Mod ideas for the new build

Praetorian · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:00 pm Post subject: Mod ideas for the new build

I need some mod ideas for my case. I have this case.
http://www.computervisionen.de/catalog/images/CoolerMaster%20Praetorian.jpg
It is plain but I like the simple looks. I was either thinking a window mod or a paint job. But I was wondering what you all think was the better of the two. I don't think I could live with just a square window so it would probably be something a little different from the norm. I am leaning more towards some painting.

Also since this case is aluminum are there any special precautions to take when painting or cutting? I have only done steel...not on computer cases though.
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JayDubya · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:43 pm Post subject:

I would suggest a nice window mod with some lights of some sort. Its a good idea to use tape to make a clean edge and so you don't scratch up your case.

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A paint job wouldn't be too bad, although the case already looks pretty good int htat department.
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smith.p.sean · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:45 pm Post subject:

i would go with the window mod. but thats because im lazy. Paint would take longer to pimp out if u will. u can add lights and sleeving to the inside of ur comp when u have a window and it interests more... nontweakers if u will. Sure, if ur an awesome painter then go for it... but i pretty much topped mine out at the fingerpainting level. If u got the skills paint could be very nice... why not do both :)

Yoshida · UberTweaker Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1219

would be cool if u laid el cable around the drives might add some personality to it, yeah a window mod would be a good mod for that case, cause then u can always do small mods on the inside like lighting and etches and what nots.

2old2care · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:27 pm Post subject:

I've always liked CM cases. I personally would not paint a nice alum case. Would act as a heat insulator. I know it probably wouldn't be measurable, just doesn't seem right to me. Window mod would be okay. But my fav mod would be lots of nice cool air.

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Xal · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 1:55 am Post subject:

window mod, yup
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geekzta127 · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 2:59 am Post subject:

a windows is all you need modding on. make some cool looking side for the window not just a bulky rectangular window, give it some style, some class.

Yoshida · UberTweaker Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1219

what might be cool is put put a window on the side then if u have dremel skills you can write your name in the smoothest cursive write your name, put a peice of acrylic behind it and a neon kinda above it so it lights up. O_O

FreeTheRock [banned] · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 3:18 am Post subject:

you cna buy a windows for that case online just look around

Josh · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 7:42 am Post subject:

Window.

Ahhhhh, not the word....*shakes*....windows.......ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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Ham_fisT · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 6:32 pm Post subject:

Is that a fan grill in the front? that would look SWEET with some light behind it!

do NOT paint that bitchin' Alluminum finish!
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JayDubya · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 6:49 pm Post subject:

Yes, the finish would be complimented by some nice blue LED's.

Maybe you can get a template to etch into your case and cut it out. Something that you find cool or are interested in would be cool to see cut into the side panel.
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MedTek · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:22 pm Post subject:

id cut out a window, put 4 small LED lights in the corners,paint up your front panel, put a nice design on ur window, that would pimp it up

Idea: for a new TV show they should do "Thanks,TweakNews,For pimpin my computer" lol that be the shiz
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Xal · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:35 am Post subject:

Idea: for a new TV show they should do "Thanks,TweakNews,For pimpin my computer" lol that be the shiz

yup^^^ he he, sounds about right
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Praetorian · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:18 am Post subject: