Cool custom cases

Sparticle · 10-25-2004, 10:27 PM

I have been meaning to customize my case for a couple of months now. I looked at a few sites with custom cases for inspiration, and some of them are really cool.

Does anyone have a cool custom case that they want to show off? I need something to give me ideas. Also, any really good sites would be useful too.

I have a white Gmono case AMS Gmono White Mid-Tower Case, Model "CF-2029" (except mine has a case window...couldnt find a link for that one). I only have a orange fan in the back, a PSU with red fans, and a cool flickering light between the mobo and the drive bays. See pics at my link below.

dansilva · 10-26-2004, 01:09 AM

check these cool maters out...u might like them
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Cases_126.html
coz they made out of aluminum it's good for cooling as well.

Sparticle · 10-26-2004, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dansilva

check these cool maters out...u might like them
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Cases_126.html
coz they made out of aluminum it's good for cooling as well.

Wow! Some of those cases are cool.

I was hoping that I could keep my case though, and dress it up with painted flames or something. Any ideas? I dont mind doing hard, creative work, as long as it isnt too complicated. Something like etching seems too complicated, with the chemicals and everything. But who knows...maybe I can handle it.

**Praetor** · 10-26-2004, 04:30 PM

Frozencpu.com also has a bunch

dansilva · 10-26-2004, 09:11 PM

if ur case is aluminum don't paint it just leave it as it is coz some paint tend to trap heat within. aluminum metal cases are good for cooling coz it's a good conductor. if u paint it balck it absorbs heat, black colour is a very good heat absorbance. u need to let the heat off the metal case via conduction method.so i recommend u don't paint it.

Sparticle · 10-26-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dansilva

if ur case is aluminum don't paint it just leave it as it is coz some paint tend to trap heat within. aluminum metal cases are good for cooling coz it's a good conductor. if u paint it balck it absorbs heat, black colour is a very good heat absorbance. u need to let the heat off the metal case via conduction method.so i recommend u don't paint it.

My case is made of steel. "Japanese Steel" to be exact, according to the product link. I am assuming that painting steel doesnt change its ability to remove heat as much as painted aluminum. What if I paint my steel case with light colors, and use plenty of fans? Will this be ok, or should I not even bother?

plowexvii · 10-26-2004, 10:17 PM

Japanese case? Could you please elaborate, im a bit confused

Phillip

dansilva · 10-26-2004, 10:50 PM

"Jap Steel" could u be more specific? aluminum case isnt' totally aluminum it's an alloy mix of aluminum and carbon mainly and yet it's a good conductor. Steel basically Iron. however steel is an alloy of Iron(mainly), aluminum and carbon and other compounds but.therefore compare to Aluminum and copper steel is a weaker(slightly) conductor.but steel cases are ok. since steel in aluminum colour just leave it as it is. it looks nice. no need to paint if u get a scratches after u painted it looks messy. as far as fans concern more fans u have the noisier it is. Bare in mind that cases doesnt play a major role when it comes to cooling it's a factor of cooling.

**Praetor** · 10-27-2004, 02:22 PM

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aluminum metal cases are good for cooling coz it's a good conductor

Yes it is but often thats not a big factor in cooling as not many devices are direcly in contact with the case.

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according to the product link. I am assuming that painting steel doesnt change its ability to remove heat as much as painted aluminum. What if I paint my steel case with light colors, and use plenty of fans? Will this be ok, or should I not even bother?

Aluminum casing wont make an earth shattering change in cooling capability and as such paint wont make an eatyj shattering difference

(its worth looking into if you've got the time/money tho)

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Japanese case? Could you please elaborate, im a bit confused

Elaborate on what? It's japanese steel.

**jancz3rt** · 10-27-2004, 06:50 PM

Hey never mind that this was a cheap case but it looks real cool now. It's made from thick alloy however and was a nightmare cutting that. Believe me. The mods are real basic so I suggest you buy a good case like the ones above mentioned and perhpas improve them, even though they are nice as they are. My case looks like this.

http://www.marrouche.net/cz3rt/mod.html

PLEASE BE NICE TO ME

JAN

10-25-2004, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sparticle Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 32	Cool custom cases I have been meaning to customize my case for a couple of months now. I looked at a few sites with custom cases for inspiration, and some of them are really cool. Does anyone have a cool custom case that they want to show off? I need something to give me ideas. Also, any really good sites would be useful too. I have a white Gmono case AMS Gmono White Mid-Tower Case, Model "CF-2029" (except mine has a case window...couldnt find a link for that one). I only have a orange fan in the back, a PSU with red fans, and a cool flickering light between the mobo and the drive bays. See pics at my link below. __________________ My b0x0r :D Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro2 mobo AMD AthlonXP 2500+ OC'd to 3200+ Kingston 2x256MB PC3200 WD 120GB Samsung 8GB (backup) Radeon 9600SE 128MB 8x

10-26-2004, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
dansilva Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 442	check these cool maters out...u might like them http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...Cases_126.html coz they made out of aluminum it's good for cooling as well. __________________ DAN 3:16

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10-26-2004, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
dansilva Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 442	if ur case is aluminum don't paint it just leave it as it is coz some paint tend to trap heat within. aluminum metal cases are good for cooling coz it's a good conductor. if u paint it balck it absorbs heat, black colour is a very good heat absorbance. u need to let the heat off the metal case via conduction method.so i recommend u don't paint it. __________________ DAN 3:16

10-26-2004, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
plowexvii Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Age: 23 Posts: 101	hmmm Japanese case? Could you please elaborate, im a bit confused Phillip

10-26-2004, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
dansilva Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London UK Posts: 442	"Jap Steel" could u be more specific? aluminum case isnt' totally aluminum it's an alloy mix of aluminum and carbon mainly and yet it's a good conductor. Steel basically Iron. however steel is an alloy of Iron(mainly), aluminum and carbon and other compounds but.therefore compare to Aluminum and copper steel is a weaker(slightly) conductor.but steel cases are ok. since steel in aluminum colour just leave it as it is. it looks nice. no need to paint if u get a scratches after u painted it looks messy. as far as fans concern more fans u have the noisier it is. Bare in mind that cases doesnt play a major role when it comes to cooling it's a factor of cooling. __________________ DAN 3:16

10-27-2004, 06:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 24 Posts: 4,023	Lol Try My Suggestion... Hey never mind that this was a cheap case but it looks real cool now. It's made from thick alloy however and was a nightmare cutting that. Believe me. The mods are real basic so I suggest you buy a good case like the ones above mentioned and perhpas improve them, even though they are nice as they are. My case looks like this. http://www.marrouche.net/cz3rt/mod.html PLEASE BE NICE TO ME JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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