MicroFly/Qpack MODernize

MKmods · Jun 10, 2009

Thanks guys for the kind words.... I just placed an order for some minifit pins. Should be here fri or Sat.
Tomorrow I will mount the plugs into the PS case.

I am wondering about PS/Case color. I was thinking of Candy apple red for the case with some ghost flames, do you guys think I should paint the PS the same color or Black? or?

I think I will do it with spray paint but pretty fancy (like pro) Just to show its possible.

tzitzibp · Jun 10, 2009

I would paint it "gun metal"... as it will look great with CF

Also I would add a logo over the plugs... "ModKing" or simply "MKmods" preferably blood red with black outline..... :cool:

Wile E · Jun 10, 2009

MKmods said:
Thanks guys for the kind words.... I just placed an order for some minifit pins. Should be here fri or Sat.
Tomorrow I will mount the plugs into the PS case.

I am wondering about PS/Case color. I was thinking of Candy apple red for the case with some ghost flames, do you guys think I should paint the PS the same color or Black? or?

I think I will do it with spray paint but pretty fancy (like pro) Just to show its possible.

Do it in a Candy hue, with a gold metallic-ish finish. I got pretty good at simulating gold and silver metallic-ish finishes with spray paint by standing really far back, and spraying into the air so it only comes down onto it as a fine dusting.

tzitzibp · Jun 10, 2009

@Wile E....funny thing... the font I suggested for the logo looks similar to your logo in your sig, Wile E...
Nice sig, btw!

h3llb3nd4 · Jun 10, 2009

How about trying to get a "brushed metal" finish?

MKmods · Jun 10, 2009

Thanks guys for the ideas.... :respect:

I an going to go look to see if the minifit pins can be bought locally today (just got a email they are on backorder)

ChaoticAtmosphere · Jun 10, 2009

MKmods said:
Thanks CA.. I am soldering the pins to the DFI right now but ran out, lol....I need to get some ordered right away.

Here is a look at my idea, first solder the female pins to the mobo
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo142/Partspicts/Picture066.jpg

Than this plug will be built into the top of the PS and just basically plug into the back side of the mobo through the CF tray.
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo142/Partspicts/Picture067-1.jpg

I just ran out of the female pins so I need to order some more (same pins for the GPUs)

You know MK, that is just ingenious....to mod the PSU so that the 24 pins are part of the case and just plug the case in....kinda like sliding an expansion card into a slot on the mobo...Nice work!

Scrizz · Jun 10, 2009

I just love it when a plan comes together.
Awesome work MK!
every little step teaches me a whole lot. :respect:

tzitzibp · Jun 11, 2009

Scrizz said:
every little step teaches me a whole lot.

that is the main reason I value MKs' work highly!... also, because he is open to suggestions and willing to try them out. rare thing! :respect:

MKmods · Jun 11, 2009

You guys are a main part of the reason I do what I do. :respect:

I have had a pretty crazy life and done many things, seems like kind of a waste to me not to share some of the experiences I have had along the way.

I ordered some more pins (wont be here for a few days) so I am heading out to Frys (few hundred mile roadtrip, lol) with my neighbor to see if they have some. Back later on this afternoon.
(I would really like to finish this wiring up this weekend as I am going into gaming withdrawls)

DanishDevil · Jun 11, 2009

That's the beauty of TPU. It's a place where the experienced can share their techniques, and the aspriring noobs can get some ideas and some guidance

phatkat · Jun 11, 2009

MKmods said:
I am heading out to Frys (few hundred mile roadtrip, lol) with my neighbor to see if they have some. Back later on this afternoon.

What aren't you willing to do for this build. Best wishes for the trip.

Still can't believe they haven't build one here I bet a lot of the merchandise is stored in warehouses in Nevada & they have a business licences for the state for the store in Vegas.

But I gotta love the road trip over the hill reminds me of the road trips people would take to grab In-N-Out Burgers (The 2009 Zagat Fast-Food Survey winner for burgers) after a big night in college.

tzitzibp · Jun 11, 2009

MKmods said:
Back later on this afternoon.
(I would really like to finish this wiring up this weekend as I am going into gaming withdrawls)

hope u had fun roadtripping! :toast:

what kind of games are u thinking of?

