The Plan

InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
<div class="IPBDescription">AKA new case needs some modding</div> I just love my old case... Crammed to the top with HDDs, 1 fan, and removeable HDD bays sticking out the front because they bump in my RAM...

But yeah, Saturday I was at a 500 player lan and I finally got off my arse and bought a new case.
I went for a fairly high priced model, the Antec P160. Silver aluminimum sexiness.

<a href='http://www.silentpcreview.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=128&page=1' target='_blank'>Here's a review for it</a>

There were only 3 things I wanted in this case.
1.) An aluminimum case
2.) Not modded
3.) Plenty of space for HDDs

It easily fulfilled those 3 requirements

Here's a picture of the front:
<img src='http://www.silentpcreview.com/files/images/antecp160/Case_ext_08.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>


Ahhhh the blue LEDs are a nice touch, I wasn't expecting them.

Indeed it is quite a nice case.



So with the new case it is high time I did a case-mod.

In truth it will be fairly simple to do.

Here's the plan.

1.) Cut a window into side panel
2.) Install a blue cold cathode light
3.) Get other side professionally airbrushed with the One Piece pirate logo.

Quick picture of it. Can't be bothered scanning the large one... the flag's in the wind, so the picture is stuffed up.
<img src='http://server4.uploadit.org/files2/180104-one_piece_053.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image'>

Rather than have it simple like that, gonna see if I can get the airbrusher to add a 'realistic' feel to it... yeah... hard to explain... Just make it look like a real skull, hat and crossbones...

Yeah... I know it's not anything fancy, but I'm sure it will look quite nice once it's done.
And quite expensive...

Shortly after I finish the mod, I shall be upgrading my processor, mobo, RAM and video card. It's been too long since I've upgraded. I can't even play Prince of Persia on my PC >_<

Comments

  • esunaesuna Rock Bottom Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15175Members, Constellation
    Isn't all of this cutting into your anime DVD addiction? <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
    Not at all.

    I can still afford to save, and spend lots of money on DVDs -_-
  • TestamentTestament Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4037Members
    I want to be Infinitum. Sort of. Well, no. Give me all your money.
  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
    In sentiments I'm sure Monse would undoubtedly agree with.

    Get a job.

    ^_^
  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    I'm suprised you're not getting something like a full-scale model of chi as your new case <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • NumbersNotFoundNumbersNotFound Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7556Members
    *drool* I love the temp sensor on that case!

    That thing pwns my Thermaltake XaserII
  • chis1chis1 Join Date: 2004-01-13 Member: 25281Members
    i love that case <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

    and a 500 player LAN :|

    500 player in one game? <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    instead of modding this case, why didn't you just BUY one with a window + cold cathode light? :> then you'd only have had to add the airbrush...
  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
    Because any that came with a window were

    A.) Ones that didn't match my stated requirements
    B.) Ugly as sin
    C.) The windows were too small or had ugly trimming.
  • UnderDOGUnderDOG Join Date: 2003-04-05 Member: 15221Members
    And dont forget the fun and the challenage of doing it yourself, and not having it turn out crappy.
  • XythXyth Avatar Join Date: 2003-11-04 Member: 22312Members
    Got Dremel?!
    Make sure you make a custom 3.5" switch panel to turn turn the light on and off <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • esunaesuna Rock Bottom Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15175Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--Geminosity+Jan 18 2004, 01:52 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jan 18 2004, 01:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm suprised you're not getting something like a full-scale model of chi as your new case <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    And now a new idea forms......

    Where can i find a full-scale model of Chii.....


    <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    ~giggles~

    I just hope you're not too faithful to the series as to where you put the power button... or at least where it seems to be =P
  • esunaesuna Rock Bottom Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15175Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--Geminosity+Jan 18 2004, 06:57 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jan 18 2004, 06:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> ~giggles~

    I just hope you're not too faithful to the series as to where you put the power button... or at least where it seems to be =P <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Well it's in one of two places really... <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

    And yes, it would have to go there.
  • DiscoZombieDiscoZombie Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18951Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Infinitum+Jan 18 2004, 12:48 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Infinitum @ Jan 18 2004, 12:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Because any that came with a window were

    A.) Ones that didn't match my stated requirements
    B.) Ugly as sin
    C.) The windows were too small or had ugly trimming. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    fair enough :>
  • CForresterCForrester P0rk(h0p Join Date: 2002-10-05 Member: 1439Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin--esuna+Jan 18 2004, 01:59 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (esuna @ Jan 18 2004, 01:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin--Geminosity+Jan 18 2004, 06:57 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jan 18 2004, 06:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> ~giggles~

    I just hope you're not too faithful to the series as to where you put the power button... or at least where it seems to be =P <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Well it's in one of two places really... <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->

    And yes, it would have to go there. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I'll give you both of my legs and a few inches of intestine if you get one for me, too... I love Chii.
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