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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.
Did any of you modify your case and how?
Pictures appreciated
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
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
- 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
I'll let you know how mine turns out - i can only hope to match that case
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
And here is one that where the window it glued and screwed on the sidepanel - i'm pretty pleased with how it turned out
I'll give you another update when i have mounted the lights and the fan i ordered
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
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
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
FYI the saw drill bit looks like this
Re: Case Modding
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:20 pm
by MadManCK
Nice job. That turned out pretty well.
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.
Re: Case Modding
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:05 pm
by Beardroid91
MadManCK wrote:Nice job. That turned out pretty well.
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.
Thanks and nice ^
Okay i could not wait so i just spent all evening and finished it
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
But here it is outside in the twilight
All in all the project took about 2-3 days to make
Anyone else care to share
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
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
Thanks alot
I'm pleased with it too, it turned out how i wanted / hoped it would
Re: Case Modding
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:51 pm
by Beardroid91
Here is a better pic of it