corsair 650D case modding....

[CyberJesus88]

attached are my plans to mod my 650D

what are your thoughts? is everything compatible?

on a side note, i also plan on wrapping the case in complete carbon fiber.

[CyberJesus88]

oh and i forgot to mention i will also be making a custom basement, motherboard cover, sound card back plate, graphics card back plates with 1 mm aluminium and variety size stand offs

[FloRolf]

i dont quite get why you would cut of the rear fan. Isnt it already a 120mm fan/rad mount? If not then why not a 140mm rad in the back?

[CyberJesus88]

 

i dont quite get why you would cut of the rear fan. Isnt it already a 120mm fan/rad mount? If not then why not a 140mm rad in the back?

 

in order to have clearance for my 60mm thick top rad, and i don't want to mismatch fan sizes it will wreck the asthetics

[FloRolf]

in order to have clearance for my 60mm thick top rad, and i don't want to mismatch fan sizes it will wreck the asthetics

 

ok good. and why do you want to replace the mesh in the front cover with mesh? To match with the mesh on the 5.25" covers?

[CyberJesus88]

 

ok good. and why do you want to replace the mesh in the front cover with mesh? To match with the mesh on the 5.25" covers?

 

exactly, and to match the mesh on the top and back as well

if you haven't worked out already i'm a little neurotic about aesthetics

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

I have a 650D and I can't wait to see what can be done with it. Good luck!

[CyberJesus88]

okay, i know iv'e already started this thread, i just couldn't work out how to attach my updated plans without creating a whole new thread:

speaking of my updated plans, here they are:

-replacing pci-e covers for non-perforated ones to keep dust out

-cutting out area for optional 120 or hopefully 140mm radiator

-taking out stock mesh and 5.25 bay covers and replacing with custom mesh to match top and back

-will be having a stealth-ed optical if there's room with all my radiators

-cutting out bottom fan grill for either 420 or 360mm radiators

-possable room for optical drive (again)

-cutting aprox. 1" in from corners of side pannel

-cutting holes in acrylic for case handles

-cutting out current mesh/hotswap/fan controller and replacing with custom mesh

-mounting either 480 or 420mm radiator

 

-for those interested i will also be wrapping my casing in carbon fiber film as well as making custom basement and motherboard cover (like sabertooth)

- i will also be squezzing 3hdds, 2ssds, a 240mm tube res and seperate pump in

-im weighing up between 140mm radiators and 120mm radiators, at the moment im leaning toward 140 because it seems to fit better and ill get slightly more surface area

-the options for me are 360mm rad (front) + 480mm rad (top) + 120mm (back) = 960mm surface area OR 420mm rad (front) + 420mm rad (top) + 140mm (back) = 980mm surface area

-the only problem with 140mm rads is that im never going to be able to fit an optical drive, which is a dis advantage as i will be using partly as a HTPC

-note: all radiators will be 60mm thick 

-so what do you guys think, can it be done? 120mm or 140mm rads? any other modding requests? as this will be a build log in a couple a weeks..... 

[CyberJesus88]

 

I have a 650D and I can't wait to see what can be done with it. Good luck!

 

started a new thread with updates if you interested....

 

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/32125-corsair-650d-case-modding/

[Whaler_99]

Please maintain a single thread. Ask for help if you are having issues.

Thanks!

[CyberJesus88]

Please maintain a single thread. Ask for help if you are having issues.

Thanks!

 

yer i was, how exactly do i attach a file, from a post inside a thread. i could only work out how to attach pictures on the initial post of a thread...

[I'm Batman]

im excited for this projeckt pls keep taking pics while you are making this.

[AxelPeeters]

I would cut in the rear fan but the rest seems alright , don't forget u might void your waranty  :P