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Case Modding

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 7:47 pm
by MadManCK
My current case is a Cosmos II from Coolermaster and the only thing i modded on it so far is mounting a big 20cm blue led fan in the top of it to create some massive airflow.

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Did any of you modify your case and how?
Pictures appreciated 8-)


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Re: Case Modding

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:18 pm
by Beardroid91
Yes MadMan, I'm currently working on a sidepanel window mod to my Antec P183 case, which i have been plaining to do for years - even with the case before it, but i was too lazy to do it then :mrgreen:

I have at the moment cut the hole in the side panel and cut the plexi glass window to fit it, now i just need to fit the window and mount the new lights i ordered for it 8-) - it should be done within the next week - i hope
In my design i'm aiming at getting the look of this modded Antec P182 case - which looks awsome 8-)
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I'll let you know how mine turns out - i can only hope to match that case :lol:

Could be a weeks time, as i'm waiting on parts ;)

Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:46 pm
by Beardroid91
Okay so now i have made some more progress, but not much because i have been busy :(

Here a picture of the hole in the sidepanel and the window

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And here is one that where the window it glued and screwed on the sidepanel - i'm pretty pleased with how it turned out :D

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I'll give you another update when i have mounted the lights and the fan i ordered 8-)

Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:52 pm
by Bez
Look nice and neat, done a good job of cutting it out what did you use as a cutter :D

Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:27 pm
by Beardroid91
Bezrider wrote:Look nice and neat, done a good job of cutting it out what did you use as a cutter :D
Thanks, I used a jigsaw for the striates and for the corners in the sidepanel i drilled them out with a large saw drill bit, and afterwards i cleaned it up with a file and some sandpaper ;)

It's a time consuming progress, but in the end it will look good 8-)

FYI the saw drill bit looks like this :mrgreen:

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Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:20 pm
by MadManCK
Nice job. That turned out pretty well. :handgestures-thumbup:
Looking forward to the pics with the lights and working PC

Funny, i have used a similar drill bit to make some 8cm holes for extra fans in an aluminum case. Strong stuff.

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Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:05 pm
by Beardroid91
MadManCK wrote:Nice job. That turned out pretty well. :handgestures-thumbup:
Looking forward to the pics with the lights and working PC

Funny, i have used a similar drill bit to make some 8cm holes for extra fans in an aluminum case. Strong stuff.

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Thanks and nice ^

Okay i could not wait so i just spent all evening and finished it :lol:

So here it is but the pictures doesn't show how good as it looks in real life, i'll take some good pictures of it for the PC Rig showoff thread 8-)

But here it is outside in the twilight :mrgreen:

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All in all the project took about 2-3 days to make :)

Anyone else care to share :mrgreen:

Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:18 pm
by Bez
WoW nice job I can't believe you done this your self look really cool :banana-dance:

Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:22 pm
by Beardroid91
Bezrider wrote:WoW nice job I can't believe you done this your self look really cool :banana-dance:
Thanks alot :D

I'm pleased with it too, it turned out how i wanted / hoped it would 8-)

Re: Case Modding

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:51 pm
by Beardroid91
Here is a better pic of it 8-)

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