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computernewbie   05-13-2009 at 12:38:28 AM

i was looking at some cases, and ill give an example...the antec 1200, comes with fans already, can i always switch out the fans for something stronger? and when people say "case moding" what do they mean?

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PsyKhiqZero   05-13-2009 at 01:04:25 AM
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case modding would be like cutting out holes to fit more fans or larger fans or even something as huge as redesigning the case entirely.

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computernewbie   05-13-2009 at 04:02:33 AM
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how can i mod a case? how mcuh does it cost?

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AKM880   05-13-2009 at 04:12:47 AM
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If you do it yourself, you'll need a hole saw or a dremel, and a drill or drill press.

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computernewbie   05-13-2009 at 05:07:56 AM
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right....how much to make someone do it FOR me? lol

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sandmanwn   05-13-2009 at 05:16:00 AM
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how much you got on you? :ange:

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WR2   05-13-2009 at 05:19:10 AM
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Here is a case you can buy that comes already modded for you:

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JohnnyLucky   05-13-2009 at 06:10:04 AM
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Just go to to Google and do a search for case mods.

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dragonfang18   05-13-2009 at 06:20:49 AM
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You can learn to casemod on youtube!

I think the guy's name is MonsterMawds. He's got some tutorials.

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WR2   05-13-2009 at 06:49:18 AM
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MonsterMawd posts here @ THG too.

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dragonfang18   05-13-2009 at 06:56:01 AM
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Really!?! I thought they had their own forums in their own website.

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B-Unit   05-13-2009 at 07:24:44 AM
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WR2 wrote :

Here is a case you can buy that comes already modded for you:



Considering it comes from CoolerMaster, its not technically a 'mod'. Just a really fancy, expensive case.

+1 for looking over MonsterMawd's posts for getting an idea of what case modding is really about.

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WR2   05-13-2009 at 01:42:43 PM
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B-Unit wrote :

Considering it comes from CoolerMaster, its not technically a 'mod'. Just a really fancy, expensive case.

Where can we find the technical definition of a 'mod'?
Is adding a water cooling system a mod? How about a couple case decals, some case lighting and a front panel controller?
If someone commissions and buys a custom case from MonsterMawd (or other modder) is he getting a 'mod' or just a really fancy, expensive case?

Why does it matter who does the modification? It certainly doesnt look like a "stock" case to me.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/11-119-138-21.jpg http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/11-119-165-TS?$S180W$

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B-Unit   05-15-2009 at 01:12:22 AM
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Its not a 'mod' because the work is done by the OEM.

 

EDIT: I might be willing to extend that definition for a one-of-a-kind case from an OEM, but it must be unique. If its mass produced, it cant be a mod.


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WR2   05-15-2009 at 01:16:10 AM
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The OEM sells the case but they don't do the work.

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