MKmods · Jun 12, 2009

phatkat said:
What aren't you willing to do for this build. Best wishes for the trip.

Still can't believe they haven't build one here I bet a lot of the merchandise is stored in warehouses in Nevada & they have a business licences for the state for the store in Vegas.

But I gotta love the road trip over the hill reminds me of the road trips people would take to grab In-N-Out Burgers (The 2009 Zagat Fast-Food Survey winner for burgers) after a big night in college.

lol, I remember driving from the Bay area to LA (400miles one way)to get Del Taco Tacos back in the day...

We had In & Out for lunch in Roseville :laugh:

Frys didnt have the minifit pins but we got a lot of stuff to make up for it...They had 4' pieces of shrink tubing for $1.29 so I got a bunch of those...I love wandering through that store...

I was thinking of changing the pins to a Molex version Frys sells but the smaller pins are only rated for 6A (the minifit ones are rated for 9A) and the bigger pins are just too big and clunky. Maybe on the next build.

tzitzibp said:
what kind of games are u thinking of?

I am not very good at games but with a pair of 4870s it seems a shame not to play some... I have CSS, COD4,TF2,FC2,Supreme Commander and QWET.. I am hoping to keep this comp running to play them :laugh:

tzitzibp · Jun 12, 2009

MKmods said:
I am not very good at games but with a pair of 4870s it seems a shame not to play some... I have CSS, COD4,TF2,FC2,Supreme Commander and QWET.. I am hoping to keep this comp running to play them

Nice collection u have there! With this rig, u will enjoy Quality gaming!

and if your 4870s get hot.... change the coolers!

Cuzza · Jun 12, 2009

I must be last man alive who didn't know about this thread, but it was worth the wait. This is as good as it gets; I'm feeling so inspired right now. If only I had some tools, a place in which to work, and a job to pay for it, I could really mod something right now.

Choice work bro keep it up.

tzitzibp · Jun 12, 2009

Cuzza said:
If only I had some tools, a place in which to work, and a job to pay for it, I could really mod something right now.

I have all of the above, but no time... :banghead:

its true, though, This and a few other threads in TPU are extremely inspiring!

MKmods · Jun 12, 2009

Cuzza said:
http://img.techpowerup.org/090612/thisisanepicthreadoj6.png

I must be last man alive who didn't know about this thread, but it was worth the wait. This is as good as it gets; I'm feeling so inspired right now. If only I had some tools, a place in which to work, and a job to pay for it, I could really mod something right now.

Choice work bro keep it up.

Glad you stopped by, the thread is gonna really get good this weekend and next week... Stay tuned :rockout:

tzitzibp · Jun 12, 2009

MKmods said:
Glad you stopped by, the thread is gonna really get good this weekend and next week... Stay tuned

damn! It about 35C here at the moment so I am taking the family to the beach for the weekend..... Checking back Sunday evening!

what should we expect, Mark?

MKmods · Jun 12, 2009

well I was looking through he closet and found the 2 laptop Hotswap cage I bought (DaMulta mentioned hot swap in the beginning) and since I have a pair of 320gig laptop Hdds figured I would Raid0 them in. (I was gonna use the 74 gig Raptor for the OS and one of my 160s for the games)

Not to mention it frees up a ton of room, eliminates a lot of heat/noise... I should be able to finish up the wiring this weekend.

Have a great time at the beach...(dont worry there will be plenty when you get back :laugh:

)

tzitzibp · Jun 12, 2009

great idea... nothing should be wasted! :rockout:

thanks I will :toast:

.... Its going to be sons' first experience of the sea! cant wait!

Yukikaze · Jun 12, 2009

This is frakkin' amazing. :eek:

MKmods · Jun 12, 2009

Thanks and glad you dropped by....

I am goofing off with the Hdds and DVD right now, I think I will make them modular. Cross ur fingers :laugh:

Scrizz · Jun 13, 2009

oooo modular
fancy, eh?

domy85 · Jun 13, 2009

I love carbon fiber. Awesome mod once again MK. :toast:

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MicroFly/Qpack MODernize

MKmods

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Wile E

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h3llb3nd4

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Scrizz

tzitzibp

MKmods

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DanishDevil

phatkat

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tzitzibp

Cuzza

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tzitzibp

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