Sleeper PC - Red Flake Interior - Page 2

TERRA Operative · 19th July 2012, 5:44 PM

The paint will harden over a week. It dries overnight, but takes a lot longer to actually harden.

Also, leave the floppy bay blanking plates out for the extra sleeper/second hand/salvaged computer look.

cdtoaster · 19th July 2012, 6:01 PM

i did something similar with an old case for my retro PC, made all the interior red and exterior black. had to do it outside and the paint job came out bad. after the effort of dismantling the case, sanding it all down, undercoats, plastic primer etc i was pretty mad

TERRA Operative · 19th July 2012, 8:17 PM

Too much dust in the air?

Ghetto protip: As long as humidity isn't a problem, painting after rain will ensure there is hardly any dust in the air.

Master__09 · 20th July 2012, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Still gonna go for the giant heat sink idea. Cutting bottom holes today for the three intake fans.

Master__09 · 20th July 2012, 5:07 PM

So I've decided on this. Keeps in with the "sleeper" idea, tying in the car theme nicely. I also have a bunch of VZ Commodore "V8" badges sitting here on my desk, I'm sure that they'll be put to good use once I order this cooler.

cdtoaster · 20th July 2012, 7:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TERRA Operative

Too much dust in the air?

Ghetto protip: As long as humidity isn't a problem, painting after rain will ensure there is hardly any dust in the air.

yeah, then i made it worse by trying to put more paint on it to cover it up, it became too thick causing it to crack when it dried. the rain thing sounds like a good tip

the3coopers · 21st July 2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cdtoaster

yeah, then i made it worse by trying to put more paint on it to cover it up, it became too thick causing it to crack when it dried. the rain thing sounds like a good tip

The trick to painting things (unless you really are a pro with proper equipment) is to spray thin coats and let them dry between coats. Thick is BAD

If you use automotive spray (eg duplicolor) which has a thinners base rather than normal household enamel (turps base) you won't have the long drying times and much less problems with dust and drips.

TERRA Operative · 21st July 2012, 10:40 AM

A hair dryer on the object you want to paint (if it's cold) will help the paint do it's thing too.

sammy_b0i · 21st July 2012, 8:04 PM

I'd definitely be doing the 3 x 120mm fan holes at the bottom for intake, just make sure you whack some filter over them, this one for example. Magnetic to the underside of the case where no one will see it, just saves the dust.

Timbojones0123 · 7th August 2012, 1:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Master__09

At the moment most cables are smooshed above the optical drive.

Hard drives are full of bad sectors and will be replaced soon.

Yeah, the fans aren't even supported at the moment.
I will be doing a lot of drilling and cutting soon, and I'll be getting a nice big fan for the front, as well cutting some room for an exhaust fan at the rear.

That or go liquid cooling.

Liquid cooling would be a waste of money on those components. Would need at least a minor update to everything to justify the cost of it all.

Master__09 · 15th August 2012, 11:59 AM

New PSU, HDD and GPU are on their way

Also had a dream of melting my GPU last night. It was pretty realistic.. Really need to do more to this build.

Master__09 · 18th August 2012, 12:13 AM

At a LAN, just casually NOT blending in with the sea of HAFs and Armour+s.

Master__09 · 22nd August 2012, 5:56 PM

So I was going to get the Coolermaster V8, but at the last moment I changed my mind and went for the more savage looking Thermaltake SpinQ - VT.

Thing only JUST clears the inside width of the case.

Moptimus · 22nd August 2012, 6:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Master__09

So I was going to get the Coolermaster V8, but at the last moment I changed my mind and went for the more savage looking Thermaltake SpinQ - VT.

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Thing only JUST clears the inside width of the case.

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So excited about the new purchase you open it in the car? Like your style.

MR CHILLED · 22nd August 2012, 9:51 PM

I reckon I used to have that exact same beige case back in the day....probably talking 12-15 years ago now. One of my first iirc.

19th July 2012, 5:44 PM	#16
TERRA Operative Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Niraikanai Posts: 6,546	The paint will harden over a week. It dries overnight, but takes a lot longer to actually harden. Also, leave the floppy bay blanking plates out for the extra sleeper/second hand/salvaged computer look. __________________ I DO NOT support internet filtering!!! Tereno Empireo Rapidmova Reakcii Armeo Check out my Youtube channel!

19th July 2012, 6:01 PM	#17
cdtoaster Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,428	i did something similar with an old case for my retro PC, made all the interior red and exterior black. had to do it outside and the paint job came out bad. after the effort of dismantling the case, sanding it all down, undercoats, plastic primer etc i was pretty mad __________________ There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible. - Henry Ford

19th July 2012, 8:17 PM	#18
TERRA Operative Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Niraikanai Posts: 6,546	Too much dust in the air? Ghetto protip: As long as humidity isn't a problem, painting after rain will ensure there is hardly any dust in the air. __________________ I DO NOT support internet filtering!!! Tereno Empireo Rapidmova Reakcii Armeo Check out my Youtube channel!

20th July 2012, 10:03 AM	#19
Master__09 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 68	Thanks for the feedback guys. Still gonna go for the giant heat sink idea. Cutting bottom holes today for the three intake fans. __________________ "Ghetto" is just a way of saying "yeah, shit, I ran out of money, so excuse the 10 billion cable ties.."

20th July 2012, 5:07 PM	#20
Master__09 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 68	So I've decided on this. Keeps in with the "sleeper" idea, tying in the car theme nicely. I also have a bunch of VZ Commodore "V8" badges sitting here on my desk, I'm sure that they'll be put to good use once I order this cooler. __________________ "Ghetto" is just a way of saying "yeah, shit, I ran out of money, so excuse the 10 billion cable ties.."

21st July 2012, 10:40 AM	#23
TERRA Operative Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Niraikanai Posts: 6,546	A hair dryer on the object you want to paint (if it's cold) will help the paint do it's thing too. __________________ I DO NOT support internet filtering!!! Tereno Empireo Rapidmova Reakcii Armeo Check out my Youtube channel!

15th August 2012, 11:59 AM	#26
Master__09 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 68	New PSU, HDD and GPU are on their way Also had a dream of melting my GPU last night. It was pretty realistic.. Really need to do more to this build. __________________ "Ghetto" is just a way of saying "yeah, shit, I ran out of money, so excuse the 10 billion cable ties.."

18th August 2012, 12:13 AM	#27
Master__09 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 68	At a LAN, just casually NOT blending in with the sea of HAFs and Armour+s. __________________ "Ghetto" is just a way of saying "yeah, shit, I ran out of money, so excuse the 10 billion cable ties.."

22nd August 2012, 5:56 PM	#28
Master__09 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Adelaide Posts: 68	So I was going to get the Coolermaster V8, but at the last moment I changed my mind and went for the more savage looking Thermaltake SpinQ - VT. Thing only JUST clears the inside width of the case. __________________ "Ghetto" is just a way of saying "yeah, shit, I ran out of money, so excuse the 10 billion cable ties.."

22nd August 2012, 9:51 PM	#30
MR CHILLED D'oh! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Keep it up! :D Posts: 90,011	I reckon I used to have that exact same beige case back in the day....probably talking 12-15 years ago now. One of my first iirc. __________________ Co2 is weightless apparently. Be careful what you vote for. Howard on the economy: ''When the Prime Minister and the Treasurer and others tell you that the Australian economy is doing better than most – they are right,'' Asked how cash payments of baby bonus and school bonus are any different, Opposition Leader tony abbott says 'well look, they just are.'