Bad Boys of Case Modding Clubhouse..

imperialreign · Jun 12, 2008

MKmods said:
I think the easiest way is to buy a piece of alum and make ur own.

A thin skin of alum (or stainless steel) over the top of the tray with the holes cutout just for the standoffs you want would be easier.

Filling the holes and trying to polish them would need a LOT of time to do.

well - with a good power drill and buffer, polishing would take too long . . .

but filling, and then sanding the filler down to flush would defi be a chore if I want it to look right.

I had given some thought to attaching a thin sheet of aluminum - I can get .005" all day long, and I don't think that would fubar back plate and PCI mountings too much . . . hmmm . .. better yet, if I drilled holes through a sheet to match the layout of the mounts I use, I would have to screw with changing the deck-height of the board, and yet still be able to cover all those extra holes . . . I think that will work just nice.

Now to just figure a way to best attach a sheet of aluminum metal :laugh:

On a side note I wanted to say thanks imperialreign, I notice that you help out a lot in other threads.

thanks, man, I only do what I can - I'm only one of many here who do their best to help out! :toast:

steelkane · Jun 15, 2008

CyberDruid · Jun 15, 2008

Hey guys I just came up with a super easy mode to improve the performance of the FuZion waterblock.

A while back I ordered a bunch of backing plates for the T.R.U.E. because I found that these backing plates work great to relieve the bowing pressure from tightening down the FuZion. If you look at a mobo that has been bowed from this process you will note it is pretty severe and can effect how the mosfet coolers lay on the chips...etc.

The TRUE backing plate has a padded area in the center that pushes directly against the socket back and keeps it pressed against the block: this allows for a better distribution of force where you really need it. You simply thread the screws provided with your FuZion into the plate, slide the plate onto the mobo through the 4 holes and use the springs, inserts, washers and thumbnuts provided with the FuZion. It will definitely lessen the bowing of the PCB.

You can either use less clamping force or even more clamping force lol in search of the best mount for your particular CPU.

Hope that helps.

MKmods · Jun 15, 2008

steelkane said:
Nice Clubhouse, How many more mods do I have to post to get in,, LOL

Welcome to the Club. Its not how many or how insane they are its more showing respect and helping out the others (by being an inspiration or helping out).

Welcome :toast:

(and really nice work)

And to CD: please post a couple of picts, your input is always fun to watch.

UnkAsn93 · Jun 15, 2008

I have a Dell Dimension 1100 Case...

what to do...what to do?

MKmods · Jun 15, 2008

TomCat44 said:
I have a Dell Dimension 1100 Case...

what to do...what to do?

enough airflow to peel wallpaper comes to mind :rockout:

steelkane · Jun 16, 2008

MKmods said:
Welcome to the Club. Its not how many or how insane they are its more showing respect and helping out the others (by being an inspiration or helping out).

Welcome
(and really nice work)

And to CD: please post a couple of picts, your input is always fun to watch.

N/P, I'm all for helping out,, This forum is so big, it takes time to browse everything, for now on I'm going to try & post in other threads. Starting here,, thanks again MKmods.

MKmods · Jun 16, 2008

So Big is right, I get so overwhelmed with the diversity of posts my brain just locks up...

That was one of the reasons for this thread to try to contain some (lol, at least some) modding stuff in 1 place.

One other thing I would like is to get links to peoples fav place to get modding stuff from (I threw a few in the first post)

I would like to also put links in the first thread to logs and how-to's

imperialreign · Jun 16, 2008

MKmods said:
So Big is right, I get so overwhelmed with the diversity of posts my brain just locks up...

That was one of the reasons for this thread to try to contain some (lol, at least some) modding stuff in 1 place.

One other thing I would like is to get links to peoples fav place to get modding stuff from (I threw a few in the first post)

I would like to also put links in the first thread to logs and how-to's

when I get around to doing things, I go cheap - handouts, things I run across, recycling old materials . . . when I do purchase, it's usually at a local store, either automotive store or hardware store.

On occasion, interesting stuffs can be had in hobby shops and arts&crafts stores as well.

steelkane · Jun 16, 2008

Here's my list of hardware & Supply's.

http://shop.kikboxes.com/
http://www.majoripc.com/
http://johnsontools.en.alibaba.com/group/0.html
http://www.estreetplastics.com/
http://www.diamondtool.com/dialapng.html
http://www.xpcgear.com/
http://www.paintwithpearl.com/products.htm
http://www.matrixorbital.com/index.php
http://www.weirdstuff.com/cgi-bin/item/13206
http://www.mcmaster.com/
http://store.thermalfx.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=T
http://fluidxp.com/
http://www.millertech.com/
http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=10881
http://www.spaceagepaint.com/
http://www.greatlakescaster.com/index.php
http://www.coolcasters.com/index.cfm/
http://www.outwatercatalogs.com/2007_Master/lg_display.cfm?page_number=163&catalog=070148
http://www.globalsources.com/gsol/I/USB-fan-manufacturers/b/2000000003844/3000000183151/23085.htm
http://www.halted.com/
http://www.frontx.com/
http://www.vansantent.com/index.htm
http://www.arcticmod.com/
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/
http://www.acousticpc.com/
http://virtualrain.blogspot.com/
http://www.mini-itx.com/store/
http://www.jab-tech.com/
http://www.emachineshop.com/
http://www.2cooltek.com/
http://www.case-mod.com/
http://www.xoxide.com/
http://www.svc.com/
http://www.frozencpu.com/
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php
http://www.petrastechshop.com/index.html

