Its getting to around 55c under full load sat on a chair beside me. When it goes under the telly I can expect to see another 9c on top of that due to the restricitve space its in. Thats above my comfort zone really. And although Its playing music fine, once I have an ariel plugged in and I'm recordi...

Its getting to around 55c under full load sat on a chair beside me. When it goes under the telly I can expect to see another 9c on top of that due to the restricitve space its in. Thats above my comfort zone really. And although Its playing music fine, once I have an ariel plugged in and I'm recordi...

Well this weekend I did not have much time to get much works done, been out protesting... Next weekend is looking pretty limited for time as well. By the time I got back I was pretty knackered... lots of time on my feet. I did put in a few hours on the software side, and I got good news and bad news...

I'm playing around with a sony psone lcd screen for the front of my case. Got it for 20GBP on fleabay and its aa easy wiring job to get it working. Running it on a matrox G200pci graphics card with powerstrip, 6gbp of fleabay. The res is 768x576i (pal version) or 640x480i (ntsc) Its 5' in size so wi...

I can see your skills improving picture to picture... A bit of patience and you will have that perfect.

Spot on. Its going to look brilliant. You must be excited!

A sever hyphe I am eager to see where you get to next on this build. Plastics are a bitch to form, but from what I have read, its a practice thing. I took the cowards road out and kept my design to flat pieces. It looks like you didn't apply enough heat. (cause having read less than 10 guides and be...

Here are the last few shots of the project as it stands at the end of the weekend. I'm a bit disapointed with my progress, But I had to take frequent naps today. In my defense I am stuggling with the cold, though the drink did have a devastating effect on my effectiveness today. What I did get done ...

I did get too drunk... waay to drunk! Tried to make the back band, which was to be from an L shaped bit of Alu... Big mistake! It requires cutting and shaping and either my calcs are out, my skills are blunted or it was a daft idea. I'm scrapping the L anyway, but got to go to the harware store and ...

First things forst, you can have a look in your bios to see what voltage adjustments the board will allow you. If the bios supports it you can start dropping just the vcore voltage a bit at a time. Then run prime95 or some other loading software (Folding at home perhaps) and check that the chip stay...

A very quick update... Was going to finish the case before I added these images, but I got a bit over excited and started the update. I just completed 2 of 3 of the anodised "bands" that finish the case lid. The result is exacly what I hoped for! Dont know how long the next one and the facia will ta...

Had considered that Endo, I've got an 8mm Akasa heatsink that would just about fit. The potential problems I percieved were 1. The Sony heatsink cools the CPU, GPU and Memory. Clearly using one heatsink is cost effective in manufacturing for Sony. As there are likely to be inconsitancies in depth be...

Yangster.. Is that the reed switch your talking about? Glad to hear it works.. Didn't really doubt it would. Now for the fun bit, you out with the bondo then to fill in the power switch? Updated my project now, but that reed switch idea has been playing on my mind. I'm starting to think about using ...

Time for an update, got some new batteriesfor the camera! First of all we'll start with my playstation screen... No doubt you will have seen these before. Its UK Pal version and looks like this now... http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/justblair/IMG_0797.jpg As you can see I took it apart. Wired...

Thats the one I ordered online (more or less). However the design I recieved was slightly different. The push bit wasnt quite flat. However It turned out I liked the ones I got, so I never RMA'd them. Hopefully I will get my switch assembly for my current project sorted out this weekend. I have an i...

I'd be interested in knowing how you intend to use a reed switch. I have seen them used on modded boxes to activate lighting when a case front door is opened. But my limited imagination is floundering as to how you would use one for a pc switch. oh no, I have one idea. Use one which closes when the ...

I have seen that one before as well... Sorry Alleyit didn't spring to mind. It is a top quality mod IMO

lol... No Blue, thats most certainly not my case you hear humming! Must be my feet doing the humming... The drive bays though are alu.. Lian Li ones cause they look good. (my goodness though they come at premium prices though) The case is a cheapo steel one, butchered to buggery for passive operatio...

Thats a good mod dude. KISS never fails and you have employed the principle here very well. Though I wouldn't like to underestimate the craftsmanship involved. If your going to duct it out though, have you considered moving the fan away from the cooler. i.e. further up the duct. I know from my own e...

My favourite is the catchingly titled brushed stainless steel, flush fitting vandal resistant, waterproof momentary contact door entry push button switch (16mm panel aperature) that I got from Farnell... No problems with them or any other door entry switches that i know of. http://i65.photobucket.co...

Makes it sturdy enough to set a beer or something on it.

In true homage to the noobies...

You included a cup holder!

I concur.

The black fits in a lot better. Definately an improvement.

Looking forward to the next installment.

Liking it bluefront... But I agree with McBanjo on that LCD display. I am working on a 5'TFT display for my own project just now and I think I have an idea that would look uber good. Hows about a 5'TFT panel (playstation one screen) mounted in the same place. Using Samurize you can make up your own ...

Yep, an open relationship it is.. I go out to other forums and then come back here and tell you all the gory details...

Its the technoperv version of kinky!!

You can blingify your case and have it remain quiet, you just have to know what you're doing :P I agree... Equally you can case mod without the bling. I have an admission to make :oops: I have been seeing some other forums behind your backs! I have found some of the modding forums to be very useful...

Can you post a photo or two so we can see what you are up to more clearly....

Blair

Paternity leave? Does that mean congratulations are in order? And you were on leave and you didn't get more done on your project.... Shame on you, you need to straghten out your priorities young man! :wink: The name is good.... The piccies are just how I imagined it.... Looking forward to seing the ...

I wouldn't roughen the surface, I doubt that any gain would be made.. Sirface area rules.

I personally wouldn't paint it. If anything the paint will insulate.

Black paint is used if you wish to draw heat into an object... Not really what we are aiming for here.

I have considered this design as well, and hopefully will make it one day I have two projects lined up though that take priority. On the questions you ask. 1. Attachig th Cpu to the case can be done, but a little caution is required. You dont mention which CPU you intend to use.. This will have some...

Building 100% passive is a difficult game. Its generally a trade off between power and passive. You can buy for hideous prices cases that allow passive running. Or you can adapt/make your own That said it is not impossible, is a challenging and rewarding goal to set yourself and is good fun... If yo...

Cool case, Cool sig.