Ok i just started modding within the last month, ive got my tower all prepped, rounded glow in the dark ide cables, 12" cold cathode blue light, all the wiring tubed and bundled out of the way......BTW thanks to all the awesome modders out there who gave me the great ideas and inspired me to step out on a limb and hack my pc case all to hell

Now after reading many forum posts, i saw that Lexan was a very well liked window type, so i went out and picked up a couple 16x20 peices of it, now back to my question, i am a dremel pro with other crafts, but i havent ever cut a plexiglass type material before.....what cutting wheel would you guys suggest? 409,420,426, or maybe the big hog 540? or something totally differant? Also, i want to put a 80mm clear fan in the window, whats the best way to cut the whole in the lexan? or should i just mount the extra fan elsewhere?

Also i still have yet to cut the hole in the case door yet, which cutting disc would you guys suggest?

I appreciate the help guys, any info is much appreciated.

First of all Welcome Zerodude!! Youve come to the right place man we have some of the most awesome folks here.

In regards to Cutting your case w/ you dremel this has come up quite frequently latley so here are the threads.

Dremel Technique
First Time Cut
Dremel

As for the lexan the any of the reinforced bits will work and ive tried them, but if you have the cash bit 542 is very good.

but a bit expensive @ 14.95/bit

Stick around im sure youall get some more good opnions from the rest of the group.

And BTW, Have you seen joined Folding@Home team yet? We are looking for more good people to help us be #1, And to help science solve some of the worst diseases of today.

Here is More info Folding@Home

That particular bit in your reply, i saw that, and actually i can get it for $10 for 2, buddy of mine works for home depot

I may have to go buy one, but im gonna try it out with one of the cutting wheels i have, i just splurged and bought the whole dam cutting wheel kit, but hey i got an assload of wheels for like nothing, $5 to be exact =P

yeah ive been an avid reader ever since my friend modded his duel amd processor MoBo a couple months ago.....i must say its extremely addictive, and i just barely got started.

Again, if you enjoy the site, contribute to it. We have our own Folding@Home team that is kicking butt. The PimpRig site is just now starting to take off, jump in on the action while it is just starting.

Well im definetly down to help out there, and im on broadband so speed is no problem whatsoever, but you got a site or something i can read a little bit more about it at? i read the post scape gave me earlier, and i understand what it does and what we would be doing, but it didnt really break down what was needed to do it or anything like that.....

Goat, can you hook him up with the info he needs?

Hey Zerodude thats great, for complete info on the folding@home program visithttp://folding.stanford.edu. I have posted a complete tutorial on how to sign up on this thread.

Folding@home is basicly a very simple program. All it does is run in the background and donate your unused CPU cycles that would go to waste, to help crunch numbers in simulations of protien folding. This goes towards helping scientists solve dieases like Alztimers, and diebeties, and more. Its that simple. For more details just visit http://folding.stanford.edu. Or ask any questions.

zerodude, nothing at all is really needed, all you would have to do is download the program from the website. enter you name and our team number and run it as much as possible!, Right now our team has gonne from #1500 place to #400 in less than 2 weeks. You can hook up any computers you have no matter what the speed to help contribute. Any questions??

nope im all over it, will have it hooked up and running in no time.....my only other question is i have 6 computers on my home network.....do i need to install it on all of them or just on the host system?

6 computer!! Holy shnikes!, Alright dude!

Yes you would need to install the client program on each computer so each can crunch the numbers.

You probably will also want to check out Electron Microscope III, all of our Pimps with mulitple comps are useing it, it lets you moniter the progress of each computer from your main PC

Electron Microscope


Man and with 6 computer you will pass me by in no time!, looks like OMFG, and Potato Joe are going to have some competion

think i will set it up on one of my hogs and see how well it likes it, then expand to the other systems, just to make sure.....LOL yeah 6 computers, there all the put together remnants of my former computers as ive upgraded and expanded, put together with a 12 port router hub, My closest friend in the world works for 3com/palm, so i score alot of all throw out gear that he snags.....

Just two weeks ago he scored a 42" plasma monitor that they were going to throw away......alas we have yet to get it working, cant figure out whats wrong with the dam thing

mmmmm.....42" Plasma Moniter, delicious........ thats a pretty sweet setup zero. Thanks again for becomeing part of the team, any question post away and well all do the best to answer them!

hey guys, i'm very new to this world, but i've been bitten by the case mod bug already. i first saw this site two days ago, and have been hooked ever since. i need some help, cuz i'm gonna paint, and rewire and cut my case now, thanks to you guys, and its gonna be friggin sweet. i just have no idea how to do anything...lol.

anyone that wants to, email me, and i'll tell you my plans and see what the best way is to go about moddin my case up..

thanks in advnace fellas.


playpool

welcome dude!....first of all youve come to the right place....you might want to start up in the sections menu.....look through Incomniacs paint shop for some great tips on painting......also the Mod link database has great links on basic modding skills......

you questions are a bit broad, post up you ideas, or specific questions and youall find everyone will be glad to help

if you want to put in a fan on the front of your case, under the power and restart button, how would you suggest going about it knowing that behind the plastic is the aluminum case? am i going to have to cut through the aluminum as well as the plastic?

also, a question about painting. do you think i'll be able to get a great paintjob painting by myself with auto paint and clear coat, or should i try to have an auto body shop paint my case? i know an auto body shop would do a great job but i'm cheap and i wanna do it myself, can i get the same results?


playpool

EDIT- P.S i just DLed folding@home and i am currently running under Team Pimprig.com. GO PIMPRIG!

Not sure what case you have, but i just finished doing the mod your asking about for the front fan....most cases have a front intake hole for the fans, if not then yes youll have to cut one in the skeletal portion and in the plastic case on the front.....not that hard. And as for the paint job, you wouldnt even use auto paint, just get some good old fashioned krylon from your local home depot or wherever in the color you want and throw a few coats of that down followed with a sealer/clear coat, you have a case thats the color you want it and looking good.....read the articale in insomniacs paintshop its very informative.....dont pay someone else to do the job for you.

Scapegoat, I'm new to the forums also. This folding@home sounds like a cool thing. What is the team number?

Great Feral, glad you could join the team!!!......out team number is 596.

check out this extremly long thread for all sorts of info on out program

Folding@home

Also, if you have in skills in graphics, we are currently having a contest for the best design of our new folding@home logo check that out here

Folding@Home Logo Contest

And if you have any more questions feel free to PM me or post them in the folding@home thread. Rock on Dude!

Quote: Originally posted by playpool if you want to put in a fan on the front of your case, under the power and restart button, how would you suggest going about it knowing that behind the plastic is the aluminum case? am i going to have to cut through the aluminum as well as the plastic? also, a question about painting. do you think i'll be able to get a great paintjob painting by myself with auto paint and clear coat, or should i try to have an auto body shop paint my case? i know an auto body shop would do a great job but i'm cheap and i wanna do it myself, can i get the same results? playpool EDIT- P.S i just DLed folding@home and i am currently running under Team Pimprig.com. GO PIMPRIG!

Thanks for joining playpool......

if you can, post an image of you case, or at least tell what case it is so i can find, but even if you have to cut though aluminum is not hard as long as you have the right tools and take your time.

I wouldnt pay an autobody shop to do the case, unless you had the cash to blow.....and personaly you dont need auto paint to make it look good, but if you have it its all the better. Insomniac is the best person to ask any paint questions to (our resident Paint Pimp) If you have the right tools for auto paint you could do a great job.......

If you have any specific painting questions, start a new thread so people find it easier(also makes it eaiser to search for if someone later on wants to find it)

i'll try to get a picture of my case up on here so you guys can see what i'm talking about as far as cutting and modding...i'll try to get it up within the next couple days.