Project T2's Spinner Case (56K Warning)

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Project: T2's Spinner Case http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/15601055874276f40beed29.gif

(http://www.motherboards.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=100234) That's right T2 is starting a worklog project........"Yes I said it" I am gonna Mod a case. http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif
I have been wanted to do this project for a long time now. I few members have heard me talking about this Project.
Ever since I saw the WICKED fan grill mod by Bill A.K.A mnpctech_guy . It got me thinking about doing a Spinner Case Project.
I and so here we are today starting this fine project by T2.

The Genny Pig today will be a 13-Bay ATX Full Tower Server Case. (that I bought for $9.50) http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif
List of hardware and goodies going into the Project: List
1 Hiper Type-R 580W Modular Power Supply - Chrome
AMD64 3000+ CPU
MSi K8T Neo-V Socket 754 MoBo
ATI X700 Pro 256 AGP
RC Spinner Rim
L.E.D Flame scanner red/chrome
2xL.E.D. License Fasteners
2xRaidMax Rim 80mm Fan Grill
12"/30,5cm Motorized Speaker Spinner
2xSunbeam 80mm Red L.E.D. Anodized Fans
3set Racing Toggle switch plate (chrome/Red)
Coolermaster KHC-L91-U1 HYPER 48 CPU Cooler
LIAN-LI TR-3B 3.5" BLACK DIGITAL LCD
2x80mm Billet grills from www.mnpctech.com (http://www.mnpctech.com)
Patriot 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM (On Order)
Western Digital Raptor WD360GD 36.7GB HD
Logisys RM01 DIY remote 12V controller
1/8" Mirror Clear Acrylic (Vendor pending)
1/8" or smaller Red UV acrylic (Vendor pending)
Color for case is gonna be Candy Apple Red with Metal Flake (Local car paint shop)http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Server-Case.gif


More pictures to come later..............(Stay Tuned) :thumbsup:

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Here are some Pic's that I took http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Case and the Goodies
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Fullgoodies.gif

Side View with the MoBo Tray open
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/mobotrayopen.gif

Chrome and Red Switch Plate
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/switchplate.gif

92mm small Spinner
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Smallspinner.gif

12" woofer Speaker Spinner
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FrontSpinner.gif

Goodies...Again
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Thegoods.gif

More Pic's coming soon :shades:

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w00ts......more pic's today :blurp::thumbsup:

This will be the reset switch
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Switchcloseup.gif

Video card
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/VideoCard.gif

Hiper PSU
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/HiperPSUclose.gif

Skull Led's for the HD and System active meters
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Skulllightsclose.gif

CPU cooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/CPUcooler.gif

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BAM!!!!!
Raidmax Chrome Spokes Grill 80mm (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=111&products_id=1999)
Sunbeam SALF-08-R 80x25mm Red Anodized LED Fan (http://www.svc.com/salf-08-r.html)

Ok.....I have two Options:

Option#1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Frontsampledesignoption1.gif

Option#2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Frontsampledesignoption2.gif

What you you guys&gals think........http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

This is only a Sample color (Red metal flake)

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Here is some pic's I took last night to show the size of the products for the project..

Switch size
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FrtSetupsample.gif
Skull size
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FrtskullView.gif
Reset switch size
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/resetlocation.gif
Spinner size
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/frtviewsample2.gif

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More sweeet pic's :blurp:

I was messing around with some ideas about using a duct and plate.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Spinnersample.gif

And what looks good http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif
Option#1 w/80mm Machined Billet grills
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Topviewsample.gif

Option#2 without 80mm Machined Billet grills
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/topview2.gif

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OMG!!! Updates :haha:

I was messing around with some Pimp rims today (Damit too big) 83mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/pimpinminirims.jpg

I can't stand the bar that goes across the case (plus it was in the way)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidecutlines2.gif

OMG!!! T2 is working with a Dremel http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif:haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FinishedviewCuts.gif

Finished Cuts inside of the case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidecutsfinished.gif

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The inside view of the cuts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insideviewcuts.gif

Here are the cuts for the 80mm fans
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/80mmholecuts.gif

I am getting ready the Cuts for the Spinner side window.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sidespinnerwindow2.gif

More to come......

