PSU mod [56k warning ~650k worth of pics]

Cyrix_2k · 04-15-04, 08:38 PM

Just got done modding the 300w generic PSU of my back-up rig.

I simply pulled it apart, desoldered the power jack, unplugged the fan, unscrewed every screw I could find, and pulled all the peices out. To increase air-flow I cut out the integrated fan grill at the same time. Then I painted it with the folowing spray paint.

Paint:-Bottom layer-------------------------------------------------Top layer
Used primer -anodized blue -dark blue metal flake -clear to get the color. The anodized blue didn't like my spray gun thing and the stream of paint clipped it. I didn't relise that until AFTER it started dripping paint on my PSU

After I was done painting it, I installed a new blue quad LED fan & chrome grill.

Looks cool now

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Cyrix_2k · 04-15-04, 08:41 PM

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Cyrix_2k · 04-15-04, 08:43 PM

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tekOC · 04-15-04, 08:51 PM

Looks sweet, good job man

dead_man311 · 04-15-04, 09:15 PM

Very nice looking blue , congrats on the mod

FireChoice · 04-15-04, 09:20 PM

now all he needs to do is sleeve that thing and it will be ready to go.

Cyrix_2k · 04-15-04, 09:53 PM

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Originally posted by FireChoice
now all he needs to do is sleeve that thing and it will be ready to go.

First, thanks for all the complements

And yes, I will be sleeving this in about a month. I've been painting my entire rig. So far i have the inside of the case, CD-ROM Drives, and PSU painted. I'm going to order some more BLUE LED fans, UV sleeving, and a Window kit. BTW, I already have 4 UV CCFL

What's left to do:

install internal 3 1/2in bay
install CD-drives, HD's
Sleeve PSU with blue UV sleeving
Buy rounded UV reactive ATA 100 cables
Install blue fans once I get them
cut 120mm blow-hole
WC it!

dead_man311 · 04-15-04, 09:56 PM

Sweet UV is the best , i got two CCF fans both UV and 3 80mm UV fans and a 120mm UV fan along with a laser UV light and two 18" black lights , it looks sweet

Nephewkp · 04-15-04, 10:14 PM

congrats on the great job. Be sure to post pics of your rig when it is all done.

Alice · 04-15-04, 11:30 PM

Good job! I dig the color.

MaxPowers_68 · 04-15-04, 11:52 PM

Nice job came out better than some painted psu ive seen.

Ihsans_Shade · 04-15-04, 11:58 PM

Very sweet looking paintjob and nice choice of color.

Sophisticated · 04-16-04, 01:46 AM

i give this a 8 of 10

04-15-04, 08:38 PM	Thread Starter #1
Cyrix_2k Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, MD (School) - Westminster, MD (home)	PSU mod [56k warning ~650k worth of pics] Just got done modding the 300w generic PSU of my back-up rig. I simply pulled it apart, desoldered the power jack, unplugged the fan, unscrewed every screw I could find, and pulled all the peices out. To increase air-flow I cut out the integrated fan grill at the same time. Then I painted it with the folowing spray paint. Paint:-Bottom layer-------------------------------------------------Top layer Used primer -anodized blue -dark blue metal flake -clear to get the color. The anodized blue didn't like my spray gun thing and the stream of paint clipped it. I didn't relise that until AFTER it started dripping paint on my PSU After I was done painting it, I installed a new blue quad LED fan & chrome grill. Looks cool now Pics: Attached Images __________________ ASRock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen3 2500k @ 4.9ghz Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO vCore 1.287 \|Idle: 33°c \| Full load: 68°c 16gb Corsair XMS 3 \| Sapphire 6950 2GB UNLOCKED F O L D For Team 32!! Black belt Ubercloxx0r Audio Technica ATH-A900's "yet another issue with the R-series. If I actually use it on my lap, I can feel my sperm count dropping."
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04-15-04, 08:41 PM	Thread Starter #2
Cyrix_2k Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, MD (School) - Westminster, MD (home)	Another: Attached Images __________________ ASRock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen3 2500k @ 4.9ghz Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO vCore 1.287 \|Idle: 33°c \| Full load: 68°c 16gb Corsair XMS 3 \| Sapphire 6950 2GB UNLOCKED F O L D For Team 32!! Black belt Ubercloxx0r Audio Technica ATH-A900's "yet another issue with the R-series. If I actually use it on my lap, I can feel my sperm count dropping."
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04-15-04, 08:43 PM	Thread Starter #3
Cyrix_2k Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, MD (School) - Westminster, MD (home)	last one: Attached Images __________________ ASRock Z68 Extreme 3 Gen3 2500k @ 4.9ghz Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO vCore 1.287 \|Idle: 33°c \| Full load: 68°c 16gb Corsair XMS 3 \| Sapphire 6950 2GB UNLOCKED F O L D For Team 32!! Black belt Ubercloxx0r Audio Technica ATH-A900's "yet another issue with the R-series. If I actually use it on my lap, I can feel my sperm count dropping."
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04-15-04, 08:51 PM	#4
tekOC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apt 2	Looks sweet, good job man
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04-15-04, 09:15 PM	#5
dead_man311 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Some where in Michigan	Very nice looking blue , congrats on the mod
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04-15-04, 09:20 PM	#6
FireChoice Registered Join Date: Mar 2004	now all he needs to do is sleeve that thing and it will be ready to go.
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04-15-04, 09:56 PM	#8
dead_man311 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Some where in Michigan	Sweet UV is the best , i got two CCF fans both UV and 3 80mm UV fans and a 120mm UV fan along with a laser UV light and two 18" black lights , it looks sweet
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04-15-04, 10:14 PM	#9
Nephewkp Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Champaign, Illinois	congrats on the great job. Be sure to post pics of your rig when it is all done.
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04-15-04, 11:30 PM	#10
Alice Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ca USA	Good job! I dig the color. __________________ Still looking for AOLDoom...
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04-15-04, 11:52 PM	#11
MaxPowers_68 Member Join Date: Mar 2004	Nice job came out better than some painted psu ive seen.
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04-15-04, 11:58 PM	#12
Ihsans_Shade Registered Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sooner Country Baby!!!!	Very sweet looking paintjob and nice choice of color.
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04-16-04, 01:46 AM	#13
Sophisticated Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Missouri	i give this a 8 of 10
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