hillbilly case mod

rangerone766 · Sep 8, 2007

so, i got my new tuniq tower 120 in the mail today. so i promptly started installing it. tore out the stock square thing mounting bracket on my mb. big mistake! no going back now, lolz. i got the back plate mounted and went to seat the tuniq, oh no it don't fit!! i guess my $20 dollar special microcenter chassis wasn't such a good idea. it has served its purpose i guess its time to get a new chassis.

i like the antec 900, but if you guys have any suggestions i'm open to hearing them. my budget is no more than $150 usd.

in the mean time i thought you all would get a good laugh at what my pc looks like atm.

it does work atleast 47c at full load
notice the tape i used, fitting i thought.

Protius · Sep 8, 2007

HookeyStreet · Sep 8, 2007

LOL

its Frankensteins PC :laugh:

DRDNA · Sep 8, 2007

Nice...At least ur stuff is in a case ...Ive been running the rig in the cig with out a case for well um since i got it just about.....close to a year or so...My MoBo is sitting on a old mobo box with anti static rap on it...the vid cards and HDTV tuner have tape that insures<<< lol <<<..that there is no movement . It really is a funny lookin set up...your is too

rangerone766 · Sep 10, 2007

ordered a antec 900 today

whee i cant wait. then i'll be able to do a proper wiring job.

once i realized i was gonna have to tape to ps on, i said hell with it and just made it work.

i'll probably order a 2nd one fore my quad system once i build it this winter.

i'll post pics once i get the new case and finish the install.

http://app.tentoe.com/__FileManager__/Org_100_41/761/900_demo.html

Protius · Sep 11, 2007

A for effort...

craigo · Sep 11, 2007

ahhahahahaha. looks like you had one of those "JUST WORK FOR ME NOW!!!!!11111ONE" moments we all endure sometimes.
I can picture the satisfied yet manic smile as you wrapped the tape around your components

Ravenas · Sep 11, 2007

rangerone766 said:
whee i cant wait. then i'll be able to do a proper wiring job.

once i realized i was gonna have to tape to ps on, i said hell with it and just made it work.

i'll probably order a 2nd one fore my quad system once i build it this winter.

i'll post pics once i get the new case and finish the install.

http://app.tentoe.com/__FileManager__/Org_100_41/761/900_demo.html

Actually, the Antec 900 is probably one of the hardest cases to deal with WM.

sneekypeet · Sep 11, 2007

Ravenas said:
Actually, the Antec 900 is probably one of the hardest cases to deal with WM.

Thats probably the politest way Ive seen that statement put.....Personally without a dremmel or a big drill bit/hole saw. Its an UGLY @55 MESS with wiring. Looks much purtier when its all behind the mobo tray!! :roll:

rangerone766 · Sep 11, 2007

all i'm really looking for

is not to see a rats nest. i'm not a pro at hiding wires and dont expect pro results.

anything has to be better than a power supply taped to the case.

Wile E · Sep 11, 2007

DRDNA said:
Nice...At least ur stuff is in a case ...Ive been running the rig in the cig with out a case for well um since i got it just about.....close to a year or so...My MoBo is sitting on a old mobo box with anti static rap on it...the vid cards and HDTV tuner have tape that insures<<< lol <<<..that there is no movement . It really is a funny lookin set up...your is too

lol. That's how my pc is setup, minus the tape.

EDIT: Here's a pic

rangerone766 said:
is not to see a rats nest. i'm not a pro at hiding wires and dont expect pro results.

anything has to be better than a power supply taped to the case.

How can we argue with that? :roll:

gR3iF · Sep 11, 2007

In my opinion the cooler can be mounted in the other direction so the psu would fit.

Thermopylae_480 · Sep 11, 2007

Being from Arkansas, and somewhat of an expert on hillbillies, I must say this PC lacks a key component required in being labeled "Hillbilly." That would be, the all important Duct Tape. IBM tape is simply to classy.

TUngsten · Sep 11, 2007

LOL duct tape and some JB weld ftw!

tater · Sep 12, 2007

you must not be from the south.. thats not hillbilly.. thats redkneck..

How dare you put tape on a PC P&C psu :eek:

:shadedshu

DRDNA · Sep 12, 2007

Wile E said:
lol. That's how my pc is setup, minus the tape.

EDIT: Here's a pic

How can we argue with that?

HOT DAM THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE MINE :eek:

b1lk1 · Sep 13, 2007

Just got myself the Antec 900 and there really is nothing in it's pricerange with the same airflow.

Ravenas · Sep 13, 2007

rangerone766 said:
is not to see a rats nest. i'm not a pro at hiding wires and dont expect pro results.

anything has to be better than a power supply taped to the case.

You don't have to be a pro, the Antec 900 is just plan ugly with wires without proper drimmeling/planning.

Other case have these holes predrilled for you, the Antec 900 is just plan hard with WM.

Carcenomy · Sep 20, 2007

The old cheap case woulda worked - remove the second optical drive (seriously, does anyone REALLY need multiples?), mount the PSU in the 5.25" bays.

Too late now though

rangerone766 · Sep 20, 2007

oh well

i wanted a new case any way. been looking at the antec for awhile. yes wire managment is next to impossible in the case. its not quire a rats nest, but close. either way i dont really care, it runs cool.

i'm now idle at 36c and full load at 45c i'm happy and it looks good too.

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