Project SkullFire

[low351]

Well after that emasculating "Pretty in Pink" project for my daughter I had to get my testosterone levels back up with a hardcore project for my son. That and the look on his face when he realized he'd have to share a pink PC until I'm done.

The list of parts for this project isn't, in itself, impressive. I've put together some pieces that will result in a budget gamer, but a gamer nonetheless. Some of it purchased from our very own forum members and some from my new best friend DirectCanada.

Intel Core Duo E6400 CPU
Arctic Freezer 7 Pro HS
Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 Mobo
2 x 1G Corsair XMS2 PC6400 800Mhz RAM
Sapphire HD2600XT GPU
Samsung DVD-RW Burner
Maxtor 250G HD
Antec Trio 550W PSU
Windows Vista Home Premium 32Bit

All of this is going into my original Antec 1080AMG case. It's a good case and I did like the gunmetal gray when I got it about 5yrs ago, but it's time for a change.



So there is the stock photo of the original 1080AMG, mine's in good condition, after all it was my baby for a few years. Even after suffering a couple under my kids feet, literally, it's still not too shabby. But as I said it's time for a change.

I took it apart and painted the whole thing black. I will post pics but for now I only have one of the side panel to show you where this project is going and why it's aptly named.



That's the concept SkullFire. I'm just doing this with a cutout bristleboard template and a regular spray can. It's not finessed in any manner, but it still looks cool for a first attempt. I'll have to get myself an airbrush kit and delve into finer methods later.

As I said I'll post some of the other development pics and then updates as I go. I'm planning this motif all over and some Red led fans to add to the fiery pit theme.

[DK2]

Sounds really cool….
Big push for Fathers day?

[low351]

lol, I didn't think about it that way. either way I'd be lucky to get acknowledged, my son is 14 and I'm a dull roar in the midst of all his pressing distractions.

[magictorch]

Youve certainly got a talent for case art. Im not into skulls- but the way youve drawn it reminds me of playing doom 3 and the skulls coming at you-very nice!

[SKYMTL]

Now you need to buy an aribrush...

[low351]

Thanks Magitorch, I actually had the same image in my mind when I did it, those disembodied flaming skulls. The two on the upper left especially. I think I'll do another pass on the others to see if I can get them looking the same. As for myself, I'm not into skulls either,I would have stopped after I applied the straight black glossy, but my kid thinks it's way cool.

Sky, yup, I already checked some out, they're about $100 for a starter kit. I'll probably ask for one for my birthday if my wife doesn't think I'm crazy. (I suspect she already does).

[low351]

A few more pics of the other components, nearly time for the build.

[Cardboard box with DSL]

Amazing Job!
...Wanna paint my case as well?

[Nodscene]

I agree, love the skulls! Great job and I'm sure your kid is pretty stoked about his new computer.

[zlojack]

Looking sweet!