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DarkRanger wrote:

silv3rback wrote:Just realised that my mod should be finished by 07-07-2007, which is tomorrow. Cant see that happening, oh well, its just the name!

Just to let you know, tomorrow is 07-06-2007... So you've got a month to do the rest!!

Pheeeew!!!!! Got a bit worried there, lost track of time completely there for a moment, thanks for pointing that out though dude, will DEFINATELY be finished by then

Thanks for all the reads guys

What stil needs to be done mate?

Hole for the 120mm roof fan
Perspex window redone (fan holes look shocking!)
Install PSU
Install 4x 80mm fans
Install ViZo front panel
Figure out a way to hide almost all of my cables... any suggestions??
Anything else I can think of on one of my mod happy days

Thats pretty much it...mate

Got a pic of ur current state of cabeling?

Pretty much something like that, my case has been open for a long time! Any ideas on how to hide the cables? The new PSU will help but I wanna take it to the next level

yeah hide ur toes

Also try using cable sleeve



*try and get the see through one*

Even with current sleeving on u can wrap this arround it and it will keep ur cables together..

Should be about R20 for 3 metres

Thats a pretty old pic though, all my cables are sleeved and the new PSU has pre-sleeved cables aswel (Im cheating! Hated sleeving, took hours!)

Im thinking some mobo cover or something, dunno where to start though I need Ett here for some suggestions on mobo covers

The site has been updated. Did a few changes under the hardware page. Its fully up to date and I should be adding more features and info about the mod and whats all actually laying on my desk. Check out the News section for more info.

Happy reading

i posted my log on ur website

:bigups:

AT LAST!!! Got enough cash together and some donations for passing my matric. I picked up my new PSU yesterday. Im very happy with it so far. Really quiet and doesnt seem to get too hot

Here's a proper update, Im going to try got on a DJV like shopping trip to the hardware store and get myself some goodies!



Nice shiny new box


All the contents


What a awesome finish! Super shiny, chrome looking black polished look...


Details


And look, now the hippies wont drop my PC out the window, its PFC (whatever that its and its a green product, like a tree... but acts like a PSU...kind of) Sorry, serious lack of sleep!


My old "setup" PSU out, opened and wires everywhere


The state of my old Codegen 480W PSU


Then I ripped its guts out. Probably gonna keep it as a test PSU, just cant close it. Doesnt work then


This is the best thing about this PSU, you only have to plug the cables in that you want. In my case: 2x SATA & 5x 4-pin power connectors. The 24-pin and 4-pin connectors dont plug in because, obviously, every PC needs those. Not going to be using the 2x PCI-e connectors....yet


All plugged in and ready to go


Installed :bigups:


Dont know if you can see so well in the pic, but theres a LED at the back of the PSU telling you whether its on or off


Now that the PSU was installed and going, I could play around with a few more things. Installed a 80mm TriCool in the front, to help with HDD cooling


And another 80mm TriCool at the back as one of the exhaust fans. The other one will be the Red 120mm fan thats going on the roof


For the first time in a while my case is closed up and looking normal again


Got to show off the light effects


More updates coming soon, hope you guys enjoyed this one

It will not disapponit!

Since I installed the PSU it hasnt given any problems and my PC is running smoothly with no restarts or glitches :biggrin:
On the other hand...

Graeme @ Sybaritic wrote:Our delivery on these items was unfortunately delayed

2 Antec TriCool LED 80mm Case Fan - Blue (FA-80ATCLL)
1 ViZo MTP-201 Master Panel II (CH-VAMP2)



---08-06-2007 09:44:22---
Your order has been processed and verified. It will be sent to our courier on Monday for delivery. You will be advised with your tracking information as soon as it is available to us.

Delivery was supposed to happen on Friday and arrive today. I mailed Sybaritic today and my parcel was taken to courier so hopefully tomorrow I'll be installing the bits I ordered

Melikes that PSU. Good choice, Dude. Now that this head ache is out of the way, you might be able to focus on other things you'd like to change

Update time!
Its not that much, only got a few more things to do and remod and then it will be finished!


Look what I found on my bed when I got home!


My ViZo Panel


And two more Antec TriCools


Played with cables for ages. Wasnt that fun but I eventually got them all plugged in


Installed the front Panel in the bottom 5.25" bay



And mounted the two 80mm fans on the perspex window


With all the CCFL's and fans going


Sorry about the quality of the first couple of pics, I took them at night and my camera isnt that great. Will hopefully do another update soon!


Heres what I still have to do:

Sleeve MasterPanel Cables
Remod side panel
Make 2x80mm fan grilles
Cut 114mm hole in chassis roof - install 120mm red LED fan + grille

Its starting to look nice man. Keep it up and I think it is going to look great

Samaya wrote:Its starting to look nice man. Keep it up and I think it is going to look great

Thanks buddy! Only got a few more things to do so it should be finished by the end of the month, early next month

Howzit guys,

So much for me finishing this mod on the 07-07-2007 I would have got it all done but work has been screwing me around so I havnt got the money to buy the tools that I want Its very frustrating for me, but I promise you that when I get my next pay slip its going 99% towards the project. Sorry to keep you guys hanging for so long

Patience, my dear friend, is a virtue.

Too true buddy. Anyway, Im hoping to get this mod 100% finished really soon after I sort out a new job and things with my girl

Nice work done so far mate!

I love the Blue fans the Front with all the controls is awesome.Nice Work.

Hey Silv3rback - How is that Vizo control panel working for you? I think I need to get myself one of them but would like your comments on it first.

Thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated!

DeanMF wrote:Hey Silv3rback - How is that Vizo control panel working for you? I think I need to get myself one of them but would like your comments on it first.

It hasnt given any problems for me! The only issue I had with it was installing it, there are so many cables that need to be plugged into the unit and then the mobo and they arent marked, which makes things kinda difficult! If you wanna get one I'd be happy to recommend it!, Just dont get confused with the USB and 1394 ports

Thanx Silver! I ordered one now, so I will just try and mark the cables myself BEFORE I install the thing. Its gonna save me alot with my custom cube I am building!