Finished modding my Armor

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

I wanted to have some fun over Spring break, so I planned a computer mod (I'm a geek, shoot me

). I hate seeing cables in computers and I knew this weekend would give me enough time to fix this "problem" I had with my case.

The entire inside of the case, note that the cables go BEHIND the motherboard through holes that I cut on the motherboard tray.

The bottom of the case, I had to add rollers to give clearance and breathing room for the radiator. This is how my radiator is mounted, rad on the outside, fans on the inside.

External pics.

From the bottom.

Comments or questions are welcomed!

Thideras

EDIT: Updated the pics...

Jon · Mar 8, 2007

When's the scheduled blast off?

Nice work! :beer:

jimmsch · Mar 8, 2007

Very nice! Just hope the warrm air blowing out the bottom doesn't warp your desktop! LOL Looks great!! two thumbs up

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

Jon said:
When's the scheduled blast off?

Nice work!

Thanks!
It already went, lol.

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

jimmsch said:
Very nice! Just hope the warrm air blowing out the bottom doesn't warp your desktop! LOL Looks great!! two thumbs up

It won't, because the air pulls up through the case :bday:

!

Knacko · Mar 8, 2007

I might be a bit worried about the left connection on the t-line. It doesn't seem to have much holding it on. Otherwise, looks great.

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

Knacko said:
I might be a bit worried about the left connection on the t-line. It doesn't seem to have much holding it on. Otherwise, looks great.

Never really looked at that before you mentioned that. The barbs are made for a bigger ID than what im using. You have to force them on to get it on that far!! :bday:

OCnewbee · Mar 8, 2007

Nice to see you found a place for the rad. I would of have nevr guessed to mount it there. Nice job, i might move my 120.2 down there instead of the front.

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

OCnewbee said:
Nice to see you found a place for the rad. I would of have nevr guessed to mount it there. Nice job, i might move my 120.2 down there instead of the front.

A 120.2 would fit perfectly there, but I like how my 120.3 is directly below the video card (8800GTS) and blowing cool air on it.

Vento1 · Mar 8, 2007

Congrats thats a nice looking job you have done.

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

Vento1 said:
Congrats thats a nice looking job you have done.

Thanks!!

Springbok · Mar 8, 2007

Interesting approach! Nice job fitting a 3x120mm in there, it looks cool raised up with the wheels (underlighting, anyone?).

Make sure you clean it often!

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

Springbok said:
Interesting approach! Nice job fitting a 3x120mm in there, it looks cool raised up with the wheels (underlighting, anyone?).

Make sure you clean it often!

I was totally thinking of that!! I'll get some the next time I order anything!

In the meantime, I have a free set next to me that I have yet to put in, I'll see what it looks like.

Murdochs_mad · Mar 8, 2007

thideras said:
Never really looked at that before you mentioned that. The barbs are made for a bigger ID than what im using. You have to force them on to get it on that far!!

Dip the ends of the pipe in hot water for a few minutes, makes em easy to push on, and when it cools it will go real tight. Love the hidden wires by the way, and that deep blue colour of the water is nice :drool:

Springbok · Mar 8, 2007

Murdochs_mad said:
Dip the ends of the pipe in hot water for a few minutes, makes em easy to push on, and when it cools it will go real tight. Love the hidden wires by the way, and that deep blue colour of the water is nice

Yeah those are blue UV reactive tubes if I'm not mistaken, I just got some green ones for my rig.

Automata · Mar 8, 2007

Murdochs_mad said:
Dip the ends of the pipe in hot water for a few minutes, makes em easy to push on, and when it cools it will go real tight. Love the hidden wires by the way, and that deep blue colour of the water is nice

Thanks! Actually, the water is a light green...the tubes are blue...lol

Here is the link

Springbok said:
Yeah those are blue UV reactive tubes if I'm not mistaken, I just got some green ones for my rig.

Yup!

Automata · Mar 14, 2007

Updating the thread to show what the motherboard tray looks like:

I really hate showing that pic, but it might inspire some creativity!!

Happy modding!

Thideras

Captain Helghas · Mar 14, 2007

thideras said:
It won't, because the air pulls up through the case !

So it vacuums your desk as well? Doesn't seem like the best idea. Why'd you choose to pull the air into the case?

Automata · Mar 14, 2007

Captain Helghas said:
So it vacuums your desk as well? Doesn't seem like the best idea. Why'd you choose to pull the air into the case?

Cold air across the 8800GTS... :sn:

Xenocide · Mar 17, 2007

thideras said:
It won't, because the air pulls up through the case !

and all the dust on the floor

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