Jolly's CM-690 Case [Main Rig Revamp / Update]

Jolly's CM-690 Case [Main Rig Case Mod Ver 2.0]

Another Case Mod by Jolly-Swagman



Well its been 3 years now since I got this CM-890 Case, and with its current hardware configuration has served me well,
But alas its time to move Forward and Update both the Case and some of the Hardware,

Current Rig Specs

Mobo = GA-P35-DS3L
CPU = Q6600 GO @ 3.2GHZ
GPU = EVGA GTX-295
RAM DDR2 = 4 Gig XMS2 6400 4-4-4-12
Optical = Liteon DVD-RW Lightscribe
Multi CardReader
HDD,s + 2 x 250GB Sata + 320GB sata


The Plan

First I will be transferring all the current hardware to Jolly's Tech bench 2010 so all can be still used as functioning PC, while work is being done to CM-690




Then the CM-690 will get a new lease of life Transformation, to include New Paint Work,
Both inside and out, Modded for better Cable management see below in current state.

The Inside will be Modded for better Cable management adding /enlarging Mobo Tray cable slots for rear cable entry, and the the inside will get re-painted in Matt Back with Satin Clear coat for protection, after of course the prep work and re-undercoating,

The main panel frames Outside Case, still not sure whether staying with the Black or maybe the Gun Metal like I did on the P4 Case Makeover (Undecided make even be different Colour all together ?)


The Hardware Change list

Motherboard = Gigabyte X48T-DQ6
CPU = E8500 EO 3.16GHZ
DDR3 Ram = ??????? (still need to get)
CPU HSF = Scythe Ninja

will also be still using current
GPU = EVGA GTX-295
DVD-RW Drive = Liteon Lightscribe
3.5 Multi CardReader


Scythe Ninja HSF



Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 Mobo




This will Start within the next week or so and will need to get the DDR3 Ram before Hardware goes into Revamped CM-690 Case!



Update #2 18 March 2010


Started on the CM-690, first Removed Hardware -HDD's GPU - Motherboard - PSU from Rig,
Then also added A cooling gantry to Jolly's Tech Bench2010 to help aide in cooling GPU ect.

The CM-690


Inside CM690


The Rear Cable Management


Installed new cooling gantry and Hardware into JTB 2010


Vendetta 2 HSF View


Back up Running and Folding again on Jolly's desk




Now I am in the Process of stripping down the rest of CM-690, fans front bezel switches ect, getting ready to do some more Cable management modding and prep for Primmer Undercoat​

Update #3 - Fri 19 March 2010


Today finished off cutting Cable Management holes/slots widened on some existing also cut more from top 2x 120/140 Fan grill area, and removed Rear exhaust fan grill.

Cut-outs


Also prepped for Primer coat


Primer Coat done






Update #4 Sat 20 March


Today I did a little more work on a few things to the Revamp of the CM-690 Case, not a lot as have had bit of a headache all Day!

First up I removed the top I/O ports and the Top perforated Grill, Dam thing nearly took forever getting it off too!

Then cut away the Top Bezel Plastic Honeycomb Grill area, as this causes fan buffering and that in turn leads to noise, will now be also better for air flow too!

Top Bezel



Them I also did the same with the Front Bezel, this one came out allot easier than the Top did.

Front Bezel



Also cut away the mesh grill on the front intake fan holder, too!

Fan Holder



Then got down to doing some alterations to the Side Window Panel, with the Addition of another small Window to the Bottom right where the HDD's are.
Then after a sanding down, did the first Primer Undercoat,
Dam Spray Can was playing up too, think is nearly empty as started coming out thin and made some runs,
but this is easily fixed once dry, just sand back and Re-Undercoat

Window Side Panel



The other Side Panel has also been Sanded back ready to Undercoat, when I get some more on Monday



That all for this Update Stay Tuned for more soon!​

Update #5 Sun 21 March


Today just re-sanded Side Panels with P1000 wet-n-dry paper, and applied second coat of Primer, all nice and smooth now!

Side Panel's 2nd Primer Coat




Have also be toying with some ideas as to what I,m going to do with the Front and top Bezels covers/ grill areas.
Below is one sample I have in mind - Black base coat - with 2 light (@ 30cm distance) passover with Copper Metallic Paint

Colour Sample-1





Its only an idea so let me know what you think,, still not sure myself

Actually looks better in person especially at different angles, if you know what I mean!