MKmods · Jun 16, 2008

lol, thanks for the list. Do you have any favorites in there?

one thing I noticed is estreetplastics takes Paypal (very nice)

Silverel · Jun 16, 2008

Geez, that post alone should be stickied somewhere.

I've used svc.com for a couple things. They've got some real good deals on that site depending on what you're looking for.

MKmods · Jun 16, 2008

Silverel said:
Geez, that post alone should be stickied somewhere.

I've used svc.com for a couple things. They've got some real good deals on that site depending on what you're looking for.

LOL, see what you started :rockout:

Silverel · Jun 16, 2008

I'm just glad you're the one in charge here boss. hehe.

This clubhouse rocks! :rockout:

steelkane · Jun 16, 2008

MKmods said:
lol, thanks for the list. Do you have any favorites in there?

one thing I noticed is estreetplastics takes Paypal (very nice)

I've bought allot from performance pcs, & svc. 2cooltek is a old site, they shut down for awhile, but now there back-up. there stock is improving. Some more links.
http://www.delviesplastics.com/
http://www.usmarkerboard.com/
http://www.atechfabrication.com/products/drive_mounting_kits.htm
http://www.crazypc.com/
http://www.cooltechnica.com/
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp
http://www.buyextras.com/index.html
http://www.time.gov/
http://led.linear1.org/led.wiz

MKmods · Jun 18, 2008

Thanks SteelKane for all the links. While goofing off at PetrasTech I saw a link to Ebay where AC Cooling has a TON of parts for sale. I put the link in the first thread.
(looks like stuff gets shipped from China so dont be in a hurry, but there is a bunch of cool stuff. I had to laugh when I saw the PS though looks a bit like the one I designed and used in my first mod, lol)

EnergyFX · Jun 18, 2008

Greetings everyone! Thanks Mark for letting me in!

-James

Silverel · Jun 18, 2008

EnergyFX said:
Greetings everyone! Thanks Mark for letting me in!

-James

You sir, have a ridiculous rig. :toast:

Welcome!

MKmods · Jun 18, 2008

EnergyFX said:
Greetings everyone! Thanks Mark for letting me in!

-James

LOL, let you in? In the dictionary next to the word "Overkill" is a pict of ur comp.
(I am usually a "Less is More" kind of guy but that comp is just amazing to look at :respect:

)

EnergyFX · Jun 19, 2008

MKmods said:
LOL, let you in? In the dictionary next to the word "Overkill" is a pict of ur comp.
(I am usually a "Less is More" kind of guy but that comp is just amazing to look at)

LOL, thanks. I'm not going to lie... I built it to look at. :laugh:

It sits under my desk and most of the time I leave the side door open so I can see in.

steelkane · Jun 19, 2008

EnergyFX said:
LOL, thanks. I'm not going to lie... I built it to look at.

It sits under my desk and most of the time I leave the side door open so I can see in.

I liked your Rig allot, I sent a link of it to http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/ I hope they contact you. Also have you thought about entering it at http://www.modshop.net/ I think your Rig should do good there. My rig won against the Digg case & lost to Carbon Li by 4 points. I hope to see you there.

EnergyFX · Jun 19, 2008

Never knew about modshop.net, I'll have to check it out. Thanks for push to million-dollar.

EnergyFX · Jun 20, 2008

Ok, so I've been drooling over the rigs on the Million-Dollar-PC website. All I can say is WOW! It's like case mod pron.

CyberDruid · Jun 20, 2008

I started a little side project. Redoing a simple tech station I built a while back using scraps and a LL mobo tray. I had a 240 x 240 rad I wanted to play with and it was the perfect FF to mount onto one of the sides of the station...now to power through and get it set up. I usually don't try very hard for my own projects...so it's rough and ready...but those LL mobo trays make building a Tech station fun..lol

I actually need to get this done so I can test a mobo...

UnkAsn93 · Jun 20, 2008

I have a member update: I have my name changed from TomCat44 to UnkAsn93 if ya want to update the original post!

Oh, and thnx for the suggestion for the dell case..

I currently got me a junky COOLMAX case, and I'm gonna turn it from junk to something worth lookin at. Pics later.