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Woots!! Updates :haha:

Here is the cuts of the 80mm holes on Top of the case
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/TOP80mmholecuts.gif

Side panel and the top piece Cuts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Panelscuts.gif

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Here is a idea about the LED meters for the front :blurp:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/REDLED.gif

The package http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_razz.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/RedLEDlights.gif

I have to touch up some spots on the cuts (But it is coming together Nicely)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SideVieww-Cuts.gif


Here's the latest clean-up cuts on the back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/back80mmholes.jpg

I cutted out the vent of the upper back piece.
before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/uppercoverpanel.gif

after
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/uppercoverpanel2.gif

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Here is a pic of the side panel that i drilled the holes for the Spinner bracket.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/mountingbracketforSpinner2.gif

Bracket mounted with macking tape removed.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/mountingbracketforSpinner.gif

The Spinner is Mounted :haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/spinnermounted.gif

More on the way............Stay tuned :excited:

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Watch out the Madman is at it Again :haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Workpose.gif

A little taping off and sizing up the Holes :shades:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FrtpanelCut-layout.gif

And the work begains http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_scared.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/mecuttingpanel.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Madmanatwork1.gif

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BAM!!!!!!
I made all the cuts on the Panel (Reset switch/Power Switch/Switch Panel and Spinner Hole)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Panelcuts.gif

Installed the Bling to see how it fits (WOW)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/frtblinginstalled.gif

Front panel with the switches up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Blinginstalled.gif

Close-up view of the BLING!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FrtBling2.gif

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Here is another Pic of the BLING installed on front of the Case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SideandfrtblingView.gif

Here is the Modded LCD fan controller done by Twisted
It looks better IRL as the camera kinda makes it look orangish but it looks good for sure;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC02957Small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC02958Small.jpg

Stay tuned for the next weeks episode (AS THE SPINNER TURNS) :haha:

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Here is the latest updates on the Spinner Mod :blurp:

Ok.....I needed to cut the small spinner housing
First look
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/spinnertube.jpg

I cutted the spinner housing down to fit into the Case body
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/cuttingtube.jpg

Here is where i was marking the holes to be cut
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/panelfrtcut.jpg

T2 in Action :haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/cuttingmetal.jpg

Checking the cuts i just made (Test Fit)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/samplepanelcut.jpg

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BAM!!!!
Isn't it pretty :blurp:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/frtlayout.jpg

Close-up of the cleaned up cuts :shades:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/finishedcuts.jpg

Off to the back of the case for the 80mm fan test fit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/fanlocation.jpg

I installed some U-Channel Trim Molding on the 80mm fan holes (and did a Grill test fit)
BAM!!!! I LOVE IT! :excited:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/backgrills.jpg

More to come...........Stay tuned :thumbsup:

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Ok.....Back on track
First up
Cleaning up the Oval hole where the Power Switch goes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00891.jpg
(Sorry for the Pic) Damn work camera http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00890.jpg

A little work and BAM!!! (That Crap dries Quick)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00895.jpg

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I was checking out the Spinner side panel (DAMIT! the upper cut was to High to the Edge)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00902.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00904.jpg
Lucky ...I have another Case with that side Panel.

Here are the two Panel together
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00901.jpg

I had another sweeet idea :haha: (Added a chrome Frame to the top)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00906.jpg

The layout for the Cut (Alot of corners) http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSC00907.jpg

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Super Update!!!!!
I am upgrading the Cpu/Mobo and Video card for this Project :shades:

My SAPPHIRE PURE Innovation PI-A9RX480 MoBo came in Today
Cpu/Video Card to follow :drool::blurp::excited:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0new1.jpg

CPU Type: Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64/Sempron
DDR Standard: DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Dual Channel Supported: Yes
FSB: 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Maximum Memory Supported: 4GB
Number of DDR Slots: 4x 184pin DDR
PCI Express x1: 2
PCI Express x16: 1
PCI Slots: 2
South Bridge: ATI SB450
Model #: PI-A9RX480


