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So I plan to take one of these



and squeese it with some cutting and sorts into one of these



Now

Im thinking of mounting the rad on top which means I will have to mod the top of the case a bit but im pretty sure I will get it to fit.

So what you guys think, can it be done?

Out of interest, what components are you going to put in that system?

I'm Very amped to see this mod. I think you'll be the first guy in the country to mod on of these, i've never seen a modded on in SA (that doesn't necessarily mean that there are none, but still )

Keep us posted

Looks good dude, Im digging that case!
Keep us updated and let us know what hardware etc you gonna chuck in

Ok well hardware going into the system would be my current rig

Gigabyte GA-965P-DS4 Board
Core 2 Duo E6400
2 GB Corsair DDR2-800 C4
XFX 8800GTS 640MB
Audigy 2 zs


Not much but it does the job. I will replace the motherboard with a striker when I implement SLI in the future. I will also water cool the Gcards when I do so.

Im also looking to purchase a black version of the case, My main theme will be black with blue lighting. I also want to find a coolant I can use thats blue rather than the green stuff.

Update

Well Im just about to order the case and the watercooling. Still have not found the coolant I want to use, any suggestions there guys?

Also going into the shopping list is

Cooler Master 120mm Blue LED Fans x4


Cooler Master CCFL 300mm Blue x 2

where you ordering from? If its from overseas, I am sure you can get better (quieter) fans.


PS, thats a kickass PC, so don't say 'nothing much'

This will be a gr8 mod to look forward to...

That EVO is a beast already, and with that stuff it is gonna be even beastier...

Don't know if Wik has made the May PPC order yet, but how bout this:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ ... 934ede363d

haja wrote:where you ordering from? If its from overseas, I am sure you can get better (quieter) fans.


PS, thats a kickass PC, so don't say 'nothing much'

Im getting the case from kalahari.net at R2200.000 then Im getting the watercooling kit from Cyberorange.co.za at R1999.00 as well as the fans and ccfl lights

I think Im changing to silver instead of black for the case as well. With what Im going to be doing on the inside of the case it will be a nice contrast.

this is gona be a nice mod...cant wait to see the results

Off-The-Chart wrote:This will be a gr8 mod to look forward to...

That EVO is a beast already, and with that stuff it is gonna be even beastier...

Don't know if Wik has made the May PPC order yet, but how bout this:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ ... 934ede363d

Thanks, I will look into that, its not a bad price either

Update:

I have searched the web high and low and I cant seem to find anyone who has or willing to mod this case? Is it too expensive or what? Can someone maybe point me in the right direction here? Anyways...

I placed the order for it yesterday and they phoned me this morning saying I will have to wait a little seen as there is no stock... BAH!!

But on the bright side I should be getting the watercooling. fans and lights this week.

and Im off to builders wharehouse to get some tools (Dremel and bits) too.

You couldn't find an 830 mod? You obviously didn't look very well, there's a few over at bit-tech

Thanks DJV, Im on bit-tech often but I didnt even think about going into thier forums LOL

LOL. There's a mod there by a guy called Snakez, he chromed his entire case, OMW it looks good 8O

LOL DJV people where saying you like shiney things

Bummer you gotta wait longer now dude... Hope it arrives by the end of the week! This mod is gonna make some pretty cool reading when you get started! Just dont mess anything up with the case, its quiet pricey... on the other hand, if you do, just send it to me I'll PM you my address

Best of luck with the mod bro

Im coming for a car moding background here, just the dremel is replacing the good old angle grinder

And I hope (touch wood) I dont screw this case up LOL. Thats why im going to double and trouple check everything before I cut.

Also im going to need a name for this thing. I was thinking of something like stealth or something along those lines

i see you have a 3D Aurora...how come you didnt try 2 mod that?

hey Skidd,

I also come from a car moding background, having done a few ground up restorations.

main thing with PC's are they are alot more finicky, so just take your time I keep forgetting how fragile these things are, and the cutting is on a much smaller finer detail scale.

But that being said, a good car moder > good PC moder

ecthelion wrote:i see you have a 3D Aurora...how come you didnt try 2 mod that?

cos its going to my baby brother along with its watercooling for his machine.

haja wrote:hey Skidd,

I also come from a car moding background, having done a few ground up restorations.

main thing with PC's are they are alot more finicky, so just take your time I keep forgetting how fragile these things are, and the cutting is on a much smaller finer detail scale.

But that being said, a good car moder > good PC moder

True that man, I built my own turbo corsa So I know all about finicky

Skidd wrote:Im coming for a car moding background here, just the dremel is replacing the good old angle grinder

Angle grinder on a case, word thats what i used. LOL, My case came out goood. well the flame at the top.

Slight Update

I went and got myself one of these which will be used in the mod



I also went and bought myself a dremel kit.
My Dremel

I should be recieving my case and watercooling next week wednesday. Just in time for the weekend to start modding.

Oh, so thats what you're buying me for my birthday!!

Can't wait for it to start!