Case modding

[JSpecGC8]

I have torn down my comp and ripped apart my Antec 900 and cut a few holes and painted the core of the case. I have never done anything like this on a computer case before and I am still a little nervous.

If you have any hints, pointers, or have modded your Antec 900 please post some pics or some how to`s. Any info would be greatly appreciated I am not painting the outside until my airbrush gets here.

As soon as the paint dries and I route the cables I will post up the pics of how its moving along!!

I hope it dont turn out to ugly hahaha.

I decided to do this to clean up the cable management issue that the 900 has!!

 

[ThatGuy16]

Heres a nice cable management mod tutorial

http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-...5433-guide-antec-900-cable-mod-pictorial.html

 

[JSpecGC8]

Man I wish I had a penny for every time you replied with useful information!!

 

[JSpecGC8]

Well here is the overall result, I just did this quickly and wanted to see how it looked. I will get more involved with it again when my new CPU and Vid Card are to go in.





I dont think it looks to bad any thoughts suggestions etc..........

 

[ThatGuy16]

That looks awesome, great job!

 

[tuxify]

WOW that looks nice. I might have to do something like that when I get my antec 900!

 

[JSpecGC8]

Thanks this made the whole case look so much better and with the cables out of the way it will stay cooler and clean easier.

 

[epidemik]

turned out really nice, do you have a pic with all the casing on?

Did you sand it before you painted it?
Did you apply a layer of clear coat ontop of the red?
(Im not saying you should, i just remember another post someone was wondering those questions about painting)


How long did it take?

 

[tuxify]

lol Enough questions Epidemik? I really want to do this to my next case.

 

[JSpecGC8]

I used regular Krylon paint I just wanted to see what it would turn out as, I did wet sand it, but no Clear Coat.I plan on redoing it again when I rebuild my comp.

I left the Mobo in and used a grease pencil to mark out where I wanted the holes.

From there I just use a drill and drilled around the outline of my holes, I then cut them out and used a cutting wheel to smooth em out and clean up the edges. I used felt pads and electrical tape to cover the edges but will be changing that out for rubber grommets later. I do suggest measuring your cables diameter for each one running through the individual holes so you dont over do it.

This took me about 3 hours I just taped the wires together on the back side. I will be using zip ties later.

I think 5 hours is seriously doable if you can get a Clear Coat that doesnt take 24 hours to cure.

 

[epidemik]

lol Enough questions Epidemik? I really want to do this to my next case.

lol 3?

Looks real nice...congrats.

 

[tuxify]

1)turned out really nice, do you have a pic with all the casing on?

2)Did you sand it before you painted it?
3)Did you apply a layer of clear coat ontop of the red?
(Im not saying you should, i just remember another post someone was wondering those questions about painting)


4)How long did it take?

4. But very nice. Raised my wanted level for the Antec 900 over 100%

 

[JSpecGC8]

Hehe glad you like it, I am pretty satisfied with how it turned out myself considering this is the first time I cut up a case and all!!