droscoehttp://www.eggxpert.com/blogs/droscoe/atom.aspxCommunity Server2008-04-18T00:29:00ZBlack Widow Case Mod-update #3http://www.eggxpert.com/blogs/droscoe/archive/2008/04/18/widow-case-mod-progress.aspx2008-04-18T04:29:00Z2008-04-18T04:29:00Z<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR:#ffffff;" face=arial,helvetica,sans-serif>Hello all,</FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR:#ffffff;" face=arial,helvetica,sans-serif>I wanted to document my progress on my case mod. This is just a fun project for me, as I've always wanted to dive into the world of modding. Any opinions/suggestions/comments are welcome and appreciated!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR:#ffffff;" face=arial,helvetica,sans-serif>The first picture I'll post illustrates my plans for cutting out a spider on the side panel. The blue shaded areas are the parts that I will cut out, leaving the spider behind.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR:#000000;" face="courier new,courier"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR:#ffffff;" face=arial,helvetica,sans-serif>case dimensions- 16"L x 8.5"W x 26"H</FONT><FONT color=#00cccc></FONT></P></FONT>
<P><IMG style="WIDTH:245px;HEIGHT:351px;" height=351 src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/128/hpim0411ahb2.jpg" width=245> - yea I know. I'm not that good of an artist. </P>
<P>I will post pics of the case shortly. Next step-cutting!</P>
<P>---------------------------------------------------------------<BR><STRONG>Update 1</STRONG></P>
<P>Here are some pics of the case. This is what I have to work with. A perfect canvas!<BR>-Addtronics full-tower ET7890A case. (still available for purchase for $399 w/PSU) Luckily, I got this for free from a coworker. </P>
<P><IMG style="WIDTH:293px;HEIGHT:320px;" height=240 src="http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1786/case3wo5.jpg" width=320> <IMG style="WIDTH:169px;HEIGHT:320px;" height=240 src="http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5036/case1zx1.jpg" width=220> <IMG style="WIDTH:186px;HEIGHT:319px;" height=240 src="http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/6232/case4gd0.jpg" width=200></P>
<P><IMG style="WIDTH:263px;HEIGHT:453px;" height=240 src="http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/3646/case2fz5.jpg" width=200> <IMG style="WIDTH:320px;HEIGHT:453px;" height=453 src="http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7416/case5yx0.jpg" width=320></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT color=#3300ff>1st pic</FONT></STRONG>- shows the spider outline on my side panel. Gotta love that beige color! <BR><STRONG><FONT color=#3300ff>2nd pic</FONT></STRONG>- Front profile shot. Pretty simple layout.<BR><STRONG><FONT color=#3300ff>3rd pic</FONT></STRONG>- Rear shot of the case. I cut out a 92mm hole for an exhaust fan at the top. <BR><STRONG><FONT color=#3300ff>4th pic</FONT></STRONG>- Up close shot of the front bezel. As you can see, there were very small holes perforating the bezel. I drilled these out to increase their size, thus, increasing airflow. From around 1/16" to 1/4"<BR><STRONG><FONT color=#3300ff>5th pic</FONT></STRONG>- Chassis. I cut out two 92mm fan holes in the front. This will soon be black.</P>
<P>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><STRONG>Update 2</STRONG></P>
<P>I have cut my side panel in the shape of the spider. It doesn't look too bad! I was worried about my panel warping or twisting as I cut, but I had no problem. Used a 24TPI metal jigsaw blade. Ofcourse, this was filed.</P>
<P> <IMG style="WIDTH:250px;HEIGHT:340px;" height=340 src="http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5894/case7gq0.jpg" width=250> <IMG style="WIDTH:240px;HEIGHT:312px;" height=312 src="http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9888/case6vq1.jpg" width=240></P>
<P>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<BR><STRONG>Update 3</STRONG></P>
<P>Mother Nature has finally cooperated and gave me some nice weather to do some painting! :)</P>
<P>I started priming my side panel, 5.25" bay covers, and the front bezel. Here's a shot of both after 4 coats of primer.</P>
<P><IMG style="WIDTH:310px;HEIGHT:323px;" height=323 src="http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3360/frontprimedxk1.jpg" width=310> <IMG style="WIDTH:339px;HEIGHT:323px;" height=250 src="http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5628/sideprimed800x623to4.jpg" width=310></P>
<P>As the title states, this is a 'Black Widow' case mod. I'm trying to follow the them of black and red....but black and neon green accents sound sooooo appealing, which wouldnt not fit in with a 'black widow'. But we shall see, I'm taking this step by step! ~more to come</P><img src="http://www.eggxpert.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=307097" width="1" height="1">droscoehttp://www.eggxpert.com/members/droscoe.aspx