Any suggestions for my new case?

Triple8 · 05-December-04, 04:20 PM

I just got a new Thermaltake Shark (i dont wanna hear any gripes about premods)

are there any simple (and not really flashy) mods i can do to it?

Rob · 05-December-04, 04:22 PM

Box it up and send it me...that would be a pretty neat mod.

Rob

godfoot · 05-December-04, 04:31 PM

Or you can get an AMD based mobo and CPU to put in there. Not too flashy but will make for better gaming.
Since the case already has 120mm fans for front and rear and is flashy already, the only one that sticks out in my mind right now is a blow-hole for the top of the case.

TheGreatSatan · 06-December-04, 12:05 AM

And then raise the case up a little and cut an intake fan hole on the bottom.

DakotaKid · 07-December-04, 12:06 AM

Lights and windows...

GrandpaNoob72 · 07-December-04, 12:16 AM

UV CCFLs and UV-reactive cables. Can't remember, does the Shark come with a window or some kind of mesh? (may be thinking of the Stacker...)

percman24601 · 07-December-04, 12:25 AM

It has some open mesh. I hear there is a big dust issue with those. I would agree with the window ideas. Looks cool and keeps the dust out better then mesh.

GrandpaNoob72 · 07-December-04, 12:42 AM

I've heard/been told, but can't remember who it was... Laugh now, but try it anyways: pantyhose. Find some of about the same color as the mesh, and install that in front of or behind the mesh (whichever is easiest for you). Supposedly, the smaller holes in the nylons allow only slightly less air than the stock mesh, but at the same time, the same holes keep out more dust... I have a pair of greys set aside for the front intake of my ITR... Now just need the time off from work to do the modding...

Bushido · 07-December-04, 01:18 AM

Maybe some accent paint on the door, or put some led iluminated feet on it, the stock ones look odd to me.

Cyno01 · 07-December-04, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple8


	I just got a new Thermaltake Shark (i dont wanna hear any gripes about premods) are there any simple (and not really flashy) mods i can do to it?

No gripes, Thermaltake makes sexy as hell cases... (now, the original xasers were kinda fugly IMO) Case that fine you dont need to do much to though. LED fans, cathode or 2 inside should be good. Maybe a blowhole or 2. Also, those LED case feet are nice and subtle (if i could replace the damn resistor that was loose when i got it...).

EDIT:And according to the review you linked it says its ready for thermaltakes WC gear outa the box.

*nudge*

2nd EDIT: You didn't link a review, i googled it in another tab w/o even realizing it. Here it is.

Triple8 · 07-December-04, 04:19 PM

Ill probably get the LED feet i may cut a bottom hole thingy, not sure
ill keep you guys posted on my progress (if there is any)

Nunaka of da north · 07-December-04, 04:49 PM

stealthing drives is always ok

Cyno01 · 07-December-04, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nunaka of da north


	stealthing drives is always ok

Its got a door, i think color matching would be enough. Pic of the (sexy) case in question.

Triple8 · 07-December-04, 05:27 PM

i have a Thermaltake SilentBoost CPU fan sitting around, maybe ill put that on the bottom, it would work better than a regular one cause it has slits in the sides so air can come from the sides too, the only problem is that its 80mm.

wouldnt it suck up a lot of dust...

Oooo Ive got an idea!
what if i cut out the metal behind the fake vents on the door so you couldnt see the cuts but air would be able to pass through. i thought of this because the review said the front fan didnt work when the door is closed. Plus ive got a 10,000 rpm raptor so i think im gonna need to have a fan there.

05-December-04, 04:20 PM		#1 (permalink)
Triple8 Master of Graphic Arts	Any suggestions for my new case? I just got a new Thermaltake Shark (i dont wanna hear any gripes about premods) are there any simple (and not really flashy) mods i can do to it?

07-December-04, 04:19 PM		#11 (permalink)
Triple8 Master of Graphic Arts	Ill probably get the LED feet i may cut a bottom hole thingy, not sure ill keep you guys posted on my progress (if there is any) Last edited by Triple8; 07-December-04 at 04:34 PM..

07-December-04, 05:27 PM		#14 (permalink)
Triple8 Master of Graphic Arts	i have a Thermaltake SilentBoost CPU fan sitting around, maybe ill put that on the bottom, it would work better than a regular one cause it has slits in the sides so air can come from the sides too, the only problem is that its 80mm. wouldnt it suck up a lot of dust... Oooo Ive got an idea! what if i cut out the metal behind the fake vents on the door so you couldnt see the cuts but air would be able to pass through. i thought of this because the review said the front fan didnt work when the door is closed. Plus ive got a 10,000 rpm raptor so i think im gonna need to have a fan there. Last edited by Triple8; 07-December-04 at 05:44 PM..

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05-December-04, 04:22 PM		#2 (permalink)
Rob Advocatus Diaboli	Box it up and send it me...that would be a pretty neat mod. Rob

05-December-04, 04:31 PM		#3 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	Or you can get an AMD based mobo and CPU to put in there. Not too flashy but will make for better gaming. Since the case already has 120mm fans for front and rear and is flashy already, the only one that sticks out in my mind right now is a blow-hole for the top of the case.

06-December-04, 12:05 AM		#4 (permalink)
TheGreatSatan Apex Tech Demi-God	And then raise the case up a little and cut an intake fan hole on the bottom.

07-December-04, 12:06 AM		#5 (permalink)
DakotaKid Apex Techie Lite	Lights and windows...

07-December-04, 12:16 AM		#6 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	UV CCFLs and UV-reactive cables. Can't remember, does the Shark come with a window or some kind of mesh? (may be thinking of the Stacker...)

07-December-04, 12:25 AM		#7 (permalink)
percman24601 F'Hoe'lding Pres'Hoe'dent	It has some open mesh. I hear there is a big dust issue with those. I would agree with the window ideas. Looks cool and keeps the dust out better then mesh.

07-December-04, 12:42 AM		#8 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	I've heard/been told, but can't remember who it was... Laugh now, but try it anyways: pantyhose. Find some of about the same color as the mesh, and install that in front of or behind the mesh (whichever is easiest for you). Supposedly, the smaller holes in the nylons allow only slightly less air than the stock mesh, but at the same time, the same holes keep out more dust... I have a pair of greys set aside for the front intake of my ITR... Now just need the time off from work to do the modding...

07-December-04, 01:18 AM		#9 (permalink)
Bushido Apex Techie II	Maybe some accent paint on the door, or put some led iluminated feet on it, the stock ones look odd to me.

07-December-04, 04:49 PM		#12 (permalink)
Nunaka of da north Apex Techie Lite	stealthing drives is always ok