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Micro ATX Travel Computer (Mini Phantom/FrostByTe*)
So basically after slowly thinking and slowly modding I finally got my Dell Dimension 2400 case done.
Here are some pics, tell me what you think! Build: My Awesome case mod MSI 880GM-E35 AMD Athlon II X2 Rocketfish Universal CPU cooler Push/Pull 4GB G. Skill DDR3 1600 PNY GTS450 OCZ 600w Non Modular 60GB 2.5" HDD Ultra 4 Channel Fan Controller Cheap-O Card Reader Cooling: HDD Cooling: Antec Tricool 80mm Bottom Intake: CM 120mm Green Side Intake: N/A Exhaust: Masscool 92mm Still needs to be done: Side panel cut, acrylic bought for window option (already have a black modders mesh option), extensions for card reader, 5.25" accessory panel for top 5.25" bay. |
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Fan of Micro systems here. Looks good white. That Dell front does have a Phantom look to it.
What is the gizmo in the 3.5" bay with the power cable? |
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That would be the card reader. I decided to stick in it backwards because there is no possible way to take the dang floppy deal out. Now I just need to get, or somehow make a 5" extension for it to actually reach my USB headers.
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real ghetto. nice zipties for the fan BTW :P
put this in the ghetto case mod thread too! |
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Well, I wouldn't say ghetto. Just trying to make it look not so cluttered, besides its not like you look under the faceplate.
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As long as they aren't visible and the fan doesn't rattle it's all good. |
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No rattle at all, although being it is in such a cramped area it does get somewhat loud when the fan is cranked up 100%. But 2.5" HDD's create no heat so..
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I like it! Very well done.
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So basically now I have cut my window. I will post up pictures later.
I am also going to buy this multifunction panel: http://www.xoxide.com/aerocool-infinite-panel.html |
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New mods, new day.
So basically I have my mulitfunction panel ordered, and my mesh window fitted and sized.
Sorry for the late update, took me a while to get the window cut. |
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I used to have that case, great work (even if I'm not a fan of white or windows)!
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Best looking 2400 Ive seen
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![]() EDIT: scrolled up, it is VERY nice work man! You should think about making a custom emblem where the Dell logo used to be
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Great, but I suggest doing something with the floppy bay, and well do something with it so that the 'Travel' part shines more (?)
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Thanks everybody! I was thinking about trying to find another 2400 case. They go pretty cheap on ebay and there is a lot of parts that I think I could benefit from having. Some of these parts included an insert for the floppy drive and an extra hard drive bay mount deal.
Gonna post up some pics when I get my window actually installed and when I get my CPU to use the dang thing. One thing I forgot to mention is the random SATA cable and the I/O for my mic is just bundled up under my card because I currently have no place for the I/O and the SATA I have to hook my DVD up to. Any suggestions on what I should use to mount my window (Screws, bolts, rivets?) Its a a black diamond modders mesh window. |
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Go by a Auto Glass shop. They have rubber that is slotted on both sides to mount your pannel
Or a van conversion window |
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how is the paint finish
nice work man
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The best travel mATX case I have seen yet is the NZXT Vulcan with its airflow and carrying handle.
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you should try using the image uploader here.
click the techpowerup link on the upper left of the pages here. then you can copy paste the BB code here. |
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You could always use bondo or some other filler and blank out the floppy slot. I would suggest making a custom fan controller, and putting the knob(s) in the opening at the bottom of the front panel.
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