Small update :thumbsup:

I ordered some new parts for the project. w00ts :excited:
SAPPHIRE Radeon X850XT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/14-102-688-03.JPG

$119.99 ($89.99 after $30.00 Mail-In Rebate)

****I bought this Hardware last Year****

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The MaD Man is back at work :haha: (7hours of some sweeet modding)
I did a ruff cut of the upper Square section

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0008.jpg

Cleaned up all the cuts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0007.jpg



Modding In Action (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/?action=view&current=ActionMan.flv)

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I Drilled all the holes for the Panel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0010.jpg

Its time for some 600grt wet sanding :haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0011.jpg

Finished all the sanding
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0012.jpg

I started to put all the Bling back together http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0015.jpg

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I installed the Upper frame and the Spinner (It Looks SWEEEET)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0017.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0018.jpg

I assembled all the pieces to see how they would lined up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0019.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0022.jpg

The panel is sticking out because its temporary installed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0023.jpg


I almost forgot the Memory

I bought some Sweeet Patriot 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400

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The SPINNER in ACTION!!!!!
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/?action=view&current=DSCF0024.flv

Template for cutting the Plexi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0028.jpg

I love a Jigsaw with a Smooth Wood blade (Cuts like butter)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0029.jpg

Clear and UV windows
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0030.jpg

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Installed the UV window (Test Fit)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0032.jpg


The spinner will be hooked up to this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/xoxide_1908_48698784copy.jpg

http://www.xoxide.com/remote-12vdc-relay-kit.html

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I finnialy got my Powder Coated back from the Painter after weeks of DRAMA http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_mad.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0123.jpg

Its Christmas
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0124.jpg

This Stuff is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0125.jpg

Side View
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0127.jpg

Up Close View "BLING"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0128.jpg

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White with Metal Flake is KICK ASS !!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCF0131.jpg

BLING!!!!! I Rivet that sucker and only messed up once :laugh:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/frontpowderview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Backpowderview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SidepowderView1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Backsidepowderview.jpg

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I had to sand down part of the Fleet tabs to fit the Case. :laugh:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/BLINGFLEET.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/leggspowder.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/sidewithleggs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/leggsupclose.jpg

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Just look at it BLING! http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_tongue.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/BLINGX3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sunshinebling.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sunshinebling3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sunshinebling2.jpg

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Here is the pieces together :thumbsup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SIDEBLING2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/HELYEAHBLING.jpg

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And it Has begun http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_mad.gif
I started The Sleeving and Soldering the Switch Wires and the LED's up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Solderbase.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Soldercloseup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/PowerswitchSleeved.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Soldersetup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Solderpoints.jpg

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I had to Solder the Wires while the Led's and the Switch was installed. (It was the only Way) :yuck:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Soldercompleted.jpg

I changed the LED's on the Rocker Switch Panel (old ones fell apart) WTF!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/NewswitchLEDs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/NewswitchLEDs2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/NewswitchLEDs3.jpg

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I am looking into getting a Sweeet Red CPU And GPU Coolers for the Spinner Mod. "Red Theme"

Options: What do you guys think?
CPU
Thermaltake Ruby Orb $39.95
or
Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu LED $39.95
Zalman Fatal1ty FS-C77 $44.95


GPU
Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 $44.95
or
Zalman Fatal1ty FS-V7 $34.95


Its time for some sweeet updates.....:haha::blurp::excited:

First off my supplies came in "I think i got enough" :haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Goodies.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/heatsrinksizes.jpg

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Sleeved some more Fans and installed the upper Fans in the Case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/FanSleeving.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Blingupperfans.jpg

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I spent some time on the Switch Place sleeving and Wiring Hardness Sleeving.
It still doesn't look right to me...........I might be redoing it :shades:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/switchsleeving.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/switchsleeving2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/switchsleeving3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/switchsleeving4.jpg

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TEASER!!!! Switch Plate in Action :haha:

56K WARNING :excited:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/th_DSCF0192.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/?action=view&current=DSCF0192.flv)


I fixed the Switch Plate setup, The LED will only come on when the switch is Active http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
T2's Demo :haha:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/th_SwitchDemo.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/?action=view&current=SwitchDemo.flv)

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First I mounted the Chrome 120mm fan to the front
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/120mmsetup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/120mmfan.jpg

Inside shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidemount.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidemount2.jpg

[THRASHER2]

I installed the Finished Switch Plate to the case :pimpin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Blinginstalled.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Frontswitchinstalled.jpg

Inside View
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sideviewsetup.jpg

MOD ON!

