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Old 07-June-05, 04:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My computer is:

1. Case-Black Chenming 301 With Large Side Window

Case, Window and Front

Finished Case

2. Motherboard-GIGABYTE "GA-7N400 Pro2 Rev 2" nForce2

Motherboard

3. CPU-AMD Athlon XP 3000+ "Barton", 400 FSB

CPU 2

4. CD/DVD Player/Burner-DVD+/-RW 16x|NEC ND-3520A BK

DVD Drive

5. Power Supply-PowerLab Pentium 4 Power(Switching Mode Power Supply)

Power Supply

6. RAM-CORSAIR XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series, (Twin Pack)184 Pin 2GB(1GBx2) DDR

2GB RAM in Hand

7. 2x Hard Drive-Seagate 80 GB Barracuda 7200RPM SATA

100_3961

8. Video Card-ATI X700 Video Card 256MB AGP

Video Card and Accessories

I am going for a read/black theme. I need a way to darken the cold cathode it is way too bright compared to the fan leds.

I bought a Zalman heatsink:

Heatsink in Hand

but my mobo doesnt have the holes to mount it so i have to send it back and get another one which i need sugestoins on what to get that fits.

I am open to any comments and suggestions so feel free to drop in.
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Old 07-June-05, 04:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would say you are off to a good start.
Start modding that bad boy ASAP
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Old 07-June-05, 04:17 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Good start there! Did you paint the case? Either way, the case looks pretty damn cool.
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Old 07-June-05, 04:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I am going for a read/black theme. I need a way to darken the cold cathode it is way too bright compared to the fan leds.

I love that color scheme. I take it the case came in that paint job? It looks sweet to begin with. You can darken your cold cathodes by wrapping around the tubes with couple of layers of red cellophane. This is a trick I picked up from MNPCTech and is very cheap ($) to put together, and you can buy cellophane in any craft store, etc.

EDIT:
After lurking around your photo website, I noticed you did paint that case. Therefore, I'll say you did a really good job on that and that's one great color scheme. Sort of makes me jealous

Mind I ask what exact type of paint did you use for the red color?
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Old 07-June-05, 04:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I love that color scheme. I take it the case came in that paint job? It looks sweet to begin with. You can darken your cold cathodes by wrapping around the tubes with couple of layers of red cellophane. This is a trick I picked up from MNPCTech and is very cheap ($) to put together, and you can buy cellophane in any craft store, etc.

EDIT:
After lurking around your photo website, I noticed you did paint that case. Therefore, I'll say you did a really good job on that and that's one great color scheme. Sort of makes me jealous

Mind I ask what exact type of paint did you use for the red color?

Of course, I used Dupli-Color:

1 Textured Black for one coat on the inside and did a couple more coats of the red because it goes on thin.

2 I just used textured black for the outside. I did about 4 or 5 coats of it to get a good texture.

Paint

Edit:
I got mine at Walmart and Auto Zone. Auto Zone is more expensive but morea ssurance nobody messed with it.
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Old 07-June-05, 05:59 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The Red and Black paint job is Wicked.......
Nicely put together....
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Old 07-June-05, 06:01 PM   #7 (permalink)
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if your changing your mobo, go with an abit nf7-s or a dfi lanparty
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Old 07-June-05, 11:29 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Dont plan on doing that any time soon, but thanks for your advice.

Oh, by the way I need suggestions on a heatsink for Socket A.
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Old 07-June-05, 11:38 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Not trying to kick a dead horse, but did you check the Zalman site for compatibility issues before you ordered the 7000?

Back on topic, if you're doing a black & red theme throughout, how about a Thermaltake Volcano 12? If I recall, the plastic around the fan blades is black, the fins are red, and you can turn the RPMs up or down, depending on cooling/silence needs...

Keep it going, looks good from here...

EDIT: I just checked and the Zalman definitely not compatible with that mobo, according to their website... Sorry, dude... I can give you the link if you'd like, for future reference... ZALMAN HOME PAGE

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Old 08-June-05, 12:18 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Not trying to kick a dead horse, but did you check the Zalman site for compatibility issues before you ordered the 7000?

Back on topic, if you're doing a black & red theme throughout, how about a Thermaltake Volcano 12? If I recall, the plastic around the fan blades is black, the fins are red, and you can turn the RPMs up or down, depending on cooling/silence needs...

Keep it going, looks good from here...

EDIT: I just checked and it's definitely not compatible with that mobo... Sorry, dude...

What is not compatible the thermaltake or the zalman?
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Old 08-June-05, 12:29 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Hey, you need to post a new picture of the top of that case it looks a lot better. Btw check out the reviews. They post lots of picture so you can be positive that the cooler you choose has the clips you need.

I do love the look and feel of that textured paint. Dupli-Color all the way!

Edit: I've hoped you learned a lot so far, troubleshooting will be the real learning experence once we get everything togther.

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Old 08-June-05, 02:20 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Hondatuner goes to my school and helped me with this comp so thats how he knows what it looks like.

Here are more pics of the paint job.--

Painted Case

Painted Case

Painted Case
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Old 08-June-05, 02:33 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Just my $0.02...
What about sleeving all the wires in some sweeet Red.
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Old 08-June-05, 02:54 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Just my $0.02...
What about sleeving all the wires in some sweeet Red.

Yes, that is a good idea. I just needa my next paycheck in a coupe of days and I will be kicking with thermal paste, tubing(red of course), and a couple LED's from COMPUSA. Gosh, I love that store.
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Old 08-June-05, 12:33 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Compusa, I guess you want to get this baby done though.
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Old 08-June-05, 12:51 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Compusa, I guess you want to get this baby done though.

yes i DO wan tto get it done even if that means giving COMPUSA my money. they have the thermal paste thats good and the red tubing sooo it is a resort i am willing to use. i am gong to pick up some of that cellophane stuff too
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Old 08-June-05, 02:22 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Have you tried to see if there was a Fry's Electronics around you...
Fry's Electronics has everything a geek would want!
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Old 08-June-05, 02:25 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Unless there is one I am unaware of Little Rock does not have one
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Old 08-June-05, 02:37 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Edit: almost forgot to post my comments on your rig. Youve done a good job so far. I like the textured paint and the colors a lot. Keep up the good work and can't wait to see the finished product.

Im not sure how close ya'll are to the Texas border, but there a 3 Fry's in the Dallas area. The One in Arlington being the biggest.

I've been to 5 of the 8 here in Texas and the one in Vegas. If you've never been to one its cool to go to blow a few hours. Most of them have themes. The coolest one Ive been to is in Houston. They have wooden Oil rigs all over the place and pipes and oil workers hanging in the ceiling. It was kinda creepy at first.
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Old 08-June-05, 02:48 PM   #20 (permalink)
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I go to dallas often. Just I don't really feel up to driving 8 hours for this lol.
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