Steevos Rosewill Mod

[MKmods]

Nice end product there MkMods. I guess when you have the tools and the know-how anything is possible!

I barely have the tools, experience matters most. You have to start sometime so all you JR Modders get going...

I have a hard time with these as there is a balance between $$ and the work. No one could really afford to have a case professionally modded (could be thousands of dollars). But its important to me to show ideas so you guys/girls will take them and improve them.

One day it would be amazing to do a mod where money didnt matter and anything goes

 

[jbunch07]

I barely have the tools, experience matters most. You have to start sometime so all you JR Modders get going...

I have a hard time with these as there is a balance between $$ and the work. No one could really afford to have a case professionally modded (could be thousands of dollars). But its important to me to show ideas so you guys/girls will take them and improve them.

One day it would be amazing to do a mod where money didnt matter and anything goes

Beautifully said! You have really been an inspiration to me, I plan on modding a case here sometime soon. You, Steelkane, and CD really make some amazing things. And most of all you have shown me a number of times that you don't need to go out and spend a ton of money to make something look good.

btw you have pm!

 

[kyle2020]

^ motivation! i ordered the materials needed for the 24 pin mod last night, along with some cable management stuff (Cable ties, the stick backed cable tie holder things) but ill soon be drilling into this case like my antec 900. Like you said, you have to start somewhere.

 

[WhiteLotus]

I barely have the tools, experience matters most. You have to start sometime so all you JR Modders get going...

I have a hard time with these as there is a balance between $$ and the work. No one could really afford to have a case professionally modded (could be thousands of dollars). But its important to me to show ideas so you guys/girls will take them and improve them.

One day it would be amazing to do a mod where money didnt matter and anything goes

this is true - i need to get a dremel though at least, going to see if i can do that hdd cage mod - or at least make it rotated 90 degrees

 

[oily_17]

Fantastic mod as usual Mark

I love the small details, like cutting a hole in the HDD support to aid with the cooling and the cover to hide all the wiring behind.

One question -You said you removed some of the wiring from the PSU, I am using the same PC Power and Cooling PSU for my next build and sleeving the wiring.As you said there are a lot of wires and I would like to do away with some of them as they are not needed.
How did you do this ?? Do you just cut the wires close to the PSU and tape/heat shrink the ends or do you have a better way ??

 

[panchoman]

freaking awesome, i cant wait to see the final result!

 

[Steevo]

Sweet!!!!



There is a machine shop here that has the expanded thin stainless and aluminum mesh. I still might cut osme stuff onthe front door.





Thanks again Mark, can't wait!!!!!!

 

[p_o_s_pc]

One question -You said you removed some of the wiring from the PSU, I am using the same PC Power and Cooling PSU for my next build and sleeving the wiring.As you said there are a lot of wires and I would like to do away with some of them as they are not needed.
How did you do this ?? Do you just cut the wires close to the PSU and tape/heat shrink the ends or do you have a better way ??

that is one way to do it but from what i have heard is it is best to unsolder it from the PCB

 

[MKmods]

Fantastic mod as usual Mark

I love the small details, like cutting a hole in the HDD support to aid with the cooling and the cover to hide all the wiring behind.

One question -You said you removed some of the wiring from the PSU, I am using the same PC Power and Cooling PSU for my next build and sleeving the wiring.As you said there are a lot of wires and I would like to do away with some of them as they are not needed.
How did you do this ?? Do you just cut the wires close to the PSU and tape/heat shrink the ends or do you have a better way ??

On my personal builds where time/money matter not I remove all the wires from the circuit board and only solder the ones I need.

On this one because I was afraid Steevo may want to add something later I cut the wires about 2" long wire tied than sleeved them. I was able to remove all these wires from the mess, plus I was able to shorten the rest of the wires (eliminating a lot more mess)

 

[theJesus]

this is true - i need to get a dremel though at least, going to see if i can do that hdd cage mod - or at least make it rotated 90 degrees

Dude, last week I bought a generic 80pc rotary tool set for $8 at harbor freight Just get a cheapo rotary tool and some diamond-coated discs and you're set for $30 or less.

 

[panchoman]

lol, well if there's anybody I'd ever be willing to give total control over my case to, mark would definitely be top on the list Can't wait to see what he comes up with.

i agree!