Stay Tuned for more to come soon!
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Update #6 Mon 22 March 2020


Today went an picked up some more DULUX etch Primer and some Black Gloss and more Flat Black Spray cans,, (Dam they were out of the Clear Coat till Thursday maybe)

First after another quick rub down with P1000 wet-n-dry paper , Put the final coat of Primer to both Side Panels

Window Panel


Other Side Panel


Then while they were drying did the First Coat of Matt Black to CM-690 Case Frame

Rear Side View


Front Side View




Internals View


Then while waiting for Case to Dry, had an idea to make a Rear Case slot Fan to aide in cooling for GTX-295 exhaust

First cut up some Side panel Sheet metal still have laying around, and made a little holder box for the 80mm Fan,
Cut one side from 80mm fan to turn it into a Slot Cooler Side Blowing Fan




Now proceeded to bend and form into a box shape
Then with some Fan grill Mesh that was cut from the CM-690 Case made a fan grill for the Slot cooler,
with some 3mm Plexi had left over from previous Mods made the other Side of the Slot cooler.

Now for some testing of the output of Slot Cooler

Testing


As you can see from the blue piece of paper billowing it works fine.

Plexi Side Cover Slot Cooler



The Finished Slot Cooling Fan



Now all that is needed is to give it a Coat of Paint ( undercoat then Black)



Thats all I have for Today, Stay Tuned for more soon!


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Update #7 Wed 24 March 2010

Today early this morning I Finished off the Slot Cooler, painted the Plexi Cover, Grill and housing Black,
and NMC in the middle of window

Front Cover View


Grill Intake View


Exhaust Slot View



Also Today Painted Side Panels Black Gloss and the rubbed back between coats

Windowed Panel (3rd Black Gloss coat)


Other Side Panel (3rd Black Gloss coat)


(Side Panel 4th Coat)



Then this Afternoon Clear Gloss coated the CM-690 Frame

Side Rear View


Rear M/B Tray View


Interior View





That is all for now, Stay Tuned for more soon!

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Update #8 Thurs 25 March


Today I went got some more cans of paint and seeing as was such a beautiful Day did some more painting outside, less Fumes!

4th & 5th black gloss coats to both Side Panels,

then Painted the CM-690 Mesh Grills with Gloss Black with Metallic Cooper overtones, then when dry Clear Gloss Coated


Top mesh End Cap



CM -690 mesh Grills



Angled View



Depending at what angle you are viewing the Grills give different depth of Metallic Copper showing.



Thats all for Today, Stay Tuned for more soon!​

Update #9 Fri 26 March
Time AU- 23:40

Here are the Pcs of the LED's that I have installed into the Slot Coloer,

One in the Top Corner and One in the Bottom Corner, being that they are Bright Blue LED's two was sufficient enough for lighting the Cooler,

Slot Cooler with LED's


You can also see the piece of paper in the next shot showing the Air is flowing out of the exhaust slot

Grill View


Close Up of Bottom LED


Grill View Top LED


LED,s are wired in and have 526ohm resistor and Fan connection to New Leads coming from fan to cut down on the amount of wires also sleeved with Red PVC wiring tube


That all for Now, Stay Tuned for more soon!
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Update #10 Sun 28 March


Another Black Gloss coat was done Today after a light Rub back with 1500 Wet-n Dry and the Grills all second Coat of Clear Gloss so all is Drying now!

( No pics today we all Know what the Painted Panels look like from the previous pics, will Post sme Pics of them when I Clear Gloss Coat them)


Thats all for Now Stay Tuned for more soon!

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Update #11 Wed 31 March



Today have put back together all the PCI and Drive Bay tooless locking catches

Reinstalled the Mesh Grill ,Top and Front Bezels, and I/O panel and also gave the Side Panels there Final Black Gloss Coat of paint,

So here are some Preview Pics of Case with the Bezels back on with the Mesh grills

CM-690 Preview shots










Final Black Gloss Paint Side Panels






have also just Done the Clear Gloss Coat on both the Side Panels when dry will give another Coat


Thats all for this Update for now, Stay Tuned for more soon! ​

Update #12 Sun 4 April

Sprayed Side Panels Final coat Clear Gloss after light Wet N Dry 2000, just needs to be polished and swirl remover

Side Panel


Window Side Panel


Decided to pull apart Media Multi Card reader and paint black as it stood out like a sore thumb in the 5.25 Bay, also painted the 5.25-3.5 Bay adapter plate too!



Then since the X48T DQ6 has allot more features and extra PCIe slots also PCI adapter headers ( ESata and Molex PWR out)
will need some of the slots that were previously taken up by Fan control knobs, so I decided to move two Fan conrollers to the Top Rear of the CM-690 Case, just below the Top section.

Fan Control Repositioned




Also installed some of the 120mm TT Blue LED Fans (top + rear) and the 140mm Fan LED Fan, also the Front 120mm TT Blue LED Fan

Reinstalled the External CMOS Key Switch to Rear panel,



Thats all for this Update, Stay Tuned for more soon!
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