today i plan to do something on my case. Boring with the interior look, i decided to repaint all black.

here my case out from the Box


Hardware inside and Power on


using it for a while (almost a month and a half i think) b4 deciding to repaint.

this what i do last night


Some progress...doing this at noon


Close up shot MoBo tray


i forgot to take pictures before i perform the painting job.

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 24 2009, 12:42 AM

nice work there ..

do you have experience in spraying before ?

cause i wonder whether i would be able to do such a nice job in spraying ..

i fear that if i spray my interior .. everything will be messed up ..


and btw, your HX1000W kills the bottom slot for 12mm / 14mm fan ?

wow...good job man...nice work,what paint u used?and what is the front bay?

haha nice mirror effect on mobo tray but wasted coz will be cover up by mobo. anyway how many layers u spray and wat type of spray u use ?

no, i dont have any experience. this is my first try. yup, i have to take out the bottom fan bracket cz my PSU too long.

i'm using ACE Enamel paint. bought it from Ace Hardware. at the front bay is X-Fi I/O Drive Fatality.

actually all sides got mirror effect. i jz take mobo part cz it is the biggest part to take picture. ACE Enamel paint is the spray paint i use..

what is ur SC model?

X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion Series

awesome paintjob! post the newly modded casing once its assembled. Can't wait to see this baby in her full outfit.

not awesome la bro. dont say like that, i'm noob only. will post soon after the paint dry..

how many layers bro ?

If a noob can paint as good as u, imagine what a pro can do... whoa....

What a nice paint mann ... Good job ..
Between can help me paint too ..

i guess 3 layers la... i did not count.. just spray spray till finish.

maybe i'm just lucky

can..u spray..i help u look look only. tolong tengok sahaja.

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 7 2009, 08:15 PM

i wonder to see final result..with your HX1000 in there....

Nice but too nice for mobo tray, coz it gonna have contacts with hardwares which will spoil your pain. It would be great if u have the same effect for sidepanels .

I second that. Imagine a mirror effects on the side panel.... it'll be awesome and super nice man... So, how about a little bit of modifications there since you haven't fully assembled your rig yet.

i eager to put all my hardware in there bro.. can wait..



i dunno how to make mirror effect on side panel la.. that MoBo tray accidentally got mirror effect.
for side panel i guess i have to wet sand the factory paint with different grade of sandpapers and buff it and wax it. might takes sometime. that's what i'm afraid off...i dont have time.

i dont have proper camera to take pictures la.. who can lend me camera? all pic taken using SE K750i only..

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 7 2009, 08:56 PM

Don't have time? All of us have 24 hours a day man... If you can do this kind of paintjob, for sure you can do the mirror effect panel. We are all very excited to see the results. Who's with me, just agree with me. I'm looking forward for the mirror effects... Please don't let me down... Impossible is nothing.

why dont you do it and show us your work .. i would be much more happy to see yours than his ..

it is not easy okay ? mirror finish is atleast 5times hardwork than normal paint job.

So many people want to see your work on side panel, i'm want too

i'll try my best to make the side panel thingy possible.

huhu.. cant wait to see the result..

by the way, good job man..

eh after spray would it be thicker the screw still able to fit in?

TQ bro, i hope i wont screwed up in doing this job.


it will be tight. if cant fit..make it can...

more pic will be post 2moro night.. hopefully..

wow bro! well done!
im using same casing as u...
i reli wish i can do it lik urs...
but my skill is noob man
hope u can giv all of us sum steps n advices..k?

More pictures. Guess that my painting job done. going to move to the next assignment..

Black coat dried


applying clear coat.


Clear coat dried. Time to reassemble the cover and all..


To Be Continued...

