Compaq case mod

adcom32 · Apr 14, 2010

DTV DRAGON · Apr 14, 2010

thats a perfect case to start with. I have tons of ideas what i would do if it were mine I love starting from scratch on something, In my younger days I built and raced ice drag raceing skidoos , And I built them from scratch, but now with my pain condition Iam scaled back to modding my computers lol

adcom32 · Apr 14, 2010

DTV DRAGON said:
thats a perfect case to start with. I have tons of ideas what i would do if it were mine I love starting from scratch on something, In my younger days I built and raced ice drag raceing skidoos , And I built them from scratch, but now with my pain condition Iam scaled back to modding my computers lol

well lets hear some ideas

DTV DRAGON · Apr 14, 2010

Ill put some ideas together and next time iam on I will post some for you. Ive been sitting too long and need to take a break

adcom32 · Apr 14, 2010

ok np.

t77snapshot · Apr 14, 2010

First dremel out the back and front fan grills, it your not to skilled with the dremel you can just cut along the edges instead of making a circle. To give it a complete look you can wire grills (see my pics for exp.)

mine:

Here is how my circle turned out on another case :laugh:

Next I would cut the lower drive bays out so a 120mm fan can be mounted in for the front intake fan. Maybe cut a fan hole for top exhaust? and depending on what mobo your using (mATX or ATX) cut a small hole on the bottom to hide the front panel/ usb wires, also I slot for the 24pin power cable. Aluminum is pretty flexible and you'd be amazed what can sqeeze behind things.

Or you can also mount a fan on the bottom for intake directly to the graphics card (see my pics for exp).

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

here's my progress so far, if you look close at the second pic you'll see wherei will be cutting for the 120mm fan

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

t77snapshot said:
First dremel out the back and front fan grills, it your not to skilled with the dremel you can just cut along the edges instead of making a circle. To give it a complete look you can wire grills (see my pics for exp.)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/adcom1.jpg

mine:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/CIMG9382.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/CIMG9427.jpg

Here is how my circle turned out on another case
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/CIMG9032.jpg

Next I would cut the lower drive bays out so a 120mm fan can be mounted in for the front intake fan. Maybe cut a fan hole for top exhaust? and depending on what mobo your using (mATX or ATX) cut a small hole on the bottom to hide the front panel/ usb wires, also I slot for the 24pin power cable. Aluminum is pretty flexible and you'd be amazed what can sqeeze behind things.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/adcom2.jpg

Or you can also mount a fan on the bottom for intake directly to the graphics card (see my pics for exp).
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/CIMG9014.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/CIMG9030.jpg

man i love that orange and black theme :rockout:

and i will be using an ATX mobo

t77snapshot · Apr 15, 2010

adcom32 said:
here's my progress so far, if you look close at the second pic you'll see wherei will be cutting for the 120mm fan

http://i42.tinypic.com/rhizau.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2j1uekg.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/sm6nuv.jpg

This is a good start!

but I am concerned about that first pic :confused:

is that the top rear? if it is, then the psu will be blocking it and if it's the front, the cd drive will be in the way.

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

t77snapshot said:
This is a good start!

but I am concerned about that first pic is that the top rear? if it is, then the psu will be blocking it and if it's the front, the cd drive will be in the way.

so i should put it in the middle?

t77snapshot · Apr 15, 2010

Yes! this is why- when you finish tucking your psu cables away you will this open area you can place a fan to get rid of all that extra heat that rises to the top. Plus you'll have a sweet led/uv flow off the top. :cool:

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

t77snapshot said:
Yes! this is why- when you finish tucking your psu cables away you will this open area you can place a fan to get rid of all that extra heat that rises to the top. Plus you'll have a sweet led/uv flow off the top.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/adcom1-1.jpg

i think imma do a yellow and black theme unless you have a better theme.

t77snapshot · Apr 15, 2010

adcom32 said:
i think imma do a yellow and black theme unless you have a better theme.

