Case Mod - In Progress Uninterestingly Named Project

Initial Post
Update 1
Update 2
Update 3
Update 4

 

This idea came about when there was talk of attending QuakeCon. Why would you go to QuakeCon without something related to Quake? Well, not to be left out, I decided to fix that.
Start with some old steel case that has no purpose other than my sadistic amusement. It can also function as a nightstand, footrest, or several of them arranged to make a coffee table.

I actually have three of these cases. The other one is holding up the box with my Gainstown system on it.

I did find this:

The ever so original (for a casemod) Quake 3 logo will be cut out and mesh placed behind it. I will probably have to find some way to spruce up the edges.

Plain side panel. Booooring.

Placement

Transfer

Penciled in. I set this aside for later. It needs to be cut and sanded.


Here's the other side panel. Meh. Boring and beige. My hands shake too much for one handed shooting.

Tools and safety are important.

Of course I need a table. Two sawhorses and a board will do.

I got this far before I called it quits for the night. I'll have to get more sandpaper methinks. -4/27



*Update*
Ran into a rain delay on Wednesday (4/29). Then I got really busy with school work. Hope to get something done on Monday (5/4).
5/4- Paper due tomorrow.

 

What grit do you use? I use for paint removing purposes 80grit sandpaper wich is used for band sanders. Thats such nice stuff.

 

I'm watching. Nothing wrong with old steel cases as coffee stands. I personally use a Rocketfis Lian-Li as a stand beside my chair for my iced coffee in the daytime and it's a great beer can rest in the evenings. Full towers are quite useful for me.

mod on

john

 

80. I might try to see if I can find 60 grit or something. Might be a little faster for the other panel after I get that cut.

 

With that mask, you could have used a chemical paint stripper.

 

LOL good times,

Project looks like good fun, I'll be watching too

 

Not sure if there's any around, but yes that would probably be the best way.

 

I use this stripper OUTSIDE and with a MASK. It will take the paint off aircraft.



Use every precaution it says to the can. It works but you might find it hard to get. In the US I get it from body shop paint suppliers.

john

 

With school winding down I don't have as much time to work on this as I'd like. I do, however, have a small update.
First I got these:


I mean these:

I got a pretty decent price on them. They also did this:


Got the logo started. Began by carving a the outline. I like to do this to make sort of a guide.


Only got one piece cut out


Remember the hole saw up there^^? It's for this:

 

Got some more parts:

Radiators and a pump.



Screws for the fans. M4x8 sockethead.

They look like this installed.


That's all for today. Had a helluva finishing up school with papers and whatnot. Next update will be kinda big (hopefully) as I am getting some more parts and got the fans and rads all set up. Then it's back to work for more money for more parts

 

Good job.
I subscribe a this project.......

 

looking good... that many fans... im interested

 

It's going to be a struggle to use all of them, at least in that case. I haven't even posted pics of the rad yet. Here's the update:

I Have another update pending, but I can't get to my pictures right now, due to some minor work I need to do on the system I have them on. You know, like reinstalling Windows I can't wait too long, I need those pics for Sat. (Grad Party) Cross your fingers for Sunday.

 

woa! Gore! now all you need is a footshot and a cat, and you'll have yourself a complete project log!

And OMG dude, i have two of those fans, and it's almost propelling the case forwards, are you building a PC or a hovercraft?

 

Now that they have tasted blood, you are in danger! They will be hungry for more.~Whooo! <-spooky voice.

 

Well so much for a timely update. Anyway, I got the side rough cut. I need to bust out the file and deburr and smooth the edges.

It's see through!



Got some parts for the actual computer (the good stuff).
Got an E7400 from a friend.

Closer

I'll drop this on a DFI P45 Dark and the PCP&C box seemed to match, so I threw that in too. Hopefully I don't need a beefier supply.

Unpacked

I figured now would e a great time to try it out. Took a Scythe Ninja and threw it on there. (So, there wasn't so much throwing as there was cursing and wishing I could use a screwdriver. Did I mention I hate pushpins? SRSLY; look at those things.)


I was so excited. And then, nothing. Post code 88. Tried it with a P4 I had and got the same thing. It should be on it's way back from RMA now.

On the waterfront, I got some things setup.
XSPC top donated by skinnee. (Thanks man!)


A spoonful of solder makes the water go down. Figured since I already had it apart to change the top, I might as well make it a 3.2. Did I mention I'm kinda cheap?

Yay! Free pump upgrade!
At this point I realize I forgot to upload pics of the completed rads

Hovercraft.
And a cat pic. I'm sure there's one of my foot somewhere.

 

Mod-log made of epic win

 

looking good..
cat freaked me out a lil but nice

 

C-oo-l cat