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Little Modded Antec

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:56 pm
by rat6fink
Recently did a little modding to my case, and I thought I'd share...Enjoy!
Rubber-covered jig feet.  Had to do this cuz the table that the case sits on is recessed, and the case needs a little more altitude.
Rubber-covered jig feet. Had to do this cuz the table that the case sits on is recessed, and the case needs a little more altitude.
The beauty of painter's tape...
The beauty of painter's tape...
Let the games begin!
Let the games begin!

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:03 pm
by rat6fink
Finished back panel...
Finished back panel...
Front side
Front side
Top view...
Top view...
Wasn't a major mod, but it made something unique...

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:47 pm
by bubba
Looks good :)

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:53 pm
by rat6fink
bubba wrote:Looks good :)
Thank ya Bubba!

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:46 am
by Sporg
That's a nice touch to the case. Definitely gives it a unique look.

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:47 pm
by rat6fink
Added a new Corsair power supply, and tried my hand at some cable sleeving....

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:03 pm
by skier
case looks like it came out well, and seems like it didn't take much effort either since it's all exterior!

as for the cabling, gotta learn sometime :) i've not cabled sleeved myself but looks like the cabling itself is what looks bad (it looks like the sleeves are made for several wires/sleeve such as molex cabling), also what made you go with green for the sleeving color?

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:15 pm
by rat6fink
Thanks, man. It's not that hard, just time comsuming, especially if you make a mistake (had one "oops" and had to break out the soldering iron). I got some UV lights coming for it, and some new fans. Plus got a new hold down plate on its way for my new water block. When that happens, UV coolant will be runnin thru...Plus I like green 8)

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:17 pm
by skier
rat6fink wrote:Thanks, man. It's not that hard, just time comsuming, especially if you make a mistake (had one "oops" and had to break out the soldering iron). I got some UV lights coming for it, and some new fans. Plus got a new hold down plate on its way for my new water block. When that happens, UV coolant will be runnin thru...Plus I like green 8)
then all the power to ya, was just curious because it was the only green i saw in the build lol

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:24 pm
by rat6fink
As soon as can get some more sleeving, there will be more...gonna do the PCI cables, SATAs, and any others I can find.....the blue Sapphire logo on the 5770 might throw off the UV thing though ](*,)

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:08 pm
by rat6fink
For our next installment, we're making a mounting bracket for the coolant reservoir...It'll cradle the res, and bolt directly to the HD cage, made from aluminum and a few bolts...Most work was done with a Dremel, except for the 2 large holes, which could've been done with the proper cutters (working in a machine shop has certain fringe benefits)...unfortunately, I haven't got the new radiator in yet, so the mounted photos will have to wait a couple days (the res has to be mounted before plumbing with tubing).
The three pieces, before paint and riveting.
The three pieces, before paint and riveting.
Hi-Lox and nuts...For a clean and fresh look....
Hi-Lox and nuts...For a clean and fresh look....
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Applying primer...Aluminum can't be painted unless the surface is prepped...NASTY stuff, hence the gloves...
Applying primer...Aluminum can't be painted unless the surface is prepped...NASTY stuff, hence the gloves...
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Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:10 pm
by rat6fink
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Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:45 pm
by rat6fink
Here's the pic of the new mount...
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Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 9:10 pm
by bubba
Looking good :)

Re: Little Modded Antec

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 2:04 pm
by rat6fink
Thank ya Bubba...The cables need some love, though...Took your advice too, and got some Scythe fans..WWAAYYY quieter!!!!