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ElectroGoofy   08-27-2009 at 10:24:23 PM

Hello all :)

Ok, I have a computer class in school and the current assignment is to come up with an idea for a case mod, and we are actually going to make it in class.

So I need your help in coming up with either a unique or cool looking, yet relatively easy-to-build idea, and DEFINATELY not very expensive idea for either making a case from scratch, or an object (ex. trash can) that I can turn into a computer case. Something like $50 or less (hopefully).

Thanks in advance!


Message edited by ElectroGoofy on 08-27-2009 at 10:26:12 PM
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And THAT is the reason I am wanting to get a new computer ;)
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shadow703793   08-27-2009 at 10:37:25 PM

Check out the many mods that are available by pro's such as MonsterMawd,etc. (Google for his youtube vids)

 

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=197014

 


Guides:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forum [...] p?t=197016


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Silver CPUs badge JohnnyLucky   08-28-2009 at 01:41:44 AM

+1 ^5 what Shadow703793 said.

MonsterMawd at mnpctech.com has some really great video clips over at youtube.com. I looked at bunch of them the other day. Also try searching Google for case mods. I found some really great stuff, including the Victorian keyboard and monitor seen on "Warehouse 13" on the SyFy Channel (new name for Sci-Fi).


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acer0169   08-28-2009 at 01:26:42 PM

What about an amazing side window mod?

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/foru [...] l#t1834893

That's one of the very best I've ever seen ^^^.
Either custom paint the inside.. or cut out and make a window.. of it it's already got a window then I'd do something like the above link shows.

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ElectroGoofy   08-29-2009 at 12:57:40 AM

Ok, thx all, keep the ideas coming! :D

------------------------------ OS: XP SP3. CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+. Mobo: VIA k8m800, socket 754. Ram: 1gb PC2100 (133mhz). Video card: Nvidia GeForce 6200. Sound Card: Diamond Xtreme 5.1. PSU: A Power Golden Deluxe 580W.
And THAT is the reason I am wanting to get a new computer ;)
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ElectroGoofy   08-31-2009 at 01:13:20 PM

Ok, I am thinking I might go with a hard sided suitcase, or maybe a see-through computer case..... but still looking at all suggestions :)

------------------------------ OS: XP SP3. CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+. Mobo: VIA k8m800, socket 754. Ram: 1gb PC2100 (133mhz). Video card: Nvidia GeForce 6200. Sound Card: Diamond Xtreme 5.1. PSU: A Power Golden Deluxe 580W.
And THAT is the reason I am wanting to get a new computer ;)
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sportsfanboy   08-31-2009 at 02:33:15 PM

What happened to actually doing the work your self?

Man I'm getting old, lol

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ShtBrix   08-31-2009 at 02:44:06 PM

Go to sites like BT, TBCS, and OCN, and look at the worklogs.

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ElectroGoofy   09-01-2009 at 01:07:29 PM

sportsfanboy wrote :

What happened to actually doing the work your self?

Man I'm getting old, lol



Ha, yea, I have been thinking and have come up with a couple ideas, but just wanted to hear somebody else's ideas, seeing as how there are a bunch of case mod pros on here ;)


ShtBrix wrote :

Go to sites like BT, TBCS, and OCN, and look at the worklogs.



Going to check them out right now! :)

------------------------------ OS: XP SP3. CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3000+. Mobo: VIA k8m800, socket 754. Ram: 1gb PC2100 (133mhz). Video card: Nvidia GeForce 6200. Sound Card: Diamond Xtreme 5.1. PSU: A Power Golden Deluxe 580W.
And THAT is the reason I am wanting to get a new computer ;)
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dirtmountain   09-01-2009 at 05:03:49 PM

Recycling of old/outdated appliances should still be a good mod. Looking around my place an old window mounted air conditioner, old file cabinet or old toolbox. Maybe a mobile idea like a wheeled carry on type luggage bag, a wheeled pressure washer or wheeled tool cart. You might make a stop at your local dump or a thrift type store and see what's a usable size and shape and cheap$$.

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