Rig #1! Case Mod/Paint + Build

chouchou · #1 (**permalink**) December 1, 2008, 07:24 PM

Sup all

So after months of deciding what to buy, and hours of contemplating what to do with the case and such, I have come to a decision and I'm going to be doing a worklog on my first rig!

**A huge thanks goes out to brewer265 / RenoRacer for answering a ton of questions. Brewer also hooked up some pretty sweet things!**

I do have pictures of some parts, but others are awaiting delivery. I will be adding pics once i get things rollin!

So here goes.
The final parts:
Case : Silverstone TJ-07
CPU : Q6700
MB : eVGA 750i FTW
PSU : Corsair HX620W
RAM : 4GB Mushkin PC2-8000 Redlines
GPU : eVGA GTX 260 Core 216
HD #1 : WD Raptor 36 GB (OS)
HD #2 : WD Caviar 640 GB Black Edition (Storage)
HSF : Xigmatek HDT-S1283 w/ NF-P12
Case Fans : 3x 120mm Blue LED Yate Loons (intake) / 2x 92mm Blue LED Fans (intake) / 2x 120MM Noctoa NF-P12 (exhaust)

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Here are some pictures of the parts I have. I am still awaiting on some parts to arrive: MB/GPU/HD's/Case Fans (check out my WTB -- I'm still looking for some things.)

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First Job: Case Mod

First off, huge shout to brewer for hookin up an amazing case. The Silverstone TJ-07 is definitely one i never thought i could be using for my first rig, but never stop believin!

Here is a list of tasks i plan on completing before the rest of my parts arrive:

Cut holes into chassis for better cable management (pictures with captions will be coming to explain each step as they are completed)
Cut a 14x14 inch window on the left side panel. Gotta show the insides when i switch to H2O later on! Mount a clear acrylic window using 4010 ultra adhesive double sided 3M tape
Prime the interior. 3-4 Coats of self-etching primer after a thorough clean.
Paint the interior. Havn't decided on a colour yet! open to suggestions!!

Pictures will come!

Here are some original shots of the TJ-07, which I'm sure many of you are accustomed to.

Aand... after disassembly:

Update December 10/08 (HAPPY BDAY MOM!)

Ay.. sorry for the long time. Been prepping a LOT double - triple thinking everything over. Here are some pics of some holes drilled for cable management, taped up side panel etc...

awaited picssss

..and some new gear that i got - workbench is full!

Update December 12/08
sweet sweet, picked up some stuff from NCIX today! (including my MB/GPU) aaaaaaand i cut my window. tell me what you guys think!
** my..corners are hard to cut. i had an incredibly tough time cutting the edges. any tips for next time?

im still wondering on a interior colour. give me a shout if you have any ideas!

First up: Case pics (side panel cut window!)
Trusty jig saw :)

(corners..hard)

nextttt (parts!)
--thanks to Bill Owen over at MNPCTech for some sweet UChannel

Update December 15/08 #1
heres some pics of the rig primed/painted. you'll see what happened

aandd....the trouble has arrived

after repriming/repainting the first time (gonna do it again after talking to balistx!)

anddd the case put together

gonna be redoing the removable mb plate and the 5.25' drive bay panels! wish me luck

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Dec 15/08 Update #2
picked up some new parts.. you can see my experience over at the off topic forum.. but nonetheless parts are sweet
and some upclose of the peeling

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I am always open to suggestions. If you have any input towards my build I'd love it! i know there are a lot of skilled rig builders here and wouldn't mind any input at all.
Feel free to post your comments!

Take it easy for now.

renoracer · #2 (**permalink**) December 3, 2008, 08:40 PM

wow man way to go.....

looking good so far just remember to keep all of the wires hidden so you get lots of air flow and it also makes it look nice.

a q6700 wow jumping up to us big dogs

when you want to over clock that send me a pm ill help ya out..

i am looking forward to seeing this build keep us updated..

if you need anything shot me a message on msn and ill try and track some goodies down for ya

chouchou · #3 (**permalink**) December 3, 2008, 09:31 PM

haha thanks reno
for sure i'll hit you up

sorry for the lack of updates.. waiting for some parts to come through.. went and bought a dremel the other day so i'll be making some cuts real soon