[THRASHER2]

TEASER!!!!! PIC's http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_eek.gifhttp://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_mad.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/baycover2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Blingcloseup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/angleview.jpg

More on the way :pimpin:
I have to Mod the front of the Case where the Drives go "To make them Flush"

[THRASHER2]

Pic's........Pic's.......Pic's and more Pic's :thumbsup:

The new Cpu cooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/CoolerMobo.jpg

This thing is BIG!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Redcooler.jpg

Installed Cooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/newcooler2.jpg

Really BIG!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/newcooler.jpg

[THRASHER2]

I put two more Chrome fan grills on the inside "for DOULBE BLING"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidefangrills.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidegrills2.jpg

Side view the the Mod "Installing the mobo was a PAIN"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/insidepics.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Set-upshot.jpg

[THRASHER2]

THE SPINNER LIVES!!!!!


This weekend I started work on the Front Bezel.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Bezelwork1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/uppersandarea.jpg

Stleathing the Upper DVD Burner
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Bezelwork3.jpg

[THRASHER2]

The Sweeet Red feet were coming off evertime I moved the case.
So I had to Bolt them down to the case http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Footwork.jpg

Next I was setting up the Lights
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/lightsetup.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/lightsetup2.jpg

I had to modd the Ballast to use the front Switches
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/LightMod.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Here is the light show http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/lightsetup3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/darksetup3.jpg

Here is a shot of the Upper red fans
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/topfanwlights.jpg

Lights in the case on with the outer Lights off
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/frontlights.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/casetemplights.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/anglesetup2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/backlightview.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Next is the wiring of the Spinner :thumbsup:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Spinnerwiring.jpg

I modded the Wireless Remote for the Spinnner
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/RemoteMod1.jpg

[THRASHER2]

I changed out the UV window with a clear window http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Clearwindow.jpg

And here is the BADASS Spinner in Action :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucf4ijlX9zI

[THRASHER2]

The SPINNER at the Buy.com LanParty
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/251/spinneratlaparty2cy4.jpg

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/559/spinneratlanpartydu5.jpg

It is a BLAST!

[THRASHER2]

Here is the Showcase Photo :pimpin:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SpinnerShowcasePic.jpg




Thanks

[THRASHER2]

Publication in a french magazine (hardware/tuning and cooling), "PC-Assemblage" http://www.motherboards.org/forums/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif

BIG THANKS GOES TO Geheimnis
http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/4997/sanstitre2ay0.jpg

[westy87]

Awesome Work!!!!!!!!

[Schwarz]

Yah i've seen that case before :)
Its cool that you posted all the steps to doing the case mod.
Its pretty detailed though I have to admit I haven't read the whole thing lol but like I said its not the first time I see your spinner case mod :p

[THRASHER2]

Yah i've seen that case before :)
Its cool that you posted all the steps to doing the case mod.
Its pretty detailed though I have to admit I haven't read the whole thing lol but like I said its not the first time I see your spinner case mod :p
I have it posted on a few Forums http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/thumbs2.gif

[darkorb]

nice dude, yea iv also seen it before, very nice

what parts u got in that?

[Schwarz]

I might have seen it on xyzcomputing back in the days I think.
Anyways thats where I've seen you for the first time.

