I decided to go ahead and take all of my worthwhile computer parts I have (and a few not-so-worthwhile parts) and make a small gaming PC for any LAN parties I might go to. For details and plans, click the picture below, for photos, simply scroll down Here's a photo of the empty case, so you can have a better idea of what the renderings should look like:
First Update: First, marking the HDD for the Hard Drive Window Mod: Then, after about 2 hours of cutting, sanding, and trimming plexiglass: Yeah, it is a really poor job, but I got a little lazy and just used the first window I cut, and I also just used whatever clear glue was lying around. Now that I've got a windowed drive, I need a place to put it, so I cut the expansions for the hard drive and CD ROM: (You'll also notice the PSU is in there because I modded the PSU rack for a more standardized PSU) A few action shots: The only downside is that the PSU practically touches the Graphics Card, but it's okay because I already burnt the card out But on the bright side, the HDD still works and runs great! (which is good because it was my 40Gb drive)
that windowed HDD looks good and i like the place ment of it, very sexy, now just put some LED's shining on it but other than that it looks very good and that case is very very small, i would recomend relocating the PSU if it's touching your Video Card, but thats just my thoughts
Oops, almost forgot! The dimensions are 1'-0.5" deep, 9" wide, and 1'-1.5" tall. (just in case the pic is too hard to read) The case barely fits an ATX sized motherboard! The PSU won't be a problem as I am replacing the graphics card with a smaller one, plus there aren't many more places for it! Hopefully I will get to mount/window the CD ROM tomorrow, then I will start working on the new front/top bezel.
Hehehe Is that a p 3 crappard? I have the exact same computer!!! The power supply is ****e! Im remaking mine too right now. Ganna start the post soon as i get some more batteries for my camrea. Is it ok if i steal your pick of the before? I couldnt take any picks of it before i destroyed it!!!
You are more than welcome to use any of the pics. When the computer was new, it wasn't too bad, but after AMD was pushing Barton 3200's and I was still using a slot-A 1Gh cpu, I broke down and upgraded. Since then I've moved to a larger case, but kept this one for modding. (and now, a year later, I'm finally modding it! )
Is that cd drive vertical? If it is, you might want to invest in a slot load drive. The regular tray ones tend to shed ur cds if you put them vertical. Beleive me...I experimented (*sniff* my 52x bit the dust due to this!)
Which is exactly why I make copies of my software on my main rig first (when EULA's permit)... I don't really plan on using the CDROM much, but I may later invest in a slot-loading one if this computer turns out worthwhile. Thanks for the tip!
actually its not much of an investment. Look on ebay for a Pioneer 106S. Got mine for the killer price of $15 +shipping. Can't beat that!
my58vw did a case called "Divergence" thread is here http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=56822
Almost a month later and all I have is an unfinished case window! But at least it is something! I decided to brand my case with my logo It was more of a test of dremeling skills than anything. Unfortunately I left my digital camera in my wife's car, and she is at work at the moment, so I had to use my cell phone to take this. I'll try to get some better pics later, probably after some sanding and polishing. I have also decided to sand and polish the entire side pannels so it looks more brushed-steel and less beige. Next weekend I'll try and get the CD ROM modded and mounted
