Re: Case Modding
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:04 am
There are very few PC cases that are fully customizable out of the box. And even if they are, the pre mounts are usually for specific brands or their own stuff.
Creating your own case and making a standard PC case into something special is also rewarding and you can do exactly as you please.
Figuring all measurements, finding all parts, creating the best solutions for the build etc will also make you a better PC builder as you will have to overcome all kinds off stuff in the process. A complex watercool system tops that off.
Optimizing airflow, cable management, noise reduction, isolation and optimizing the whole configuration are additional tasks
One of my local PC shops is run by Asians who go completely nuts with lighting and advanced watercool systems. They are crazy, but also very experienced as they had to overcome a lot of issues building all that stuff. Some look like pinball machines
And the so called custom PC cases are a lot more expensive than starting with a base model and do it yourself.
One example is the antec P280 vs P380. Last one has a window and is 100€ more expensive than the 280 model it is based on.
80€ vs 180€ is ridiculous. Just for a see through door and some more connectors.
Even with my insane Cosmos II case i had to make adjustments to fit in a 280mm radiator with 2x14cm fans on it. But it has enough room to fit a Gurka warrior in it, next to all PC stuff.
Not everybody is prepared to make room for a Big Tower PC case though and customizing a Mid tower can give very good results if done right.
Also Bear has the patience and expertise to pull a complex build like this off.
And it is fun to do. If you know what you are doing off course.
Creating your own case and making a standard PC case into something special is also rewarding and you can do exactly as you please.
Figuring all measurements, finding all parts, creating the best solutions for the build etc will also make you a better PC builder as you will have to overcome all kinds off stuff in the process. A complex watercool system tops that off.
Optimizing airflow, cable management, noise reduction, isolation and optimizing the whole configuration are additional tasks
One of my local PC shops is run by Asians who go completely nuts with lighting and advanced watercool systems. They are crazy, but also very experienced as they had to overcome a lot of issues building all that stuff. Some look like pinball machines
And the so called custom PC cases are a lot more expensive than starting with a base model and do it yourself.
One example is the antec P280 vs P380. Last one has a window and is 100€ more expensive than the 280 model it is based on.
80€ vs 180€ is ridiculous. Just for a see through door and some more connectors.
Even with my insane Cosmos II case i had to make adjustments to fit in a 280mm radiator with 2x14cm fans on it. But it has enough room to fit a Gurka warrior in it, next to all PC stuff.
Not everybody is prepared to make room for a Big Tower PC case though and customizing a Mid tower can give very good results if done right.
Also Bear has the patience and expertise to pull a complex build like this off.
And it is fun to do. If you know what you are doing off course.