On my last birthday, my sister's ex-husband gave me his eMachines computer; tower, monitor, speakers, keyboard, the whole lot. All for free. Not a bad deal, just figured I could use it for instant messaging, folding, and general Web surfing. As it sat in my room, needing a little bit of work from the abuse it got from its former owner, I decided it needed an overhaul.

I started an Xbox mod not too long ago, and have put it off until further notice for something a little more functional. I have yet to actually mod a rig, besides building/overclocking, but using power tools and stuff on the case, etc. so be gentle on me.

I meant to start a worklog sooner, but the Internet at my house has been out, probably because of a large thunderstorm in my area. Need to get the techies to come out and fix it. So, I'm actually a little ways into this mod already, which is good.

RIG SPECS
• Intel Celeron 2.2GHz
• 40GB HDD
• 256MB RAM

MODS TO COME
• Side Window
• Fresh Paint (Maroon, inside and out)
• Red CCFLs
• Wire Management
• Blowhole or Top Window
• Possibly Case Handles
• 120MM Rear Fan Conversion
• Bondo Work on Front Bezel
• Toggle Switch Power Button

(Sorry I don't have any good before shots, but I took some tonight)

Sweeeet Score on the computer........
What color of loom are you going with? I have a Idea for the PSU....Mod it.
I have a few of these Power Supply Mod - Light Blue


PM me with your Address again I lost it.....

How much do you want for the PSU mod kit?

Quote: Originally Posted by subdismal How much do you want for the PSU mod kit?

$0.01.........hahahahaha Its yours

I will just add it to the other things that I am shipping you....

After a little bit of thinking about this mod while here at work, and Thrasher being the pimp he is and hooking me up with some goodies, I think this project will definitely take shape.

I'm thinking I should ditch the circle, and cut practically a full window, possibly a square with angled edges, and thinking of what to do with the front bezel.

Even though the front USB ports are handy, I'm thinking about ditching them and just Bondo'ing the front up flush, and doing an MNPCTech turbine mod on the front. Need some more input and ideas; I'm slacking!

You could use just a standard 120 fan...........Cut a square hole in the bezel and use modders mesh...............and still use a lil mud (bondo) to raise the hole edges to give some definition.........

Quote: Originally Posted by Highperf15 You could use just a standard 120 fan...........Cut a square hole in the bezel and use modders mesh...............and still use a lil mud (bondo) to raise the hole edges to give some definition.........

Thrasher's hooking me up with a 120, which will be probably used for the back.

Since the form factor is not a full tower, there isn't a whole lot of room to muck around. I'm probably just going to do an 80mm turbine mod with a circle hole (using PVC pipe for the duct), slightly raised out (only about 1/4"), Bondo it to make it flow better, and then putting either modder's mesh or just some standard screen mesh from the hardware store.

Also I've decided on the paint:
Metallic blue outside and frame, blue lighting and wire loom, with hopefully some trimming in either black or white.

Again, ideas are definitely appreciated!

Bump for the morning crew!

Well, ASSUMING you didn't bust out another patio door or anything....GET TO WORK. Those little gray cases are fugly!

Please, for the love of (insert personal diety(s) here), don't cut the window so the drive cages show.
IMO, that looks tacky as hell.

Quote: Originally Posted by hp07 Well, ASSUMING you didn't bust out another patio door or anything....GET TO WORK. Those little gray cases are fugly!

Hahahah! Hilarious! I was just WAITING for someone to bring that back up when I started this worklog. Any advice from a pro-modder like yourself?

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot Please, for the love of (insert personal diety(s) here), don't cut the window so the drive cages show. IMO, that looks tacky as hell.

Dually noted. As the circle shape stands, you can't see the drive cages. Once I take the hardware out for PSU sleeving, and installing the SWEET PSU mod kit Thrasher's hooking me up with, you'll get to see more of the position then.

I may actually do a couple small circles, just for some added pizazz. Maybe like two, 2" randomly-placed circles? I don't know. Need some feedback on that, or what I should do with the window.

The color scheme has went from the maroon to a metallic blue, with blue details/lights, etc. We'll see how things go from there.

Hopefully I'll have some updates toward the middle of the week. If you guys have any suggestions at all, any, please help me out!

Sweeet news!!!!!
Box-O-Goodies are on the way Check your PM.

Thrasher do you own a computer store or something? cuz your giving things away for free. i jsut satarted my 1st mod a week or two ago and have nothing inside, but my friend may be bying some parts and i'll put them in and give him the tower for free.

The members of PimpRig take care of each other. It's a community, not a site.

that sticker on that case seems to say 2.60 something, sure its a 2.2ghz ?

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr3w that sticker on that case seems to say 2.60 something, sure its a 2.2ghz ?

Ya it says 2.6 Ghz......Not 2.2....Nice free gift!

Thrasher...

I hate to be a mooch... (Even if I've begged before...) But, Project BloodRun needs some serious 'Pimp-intervension' . If you have maybe one or two red CCFL's (length means nothing) and some spare cable covers of sommat, I will become your personal hoe. No fake...

*Gives the puppy-dog pout* PLEEEEEEASE?

~Kratos~

well looks goo so far, and i like the idea you said about putting some random holes, bc the side looks funny with just the big circle