That sounds interesting

I will be different considering everyone has done red, greed, blue, uv/ purple. You can always mod yellow leds into your fans or cathodes! That's what I did, orange wasn't a popular color for computers so a made my own orange cathodes and orange led fans. (this was before those Xig fans come out)

A.C. Ryan fans come stock with UV leds-

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

t77snapshot said:
That sounds interesting I will be different considering everyone has done red, greed, blue, uv/ purple. You can always mod yellow leds into your fans or cathodes! That's what I did, orange wasn't a popular color for computers so a made my own orange cathodes and orange led fans. (this was before those Xig fans come out)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/cathodemod111-1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/fan-1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/CIMG5497-1.jpg
A.C. Ryan fans come stock with UV leds-

can you explain to me how you did the cathodes and fans i would love to know how to do it.

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

Any other ideas i kinda wanna have it all planed out for when my demel gets here i can get straight to work?

t77snapshot · Apr 15, 2010

To prepare yourself make sure the sections your cutting out create weakness in the structure of the case. Considering it's an aluminum case certain cuts can cause it bend create vibration. Make sure you have a pair of safety goggles or wear glasses of some kind because shrapnel will hit your eyes.

I do have a few concerns with your cuts, but I'm working right and I get off at 2pm. I will talk about then, you don't have to wait for me though...just start with the fan grills and top fan cut.

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

ok will do

blkhogan · Apr 15, 2010

I see your In very good hands.

Keep it simple and take your time, you only get to cut once. I like the black/yellow combo idea. :toast:

t77snapshot · Apr 15, 2010

ok first question, when cutting the drive bay to fit the 120mm fan is it possible to cut below (black line) the rivets (circled red)? I am afraid if you cut above those 2 rivets it will leave your hdd bay with no lower support and be really flimsy.

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

t77snapshot said:
ok first question, when cutting the drive bay to fit the 120mm fan is it possible to cut below (black line) the rivets (circled red)? I am afraid if you cut above those 2 rivets it will leave your hdd bay with no lower support and be really flimsy.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/T77snapshot/sm6nuv.jpg

yeah i can do that it will just be very close to the bottom but i doubt it would be a problem.

t77snapshot · Apr 15, 2010

adcom32 said:
yeah i can do that it will just be very close to the bottom but i doubt it would be a problem.

Well as long as you have room to fit the fan AND room to drill the holes for it.

Next:

Is it possible to get a pic of whats back there and a pic of the case with the back panel off? I would like to see that side too.

adcom32 · Apr 15, 2010

ok here's the pic

sNiPeRbOb · Apr 15, 2010

How many HDD's do you plan on running in this case? Maybe just nix the HDD cage all together and use only the 5.25 bays??

adcom32 · Apr 16, 2010

t77snapshot · Apr 16, 2010

adcom32 said:
ok here's the pic

http://i39.tinypic.com/23m09ch.jpg

ummm this could yield a problem because it's all the way to the bottom. :ohwell:

Like sniper bob said, How many hdd's are you going to have? if one, then I say cut all the way up to here (see pic) instead. Once again not passed the rivet. This way you will have a more options on where to place the fan or 2 if there is room

System Name	new build
Processor	INTEL E4300 @ 3.01GHz
Motherboard	ASUS P5K-E P35 WIFI EDITION(ATX)
Cooling	ThermalTake BigTyp 14Pro
Memory	Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA 9600GSO
Storage	61.4gb hard drive
Display(s)	CRT COMPAQ
Case	COOLERMASTER ELITE 310
Audio Device(s)	ONBOARD-ADI AD1988B 8-CHANNEL HIGH DEFINITION
Power Supply	coolermaster 460w
Software	WINDOWS 7 64BIT