System Name	УльтраФиолет
Processor	Intel Kentsfield Q9650 @ 3.8GHz (4.2GHz highest achieved)
Motherboard	ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi; X38 NSB, ICH9R SSB
Cooling	Delta V3 block, XPSC res, 120x3 rad, ST 1/2" pump - 10 fans, SYSTRIN HDD cooler, Antec HDD cooler
Memory	Dual channel 8GB OCZ Platinum DDR3 @ 1800MHz @ 7-7-7-20 1T
Video Card(s)	Quadfire: (2) Sapphire HD5970
Storage	(2) WD VelociRaptor 300GB SATA-300; WD 320GB SATA-300; WD 200GB UATA + WD 160GB UATA
Display(s)	Samsung Syncmaster T240 24" (16:10)
Case	Cooler Master Stacker 830
Audio Device(s)	Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro PCI-E x1
Power Supply	Kingwin Mach1 1200W modular
Software	Windows XP Home SP3; Vista Ultimate x64 SP2
Benchmark Scores	3m06: 20270 here: http://hwbot.org/user.do?userId=12313

System Name	Stealth 2 Duo Turbine
Processor	Intel e6850 @ 3.8ghz
Motherboard	Asus Striker Extreme
Cooling	CoolerMaster V8 Modded With 2 white LED's & 100CFM fan
Memory	OCZ DDR2 1066_ SLI Black-4GB
Video Card(s)	2xMSI 8800GT"s SLI
Storage	<<HDD For OS>> 2x150GB_Western Digital Raptor_Raid 0. <<HDD For Storage>> 3 x 1TB
Display(s)	ACER B273HU 27" LCD 2048x1152
Case	Apex SuperCase_Custom 7 month Build
Audio Device(s)	Striker Extreme Add-In Card HD-Audio
Power Supply	EnerMax INFINITI 720watt
Software	SE7VEN ULTIMATE 64bit
Benchmark Scores	3DMark01=NTTA, 3Dmark06=NTTA 3Dmark_Vantage=NTTA, Core Temp v0.99.5=28C

System Name	Shop Dog
Processor	E8400
Motherboard	Asus Blitz Formula SE
Cooling	d-Tek FuZion
Memory	2 x 2GB DDR2 800 G Skill
Video Card(s)	EVGA 7900 GTX
Storage	150GB VelociRaptor
Display(s)	Acer 21.5 1080p LED Back Lit Monitor
Case	Working on it
Audio Device(s)	PCI SoundMax
Power Supply	Silverstone 750 Modular
Software	XP Pro SP2
Benchmark Scores	Super Pi 11.56s 1M at 4050mhz

System Name	Crossflow III
Processor	AMD 965 (4.04Ghz)
Motherboard	Asus Crosshair III
Cooling	Air
Memory	4 gigs Mushkin 7-7-7-20@1T
Video Card(s)	single 9800GT
Storage	Raptor 150's in Raid0
Display(s)	LG Flatron 24"
Case	Custom
Audio Device(s)	AuzenTech X-Raider W/OP637
Power Supply	Custom modded Corsair 750HX
Software	Win 7 64/Solaris Utility
Benchmark Scores	3DMark06--21963 so far

System Name	Mediocre
Processor	AMD Athlon 64 3500+ @ 2.32GHz
Motherboard	ECS RD480-A939
Cooling	Stock AMD
Memory	512MB DDR400
Video Card(s)	Nvidia GeForce4 MX4000 (going to get 2 3850's and crossfire soon)
Storage	160GB WD
Display(s)	20" Widescreen
Case	Generic
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	Powmax 450watt
Software	XP Pro

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CyberDruid

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MKmods

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UnkAsn93

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steelkane

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imperialreign

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steelkane

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Silverel

MKmods

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Silverel

steelkane

MKmods

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EnergyFX

Silverel

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EnergyFX

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UnkAsn93

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Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS TUF Gaming X570-Pro Wifi II
Cooling	Hyper 212 EVO v2
Memory	2x16GB G.Skill DDR4-4000
Video Card(s)	AMD RX 6750 XT
Storage	WD Black SN850 2TB, various other SSD's from ages past
Display(s)	LG 27GL850 1440@144, AG Neovo EM2701QC 1440@75
Case	Zophos EVO Silent by Raijintek
Audio Device(s)	HyperX Cloud II Wireless headphones
Power Supply	Corsair RM850x
Mouse	ProtoArc EM01
Keyboard	Razer Blackwidow X Chroma Mercury
Software	Windows 11 Pro

System Name	n.audBl
Processor	E8500 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard	ASUS Striker Extreme
Cooling	Full liquid (everything except power supply)
Memory	4Gb OCZ DDR2 PC9600
Video Card(s)	Dual EVGA GTX 280 SSC Edition
Storage	Dual WD Raptor in RAID 0 (300Gb), Dual WD 1Tb Cavair in RAID 1
Display(s)	Dell 2407 24" HD+ Widescreen
Case	Theraltake Tai-Chi
Audio Device(s)	X-Fi Fata1ty (bleh!)
Power Supply	Ultra X3 1000W
Software	Win 7 64bit