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Bindibadgi · 3rd Apr 2008, 09:24

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2008...nute_modding/1

Not everyone has days upon days of time to pour into a case mod. However, that doesn't mean that the quick builds need to look like a wire explosion on the inside and boring black on the outside! Years of modding have made companies develop some great products that make formerly huge projects into ten minute mods.

badders · 3rd Apr 2008, 10:00

Right, that's it - I'm taking my side panel off tonight, sanding the paint off, and cutting a big hole in the side ready for me to find some plexi to Araldite in.

Juppun · 3rd Apr 2008, 10:22

Nice article, I think I might pick up one of those internal HDD enclosures to shut up my Raptor once and for all.

Blademrk · 3rd Apr 2008, 13:29

I like the idea of EL SATA cables.

MrWillyWonka · 3rd Apr 2008, 13:35

Never knew about EL sata cables and two-way mirrors (I did know about it but never thought of using it). Is it possible to use EL wire on a two way mirror or is that silly?

Nice article ~~Bindi~~ Da Dego

Da Dego · 3rd Apr 2008, 14:04

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Originally Posted by MrWillyWonka

Never knew about EL sata cables and two-way mirrors (I did know about it but never thought of using it). Is it possible to use EL wire on a two way mirror or is that silly?

Nice article Bindi

Hey now, bindi doesn't do the modding :P I do

And thanks.

As for the 2 way mirror - to be honest, I never thought about that. I think I have some mirror plexi hanging around, and I know I have an EL kit somewhere round here... might have to give it a try and report back to you!

MrWillyWonka · 3rd Apr 2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Da Dego

Hey now, bindi doesn't do the modding :P I do

And thanks.

As for the 2 way mirror - to be honest, I never thought about that. I think I have some mirror plexi hanging around, and I know I have an EL kit somewhere round here... might have to give it a try and report back to you!

Shoudl've checked the author, corrected

Would be nice to know about the EL wire + two way mirror. My mod could do with an upgrade after... wow 27 months now!

wuyanxu · 3rd Apr 2008, 14:32

£20 for some foam..... or use some egg container? how well do they work with my p182 case?
another question: my Antec pro (not TriCool, the ones have 3pin mobo connector) fan will resonate at a certain RPM.... eg, at 1200rpm, very quiet; at 1500rpm, resonates, very annoying; at 1700rpm, quiet enough. now grommets probably won't cure this, any way of changing the fan's property to make it quiet at all rpm?

just this morning, i re-did all my cables, now is a bit nicer. well said in your article on cable management issues.
the issue about data cable and power cables: i run all my SATA cable through the back of my mobo tray, on p182, together with all the power cables (including 24pin, 2* PCIe cables). should i be alerted?

Bindibadgi · 3rd Apr 2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by MrWillyWonka

Nice article ~~Bindi~~ Da Dego

No problem, I try my best putting things live!

Nature · 3rd Apr 2008, 16:32

I though the quickest way to mod was to have bit-tech send me one!

wharrad · 3rd Apr 2008, 16:57

That two way mirror looks finally like a cheap solution for a DIY HUD in the car.... Must investigate! Cheers guys

MrWillyWonka · 3rd Apr 2008, 17:03

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Originally Posted by wharrad

That two way mirror looks finally like a cheap solution for a DIY HUD in the car.... Must investigate! Cheers guys

I want piccies!

Cheapskate · 3rd Apr 2008, 18:09

Skip the HUD. Go for a targeting sight.

brinkz0r · 3rd Apr 2008, 20:53

No ten minute modding for me, I only do ten hour modding

The_Beast · 3rd Apr 2008, 22:48

nice article

Stuey · 4th Apr 2008, 15:13

Great article! The new Feser tubing sounds interesting, although it looks a bit costly.

Shadowed_fury · 4th Apr 2008, 23:18

I did the two way mirror on previous case I had, its pretty cool actually

I really need to get round sorting the window on this one...

1398342003 · 5th Apr 2008, 07:58

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I've seen the same "concept" of moving the drives to more spacious environs with a rather creative adaptation - rubber bands and sticks. The rubber bands are threaded through the screw holes on the drive bay and sticks keep them stretched. The hard drive is then tucked in between the rubber bands, to be hopefully held fast and completely dampened from the case.

If it's a drive you need, please don't do this. I think that's all I have to say about that.

This is actually done fairly regularly at SPCR, and it's quite reliable. (according to them) They use elastic cords though. Here's a link to their forum gallery.

mnpctech · 9th Apr 2008, 13:25

Thank you for the mention!

Mnpctech is a small mom and pop online shop that strives to offer unique parts and enjoys supporting modding throughout the enitre community.

Bill Owen
Owner of mnpctech,com

wharrad · 9th Apr 2008, 13:55

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Originally Posted by 1398342003

This is actually done fairly regularly at SPCR, and it's quite reliable. (according to them) They use elastic cords though. Here's a link to their forum gallery.

Yeah, from my understanding the rubber bands break under prolonged exposure to heat and vibration... Elastic however doesn't. But like going outside of the norm on anything, just be careful and check on your work often.

And yeah, good to see people who work in the modding industry on here

Now I know where to complain (errr... I mean... well, they're more likey to get my cash in the first place!

)

3rd Apr 2008, 09:24	#1
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3rd Apr 2008, 13:35	#5
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3rd Apr 2008, 14:32	#8
wuyanxu quad fuelled, GTX200 powered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a room near Soton Uni. UK Posts: 3,943	£20 for some foam..... or use some egg container? how well do they work with my p182 case? another question: my Antec pro (not TriCool, the ones have 3pin mobo connector) fan will resonate at a certain RPM.... eg, at 1200rpm, very quiet; at 1500rpm, resonates, very annoying; at 1700rpm, quiet enough. now grommets probably won't cure this, any way of changing the fan's property to make it quiet at all rpm? just this morning, i re-did all my cables, now is a bit nicer. well said in your article on cable management issues. the issue about data cable and power cables: i run all my SATA cable through the back of my mobo tray, on p182, together with all the power cables (including 24pin, 2* PCIe cables). should i be alerted? __________________ Death to consolification !!!Core i7 860 @ 4Ghz Cooled by Corsair H50 // Asus P7P55D Deluxe // 8GB of Corsair Dominators @ 1528Mhz 8-8-8-24 // BFG gtx260+ OC2 MaxCore 216SP 896MB // Samsung 64GB SSD // WD Raptor 74GB + Black 1TB + Green 1TB // Corsair Hx620w // Antec p182 // Samsung 24" T240

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3rd Apr 2008, 16:57	#11
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4th Apr 2008, 23:18	#17
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9th Apr 2008, 13:25	#19
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