X99 deluxe painting

[Kupfury]

Hey guys I was looking to do a case modification. I currently own a x99 deluxe but just bought a windowed silent base 800 and would like to paint the white heatsinks to match the orange trim of the case. I was wondering what tips you would have on this. I am thinking I will use plastidip because if thermals are affected like some people say, I could just scrape it off. What do you guys think? Thanks for the help

 

[TheAmazingCookieFromSquare]

It's not the best Idea because you might be sacrificing cooling

If you srsly want some painting headroom go with the Asus Sabertooth X99.It has a armor you can take off paint and put right back on

[W-L]

Hey guys I was looking to do a case modification. I currently own a x99 deluxe but just bought a windowed silent base 800 and would like to paint the white heatsinks to match the orange trim of the case. I was wondering what tips you would have on this. I am thinking I will use plastidip because if thermals are affected like some people say, I could just scrape it off. What do you guys think? Thanks for the help

 

It can be done but will affect cooling performance, more so if you use plasti-dip since it's a rubber based coating.

 

I have a write up that goes over the specifics on painting motherboard heatsinks:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods/

[Kermit]

Welcome to the forums!

 

Dip the whole board in wall-paint.

[Kupfury]

It can be done but will affect cooling performance, more so if you use plasti-dip since it's a rubber based coating.

 

I have a write up that goes over the specifics on painting motherboard heatsinks:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods/

What kind of paint and/or primer would be the best thing to do for this. I am reading about something to do with anodizing but I feel I am just way in over my head

[Interfectorem]

Those white bits on the heatsinks seem to be plastic covers that are laid on top. See if you can take them off somehow

[W-L]

What kind of paint and/or primer would be the best thing to do for this. I am reading about something to do with anodizing but I feel I am just way in over my head

 

Anodizing is possible but require heated chemical baths and dyes which aren't worth it if your doing it at home or a few parts.

 

For spray painting any general paint will work it doesn't need to be high temp paint or anything special I would scuff up the surface of the heatsink to promote adhesion and apply very light coats, It doesn't absolutely need primer for the most part.

 

Plasti-dip can be used but it insulates more and requires thicker coats for even coverage so it can be used but less ideal you might see temps increase at most 5C. As said the white parts can be painted no problem with performance impact.

[Kupfury]

Those white bits on the heatsinks seem to be plastic covers that are laid on top. See if you can take them off somehow

would it be with screws or pushpins?

[Interfectorem]

would it be with screws or pushpins?

Not sure, my guess would be is that it's attached with adhesive

[Interfectorem]

would it be with screws or pushpins?

The I/O cover I would assume is held on by either pins or screws.

[W-L]

would it be with screws or pushpins?

The I/O cover I would assume is held on by either pins or screws.

 

They're held on by some small screws on the back, the ones with a white ring around them:

http://www.pcper.com/image/view/45467?return=node%2F61040

[Kupfury]

They're held on by some small screws on the back, the ones with a white ring around them:

http://www.pcper.com/image/view/45467?return=node%2F61040

thanks a lot for the help. Any other things I should know that will help me out?

[W-L]

thanks a lot for the help. Any other things I should know that will help me out?

 

That should pretty much be all of it if you want to paint the plastic shroud parts using plasti-dip on those isn't bad since you can revert it back to the original white and won't affect performance or anything really.

[Kupfury]

That should pretty much be all of it if you want to paint the plastic shroud parts using plasti-dip on those isn't bad since you can revert it back to the original white and won't affect performance or anything really.

What about the white plastic on the square heatsink that is to the right of pci slots? can plasti dip be used or is something more conventional necessary?

[W-L]

What about the white plastic on the square heatsink that is to the right of pci slots? can plasti dip be used or is something more conventional necessary?

 

You can plasti-dip it but I'm mask it off, of course it's a good idea to remove the heatsinks for painting. One thing before removing masking if you've not used plasti-dip before is you need to make cut lines along the edge of the masking tape or it will pull up surrounding plasti-dip.