Taking a reg case and making it ROCK! - Page 15

CyberDruid · Apr 12, 2008, 02:17 PM

I plan to get on that short list...

DonInKansas · Apr 13, 2008, 05:22 AM

Just went through this thread fully and I'm adding another "nice work" to the crowds of groupies you have here.

Makes me consider sending you the beige case of death I have in my basement for MKmods love; it was my first PC and I can't make myself throw it out

MKmods · Apr 14, 2008, 10:16 PM

Thanks Don.

I sold my 8800GTs yesterday and installed my 9600GT with the passive cooling..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814134040

LOL, it is 4C cooler than the 8800GTs were (it is running 36C right now)
I bought it for my 24/7 comp and I just noticed they had a rebate today. Im ordering another right now.

I know people see ECS and go "no way" but I have bought 6 of the 8800GTs and now 1 of the 9600GT and every one has worked just fine and the temps are EXCELLENT!

intel igent · Apr 14, 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

Thanks Don.

I sold my 8800GTs yesterday and installed my 9600GT with the passive cooling..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814134040

LOL, it is 4C cooler than the 8800GTs were (it is running 36C right now)
I bought it for my 24/7 comp and I just noticed they had a rebate today. Im ordering another right now.

I know people see ECS and go "no way" but I have bought 6 of the 8800GTs and now 1 of the 9600GT and every one has worked just fine and the temps are EXCELLENT!

thats funny how the passive one is actually running cooler, should have some good performance out those two

Hayder_Master · Jun 23, 2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

This one..

this is art

pt · Jun 23, 2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayder.master

this is art

CyberDruid · Jun 23, 2008, 10:50 AM

Don't be calling this man an art fart

It's a great mod nonetheless

MKmods · Jun 23, 2008, 05:52 PM

LOL, thanks guys.

lamil · Jun 23, 2008, 08:41 PM

thank you for the revive. glad i didn't miss this.

MKmods · Jun 23, 2008, 09:22 PM

Welcome to TPU Lamil

tkpenalty · Jul 5, 2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayder.master

this is art

We need fanart of this stuff

Even after so long of seeing that pic, it still amazes me.

FAXA · Jul 10, 2008, 05:02 PM

MK you've inspired me

Me and my mate are thinking of doing something like this to a crappy cheap case as well.

MKmods · Jul 15, 2008, 12:09 AM

Thanks FAXA for dropping by and have fun.

kenkickr · Jul 15, 2008, 01:13 AM

That case is just sick and awesome!

Someday I hope my case mods can be within your ranks, again, awesome case.

Gilletter · Jul 21, 2008, 07:33 PM

So dare I ask, after the $20 for the case... how much money did you dump into it make it look like that? awesome case though!

MKmods · Jul 21, 2008, 07:51 PM

since its a prototype it wasent cheap. The idea was to show how a few things (mods) could help any case.
When doing a prototype mod there are many of extra hours getting airflow right, making places for wiring and fitting all the parts to work together.
I am doing a couple cases for Nvision08, 1 is a air cooled (or dual rad) with filtering of the air.

The second case is a triple rad version.

Those are going to be designed for anyone looking to buy a pre modded case. There is a lot more work on making them more useable (slide out DVD, HDDs)

And thanks Gilletter for stopping by.

Hayder_Master · Jul 23, 2008, 08:19 AM

im now download all pages of your work mk , it like a learn book for case mod

Gilletter · Jul 24, 2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKmods

since its a prototype it wasent cheap. The idea was to show how a few things (mods) could help any case.
When doing a prototype mod there are many of extra hours getting airflow right, making places for wiring and fitting all the parts to work together.
I am doing a couple cases for Nvision08, 1 is a air cooled (or dual rad) with filtering of the air.

The second case is a triple rad version.

Those are going to be designed for anyone looking to buy a pre modded case. There is a lot more work on making them more useable (slide out DVD, HDDs)

And thanks Gilletter for stopping by.

What do you generally charge for something like that? Gotta be a pretty penny since I'm sure it takes a LOT of time, any real piece of art takes time... and time IS money. Wish I had the time and effort to do that

MKmods · Jul 24, 2008, 01:47 AM

There is too much work involved in modding to make money. The time involved is just too much...Than factor in Dremel Wheels, drill bits, rivets, metal, paints, hole saws and on and on...

