[Worklog] Project X1

MrSmith · 3rd December 2005, 9:35 PM

Ive got holidays, so Im starting this worklog on a generic case I purchased a while back, It reminds me of a Lian Li for some reason

Anywho, All ive done is cut out the existing fan grill for a fan hole.

Pics:
http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/X1-1.jpg
http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-2.jpg
http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-3.jpg
http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-4.jpg

Fan hole:
http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-5.jpg
http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-6.jpg

Rational · 3rd December 2005, 9:56 PM

try and get rid of those irregular holes. Otherwise: good work, im interested to see how this works out.

Ignignort · 3rd December 2005, 10:00 PM

any ideas on what more may come of this case?

Need some pics of the interor

afrokiller · 3rd December 2005, 10:19 PM

You should really try and cut those irregularities, than it would look much better.

MrSmith · 4th December 2005, 12:23 AM

Woops forgot to mention, Im sanding them down, I cut out the honeycomb mesh, but havnt sanded it yet.. Sorry guys, should have said

Alright, whats to come:
- Fan hole on top, and sanding current one
- Neon switch, custom fan controller on front panel

Havnt really thourght of too much, I need ideas from you!

Jenova · 4th December 2005, 12:58 AM

why not do a lcd mod ?? or mayb an etching ??
they always work out good

MrSmith · 4th December 2005, 1:24 AM

Yeh, well I would dude, but as I said I'm still in school, and I just dont have 300 bucks lying around.... And nothing to etch lol (no window)

thanks for the idea though

Jenova · 4th December 2005, 3:02 AM

hahah what u mean $300
get a dse one its like $40 (character one ) or a 7" lcd off ebay for like $100

and get a peice of perspect and etch taht and imbed it into somwhere

MrSmith · 4th December 2005, 2:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenova

hahah what u mean $300
get a dse one its like $40 (character one ) or a 7" lcd off ebay for like $100

and get a peice of perspect and etch taht and imbed it into somwhere

Woops, thourt you meant to LCD screens

EDIT: I could use the screen to display system temps

3rd December 2005, 9:35 PM	#1
MrSmith Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nor perth Posts: 2,391	[Worklog] Project X1 Ive got holidays, so Im starting this worklog on a generic case I purchased a while back, It reminds me of a Lian Li for some reason Anywho, All ive done is cut out the existing fan grill for a fan hole. Pics: http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/X1-1.jpg http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-2.jpg http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-3.jpg http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-4.jpg Fan hole: http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-5.jpg http://www.thraxx.buildtolearn.net/x1/x1-6.jpg __________________ [X2 4200+, Asus 8600GT Silent, 1gb, modded Antec Plusview2] [Dell i6400/1.83Ghz C2D, 1gb ddr2, 256mb X1400] [Middlesbrough FC, Fremantle Dockers, Perth Glory] [Myspace, trades] \|\|Dr. Pepper Club Member #001\|\|

3rd December 2005, 10:00 PM	#3
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3rd December 2005, 10:19 PM	#4
afrokiller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane Goodtrades: 8 Posts: 1,320	You should really try and cut those irregularities, than it would look much better. __________________ People i have traded with: Danske, D r M u t l e y, mooiamacow, Eds, Quantum Flux, Iron_resolve, pomdomz and MUTMAN OCAU CREATIVE owners Club Last edited by afrokiller; 3rd December 2005 at 10:20 PM.

4th December 2005, 12:23 AM	#5
MrSmith Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nor perth Posts: 2,391	Woops forgot to mention, Im sanding them down, I cut out the honeycomb mesh, but havnt sanded it yet.. Sorry guys, should have said Alright, whats to come: - Fan hole on top, and sanding current one - Neon switch, custom fan controller on front panel Havnt really thourght of too much, I need ideas from you! __________________ [X2 4200+, Asus 8600GT Silent, 1gb, modded Antec Plusview2] [Dell i6400/1.83Ghz C2D, 1gb ddr2, 256mb X1400] [Middlesbrough FC, Fremantle Dockers, Perth Glory] [Myspace, trades] \|\|Dr. Pepper Club Member #001\|\|

4th December 2005, 1:24 AM	#7
MrSmith Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: nor perth Posts: 2,391	Yeh, well I would dude, but as I said I'm still in school, and I just dont have 300 bucks lying around.... And nothing to etch lol (no window) thanks for the idea though __________________ [X2 4200+, Asus 8600GT Silent, 1gb, modded Antec Plusview2] [Dell i6400/1.83Ghz C2D, 1gb ddr2, 256mb X1400] [Middlesbrough FC, Fremantle Dockers, Perth Glory] [Myspace, trades] \|\|Dr. Pepper Club Member #001\|\|

3rd December 2005, 9:56 PM	#2
Rational Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,489	try and get rid of those irregular holes. Otherwise: good work, im interested to see how this works out.

4th December 2005, 12:58 AM	#6
Jenova Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 589	why not do a lcd mod ?? or mayb an etching ?? they always work out good

4th December 2005, 3:02 AM	#8
Jenova Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 589	hahah what u mean $300 get a dse one its like $40 (character one ) or a 7" lcd off ebay for like $100 and get a peice of perspect and etch taht and imbed it into somwhere