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 10 2009, 12:50 AM

wah!
1kw psu? overkill bro
also, ur ram slot in the correct place? use cpu-z to check if it's dual channel and symmetrical or not. if not, means ur ram put wrong slots already.

lol ur system will draw max 350w of juice at load and at idle around 100w+

really advise u to downgrade ur psu unless u plan to do xfire of 4870x2 or gtx295.. IF ur mobo can support.

my 2 cents bro, no offence.

everything in a perfect slot.

thanks for ur advice..but downgrading is NOT a good option.
i've used 500Watt before, but when i'm gaming my system will shut down and restart..that was when i'm using 3870.
plz dont be so sure bout my rig power consumption.

Future plan is always there. i got peace of mind if wanna upgrade my system..no need to think bout power.

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 10 2009, 01:43 AM

LOL just noticed too, think thats the priciest stuff overall of his rig

may be TS want to Triple SLi, or CF HD 4870x2..and oc'ing his rig

good reason to own it, i cant see any reason to offense his/her decision.

bro,
sorry to attack u again, but i think too many people has a misconception bout PSU.

How much your system actually need?
http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsus/showdoc.aspx?i=3413

Yes, there's not harm buying a super PSU, however every psu has an efficiency curve. We want our system max load and idle load to fall at the highest range of the efficiency curve. Here's your efficiency curve of HX1000W (look at the 2nd graph, efficiency vs wattage)
http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsus/s...aspx?i=3296&p=7

Well, again,there's no harm using that psu on your system, but why pay so much more and get lesser efficiency?

No ill intention, just so you know.

Regards.

working on side panel window. Using AC Ryan 3mm UV Blue Acrylic.

Measuring the "pattern" of window and using the stock panel as templete.


Preparing to cut


finish cutting


before filing


After filing


Finishing product


Installed to the side panel.


This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 10 2009, 08:25 PM

bro .. did you paint the outside of the casing?

CM painted black .. then you paint again black ? means to spray over the Cooler Master paint ?

bro, is it hard 2 cut the acrylic?? wat u use 2 cut it??

no i dont, outside paint remain like that. i paint inside only.
not so hard if u using proper tool. I'm using jigsaw.

and what do you mean by "applying clear coat" ?

i don't know what it means ..

it is clear paint. no colour.. Clear coat paint increases the paint durability, gloss and resistance to harmful environmental effects. Usually we applying clear coat over a colored base coat paint. in my case, black colour paint.

Primer > Colour Coat > Clear Coat

what the hell is a Primer ?

Colour Coat = Black Spray

Clear Coat = Transparent Coloured Spray which makes the surface looks shiny ? as in a layer of shinning coating ?

Primer is a base coat before we applying the colour Coat. Primer/undercoat have a special chemical that make it have a strong bond to the bare metal. priming also help to cover any imperfection on the surface, in other words it close any hole at the surface so that colour coat can be applied smooth and flat.
and yes, clear coat make color coat shiny.

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 10 2009, 10:59 PM

jigsaw??? which kind of jigsaw??? those use 2 cut wood or metal piece 1?

this is the model of jigsaw that i used. exactly look like this.


this is the cutting blade that i used.


This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 10 2009, 11:09 PM

so in total .. we need 3 different type of spraying cans ?

generally, yes. read the attachment file to know more bout painting.

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 10 2009, 11:12 PM


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nice n brave modding

Thanks for your support.

ok, now.. to complete the blink blink.. i've bought something.

Here they are..


one fan installed to side panel replacing the stock black fan.


another AC Ryan fan goes to the back, also replacing the stock black fan. two AC Ryan fan goes to the top. one Vizo fan at the CPU cooler


the UV CCFL goes to the bottom and at the top..


with side panel..


This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 12 2009, 01:43 AM

bro, where you buy those AC ryan fan?? can provide me with product link..

cool & nice job by TS ...btw is AC ryan led fan is good compared to CM led fan????

all AC Ryan product i bought from jetyap

Yes, way better. as i never used CM Led fan before.

Nice work there mate ..

TS, may I know how long did it take for jetyap's package to reach you? I ordered earlier than you (I think, based on his sales thread) but I still haven't get my item

Yes, way better. as i never used CM Led fan before.