The reason for this mod was to show you guys/girls that it dosent matter if you have a $300 case or a $19 one, a few mods to your case can make a big difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayder.master

im now download all pages of your work mk , it like a learn book for case mod

Thank you hayder.master

Gilletter · Jul 24, 2008, 02:17 AM

yeah... I'd go through about 10 cases before I could live with one... I'm so critical in what I do, I want it to be perfect, so I'd cut it a bit too much and have to start over

I've got a $40 case from newegg from Apevia (X-gear) and it suits me just fine... except I want to put like 4 more fans on it, just cause there's room lol

Katanai · Aug 7, 2008, 05:18 PM

Hm... I really enjoyed this log. I was thinking about the same thing: getting a cheap case and make it shine. I just need to find one here that looks like this one. I always liked that style in the front of the case...

MKmods · Aug 7, 2008, 05:21 PM

the Centurion 5 from CM is a very good basic case, and thanks

MKmods · Oct 5, 2008, 06:44 PM

Well I just got this case back yesterday (traded one of my older SFF cases for it) and I thought I would re-mod it a bit with a few of my new ideas.
Here is a shot of it right now, notice the paint is still very nice, Pretty cool for spray paint.

MKmods · Oct 6, 2008, 09:37 PM

Ok the cooling with this case was very nice. Now I am trying to wring out every ounce there is. Here is the rear panel

I really want air to enter through the front and exhaust the rear so I am removing every piece that will slow it down or cause turbulance

Silverel · Oct 6, 2008, 09:58 PM

Woot! Rock it out MK, I'll be off in my voyuer corner enjoying myself

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Apr 13, 2008, 05:22 AM	#352
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Jun 23, 2008, 10:50 AM	#357
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Jun 23, 2008, 05:52 PM	#358
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	LOL, thanks guys. __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Jun 23, 2008, 08:41 PM	#359
lamil Join Date: May 2008 Location: cleveland, oh Posts: 71 (0.04/day) Thanks: 12 Thanked 37 Times in 27 Posts	thank you for the revive. glad i didn't miss this.

Jun 23, 2008, 09:22 PM	#360
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Jul 10, 2008, 05:02 PM	#362
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Jul 15, 2008, 12:09 AM	#363
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	Thanks FAXA for dropping by and have fun. __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Jul 15, 2008, 01:13 AM	#364
kenkickr Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 4,490 (2.25/day) Thanks: 1,024 Thanked 1,328 Times in 1,094 Posts System Specs	That case is just sick and awesome! Someday I hope my case mods can be within your ranks, again, awesome case.

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Jul 21, 2008, 07:33 PM	#365
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Jul 21, 2008, 07:51 PM	#366
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	since its a prototype it wasent cheap. The idea was to show how a few things (mods) could help any case. When doing a prototype mod there are many of extra hours getting airflow right, making places for wiring and fitting all the parts to work together. I am doing a couple cases for Nvision08, 1 is a air cooled (or dual rad) with filtering of the air. The second case is a triple rad version. Those are going to be designed for anyone looking to buy a pre modded case. There is a lot more work on making them more useable (slide out DVD, HDDs) And thanks Gilletter for stopping by. __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Jul 23, 2008, 08:19 AM	#367
Hayder_Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IRAQ-Baghdad Posts: 4,860 (2.62/day) Thanks: 388 Thanked 639 Times in 444 Posts System Specs	im now download all pages of your work mk , it like a learn book for case mod

Jul 24, 2008, 02:17 AM	#370
Gilletter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winter Wonder Land --- Elyria, OH Posts: 722 (0.32/day) Thanks: 201 Thanked 92 Times in 83 Posts System Specs	yeah... I'd go through about 10 cases before I could live with one... I'm so critical in what I do, I want it to be perfect, so I'd cut it a bit too much and have to start over I've got a $40 case from newegg from Apevia (X-gear) and it suits me just fine... except I want to put like 4 more fans on it, just cause there's room lol

Aug 7, 2008, 05:18 PM	#371
Katanai Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 392 (0.21/day) Thanks: 3 Thanked 108 Times in 82 Posts	Hm... I really enjoyed this log. I was thinking about the same thing: getting a cheap case and make it shine. I just need to find one here that looks like this one. I always liked that style in the front of the case...

Aug 7, 2008, 05:21 PM	#372
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 Centurion 5 from CM is a very good basic case, and thanks __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Oct 5, 2008, 06:44 PM	#373
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	Well I just got this case back yesterday (traded one of my older SFF cases for it) and I thought I would re-mod it a bit with a few of my new ideas. Here is a shot of it right now, notice the paint is still very nice, Pretty cool for spray paint. __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST! Last edited by MKmods; Oct 5, 2008 at 06:54 PM.

Oct 6, 2008, 09:37 PM	#374
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	Ok the cooling with this case was very nice. Now I am trying to wring out every ounce there is. Here is the rear panel I really want air to enter through the front and exhaust the rear so I am removing every piece that will slow it down or cause turbulance __________________ Buy tin snips FIRST!

Oct 6, 2008, 09:58 PM	#375
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