothers" I'm going to have cnc milled from 3/16" THICK 6061 aluminum
To support the new intake plate, I'm using the lower 5.25 bay cover, below I'm using DP-190 2 part epoxy to keep it in place permanently, you need to use gloves and smear the 2 part into the crevices (not shown)
ansok
October 13, 2008 11:13:24 AM
MonsterMawd
October 17, 2008 12:11:21 PM
chookman
October 17, 2008 7:35:45 PM
FrozenGpu
October 19, 2008 7:56:10 AM
MonsterMawd
October 19, 2008 11:09:56 PM
MonsterMawd
October 23, 2008 11:48:58 AM
chookman
October 24, 2008 12:33:38 AM
Very nice paint job. I like it.
I have a question about the new aliminum front bezel. What shop tools did you use to mill the aluminum? Looks like you have a decent work set-up.
I'm right in the middle of a case mod. I've got a CoolerMaster 932 HAF case that I am modding. I decided to go with a black and copper theme. I found copper sheets at a local hobby shop. The sheets were much cheaper than what was available on line. Copper is very soft and maleable. The copper was harder to work than the steel used for pc cases.
I have a question about the new aliminum front bezel. What shop tools did you use to mill the aluminum? Looks like you have a decent work set-up.
I'm right in the middle of a case mod. I've got a CoolerMaster 932 HAF case that I am modding. I decided to go with a black and copper theme. I found copper sheets at a local hobby shop. The sheets were much cheaper than what was available on line. Copper is very soft and maleable. The copper was harder to work than the steel used for pc cases.
MonsterMawd
October 27, 2008 9:25:55 AM
FrozenGpu
October 28, 2008 3:56:49 AM
MonsterMawd
October 28, 2008 10:01:42 AM
Yes, Minneapolis, MN.
We're doing a custom top panel. Heres the design and 2' x 1' sheet of 1-1/4" thick clear acylic.I'm adding 2x 120mm fans in the center in single file towards the rear. The 2x 120mm fans will mount beneath the the cover with the fins going over the fan blades.
15 lbs, 2' x 1' clear acrylic, 1-1/4" thick
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We're doing a custom top panel. Heres the design and 2' x 1' sheet of 1-1/4" thick clear acylic.I'm adding 2x 120mm fans in the center in single file towards the rear. The 2x 120mm fans will mount beneath the the cover with the fins going over the fan blades.
15 lbs, 2' x 1' clear acrylic, 1-1/4" thick
lostandwandering
October 28, 2008 9:54:56 PM
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October 28, 2008 10:54:29 PM
MonsterMawd
October 30, 2008 10:51:08 AM
MonsterMawd
October 31, 2008 4:47:36 PM
The cnc milling of the acrylic top panel, this 3/16" thick acrylic, it will hold 2x 120mm fans in the center in single file towards the rear. The 2x 120mm fans will mount beneath the the cover with the fins going over the fan blades.
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1-1/4" THICK! Clear Acrylic mounted in KURT vises
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Milling heatsink inspired columns
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45 degree radius
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1-1/4" THICK! Clear Acrylic mounted in KURT vises
Milling heatsink inspired columns
45 degree radius
dubsu
October 31, 2008 5:49:18 PM
MonsterMawd
November 1, 2008 11:40:49 AM
Thank you! The white pearl flake painted chassis and machined billet feet are finished.
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The Billet Case feet product page
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The Billet Case feet product page

MonsterMawd
November 2, 2008 6:25:15 PM
MonsterMawd
November 3, 2008 10:59:03 AM
FrozenGpu
November 4, 2008 3:51:56 AM
chuckm
November 4, 2008 9:02:26 PM
chookman
November 4, 2008 9:36:10 PM
FrozenGpu
November 5, 2008 3:08:06 AM
MonsterMawd
November 5, 2008 11:03:20 AM
lostandwandering
November 5, 2008 12:56:58 PM
chookman
November 5, 2008 10:51:28 PM
MonsterMawd
November 6, 2008 11:14:34 AM
The painted panels should be buffed and finished this weekend. I'm still waiting for a call back from the Plater about the intake grill and 5.25 cover. Yesterday I came up with this fan grill for the rear exhaust, using one of the old billet fan grills I had stashed away. I made center grill with round hole modders mesh.