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Ya,i compared before...It even has better air flow than CM 90cfm led fan...

thanks bro.

i CODed with him last night(wednesday night) at kelana jaya.

owh...i didn't know that.


i've plan to make a mirror effect for my side panel. have to gather some information on how to do it first. Then will decide..should i do or not..

Do u mean air brush? I think this may help u...
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...55&hl=air+brush

nope, not air brush..plus i dont trust malaysian air brush artist

i'm talking bout this effect



This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 13 2009, 12:21 AM

bro the 12v 24pin cable didnt used extension right?
i noted the psu is big , reaching the bottom mid area where u can place a fan there.

nope, i didn't used single extension cable.
yeah..the psu is big and heavy. i have to take out bottom fan bracket to fit the PSU.

Wow,very nice,so shining...Like a mirror,but i dont think u can make it by urself by using normal spray lo ....

and it's not cheap...

Yes you can make a mirror finish effect on side panel casing using normal spray paint, I did it before. It took me around 2 weeks to get that mirror finish.

2 week bro...huhuhuh..you are really cool person la..orang banyak sabar wooo...

can use normal spray paint la.. its not the paint that make the effect. it's what u do after u paint that bring the effect.

2 weeks? that's fast. i thought 1 month..

2 weeks is enough to make the paint cure. Everyday jemur on the sun...hehehehe...

nice looking case there but seriously 1000watt is overkill for your system

Future Proofing .. i would do the same if i had $$ !

planning to Tri SLi

Hey bro,u bought how many can of spray?and did how many layers?

i got the money..so i straight buy 1kW PSU. i dont care bout overkill or not

2 cans 3 layers

i would spend the money for a better graphic card or something but everyone have their preference when upgrading pc parts

hi guys, what kind of fan suits at back there..normal fan cannot de..please let me know.?

thanks

It can fit any 80x80x15 fan...U can get it from one forumer named Allngap...

there you go..got the answer already. Thanks chanws8 for answering

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 15 2009, 08:21 PM

my cables behind mobo plate are pretty messed up ..

need to clear them if i were to installed 80x80x15 fan

here's my back MoBo tray cable management.

can see infront ?

there u go..

bro might to tell me wat brand u bought for spray? lazy to c previous pages...

like that also can ar?
this time i put picture..

hahaha... how much per each? then how many bottle u used to spray all? cos i also wan spray my casing...
any hardware shop also got sell this right?

This post has been edited by subrok007: Feb 15 2009, 08:52 PM

i forgot la the price for this paint.. but it is expensive.. i just use it cz left over from my other project.
i use 2 cans of this spray. any spray paint will do the job. Even RM6 per bottle also can use. no need enamel paint. mahal lor..

oic... RM6 also can ar? i thought wan mahal 1 cos appearance..

sure can..

if u not sure how to start..plz read guide that i've posted in page 3 Post #45

i think i want spray like wood colour ... lol ..

be my guest.. don forget to post some pic after u done wooding ur case

how u filing ur acrylic? use what tool?

i'm using Hand File Semi Round.
1 surface flat, other surface half round...

that a.k.a kikir rite? izit easy? i want to filing my side panel but dont hv the rite tool..

yup...kikir.
easy as pie bro.
buy kikir at hardware shop lor..cheap2 only. i bought mine at home Depot for RM6 iinm.

thanks for the info dude..

no prob dude.
that forum.lowyat.net for..helping each other.

thanks bro..

2 cans spray 3 layers?

i guess so. cz i dont actually count. maybe more. i juz dont so sure.
the spray paint that i use is 340ML less 60ML that regular spray paint capacity.

This post has been edited by dan137: Feb 18 2009, 03:37 PM

u said you used 2 cans for 3 layers ..

did you do priming ? and clear coating ?

~3 layers Black coat. 2 layers for clear coat.
no i don't prime. cz i did't sand out the original coat from the chasis.

if u want to prime also can. how many layer also up to you.

eg.

Primer (3layers) > colour coat (7layers) > clear coat (2layers)

up to you.

what spray is for the clear coat ?

name of the spray please ..