So, my first ongoing build log-type-thing. Also my first attempt at modding (not really, just drilled out a few rivets). The spec as is:
CPU: i7-950
Motherboard: Rampage III Extreme
RAM: 2 x 3GB Corsair XMS3 2000Mhz
HDD: Barracuda 320GB
Case: Cooler Master Mystique 631 (No drive cages anymore)
Fans: Crappy OEM Cooler master 120mmx2
I have WRECKED this case. I have no intent really to keep the case, I just really wanted to use it, so I (to use the best Linus-ese) ghetto'd it together.
Why yes, that is duct tape. The front panel is duct tape. As well as some dust filter and grill-thing from the standard bezel.
Front fan held in by cable ties, and the POST buzzer stuck on t'other side of the tape.
Thanks to the 1cm of cable routing room on the other side to the mother(board) side, that side panel won't fit properly. So I'm just saying it has turbo-vents.
And this. This is where the front/top panel I/O came out, but now, it's taped over and where the power switch goes.
This is by no means finished. Obviously. I'm presently holding out for the Ducky Shine 3 and the new Noctua giant eff-off CPU cooler before I change anything else. I'll maybe get another fan though, because I want all the positive pressure.