Give me ideas to mod this case!

iranintoavan · Post by **iranintoavan** » Thu Nov 27, 2003 11:30 pm

I am getting a new computer that I am self building, but I want to make the best out of this old HP that I have until then. Plus, It will be good pratice. But, I need some ideas!!! What can I do to this small ugly case!

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nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Fri Nov 28, 2003 12:37 pm

well a window of some sort. I prefer a nice etched window. Can get one from http://www.xport1.com then some nice lighting with maybe blue, white, or UV and maybe lighted fans.

Route and wrap the cables to cut clutter a bit.

I dont remember the size of the ps in that case, but if there is room uptop between the cdrom drive and the PS put a nice fan up there to pull soem extra air out.

Greg

Bigal · Post by **Bigal** » Sat Dec 06, 2003 9:46 pm

...add a window for sure, along with painting the case and drives. I bet a power supply upgrade would make lots of sense too, as you probably have one in there that is barely able to keep the system running (minimal headroom). If you add some lights and maybe a few fans, the power requirements could push you into a stability issue.

Viper_RJ · Post by **Viper_RJ** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:20 pm

yeah i would get a diff plain case HP cases suck, yet thats my opinion good luck to you my friend

Absolut Talent · Post by **Absolut Talent** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 6:47 pm

Originally posted by Viper_RJ
yeah i would get a diff plain case HP cases suck, yet thats my opinion good luck to you my friend

Thats not an opinion, thats a fact.
Everything in that case is propietary crap. You wont be able to get a suitable powersupply upgrade for it because of the way its mounted.

And unless you are REALLY creative and can spend lots of time, I would say dont waste your precious time on that case.

Yes, you could put a window.....but you wouldnt see anyhting other than the air intake and the powersupply and the drive cages.

The only feasable mod I can see you doing to it, would be a extra extravegant paintjob. Or a small window with some sort of gimmik in the lower front end where the extra room is.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:58 pm

well you have the right ideal.. just practice with it and get confortable using the tools so when you do a real case you can do i right.

The_Frapster · Post by **The_Frapster** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:34 am

Originally posted by Pugsley
well you have the right ideal.. just practice with it and get confortable using the tools so when you do a real case you can do i right.

There you go......work with this idea.....oh and good luck. I wanted to mod my case, but, lol, I know I'll screw it up.

dick · Post by **dick** » Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:49 pm

i have 2 of thoughs cases and getting around inside of them is very hard the drive cages are almost imposible to get to all the screws you need a curved screw driver and some patients... but good luck

Bigal · Post by **Bigal** » Thu Jun 17, 2004 4:57 am

...is now available at [url]http://www.xport1.com;[/url] they just updated their web site (Hotmodz) and you can find some slick LED lights. I might have to try some of those!

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