Computer Case Modding
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008So I recently got into modding (or more specifically, day-dreaming about modding) and found some useful resources. Specifically, mnpctech.com is check full of tutorials and resources. Of course you should also check out the Overclockers Club forum.
I actually did do some stuff to my comp recently: got a new phatty 22″ Samsung flatscreen monitor, newLogitech keyboard and mouse, blue LED fan, and some cables to clean up the case interior. Also figured out that my power supply indeed does have holes for the back bracket (so it’s no longer loose), and the reason why my sound card seemed not to work (sound was being sent to onboard sound card). Also overclocked my Athlon XP 2500 to 2800 (166Mhz x 12.5 for a total of 2,075 Ghz… and yes, I know it’s old). Now I need to get another Gig or 2 so I can run my memory dual channel, run the FSB at 200Mhz and try to crank to the CPU up to 2200Ghz and beyond. Perhaps I’ll also get the ATI Radeon HD 2600 for my AGP (haha) slot, at least I’ll Direct X 10 then, and a nice 512MB graphics card. Also looking out for a Socket A liquid cooling system (harder to find than I thought) to play around with that. With a somewhat older system, a little money can really go a long way in cranking extra juice out of the machine. And I’m also thinking about giving real modding a go and taking an as-of-yet-not-purchased power drill to an old case I have laying around and install some 120MM fan holes and give the whole thing a nice makeover from beige to electric blue… maybe some tear drop shaped holes in the side lit up by white neon lights might also give the whole thing a cool effect.
Modding… combining craftsmanship with creativity and über-geekiness, now that sounds like a good time no?