HAF 922 MOD...

Want to show off that smoking system or your latest creation?
Post Reply
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

Hello all, I finished this mod about 2 weeks ago and just wanted to post to see what you guys/gals think..(Anything I could of done better)...I went with the bold Orange so I call it Orange Crush....lol.....Any way I painted the side panels Satin Black and covered the HAF logo as I did not like it and added the clear side window with a 120mm fan....I wanna replace the ribbon cable for the cd/dvd rom to a round cable for a cleaner look..Thanx for taking a look...... :)

Scott

Image

Image
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
User avatar
XstollieX
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Posts: 1641
Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:51 am
Contact:

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by XstollieX »

That's pretty slick, I was worried about how the orange would look but I like it. Nice job!
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

XstollieX wrote:That's pretty slick, I was worried about how the orange would look but I like it. Nice job!

Thank you....Much appreciated....... :mrgreen:

Scott
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
User avatar
Major_A
Legit Extremist
Legit Extremist
Posts: 3793
Joined: Tue May 15, 2007 2:11 pm
Location: Houston, TX

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by Major_A »

Fold and tape/zip tie the IDE cable to make it less noticeable. Or you can always pick up an IDE to SATA adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product

This thing is less than $10 on Monoprice but I can't link to them due to server maintenance.
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

Major_A wrote:Fold and tape/zip tie the IDE cable to make it less noticeable. Or you can always pick up an IDE to SATA adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product

This thing is less than $10 on Monoprice but I can't link to them due to server maintenance.

Thanks for the tip about using tape to tidy up that ribbon..That will take care of the ribbon nicely....DUH, did not think about that :oops: ......Thank you for the link to that adapter also,I might have a use for that someday... :)

Scott
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
fischfry
Legit User
Legit User
Posts: 8
Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:26 pm

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by fischfry »

sweet case
i_timotheus
Legit User
Legit User
Posts: 7
Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:24 pm

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by i_timotheus »

great work!
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

fischfry wrote:sweet case
i_timotheus wrote:great work!

Thank you very much....Going to be doing another case soon for a new build......Its a little addicting... :lol: :axe:

Scott
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
User avatar
Major_A
Legit Extremist
Legit Extremist
Posts: 3793
Joined: Tue May 15, 2007 2:11 pm
Location: Houston, TX

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by Major_A »

What kind of paint did you use? Did you use spray cans or actual paint and a gravity feed gun? If spray paint what brand and type (example: Krylon Fusion)? How long did you let it dry before putting the case back together?

I'm asking because I've sprayed a few interior cases with Rustoleum Flat Black and the coats were uneven as hell. This was allowing the case/paint to dry upwards of a week. If you are like me you let the paint dry in the air but with the humidity here in Texas it's hard to keep it from running.
Parelem
Legit User
Legit User
Posts: 11
Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:27 pm

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by Parelem »

I like that color scheme, not something you see often
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

Major_A wrote:What kind of paint did you use? Did you use spray cans or actual paint and a gravity feed gun? If spray paint what brand and type (example: Krylon Fusion)? How long did you let it dry before putting the case back together?

I'm asking because I've sprayed a few interior cases with Rustoleum Flat Black and the coats were uneven as hell. This was allowing the case/paint to dry upwards of a week. If you are like me you let the paint dry in the air but with the humidity here in Texas it's hard to keep it from running.

I just used regular KRYLON INDOOR/OUTDOOR paint....And I did it with spray cans...(pita) IM looking into getting a paint gun,already have a compresser for the next time I do this so it will be easier...I sanded the interior down with 60 grit paper with a sander,and sanded some by hand...That roughed up the interior good,then the outside of the case I sanded it down with with the same grit paper...Almost down to the bare metal....Then I put 3 thing coats of primer on it,inside and out....Used RUST-OLEUM automobile primer..I waited 1 day for that to dry...Then I put 4 coats of the Orange gloss on....I waited about 12 hours between coats....Same for the Sating Black side panels....After the last coat of Orange and the Black I waited 1 full day then put 3-4 coats of KRYLON CRYTAL-CLEAR GLOSS on it....That took another 2 days...Then I waited 1 day and put it back together....The clear coat works very well, I did not chip any paint putting it back together...I wet sanded that between coats to get the finish very smooth... I used 2000 grit auto paper....