[slugbug]

I've seen this posted on a few forums. Awesome work T2 :icon_tiphat:

[THRASHER2]

The Spinner will be getting a Upgrade before the newegg lanParty

I will be using my Q6600 or the X6800ES CPU ;)

Fatal1ty abit FP-IN9 SLI Motherboard
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/13-127-022-03.jpg
2X MSI NX8600GT-T2D256E OC GeForce 8600GT 256MB


http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/14-127-286-03.jpg

I will be replacing the Stock coolers with the ZALMAN FC-ZV9 FATAL1TY DUAL HEATPIPE VGA COOLERs
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1966_34775815

[Xero (1)ne]

I like how the pcb is red for both the video card and mobo. What's the LED color for the cooler?

I assume you will be burning these up with some mad clocks? :twisted:

[THRASHER2]

I like how the pcb is red for both the video card and mobo. What's the LED color for the cooler?

I assume you will be burning these up with some mad clocks? :twisted:The cooler Led color is Red ;-)

[tomato]

Nice Thrasher2. Looking forward to seeing the pics of the finished product ;)

[THRASHER2]

BLING!!!!!!!
Here are the Front pieces Buffed and Polished

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1687.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1696.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1695.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1694.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1693.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1692.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1690.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/DSCN1689.jpg

[stlava]

Wow the finish on those parts looks amazing! I can't wait to see them installed.

[THRASHER2]

Graphic cards are ready to Go ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/P1000797.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/P1000799.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/P1000798.jpg

[THRASHER2]

T2 will be PIMPIN' OUT! the Spinner project http://www.forumapex.com/images/smilies/evil.gif

http://www.forumapex.com/imgcache/1566.png (http://www.forumapex.com/imgcache/1566.png)

Sponsors
Thermaltake (thermaltake Power Express 650w)
Elric (Doc) Phares from Motherboards.org (Swiftech one-off GPU cooler named the "X2")

More Sponsors coming.....


Web sites Sponsors
Gamepyre.com
Motherboards.org


Things that will new in the upgrading:
ATI 3870 X2 (It's RED)
Swiftech one-off GPU cooler named the "X2"
thermaltake Power Express 650w with Chrome front plate
80mm Black Ice Micro High Performance Radiator
XSPC DC1000 Water Pump or a db-1 Compact 12v pump
magicool 3 port Plexi/AGB Reservoir or a EK-Multioption RES 150 Rev2
Side Spinner Cover (New style)
PIMPIN Emblem that goes on the side

[PP Mguire]

What happend to the other mod?

[Goliath182]

Why a 3870 X2? Thats a pretty underpowered card.

[THRASHER2]

What happend to the other mod?The other Mod will not get done before NVISON08

The Spinner will be done ;-)

[THRASHER2]

Why a 3870 X2? Thats a pretty underpowered card.I have two of those cards and I am using one of them for this Mod.
Nvidia doesn't make to many Red Cards for this Board
(Plus I am using a BAD ASS GPU water Block for this card)

Pic's coming Soon ;-)

[THRASHER2]

I finally had time to take some Pic's of the Project ;-)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Spinnerlayout1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Spinnerlayout3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sideview.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Here are some pic's of the BLING!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Spinnerlayout2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SidePanel.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Spinnerlayout4.jpg

[THRASHER2]

PIMPIN Emblem
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/PIMPINemblem.jpg

GPU Block
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/GPUBlock.jpg

ATI 3870 X2 Card
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/ATI3870X2.jpg

[THRASHER2]

GOODIES I bought today:



Black Ice Pro Compact High Performance Radiator 120mm
EK-Multioption RES 150 Rev 2
XSPC Laing DDC-1T/1TPlus MCP-350/355 Acrylic Replacement Top
Bitspower Mini DDC Water Tank Pump Top - Laing DDC-1T/1TPlus MCP-350/355

[Sadasius]

Love your build. It is obvious it had a lot of attention to detail and TLC. Good stuff.

[bobletman]

DUDE u always do the best mods. You are insane. Cant wait to see this one finished and see what you come up with next.

[jellyrole]

Awesome case! Can't wait for the next one!!!

