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Case Mod - In Progress Project - Deja Blue

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by Subwoofer, 16 Dec 2007.

  1. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    I thought it would be nice to post it here to, just started with my first project

    Don't be hard on me, these are only my first steps...

    Update 1:

    Stock Case (Chieftec Dragon):

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    Bought plexi door and 80mm fan:

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    Mirror mod and organized everything with some ty-raps

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    Picture of my "working space" :p

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    Update 2

    Bought second door for left but this one will go on the right...

    So first i sanded the back of the handle do it wouldn't hit my mobo-board, also removed the plexi and this week i'll start painting

    The paint will have clear coat so it will have a nice shine to it, other parts will also get a clear coat.

    I'll also get some other stuff this week

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  2. Jipa

    Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004

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    Spend about 5 minutes wondering what the hell does this project have to do with subwoofers, but then I noticed your nick :wallbash: Maybe it's time for me to go get some sleep.
     
  3. 500mph

    500mph The Right man in the Wrong place

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    there are some nice mods for the dragons. i hope to see you implement some creative ideas.
     
  4. rytmehunden

    rytmehunden I love glory and fame

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    Hey subbie :p

    Any progress with the camera situation? Otherwise i suggest you sell your girlfriend and get a camera for the money instead :D

    in other words feed us with an update!! :D
     
  5. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    Hehe, patience patience, this weekend i'll take some pictures ;)

    And if all goes well i'll open a new topic under the name "Project Deja Blue" cause i'm trying to get this project sponsered ;)

    wish me luck :)
     
  6. rytmehunden

    rytmehunden I love glory and fame

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    Luck is here by wished :D

    Have a nice weekend, and have a good one on the picture issue!
     
  7. 500mph

    500mph The Right man in the Wrong place

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    if its going to be the same case you are modding, why not just change the name of this thread?
     
  8. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    Because on some forums the topic got a little messy, lot of talking and also because i need to post different pictures (mentioning the sponsors name)

    Btw i taken some pictures today and uploaded them, i'll wait a little bit till i get some responds from my sponser...

    "exciting" :)

    grtz
     
  9. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    Update 2

    Some new equipment:
    spray cans, sanding paper:
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    power drill:
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    some screwdriver bores and files:
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    switches, big ones and small ones:
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    started by removing the usb bracket because it was blocking my engravement in the mirror, also removed the flat cables and bought me some round ones:
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    here is the engraving and the uv blue slot protectors :) :
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    old speaker cover, cut out an new fan grill:
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    from the inside:
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    got 6 new tribal fan guards:
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    result, need to be polished, but bling bling 8) :
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    the other side, spray painted the door and screwed in fan grill and fan guard:
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    cut out an aluminium plate, cut a wire in half and used this for a finishing touch:
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    the result, needs to be sanded and painted blue:
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    bottom hd-bay drilled out:
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    cut out shape in card board to cover the dvd bay:
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    the flames i drew in photoshop, copied onto card board and cut out:
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    what it will look like:
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    kicked out the fan brackets because the held most of the uv blue light, drilled some holes and installed the fan, fan will be placed on plexi anyway so this is temporary:
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    My super-cool mousepad, this will be covered in blauw cloth
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    By Night: not to bad
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    Case by day: (cables need sleeving, but that's for later)
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    By Night:
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    Mirror mod and uv-slot protectors:
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    front:
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    rounded cables and uv-blue fan:
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    total picture
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    Totaalbeeld of my desk @ night:
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    total spended money on modding stuff: 20€ :D

    Grtz
     
  10. perkins teh modder

    perkins teh modder What's a Dremel?

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    i doubt anyone will sponsor you if you dont have any previous work
     
  11. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    Made some progress pictures fast...

    This time pictures upload on photobucket :wink:

    Made a Hd-holder for my Dvd Bay from plexi:

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    Mounted:

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    The piece of plexi i used...

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    Cut 2 more parts for the sides:

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    The end result with the doors on:
    You see the front door taken off, that's for the next update with plexi, but i won't tell more)

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    My new akasa fan controller installed: (mathing color)

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    By Night: (very nice 8) )

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    Bought 3 more uv-blue fans, now 5 in total...(picture by night)

    I'll buy 4 big ass uv-ccfl so everything will glow even better, those round cold cathodes are not permanent...

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    Drilled top hd-bay, Treathed all the condensators on the motherbord with uv-nailpollish, (don't copy :D ) 2nd rounded cable will leave my case soon...

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    Bottom of grafic card, treathed the cooling block with the nail-pollish (checkers) and the condensators (much nicer in real life)

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    after long search found some uv-pens, here i a start on the grafic card, this is tha bomb!!! this is how all the tracks will come on motherbord and grafic card

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    total view of the uv-mods (still in progress)

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    And now the moment of truth:

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    Open it, open it!!!

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    Sweet radiators, haba haba

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    All planned out:

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    Little one in the back:

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    For next update: (won't tell more)

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  12. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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  13. E.E.L. Ambiense

    E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic

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    Ooh, the old Akasa Fan Controllers. Those things are great. Don't see them around that often anymore.

    Good job so far! Hacking on Cheifys are great.
     
  14. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    Update 4

    Update 4

    This is just a small update

    Project Sponserd By:

    http://www.pctuningshop.be/

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    I made a cut-out in the original door, only needs some rubber trim

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    This was the previous:

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    Made a cut-out in the top-panel, also needs some tubber trim:

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    Made a door for the front:

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    By Night:

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    These are the hinges i'm going to use, only one problem,
    they will be on the outside of the door, or the door won't be able to open

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    Made a cut-out in the mobo tray, will be redone later :d , just been thinking for something nice
    P4 sleeved (thankx to sponsor for sleeving and heat-shrink) and 1 of the 2 ide-rounded cables is gone
    Atx will be sleeved, also every connector will be replaced by uv-blue ones (thanks to sponsor)
    Ale cables on the right are gone, only the important one is under the mirror (so now the engraving is more visible)
    Also got a 3rd cold cathode from my sponser
    There will be also a 30cm uv-blacklight in there soon

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    This is how it looked like @ update 1:

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    Changed the grafic card:

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    Ordered this ram:

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    Asked for the case feet:

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    And this is for the next update (teaser): :)

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    Grtz
     
  15. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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  16. widmod

    widmod Minimodder

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    woho you caselooks nice :rock:
     
  17. jhanlon303

    jhanlon303 The Keeper of History

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    I think I'm getting senile but wasn't there a rock song called DejaBlue or a band with that name? Anyway, Good start and keep us posted.
    John
     
  18. Jaguar_Infinity

    Jaguar_Infinity Just some guy

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    nice, reminds me alot of old skool mods :)

    Stuart
     
  19. E.E.L. Ambiense

    E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic

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    Nice, good job! :thumb:
     
  20. Subwoofer

    Subwoofer What's a Dremel?

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    thanks guys ;)
     
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