Lutfi's Vintage Case Mod build log
Lutfi's Vintage Case Mod build log
We should promote mode to modder master
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(somewhat excited) hahaha, then you could become his apprentice or padawan... oh, the amazing ideas coming to me
This is the best suggestion I've had in a while
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just had another thought, plan to route the tubing through the 80mm fan cutout at the top. it should fit snugly but might be challenging.
like this:
@ jrwiz - keep an eye on these forums; we could benefit from fresh perspectives and ideas.
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don't forget to review my AMS build log as well, it would appreciate your input there too.
i felt compelled to share this here
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It seems like you're thinking about a project with a head start, especially since you're working on an Inwin A500 which is quite challenging. You're interested in the concept of water cooling for the radiator and have looked into templates available online.
I think it would be interesting if you used some thin sheet aluminum and bent it around the rad in an angled way. I plan to sketch it in MS Paint or from the front so you can visualize it. Just imagine the black box on top as the radbox, and the large rectangle as the case. The red will show the material or aluminum you'd use to cover it—it could function like a wind tunnel. Pretty rough but I hope you grasp the concept.
Don't worry about it, I understand you'll finish your build well before I begin putting it together. That A500 is quite old and presents a genuine challenge, thanks for the suggestion. It's impressive of you taking this approach. What does "semi" mean in this context?
Hiding HDDs is a smart approach! I positioned them on the side of the regular HDD cage, created a few openings at the bottom, and placed the SSDs inside. Also, with this design, I imagine it would be great to remove most of the front area. You could likely fit a 3x120 rad right in front, possibly even larger like 3x140. Just cut enough so you can drill straight through the front panel into the rad slots. Add fans for better cooling, and you might have space for a shroud to improve efficiency. A slim DVD drive could fit either above or below, or even be placed inside the rear panel for more room.
while searching for opportunities to review sleeving positions or find inspiration, I came across this
@ wolfram – I’ll keep the suggestions in mind. In fact, your ideas have inspired me, and I’ll check if it’s feasible at the end of the process
thanks.
I'm not sure, but you could wrap each wire individually, it looks good but even if you do it yourself (like when you made a friendship leg anklet with all those knots), it takes a long time. Using colored wire would be quicker and still look similar. Just my take, but I thought I’d share. The case also looks nice—why not use an internet PC? It’ll run cooler, cost less, and need fewer parts. I think the case is big enough for this job. As for the appearance, it depends on the details and how much effort you’re willing to put into making it look good. So what color style are you aiming for? You could paint the motherboard slots and plugs yourself without damaging the board. This sounds like an interesting project—keep us updated on your ideas. It’s a lot of fun!
Yay, I'm on the right track with the assumption matey!
The theme I'd like to explore features a subtle orange/copper finish in matte or flat black and grey, as well as carbon fibre, titanium grey, copper, and red. Honestly, I'm curious about matching some MDPC sleeving.
To recap: switches should be Orange+Amber for Power+HDD lights.
Res should have an orange LED.
I'd like the sleeving style seen on Psychosleeve's site, thanks to Psychosleeve.
GUIDE - MDPC-X SLeeving of individual Cables! by Kamaster
on [H]ard forums.