I had a little trouble with the Orange running in a few spots,but was able to sand it out....I did it inside,but it was humid here,after I got done with a coat I used fans blowing on it to get to dry quicker...So it took about 1 week to get it done and up and running....I used a lot of spray cans....I lost count..... :mrgreen:


Scott
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
Nivekt
Legit User
Legit User
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:13 pm

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by Nivekt »

Very nice.
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

Parelem wrote:I like that color scheme, not something you see often
Nivekt wrote:Very nice.
Thank you...The black and Orange were my H.S. colors so it grew on me and is one of my favorite color schemes, as you can see.... :drinkers:


Scott
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
User avatar
jedihobbit
Legit Fanatic
Legit Fanatic
Posts: 187
Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:57 pm
Location: Central VA, USA

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by jedihobbit »

Was getting ready to start a work log when I caught this thread. Like most I would have thought the colors wouldn't do except for Halloween!!! However the way you did it really, rally looks good! =D> So are there any updates from this origianl posting as I'd be interested in more pix. :supz:
DreamCatcher v4.0 DOA >> SG01 Evo, TA790GXE, PII X4 945 (AQ H2O Cooled), BFG GTX280 H2OC, Seagate 7200.10 ST380815AS 80GB, 2 x WD5000KSs, TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF, MODU82+ EMD525AWT, XP Home SP2
Kermit v4.0 VIRUSed >> Ultra MX6, 785GM-E65, PII X4 955 @ 3.70GHZ(air), XFX GTX285, Raptor X, F3-12800CL7D-2GBPI, OCZ700MXSP ModXStream Pro, XP Home SP2
Oz1a v2.0 >> XFX MDA72P7509 750a, PI X2 8870BE @ 3.00GHZ(air), 2 x XFX GTS250, WD 250GB, F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK, Tt TR2 600W, XP Pro SP3
User avatar
InspectahACE
Legit Extremist
Legit Extremist
Posts: 1776
Joined: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:25 pm
Location: Las Vegas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by InspectahACE »

TexasScott wrote:Thank you...The black and Orange were my H.S. colors so it grew on me and is one of my favorite color schemes, as you can see.... :drinkers:
That's funny..those were my high school colors too lol...hope you used one of those handle grip tools that pop on top of spray cans. Can't imagine the cramps and pain without one of those
i9-9900k | ASUS Maximus XI Hero | ASUS Strix RTX 2070 Super | 32GB G.Skill Trident RGB DDR4-3600 | Cooler Master ML360L AIO | Seagate Firecuda 510 1TB NVME SSD | Tt ToughPower RGB 850W PSU | Sound Blaster Z | LL PC-O11 Dynamic | ASUS Gladius II Mouse | ASUS Strix Scope RX| ASUS VG259QMM 24" 240hz monitor | Windows 11 Pro
User avatar
TexasScott
Legit Aficionado
Legit Aficionado
Posts: 52
Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 1:50 pm
Location: South Texas

Re: HAF 922 MOD...

Post by TexasScott »

jedihobbit wrote:Was getting ready to start a work log when I caught this thread. Like most I would have thought the colors wouldn't do except for Halloween!!! However the way you did it really, rally looks good! =D> So are there any updates from this origianl posting as I'd be interested in more pix. :supz:
InspectahACE wrote:
TexasScott wrote:Thank you...The black and Orange were my H.S. colors so it grew on me and is one of my favorite color schemes, as you can see.... :drinkers:
That's funny..those were my high school colors too lol...hope you used one of those handle grip tools that pop on top of spray cans. Can't imagine the cramps and pain without one of those

Yes I have updated pics of this case except everything in the case was swapped out and Im running whats in my sig...Did more cable management and added some more lighting...

http://forums.legitreviews.com/about15415-500.html

My hands were killing me painting this thing as I just sprayed it with regular spray paint cans :roll: ...I have a air compressor,just waiting to buy a paint gun now...Then I have an excuse to buy a new case.. :finga:

Thanks for the comments guys

Scott
Case:Cooler Master HAF 922
Mobo: Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T [email protected]
Ram: G. Skill Rip Jaws-- 4gigs DDR3 1600MHz
Gpu: XFX 5870@900/1300
Psu: Silverstone 850w 80+Silver--Modular
Cooler--- Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler
Hdd----2-Samsung Spinpoint F1 320gb IN RAID0
LightScribe------dvd/cd rom player
Lamptron Fan Controller
Post Reply