Taking a reg case and making it ROCK! - Page 22

Chicken Patty · Nov 10, 2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MKmods

thanks CP...there is a much easier way to make a cool panel.
http://www.mnpctech.com/CarbonFiber_..._Titanium.html

If you go to You Tube there are a few tutorials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_gI3chGtww

so this is basically like a film. Gives it the look, just that it really ain't carbon fiber, correct?

MKmods · Nov 10, 2008, 05:05 AM

its just a sticker, but it looks pretty cool in person (MNPCTech sent me a piece to see) But its 100X cheaper and a lot less time consuming to use.

The Cello is the real thing

Wile E · Nov 10, 2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MKmods

If you use the Koolance fluid rusting should be no prob. Most of the coolants have additives to prevent rust and reduce corrosion.
Thing is a lot of people use plain water (not the best for preventing rust)

It does seem a bit silly when all the other fittings are brass to save a few pennies by making 1 part out of steel.

Just having dissimilar metals in the same loop will cause oxidation over time, even with additives, as the metal start to react with each other.

And about not using clamps, be careful, even with you squeezing the smaller tubing on there, over time the tubing can lose some of it's elasticity, and can eventually leak.

Chicken Patty · Nov 10, 2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

its just a sticker, but it looks pretty cool in person (MNPCTech sent me a piece to see) But its 100X cheaper and a lot less time consuming to use.

The Cello is the real thing

nice. Yeah but the im sure the sticker still looks cool bro.

Chicken Patty · Nov 10, 2008, 05:49 AM

Mark, Wile E is right about the tubing loosing elasticity. Be careful dude.

theJesus · Nov 10, 2008, 07:34 AM

That tray looks insanely awesome!

As for the tubing, does Mark even keep anything put together long enough for that to matter?

Wile E · Nov 10, 2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by theJesus

That tray looks insanely awesome!

As for the tubing, does Mark even keep anything put together long enough for that to matter?

lol. Probably not, but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway.

Wozzer · Nov 10, 2008, 08:21 AM

Can't wait until its finished !

MKmods · Nov 10, 2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theJesus

That tray looks insanely awesome!

As for the tubing, does Mark even keep anything put together long enough for that to matter?

This one is a bit different, I promise to keep it together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty

Mark, Wile E is right about the tubing loosing elasticity. Be careful dude.

Oh yee of little faith

SkyKast · Nov 10, 2008, 07:21 PM

hey that vinal is great for a drive bay or PSU when you dont want to make a carbon fiber case for it lol,

carbon fiber is too expensive to use for a "just for fun" project for me

but that mobo tray really looks sick

CyberDruid · Nov 10, 2008, 09:08 PM

I have to say that's a first for these eybulbs...it's perfectly beyond the call of duty

Having done a fair amount of fiberglas repair on boats I know just how ridiculous it is to make a single part from a mold...you've got a plan....doncha.

Vacuumbagging is just so pro...again

You have to have a perfect mold to get a perfect part...it really shows how much you love to mod

MKmods · Nov 10, 2008, 10:12 PM

LOL, it is a crazy amount of work just to make 1 part.

Once the comp is done I think it will make more sense, I can see it finished in my head and its pretty sweet.

Thanks CD.

theJesus · Nov 11, 2008, 02:31 AM

I get lots of ideas that look great in my head, but I lack your ability to make them come to life. And for that, I truly respect and envy you

edit: And you too CD

andrewsmc · Nov 11, 2008, 03:03 AM

This thread has so much useful info in it, It should be Stickied!

Chicken Patty · Nov 11, 2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmc

This thread has so much useful info in it, It should be Stickied!

I agree, who else does?

SkyKast · Nov 11, 2008, 03:55 AM

i agree but it'll never happen

project logs end, something that ends wont get stickied

wish it could tho

Chicken Patty · Nov 11, 2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyKast

i agree but it'll never happen

project logs end, something that ends wont get stickied

wish it could tho

yeah< i thought about that after my post. Oh well...

andrewsmc · Nov 11, 2008, 04:09 AM

Hm, I thought of it as more of a guide than a log.

SkyKast · Nov 11, 2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmc

Hm, I thought of it as more of a guide than a log.

good point but so are others, and its in the "project log" section to share what you did

MKmods · Nov 11, 2008, 04:42 AM

so we just have to keep building then....

SkyKast · Nov 11, 2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MKmods

so we just have to keep building then....

yep build away!

are you doing anything else in cf?

MKmods · Nov 11, 2008, 04:47 AM

The prob with CF is you need to make moulds for every part, that takes a ton of $$ and time. I will probably laminate a few parts (thin alum skin with CF on both sides). Maybe the Pump mount and DVD sides.
Right now I am waiting for my fittings and fiddling with the rear panel. I ordered the 5.25 ID tubing for the fans but its coming "slow boat from china" shipping by UPS.(wont get here till next week)

I am also thinking about switching PSs (I have a FSP 400 fanless one now) and I was thinking of using my PC Power & Cooling 510 but I need to make it fanless so my comp only uses 2 fans (for some reason I wanted to make a comp with 2 fans)

SkyKast · Nov 11, 2008, 05:00 AM

lol, I guess I can understand wanting overheated hardware....

eidairaman1 · Nov 11, 2008, 05:04 AM

that metal case does serve a purpose, heat reduction and EMI protection.

MKmods · Nov 11, 2008, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyKast

lol, I guess I can understand wanting overheated hardware....

LOL, no way Jose..this comp is gonna run VERY cool (20-30C range)

(especially with the new Patented SkyKast exhaust vent/mesh)

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

that metal case does serve a purpose, heat reduction and EMI protection.

Thats why I wear my trusty alum foil hat.

LOL, I modded that poor 510 PS so many times I have no clue where its cover is anymore...

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Nov 11, 2008, 04:47 AM	#547
MKmods Case Mod Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 4,711 (2.46/day) Thanks: 2,879 Thanked 1,766 Times in 1,364 Posts System Specs	The prob with CF is you need to make moulds for every part, that takes a ton of $$ and time. I will probably laminate a few parts (thin alum skin with CF on both sides). Maybe the Pump mount and DVD sides. Right now I am waiting for my fittings and fiddling with the rear panel. I ordered the 5.25 ID tubing for the fans but its coming "slow boat from china" shipping by UPS.(wont get here till next week) I am also thinking about switching PSs (I have a FSP 400 fanless one now) and I was thinking of using my PC Power & Cooling 510 but I need to make it fanless so my comp only uses 2 fans (for some reason I wanted to make a comp with 2 fans) __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

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