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I used Plasti-kote's "ANODIZE-IT" Blue to paint the grill
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Using 50 grit sandpaper to prep the surface of the plain steel
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I then used enamel clearcoat
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I used Plasti-kote's "ANODIZE-IT" Blue to paint the grill
Using 50 grit sandpaper to prep the surface of the plain steel
I then used enamel clearcoat
MonsterMawd
November 7, 2008 11:23:39 AM
MonsterMawd
November 7, 2008 9:25:32 PM
lostandwandering
November 12, 2008 5:21:55 PM
MonsterMawd
November 16, 2008 12:54:23 PM
MonsterMawd
November 17, 2008 4:50:19 PM
chookman
November 17, 2008 8:02:06 PM
The_Blood_Raven
November 17, 2008 8:47:36 PM
MonsterMawd, if you can do this to a $60 Antec 300 then I am terrified what you could do with a Silverstone TJ07. With the exception of the AMD case (the only flashy custom theme case that I like) you have a major talent for taking a case and making it look good and function well without looking like some monstrosity from a cheap Sci-Fi movie. The TJ07 is amazingly easy to mod since there are only FOUR rivets, and the rest are screws. Maybe one day I will mod my case, but not right now... Do you have any tips for starting out, I might buy a cheap case and a good dremel and go nuts!
theLaminator
November 17, 2008 11:19:32 PM
my god man your amazing. I watched some of your video's on youtube too and I'm thinking I'm gonna have to start modding too. I just ordered a new case so I may take my old cooler master RC-690 and mod it. I already have the windowed side panel for it. Any Ideas on what to do to it, I'm kinda at a loss because its got so much mesh on it.
MonsterMawd
November 18, 2008 11:26:01 AM
Thanks guys!
My advice is to derive your mod from what you like or enjoy, maybe you like cars? how about a car theme mod, or sports? The window mod is the easiest place to start, do you have a jigsaw?
The best place is start by buying an old used case. I've seen a lot of cheap computers posted on Craigslist
Close-up of finished rear 120mm fan grill. Installed the 2x 120mm fans in the top panel
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My advice is to derive your mod from what you like or enjoy, maybe you like cars? how about a car theme mod, or sports? The window mod is the easiest place to start, do you have a jigsaw?
The best place is start by buying an old used case. I've seen a lot of cheap computers posted on Craigslist
Close-up of finished rear 120mm fan grill. Installed the 2x 120mm fans in the top panel
MonsterMawd
November 23, 2008 7:08:48 PM
All of the Zalman MFC1-plus fan controller's leds burned out. After less than 1 hour of run time. I had seen this happen before and hoped Zalman had fixed the issue, but apparently theres still bad units floating around. I bought the first from performance-pcs and second from newegg. I emailed them both to be aware of the faulty units. I also emailed Zalman. I've checked over all of the connections, no signs as to why they die. Well see what Zalman's response is. In any case, I'm not going to buy another and risk it burning out on the individual that gets this case. I'll be installing the Scythe KAZE MASTER 5.25 fan controller instead. I ordered one today. As soon as it's installed, we'll get the video recorded.
Kaze Master Newegg Product Link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Kaze Master Newegg Product Link
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
MonsterMawd
November 26, 2008 10:56:40 AM
pr2thej
November 26, 2008 1:10:26 PM
Im getting unnatural ideas involving my shiny new Antec 300 and a kitchen knife....!
Great work mate, really impressive what can be done.
Can i ask how you have access to all this kit?
Is it part of your job or just a hobby?
How long has it taken you to get all the tools together to be able to do this kind of mod, eg spray guns and vices and such?
Thanks
Great work mate, really impressive what can be done.
Can i ask how you have access to all this kit?
Is it part of your job or just a hobby?
How long has it taken you to get all the tools together to be able to do this kind of mod, eg spray guns and vices and such?
Thanks
FrozenGpu
November 27, 2008 4:48:40 PM
MonsterMawd
November 30, 2008 12:55:33 PM
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