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mhayenga
07-09-2002, 02:14 AM
Ok, so it actually is my first *case* heh. I'll post all the pics I have so far... I'm actually a little farther than the pics show. I'm typing this on the computer now.

They will go in chronological order...

http://www.hayenga.com/mitch/case1.jpg
http://www.hayenga.com/mitch/case2.jpg
http://www.hayenga.com/mitch/case3.jpg
http://www.hayenga.com/mitch/case4.jpg
http://www.hayenga.com/mitch/case5.jpg

Wee, now just need to get the watercooling going...
Hallis
07-09-2002, 04:00 AM
Might want to try some IDE devices first ;)
bigben2k
07-09-2002, 08:50 AM
Nice work, especially bending that plexi.

I'd consider taking the PSU out of its shell. (What's the point in having a clear case, if ya can't see the innards?)
Hallis
07-09-2002, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by bigben2k
Nice work, especially bending that plexi.

I'd consider taking the PSU out of its shell. (What's the point in having a clear case, if ya can't see the innards?)

also a very good idea,, would allow for better cooling of the PSU also.
mhayenga
07-09-2002, 12:07 PM
I'd consider taking the PSU out of its shell. (What's the point in having a clear case, if ya can't see the innards?)
My original plan was too, but I was slightly concerned about grounding, etc. Plus, after cracking open the case, I discovered my psu was ugly :)
mhayenga
07-09-2002, 12:12 PM
Might want to try some IDE devices first
Oh, I've already got something basically done to take care of those :D
bigben2k
07-09-2002, 12:13 PM
Originally posted by mhayenga
My original plan was too, but I was slightly concerned about grounding, etc. Plus, after cracking open the case, I discovered my psu was ugly :)
LOL! I know what you mean.

Grounding is a problem, but this is where you can make it all look very pretty: use a heavy, braided copper cable, and ground everything together. Copper always looks good...

It's just an idea.
Hallis
07-09-2002, 10:23 PM
you could coat some of the exposed leads and such with RTV sealant or some sort of silicon also
WebMasta33
07-09-2002, 10:44 PM
I take it heat + plexi = bent plexi?
Boltz
07-10-2002, 12:27 AM
Grounding the Power supply would be no different if it was out of its case... as it is there is no grounding at all in or out of the power supply case.

so either way take a braided wire or a small normal wire and ground the motherboard etc...
mhayenga
07-10-2002, 04:38 PM
I take it heat + plexi = bent plexi? Yep, I used a heat gun (used for paint removal usually) to slowly heat it up and bend it around a rounded over edge. I was thinking about getting a big thing of pvc pipe and making the top just one huge continious bend.
GenGoku
07-12-2002, 04:38 AM
now that's what i call a case window :p
great job!
SuperRaY
07-13-2002, 09:13 AM
nice job!:)
admar2
07-13-2002, 02:15 PM
nice work, but I think ya need to put a window in that case :D
GenGoku
07-13-2002, 10:09 PM
Originally posted by admar2
nice work, but I think ya need to put a window in that case :D ROFL
Can O' Beans
08-06-2002, 01:21 AM
Guess that was so funny that he had to take a triple take ;)


Nice job on the plexi, now you gotta post the rest of the work :)
GenGoku
08-06-2002, 04:16 AM
LOL. it was but didnt realize i did a tripple post, sorry about that. (2 other posts deleted). ie musta read the post and decided to make 2 more posts on my behalf :p