System Name	family system
Processor	intel quad core Q9650 o/c'ed to 4.1
Motherboard	gigabyte EP45T-USB3P ( new board)
Cooling	custom cpu and gpu cooling
Memory	8 gig G.Skills RipJaws @ 7,8,7,24,@1440mhz
Video Card(s)	HD5870 SAPPHIRE 1018@1310at1.29v on water
Storage	750 gig sata 7500rpm X2 seagate barracuda
Display(s)	acer 22.5 lcd
Case	Antec 600
Audio Device(s)	7.1 internal, soon to be auzentech x-fi forte
Power Supply	thermaltake 850 watt modular (new version, single rail)
Software	Windows 7, 64 ult.
Benchmark Scores	vantage E47428 3DMARK06 23290 needs updateing

System Name	new build
Processor	INTEL E4300 @ 3.01GHz
Motherboard	ASUS P5K-E P35 WIFI EDITION(ATX)
Cooling	ThermalTake BigTyp 14Pro
Memory	Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA 9600GSO
Storage	61.4gb hard drive
Display(s)	CRT COMPAQ
Case	COOLERMASTER ELITE 310
Audio Device(s)	ONBOARD-ADI AD1988B 8-CHANNEL HIGH DEFINITION
Power Supply	coolermaster 460w
Software	WINDOWS 7 64BIT

System Name	family system
Processor	intel quad core Q9650 o/c'ed to 4.1
Motherboard	gigabyte EP45T-USB3P ( new board)
Cooling	custom cpu and gpu cooling
Memory	8 gig G.Skills RipJaws @ 7,8,7,24,@1440mhz
Video Card(s)	HD5870 SAPPHIRE 1018@1310at1.29v on water
Storage	750 gig sata 7500rpm X2 seagate barracuda
Display(s)	acer 22.5 lcd
Case	Antec 600
Audio Device(s)	7.1 internal, soon to be auzentech x-fi forte
Power Supply	thermaltake 850 watt modular (new version, single rail)
Software	Windows 7, 64 ult.
Benchmark Scores	vantage E47428 3DMARK06 23290 needs updateing

System Name	new build
Processor	INTEL E4300 @ 3.01GHz
Motherboard	ASUS P5K-E P35 WIFI EDITION(ATX)
Cooling	ThermalTake BigTyp 14Pro
Memory	Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Video Card(s)	NVIDIA 9600GSO
Storage	61.4gb hard drive
Display(s)	CRT COMPAQ
Case	COOLERMASTER ELITE 310
Audio Device(s)	ONBOARD-ADI AD1988B 8-CHANNEL HIGH DEFINITION
Power Supply	coolermaster 460w
Software	WINDOWS 7 64BIT

System Name	New Build - Oct. 2021
Processor	Intel i7 10700k
Motherboard	Asus TUF Gaming H570-PRO
Cooling	Corsair H100i
Memory	Corsair Vengence 16gb 3600 mhz
Video Card(s)	Gigabyte RTX 3060ti 8gb
Storage	1Tb Samsung 970 EVO NvMe m.2
Display(s)	27" LG Ultragear 144hz
Case	Fractal Design- Meshify 2
Audio Device(s)	Onborad dts
Power Supply	Corsair RX 650 W
Mouse	Roccat Kiro
Keyboard	Razer Tarantula
Software	Windows 10 Home x64

System Name	Hogan's Crap
Processor	Intel i3-2120 Crap!
Motherboard	Dell POS Crap!
Cooling	Stock Crap!
Memory	4 GB Kingston DDR3 10600 Crap!
Video Card(s)	Stock Crap!
Storage	500 GB 5400 rpm Crap!
Software	Windows 10 64bit

System Name	MörderPanzer
Processor	AMD Phenom II 940@3.3Ghz (200x16.5 1.35vcore)
Motherboard	MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum
Cooling	Koolance CPU-340, Swiftech MCR220 w/ Medium Yates, MCP655 Vario, 1/2-3/4 PC Blue Tubing
Memory	Crucial DDR2 800 Ballistix (4X1GB)
Video Card(s)	XFX HD4890 1GB
Storage	WD Blue 500GB
Display(s)	22" Westinghouse
Case	NZXT Panzerbox
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster XFi Gamer
Power Supply	Rosewill 600w
Software	W7

Compaq case mod

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member

New Member