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Case Mod - In Progress Project PC3 - Updated 20th Feb

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by stonedsurd, 25 Oct 2009.

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What should I name this project?

  1. PC3

    127 vote(s)
    66.1%
  2. PSx86

    36 vote(s)
    18.8%
  3. PSMC (Playstation Media Center)

    30 vote(s)
    15.6%
  4. PS-ITX

    11 vote(s)
    5.7%
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  1. M.Ø.J

    M.Ø.J Getting there!

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    Suggestion. Try another monitor. Reset VGA to default. Bah, youve probably done all that already.

    And i was looking forward to getting a Zotac board myself for a future build. This does make me want to NOT get it.
    Love your mod.
    Hope to se it done sooner than later :D
     
  2. null_x86

    null_x86 Thread Closer

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    You do do realise that that board has VGA, DVI and HDMI? iirc, either this board or another itx one has a jumper for the output. Do a full reset and try all the inputs..
     
  3. TWeaK

    TWeaK Minimodder

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    Have you tried using a discreet card, just to get it running and into BIOS?
     
  4. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    I can only hope Zotac reads your comment and takes it positively. I understand that India is not really high on any tech company's priority list and that my situation is fairly unique but still, it's a big pain to be stuck with a dud board.
    I've tried VGA, didn't work. I don't have any HDMI monitors so I never really bothered with cables. :blush: I'll try and see if I can take it over to a friend's place and test it there.
    I can't find my 3450 and my 5870 is on an LN2 test bench. Might go shopping for a really cheap PCIe card for situations like these. Thanks for the sugestion.
     
  5. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    It's back! It's Alive!

    Looks like my CPU was to blame. Just on a whim, I had it RMA'ed and when the new one got back from Intel, the PC powered up fine!

    Guess I shouldn't have been so quick to abuse the living daylights out of Zotac I'm just not used to having CPUs go belly-up ever.:blush:

    Unfortunately I ran out of Dremel cutting discs so now I can't get the backplate finished. I'll buy some more discs on Monday and wrap this sucker up ASAP. :worried:
     
  6. null_x86

    null_x86 Thread Closer

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    yay it can go on!
     
  7. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    Yes! Acrylic backplate with a 40-60mm exhaust and I'll pack up and call it a day :)
     
  8. Azayles

    Azayles Minimodder

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    Fingers crossed for a happy ending on this one!
     
  9. MugenUK

    MugenUK What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah good luck mate, will be checking back for progress.
     
  10. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    Thanks guys. I still feel like a fool :blush:
     
  11. October

    October Mariachi Style

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    Final working pics...?
     
  12. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    In August. I'm at univ at the moment and the rig's at home. Got to tidy up the backplate and maybe make a logo for it.
     
  13. Wolfskin07

    Wolfskin07 What's a Dremel?

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    Regarding the mobo situation (or rather CPU) first step is to always attach a speaker to the mobo. if it beeps it's not dead (=
    Anyway nice mod u have here and I'll check back in august for the final pics.

    Regards,

    WOlfskin07
     
  14. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    It didn't beep. :p
    Thanks for the suggestion though, and the comment. I hope August won't disappoint.
     
  15. M.Ø.J

    M.Ø.J Getting there!

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    Weeeee, august it is!!
    Dont log on the 4th, thats my birthday, wanna be here nondrunk on exact minute to check it out.
    You cant dissapoint mate. Its you :thumb:
     
  16. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    I'm flattered :p
    I hope I can come up with something epic enough to warrant your enthusiasm.
     
  17. GooNeR

    GooNeR World domination plans in phase 2!

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    I'm looking forward to seeing this project's final pictures. Nice work there Stonedsurd!

    Subbed.
     
  18. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    Thanks. Every time someone bumps this thread, I feel terribly guilty for not being able to provide updates, even though the reasons are beyond my control :p
     
  19. Jolly-Swagman

    Jolly-Swagman "Hands of The Gods"

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    Just read through your log , nice work stonedsurd, look forward to seeing it finished, when you get time to do so!
     
  20. stonedsurd

    stonedsurd Is a cackling Yuletide Belgian

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    Thanks Swagman :)
     

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