 

[MKmods]

Dude, last week I bought a generic 80pc rotary tool set for $8 at harbor freight Just get a cheapo rotary tool and some diamond-coated discs and you're set for $30 or less.

Here in the USA we are so spoiled....$8 for a dremel Over in Europe I dont think there are any HarborFreights (my second home)

To any of our Bros from Europe, how much are Dremels (or their counterparts) over there?

 

[theJesus]

lol well what I bought is likely far from a Dremel, but it gets the job done, that's for sure.

 

[MKmods]

I love the $8 Dremel..and most of the tools at HarborFreight as they give you a chance to try stuff out for a little $.
If you find you really love/need the tool you can always invest in a better one later. If it turns out Dremels shouldnt be in ur future you only spent $8 to find out.

 

[andrewsmc]

Wow... That is seriously impressive. You have some major skills. That really takes alot of time and thought, it is a work of art. I am sure you will be VERY proud of it when done. Gratzx100

 

[jbunch07]

What Rosewill case was this again?

 

[kyle2020]

Here in the USA we are so spoiled....$8 for a dremel Over in Europe I dont think there are any HarborFreights (my second home)

To any of our Bros from Europe, how much are Dremels (or their counterparts) over there?

Well a dremel + a few bits is £30, so like $60 haha

http://www.amazon.co_uk/dp/B000KJRQN0/?tag=tec053-21

 

[MKmods]

I should probably clarify my post and mention the tool is "Dremel Like"
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94076
(no way as quality as a Dremel)
Looks like the Dremels are about the same price no matter which side of the Atlantic we live on...

What Rosewill case was this again?

http://www.rosewill.com/products/437/productDetail.htm

 

[kyle2020]

I should probably clarify my post and mention the tool is "Dremel Like"
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94076
(no way as quality as a Dremel)
I paid $120 for my last Dremel Kit.

but it does the job?

 

[MKmods]

its an excellent tool to give someone the chance to see if they can use it without spending a large amount of $$. It works but is not as powerful or wont last as long.

 

[kyle2020]

its an excellent tool to give someone the chance to see if they can use it without spending a large amount of $$. It works but is not as powerful or wont last as long.

even still, if it gets you through one or 2 mods, atleast you havent spent massive ammounts and you can see where you are in terms of skill

this is the cheapest here in the UK http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/site/froogle/sn/633886

Might get one, its only a tenner

 

[jbunch07]

I should probably clarify my post and mention the tool is "Dremel Like"
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94076
(no way as quality as a Dremel)
Looks like the Dremels are about the same price no matter which side of the Atlantic we live on...


http://www.rosewill.com/products/437/productDetail.htm

Aww ok, thanks m8! I was looking at few rosewill cases on the egg last night, they are so cheap! like 20-30 bucks a pop! ZOMG

 

[MKmods]

Aww ok, thanks m8! I was looking at few rosewill cases on the egg last night, they are so cheap! like 20-30 bucks a pop! ZOMG

one thing I notice between Steevos($58) Rosewill and mine($19) was mine was VERY thin and Steevos was very sturdy.
For me the thinner the better (easier on the tools) but some people like a case that is very sturdy.

even still, if it gets you through one or 2 mods, atleast you havent spent massive ammounts and you can see where you are in terms of skill
this is the cheapest here in the UK http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/site/froogle/sn/633886
Might get one, its only a tenner

one tip for using cheaper tools is not to force them, use it to cut a bit than give it a rest than continue. Overheating them is bad.
I had one of the cheap "Dremel Like" tools for about 3 years before it finally died.

And remember there will never be a tool as cool as a trusty pair of tin snips.

 

[jbunch07]

one thing I notice between Steevos($58) Rosewill and mine($19) was mine was VERY thin and Steevos was very sturdy.
For me the thinner the better (easier on the tools) but some people like a case that is very sturdy.

Yeah, I know what ya mean...I'm still playing with the idea of building a case out of modders mesh with with an aluminum skeleton. wouldn't be very quiet though, but then again whenever I turn up my 4870X2's to like 75% it sounds like a twister is inside my computer, so having a quite yet overclockable pc is hard to make.

 

[MKmods]

yep pushing the envelope always requires compromises (4870 X2s = Drool) Thats why I used the Passive 9600GTs (silent) they work fine but dont push any envelopes