[THRASHER2]

More stuff is coming every day **W00T**

Sweeeet UV Red Tubing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/UVRedhose.jpg

Swiftech MCP355 Pump
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SwiftechMCP355Pump.jpg

OCZ Memory Cooler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/OCZmemorycooler.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Here is the Swiftech MCP355 out of the box
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SwiftechMCP355Pump2.jpg

Bitspower DDC Mini Water Tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/BitspowerDDCMiniWaterTank.jpg

120mm Radiator
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/120mmRad.jpg

(Thermaltake 650watt PSU) I sent the PSU housing to a Custom Chrome place
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Thermaltake650wattPSU.jpg

[THRASHER2]

BLING! BLING! Thermaltake 650watt PSU CHROMED

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Chromecoverfrt.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Chromecover2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Chromecover.jpg

[THRASHER2]

More BLING!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Chromecoverside.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/ThermaltakeChromed2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Chromecoverback.jpg

[THRASHER2]

On to the Pump and Goodies

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/BitspowerMiniWaterTankAsm.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/bitpowertankandpumpfitting.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/bitpowertankandpumpasm.jpg

[Methious]

Dude that's like insane! Nice mod!

[Sadasius]

Nice chrome job on the PSU. Also is that Fesser UV red tubing?

[THRASHER2]

Nice chrome job on the PSU. Also is that Fesser UV red tubing?Thanks guys :icon_tiphat: And yes it is Fesser UV red tubing

[THRASHER2]

Here is the GPU water block installed :icon_tiphat:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SwiftechGPUwaterblock1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SwiftechGPUwaterblock.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/SwiftechGPUwaterblock3.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Leak testing

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Leaktest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/watertankTest.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Here is the MASS wiring I had to hide ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/spinnerwiring-1.jpg

[Sadasius]

That's not too bad. At least you have everything sleeved already. I have seen much worse situations where you basically want to torch the dang thing and run away screaming! You seem to have a nice compartment there that is indented to hide it all. Should not be too much trouble. Good job on this build so far. Looks purty! :icon_tiphat:

[THRASHER2]

Here are some up close shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/spinnerview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/spinnerchromeview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/spinnerchrome2view.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/sideupperviewcompleted.jpg

[THRASHER2]

Some Finished Pic's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Frontviewcompleted.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Frontview3completed.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/RightSideview.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sideviewcompleted.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/Sideview-1.jpg

[THRASHER2]

All finished a put in a Frame :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/T2sspinnercasemod800x600.jpg

[Sadasius]

tsk tsk :naughty: Your power cord to your mobo is not sleeved! Everything else looks awesome though.

[THRASHER2]

Here is the Pic of the Spinner at NVISION08 LanParty
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/NVISION08/SpinnerMod.jpg

Video from NVISION08 (I made The Top 10)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/th_MOV03F.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/Worklog/?action=view&current=MOV03F.flv)

[Sadasius]

Good job in coming in the top 10. I wonder how DarthBeavis's Daywalker project scored. I love that res he had in there. But the rest looked awful with too damn many color combination's.

[THRASHER2]

I went to the Showdown Lan2008 in San Jose over the weekend!

Showdown California
September 19th-21st

http://www.showdownlan.com/images2/home-mainimage.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/SpinnerModSD2008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/Spinnerwinner.jpg

And the Winner of the CaseMod Contest is..........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/CaseModwinner.jpg

WOOTS!

[THRASHER2]

Here are a few cases at the Lan ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/Redcase.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/Redcase2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/cratecase.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/plexicase.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/spikedcase.jpg

The winner got this

SLAPPA will offer the grand prize winner of each Showdown LAN case mod contest a $250 gift certificate that can be used to purchase ultra-cool products at SLAPPA.com, including laptop bags, headphone cases, and CD/DVD cases (we'll also include a photograph of the winning rig from each Showdown LAN in upcoming issues of PC Gamer and Maximum PC magazines).

Here are some more pic's from the show

[THRASHER2]

I would like to thank all the Sponsors and web-sites for helping me with the support and great Products.


http://www.crucial.com/images/crucial_logo.gif
And Special thanks goes to Jeremy from Crucial for the BLING!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/THRASHER2/ShowDown2008/RedLEDTracers.jpg